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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $47.00

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Sun 22 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)

Nick_S

May 2022

The kids had a great time. The ticket is overpriced. Especially when they tack on additional cash charges for fish food once your in the sub. It felt a little like a scam. Especially when the ticket was like $45 a pop. That said… kids under 10 will Love it.

Michael_G

May 2022

Not impressed. The viewing windows were obscure by algae. The "guide"'s accent was so pronounced we could only understand 10% of what he said, which was fine because he mainly tried to sell us food for the fish. He actually went so far as to say the trip would be no good if not enough people bought food. If you're selling us a trip to view fish underwater, shouldn't you be taking care of that?

Raelyn M

May 2022

Went as a party of four on this submarine trip. We sat together on single seats so we each had a window until employee Lai told one in our party he had to move. Lai then had a girl sit in one of our party's seat to be next to a double seat with friends. He could have had them sit elsewhere. We were the first 4 people on the boat. How can you expect others to give up their seats who were on the boat first? Sorry, if you're not in line first, don't expect others to give up their spot with their group. Totally unprofessional! Never again with this place!