#Underwater submarine dock update#
#Underwater submarine dock windows#

The Atlantis team bought the ship for $1 and spent thousands to carefully sink the ship to the sandy bottom of the ocean floor in an area that was devoid of a coral reef. The Carthaginian was going to be scuttled at sea because it needed major repairs. Another Lahaina icon that my wife would visit as a child until the museum fell into disrepair and started sinking in the harbor.

This historical vessel was once a floating whale museum in Lahaina Harbor. The Carthaginian is a replica of a 19th-century whaling ship. The shuttle ride is required as they keep the Atlantis Submarine near the Carthaginian sunken ship. Related article: The Ultimate Guide to Maui Whale Watching Of course, Maui’s best whale-watching tours provide a more spectacular experience! If whales are spotted, the captain will stop to watch the action. Welcome aboard the Atlantis Submarine’s shuttle boat.įrom December to early April, the shuttle ride is also an opportunity to see humpback whales during Maui’s famous whale season. The adventure starts in an open-air, covered shuttle boat as your guide will entertain you with facts and historical information about Lahaina and Maui as you motor out to the Atlantis Submarine which is waiting for you down the coast. You will board a shuttle boat to take you on a 15-minute boat ride to meet the Atlantis Submarine. My son looking out of his window on the Atlantis Submarine.įor the Maui-based Atlantis Submarine, there is also an Atlantis Submarine out of Waikiki and Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, you will start the tour at Lahaina Harbor.

#Underwater submarine dock windows#

Each person gets a bench seat facing large windows for easy viewing. The Atlantis can hold 48 passengers comfortably. At one point, the captain will land the submarine gently on the ocean bottom at 130 feet. Most of the tour on the Atlantis is at a depth of 100 to 115 feet. Powered by batteries for a quiet and smooth ride, the Atlantis Submarine travels at 3 MPH across the seafloor. As a submarine, she is designed with a 600-foot crush depth. The Atlantis Submarine is a $7.5 million submarine specially designed for tours. The ReefDancer explores the reef in front of Lahaina Baby Beach. She is updated and ready for your family’s underwater adventure. While their marketing material feels out of the 80s, their semi-sub is well-maintained and modern.Īlso, the ReefDancer came out of a month-long dry dock renovation in February 2022. I was impressed with the design, look, and feel of the semi-sub.

Let the adventure begin.ĭon’t let the 30+ year age of the ReefDancer scare you. Immediately, you are in the turquoise blue waters of Maui and floating above the reef. Two diesel engines power the ReefDancer out of Lahaina Harbor. Learn More About the ReefDancer Semi-Sub.Learn More About the Atlantis Submarine.We have vetted both tour operators and are honored to be partners with them. Thanks for booking with these links as we make a small commission at no cost to you. You can book both these tours at the best price below. Let the battle begin: ReefDancer vs Atlantis Submarine Maui. The right tour depends on your situation, preference, and price point for these two fun and educational tours. Since the location isn’t an issue, I’ll break down what you can expect and some drawbacks of both. They are actually a few slips apart in the harbor. The two underwater tours leave from Lahaina Harbor in downtown Lahaina, West Maui. The Atlantis is a true submarine adventure where you can explore a sunken ship at 100-ft depth but the cost is almost three times higher. ReefDancer vs Atlantis: The semi-submarine ReefDancer is best for those families looking for a 75-minute, underwater experience for young kids.

#Underwater submarine dock update#

We will be providing updates to travel as well as outlets for community support on our Maui Travel Update page. Maui Travel Update following Lahaina Fireĭue to the devastating fire, travel to Lahaina is closed.