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Experience an extraordinary adventure at sea as you go underwater in Barbados by taking a submarine day trip. It's an opportunity to experience the magic of the Caribbean underwater, an unusual perspective that most visitors never consider.
Whether you want to make Barbados day trips family-friendly or are on the lookout for unique water activities in Barbados, the Atlantis Submarine Day Dive is an experience you’ll always hold on to.
When one hears "Barbados water sports", they can only wish to paddleboard, jet ski, or surf the coast. Those are all a blast, but the island has a lot more to offer.
The best water activities in Barbados are:
Venue: Bridgetown, Barbados
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes (40–45 minutes underwater)
This submarine dive is among the top-rated Barbados day trips for all ages. Climb into an air-conditioned, non-pressurised submarine with large viewports and head under the waves to explore the west coast of Barbados.
You can dive up to 150 feet below the surface, taking in views of corals, wild marine life and shipwrecks.
Crewed by experienced professionals, Atlantis Submarines’ adventure is also one of the best day tours in Barbados for those who want to enjoy the magnificent sea without getting wet.
The submarine is battery-powered and maintains a negligible environmental footprint as it slides effortlessly over delicate reef ecosystems. We leave nothing behind and only take photographs.
Here’s why the Barbados Submarine Day Dive stands out from other water activities in Barbados:
Explore marine ecosystems in their natural habitats, ranging from octopus and fan corals, snappers and parrotfish, barracuda, and more. No climatological stunts, no enclosures, just pure nature.
You don't have to be a swimmer, or make the extra effort to purchase any additional equipment, or even be physically fit to enjoy the experience.
It is not like a diving or snorkeling experience, but it's all about boarding a boat and stepping into another world.
This experience opens doors to the extraordinary underwater world and is highly recommended for beginners.
The submarine is well-equipped with air-conditioned interiors, professional narration, and plenty of comfortable seating. It is among the easiest and most family-friendly tours in Barbados.
Capture the priceless memories of marine life as large viewing windows come in close contact with marine animals swimming right past you.
The large windows offer you a massive canvas through which you can experience and appreciate the underwater beauty in extreme comfort and warranted safety.
The Atlantis staff offers guided, 45-minute submersible tours during the day. The transfer vessel, a power catamaran, transfers passengers to and from the dive site.
You can also upgrade to Priority Boarding, where you can sit behind the submarine pilot. You not only have a front-row seat to the descent but can also follow the progress of navigation and marine tracking in real time.
If you are not sure whether to head for the land or sea, now you can experience the best of both worlds with the Down & Under Cave Combo.
Start the day with an enchanting tour of Harrison's Cave. Witness one of the island’s wonders with stalagmites, crystal clear pools, caverns, waterfalls, and awe-inspiring formations. Then, take your underwater journey on the Atlantis Submarine in nature’s natural environment to view Caribbean reef fish and explore the depths of Barbados’ platinum coast up to 150 feet beneath the surface.
This double-deal combo is most popular among island tourists and residents, offering two of the island's finest natural attractions in one.
This tour is best for:
Unlike other water activities in Barbados, whether based on or requiring physical exertion, Atlantis Submarines lets you stay dry and offers you a fantastic family day excursion.
It's a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the underwater world in total comfort with the latest high-tech equipment, led by local marine experts.
Atlantis Submarine Day and Night Dive is a highly rated Barbados tour, earning 4.5 stars in reviews on several sites. It has been operational for more than 38 years and boasts over 50,000 completed dives.
Moreover, the submarine promises a minimal environmental footprint. It moves smoothly over delicate coral reefs without harming the underwater species or disturbing marine ecosystems. Such characteristics make it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious travellers.
Most tourists will see just beauty in Barbados, but with Atlantis Submarine Day Dive, you can dive a little deeper. It's an opportunity to view and appreciate the island from a different point of view.
Whether it's your first time in Barbados or you're looking for a new experience in the Caribbean, this adventure is a must. Add it to your bucket list today and, tomorrow and build exotic marine memories like never before on each unique dive.
So, plan your submarine day dive with Atlantis Submarines Barbados and explore the unknown beneath!
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Atlantis Submarines Barbados is located in the Shallow Draught Bridgetown, Barbados and the tour is operated on Freshwater Bay Reef which ironically gets its name due to rain water ending up on the reef.
Media Coverage of 2023 World Environment Day and Atlantis Submarines Barbados Living Classroom Program
Our tagline sums it up: 'Experience a unique underwater adventure in a real Submarine!' Atlantis Submarines specializes in making the underwater world accessible to those who don't dive by taking them underwater in a fully air-conditioned cabin. Being aboard a real, untethered, free-moving submarine in the natural marine environment can be done in only a few places in the world.
June 5th 2023, The Shallow-draught, Bridgetown, Barbados- Under the theme “Living Sustainably…Reduce Plastics Pollution to Protect our Blue Economy”., Atlantis Submarines and the Ministry of Environment reestablished its long-standing partnership focused on environmental education, for World Environment day.
The Atlantis Submarines is one of the most popular activities to do in Barbados. It is the most comfortable way to experience underwater marine life without needing any special equipment or instructions of any kind.
