Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise

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Catalina Adventure Tours
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Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
64 reviews

Hop aboard the Nautilus, a custom-built yellow semi-submarine, and embark on a tour of a protected marine sanctuary. Marvel at the underwater world and feed the fish right from your seat.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Live tour guide
English

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5 out of 5 stars
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Joan – United States

It was great fun! We saw tons of fish. The fish were up close and personal.

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5 out of 5 stars
J
James – United States

It was better than expected, who knew there were that many fish so close to shore. But alas, no fishing zone.

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Highlights

  • Explore an underwater sanctuary on the famous custom-built yellow semi-submarine
  • See marine wildlife up close from your own personal explorer's seat
  • Cruise through a kelp forest on an educational mission
  • Interact with the fish through your own porthole and feed them with a specially designed feeding system
  • Tour is located on Catalina Island-transportation by ferry is not included

Full description

Join the captain and crew and set off on a 45-minute exploratory mission through Lover's Cove, a State Marine Conservation Area sanctuary. Traverse amazing undersea gardens and ocean habitats in our custom built yellow semi-submersible submarine designed after America's first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, on a trip that is both educational and entertaining.

Let your imagination descend into the depths of the ocean as you explore the magic and wonder of undersea life on the Nautilus. Venture into the ocean and through the kelp forest in a state-of-the-art vessel. Learn about what you see with the crew and research team and let them entertain you with their stories.

As you learn and explore, interact with the fish through a specially designed feeding system. Launch fish food torpedoes right from your seat (at an additional cost) and instigate feeding frenzies right outside your personal porthole.
Tour is located on Catalina Island- transportation by ferry to island not included.

Includes

  • 45-minute guided semi-submarine cruise
  • Gratuities
  • Ferry to Avalon (needs to be purchased separately)
  • Fish food (available for purchase on board)

Not suitable for

  • People with claustrophobia
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People with motion sickness

Meeting point

Please meet the local partner at Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, CA 90704, USA.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Food
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Please note that this cruise departs from Avalon on Santa Catalina Island. You must take the ferry to Avalon prior to boarding this tour
  • Tour participants must be able to transfer to the vessel and walk 12 steep steps down to and up from the seating area
  • For safety reasons, you should be in good health and free from claustrophobia or anxiety symptoms, high blood pressure, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure
  • Children (3-11) and infants (0-2) must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants (2 and under) are required to have a ticket to ride the semi-submarine
  • All departures are subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions. Schedules are subject to change without notice
  • If you cancel your tour, you will be given a voucher for the same tour valid for 1 year from the original date of departure

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 64 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
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Joan – United StatesMay 24, 2025 – Verified booking
It was great fun! We saw tons of fish. The fish were up close and personal.
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James – United StatesMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
It was better than expected, who knew there were that many fish so close to shore. But alas, no fishing zone.
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Melissa – United StatesMay 7, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide was fantastic. She answered questions and kept us entertained with her spunky personality!

Product ID: 254162

Activity provider:
Catalina Adventure Tours

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