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Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour

See Aruba's reefs and wrecks without getting wet

DifficultyBeginner
DurationAbout 2 hours total; roughly 45 minutes underwater
PriceFrom $99 per adult (ages 10+); $89 for children ages 4-9; prices vary by season
Type
Tours
Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
About 2 hours total; roughly 45 minutes underwater
Price
From $99 per adult (ages 10+); $89 for children ages 4-9; prices vary by season
Group size
Scheduled shared departures
Best season
Year-round
Fitness
Easy
Rating
4.7/5
Physical req.
Easy. You must climb down a short ladder into the submarine and sit for the dive; otherwise no fitness or swimming is needed. Tell staff about mobility needs in advance.
The experience

Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour

Descend in a real Atlantis submarine off Oranjestad and watch Aruba's reefs, fish, and sunken wrecks glide past the windows, dry and comfortable, more than 100 feet below the surface.

You do not have to swim to see Aruba's underwater world. The Atlantis submarine is reached from the Atlantis Store in Oranjestad, carrying passengers down past coral gardens, schooling reef fish, and historic shipwrecks while everyone stays dry behind large viewing windows. It is an ocean adventure for grandparents and non-swimmers, too; children must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches (90 cm) tall.

A shuttle boat first carries you out to the dive site, where you step down into the sub and take a seat by your own porthole. The vessel then glides along the reef and over wrecks that lie too deep for casual snorkelers, with a pilot narrating the marine life and the history of the sites as you go. Because Aruba sits in warm, clear water outside the hurricane belt, visibility is reliably good year-round.

The whole outing is calm, air-conditioned, and gentle, making it a fine plan for a hot afternoon or a day when the family wants a break from the beach. Bring a camera, as the windows frame the reef beautifully.

What the tour includes

  • A shuttle boat from the Oranjestad dock out to the dive site.
  • A guided submarine descent over reefs and shipwrecks with live narration.
  • Climate-controlled comfort and a porthole window for every passenger.
  • An easy add-on to a day in Oranjestad or a stop at Palm Beach afterward.
At a glance

What to know before you go

Good for
✓Families
✓Couples
✓First Timers
✓Seniors
Included
✓Shuttle boat to the dive site
✓Guided submarine descent with live narration
✓A porthole window for every passenger
✓Climate-controlled cabin
What to bring
✓Camera
✓Light jacket for the cabin
✓Sun protection for the shuttle boat
✓Cash for photos and extras
Good to note
✓The descent uses a short vertical ladder; tell staff about mobility limits.
✓Sailings can be cancelled in rough seas.
✓The shuttle boat is open and sunny; bring protection.
✓Confirm the minimum age for small children when booking.
Plan it

Plan this experience

The essentials for booking Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour and getting there.

Best season
Year-round
Meeting point
Atlantis Store, L.G. Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad; check in about 30 minutes before departure
Group size
Scheduled shared departures
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This activity is in
Oranjestad →
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

No. The Atlantis submarine stays dry and air-conditioned throughout, so you simply sit by a window and watch the reefs and wrecks pass by. It suits non-swimmers, families with small children, and seniors.