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Submarine Day Dives

The dive is ninety minutes total from departure at the office to return. The period spent underwater is forty to forty-five (40 - 45) minutes.

Yes you can. As long as the seats at the front of the cabi are available, the copilot will ensure you sit there and can converse with the submarine pilot as well as enjoy the view through the front view port.

During the day, when the sun is shining, the water acts as a prism and filters out the colours that the eye would see thus the reef appears all blue or grey. Most fish feed and hunt during the day so there is lots of activity to see more so than at night, which is more colourful but less active fish life as fish also sleep after dark and hide among the corals.

Lots of fish, bright sunlight penetrating to the floor of the ocean,visibility for long distances once the water is clear and more likly to see creatures and fish that are diurnal and feed during the day.

Depending on who you ask you will hear yes for children as the activity of fish and turtles attracts their attention and joy. For persons who snorkel and dive the day tour is much of same views though usually deeper whereas few scuba dive at night and the night tour tour is found to be more attractive.

Submarine day dives are considered those dives ...

Sushi under the sea is one of the offerings for group tours, where Sushi is served in bento boxes during the tour. For reservations and queries email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com

Atlantis was designed in 1984 to be a battery operated vessel emitting no pollutants into the ocean and committed to coexisting with the marine life, leaving the reef unscathed and to support and work with the local fishing sector. We were Green Globe www.greenglobe.com certified in 2012 and that international green standards body has certified our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint ever since then.

Atlantis has an active recycling program, we measure our electricity and diesel and gasoline be usage and in discussion on moving the charging of the submarine to renewables. Our efforts to repair the environment sees us support the Coral Alliance Barbados CORRALL www.corallbarbados.org, coral nurseries and plan to establish our own. Education of children through the living classroom schools program is also part of our efforts to give back.

 

Mask wearing is optional based on personal preference.

Submarine Night Dives

Submarine night dives are considered those dives done after daylight hours which usually fall between 5 pm and 8 pm.

A night  tour is later in the day and uses high lumen LED lights of 10,000 watts to enable viewing. Without sunlight after hours under water it can be pitch dark but the powerful lights makes the world of difference and bring out the colours of the reef. Night tours tend to attract more adults, as a romantic evening activity. Less fish are seen due to the fact that they sleep among the corals away from view normally. Nocturnal creatures can be spotted on the reef at night like your eels, and crustacea.

The dive is ninety minutes total from departure at the office to return. The period spent underwater is forty to forty-five (40 - 45) minutes.

The bright lights used on the night tour is a major feature to make possible the fact that you are fully submerged after dark. No sunlight means that without the lights on the submarine you would not be able to see your hand in front of your face. It is a quieter mood, less busy with fish as most are asleep, and only the nocturnals are around looking for food. Corals can be seen mating and feeding at night on occasion.

Divers will tell you it is better as they are accustomed to being in the water at night and know the drill, however they are wowed by being fully submerged at night.  Couples prefer the night as there are less children around and some prefer that atmosphere , along with the colourful scenery as a great pre-dinner activity.  We encourage people to try both and let us know. 

Yes you can as long as the seats have not already been reserved, priority allows you to sit at the front of the submarine, close to the pilot so you can converse and take a good view through his oversized view port.

Yes you can, on the day tour but not as easily at night. We can however arrange for drop off to dinner on the south or west coast after the night tour. If you email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com we are provide details and quotes.

Yes you can. As long as the seats at the front of the cabi are available,the copilot will ensure you sit there and can converse with the submarine pilot as well as enjoy the view through the front view port.

Yes, Sushi Under the sea is offered at night. Sushi under the sea is one of the offerings for group tours, where Sushi is served in bento boxes during the tour. For reservations and queries email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com.  It requires a 12 person minimum payment to enjoy this very unique experience.

Atlantis was designed in 1984 to be a battery operated vessel emitting no pollutants into the ocean and committed to coexisting with the marine life, leaving the reef unscathed and to support and work with the local fishing sector. We were Green Globe www.greenglobe.com certified in 2012 and that international green standards body has certified our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint ever since then.

Atlantis has an active recycling program, we measure our electricity and diesel and gasoline be usage and in discussion on moving the charging of the submarine to renewables. Our efforts to repair the environment sees us support the Coral Alliance Barbados CORRALL www.corallbarbados.org, coral nurseries and plan to establish our own. Education of children through the living classroom schools program is also part of our efforts to give back.

Mask wearing is optional based on personal preference.

General

Yes, and it may help you with this problem. Persons with claustrophobia,who have gone on the submarine, report being surprised that you tend to focus out through the viewport into the wide open ocean space rather than inside the submarine of itself. Unlike on an aircraft where the windows are high and you cannot see anything interesting outside for most of the trip, in the submarine, you sit facing the window and there are viewports all around and a large view port in front of the pilot that all can see out. Most of all you are not stuck in the submarine for the full tour if you really feel the need to disembark. It is best to notify your co-Pilot of your condition and sit close to him or her. In the event that you are very uncomfortable,we will be able to quietly get the Pilot to surface as well as request for the return of the passenger vessel. It takes a short time and we will partially or fully refund you.

Atlantis is not a cheap tour, we agree but it offers excellent quality due to its uniqueness, high tech nature and professionalism. To be taken underwater we must be in a highly sophisticated and safe vessel. Atlantis offers a number of discounted rates for children, teens, families, honeymooners etc, so we can work out a deal for you. Our customers say that they will definitely recommend the tour to others and that it was worth it.

Atlantis Barbados was established in February 1987 and has had no major incidents. We are certified by American Bureau of Shipping standards annually. All systems on the submarine are duplicated and the vessel floats to the surface when it is not powered. There is a surface control vessel that stays with the submarine throughout the tour and is in constant communication. We are proud of our highly professional staff, who are drug and alcohol free based on our random drug testing program. Our safety audits and stringent requirements for insurance purposes are a check and balance as we report conformance to all standards to our head office and insurers.

No, but there is a height restriction as children should be at least three feet in height, since the safety equipment on board is not recommended for children under that height.All children meeting the height requirement (and up to 12 years old) should be paid for irrespective of age.

Yes, there is and in short we recommend the following. All guests are required to wear shirts and shoes. Atlantis Submarines (Barbados) Inc reserves the right to exclude guests who wear inappropriate clothing. Examples of inappropriate wear include: Clothing displaying offensive messages/language; Swimwear or clothing which exposes inappropriate portions of the body.

Yes, we do provide an optional shuttle service, for during the daybandvat night, which is not included in the regular tour price.

In light of the recent increases in taxi tariffs, we will primarily maintain our $20 BBD pp round trip hotel shuttle service. Some parts of the island (zones) will see an increase to $35 BBD pp. They include but are not limited to:

South Coast - South of Oistins:

  • Little Arches
  • Abidah By Accra
  • Ocean Blue (formerly Peach & Quiet)
  • Ocean Spray
  • The Crane

West Coast - North of Fairmont Royal Pavilion:

  • St Peter's Bay
  • Cobbler's Cove
  • Port St. Charles
  • Port Ferdinand
  • Little Good Harbour
  • Sugar Cane Club 

Congratulations, and if you are between one to four months and not experiencing any problems, you should be fine. It would just depend on your tolerance to the motion on the shuttle boat that takes you to the submarine. Hardly any motion is felt as the submarine glides around underwater and you are sitting in air conditioned comfort.If you are over four months and may have discomfort seated for 50 minutes and slightly bending forward to see out the viewport you may want to consider carefully. Also, we apologise but there are no bathrooms on board.

Yes but it depends on the mobility of the individual as guests need to descend 11 steps on their own into the vessel. Permission should be obtained from Operations department through the Reservations staff and it will also be dependent on the weather and sea conditions. Visually and hearing impaired guests are welcomed but for your safety and comfort the Reservations staff should be advised at the time of the Reservations.

Yes, we are happy to accommodate all guests but for your own comfort and that of the other guests please advise us before so that we can allocate space on a tour with less than full capacity. If you can only do the tour on a specific time but require more than one seat, a fee of 50 % additional will apply. Guests who typically cannot fit into one airline seats with both hand rests down and are likely to require more than one seat on the submarine to ensure comfort, so please advise us prior so we can accommodate your needs.

Atlantis offers various tours and depending on the tour booked, alcoholic beverages may be offered to guests 18 years of age or older at some point during the tour. It is therefore advised that you do not take part in any alcoholic beverages offered, if you have a history of mental illness, you are on medication or believe or are known to have negative side effects from alcohol consumption.

Atlantis Submarines has one (1) operational submarine vessel and a second submarine which acts as a spare for the Atlantis Submarines international fleet

The submarine can carry a maximum of 48 guests.

In June 2018 the government of Barbados implemented measures to raise revenue from taxes to help the economy. The Product Development Levy was one of those measures and from July 1st attractions like Atlantis Submarines along with restaurants etc were required to charge customers and pay over to government an additional 2.5% of the ticket revenue. The amount will appear on your regular receipt along with the other applicable taxes

Guests are transported to the submarine onboard the Ocean Quest shuttle boat, using the lower and upper deck. The top deck has been retrofitted with seats and a canopy for the comfort and safety of our guests.

We offer Private Charters for our standard Expedition Tour (48 guests max). Your group also has the option to do our Tea Under the High Seas, Five Star Champagne Tour (22 guests max). or Sushi Under the sea

Atlantis Submarines Barbados offers discretionary rates to local residents at various times throughout the year. We do so in order to engender goodwill in the community and to make our experience accessible to families on lower incomes who themselves can become ambassadors for our product. Targeting residents and offering differential pricing is an established international marketing strategy determined by local economics; the need to maximize capacity and to be a good corporate citizen. Should you wish to comment on this policy please address all concerns to The General Manager, Mrs. Roseanne Myers at rgmyers@atlantissubmarines.com.

If you are staying at a hotel or guest house we offer shuttle bus transportation at a small fee for round trip transfers. If you book on line you can request this at the same time or call our office if you are already on island. If you are driving our address is The Shallow draught Bridgetown, St. Michael Barbados. See the driving instructions below from the south and west coast.

Directions from the South Coast

Follow highway 7 into Bridgetown (along Bay Street). Turn right after the Honda dealership (onto Fairchild Street). Turn left at the traffic lights (onto Bridge Street). Cross over the Bridge and follow the road to the left (onto the Wharf Road). Pass 2 sets of traffic lights and get into the right lane (along Princess Alice Highway). Make the 1st right turn after the Pelican Craft Centre (onto Prescod Blvd). Stay in the left lane when approaching the traffic lights, drive straight onto Prescod Blvd to the Elsie Payne Round About. Take the 2nd exit at the Elsie Payne Round About. Enter the Shallow Draught (small marina) via the guard hut on your right at the fenced gate. Guard will ask for your destination, please advise you are a guest of Atlantis Submarines. The Atlantis Submarines office is located in the only building in the Shallow Draught and the building is white, blue and green in colour. Welcome.

Directions from the West Coast

Drive south along the west coast (highway 1) until reaching the Frank Worrel Round About. Keep going right around the round about and take the 3rd exit from the Frank Worrel Round About (onto the Spring Garden Highway). Drive to the end of Spring Garden Highway and make the right turn at the traffic lights Keep in the left lane, go around the roundabout and take the third exit on your left, pass the triangle, immediately turn right and enter the security gate of the Shallow Draught(small marina). The guard will ask your destination, so advice that you are a guest of Atlantis. The Atlantis Submarines office is located in the only building in the Shallow Draught and the building is white, blue and green in colour. Welcome.

 

  • Customer cancellation should be completed 24 hours before your check-in time.
  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no shows can result in penalties.
  • Cancellation for groups of 10 or more persons are invited to reschedule to a later date of your convenience.

We distribute Comment Cards randomly during the boat ride returning to the dock in order to get your feedback but invite you to email us at bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com. You may also post comments on Google My Business page,  Trip Advisor, or our online social media platforms Facebook, Instagram.

By CREDIT CARD

  • You can pay by using the cash cart at the end of your booking process or you can pay by wire transfer from an international bank or bank transfer from a local bank.
  • Details are listed below or you can download them from the links above.

Atlantis Submarines Barbados Banking Details

COMPANY NAME:Atlantis Submarines (B'dos) Inc
COMPANY ADDRESS:
The Shallow Draught
Bridgetown
St Michael
Barbados
BANK NAME:CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
BANK ADDRESS:
Broad Street
Bridgetown
St Michael
Barbados
ACCOUNT NUMBER:6-180-7412
SWIFT CODE:FCIBBBBB
CURRENCY:US$
Contacts:
Esther Forde
Accounts Manger
Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 101
Fax: (246) 436-8933
 
Daria Welch
Office Manager
Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 102
Fax: (246) 436-8933

Atlantis Submarines Barbados Local Bank Details:

COMPANY NAME:Atlantis Submarines (B'dos) Inc
COMPANY ADDRESS:
The Shallow Draught
Bridgetown
St Michael
Barbados
BANK NAME:CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
BANK ADDRESS:
Broad Street
Bridgetown
St Michael
Barbados
ACCOUNT NUMBER:6-300-2233
SWIFT CODE:FCIBBBBB
CURRENCY:BDS$
ACCOUNT TYPE:Chequing
Contacts:
Esther Forde
Accounts Manger
Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 101
Fax: (246) 436-8933
 
Daria Welch
Office Manager
Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 102
Fax: (246) 436-8933

 

Yes, they can. Follow the steps below. If you want to pay by wire transfer please follow the wire instructions but if you book online, once registered you can pay online.

Here are the steps

Step 1 : Register as an agent to sell Atlantis.

Step 2 : Atlantis Sunmarines  will assign an agents code

Step 3 : Go on to Barbados.atlantissubmarines.com

Step 4 : Choose date and time from live inventory and input client information

Step 5 : Proceed to check-out cart 

Step 6 : Pay by credit card and run the total due, less your deposit 

 

In the section for the promocode please add your assigned agent code so we can credit the booking to you.

We will send a booking confirmation which you can forward to the client.

Safety FAQs

  • The submersibles are built to meet established regulatory rules and regulations and operated to meet established standards.
  • All pilots and crew members on the submersibles are certified through an extensive training program that is approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and other local jurisdictional authorities. 
  • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and jurisdictional authorities survey the submersibles annually to ensure they are in compliance with approved standards.
  • There are redundancies built into all critical systems.
  • The submersible is operated positively buoyant throughout the dive.  If power is switched off, the submersible will rise to the surface on its own.
  • The two vertical thrusters that must be operational to take the submersible underwater can be used to also surface the submersible.
  • The onboard air ballast system is independent of the electrical system and is designed to provide freeboard which is the distance between the top of the deck and the waterline during passenger transfers. This system can also be used for emergency ascents. The air ballast system can be operated by the pilot or by divers externally without any input from the crew on board the submersible. The operating depth of the submersible is accessible with standard scuba diving equipment.
  • There are approved documented procedures to avoid emergencies and respond to all possible emergencies.
  • In Barbados, all vessels are surveyed annually by an independent surveyor for the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and the Barbados Port Inc.
  • In an emergency the submersible can be returned to the surface from a depth of 150 feet in approximately one minute.
  • A manually operated drop weight is located beneath the submersible.  Releasing the weight will cause the submersible to quickly return to the surface.
  • An onboard manually operated hydraulic pump can be used to release an emergency buoy.  This buoy is attached to the submersible via a line and, when on the surface, marks the submersible's location.
  • The crew can open the two hatches from the inside or externally when the submersible is on the surface.
  • There is verbal communication with the sub in both surface and sub-sea operations

 

  • At Atlantis, we place paramount importance on the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew.
  • Our operations are guided by robust safety measures that encompass regular equipment maintenance, rigorous crew training programs, and comprehensive emergency response protocols. We constantly evaluate and enhance these measures to ensure the highest safety standards.
  • The safety features that encompass our design and operations have been established in conjunction with industry standards and years of experience.

 

  • Atlantis has been operating submersibles worldwide since 1985 and we have safely completed over 500,000 dives and carried over 17 million passengers worldwide on 13 submersibles.
  • The Barbados operation started its operation on Feb 15th 1987 over 36 years ago and has completed over 50,000 dives on three Atlantis Class submersibles and carried over 1.3 million passengers.

 

An Atlantis Class Tourist Submersible. Atlantis submersibles are classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

The Atlantis submersibles are certified to dive to a depth of 150 feet and operate in ABS and jurisdiction-approved dive sites where the sea floor does not exceed our maximum operating depth.

 

 

Atlantis submersibles are locally regulated by jurisdictional authorities at each site. US Coast Guard for the Hawaii and Guam operations, Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and the Barbados Port Inc. in Barbados, Dutch Shipping Inspectorate in Aruba and the Port Administration of Quintana Roo in Mexico.

A dedicated surface vessel remains on-site during all diving operations. The operator of this vessel is in constant verbal communication with the submersible both while submerged using an underwater wireless system and while on the surface using standard VHF.

  • The location of the sub can be marked by the pilot releasing air to the surface. This causes a known pattern on the surface identifying the location of the submersible.
  • For most of the journey underwater during the daytime tours the submersible is visible from the surface vessel.
  • The Barbados operation has been operating in the same location for most of its operational years and the pilots know the reef such that they can identify corals and the Surface Officer knows within 100 feet or less as to where the location is relative to the surface.
  • The Barbados operation does night tours and the lights of the submersible are easily seen on the surface from all operational depths. 

Employees are trained in maintaining the vessels and support equipment, and there is an established preventative maintenance program and a good inventory of spares for all the vessels at hand so components can be replaced before they fail and without the delays associated with acquiring new parts.