Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

4.4 (617 reviews) Catalina Island, USA
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Duration45m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

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 designed fish food torpedo buttons. Designed after America's first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, the 45-minute journey is the destination itself as our captain and his crew ventures out on an exploratory mission to the undersea gardens of Avalon Bay.

What's included

  • 45-minute submarine tour
  • English guide
  • 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 Catalina Island - use Catalina Express or Newport Flyer

What to expect

  1. 45m
    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 sanctuary known as the Lovers' Cove. Equipped with torpedo buttons, adventurers can create a feeding frenzy right from their viewing porthole for an additional charge. On the way back to the marina, enjoy breathtaking harbor views on the top deck of the submarine. Weather permitting, undersea garden tours depart hourly year round from mid-morning until an hour before sunset.

    Note: we highly suggest you secure transportation to Catalina island prior to booking tour to confirm you can get to the tour as the boat to the island sells out quickly.
    Catalina Express or Newport Flyer for your transportation needs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Welcome to Catalina! Find us at the Green Pleasure Pier. Check in at our booth at the end of the pier—our ride boards just behind it! Bring your sense of adventure!

End point

Welcome to Catalina! Find us at the Green Pleasure Pier. Check in at our booth at the end of the pier—our ride boards just behind it! Bring your sense of adventure!

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are located on Catalina Island, You must secure transportation to the island to take the tour. There are no refunds if you miss the tour
  • Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Your tickets will be held at the will-call window for collection on the day of the tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants (2 years old and under) must be ticketed on a USCG vessel; fare is free-of-charge but fees apply
  • You MUST arrive 15 minutes prior to boarding to check in. We leave promptly at the scheduled time and cannot wait. When booking travel to the island please make sure to give enough time from arrival to island to get to tour departure location.
  • Late Policy: The Nautilus expedition departs from only one location. If you arrive late, we are not able to provide you with a refund. Our tours are scheduled to provide you with the best experience possible, and we are not able to make any exceptions if you are late.

Cancellation policy

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

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