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sunnysmiles · 03-04-2010, 07:08 PM

I was just looking at a cruise line website and under excursions in Aruba there was an option of a glass bottom boat to the Antilla wreck. Is this still something that exists or is it just for cruise line excursions?

*Arubalisa* · 03-04-2010, 08:44 PM

Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine?
http://www.atlantisadventures.com/caribbean/aruba/activity-detail.cfm?eventID=45

KATH2ME · 03-04-2010, 10:28 PM

lisa, that looks cool, did you ever do that ? Is it cool below ?

*Arubalisa* · 03-04-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KATH2ME

lisa, that looks cool, did you ever do that ? Is it cool below ?

No, never did it. Once you have dove the Antilla, there is nothing better than that.

Chadd · 03-05-2010, 01:43 AM

I did that with my wife and her parents in November. If you aren't a diver or snorkeler it's pretty cool. I'll see if I can dig up some of the pics or videos I tried to take.

Snidely · 03-05-2010, 08:29 AM

We did the 'glass bottom boat' back in 98-99 timeframe. If it still is operating I wouldn't recommend.

Have taken friends on the Explorer several times. It is an excellent option for those that do not snorkel/scuba. Recommend it for non-divers.

sunnysmiles · 03-05-2010, 11:01 AM

Thank you for the link! We are planning on snorkeling so we might skip this. I just hadn't heard of it. We did the submarine and that was just ok so this might not do much for us (we didn't see much). I'd much rather snorkel.

Chadd · 03-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Uploaded this to youtube. Not the greatest clip in the world, but it should give you some idea of what to expect. Visibility was as bad as I have ever seen it on the day we were on the boat. I would expect it to be better when you go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wNwWd7UIs

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Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	I did that with my wife and her parents in November. If you aren't a diver or snorkeler it's pretty cool. I'll see if I can dig up some of the pics or videos I tried to take. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-05-2010, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 223 Images: 13	We did the 'glass bottom boat' back in 98-99 timeframe. If it still is operating I wouldn't recommend. Have taken friends on the Explorer several times. It is an excellent option for those that do not snorkel/scuba. Recommend it for non-divers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD

03-05-2010, 11:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	Thank you for the link! We are planning on snorkeling so we might skip this. I just hadn't heard of it. We did the submarine and that was just ok so this might not do much for us (we didn't see much). I'd much rather snorkel. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

03-05-2010, 02:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	Uploaded this to youtube. Not the greatest clip in the world, but it should give you some idea of what to expect. Visibility was as bad as I have ever seen it on the day we were on the boat. I would expect it to be better when you go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wNwWd7UIs Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________