How long is the Atlantis submarine tour?
45-minute
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. A new adventure awaits you at depths up to 100 feet! Enjoy the view in air-conditioned comfort and safety.
Is Atlantis Submarine Safe?
Atlantis has been sharing the magnificence of Hawaii’s undersea world since 1988 using the environmentally safe submarines that are battery powered, emit no pollutants, and quietly move through the water, disturbing no one. It’s the ultimate in sustainable tourism.
How deep does the Atlantis Submarine go?
Atlantis Submarines
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 150 feet (46 m) |
| Propulsion | DC battery-powered electric thrusters |
| Speed | 2.5 knots (4.6 km/h) submerged |
| Test depth | 150 feet (46 m) |
Does Atlantis Submarine have a bathroom?
There’s no room for a bathroom on a submarine, nor the transfer boat. You have to use the bathroom at the Atlantis Submarine storefront before getting on the transfer boat. over a year ago. over a year ago.
What do you wear to a submarine tour?
We recommend shorts or long pants for both women and men, due to the fact that it is easier to climb down the entrance ladder into the sub wearing that style of clothing. The submarine is air conditioned and kept at a comfortable room temperature throughout the dive.
Can you get seasick in a submarine?
Originally Answered: Can one feel seasick onboard a submarine? Yes: If the submarine is on or at the surface, subject to wave motion, or if the submarine encounters strong tidal or current flows, or if the submarine is maneuvering (including diving or surfacing) violently.
Can a pregnant woman go in a submarine?
Yes, our submarines are completely safe for pregnant women. They are pressurized, much like an airplane.
What do people wear inside a submarine?
Submarine Uniform (Poopie Suit) They are made of lint-free polyester, because lint could clog the air purification system. This garment, known as a “poopie suit,” is simple, easy to wear, and practical.
Why are there no windows in a submarine?
There is no reason to have a window because submarines are submerged almost all the time. Besides, there is nothing to see. Submarines operate in open ocean and stay away from any kind of ocean floor. Using external lights to allow people to look through a window would defeat the purpose of being stealthy.
Do your ears pop in a submarine?
No. The effect on air pressure of the compression of the hull at depth is minimal. There may be a pop when equalizing with the atmosphere prior to opening hatches on the surface. The ability to clear one’s ears (valsalva) is critical to serving on a submarine however.
What to do with Atlantis Submarines in Mexico?
Tell your vacation story for years to come, after a tour with Atlantis Submarines. Join the meager 1% of the world’s population to travel more than 100 feet – over 30 meters – below the surface to discover the wonders of the deep. Take the plunge in Mexico’s only submarine designed for tourists to explore the tropical life of the Caribbean.
How to dive in Cozumel?
Your submarine dive adventure begins on board ferry vessel Ana that will take you on a 12 minute cruise along Cozumel’s west coast. Upon arriving at the Chankanaab dive site you are transferred to the Atlantis Submarine where you will have the opportunity to view this underwater paradise through large windows in air-conditioned comfort.
Can you go on a submarine tour in Mexico?
SUBMARINE TOURS IN COZUMEL Let us take you on Mexico’s only submarine designated for tourism, the Atlantis XII. This incredible vessel gently glides to depths of over 100 feet while keeping you and your family in pressurized, air-conditioned comfort.
Where does tour departs from at Atlantis?
Tour departs from the Atlantis Retail Store located at Carretera a Chankanaab in the South Hotel Zone. For cruise passengers arriving to the Puerta Maya or International SSA piers the meeting point is close to the terminals, about a 5-10 minute walk (most Carnival, RCCL and some others).