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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $47.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

praguetrav

Oct 2018

Really cool experience to do this with your partner if you are both interested in underwater life. You get to see reefs and fish! Not a ton of variety we only saw 4-6 fish but it was still fun! You definitely need to buy fish food to make it worthwhile which you can do while you are on board.

ellerbe

Oct 2018

This was a gift for my husband for his birthday. It was nice, but I expected a little more for the price I paid. I don't think this should be more than $25.00. Other than that, it was nice.

volcanogirl

Oct 2018

We enjoyed our underwater exploration tour in the semi-sub; the sub is clean and comfortable with plenty of seating for everyone. We saw a wide variety of fish as we traveled from the Green Pier to Lover's Cove. Especially enjoyed seeing the opaleye whose eyes look iridescent and seem to glow when the sunlight hits them and the pretty bright orange Garibaldi fish that are the state fish of California. Our guide identified all of the fish we were seeing which was great; other than that there's not much in the way of narration. There are some beautiful views of Catalina as the sub makes its way back to shore; they let you go up on deck to enjoy the views and the gorgeous weather. If you're looking for a fun little tour while you're on Catalina and you enjoy nature, this one fits the bill.