Submarine Tours for Claustrophobic Travelers
Short answer: Start with Safaga & Makadi Bay: Royal Seascope Submarine cruise with pickup (Egypt Sunmarine Fleet); Submarine Excursion in Sharm El Sheikh (360 SAFARI); Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure (Island Water Sports Hawaii, Inc.). Their listings describe the most open spaces. Our score is an estimate from the listing text. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 46 submarine tours in 11 destinations. None of the 46 tours scores 2 or lower on our 1–5 claustrophobia score scale. The most open options are Safaga & Makadi Bay: Royal Seascope Submarine cruise with pickup (Egypt Sunmarine Fleet); Submarine Excursion in Sharm El Sheikh (360 SAFARI).
By destination
| Destination | Claustrophobia score | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada Egypt | lowest 3/5 | 23 of 23 |
| Sharm El Sheikh Egypt | lowest 3/5 | 7 of 7 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | lowest 4/5 | 4 of 4 |
| Tenerife Spain | lowest 4/5 | 4 of 4 |
| Aruba Caribbean | lowest 4/5 | 2 of 2 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Cancun Mexico | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Cozumel Mexico | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Crete Greece | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
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Questions
Which submarine tour is best if I am claustrophobic?
Start with Safaga & Makadi Bay: Royal Seascope Submarine cruise with pickup (Egypt Sunmarine Fleet); Submarine Excursion in Sharm El Sheikh (360 SAFARI); Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure (Island Water Sports Hawaii, Inc.). Their listings describe the most open spaces. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.