Cozumel Atlantis Sub Trip

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The Atlantis Submarine

Tour Chankannab Reef to a Depth of 100 Ft

Looks like something out of an old Jules Vernes movie, right? And, yes, the Atlantis Submarine experience does share some similarities with the adventure classic, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

Thankfully, you won't seeing any submarine-devouring giant, squids.

But you will go deep down into the blue -- to 100 ft depths in some places. And, at the climax, they take you right

over to the edge of a 'wall' that drops off to 1,800 ft (!)

You'll see big fish and little ones, waving fan coral, sea turtles if you're lucky, barracuda, angel fish and more.

But unlike passengers in the rollicking sci-fi adventure, you'll be experiencing it all in total safety and comfort..

Right, typical view out one of the sub's clean, polished portholes. Laminated fish guides are hung beside the openings so you can identify species as you come upon them.

The Atlantis sub is US-coast-guard-certified and manned by a professional, licensed captain and crew. It's pressure-controlled, fully air conditioned with comfortable, formed-bucket seating for 48, a shelf in front for your camera or purse, big, super-clean port-holes for looking out.

If you want to experience the life of a beautiful reef up close and personal but without getting wet or loading on dive tanks, gear and taking lessons, this is a great way to get a first taste of the serene and magical World Down Under.

Left a curious sea turtle is captured swimming by the porthole windows eliciting ooh's and ah's from the passengers inside the sub.

We would also recommend this activity to water sportsmen who have friends or family who don't dive--but you'd like to share your enthusiasm with them.

Because, don't forget, unlike when you're diving or snorkeling, here you'll be able to talk aloud to your buddies and make comments on what you see going by out the porthole.

The craft itself is intriguing, an ingenuous design that we deem worth the price of admission alone.

It was developed by the current president of the company, Dennis Hurd, who came up with the idea during his tenure as a design engineer for International Hydrodynamics, a world-leader in deep-sea manned submersibles and the developer of submersibles that could tend North Sea oil rigs to depths of 6,600 feet

It's electric-battery powered so totally environmentally friendly. Can stay on the bottom for up to 24 hours if necessary. And it has amazing maneuverability. It glides along very slowly and very close to the bottom so you see everything. It can move sideways and swivel. It can hover. And it does all this as smoothly as slipping a spoon into melting jello.

Personally, staring out the portholes as the famous Chankannab reef slowly eased by was a thrilling, once-in-a-life-time experience for this writer.

Left, a large, purposeful-looking barracuda goes streaming by. Glad we were on the inside looking out!

But the trip was also a very serene and calming one. Everything was so professionally handled, the boat ship-shape, the crew so reassuring and obviouslly capable that I, a big fraidy-cat who avoids any physical activity that could remotely be deemed dangerous, felt totally relaxed and at ease the entire time.

I think I'm going to take my elderly but spry Mom and Dad out with us next go round. It would also be an exciting and educational activity for families with children. For more information or to make a reservation, Email Us.

Right, happy family group posed in the interior of the sub. Note the pilot's window at the back of the picture, the comfortable bucket seats, the shelving, big clean portholes and the hanging fish identification cards everywhere.

Nitty Gritty Details:

Getting There:

The attractive launching station for the Atlantis tour is located approximately 1.5 miles south of downtown San Miguel near the International pier. It's an easy cab ride from anywhere on the east side of the island. Parking for rental cars can also be arranged in advance for passengers with reservations and a paid deposit. (Ask us about this option when you contact us).

Time Involved:

Allow a total of approximately 2 hours. 15 minutes for orientation and registration. 15 minutes aboard the vessel, Ana, which takes you on a very pretty ride out to the sub. 10 minutes to get everyone loaded aboard and ready to roll. 45 minutes under water. Then back you go to where you started.

Schedules:

Email us for Availability. This is an extremely popular tour but we will work with you to try to find a trip that will fit your needs.

Prices:

Adults: $79/person

Children: $45/person

NOTE: These prices are up to $10 less than we have seen on several other websites. And, If you are coming on a cruise, you will save up to 40% by booking directly rather than through your ship. Pricing does not include the $2/per person marine park fee which is collected at the time you go out.

A 20% deposit is required to hold the reservation. This is fully refundable if weather causes a cancellation or your ship schedule changes making it impossible for you to join the trip.

Restrictions

Children must be over 3 feet in height.

If you have serious mobility issues, you should be aware that you will be required to climb up and down a sturdy, 7-step ladder to get between the deck of the sub and the cabin and back. There are strong rails on both sides, however, and there is a crew member ready to assist should you need a little extra help..

For More Questions or to Get Started Booking this Tour

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Pictured Above, the Cozumel Atlantis Sub awaiting passengers in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean water. In the background you can also view the launch that will take you from headquarters out to the sub, a refereshing and scenic 30 minute round trip that offers a pretty view of Cozumel's coastline along the way.