The 5 Submarine Rides in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

1.Submarine Scooter Adventure

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

Ride a self-propelled underwater scooter beneath Maunalua Bay while a guide stays with you and points out fish, coral, and green sea turtles. The two-hour outing also includes a catamaran cruise past Diamond Head, snorkeling time, snacks, drinks, wetsuit tops, and all necessary equipment. No prior experience is required.

“This was hands down the most fun doing an activity. Super cool and seeing and feeding fish was awesome. Definitely will recommend this”

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2.Atlantis Submarine Adventure

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

Start at Hilton Hawaiian Village for a short shuttle boat ride to Atlantis’s submarine. Spend about 45 minutes below Waikiki, viewing fish, turtles, coral, sunken ships, airplanes, and other artificial reef structures through large windows. Live English narration is offered, with audio in Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

“It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The staff was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and overall the best. I could dive and take a submarine trip with them again and again. As a matter of fact, I did. They ensured that I had an experience that I would never forget and I won't. From the gentleman that initially checked me in to their last Aloha. Being able to see the plane's wing that was underwater to the boats that had been sunk in order to help protect underwater species helps us all to live together on this place called planet Earth. Thank you for allowing me to experience this…”

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

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

Travel from Waikiki by premium coach to Pearl Harbor, watch the site documentary, visit its museums, and see the USS Arizona Memorial area. The boat ride is currently suspended for maintenance, so confirm conditions before booking. You will also see the USS Bowfin from outside, King Kamehameha’s statue, downtown Honolulu, and Punchbowl Cemetery with guides such as Chelsea or Shelly.

“This tour to me is emotional being a veteran, ALTHOUGH I am Army, I can relate to what happened here. It is an emotional trip, but l would go again out of respect. To me this would be a great experience even for non military School children should see this with an open mind to see that this is the price of Freedom”

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4.Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

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

Board a 48-passenger Atlantis submarine from Kona Beach and spend about 45 minutes below the surface, reaching roughly 100 feet. Large portholes frame coral, tropical fish, shipwrecks, and occasional sharks or eels, while an underwater naturalist provides live English commentary. Audio headsets are available in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.

“This was a really cool experience. The kids loved it. It’s very comfortable even if you’re uncomfortable in small spaces. Got to see lots of fish and ship wrecks (but be warned they are all newer ships- you’re not seeing anything historical). Lots of fun!”

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5.Waikiki Submarine Tour

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

Board Atlantis XIV at the Hilton Pier, ride out from Waikiki, then descend nearly 100 feet in a 64-passenger submarine. Large viewports reveal fish, coral, turtles, sharks, artificial reefs, wrecks, and aircraft. An English guide narrates the trip, with audio support in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

“Best thing I’ve done in Oahu yet. This is a must do. Take your Dramamine”

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