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Maui Atlantis Submarine Adventure

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Maui, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Imagine exploring the ocean floor on a submarine tour in Maui, pressing your face against circular portholes in search of reef sharks and fish. On the Maui Atlantis Submarine tour, descend over 100 feet (30m) in an air-conditioned sub, experiencing the sights, sounds, and scenes of life beneath the waves. Please be aware all passengers must be 36" or taller to ride the submarine, a fantastic adventure for all.
  • Underwater adventure in an Atlantis Submarine
  • View the underwater reef and marine creatures
  • Seasonal whale watching and wildlife spotting
  • Return shuttle cruise to the submarine dive site
  • Choice of morning and afternoon departure times

What's Included

  • Complete professional narration. Japanese, audio narration is also available
  • Submarine dive aboard the 46-passenger submarine
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 116 Prison St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

    Please check in 30 minutes before your dive time for the tour briefing and to allow time to walk to our pier with a Guest Services agent. Park at the Prison Street parking lot and look for the Atlantis Submarines Maui "Meet Here" sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Maui Atlantis Submarine tour begins in Lahaina Harbor, where an open-air cruise brings you out to the dive site and sub. Transfer aboard the state of the art, air-conditioned submarine for an aquatic experience in search of wild marine life.

In 2005, an old whaling ship, the Carthaginian, was scuttled off of Lahaina, and today serves as an artificial reef for colorful coral and fish. Prior to its scuttling in 2005, this area was simply a sandy bottom with very little marine life, and today it houses indigenous fish and a vibrant coral reef.

In winter, from December-May, there’s even the chance of spotting whales on the journey out to the sub, and you never know if one might pay a visit while underwater!
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Prison Street

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Coral Reef (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Passengers must be capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder on their own to board the submarine
  • Total tour time is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. Actual underwater tour time is 45 minutes
  • Children must be 36 inches or taller to ride the submarine
  • Infants are not permitted on the submarine.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Rich_V
Our family was looking for a spontaneous adventure, and we couldn't think of a better way to spend the day than revisiting a favorite memory. My wife and I had done this submarine tour back in 2007, and we were thrilled to bring the whole family back to experience it again. What made it even more special? The same captain from our 2007 trip was at the helm — a wonderful full-circle moment that made the experience feel truly personal. The tour runs about an hour and a half and is packed with incredible sights. We spotted eels, a wide variety of colorful fish, and were treated to an underwater world that left everyone in awe. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, and genuinely knowledgeable — they kept everyone engaged throughout the journey. If you're visiting with kids, especially young ones, this is an absolute must-do. It's the kind of experience that sparks a love for the ocean and creates memories that last — clearly, for us, nearly two decades! And for everything it offers, we found it to be very reasonably priced. Highly recommend for families, couples, and first-timers alike!

Reviews

4.8
based on 712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Knowledgeable, kind and funny crew

Geoffrey_G, Apr 2026
Although the weather conditions were not ideal (it was raining most of the time), the overall experience was great! The crew were wonderful and funny. We saw many different fish and even a white tip reef shark. When returning to the dock we also saw a pod of dolphins. I would highly recommend this experience and would happily do it again.

Worth it!

Joshua_C, Apr 2026
Had a great time with the family. Crew members were were very nice and eased all worries without question for my daughter (7 years old). Worth every penny and definitely a must take adventure when you have the opportunity!

A Timeless Family Experience — 17 Years Later, Still Amazing!

Rich_V, Mar 2026
Our family was looking for a spontaneous adventure, and we couldn't think of a better way to spend the day than revisiting a favorite memory. My wife and I had done this submarine tour back in 2007, and we were thrilled to bring the whole family back to experience it again. What made it even more special? The same captain from our 2007 trip was at the helm — a wonderful full-circle moment that made the experience feel truly personal. The tour runs about an hour and a half and is packed with incredible sights. We spotted eels, a wide variety of colorful fish, and were treated to an underwater world that left everyone in awe. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, and genuinely knowledgeable — they kept everyone engaged throughout the journey. If you're visiting with kids, especially young ones, this is an absolute must-do. It's the kind of experience that sparks a love for the ocean and creates memories that last — clearly, for us, nearly two decades! And for everything it offers, we found it to be very reasonably priced. Highly recommend for families, couples, and first-timers alike!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha! Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your adventure once again, exploring in a real submarine! I will be sure to share your experience with our staff! We love providing an adventure that families can enjoy and can remember for a long time. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 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).

It was well worth the...

Tara_D, Mar 2026
It was well worth the money spent. We took our 4 children ages 5 to 15 and they all enjoyed it very much! The tour guides were fun and did a great job of pointing things out to us! It felt safe and we saw a great variety of sea life. Would recommend to anyone!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha Tara! Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with Atlantis Adventures. We love hearing that your tour guide did a fantastic job of making your experience memorable with your family. We're also excited you were able to see some great marine life! 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).

Friends

Gary_J, Feb 2026
Crew was amazing! Very informative and guided well. Was able to explain about what we saw and help eased any anxiety.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha Gary! Mahalo for your five-star review! We’re happy you enjoyed your time exploring Maui'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).

Great time!

Ivan_Y, Feb 2026
Atlantis was so good to us! We got there late and missed the activity and they allowed us to go on the next one two hours later. And it was fantastic! This was our favorite activity all week. The guide was awesome and made it fun for all of us. I could not recommend this company higher.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Aloha Ivan! Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with Our Maui Atlantis Adventures. We love hearing that our staff did a fantastic job of making your experience memorable. We're also excited you were able to see some great marine life! 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).

Atlantis submarine adventure to shipwreck and reef

Deborah_E, Aug 2023
The entire experience was a blast. Enjoyed seeing the reef, the ship, and all the amazing creatures. Spotted eagle rays were awesome, and we probably saw at least 10 different fish species, a white tip reef shark, and flying fish on the boat trip out to the submarine. We booked this adventure for out kid, but we all really enjoyed it.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Debora! Mahalo for your excellent review! It was an honor to welcome you and your family aboard for a deep-sea dive, and we're thrilled to hear you had a great trip! We pride ourselves on offering a unique experience that appeals to all ages, and we're so glad you and your keiki (child) enjoyed getting to see marine life from the comfort of a submarine. Thank you very much for joining us and for sharing kind words. 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).

An amazing under water experience!

Colin_B, Aug 2023
What a great trip! Staff was friendly and lots of information. We saw lots of fish, coral, a sunken ship, rays, and even a shark! Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Colin! Mahalo for your five-star review! We’re happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life and adventuring with 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).

Atlantis submarine

Michael_B, Aug 2023
The Atlantis submarine was a nice way to go under water and see fish, stingrays and coral and a sunken ship without snorkeling or scuba diving. We had our 89 year old mother with us and she did great. I saw families with kids. Recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Michael! Mahalo for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure to have you aboard for a deep-sea dive, and we're happy to hear you had a great time! We're excited you enjoyed seeing marine life and coral reefs at a depth most people don't get to experience. 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 post and follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

Great family experience

Alesh_P, Aug 2023
Quick and easy process, went down 130 ft, saw a couple sting rays, and a reef shark near the sunken ship - lots of fish of course - was great fun for the family.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Alesh! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring a unique and beautiful part of Hawaii (Lahaina) that many rarely have the opportunity to. Thank you for sharing the fun time you had with 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).

Great Activity!

Jaclyn_M, Aug 2023
This was a great activity with the kids. They enjoyed the boat ride to the submarine and then exploring the ocean underwater. The captain and guide were very friendly and made the trip smooth and enjoyable. Thank you!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Jaclyn Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring over 100 feet under the sea with us! We appreciate your kind words. 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).

Spectacular

Amit_M, Aug 2023
We had the spectacular sighting of a giant trevally fish going for the kill !! Great experience to be 12o ft below water on the reef bed

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Amit! Mahalo for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure to have you aboard for a deep-sea dive, and we're happy to hear you had a great time! We're excited you enjoyed seeing marine life and coral reefs at a depth most people don't get to experience. 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 post and follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

Fun!

Greg_G, Jul 2023
Staff was great, saw lots of fish and some manta rays. Captain turned sub so everyone had an opportunity to see everything.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Greg! Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring over 100 feet under the sea with us! We appreciate your kind words. 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).

Submarine tour

Nayeli_M, Jul 2023
The guide was very knowledgeable they made the trip very safe they explain everything very well. The experience was very pleasant

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Nayeli! Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring over 100 feet under the sea with us! We appreciate your kind words. 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).

Thrilling family experience.

Ynette_J, Jul 2023
Sharks, rays, fish fish and more fish. What an incredible experience. Myself, husband and kids were just amazed at all we were able to witness and see. I've always appreciated nature but this made me truly understand how connected we are and how much we must do to protect our oceans.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Ynette ! Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your adventure exploring in a real submarine! We love providing an adventure that families can enjoy. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 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).

Lots of fun

chris_w, Jul 2023
Very fun for the family. We were apprehensive about being in a small vessels but it was roomy, great visibility from all seats and well ventilated. Saw lots of fish and coral

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Chris! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your deep sea adventure with us. We love hearing about our guests experiences, and are happy that you and your family had a memorable one. We hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review!

Just ok

Curtis_N, Jul 2023
If u have never been down in a sub, this is a great trip to say u have. They take u down 130ft and make several passes over a ship they sank to make an artificial reef to attract fish. Seeing the fish was cool, but after snorkeling the next day, I saw just as many fish doing that. We did see a few rays tho so that was a plus. I would’ve rated the trip higher but they really just stayed in the same spot going around in circles.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Curtis, and thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We are sorry to hear that your recent adventure was less exciting than you had hoped. Over the past 100 years, the natural reef has been disappearing. In collaboration with the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program, Atlantis has created many expansive artificial reef environments that have helped reef and marine life flourish. We hope that with a little time and care, our natural reefs will continue to grow. Mahalo for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

Amazing!!!

Bryan_G, Jul 2023
Amazing, not much more to say. Pilot and host did a fantastic job. Definitely worth the price for a once in a lifetime experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Bryan! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring a unique and beautiful part of Hawaii (Lahaina) that many rarely have the opportunity to. Thank you for sharing the fun time you had with 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).

Great trip

Bonnie_I, Jul 2023
I loved the sensation of descending. We didn’t see a lot of fish but we really enjoyed what we saw and the commentary was great. The sunken ship was really interesting. I would definitely do it again

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Bonnie! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring a unique and beautiful part of Hawaii (Lahaina) that many rarely have the opportunity to. Thank you for sharing the fun time you had with 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).

Most amazing experience of all!

Perla_R, Jul 2023
When we reached 130 feet down, and when the saek showed up. It is the most exciting experience ever.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Perla! Mahalo for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! It is indeed often a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see marine life up close while diving in a real submarine, and we're happy to know you got to see some incredible marine life! 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).

Family fun in the submarine

Jessica_M, Jul 2023
Great fun, kids loved it. Friendly staff. It was a great experience for families and adults. So many great sea life.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Jessica! Mahalo for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure to have you aboard for a deep-sea dive, and we're happy to hear you had a great time! We're excited you enjoyed seeing marine life and coral reefs at a depth most people don't get to experience. 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 post and follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

Wonderful undersea adventure

patricia_s, Jul 2023
This was a fantastic excursion! Whole family loved it! Wonderful crew and fabulous sea life! Sharks and fish and the wreck was neat. Felt very safe in the vessel and with the crew

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Patricia! Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! We're also pleased to hear our crew helped to make your dive a memorable one—we'll be sure to share your kind words with them! We hope to welcome you and your family on another adventure soon. Mahalo!

submarine excursion

Glenn_S, Jul 2023
visually it was great, however none of our camera shots turned out light enough to use. I don't know if a 35 mm camera would work better but an iphone just don't get it. the crew was great.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Glenn! Mahalo for your five-star review! We’re happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life and adventuring with 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).

Fun trip, great crew!

Leah_A, Jul 2023
Great trip! Crew was lively and funny....the narrations were great. Kids and adults had a blast! Will definitely do again!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Leah! Mahalo for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring with us and will be sure to share your review with our staff as I’m sure it will put a smile on their faces! We love hearing feedback from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! 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).

Submerged

Richard_F, Jul 2023
A very nice fun experience though I expected to see more fish, I guess it depends on the time of day. Saw a couple of baby sharks, a blow fish and one spotted ray fish.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Richard! Mahalo for your excellent review! It was a pleasure to have you aboard for a deep sea dive, and we're happy to hear you had a great experience! We pride ourselves on giving our guests the best experience each time they dive with us. Thank you very much for joining us and for sharing your kind words. We hope to see you again soon for another underwater adventure!

Great tour

Mary_P, Jul 2023
An awesome adventure with a very knowledgeable crew. They were very kind to me when I got sea sick. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Mary! Thank you for sharing your submarine ride experience, we’re glad you enjoyed exploring with us. We hope you’ll join us for another undersea adventure soon! Mahalo!

Sub experience

Francisco_C, Jul 2023
It was an excellent experience for my wife and I. We will definitely do it again on our next trip to Hawaii.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Francis! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Hawaii (Lahaina) that most people don’t get to see! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. 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).

Expensive and I don’t see...

Yolanda_S, Jul 2023
Expensive and I don’t see too many fishes I see more in the pacific aquarium, and then the Atlantis submarine

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Yolanda, Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are disappointed to learn that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. Sightings of ocean life can be unpredictable and vary from hour to hour. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Mahalo!

👍

keidy_m, Jul 2023
I love it…. It’s amazing and it’s so adorable …my kids love this place and they have a great day too so much love

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Keidy! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring a unique and beautiful part of Hawaii (Lahaina) that many rarely have the opportunity to. Thank you for sharing the fun time you had with 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).

Excellent Submarine

Eswar_Y, Jul 2023
We had great time! Staff was awesome, submarine was clean. We saw different fishes, dolphins etc. Highly recommend this submarine!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Aloha Eswar! Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring over 100 feet under the sea with us! We appreciate your kind words. 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).
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