Submarine Tours in Curacao

Underwater tours in Curacao offer a rare opportunity to explore the underwater world without swimming or diving. From viewing the reef just below the water's surface to exploring the deep sea far beyond normal diving limits, these experiences allow you to discover marine life in a comfortable and safe way. Whether you prefer a relaxed, family-friendly semi-submarine tour or a true submarine dive to extreme depths, Curacao's submarine tours reveal parts of the ocean that few visitors ever get to see.

What to expect from submarine tours in Curacao

Semi-submarine experience:

The semi-submarine tour is a relaxed and accessible way to explore the shallow reefs of Curacao. From a comfortable, air-conditioned cabin, you glide just below the water's surface while observing coral formations, tropical fish, and marine life through large panoramic windows. This experience is ideal for families, seniors, and travelers who want an easy introduction to Curacao's underwater world while staying completely dry.

Substation Curacao - Deep Sea Submarine Experience:

Substation Curacao offers one of the most unique underwater experiences on the island. This real submarine takes you deep below the surface, up to 300 meters, where sunlight disappears and the underwater world changes dramatically.

During the dive, you will explore deep coral walls, shipwrecks, and marine life rarely seen by humans. This experience is ideal for travelers looking for something truly unique, whether they are traveling alone, as a couple, or with their family.

Compare the Best Submarine Tours in Curacao

SeaWorld Explorer Semi-Submarine Tour $39 per person 1 hour

Research Dive $1000 per person 2 hours

Explorer Dive $650 per person 1.5 hour

Wreck Dive $450 per person 1 hour

Provider

Curacao Tours - FBTT

Substation Curacao

Adult Price

$39 per person

$1000 per person

$650 per person

$450 per person

Child Price

✓ $19.50 (0-2 years free)

N/A

Available days

Friday

Monday - Friday

Starting time

10 AM

8:30 AM / 10:45 AM

Duration

1 hour

2 hours

1.5 hours

1 hour

Start location

Pier by Dreams Resort

Substation, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad

Transfer

× Not available

Highlights

Guided tour aboard a semi-submarine ride, educational commentary, bottled water

✓ 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

Minimum age

Suitable for all ages

8 years

Possible while pregnant

✓ Yes

In open water

× No

Experience needed

× No

Price

$39

$1000

$650

$450

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Meeting & pick up:

This tour does not offer pick up service
Start times are: 8:30AM and 10:45AM
Meeting & start point: Substation, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad
End point: Substation, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad

Know before you go:

Topside photos are included
Underwater photos can be added for an additional $50
Wear comfortable clothes
Visit tugboats full of corals
Dive depth is 200 m (650 ft.)
Capacity: 2 people per sub. For families up to 4, please contact info@substation-curacao.com

Additional information:

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.

Refund and cancellation policy:

A cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure of the tour entitles the guest to a 100% refund.
Less than 24 hours prior to departure, the guest receives no refund unless due to illness accompanied by a valid doctor's statement.
In case of illness, only the person who is ill will receive a 100% refund. Other participants within the same booking that cancel the tour will not receive a refund unless otherwise decided by the supplier depending on the circumstances.
No-shows, or if you miss the tour because you are too late, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity will be charged the full price.
In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the tour will be rescheduled, if rescheduling is not possible or the new time is inconvenient for you, a full refund will be issued.

Learn more about cancellations.