Semi Submarine Tour in Saint Anne Marine National Park
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Mahé, Seychelles
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a peek beneath the water—without getting wet—during this partially submerged boat tour of Sainte Anne National Marine Park, departing from Eden Island. Specialty boats contain underwater cabins, giving you front-row views of underwater corals and marine line, including eels, butterfly fish, possible sea turtle sightings, and one of the largest seagrass beds in the Seychelles.
- A semi-submerged boat cruise with underwater cabin, from Eden Island
- Listen to commentary on local marine life, as well as the history of the island chain
- Pass by five stunning, wildlife-filled islands in Sainte Anne National Marine Park
- No change of clothes needed: you’ll stay dry throughout the tour
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Semi-Submarine SeychellesEden Island Mahe, Seychelles
Our office is located on the left hand side as soon as you finish crossing the Eden Island bridge - take the first ramp on your left and you will find us.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Eden Island
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ste Anne Marine National Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sainte Anne Island (Pass By)
Cerf Island (Pass By)
Moyenne Island (Pass By)
Round Island (Pass By)
Cachée Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Simon_H
Absolutely wonderful trip with great views of the wildlife. Our guide was very informative and pointed different bits out to us.
Reviews
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Keith_M, Jun 2026
Very efficient. It was neat to go under and see the wonderful marine life. Schools of fish were everywhere. When finished, we were at the mall with great restaurants and an atm.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Keith_M,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted you enjoyed the underwater views and the abundance of marine life — it’s always a special moment when the schools of fish surround the Semi‑Sub. We’re also glad the convenient location made the end of your trip even smoother.
Sunny Regards,
The SSS Team
ABHISHEK_K, May 2026
If not going for snorkeling then it's a must try experience , 1 hour ride is wonderful specially 20-30 mins down the sea
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear ABHISHEK_K,
Thank you for the fantastic review! Providing a "must-try" alternative for those who want to see the marine life without snorkeling is exactly what we aim for. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again.
Sunny regards,
The SSS Team
Mxolisi_N, Jan 2026
It was great. The tour was professionally handled by trained guides and we enjoyed every part of it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Mxolisi_,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of the tour and felt well taken care of by our trained guides. Providing a safe, professional, and memorable experience is always our top priority, and it’s rewarding to know we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again for another adventure in the beautiful waters of Seychelles!
Sunny regards,
The SSS Team
Lourdes_C, Dec 2025
It was a nice experience,, the people that work there were very helpful.
I would recommend it to my friends.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Lourdes,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! 🌊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found our team helpful throughout your visit. Your recommendation to friends means a lot, and we’ll keep working to make every trip even more memorable. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Sunny regards,
The SSS Team
Eduardo_B, Dec 2025
My wife and I had a great time. We saw lots of fishes. The staff was extremely friendly and offered to take pictures for us. It is a must do activity if you are in Mahe. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Eduardo,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience aboard our Semi‑Submarine in Saint Anne Marine National Park! 🌊🐠 We’re delighted you and your wife enjoyed the marine life and that our friendly crew could make the trip even more memorable by capturing those special moments for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on board whenever you return to Mahé!
Sunny regards,
The SSS Team
lawbud, Mar 2025
viewing time very limited, most of the time was spent to/from the reef but saw lots of marine wildlife
Mark_A, May 2024
Lets be honest the yoke looks a bit silly, but they lean into it and do the we're not just another glass bottom boat shtick very well. When you first go down and they close the hatch it is a bit of fun and you really do get the sense you're on a mini (and do mean small!) submarine. It was well run and good fun and worth every penny.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Mark_A,
Many thanks for your review! We are glad you had good fun onboard the Sub :D
Sunny Regards,
The SSS team
Kristyna_B, Mar 2024
We booked this experience for my mom who doesn't snorkel or scuba. She loved seeing the fish and the coral from the underwater "cabin". The 3 star rating is because the trip was SO SHORT. We aren't sure why and we certainly expected more than 15 mins of viewing for the high cost which similar in price to a full day island tour!. It would have also been nice if the guide provided a bit of background and commentary on the history of the marine park and the fish etc etc. instead of talking on the phone and to the other crew. We didn't see anything that we hadn't seen snorkeling the day before which was disappointing. This would be a good experience for those who don't swim but would like to see a natural reef with fish but be aware that it is a very short trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Kristyna_B,
We are sorry you felt you did not get value for your money. The boat tour has always been around 1 hour with a viewing duration of 15 to 20 minutes (that depends on the spot we are at which is dictated by the ocean's condition of the day).
This is always explained to our clients when inquiring about our tour so they know exactly what the tour is all about before they purchase their tickets.
We will certainly work harder on the commentary and the general service offering as we believe this has always room for improvement.
Thank you for your feedback.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Alina_Q, Feb 2024
I'm not doing any snorkeling or diving on this trip, but this tour makes it possible for me to go under the water and see corals and fish. It feels like being in an aquarium, the glass isn't super clear, but we get close to the fish and it's truly amazing. But I'm staying in Beau Vallon, had to take the bus to Victoria (bus terminal) and had to wait for an hour to get on the bus going pass Eden Island (the name of the bus stop is Eden Bridge), so the commute takes a LONG time if you use public transportation because they don't provide hotel pickup/dropoff. The tour is also short, we probably spent only 15 minutes under the water, and 10 minutes going to the Ocean, so the entire tour felt short. But the staff are very nice. Overall it's a great memorable experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Alina_Q,
Thank you for your review and for all the points you mentioned.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Jad_A, Sep 2023
One of the best experiences in Seychelles. I honestly cannot explain how great it was. Instructor and driver were highly professional. Entire trip will last 1.5 hours, so you won’t lose all your day. Enjoy!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Jad_A,
Many thanks for your review - much appreciated.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Martina_R, Aug 2023
We had the opportunity to spot a small shark.it was amazing. The day before this trip we were talking about how lovely it would be to see a shark.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Martina_,
Many thanks for leaving us such a lovely review. We are thrilled you got what you wished for :)
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Simon_H, May 2023
Absolutely wonderful trip with great views of the wildlife. Our guide was very informative and pointed different bits out to us.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Simon_H,
Many thanks for your review! We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Dan_S, Mar 2023
Very short time below along the reef The submarine did not go to st. Anne, just to Cerf island. There were not many fish. There were not any special fish that you cannot see by snorkeling near any beach in Mahe.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Dear Dan_S,
We are sorry you did not enjoy your experience as much as you had expected. Although we routinely get remarkable marine life sightings, the tour in its core is in fact "an underwater safari", and like any safari there is no guarantee of spotting specific marine life (sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, whale shark etc...)
We do hope you give us another try on your next visit to Seychelles to potentially offer you a better experience.
Sunny regards,
The SSS Team
Sampson_K, Sep 2021
The moment we were under the water observing those wonderful creatures was exciting.
The crew led by Samora was excellent with adequate guides as the tour progressed.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Sampson,
Many thanks for reviewing us. This puts the wind in our sails :) Glad you had a good time with us.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Maxwell_L, Aug 2021
The experience of going in their submarine boat is really fascinating as you truly are underwater and feel as such. Aside for that the tour aspect of this is rather underwhelming.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Dear Maxwell_,
Thank you for taking the time to review us.
We are sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations. We hope you give us another try to allow us the opportunity to change your mind.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Junaid-B, Jun 2021
We had an awesome experience with Semi Submarine. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff explained about marine life. it is worth giving a try. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Dear Junaid,
Much appreciated for taking the time to write us a review! We are glad you guys enjoyed your time with us.
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Michael_S, Apr 2021
Submarine new. Music nice. Staff amazing. Can sit up and can sit down in or out submarine. My girl 9 yo happy
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thank you Michael_S for reviewing us - we are happy you guys had a good time!
Sunny regards,
The SSS team
Karin_S, Jun 2026
It was supposed to be a relaxing trip into the underwater world of the Seychelles. However, since a small child was also participating, who constantly waved in front of my lens and made loud expressions of displeasure. Therefore, it was not possible to follow the explanations of the friendly guide.
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Response from Host, Jun 2026
Liebe Karin_S,
vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns zu teilen. Es tut uns sehr leid, dass Ihr Ausflug nicht so entspannend war, wie Sie es sich erhofft hatten.
Wir verstehen gut, dass es störend sein kann, wenn andere Gäste – insbesondere kleine Kinder – die Sicht versperren oder laut sind. Leider können wir das Verhalten einzelner Gäste nicht immer vollständig beeinflussen, aber unser Team ist stets bemüht, eine angenehme und respektvolle Atmosphäre für alle an Bord zu schaffen.
Trotzdem freut es uns, dass Sie unsere Reiseleiterin als freundlich empfunden haben. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie bei einem zukünftigen Besuch erneut begrüßen zu dürfen – hoffentlich unter ruhigeren Bedingungen, damit Sie die Unterwasserwelt der Seychellen in vollen Zügen genießen können.
Herzliche Grüße
Ihr SSS‑Team
Andrea_L, Oct 2022
Wunderschöne Tour, um die artenreiche Unterwasserwelt zu sehen, wenn man nicht schnorchelt. Lohnt sich.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Liebe Andrea_L,
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung - Schön, dass Sie Ihre Reise genossen haben :)
Sonnige Grüße,
Das SSS-Team
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Rebekka_A, Aug 2022
Super nette Crew und es gab wirklich viele Fische auf den Riffen zu sehen :-)
Das Submarine-Boot toppt ein normales Glasbodenboot vom Erlebniswert her.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Liebe Rebekka_,
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und für die Empfehlung unserer Tour :)
Wir freuen uns, dass Sie an Bord des Semi-Sub gegangen sind.
Sonnige Grüße,
Das SSS-Team
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