• The crew does their inspections daily.

    Aloha! My name is Dennis Hurd, and I am the president of Atlantis Adventures Submarines International, Inc., based in Hawaii.

    Until 1983, I was running my own worldwide service company, Offshore Engineering Corp., which operated the small oil-industry subs. Then, in 1985, after experiencing the thrill of undersea exploring with a group of executives, I realized the potential that lied in underwater tourism. So along with a group of investors, I drew plans for Atlantis I. In 1987, Atlantis II followed, and in 1998, we were gaining worldwide media attention with National Geographic and "Good Morning America." Today, we operate a fleet larger than that of many national navies!

    At Atlantis Submarines, we are proud of our 20 years of operation, and we’re continuously soaring to success, offering the most unforgettable experience in underwater exploring.



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  • Submarine Coral Reef Expedition in St. Thomas

    Submarine Expedition in Barbados

    Real Submarine Adventure in Aruba

    Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine in Aruba

    Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine in St. Martin


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    The Seaworld Explorer getting up-close to the reefs.
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    The undersea world opens up!

Atlantis Submarine Adventures

Dennis Hurd’s Atlantis Adventures Submarines has made it possible for millions of water lovers from all over the world to achieve their dream of exploring the exquisite marine life from the safety and comfort of a submarine.

Atlantis Submarines

Submarine Coral Reef Expedition in St. Thomas
Submarine Expedition in Barbados
Real Submarine Adventure in Aruba
Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine in Aruba
Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine in St. Martin

Atlantis Adventures debuted in 1985, and is now the most successful tour operator in its kind. Now servicing Grand Cayman, Barbados, St. Thomas, Aruba, Guam, Cozumel, and the Hawaiian islands of Kona, Maui and Oahu, its fleet includes more than a dozen submarines. Atlantis I was built to carry 28 passengers on hour-long trips to tour coral reefs in tropical resort locations -- a way for all people to experience the underwater world, previously a privilege reserved for scuba divers. Atlantis I dove up to 150 feet in air-conditioned comfort, and with no pressure on the passengers. Atlantis III, a much larger, 48-passenger sub, which was launched in 1987 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and was the first submarine to be certified by the US Coast Guard. The more recent Atlantis XIV, which operates off Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, accommodates 64 passengers, spans more than 100 feet and is the world's largest passenger submarine.

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Atlantis Adventures employs approximately 450 people, operating 11 tourist submarines at 13 locations around the world, taking over 750,000 people on undersea tours. Atlantis Adventures also started the School Children's Program. Classroom work is followed by a dive, which provides children with real exposure to the ocean environment, and an awareness of its fragile nature. Among Atlantis passengers are over 40,000 local school children, whose classes participated in the company's program.

Their accomplishments, their experience and their high-quality service have put Atlantis Adventures on the map since day one. They are undisputedly the top tour operators in underwater adventures and they take great pride in making this experience memorable for their customers.