Semi-submarine tour Makarska: Underwater windows, 30 minutes

Half an hour watching fish and coral through a submarine's glass floor

A 30-minute semi-submarine tour of Makarska circles Saint Peter Peninsula with a live English guide, letting you watch marine life through specially designed underwater windows without getting wet. The vessel stays shallow enough for children to see clearly, and infants can ride on an adult's lap. Strollers are welcome on deck.

Step-by-step itinerary

Semi-submarine tour around Saint Peter Peninsula

• Board the semi-submarine
• Glide around Saint Peter Peninsula
• View marine life through underwater windows
• Enjoy family-friendly underwater adventure

The experience

The semi-submarine departs for a half-hour loop around Saint Peter Peninsula, also called the peninsula of love. Instead of snorkeling or diving, you stay dry inside a vessel with windows below the waterline, so the underwater world passes in front of you as the boat moves. A live guide in English narrates what you're seeing (the fish, the coral formations, the rocky seabed), so you understand what's happening in the water rather than just watching it drift by.

Families bring children of all ages because nobody has to swim or hold their breath. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Toddlers in strollers stay on deck while older kids crowd the windows. The 30-minute duration means the whole outing fits into a morning or afternoon without eating up the rest of your day in Makarska. Public transportation runs nearby if you're not driving, and the tour operates regardless of fitness level. You're seated the entire time.

What’s included

• Semi-submarine tour around Saint Peter Peninsula.
• live English-speaking guide.
• underwater viewing through specially designed windows.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 39 years) · Senior (40 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Makarska Semi_Submarine Tour

Is this one for you?The semi-submarine keeps you and your children dry and seated while the underwater world moves past the windows, so it works for families with babies, toddlers, or anyone who wants to see marine life without swimming or diving.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I see through the semi-submarine windows?

Marine life native to the Makarska coast: colorful fish, coral, and the rocky underwater landscape around Saint Peter Peninsula. The guide points out what's passing and explains the ecosystem as you float above it.

How long is the actual tour on the water?

The semi-submarine ride lasts 30 minutes, circling Saint Peter Peninsula. The whole outing is short enough to fit into a half-day itinerary.

Can I bring my baby or toddler?

Yes. Infants ride on an adult's lap, and toddlers in strollers are welcome on deck. The tour is designed as family-friendly, so children of all ages can come.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or in good physical shape?

No. You sit inside the vessel the entire time, so swimming ability and fitness level don't matter. The tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Is there a guide, and what language does he speak?

A live guide in English is included and narrates the tour, explaining the marine life and the underwater landscape as you pass through.