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45 Minute Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

45 Minute Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

Overview

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.

City: Catalina Island

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $47.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $47.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

English guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A 25% change fee will be charged and paid directly to the supplier for any itinerary change once the tour is confirmed,
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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas

What To Expect

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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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (169)

Tien_W

Aug 2022

Family enjoyed the experiences with all the marine life surrounding the vessel. Thank you for the experience

Z3896GOstevef

Aug 2022

Pretty cool "submarine". Actually a very cleverly disguised boat that never submerges. By the use of thousands of pounds of lead ballast they have the viewing "basement" where the passengers look out through huge round underwater windows under sea level. All the benefits and view of a near surface submarine without any of the perils. Very steep stairwell down into the viewing area. For a few bucks passengers can purchase food "torpedoes" and launch the fish food. Hundreds of fish gather around the "sub" for the fish food. Not handicap accessible. Family friendly adventure. Not cheap, but well worth it. All the views of snorkeling through Lovers Cove without getting wet.

Jill J

Aug 2022

This was a completely unique experience!! Went to view the protected underwater kelp beds. Saw about a million fish in a glass sided submarine. Very comfortable and informative. Everyone had their own chair and window. Potential downside (which was no issue for us but - No bathroom and high probability for seasickness, especially while docked. Purchase sea bands from local drugstore is the recommendation. For the return trip they moved us to topside which provided a good tour and was an option for anyone feeling a little queasy.