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Name: | Atlantis submarine |
Builders: | Atlantis Submarines International Incorporated, Vancouver BC |
Preceded by: | None |
Subclasses: | Atlantis I, Atlantis II, Atlantis III, Atlantis IV, Atlantis V, Atlantis VI, Atlantis VII, Atlantis IX, Atlantis X, Atlantis XII, Atlantis XIV |
In commission: | 1986-present |
Completed: | 10 |
General characteristics Atlantis XII | |
Type: | Tourism submarine |
Length: | 65 feet (20 m) |
Beam: | 13 feet (4.0 m) |
Draught: | 8 feet (2.4 m) |
Depth: | 150 feet (46 m) |
Propulsion: | DC battery-powered electric thrusters |
Speed: | 2.5 knots (4.6 km/h) submerged |
Test depth: | 150 feet (46 m) |
Complement: | 48 to 64 |
Crew: | 3 |
Armament: | none |
Armour: | none |
Atlantis Submarines Global Site. HAWAII Kona Maui Waikiki CARIBBEAN Aruba Barbados Cozumel Grand Cayman PACIFIC Guam. Atlantis Adventures Atlantis Adventures offers perhaps the most unique way to view Hawaii's underwater world. Imagine entering a spacious, window filled, air-conditioned 'state of the art' submarine and then descending from the surface to the ocean floor at a depth of about 100 ft.
Interior while submerged
Atlantis Submarines is a Canadian passenger submarine company. The company currently has 12 submarines and operates undersea tours in Grand Cayman, Barbados, Aruba, Guam, St. Thomas, Cozumel and in Hawaii at Kona, Maui and Oahu.
In order for passengers to reach the submarine they board a shuttle ferry, then they enter the submarine via steep stairs. When the submarine goes down they see corals, sunken ships, treasures, and fish through large viewports. When the submarine ride is finished the passengers are returned by the ferry to shore where they are given dive certificates. Some 12 million passengers have taken the Atlantis submarine tour to date.
The Atlantis XIV, which sails from Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, accommodates 64 passengers and is the world's largest passenger submarine.
History[edit]
Atlantis VII
Atlantis was founded by current president and CEO Dennis Hurd, a former designer of submersibles for North Seaoil rigs, with USD $3 million borrowed from friends and relatives.[1] The company launched the world's first commercial passenger submarine tours in Grand Cayman in 1986. It has since serviced about 12 million passengers.
Areas of operation[edit]
There are three main areas of operations:[2]
Caribbean (Aruba, Barbados, Cozumel, Curacao, Grand Cayman, St. Martin)[edit]
Hawaii (Waikiki, Maui, Kona)[edit]
Pacific (Guam)[edit]
The novelty of riding a submarine to explore the underwater world of Guam is facilitated by Atlantis Submarines Guam. Managed by Atlantis Guam Inc., the Atlantis V is a 65 foot air conditioned submarine that can carry up to 48 passengers.[3] The tour takes off in a passenger boat in Apra Harbor and explores the marine life in the GabGab reef.[4] The reef has corals that were formed over 1,800 years ago.[5] Varieties of fish that can be seen are moorish idol, unicorn fish, spade fish, sea turtle, giant trevally, clownfish, surgeon fish, and occasionally sharks. Other highlights of the tour are diving to depths of 45 meters and curtain of air bubbles as the submarine ascends to the surface.[5]
Environmental initiatives[edit]
Atlantis has taken many actions to help restore the marine environment in Waikiki. One of the most prominent efforts is the artificial reef development program which attempts to increase biomass of fish, coral and other marine life. The man-made reef at Waikiki consists of two sunken ships, two sunken airplanes and several other reef structures designed in collaboration with the University of Hawaii. The company claims that its environmental initiatives have already helped reverse the situation of declining fish stocks in Waikiki.
Variants[edit]
- Atlantis I, 1986
- Atlantis II, 1986
- Atlantis III, 1987
- Atlantis IV, V 1988
- Atlantis VI 1989
- Atlantis VII 1990
- Atlantis IX, X 1991
- Atlantis XI, 1991
- Atlantis XII, XIV 1994
References[edit]
- ^Si Liberman (13 December 2009). 'Diving the easy way'. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^'Atlantis Submarines Global Site'. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^Atlantis Submarines Brochure
- ^'GabGab Reef'. visitguam.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ ab'Atlantis Submarines Guam Tour Info'. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
External links[edit]
- Official website
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Popular Maui Categories. Commonly searched for in Maui. Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Maui’s marine treasures off beautiful Lahaina with Atlantis Submarines Maui. A special added bonus of this tour experience is seeing the spectacular West Maui Mountains while riding our shuttle boat to the Maui dive site. Stingray, yellow tang, eel, parrotfish, bluefin trevally, and an array of other marine species are seen regularly at the dive site.
See firsthand how the Carthaginian, a sunken 19th century whaling brig, has combined with Mother Nature to create a fascinating artificial reef to attract and support marine life of all sizes, shapes and colors. Our air-conditioned, comfortable submarine interiors offer large viewing ports, which allow guests to relax and enjoy the amazing wonders of the deep. Our quiet, battery-powered submarines are eco-friendly, emitting no pollutants and leaving marine life undisturbed. Join us for an unforgettable experience! This new undersea exploration package combines the magic of Maui's world at 150 feet below the surface, with the thrills of snorkeling among schools of fish off Lanai.
Atlantis uses the world's most technologically advanced passenger submarine. Battery powered to protect the marine environment, the 65-foot, 48-passenger submarine features a spacious, air-conditioned cabin with lots of head and leg room, and large viewing ports to enjoy the action - without getting wet.Maui Adventure Cruises' Lanai Dolphin Adventure is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Departing Maui's Lahaina Harbor at 7:30am, the 49-foot vessel crosses the Auau channel to Lanai where the captain chooses snorkel sites that provide the clearest and calmest ocean conditions. Snorkel gear, instructions and safety tips are provided. Dolphins, green sea turtles, and manta rays are often encountered. Lunch and other snacks are included. The vessel returns to Lahaina Harbor by 12:30pm. Aloha, and thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped.
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Piyo blocks 20. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. It is true, at depths past 50 feet, a phenomenon called 'color absorption' occurs.
This means that fish and coral that would have bright colors near the surface take on a more dull hue, and often everything will appear blue. However, this is just a perk of getting to see the ocean at depths you wouldn't normally get to experience. We appreciate your valuable feedback and hope to welcome you on another underwater adventure in the future.
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