Being inside a submarine was never something I thought I would actually do in my life, so when I found out this was something I could experience while in Hawaii, I absolutely had to get on that ship! It was such a surreal experience being deep down in the blue ocean and looking out the windows at everything happening around you. We saw so many amazing fish and one of the coolest things they explained was how the colours of your clothes actually change the deeper you go. It sounds like such a small thing, but seeing it happen in front of you was really interesting. We also got to see a sunken ship that has become a home for so many fish, and there were even sharks around it. This is definitely one of those Hawaii experiences I would recommend doing. Just make sure you book in advance. read more

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Fantastic trip With the whole family The kids could not stop looking at all the amazing fish we saw And I got to kiss my wife at 136 feet below the surface If you're thinking about it, do it read more

I wanted to love this. The idea of descending into the deep off Maui sounds unforgettable. The reality? About 125 feet down to look at a modest little reef, a few small fish, and a boat they sank years ago that's now wearing a coat of algae. That's the whole show. And "show" is the right word. A surprising amount of the experience is dedicated to a scripted performance between the "pilot" below and a "controller" up top, a steady stream of "roger this" and "roger that" theatrics that's clearly meant to manufacture drama. It doesn't add wonder. It just fills time, and after a while it feels less like an adventure and more like being talked at while you wait for something that never really arrives. For the price, the substance simply isn't there. You're paying premium money for a brief look at an underwhelming patch of seafloor, wrapped in a lot of manufactured atmosphere. If you genuinely want to see Maui's marine life, a decent snorkel trip will show you more color, more fish, and more magic for a fraction of the cost. Two stars instead of one only because the sub itself is clean and the staff are pleasant. But on value and the actual experience? This was hype over substance. I'd skip it and put the money toward something that delivers. read more

SUBMARINE RIDE TO A SUNKEN SHIP. We immediately booked this while we were planning on things to do on Maui, I think we had it reserved before we even booked anywhere to stay. We did a similar experience in Catalina but that was more of a "submersible" that didn't submerge into the water and was more like riding in the bottom of a boat with windows. Atlantis is a "true" submarine that will take you down 130 ft into the water and is fully submersed. You start the day meeting at the wharf and then take a boat fast 30 minute board ride to the actual submarine thats parked out deeper in the water. On the way you get great views of Maui from the water and you get to go down a hatch to get into the sub, super cool. The submarine ride is about an hour, the best part is getting very close to sunken boat that was purposely placed there as a coral and marine life habitat. There will be numerous fish swimming about the boat and the sub rotates so you'll get good views of it no matter where you sit. read more

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This tour was fun and exciting!! You checkin at the Atlantis shop then walk down to the pier where you'll wait in a seating area before boarding. You'll take a pic prior to boarding and have the opportunity to purchase for $20 at the end. The tour takes you to the bottom of the ocean where you'll see some cool fish, reefs and a sunken boat. No matter what side of the submarine you're on, you'll get the chance to take photos and record the under the sea life so stay ready with your camera. Roxy is the tug boat that bring the submarine up. Rich- our pilot was awesome! Ken- great! Keo- our amazing tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. Brandon great! Overall we enjoyed the tour and would recommend it. Hope you enjoy!!! read more

Do you like undersea adventures? Do you like dad jokes? Atlantis submarines is happy to provide both. We took the junior roommates on a submarine tour off the coast of Maui and it was a fantastic experience. I can't even explain all of the sealife we encountered, there was so much. I want to go back read more

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AWESOME! If you see this, GO GO GO! This place is legit, and it is very educational and the team is great. The adventure was so exciting and seeing another world and seeing sharks and fish hunting fish was awesome. JJ made the trip funny and the captains were awesome and I really want to go a second time to see what happens next. Don't be scared, the vessel is sound and the way they get you to it is by boat, and when you are boarding the crew is all around you ensuring you are safe. It is a experience unlike any other. read more

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Had a great experience in Atlantis Submarines! A unique way to touch the floor of the ocean at 130 Ft below sea level without scuba diving. While you will definitely see a lot more variety of fish while snorkeling instead, this is still a good experience to see the ship wreck and get to the ocean floor. Reduced a star cause of the price point & number of people in the submarine, you are quite squashed together, but everyone has a window or half a window to themselves for a good view. read more

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SUPER fun, saw lots of beautiful fish, rays, a shark and many kinds of coral. The captains were really knowledgeable and funny, they played cool music and overall an awesome experience! Highly recommend!! read more

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What a fun experience!!! We booked our tickets via the adventure & experiences concierge at our resort- the Hyatt. The tour starts off in a boat which ferries you from the pier to the submarine. I thought it was really cool how they gave us an opportunity to watch the submarine surface and we waited a very short time for the previous batch of folks to get off the submarine. The submarine trip was a very interesting 45min, filled with amazing things to see underwater, fun narration of exciting facts and jokes. I thought it was great how every seat in the sub had a cool window to look out from...the kids thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was one of the highlights of their Maui trip. I was a little concerned about seasickness , but I was absolutely fine and did not need any medication. Definitely recommend it as a family friendly adventure! read more

Atlantis Submarines Maui - Tours Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This is a MUST do when visiting Maui Hawaii. This well organized submarine tour is sooo much fun. Yes and well worth the cost. Kids will be amazed. A beautiful boat ride to the loading area is more like a Lahaina site seeing viewing. Staff/Crew are super professional and marine safety knowledgeable. Underwater is just another experience if you love the ocean, beaches and marine life. Side Note: Boarding and off boarding might be a little difficult for seniors and little children. Something to consider but staff crew can advise. read more

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A fun adventure for both parents and kids! There is a 10-minute boat ride to and from the diving area. It's cool watching the submarine emerge and submerge in the ocean. Lots of neat things to see (e.g. a sunken ship, fishes, etc). The crew follows the recommended COVID-19 protocols. read more

The entire experience at Atlantis Submarines was out of this world. Cat, who checked us in, was clear with instructions and full of energy. Randy, our narrator, was funny and a delight. His stories and clever puns made the bottom of the ocean exciting and something to remember. The submarine has extra large portholes that make it extremely easy to see and photograph the scenery. We didn't go during "whale season" but we did see sharks and plenty of colorful fish. We will be back again to see the whales. read more

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This was a great experience! To get in a submarine recreationally and checkout the bottom of the ocean without having to train for scuba diving is a great opportunity. The crew had a great sense of humor, and the playlist was spot on! I highly recommend this experience! It's very cool, you get to take so many pictures, and you never know what you'll see down there! We ended up seeing a shark at the bottom of the ocean! read more

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Wonderfully magical experience. Way better than the Finding Nemo ride at Disneyland. Friendly staff and informative guides. You take a 10 minute boat ride from the wharf to the submarine, which gives a beautiful view of the island. The submarine wasn't overly crowded first ride of the day, and we were able to spread out a bit. The sub captain turns it around to make sure both sides can see points of interest, nobody misses out. We saw several resting sharks 10/10 read more

Atlantis Submarines Maui - Tours Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

What a unique and amazing experience! From the person booking the reservation, to the person checking you in at the harbor, to the captain and crew, all were friendly and nice. On the way to the submarine and in the submarine, the crew was engaging and informative when talking about the history of the island and areas, the plant and sea life, and they had jokes too! I highly recommend this for both adults and families - it's a wonderful way to see and learn about what's in the ocean, ride in a submarine, and see a sunken ship. And we saw a whale! read more

What a great activity in Maui! First time on a working submarine and it was so fun! Saw a ray, a shark, all kinds of fishes, oh and a sunken ship!!! The staff were all great and friendly and very responsive on emails. Great day! read more

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How freaking cool was this experience?! I highly recommend taking this tour on the submarine. The guide was really nice and told dad jokes the entire experience. They're really knowledgeable and the price is well worth the experience! We saw tons of fish, about 8 blacktip reefsharks, several spotted eagle rays, and a really cool sunken ship. The views of Maui were incredible and when else can you go to the bottom of the ocean, 130 ft down? read more

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This was such a fun experience! Our guide Brandon and Captain Ken were so knowledgeable and very funny. We saw a ton of wildlife including a shark, an Eagle Ray, starfish, and a bunch of different species of fish. Brandon told us about each species we saw and was just as excited as we all were. I can't wait to do this again! read more

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You can purchase $100.00 gift cards for about $80.00 each at the Costco in Maui. This will save you some money as these tickets are expensive. We went on a shuttle boat for about 10 minutes from the harbor, then transferred to the submarine for a 45 minute dive. It was fun as we got to see sharks, octopus, coral reefs, and artifacts that the company intentionally placed down there (anchors and a ship wreckage). This was a fun excursion for all ages. read more

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Awesome experience! Felt totally comfortable. They were very accommodating and knowledgeable! Loved seeing the underwater stuff! Amazing experience read more

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This is such a crazy touristy experience that it's hard to take the process of writing a review seriously. The fact is that even though this dive crew goes the same place multiple times a day they are able to make it an interesting experience for you every time. This can happen for a couple reasons. One reason is the people working there really enjoy their job even though the safety and ushering of tourists in and out of a small submersible is a tankless task. Hopefully they're getting paid well. The second reason is that all of the individuals working there are passionate about the ocean. They enjoy the experience as much as the tourists I'm sure. Now that the critique of the individuals working there is over we can move on to the experience itself. My description of the experience is this: Wow! You pay a lot of money You ride out from the docks to the dive site on a boat with a bunch of tourists. The submarine comes up out of the water and you are ushered from one vessel to the other. Then you die for 45 minutes. You get to see we're shrimp come from. It's the deep blue....... It's not cheap but it's worth every penny, an amazing family experience. I just want to say thank you to everybody there for giving us a great afternoon experience. read more

I was a little skeptical of such a touristy activity, but my experience was really great. You get to the Atlantis building and check in and get your boarding pass. After arriving at slip 5 at Lahaina harbor, the crew will give instructions to board the vessel that takes you out to the submarine. It's only a five minute trip out of the harbor to the submarine where the crew lashes the boat to the sub, attached to another boat. It's an easy walk onto the sub, then down the ladder below. The space is large with seats quite close together. Every seat has a great view off either side through a port hole with a fish identification card and map. There is a gauge on both sides showing the depth. The sub is well ventilated with air conditioning constantly blowing and a pretty open space. It's really very comfortable. When ready the crew battens down the vessel and the sub descends. The Atlantis navigates around a coral reef, viewing fish, eels, seaweed and coral. The vessel circles around the reef so both sides can see all of the coral. The fish are most active early in the morning. The colors are quite drab because the water absorbs the light, red first, but you can see the yellows and oranges and greens vividly at that depth. The vessel passes through two anchors from whaling ships, one on each side, then heads to a shipwreck. The shipwreck is really cool with a lot of great, large fish and coral forming on the wooden craft. Atlantis makes a couple of passes on both sides so there are a lot of great views. When finished, the craft returns to the support vessel and rises. The crew is friendly, funny and really great. They have a lot of fun, terrible, dry jokes, cheesy music and a really great sense of humor. Leaving the Atlantis, you get on the support vessel that has the next group of people. Once those people are all in the sub, the transport boat pulls away for a great view of the submarine diving and a photo op. I think this experience is great. It's so well organized. The people are wonderful. I don't get seasick and I'm not claustrophobic in general, but I thought there was little rocking on the ocean, never felt stuffed in the Atlantis. This was a perfect experience that I recommend to everyone. read more

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I went here a few years ago and I LOVED IT. We went to Maui and had the adventure of a lifetime, between the hurricane, earthquake and fires. The day before the hurricane, we went here. I'm extremely claustrophobic, but I went with my MIL and family and it was the most beautiful adventure and the closest I would ever go under water. The Captain and his crew were very funny and down to earth. This would be the first on my list if I go to Maui again. read more

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This was the BEST tour we went on in Maui. Friendly staff, fun facts, and the sights are unbeatable. We saw sharks, eagle rays, thousands of fish and so much more. I highly recommend booking this tour if you want a memorable once in a lifetime experience. read more

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Honestly I wish I chose to do the Reef Dancer instead. Yes it doesn't have good reviews on Yelp but I think my toddler would have enjoyed it more and I wouldn't be so upset about the amount of money I spent. It's significantly cheaper and they bring sea creatures to the window so you can see. But this tour, you see bunch of dead corals, some fishes, some sunken ships that they put there. The fishes and dead corals, you can see plenty of for free if you go snorkeling. Sunken ships, I can care less about. For hundreds of dollars spent on this tour, it was definitely not worth it being crammed into the submarine, sitting back to back with a stranger. I can finally say I've been in a submarine, but wouldn't do it again. read more

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This was an amazing adventure! Poor weather required us to visit the dive site that is 2 miles out. The whole trip is narrated by a guild who with the exception of a few really bad but not unexpected puns is full of great facts and insight into the deep. Once you reach the sub you watch it surface and then climb down a 12' ladder. On the sub you sit back to back with other guests and there isn't a bad seat to be had! While on our dive we saw coral reef sharks, an eagle ray, several types of fish, star fish, and so much more! It was an amazing experience and perfect for the whole family! read more

Atlantis Submarines Maui - 150' below! - Tours Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

There are certain experiences in life that are truly grand!! This was one of those experiences. The whole experience from buying our ticket to the short ride on the Submarine to the actual experience on the Submarine was cool. I loved every minute of it because I can't scuba dive, so this was the only way I get under water. I was so grateful for the opportunity!! Atlantis just and there subs made a dream come true for me. read more

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This is such a great adventure for families with young kids. We booked through their website and the process was seamless. The checkin location is right across the Lahaina Bangan Court. You first take a short 10-15 mins boat ride and stop in the middle of the ocean. This is where you see the submarine emerge. We were apprehensive about going from the boat to submarine but it was super safe. Once you are in the submarine it's just fascinating how quickly you reach the ocean bed. After that you will be just stuck to the large windows admiring all the fish and corals outside. We were lucky to spot reef sharks, Manta rays, octopus and tons of other fish. The staff was very funny, caring and professional. read more

Atlantis Submarines Maui - Reef shark - Tours Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I randomly stumbled upon this tour and was able to do it without a reservation, but it might be better to reserve in advance on their website in the busy season. The departure point was very close to the banyan tree park in the Front Street shopping area. From the pier, a boat takes you out into the water and from there you enter the submarine. The tour advertises itself as being 1 hour and 45 minutes, and of that you spend about 45 minutes underwater in the sub. The interior is a little cramped, but it did not bother me at all. The visibility was not the best the day I went, but I still saw a good amount of fish and other marine life. Overall, this was an interesting though overpriced activity, and I feel children would enjoy it the most. read more

What a wonderful experience to get in a submarine and see the underwater world while staying dry and safe. Great for non swimmers/ snorkelers/ divers. Perfect for children. We saw manta rays, shark, eel, and all kinds of fish. It was nice to watch the submarine surface and dive. Yes, I would recommend. They offer specials to kama'aina and military personnel. That's nice. read more

Pretty cool experience,but a bit expensive! Definitely something to do when you're tired of the pool or beach. read more

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Journey to the Bottom of the Sea December 13, 2015 is a significant date for Atlantis Maui. For a mere $1 Atlantis Maui acquired the Carthaginian= sank the ship for the benefit of the sea and coral. That was 10 years ago Today, and I had the great privilege of seeing what this sunken ship has done for Lahaina Harbor. Its provided a home for marine life, coral happily grows on the body of the ship. Many fishes; sharks and hawaiian marine life make their home around the Carthaginian. Atlantis; a submarine that seats about 50 people on each "dive". Each seat has its own portal providing a remarkable view of the under water world. Diving as deep as 130 feet; the species of fish and other marine habitat were plentiful Even the sharks seem happy down there. It seems you must have some actor background to work at the Atlantis as there were quite a few comics guiding us through. In addition to their humorous performance and explanations, they were also very conscience of the safety for all. From the moment you step onto the transporter, then into the submarine and back out, the crew had safety instructions for each step of the way. Their check in procedure is simple and clear. If you already have your boarding pass just walk on over to slip # 18. There is a tented area to wait out of the hot sun. Tidbit of Atlantis History: Atlantis was formed 29 years ago in the Caribbean Islands and over 3 decades made its westward journey and now located in 3 parts of our fine state= Lahaina Maui, Kona Hawaii and Honolulu Oahu Thumbs up from me! I am definitely looking for my future visit and journey on Atlantis read more

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This is a great tour for all, the staff was friendly with a lot of humor!! I made a reservation due to limited time, they do fill up quickly. Very tight squeeze and tight once you inside, so if you don't like small spaces or get nauseous I wouldn't recommend. I got sick but was ok once we got to some fresh air. You are only down for about 45min. The was a amazing adventure with memories for a lifetime. You also get to see a sub go down and come up so have your camera ready!! read more

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I thought it was just alright, but not worth the price of $124 pp plus tax. Very tight space in the sub. If you are claustrophobic, which I'm not, it was still a bit tight. Imagine sardines in a can while under water with no air condition (or at least I didn't feel any). If sitting next to someone with even slightly bigger butt or with body odor, good luck! Just scoot your bum all the way forward and stick your nose to the window the entire time and pray like I did. Overall, I would pay no more than $50. However, I will say that customer service and the staff were great especially over the phone. We got the ultimate package and they were quick to call in our tickets to the other venues. Our favorite of all was the Aquarium. Now THAT aquarium is awesome! read more

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I'm a huge fan of the Atlantis Submarine in Lahaina. I have been SCUBA diving many times, but my husband cannot dive because of his ears. So, he's never been able to see what I see. We booked this submarine trip and were extremely pleased with the whole experience. We booked online and got a discount. We arrived at the marina, checked in, and waited for the shuttle boat out to the sub. Everything was on time and organized. There are public bathrooms very close to where you wait for the shuttle boat. We got on the boat then on to the sub. The sub is easy to access via a slanted ladder. The sub was attractive but the seating was cramped. The trip we went on was completely sold out, so every seat was taken. The seats are on either side of a long bench. The individual seats are hard and small. That was really my only negative. The amazing part was watching my husband marvel at what he saw through the windows. We were able to see fish and a sunken ship! I've been spoiled in the past through diving, but to see someone who can't dive experience the ocean is amazing! The children on the sub really enjoyed their experience. You can actually take some decent photos through the windows. There is a really cool depth gauge on the wall to show you how deep you are. This is a great experience for anyone!! I'd give it 4.5 stars only deducting 1/2 a star for the uncomfortable and cramped seating. If you go during an off peak time, you'd probably have more room in the sub. read more

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I was really excited about this adventure, but it was a bit disappointing. Before boarding the boat they take a souvenir photo of you that you can buy only as an 8 x 10 print (no digital File)for $20 . Then a boat takes you to the submarine . There is a starburst and port side . The better side to sit on was the starburst side as there was more activity and sea life lurking. The fish were a bit colorless and bland. Julie was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip worth going in. By the end of the trip I was getting a bit sea sick and just wanted to land ho! read more

Amazing experience! Worth the price. Need to do at least once in your life. Allow extra time to find parking. Front Street can be madness. We almost missed the tour. Cat has unbelievable customer service. She checked us in quick and gave us a rushed escort short cut to make the boat. Cat also gave us a free post card. After the tour Cat was standing by to validate parking with a stamp, collect post cards that she would personally mail, and hand out Luau tickets. I thought this level of customer service was exceptional for an excursion! Thank you Cat! The boat to get to the submarine was easy and added some fun. The submarine was impressive. It fully submerges 130 feet below the surface where only about 1% of the human population has gone. We saw sharks, star fish, a ship, fish and coral. Had fun while learning. Our guide was energetic, nice and patient! I have always only been a snorkeler... but seeing deep below makes me want to learn how to scuba. This is a great experience. You'll be happy if you find time for it. You will get to see Maui from deep below. We took the afternoon boat so we had time to have almost a full day at the beach and then went to dinner after the sub. The luau bundle is a cool deal but the luau isn't the greatest. read more

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Gray activity to do while in Maui. The team make the experience fun and realistic as you are diving in the submarine. Great things to see in the ocean so never boring. We even saw dolphins swimming in our way back on the boat from the submarine read more

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I was looking for something fun to do for my birthday weekend and I chose to take a tour with Atlantis Submarine. The staff were friendly and made the tour a fun experience. Everyone will have a window seat and it is nice and air conditioned so it won't get too hot. The pilot does maneuver the sub so that everyone gets a chance to see the sites. We were lucky enough to see a variety of fish, moray eels, spotted eagle rays, and white tip reef sharks. If you are Kama'aina, they have a deal where the tour is $30 on the weekends. Definitely something to look into if you're looking for something new to do with the family. read more

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