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Catalina Island Semi-Submarine: Underwater Viewing Adventure
4.2
371 Ratings
Avalon
Dive into Catalina’s underwater world on the SS Nautilus semi-submarine. Experience marine life up close without getting wet. Book your adventure now!
Dive into Catalina’s underwater world on the SS Nautilus semi-submarine. Experience marine life up close without getting wet. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catalina Adventure Tours - Explore the Catalina Island’s amazing undersea gardens by venturing on an exploratory mission aboard the semi-submersible SS Nautilus. Designed after the USS Nautilus, America’s first nuclear powered submarine, this 45-minute 6-feet underwater journey departs from the Green Pier and will cruise to a marine preserved…
- Catalina Adventure Tours - Explore the Catalina Island’s amazing undersea gardens by venturing on an exploratory mission aboard the semi-submersible SS Nautilus. Designed after the USS Nautilus, America’s first nuclear powered submarine, this 45-minute 6-feet underwater journey departs from the Green Pier and will cruise to a marine preserved sanctuary known as the Lovers’ Cove. Equipped with torpedo buttons, adventurers can create a feeding frenzy right from their viewing porthole for an additional charge. On the way back to the marina, enjoy breathtaking harbor views on the top deck of the submarine. Weather permitting, undersea garden tours depart hourly year round from mid-morning until an hour before sunset. **we highly suggest you secure transportation to Catalina island prior to booking tour to confirm you can get to the tour as the boat to the island sells out quickly. Catalina Express or Newport Flyer for your transportation needs.
What's Included
- English guide
- English guide
What's Not Included
- Fish food offered at additional charge during tour. Cash only.
- Travel To Catalina Island is not included in ticket price. Tour is located on Catalina Island.
- Transportation needed by Ferry to Island -Catalina express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.
- Fish food offered at additional charge during tour. Cash only.
- Travel To Catalina Island is not included in ticket price. Tour is located on Catalina Island.
- Transportation needed by Ferry to Island -Catalina express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.
Additional Information
Come aboard Catalina Island’s newest semi-submarine, the SS Nautilus, and enjoy a deep sea adventure 1,000 leagues beyond your imagination. The main attraction of this unique vessel allows six feet underwater viewing while staying dry so eager seafarers can get up close and face-to-face with schools of fish anticipating treats fired away from custom…
Come aboard Catalina Island’s newest semi-submarine, the SS Nautilus, and enjoy a deep sea adventure 1,000 leagues beyond your imagination. The main attraction of this unique vessel allows six feet underwater viewing while staying dry so eager seafarers can get up close and face-to-face with schools of fish anticipating treats fired away from custom designed fish food torpedo buttons. Designed after America’s first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, the 45-minute journey is the destination itself as our captain and his crew ventures out on an exploratory mission to the undersea gardens of Avalon Bay.
- We are located on Catalina Island, You must secure transportation to the island to take the tour. There are no refunds if you miss the tour
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Your tickets will be held at the will-call window for collection on the day of the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants (2 years old and under) must be ticketed on a USCG vessel; fare is free-of-charge but fees apply
- You MUST arrive 15 minutes prior to boarding to check in. We leave promptly at the scheduled time and cannot wait. When booking travel to the island please make sure to give enough time from arrival to island to get to tour departure location.
- Late Policy: The Nautilus expedition departs from only one location. If you arrive late, we are not able to provide you with a refund. Our tours are scheduled to provide you with the best experience possible, and we are not able to make any exceptions if you are late.
Location
Green Pleasure Pier
Trip is located On Catalina Island, Avalon, CA.
Separate transportation is needed for travel to Island. Local Ferry - Catalina Express. Long Beach, CA. The Nautilus departs from the end of the Green pleasure pier.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you are on time. Thank you!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(371 Ratings)
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Judysj
Dec 20, 2024
Great tour! - We had a great time on the semi-submersible tour. Brad, our guide, was insightful and fun. The submarine is comfortable with great views for everyone. The water around Catalina is so clear and the fish in the marine sanctuary are plentiful and so beautiful (especially the Garibaldi). I love seeing the healthy kelp forests!
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Waylon_w
Dec 19, 2024
Semi-sub - The guide was amazing, and the experience was awesome! Not claustrophobic, boring, or anyone sea sick. Very nice
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Jack_k
Dec 18, 2024
Middle of Fish School - No question: spend the $20 to buy the fish food that gets torpedoed into the water. Informative guide
Captain Rich and deck hand Brad are great!
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Roy_g
Dec 16, 2024
Awesome - Very family fun . We had a wonderful time the host was great and knowledgeable made us feel right at home
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Jessicamo6647tl
Nov 20, 2024
Fun for all ages - They were friendly and accommodating. Sit on the side the sun is facing. You’ll see fish either side, but it’s more vibrant with the sun facing your side of the sub.
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658lacindah
Nov 11, 2024
So many fish! - The Sub Ride was so much fun! I get a little motion sick but I had no problems. Sit in the middle section for the best fish viewing. The "captain " was very helpful & entertaining. I highly recommend!
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Samantha_s
Dec 1, 2024
Just okay - It was okay. Some of the windows are difficult to see out of. I thought it was cloudy water but it was definitely our window. There is a huge e push to buy fish food but when you disbursed the food it flows away and the windows down from you get the fish attention. They don’t give change so either pay by card or don’t get change back. It was interesting to try but definitely not worth what was charged.
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James
Nov 30, 2024
Wasted submarine time - Stopped at 3 locations. Saw the same 3 types of little fish each time. Paid an extra $20 to push out fish food so the fish would gather round the window. Same fish every time. Not worth the money. Saw more fish at Disneyland.
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703randallw
Nov 15, 2024
Bad singing - Everything was cool. Lots of beautiful fish ants then Jill ruins things by attempting to sing and sing and sing.
I swear she was all full of herself .
I felt like I was watching some cheesy lounge act.
Jill please stop the poor Disney stuff and sing in your shower and not around people and Please Please STOP begging for tips, it’s pathetic. Thanks for listening.😂
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Susan_r
Nov 11, 2024
Yellow flop - Kind of a tourist trap. Ticket price does not include fish food and the food is the only reason fish come to your window. Boat doesn’t fully submerge. Felt like the trip was not worth the cost. Play mini golf and go on an inland tour - those were much better experiences!
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