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Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
★ #6 of 12 in our Shore excursions from the cruise port list Picked from the 199 Aruba tours on Viator that pass our bar and kept for a cruise day, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
De Palm Tours' Atlantis submarine takes you to Barcadera Reef off Aruba for a 105 minute trip at $151 per adult. You meet at the Atlantis Adventures Center across from the Renaissance Resort and Casino. Tours leave hourly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check in at least 30 minutes before the start. The ride in the sub lasts 60 minutes and goes as deep as 130 feet.
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Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour at a glance
| Transport | Submarine with air conditioning |
| Duration | 105 minutes, with 60 minutes inside the submarine |
| Price is per | $151 per adult |
| Departure | Hourly, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Tour ends | 105 minutes after the start |
| Meeting point | Atlantis Adventures Center across from the Renaissance Resort and Casino |
| Arrival | Arrival at least 30 minutes before departure |
| Children | $137 per child ages 4 to 9 |
| Main trade-off | Tight submarine cabin |
| In the price | local taxes, 1-hour and 45 minute submarine expedition (actual time in submarine is 60-minutes) |
| Not in the price | gratuities, food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Local taxes
- 1-hour and 45 minute submarine expedition (actual time in submarine is 60-minutes)
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Price by option
Which option to book
There's 1 option for the 105 minute trip, with 60 minutes inside the sub. You pay $151 per adult.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour | $151 per adult · $137 child 4 to 9 | every 60 minutes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
The catch: Check in at least 30 minutes before your start. Hotel pickup isn't in the fare.
Route
How does the day work?
The trip starts with 45 minutes to get ready and board, then you spend 60 minutes in the sub.
- 45 min
1. De Palm Tours: Atlantis Submarines Expedition
The first 45 minutes cover the safety demo and boarding.
- 60 min
2. Barcadera Reef
Barcadera Reef gets an hour. The sub takes you as deep as 130 feet.
Getting ready to board takes 45 minutes and the reef visit takes 60 minutes, for a total of 105 minutes. Departures run hourly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You're back at the Atlantis Adventures Center 105 minutes after the start.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: The Atlantis Adventures Center is across the road from the Renaissance Resort and Casino.
- Check in: Come to the Downtown Atlantis Store at least 30 minutes before your start. For the 9 a.m. tour that's 8:30 a.m.
- Transport: The tour has no pickup. You make your own way to and from the meeting point.
From the desk
- If you want a trip without a swim, I'd point to the 60 minutes inside the sub. I'd choose it only if a tight cabin suits you.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The sub takes you underwater without a swim if a tight cabin suits you. The trip lasts 105 minutes with 60 minutes inside the sub. At Barcadera Reef the sub goes 130 feet deep.
RockaBeach's beach bus gives you 40 minutes at Arashi if time in the water matters more. The downtown walk keeps you on land for 2.5 hours at $39 per adult. For a tour on land with port pickup, AGW's countryside bus takes 4 hours.
Who it's not for
- Children under 4 are too young for this tour.
- Skip this if you don't like being in a tight cabin.
- Hotel pickup is not in the fare.
Good to know
Know before you go
Children can join from age 4, with ages 4 to 9 paying $137 per child. From age 10, the fare is $151 per adult.
Check in at the Downtown Atlantis Store at least 30 minutes before the start. For the 9 a.m. tour, be there by 8:30 a.m.
The Atlantis Adventures Center is across the road from the Renaissance Resort and Casino. You make your own way there and back, since the fare has no hotel pickup or drop off.
The sub's cabin is tight and has air conditioning. The trip takes 105 minutes with 60 minutes inside the sub.
Food and drinks cost extra and tips aren't in the fare.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. There's no refund if you cancel within 24 hours. Your ticket is mobile and each booking holds up to 30 people.
Reviews
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Which tour should I choose instead?
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Included port pickup
Aruba Countryside TourThe countryside bus gives you air conditioning and port pickup over 4 hours at $49 per adult.
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People also ask
- How much does the Atlantis submarine tour in Aruba cost?
From age 10, the fare is $151 per adult. Children ages 4 to 9 pay $137 per child.
- How deep does the Atlantis submarine go in Aruba?
The sub goes as deep as 130 feet at Barcadera Reef. The whole trip takes 105 minutes, with 60 minutes in the sub.
- Can children take the Atlantis submarine tour in Aruba?
Children can join from age 4. The fare is $137 per child through age 9.
- Where do I meet for the Atlantis submarine tour in Aruba?
You meet at the Atlantis Adventures Center across from the Renaissance Resort and Casino. Check in at the Downtown Atlantis Store 30 minutes before your start. Hotel pickup and drop off are not in the fare.
- Can I cancel the Atlantis submarine tour in Aruba for a refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. There's no refund if you cancel within 24 hours.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.