mr_jones Posted December 15, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know what a fantastic time I had on the 'Bubble Sub' when we visited Grand Cayman a few weeks back. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It is basically a 2 man submarine with 360 degree viewing. You have your own personal diver 'pilot' who drives from the back of the sub and can talk to you about all the fish and coral you get to see whilst its happening in front of your eyes. It was amazing!!!! The diver/pilot was great - he knew so much about all the marine life and fed a huge grouper called 'Al' so close to us, we could see his scales! We also got to see turtles, stingrays and tarpon all in one 'dive' - how cool is that! It doesnt seem too be well known on this site so thought I'de let you all know. Although it is more expensive than the Atlantis sub, it's a totally different experience as there is only 2 of you per trip and so therefore very personal. The crew were fantastic, and there was a girl shooting a video of the whole thing (she was diving right next to us) so we have our one-off adventure on DVD! Its all soooooo worth the money I cant emphasis it enough. I will never forget my day on and under the waters in Grand Cayman. It really did blow me away! Thought I'de post their website address for you guys to have a look http://www.bubblesub.com. Seriously thinking of learning how to scuba dive now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymjw1 Posted December 26, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2006 It looks awesome, however the cost of $400 for 2 people is a little on the high side. Do they have the 1 person personal sub things like they have in the bahamas? Kind of looks like riding a motorcycle but your head is in a bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatWI Posted December 27, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Thanks for the amazing review! It's so great to hear from someone who did this excursion...I thought it sounded amazing and it's good to know that it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertybelle41 Posted December 28, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thanks for the amazing review! It's so great to hear from someone who did this excursion...I thought it sounded amazing and it's good to know that it was! Ditto! I've always wondered about this excursion....Guess I'll need to start saving up. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel with kids Posted December 30, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2006 So glad to hear that it is worth it. We have booked through our cruise, but I think is the same company. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seansmother Posted January 27, 2007 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2007 My husband and I also did the bubble sub a few years ago when in Grand Cayman (not on a cruise, so we booked direct); it was fabulous. My husband dives but I don't, so it was a way for both of us to "dive" together. I am a little claustrophibic and was afraid of that, but because the bubble is totally clear, I did not feel afraid at all! Do it, if you can afford it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RQINFL Posted February 27, 2007 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2007 How long is the actual time in the bubble sub? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysue Posted March 4, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dphipps2 Posted April 4, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2007 We just booked this excursion and can't wait. Hubby is a non swimmer so what a great way for him to enjoy the water without actually swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysue Posted April 4, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Please remember to report back We were not able to do this excursion in the Caymans due to scheduling issues by the group offering the excursion Cheers Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dphipps2 Posted April 7, 2007 #11 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I definately will. I'm very excited about it. It's truly the only excursion I MUST do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted April 14, 2007 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2007 we got back from GC a week ago and did the bubble sub. fantastic....yes pricey, but worth it. you spend about 20-30 minutes under water, saw sting rays , coral etc. great group of people. bring your own camera as they only do video our 8yo loved it too here is the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysue Posted April 16, 2007 #13 Share Posted April 16, 2007 we got back from GC a week ago and did the bubble sub.fantastic....yes pricey, but worth it. you spend about 20-30 minutes under water, saw sting rays , coral etc. great group of people. bring your own camera as they only do video our 8yo loved it too here is the pic Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dphipps2 Posted April 18, 2007 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2007 can't wait to take this excursion. This is really the only one we are excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dphipps2 Posted May 11, 2007 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2007 :( They canceled my excursion because it has been discontinued. Now what will we do???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysue Posted June 11, 2007 #16 Share Posted June 11, 2007 :( They canceled my excursion because it has been discontinued. Now what will we do???? Did you book directly through the people offering the excurison? Did you get any further info on why the cruise line discountinued it? Thanks jaysue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dphipps2 Posted June 11, 2007 #17 Share Posted June 11, 2007 We booked through the cruise line. No explination was given other than it was discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emd1 Posted June 11, 2007 #18 Share Posted June 11, 2007 The company that does the Bubblesub has discontinued operations completely. I booked directly with them for last week of June, and I got an email from the owner indicating they were out of business a few weeks ago. No reason as to why this happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysue Posted June 12, 2007 #19 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The company that does the Bubblesub has discontinued operations completely. I booked directly with them for last week of June, and I got an email from the owner indicating they were out of business a few weeks ago. No reason as to why this happened... Thanks for the info Cheers jaysue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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