The dive is ninety minutes total from departure at the office to return. The period spent underwater is forty to forty-five (40 - 45) minutes.
Yes you can. As long as the seats at the front of the cabi are available, the copilot will ensure you sit there and can converse with the submarine pilot as well as enjoy the view through the front view port.
Yes you can, if you email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com for details and quotes.
During the day, when the sun is shining, the water acts as a prism and filters out the colours that the eye would see thus the reef appears all blue or grey. Most fish feed and hunt during the day so there is lots of activity to see more so than at night, which is more colourful but less active fish life as fish also sleep after dark and hide among the corals.
Lots of fish, bright sunlight penetrating to the floor of the ocean,visibility for long distances once the water is clear and more likly to see creatures and fish that are diurnal and feed during the day.
Depending on who you ask you will hear yes for children as the activity of fish and turtles attracts their attention and joy. For persons who snorkel and dive the day tour is much of same views though usually deeper whereas few scuba dive at night and the night tour tour is found to be more attractive
Submarine day dives are considered those dives ...
Sushi under the sea is one of the offerings for group tours, where Sushi is served in bento boxes during the tour. For reservations and queries email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com
Atlantis was designed in 1984 to be a battery operated vessel emitting no pollutants into the ocean and committed to coexisting with the marine life, leaving the reef unscathed and to support and work with the local fishing sector. We were Green Globe www.greenglobe.com certified in 2012 and that international green standards body has certified our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint ever since then.
Mask wearing is optional based on personal preference.
Submarine night dives are considered those dives done after daylight hours which usually fall between 5 pm and 8 pm.
A night tour is later in the day and uses high lumen LED lights of 10,000 watts to enable viewing. Without sunlight after hours under water it can be pitch dark but the powerful lights makes the world of difference and bring out the colours of the reef. Night tours tend to attract more adults, as a romantic evening activity. Less fish are seen due to the fact that they sleep among the corals away from view normally. Nocturnal creatures can be spotted on the reef at night like your eels, and crustacea.
The dive is ninety minutes total from departure at the office to return. The period spent underwater is forty to forty-five (40 - 45) minutes.
The bright lights used on the night tour is a major feature to make possible the fact that you are fully submerged after dark. No sunlight means that without the lights on the submarine you would not be able to see your hand in front of your face. It is a quieter mood, less busy with fish as most are asleep, and only the nocturnals are around looking for food. Corals can be seen mating and feeding at night on occasion.
Divers will tell you it is better as they are accustomed to being in the water at night and know the drill, however they are wowed by being fully submerged at night. Couples prefer the night as there are less children around and some prefer that atmosphere , along with the colourful scenery as a great pre-dinner activity. We encourage people to try both and let us know.
Yes you can as long as the seats have not already been reserved, priority allows you to sit at the front of the submarine, close to the pilot so you can converse and take a good view through his oversized view port.
Yes you can, on the day tour but not as easily at night. We can however arrange for drop off to dinner on the south or west coast after the night tour. If you email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com we are provide details and quotes.
Yes you can. As long as the seats at the front of the cabi are available,the copilot will ensure you sit there and can converse with the submarine pilot as well as enjoy the view through the front view port.
Yes, Sushi Under the sea is offered at night. Sushi under the sea is one of the offerings for group tours, where Sushi is served in bento boxes during the tour. For reservations and queries email bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com. It requires a 12 person minimum payment to enjoy this very unique experience.
Atlantis was designed in 1984 to be a battery operated vessel emitting no pollutants into the ocean and committed to coexisting with the marine life, leaving the reef unscathed and to support and work with the local fishing sector. We were Green Globe www.greenglobe.com certified in 2012 and that international green standards body has certified our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint ever since then.
Atlantis has an active recycling program, we measure our electricity and diesel and gasoline be usage and in discussion on moving the charging of the submarine to renewables. Our efforts to repair the environment sees us support the Coral Alliance Barbados CORRALL www.corallbarbados.org, coral nurseries and plan to establish our own. Education of children through the living classroom schools program is also part of our efforts to give back.
Mask wearing is optional based on personal preference.
Yes, and it may help you with this problem. Persons with claustrophobia,who have gone on the submarine, report being surprised that you tend to focus out through the viewport into the wide open ocean space rather than inside the submarine of itself. Unlike on an aircraft where the windows are high and you cannot see anything interesting outside for most of the trip, in the submarine, you sit facing the window and there are viewports all around and a large view port in front of the pilot that all can see out. Most of all you are not stuck in the submarine for the full tour if you really feel the need to disembark. It is best to notify your co-Pilot of your condition and sit close to him or her. In the event that you are very uncomfortable,we will be able to quietly get the Pilot to surface as well as request for the return of the passenger vessel. It takes a short time and we will partially or fully refund you.
Atlantis is not a cheap tour, we agree but it offers excellent quality due to its uniqueness, high tech nature and professionalism. To be taken underwater we must be in a highly sophisticated and safe vessel. Atlantis offers a number of discounted rates for children, teens, families, honeymooners etc, so we can work out a deal for you. Our customers say that they will definitely recommend the tour to others and that it was worth it.
Atlantis Barbados was established in February 1987 and has had no major incidents. We are certified by American Bureau of Shipping standards annually. All systems on the submarine are duplicated and the vessel floats to the surface when it is not powered. There is a surface control vessel that stays with the submarine throughout the tour and is in constant communication. We are proud of our highly professional staff, who are drug and alcohol free based on our random drug testing program. Our safety audits and stringent requirements for insurance purposes are a check and balance as we report conformance to all standards to our head office and insurers.
No, but there is a height restriction as children should be at least three feet in height, since the safety equipment on board is not recommended for children under that height.All children meeting the height requirement (and up to 12 years old) should be paid for irrespective of age.
Yes, there is and in short we recommend the following. All guests are required to wear shirts and shoes. Atlantis Submarines (Barbados) Inc reserves the right to exclude guests who wear inappropriate clothing. Examples of inappropriate wear include: Clothing displaying offensive messages/language; Swimwear or clothing which exposes inappropriate portions of the body.
Yes, we do provide an optional shuttle service, for during the daybandvat night, which is not included in the regular tour price.
In light of the recent increases in taxi tariffs, we will primarily maintain our $20 BBD pp round trip hotel shuttle service. Some parts of the island (zones) will see an increase to $35 BBD pp. They include but are not limited to:
South Coast - South of Oistins:
West Coast - North of Fairmont Royal Pavilion:
Congratulations, and if you are between one to four months and not experiencing any problems, you should be fine. It would just depend on your tolerance to the motion on the shuttle boat that takes you to the submarine. Hardly any motion is felt as the submarine glides around underwater and you are sitting in air conditioned comfort.If you are over four months and may have discomfort seated for 50 minutes and slightly bending forward to see out the viewport you may want to consider carefully. Also, we apologise but there are no bathrooms on board.
Yes but it depends on the mobility of the individual as guests need to descend 11 steps on their own into the vessel. Permission should be obtained from Operations department through the Reservations staff and it will also be dependent on the weather and sea conditions. Visually and hearing impaired guests are welcomed but for your safety and comfort the Reservations staff should be advised at the time of the Reservations.
Yes, we are happy to accommodate all guests but for your own comfort and that of the other guests please advise us before so that we can allocate space on a tour with less than full capacity. If you can only do the tour on a specific time but require more than one seat, a fee of 50 % additional will apply. Guests who typically cannot fit into one airline seats with both hand rests down and are likely to require more than one seat on the submarine to ensure comfort, so please advise us prior so we can accommodate your needs.
Atlantis offers various tours and depending on the tour booked, alcoholic beverages may be offered to guests 18 years of age or older at some point during the tour. It is therefore advised that you do not take part in any alcoholic beverages offered, if you have a history of mental illness, you are on medication or believe or are known to have negative side effects from alcohol consumption.
Atlantis Submarines has one (1) operational submarine vessel and a second submarine which acts as a spare for the Atlantis Submarines international fleet
The submarine can carry a maximum of 48 guests.
In June 2018 the government of Barbados implemented measures to raise revenue from taxes to help the economy. The Product Development Levy was one of those measures and from July 1st attractions like Atlantis Submarines along with restaurants etc were required to charge customers and pay over to government an additional 2.5% of the ticket revenue. The amount will appear on your regular receipt along with the other applicable taxes
Guests are transported to the submarine onboard the Ocean Quest shuttle boat, using the lower and upper deck. The top deck has been retrofitted with seats and a canopy for the comfort and safety of our guests.
We offer Private Charters for our standard Expedition Tour (48 guests max). Your group also has the option to do our Tea Under the High Seas, Five Star Champagne Tour (22 guests max). or Sushi Under the sea
Atlantis Submarines Barbados offers discretionary rates to local residents at various times throughout the year. We do so in order to engender goodwill in the community and to make our experience accessible to families on lower incomes who themselves can become ambassadors for our product. Targeting residents and offering differential pricing is an established international marketing strategy determined by local economics; the need to maximize capacity and to be a good corporate citizen. Should you wish to comment on this policy please address all concerns to The General Manager, Mrs. Roseanne Myers at rgmyers@atlantissubmarines.com.
If you are staying at a hotel or guest house we offer shuttle bus transportation at a small fee for round trip transfers. If you book on line you can request this at the same time or call our office if you are already on island. If you are driving our address is The Shallow draught Bridgetown, St. Michael Barbados. See the driving instructions below from the south and west coast.
Directions from the South Coast
Follow highway 7 into Bridgetown (along Bay Street). Turn right after the Honda dealership (onto Fairchild Street). Turn left at the traffic lights (onto Bridge Street). Cross over the Bridge and follow the road to the left (onto the Wharf Road). Pass 2 sets of traffic lights and get into the right lane (along Princess Alice Highway). Make the 1st right turn after the Pelican Craft Centre (onto Prescod Blvd). Stay in the left lane when approaching the traffic lights, drive straight onto Prescod Blvd to the Elsie Payne Round About. Take the 2nd exit at the Elsie Payne Round About. Enter the Shallow Draught (small marina) via the guard hut on your right at the fenced gate. Guard will ask for your destination, please advise you are a guest of Atlantis Submarines. The Atlantis Submarines office is located in the only building in the Shallow Draught and the building is white, blue and green in colour. Welcome.
Directions from the West Coast
Drive south along the west coast (highway 1) until reaching the Frank Worrel Round About. Keep going right around the round about and take the 3rd exit from the Frank Worrel Round About (onto the Spring Garden Highway). Drive to the end of Spring Garden Highway and make the right turn at the traffic lights Keep in the left lane, go around the roundabout and take the third exit on your left, pass the triangle, immediately turn right and enter the security gate of the Shallow Draught(small marina). The guard will ask your destination, so advice that you are a guest of Atlantis. The Atlantis Submarines office is located in the only building in the Shallow Draught and the building is white, blue and green in colour. Welcome.
We distribute Comment Cards randomly during the boat ride returning to the dock in order to get your feedback but invite you to email us at bdsres@atlantissubmarines.com. You may also post comments on Google My Business page, Trip Advisor, or our online social media platforms Facebook, Instagram.
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Atlantis Submarines Barbados Banking Details
| Company Name: | Atlantis Submarines (B'dos) Inc |
| Company Address: | The Shallow Draught Bridgetown St Michael Barbados |
| Bank Name: | CIBC First Caribbean International Bank |
| Bank Address: | Broad Street Bridgetown St Michael Barbados |
| Account Number: | 6-180-7412 |
| Swift Code: | FCIBBBBB |
| Currency: | US$ |
| Contacts: | Esther Forde Accounts Manger Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 101 Fax: (246) 436-8933 Daria Welch Office Manager Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 102 Fax: (246) 436-8933 |
Atlantis Submarines Barbados Local Bank Details:
| Company Name: | Atlantis Submarines (B'dos) Inc |
| Company Address: | The Shallow Draught Bridgetown St Michael Barbados |
| Bank Name: | CIBC First Caribbean International Bank |
| Bank Address: | Broad Street Bridgetown St Michael Barbados |
| Account Number: | 6-300-2233 |
| Swift Code: | FCIBBBBB |
| Currency: | BDS$ |
| Account Type: | Chequing |
| Contacts: | Esther Forde Accounts Manger Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 101 Fax: (246) 436-8933 Daria Welch Office Manager Tel: (246) 436-8968 Ext 102 Fax: (246) 436-8933 |
Yes, they can. Follow the steps below. If you want to pay by wire transfer please follow the wire instructions but if you book online, once registered you can pay online.
Here are the steps
Step 1 : Register as an agent to sell Atlantis.
Step 2 : Atlantis Sunmarines will assign an agents code
Step 3 : Go on to Barbados.atlantissubmarines.com
Step 4 : Choose date and time from live inventory and input client information
Step 5 : Proceed to check-out cart
Step 6 : Pay by credit card and run the total due, less your deposit
In the section for the promocode please add your assigned agent code so we can credit the booking to you.
We will send a booking confirmation which you can forward to the client.
An Atlantis Class Tourist Submersible. Atlantis submersibles are classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The Atlantis submersibles are certified to dive to a depth of 150 feet and operate in ABS and jurisdiction-approved dive sites where the sea floor does not exceed our maximum operating depth.
Atlantis submersibles are locally regulated by jurisdictional authorities at each site. US Coast Guard for the Hawaii and Guam operations, Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and the Barbados Port Inc. in Barbados, Dutch Shipping Inspectorate in Aruba and the Port Administration of Quintana Roo in Mexico.
A dedicated surface vessel remains on-site during all diving operations. The operator of this vessel is in constant verbal communication with the submersible both while submerged using an underwater wireless system and while on the surface using standard VHF.
Employees are trained in maintaining the vessels and support equipment, and there is an established preventative maintenance program and a good inventory of spares for all the vessels at hand so components can be replaced before they fail and without the delays associated with acquiring new parts.
The Atlantis Submarine vessel was designed as a tourist submersible for recreation purposes. It was rigidly tried, tested and certified before the first dive on the first submarine nearly 38 years ago and each vessel has been recertified annually thereafter based on continuously reviewed standards. Here are six reasons we continue to surpass the highest standards and garner the confidence of our internal team, customers and industry partners. Safety features have been designed in and the preventative maintenance program ensures specifications are met. So here are six reasons you should feel safe.
Hull design:
Window design:
Control systems design:
Atlantis submersibles are designed above the waterline so that crew and passengers can enter/exit while the sub is on the surface and the hatches can be opened and closed by either crew inside the submersibles or outside.
Certified by Class/Jurisdiction:
Our history and legacy: