Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
4.5
Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
By De Palm Tours
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Board the Atlantis Submarine to explore Aruba's underwater world, an activity suited even for small children or those who can't swim. A ride in this U.S. Coast Guard–certified vessel takes you to 130 feet (40 meters) below the surface of the ocean, where you get views of the Barcadera Reef, local shipwrecks, and Aruba's famous marine life, hearing crew commentary along the journey.
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Ages 4-110, max of 46 per group
Duration: 1h 45m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Submarine expedition to see Aruba's underwater world while staying dry
- Suitable for guests of all fitness and ability levels
- Children over age four are welcome
- Full safety briefing before the tour ensures security and comfort
- 1-hour and 45 minute submarine expedition (actual time in submarine is 60-minutes)
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - De Palm Tours: Atlantis Submarines Expedition
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Begin your adventure in downtown Oranjestad, where you’ll get a safety briefing and orientation at the tour center. Then step aboard the tour’s surface vessel for transfer to the submarine. This technologically advanced passenger submarine, certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, makes it possible for even nonswimmers and small children to dive deep below the surface of Aruba’s waters. Grab a window seat in the submarine and prepare for the dive. Get views of marine life on the Barcadera Reef and see two local shipwrecks. Learn about the marine life you see, the reef ecosystem, and the history of the crashed ships through your crew’s informative commentary. After you surface and head back to land, you’ll receive an official dive certificate to take home.
- Start:
- L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, ArubaThe Atlantis Adventures Center is located across the road from the Renaissance Resort and Casino.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2455SUB- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be a minimum of 36" in height (90 cm) or 4 years old to ride the submarine
- As this authentic experience takes place in a real submarine setting, some passengers may perceive the spacing as somewhat tighter
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Do we board a real submarine during the Aruba Atlantis Submarine Expedition?
- Yes! It's a real submarine. Take an exciting voyage to the depths of 130 feet below the Caribbean sea. You will experience an unforgettable guided tour aboard the largest passenger submarine fleet in the world.Answered May 2021
- Is the submarine air-conditioned during the Aruba Atlantis Submarine Expedition?
- Yes - the submarine is air-conditioned for your comfort.Answered May 2021
- Where is the departure location for the Aruba Atlantis Submarine Expedition?
- The meeting location for the expedition is the Atlantis Store Oranjestad at L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, across from the Renaissance Resort.Answered May 2021
- How early should I arrive for the Aruba Atlantis Submarine Expedition?
- Please check in at the Atlantis Store at least 30 minutes before departure time.Answered May 2021
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2455SUB
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- L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, ArubaThe Atlantis Adventures Center is located across the road from the Renaissance Resort and Casino.
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- I8012GZbarbarac0 contributionsNot DependableRound trip ticket purchased and DePalm gave us wrong time for pick-up to airport. We arrived at the time they told us, 10:15 am, but later when they did not show told us it was supposed to be 11:15 am. We decided to take a taxi to the airport since they were late showing up at 11:15am. Not dependable.Written December 5, 2024
- Jennifer P0 contributionsWhat a thrill!!Did the UTV tour to the natural pool! It was equal parts amazing and terrifying! Definitely only recommend for the adventurous and athletic type! Alex our guide was a true gem of a human. Really enjoyed him.Written December 5, 2024
- X8327TCbenr0 contributionsHighly recommend UTV tour with AlexGreat UTV trip along the north east coast of Aruba. Alex was great, as was Sergio. Even though it was windy and that kept us from snorkeling the Natural pool, they took us to a beach to snorkel instead. Would highly recommend the tour!Written December 5, 2024
- Colleen W0 contributionsBeautiful island. Did not know this island did not produce its food but imported the majority of its food from America..Tour guide was very knowledgeable. We were able to see the Island and learn a lot about island. Beautiful island. ThanksWritten December 3, 2024
- al r0 contributionsOff roading in ArubaExcellent tour guide. I learned alot about the island history, and he made it enjoyable and exciting!!! Jeyson the best!!!!!!Written December 1, 2024
- Bharataruna P0 contributionsNiceNice, but nothing much except watching sunset and enjoying some good drinks included in price. It is still worth as boat is nice, too.Written November 30, 2024
- doncab0 contributionsFun Half-Day with Jeyson!Upon arrival to pick us up at our hotel, Jeyson’s energy and enthusiasm was evident. He was consistently informative throughout the excursion and engaged with everyone on the tour by assisting with photo taking, answering questions, filling our water bottles with cold water, etc. When we arrived at the entrance to the natural pool, the pool was closed for swimming due to rough surf. However, we were still able to drive to the pool to take pictures and were able to walk down the trail way to the pool. Jeyson seemed genuinely sorry that we were unable to swim/snorkel at the natural pool and compensated by taking us to a mangrove beach past the airport to swim. The water was too murky for snorkeling but it was still nice to get in the water to cool off. I highly recommend this tour (half day - not full day), book online for an additional discount, and request Jeyson if possible.Written November 30, 2024
- patrickq9270 contributionsSeeing an iconic shipwreck up close!Seeing the reef and the Antillas wreck was truly fascinating - Angie was a true delight as a tour guide, alternating between interesting history and natural facts and pleasantly silly puns and jokes. The inside of the semi-sub is nice and cool and while the water was a little cloudy due to the salt content, seeing the wreck and reef was still clear - almost haunting even! Well worth the experience!Written November 29, 2024
- Donna D0 contributionsDe Palm ToursDriver drove really fast. Tour was rushed. Drove by 2 of the destination spots without stopping. Stopped at Donkey Sanctuary & was told we could leave property on jeep. Had to go through 2 gates & walk over to an area where we were given information on the Sanctuary and they had a gift shop. Was unable to buy a souvenir & support the Sanctuary because my money was at the jeep. Asked if I had time to get it and I was told to hurry. Didn’t bother. Never stopped at Ayo Rock formations or Bushiribana gold mine ruins. Tour cost $95. Driver did not have much personality yet they expected Tips at the end. Tour ended at 3pm instead of 4:30. When I arrived at the hotel I went to the Tour office. I received an apology & a WHOPPING 10% back. $9.50 refund!!! One happy island taking tourist $$$$Written November 29, 2024
- V9704LCdp0 contributionsBaby beach and caves offroad adventureGreat offroad tour of Baby beach and the caves. Jeyson was amazing and told us many informative stories of Aruba. Very enjoyable experience!!Written November 28, 2024
- 189calliel0 contributionsNorth coast safari and snorkeling, ArubaJust finished the “North coast safari and snorkeling” tour. This was my third time using De Palm Tours for excursions and I had the best time! Richie was my driver/tour guide and he was exceptional! He thoroughly explained the history behind the stops we made and was very attentive as I did this most recent excursion solo. I HIGHLY recommend De Palm tours to anyone traveling to the island for shuttle to and from airport but more importantly, the various excursions they offer! Already looking forward to my 2025 trip!Written November 28, 2024
- Jermin T0 contributionsBaby beach and natural pool safariMe and my family did a awesome baby beach & natural pool safari today. It was amazing. Our tour guide Chris had us laughing. He gave us a simple but informational guides and knowledge of the island. Sadly the natural pool was closed but overall a 9.8 for the trip. The fried fish at casibari was stupendous. Great job chris.hope to see you againWritten November 28, 2024
- 855kathrynp0 contributionsA few pretty spots but a disappointing tourWhile the tour enabled us to see some nice sites, it was disappointing in numerous ways. While clearly advertised as "off road" there was nothing fun or enjoyable about spending several hours jolting along VERY rugged trails, eating the clouds of dust and grit from the jeep in front of us. The drivers, in our view, were also going WAY too fast, making it pretty terrifying and unnecessarily uncomfortable. The national park was good to see, and the natural pool beautiful. That is was closed due to high winds, so the promised swim there could not happen, was not their fault. But the fall-back of dropping us at a mediocre public beach was disappointing, especially since they dropped us off with no information, instructions, or the promised snorkling gear. Overall, fairly poor communications from our driver - we rarely knew what was happening, including misinforming us where to meet up with the jeep at the beach, causing us all to wait in the hot sun until one of us went to find out what was going on. Skip the lighthouse - it's a yawner.Written November 28, 2024
- Bharataruna P0 contributionsExcellent experienceIt was Safari kind of vehicle. Very well driven by guide cum driver Chris. He took us to various points of interest thro different roads. Not advisable for very old or disabled or limited movement people. Half of the ride is very bumpy. Chris was a great guy. Lunch served was good. Both veg and non-veg choices available.Written November 27, 2024
- Frank L0 contributionsI’m writing this review afterwards so I really shouldn’t be rewriting it but I just remember that I did not like it andWell well, I didn’t finish this review when I was there so I really can’t remember what I was going to say. I just remember being incredibly disappointed and that’s pretty much what I remember. I was just disappointed.Written November 26, 2024
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Deb S
San Antonio, TX128 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked this tour through Royal Caribbean on an ABC island cruise. Perhaps it's better to book it through another agency or just walk in to the tour company on Aruba. That might have mitigated some of the problems we encountered.
48 people were booked for the sub that carried 48 people, 24 in each row of plastic bucket-type seats. There was no weight limit which meant that, because our group had a large number of very large people, we were squished together like sardines in a can. I am not claustrophobic but it was impossible not to feel hemmed in.
If we'd seen a lot of interesting fish and other marine life I might have been able to get past the cramped quarters but we saw little other than some coral and a few fish. That advertising photos above? Nah ah. Maybe in other ports but certainly not Aruba. So when the excursion lasted barely 40 minutes, I was more relieved than disappointed.
48 people were booked for the sub that carried 48 people, 24 in each row of plastic bucket-type seats. There was no weight limit which meant that, because our group had a large number of very large people, we were squished together like sardines in a can. I am not claustrophobic but it was impossible not to feel hemmed in.
If we'd seen a lot of interesting fish and other marine life I might have been able to get past the cramped quarters but we saw little other than some coral and a few fish. That advertising photos above? Nah ah. Maybe in other ports but certainly not Aruba. So when the excursion lasted barely 40 minutes, I was more relieved than disappointed.
Written March 2, 2020
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Randi
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Oct 2021 • Couples
This time, I did the submarine, but I've done a handful of activities with Depalm (including Seatrek at Depalm Island) and they've all been top notch. Depalm is my go-to for any organized activities in Aruba.
The submarine crew balanced light-hearted fun, information, and safety quite deftly. I'd definitely recommend for anyone interested in seeing the bottom of the ocean (who isn't?!) without scuba diving.
The submarine crew balanced light-hearted fun, information, and safety quite deftly. I'd definitely recommend for anyone interested in seeing the bottom of the ocean (who isn't?!) without scuba diving.
Written October 23, 2021
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Hi,
We are happy to have welcomed you back! Thank you for the awesome review, see you soon!
Written October 27, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alan F
Oak Park, IL144 contributions
Feb 2022
I would give it a 5 star review if it were not for the fact that we booked online through DePalm Tours, which charged us $13 for each ticket. Such a high service charge is unacceptable, and we were not warned that it would be added. Better to buy the tickets at the dock for the normal $105.
That said, it was a wonderful experience.
The 11 am sailing was full of small children, who were having a great time. If you want a quieter sailing, go at noon.
That said, it was a wonderful experience.
The 11 am sailing was full of small children, who were having a great time. If you want a quieter sailing, go at noon.
Written February 5, 2022
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Hi Alan,
We appreciate your great feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your expedition.
Warm regards and stay safe.
Written February 8, 2022
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Passport3424
Boston, MA111 contributions
This was more than I expected. Usually with many of these excursions I expect they’re going to be mediocre. This was an exceptional tour and the staff made it even better.
Oscar, Francis ,Jason they were all fantastic really engaging really great with children make sure to call them out made them feel part of the experience.
We had an opportunity to see two shipwrecks and experience all different kinds of sea life everyone got an opportunity to see you things the submarine would do one pass and then turn around and do a second pass so the passengers on the other side of the submarine could see the same items so no one felt like they were missing out on anything.
My son who is 12 loved it and thought it was fantastic and got so excited every time he saw something new. We as well two grown adults also found extremely entertaining and constantly searching for some thing out there in the great abyss.
Oscar, Francis ,Jason they were all fantastic really engaging really great with children make sure to call them out made them feel part of the experience.
We had an opportunity to see two shipwrecks and experience all different kinds of sea life everyone got an opportunity to see you things the submarine would do one pass and then turn around and do a second pass so the passengers on the other side of the submarine could see the same items so no one felt like they were missing out on anything.
My son who is 12 loved it and thought it was fantastic and got so excited every time he saw something new. We as well two grown adults also found extremely entertaining and constantly searching for some thing out there in the great abyss.
Written November 16, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for the awesome and detailed review! We are happy you enjoyed the tour and it was a pleasure having you with us!
Written November 17, 2021
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PAJMS
1 contribution
Mar 2022
- It should be explained better how long it would take by surface vessel to/from the submarine entry point. The elapsed time for the excusrion was much longer than the stated 2hrs.
- When making the booking at the published price of $ 105 per person, additional and wholly unexplained service fees were added at some $ 11 per person. That's quite unacceptable.
- When making the booking at the published price of $ 105 per person, additional and wholly unexplained service fees were added at some $ 11 per person. That's quite unacceptable.
Written March 29, 2022
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Hi,
We appreciate your review and our excuse for not meeting your expectations.
Warm regards.
Written March 31, 2022
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April G
7 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This was one of the most memorable experiences ever for our family! From the time we checked in until the hatch was opened it was nothing but friendly service. The boat ride out to the submarine was a little rough but that was due to rough waters. The submarine was clean and lots of room and everyone gets their own view. We saw 3 shipwrecks and the announcer was very engaging and always pointed out any fish for all to see and both sides get to see it all. It’s something we will tell others about forever. Afterwards, try out The Paddock and eat lunch and have the bartender make you a M.A.V.E. punch (a new drink the bartender let us name).
Written July 10, 2021
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deanna e
Stockport, UK12 contributions
We arrived and they had booked us accidentally for the wrong time, no apology just a shrug. We ended up taking 2 spare places and the 3rd person in our party was not able to come and had to get a refund. The person who booked us simply said she must have accidentally booked us for an earlier trip but wasn’t at all bothered.
It takes almost an hour to get out to the sub and get us all on so you only really get about 40 minutes on the sub for $109. It’s very hot and crowded and the other side to us could see the reef but we couldn’t. The guide said we would see it on the way back but we didn’t as they never properly turned round. We did see a wreck which was good but otherwise few fish and mostly just murky nothingness.
This trip is expensive and absolutely not worth the money.
It takes almost an hour to get out to the sub and get us all on so you only really get about 40 minutes on the sub for $109. It’s very hot and crowded and the other side to us could see the reef but we couldn’t. The guide said we would see it on the way back but we didn’t as they never properly turned round. We did see a wreck which was good but otherwise few fish and mostly just murky nothingness.
This trip is expensive and absolutely not worth the money.
Written August 5, 2022
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Regina G
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Nov 2022 • Solo
I enjoyed the submarine adventure. The captain Alton did a wonderful job making sure we saw all the shipwrecks and under water life. One of the best part of the excursion was Arnaldo and the funny commentary he kept going. He also provided some great history on what we were seeing. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to go under the sea without having to scuba dive.
Written November 13, 2022
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Sharon W
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Jul 2022 • Family
This is an activity that should be advertised as great for small children, not adults.
There’s nothing to see here, except for a few small fish that hang around on a reef. There are 2 “shipwrecks”, which were artificially planted there by the company running the submarine.
The advertisement pictures show the inside of the submarine as spacious and with room to move around. You’re actually pigeonholed into a hard plastic scoop seat with 39 other people all around you stuck in their plastic seat and made to listen to corny jokes about SpongeBob and Krusty Krab for 1/2 hour. The other 1/2 hour is spent on a ferry shuffling you back and forth with an equally nauseating employee lecturing you about marriage and life (he’s a part-time preacher)!
Save your money for a steak dinner!
There’s nothing to see here, except for a few small fish that hang around on a reef. There are 2 “shipwrecks”, which were artificially planted there by the company running the submarine.
The advertisement pictures show the inside of the submarine as spacious and with room to move around. You’re actually pigeonholed into a hard plastic scoop seat with 39 other people all around you stuck in their plastic seat and made to listen to corny jokes about SpongeBob and Krusty Krab for 1/2 hour. The other 1/2 hour is spent on a ferry shuffling you back and forth with an equally nauseating employee lecturing you about marriage and life (he’s a part-time preacher)!
Save your money for a steak dinner!
Written July 22, 2022
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Bethany
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Aug 2021
Positive:
Very cool experience to go 138 feet down to the bottom of the sea floor. We were able to see lots of different species of fish and the 2 (man sunk) shipwrecks! We also got to see The Renaissance hotel private flamingo island, from afar of course.
Negotiate:
The company really packs you into seats smaller than an airline seat. This means if a passenger is overweight, it makes for an uncomfortable tour.
I’d recommend this... if you have the extra cash.
Very cool experience to go 138 feet down to the bottom of the sea floor. We were able to see lots of different species of fish and the 2 (man sunk) shipwrecks! We also got to see The Renaissance hotel private flamingo island, from afar of course.
Negotiate:
The company really packs you into seats smaller than an airline seat. This means if a passenger is overweight, it makes for an uncomfortable tour.
I’d recommend this... if you have the extra cash.
Written August 23, 2021
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Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Written August 26, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Do you get wet? Will we stay dry ? Do you need to know how to swim ?
Written March 6, 2022
You will not get wet and do not need to know how to swim to book this excursion! A boat takes you out to the submarine and you’ll be inside the vessel prior to the submarine submerging, so you’ll remain dry and safe all along.
Written March 7, 2022
I would ask your doctor if the tour is right for you. You will be doing down approx. 140 ft below surface.
Written November 29, 2021
How are they keeping everyone safe during Covid? The seats are very close together. Even if we wear masks, social distancing is impossible unless they leave every other seat empty. Do they fill every seat?
Written August 14, 2021
They fill the submarine. You will be in close contact with others.
Written August 15, 2021
We are a family of 3. I understand only 2 persons are allowed.
Written May 25, 2021
We have three people in our group will we be able to get in the submarine together?
Written May 7, 2021
Richard m
Melbourne, Florida
Our grand daughter is 36 inches tall but not 4 years what do we pay.
Written March 24, 2021
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