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Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon | 45 minutes

369 Reviews | Catalina Island
From $53.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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45-Minute Semi-Submarine Tour
2 Adults x $53.00
$106.00
Approx Total
$106.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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 Island -Catalina express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.

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.

Meeting points

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!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Catalina Adventure Tours (Pass By)

    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. **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.

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Additional Info

  • 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.

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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369 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    237
  • 4 stars
    55
  • 3 stars
    34
  • 2 stars
    16
  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 237 reviews with 5 stars

Overall, it was an...

Published on Jan, 2025

Overall, it was an excellent experience. We were able to see plenty of fish and coral reefs under water.

This is our second time...

Published on Dec, 2024

This is our second time riding in this submarine and I would do it again. It’s a great way to experience the underwater world of Catalina without getting wet. Brad gave interesting insight into the fish and plant life as we cruised the lagoon.

Nice experience watching fishes under water

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a great experience watching so many fishes under water, especially when we fed them. The guide was also very helpful and provided many good advices.

Chill

Published on Dec, 2024

It wasn’t that deep. But I am surprised that you can see lots of fishes. Good reco for the price point

Highly recommend

Published on Dec, 2024

Took kids to this experience while we are on Catalina, really great experience and my kids like it. Recommend buying the fish food, it’s fun to shoot those food to the fish

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