Submarines in the Big Island of Hawaii are exciting

When was the last time you were on a submarine ride to see the fish?

Off the coast of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii you'll have an opportunity to do just that. Atlantis Submarine cruises will take you on a submarine cruise on one of their 5 million dollar underwater viewing vessels to depths of over 100 feet and stay submerged for approximately 40 minutes!

This is not your typical glass bottom boat ride, as this Atlantis submarine boat actually submerges to the ocean floor. Large window ports are located at every seat, the cabin is fully air-conditioned with lots of ventilation and the underwater viewing of Hawaii tropical fish is spectacular.

You will see the fish from a vantage point that would be unavailable to you through other means. Even scuba divers would have difficulty submerging to this depth and staying down for this length of time. You'll see much Hawaii marine life, tons of tropical fish and enjoy encounters with White Tip Reef Sharks are not uncommon. As you descend deeper you will notice the colors inside the submarine cabin changing as the light is filtered from the water above.

Once at the sea floor you'll be immersed in the world of the fish and the underwater sea life. This boat tour is highly educational and is recommended for children, however they must be over the height of 3 ft tall.

Helpful Tips from Tom Barefoot - Submarines in the Big Island of Hawaii:

• There is no age limit on the submarine, but there is a height limit - you must be at least three feet tall.

• Photography through the submarine's portholes is rewarding if you place the camera lens as close to the glass as possible, don't use a flash, and use 400 ASA film.

• The dive itself takes an hour, but the time spent checking in and riding on the shuttle boat to the sub adds another hour.

• Colors change at 150 feet depth. Don't be surprised when the filtered sunlight turns your brown eyes blue and your white t-shirt yellow!

• Prices vary throughout the day, on different dives.

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