Catalina Island Semi-Submarine: Underwater Viewing Adventure

Dive into Catalina’s underwater world on the SS Nautilus semi-submarine. Experience marine life up close without getting wet. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catalina Adventure Tours - 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…
What's Included
  • English guide
What's Not Included
  • Fish food offered at additional charge during tour. Cash only.
  • Travel To Catalina Island is not included in ticket price. Tour is located on Catalina Island.
  • Transportation needed by Ferry to Island -Catalina express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.
Additional Information

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…

Location
Green Pleasure Pier
Trip is located On Catalina Island, Avalon, CA. Separate transportation is needed for travel to Island. Local Ferry - Catalina Express. Long Beach, CA. The Nautilus departs from the end of the Green pleasure pier. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you are on time. Thank you!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vanessa_t
Oct 15, 2024
What an experience - Comfy & not crowded for October. Beautiful experience. Friendly, professional & courteous crew. Definitely an experience to remember!
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Paula_l
Oct 9, 2024
Amazing - Friendly helpful service! The crew was very accommodating. I do wish there were more variety of fish.
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Rob_c
Oct 5, 2024
Great experience! - Just had the sub experience with my 2 granddaughters 6 and 9 and they said it was the best part of our week long cruise. I can highly recommend it. Take at least $20 cash to pay for food to “shoot” the fish!
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Max
Oct 5, 2024
Yellow semi submarine, you can feed the fishes. - Great experience, you can feed the fishes. My daughter who is 4 years old was having lots of fun. I would recommend to anyone.
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Maria_r
Sep 29, 2024
The host was really great... - The host was really great and helpful. This was such a nice and fun experience!! We shoot cool food torpedos so the fish can swarm the windows.
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Cheryl_r
Sep 29, 2024
Excellent Tour - Excellent! Beats Disneyland and Maui. My grandson loved feeding the fish abd they are real! Our guide was wonderful. I wish I could remember his name but I hope you tell him😎
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Hilary_r
Sep 29, 2024
Our Girl Scout troop had... - Our Girl Scout troop had a wonderful on the submarine tour! They loved feeding the fish at the different stops and had fun taking a million photos of the fish. Thanks to BRAD, who was an excellent tour guide!
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433almasg
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing underwater experience! - The view under water was amazing. Spotted a lot of fish. Brad and the captain were very welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank you for the memorable experience!
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Loredana_t
Sep 26, 2024
Seeing beautiful fishes - We enjoyed guving food to the fishes. We thank you for the nice crew and letting us to stay on the deck.
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Stacy
Oct 11, 2024
Very fun - Great experience! Neat way to see underwater if you don’t want to snorkel. You get a chance to feed the fish as well so there’s always something to see
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