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Atlantis Adventures (Waikiki) vs Island Water Sports Hawaii

Submarine · Oahu · Updated 2026

TLDR Verdict

It's essentially a tie — both score 4.7/5. Choose based on price, availability, or which island location suits you better.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atlantis Adventures (Waikiki) Island Water Sports Hawaii
Composite Score 4.7/5 4.8/5
TripAdvisor 4.5★★★★★ 4.8★★★★★
Google 4.9★★★★★ (9 reviews) 4.7★★★★★ (445 reviews)
Starting Price $75 $95
Price Range $75–$168 $95–$193
Islands Oahu Oahu
Book → Book Atlantis Adventures (Waikiki) → Book Island Water Sports Hawaii

What Reviewers Say

Atlantis Adventures (Waikiki)

TripAdvisor ★★☆☆☆

My wife and I were disappointed. You do go underwater, you do see some fish and coral, but there's not very much. Don't expect to get a view any where near what you see from RV sho…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

This is an amazing excursion. The staff from beginning to end was totally a class act. To the captain and the moderator thank you for your professionalism and exceptional customer …

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

This was perhaps the most fun adventure I had in Hawaii. It's a 100 foot custom made submarine that goes down to about 100 feet deep. It's located on a long pier at the Hilton Ha…

TripAdvisor ★☆☆☆☆

This is our second attempt to go on this adventure. Both times the tour was cancelled after we arrived due to long-existing weather conditions. Do not bother buying this unless you…

Island Water Sports Hawaii

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

We had an amazing time on the submarine water scooters. The Captains and staff were all very helpful and kind. We saw so many fish and turtles. Very easy activity to do for all lev…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Great time with great people! Its a very cool experience and recommend you do this if you are here!

TripAdvisor ★☆☆☆☆

When we arrived, we noticed that ours was the only boat leaving the harbor. There was a strong wind and white caps on the water. The water was far too choppy to be out. Half of the…

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

An incredible adventure. The Team at Oahu Submarine Scooter was very helpful. To ensure everyone had a great experience. All visitors were buddy up with a Skilled Submarine Scooter…

Choose Island Water Sports Hawaii If...

  • Starting price of $95 fits your budget
  • You're visiting Oahu
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Atlantis Adventures (Waikiki)

From $75 · Oahu

4.7/5 composite

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Island Water Sports Hawaii

From $95 · Oahu

4.8/5 composite

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