Part of a fleet of high-tech passenger submarines, the Atlantis Submarine in Grand Cayman lets travelers experience the underwater world of the Grand Cayman National Park without getting wet and in air-conditioned comfort. Offering day and night tours, the 48-passenger submarine descends to a depth of 100 feet (33 meters).
Passengers board a boat to board the submarine, which is pressurized, air-conditioned, and offers windows to view the passing coral, fish, and other marine life. Narrated submarine tours are offered in the daytime and at night when nocturnal creatures are more active. For passengers who don’t want to descend to the depths of the ocean, a semi-sub with an underwater viewing chamber made of glass is available and allows passengers to view shallower reefs and shipwrecks.
The Atlantis submarine is ideal for families, including kids ages 4 or older.
There is a minimum height requirement of 36 inches.
Passengers must be comfortable descending and ascending a ladder.
There are no restrooms aboard the submarine.
The experience may not be suitable for travelers who suffer from claustrophobia.
Atlantis Submarine is located along the waterfront on South Church Street, in George Town, Grand Cayman, just south of the Cruise Port. To reach the Atlantis Submarine, passengers board a boat for a quick journey. Some tours include pickup from Seven Mile Beach.
Day tours on the Atlantis Submarine are offered daily and last around 1.5 hours, which includes a safety briefing, boat transfers, and around 45 minutes underwater in the submarine itself. Tours from Seven Mile Beach are offered on Thursday afternoons. Night tours are offered on Wednesday evenings.
For visitors who are willing to get into the water, the Cayman Islands offers some of the best scuba diving in the world. Said to be the birthplace of recreational scuba diving, the Cayman Islands have 365 named dive sites—from shallow shore dives to massive walls and drop-offs—offering something for every type of diver, along with clear visibility year-round.