Atlantis Submarine Kona - Hawaii Island

Overview

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus of this tour experience is also seeing the Kona coastline while riding our shuttle boat.

Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Kona’s marine mysteries, highlighted by a magnificent and pristine 25-acre natural coral reef garden created by an ancient lava flow. The Kona dive site is frequented by fascinating marine life such as barracuda, yellow tang, eel and parrot fish. See firsthand how sunken ships have combined with Mother Nature to create self-sustaining habitats that attract and feed marine life off the shores of Kona.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 01 Nov

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Starting at $182.90

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Sat 01 Nov

Starting at $182.90

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live English narration provided by our underwater naturalist.

Audio narration is available in Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean.

Sightseeing shuttle to submarine dive site

Submarine dive aboard the 48-passenger submarine

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All tours are in English. Headsets providing narration in Japanese are available upon request
Children must be 36 inches tall or taller to ride the submarine
Children under age 3 who meet the 36" requirement are allowed to ride the submarine and a child ticket must be purchased.
Actual underwater tour time is 45 minutes. Shuttle boat ride from the pier to the submarine and transfer is 5 minutes each way
Passengers must be capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder to board the submarine

What To Expect

Atlantis Submarines Kona

An unforgettable 45-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, where guests explore a 25-acre natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants! Allow Atlantis Submarines to show you the other 96% of Kona you can't see any other way. Treat yourself to Kona's most beautiful and captivating scenery, habitats, and isolated treasures. You'll descend 100 feet into another version of paradise -- one hidden even from the people of Hawaii for centuries. Atlantis Submarines Kona offers a journey aboard a 48-passenger submarine. Guests will discover an 18,000-year-old, 25-acre fringing coral reef, which boasts a vibrant ecosystem. Passengers view coral formations and tropical fish.Headset providing narrations in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish are available upon request at no additional cost. Our escorts will assist you to our shuttle vessel from our Atlantis office which will take you out to the submarine.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (574)

Nathaniel_P

Mar 2025

Excellent overall. Parking is at King Kamehameha hotel and will be validated by the tour operator. Kids (10 and 7) loved it!

Jean S

Mar 2025

The personnel were friendly and courteous. I appreciated the light hearted humor. Thank you, Maddy. We were greeted warmly at each point.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Aloha Jean! Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring with us. We'll be sure to share your thoughts with our staff about how they were great & Friendly! We love hearing feedback from our guests, and we thank you again for joining us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

Dannon_S

Mar 2025

Really great! Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable and funny. Staff was all friendly. The experience was amazing- saw lots of fish and two sunken boats. Was very safe!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Aloha! Mahalo for your five-star review! We’re happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life and adventuring with Atlantis Adventures! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).