Travelers consistently praise the submarine tour in Curaçao as a unique and unforgettable experience. They highlight the professional and friendly crew, who provide thorough explanations and ensure safety. The submersible itself is described as modern and comfortable, with excellent views from every seat. Many mention the exploration dive to depths of 200 meters and the visit to shipwrecks as highlights. While some note the high price, they generally consider it worth the cost. A few mention the small, confined space and the possibility of sharing the sub with other guests, but overall, the experience is highly recommended.
Based on recent traveler reviews.
Have you always wanted to be part of a nature study? This is your chance!
What can you expect?
Dive into a world of underwater magic with the CuraSub, Curacao's prized mini-submarine adventure! Departing four times daily from Bapor Kibra, this one-of-a-kind journey takes you deeper than divers dare to dream. As you delve into the ocean's heart, get ready to meet a kaleidoscope of marine life, from darting fish to serene corals, and even ghostly shipwrecks—all visible in the crystal-clear waters unique to our island. With visibility stretching over 30 meters, the CuraSub offers unparalleled views, making every passenger a marine explorer witnessing the unseen splendors of Curaçao.
Where will this tour take you?
Join Substation for an unforgettable submarine journey where you will reach depths of 300 meters (1000 ft.), somewhere not many people have been before! Together with Substation’s experts, you will look for rare fish and organisms that can live with little light and in places with little coral. This immersive journey offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the wonders of the deep sea. Who knows, you might even discover a new species of fish during your trip!
Are you ready to dive deep and explore the uncharted territories where the wonders of the marine world await your discovery? Book now!
Itinerary
A CuraSub mini-submarine journey to 300 meters, searching for rare deep-sea life.
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check meeting instructions
Meet at Substation, Bapor Kibra
Arrive at Substation, Bapor Kibra, no pickup service offered.
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approx. 15 min
Board the CuraSub
Step into the mini-submarine with Substation's experts.
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approx. 45 min
Descend to 300 meters
Descend past fish, corals and ghostly shipwrecks in crystal-clear water.
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approx. 45 min
Search for rare species
Search for rare fish and organisms living with little light.
Unlike SCUBA-diving, submarine-diving has no effects of pressure change on the body. For people with special medical conditions please contact Substation directly.
All systems have been certified by Germanischer Lloyd’s, meeting and exceeding the highest international safety standards.
Curaçao Sea Aquarium (CSA) has also made extensive use of the CuraSub to bring the deepwater world into public view. CSA aquarists bring fishes up from depths of up to 1000 ft. They successfully allow them to decompress and acclimate to shallower conditions. They also discover rarely seen crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates.
Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.
Children must be 1.30m (51 inches) to go by themselves, children between 1.20m - 1.29m must be accompanied by a full paying adults (1 adult per child)
Highlights
✓2 persons per sub, for families up to 4 please contact substation, topside and underwater photos are included, discover rare fish & organisms, dive depth is 300 m (1000 ft)
✓2 persons per sub, for families up to 4 please contact substation, visit tugboats full corals, dive depth is 200 m (650 ft.), topside photos included, underwater photos available as add-on cost
✓2 persons per sub, for families up to 4 please contact substation, visit tugboats full corals, dive depth is 450 ft. / 135 m, topside photos included, underwater photos available as add-on cost
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Descend 19 steps to 5.2 meters below sea level in a cooled room with a large window (10 min session in Ocean Lens), accompanied with a marine expert who will share info on the fish and corals you can observe, max 4 persons
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Swim alongside dolphins in lagoon, during experience photoshop team will capture the special moments with professional cameras avail for purchase, includes admission to sea aquarium
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Substation Curaçao – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!
What an absolutely incredible and unique experience! The team at Substation Curaçao is truly exceptional - professional, passionate, and so dedicated to making sure every moment feels special. From the warm welcome to the precise explanations and the smoothness of the entire journey, you can really feel their expertise and love for what they do.
Descending into the deep blue in a real submersible is something I’ll never forget. It’s surreal, peaceful, and unlike anything else you can do in the Caribbean… or anywhere in the world, really! If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure in Curaçao, this is it.
Highly recommend!
Zachary Griesbach
3 years ago
Google
Overall, I loved this. The staff is very pleasant and accommodating.
I'll update this a bit later with a detailed blog post.
In brief, it's pricey but a unique experience,making it worth the value.
Lindsey and I did the exploration dive, which was $1000 total, and added the photo package for another $100. So all in was $1100. I then saw on Facebook there was a Valentines Day special, after we left, which was 10% off. I messaged them, and they applied the discount immediately, with no questions asked. This was a good experience.
On thing I would think to consider as a guest is the size of the sub and number of people in it. Know what you want, and ask questions. I was a bit taken back when another group was with us. By all the photos on the site, it looks like it's a private tour, but it's was not. Given we were there as a travel company creating content, I would have preferred to purchase an private option, but I didn't know better and used the available pictures as guidance.
Marilyn Lund
3 years ago
Google
This was an absolute amazing experience! We did the exploration dive of 200 meters (600ft) and loved every moment. Substation Curaçao is a true gem and you will be thrilled with any tour you go on and I highly recommend booking this excursion. Their submarines are up to date, comfortable (each of us are all over 6ft tall in the sub) and you can tell the company takes wonderful care of their equipment. Every seat inside the sub has great window views all around and this can easily be an amazing experience for a family, with friends or as a couple. Tico was our submarine driver and was excellent with knowledge about everything we saw. You will not be disappointed with booking a dive here!
Sam D-G
2 years ago
Google
WOW.
This place is the real deal. Exploring wrecks in "the twilight zone" in an actual submersible, with a crew that's helped the Smithsonian and other institutions discover dozens of new species in the waters off of Curacao.
My tour, to the wreck of the scuttled drug smuggling ship Stella Maris, was pretty routine for the crew, but a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I'm a pretty cool customer, travelled a lot of places, done a lot of tours and rides, but this was something I never knew was on my bucket list until I did it.
On top of that, the crew was extremely friendly and knowledgable, even giving my toddler a tour of the sub and thrilling him by letting him watch while they launched it by crane. He couldn't do the trip - you have to be at least 8 years old, but that's probably for the best. They were also helpful and flexible in getting me on board and out at the times I needed to go. Being in the "tube" of the sub for the first time is psychologically intense. It's a very small, confined space, but the view out of the porthole is literally out of this world. If you're thinking about it, absolutely worth doing.
L H
3 years ago
Google
This was excellent. It is all very professional, yet in a relaxed, casual manner. I felt safe at all times. We were on the 4 passenger sub. The pre-dive session is thorough and well done. During the dive our pilot was very good to describe and explain things to us. This was done in English and Dutch; as the other couple were Dutch. We went down to 161 meters depth and visited the large shipwreck. The whole experience is truly enjoyable. It is pricey, but something that should be experienced at least once in your lifetime. The sub trip was one of the hi-lights of my month long stay on Curacao.
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