The 6 Submarine Tours in the USA That Pay for Themselves

1.Submarine Scooter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,273 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $188Our pick

Cruise Maunalua Bay on a catamaran, then ride an electric underwater scooter to spot turtles and fish with gear, snacks, and a safety-first guide.

“I went a little under the weather worried about the pressure change in my sinuses but everyone was super helpful and put me at ease. Very nice crew, pics are worth it. Saw mostly fish underwater but then spotted dolphins and turtles overhead. Probably better to go earlier in the day! Got to snorkel around while waiting for others to finish up which was also fun!”

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2.Waikiki: Atlantis Submarine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,225 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride Atlantis Submarines in Waikiki for a comfortable 100-foot glass-window trip, see coral and turtles, with live English narration.

“Nice first time on a submarine enjoyed seeing all the artificial reefs that they have placed and the marine life”

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3.Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial – Honolulu Tour – Submarine Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 767 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Waikiki pickup and pre-booked Pearl Harbor entry with museums plus Honolulu sights, while the USS Arizona boat ride depends on maintenance.

“Shelly was a fun tour guide and she made the experience so enjoyable. It was a small tour bus so loading and unloading was easy. Perfect amount of time to see Pearl Harbor USS Arizona.”

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4.Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 666 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $160

Ride a Kona submarine to about 100 feet down over an 18,000-year-old coral reef, with live English and optional 4-language narration.

“I have not done the submarine for many years but grand family wanted to go. OMG what an amazing trip now. The submarine is new spotless with comfortable bench seats and very large viewing ports. We covered a lot area actually reaching a depth of 105 feet. The skipper “flew “ the sub through a wonderland of marine life. The narrator was outstanding. He identified everything. We were 3 generations and everyone was enthralled.”

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5.Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · from $53Best value

A 45-minute dry semi-submarine ride from Avalon to Lovers’ Cove, with fish feeding options, kids-friendly fun, and top-deck harbor views.

“It was beautiful. It was magical; the man who ran the ride, I’m forgetting his name, but he was amazing funny and charming and sweet and it was just lovely. My ride was at 3:15 on August 12.”

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6.Waikiki Submarine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · 1h 45m · from $167

Ride the Atlantis XIV submarine off Waikiki for a 100-foot underwater look at coral, turtles, fish, wrecks, and even airplanes.

“The trip was so much fun and educational. Would love to do it again.”

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