Atlantis Submarine Excursion

[dr alaok]

My wife and I (both in our 60's) will be cruising the Panama Canal with Princess in 2014. We thought the Atlantis submarine excursion in Aruba would be interesting and something different. Has anyone else taken this excursion and if so was it worth the money?

 

Or are there other Aruba excursions that would be better? Anyone with any ideas please chime in.

 

Thank you.

[sns1009]

I would love to hear experiences too! We are headed there in March and my 6 year old would love to do this.

[Arubalisa]

These are older threads, but the excursion and submarine are still the same

Atlantis Submarine Tour???

Atlantis Sub - Anyone done

best thing to do in Aruba with 2 and 6 YO?

Atlantis Submarine

atlantis submarine in aruba

 

For more recent reviews, I would look at CC's sister site:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147248-d148737-Reviews-Atlantis_Submarines-Oranjestad_Aruba.html

 

Other ideas and things to see:

 

Island Tours-

private taxi tour, bus tour, mini bus tour, "yellow school bus" fun tour, jeep tour, atv tour, motorcycle/trikes tour, hiking tour, mountain bike tour, horseback tour

 

Sightseeing

Aruba's Aloe Factory Tour

Alto Vista Chapel

De Palm Island

Fort Zoutman & King Willem III Tower

Arikok National Park

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Baby natural bridge

Caves

Picturesque beaches, no swimming on the windward side

Natural Pool if time permits

Rock Formations

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

California Dunes & Lighthouse

Lourdes Grotto

St. Anna Church

Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins

 

Museums & Art Galleries-

Archaeological Museum of Aruba, Aruba Numismatic Museum, Aruban Model Trains Museum, Historical Museum of Aruba

 

Activities in Aruba-

Spas & Sports- Tennis, Golf

Watersports- Scuba Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, jetski, parasailing, sailing, motorized boat tours, banana boats, sunset cruise, stand up paddleboard,

Donkey Sanctuary- kids too

Butterfly Farm- kids too

Ostrich Farm- kids too

Casinos

Sky Diving

Rock Climbing & Caving

Nightlife

Romance

Shopping

 

Otherwise, if you have never been to Aruba before I would suggest a private taxi tour. At $45 per hour for a maximum of 5 people, they are more affordable than you think. If you are only one couple, perhaps find another couple from your roll call who would like to join you and split the cost. For more info see

Questions on Bully Tours in Aruba??

Bullys Taxi Tour (What are the highlights?)

 

For a small group tour see

private tour with SOnny Binns????

Sonny Binns Tour Bus?

 

Kini Kini Tours also offers small group and private tours. They are a small "mom and pop" operation.

 

Also see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1741320