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Atlantis Submarines Barbados to Double Capacity

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Atlantis III and Atlantis XV preparing to dive in Barbados

This is another first for this award winning operation, as it attempts to fight the recession in an innovative way by fully utilizing two 48 seater submarines, Atlantis III and XV, on heavy cruise ship days and at prime time. "This double capacity though not required daily or year round, will allow guests to dive at their leisure and at times that are usually in very high demand." This was the sentiment of Roseanne Myers General Manger for Atlantis Submarines in Barbados, who added "Recession brings opportunity and though initially we were charged with the responsibility to swap out and use the later model submarine after the closure of a sister operation in the Caribbean, we decided to take advantage of what may be a robust cruise season".

During the winter months, primetime dives between 9 am and 1 pm are usually in high demand especially when three or four cruise ships call at the same time. With the two vessels running on the same schedule we can maximize the benefit which otherwise goes a begging on those days. "This way we can satisfy all market segments, that is residents, land based and cruise visitors, year round. Though the recession is expected to continue well into 2010 it is hoped that repeat guests to Barbados who may not have visited Atlantis to experience the 48 passenger vessel, will find double the reasons to do so now. A very important market niche for Barbados in the winter is also the Meetings and Incentives or MICE market, which requires exclusive " Five Star" charters which we can now confirm well in advance.

Submarine tours depart every hour on the hour in the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The Reception lounge at the Shallow Draught in Bridgetown is the takeoff point for the tour and is itself becoming an archive of Atlantis’ 22 year history in Barbados. The reception lounge is home to the original pilot console from TS II the last 28-seater submarine ever built, which was on display at Expo '86 in Canada and then made its way to Barbados in 1986. It was transferred to the US Virgin Islands before being taken out of service.

This winter will see the operation of Atlantis III and XV the first and last 48 passenger submarines built by the parent company in Vancouver. The latter was originally sent to Barbados for safekeeping and maintenance until a new home is identified. Robert Hinds, Operations manager for Atlantis Barbados says "We have a small, dedicated team of qualified persons capable of maintaining these vessels in pristine condition. But we also feel that we can operate two submarines and offer increased capacity to land based and cruise passengers and provide a "WOW" factor as guests in one vessel see the other pass by. It is exciting for us and it will be even more so for our guests".

Atlantis Submarines Barbados operates two 48 passenger submarines that provide the opportunity to see the underwater world in safety and comfort and to enjoy the reef and fish life that many non divers do not get to see. For more information please contact us at www.atlantissubmarines.com, toll free at 1 866 546 7820 or send email enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Atlantis Submarines can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.

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