Saint Anne Marine Park Semi-submarine Tour: Underwater Cabin
Watch reef life from below the waterline, stay completely dry
A one-hour semi-submarine tour departing from Eden Island takes you into Saint Anne Marine National Park's underwater cabin to view corals and marine life from both above and below the surface. You remain dry throughout, making it accessible for infants, children and anyone regardless of fitness level. The guide speaks English, French or Arabic depending on your booking.
Step-by-step itinerary
Semi-Submarine tour in marine park
- Depart from Eden Island
- Travel to Sainte Anne Marine Park
- Enter underwater cabin to view corals
- Observe marine life from submarine
- Return to Eden Island
What’s included
- All fees and taxes.
- one-hour semi-submarine tour with underwater cabin viewing.
- live guide in your chosen language (English, French or Arabic).
Times
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 14:00
- Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 14:00 16:00
Before you book
Operated by Semi Sub Seychelles
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The experience
Saint Anne Marine National Park sits about 5km off Mahé's coast and holds one of the largest seagrass meadows in the Seychelles, surrounded by turquoise water. The tour leaves Eden Island (a modern hub with restaurants, bars and a marina), and heads to specific viewing areas inside the park. Once you board the semi-submarine, the cabin descends below the surface so you can watch butterfly fish, eagle rays, moray eels and green sea turtles moving through the coral without suiting up or getting salt water on your clothes.
The marine park itself was created in 1973 as the first wildlife preserve of its kind in the Indian Ocean. It spreads across six islands (Sainte Anne, Île Moyenne, Île Ronde, Île Longue, Île Cachée and Île aux Cerfs) each with its own character. Sainte Anne is the largest, ringed by beaches and topped by a 246-meter hill. Moyenne Island, just under half a kilometer long, sits privately owned among tropical gardens where you can spot the remains of early settler homes and pirate graves. The reefs and shallow waters around Cerf Island make it a magnet for snorkeling and diving, though you'll see the underwater world from the cabin instead.
No special clothing is needed and infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller. The vessel is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces are designed to accommodate mobility needs. The entire experience runs one hour, which means you're back on Eden Island with time to explore the island's restaurants or shops before or after.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see reef life and marine animals without suiting up or entering the water. The semi-submarine cabin keeps you dry and comfortable while the guide handles the route, so families with young children, older travelers and anyone with mobility concerns can experience the park without physical strain.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 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 marine life will I see from the semi-submarine cabin?
The underwater cabin in Saint Anne Marine National Park shows butterfly fish, eagle rays, moray eels and green sea turtles living in and around the coral reefs. The park's seagrass meadows and shallow reefs create habitat for many species you'll watch from below the waterline.
Do I need to wear a wetsuit or get wet on this tour?
No. You remain completely dry throughout the entire one-hour semi-submarine tour. The underwater cabin keeps you dry while you view the marine life, so no special clothing or swimwear is required.
Where does the semi-submarine tour depart from?
The tour departs from Eden Island, which opened in 2012 and sits on Mahé's east coast about 5km from the main island. Eden Island has a hotel, yacht marina, restaurants, bars and a shopping mall where you can spend time before or after your tour.
What is special about Saint Anne Marine National Park?
Saint Anne Marine National Park was established in 1973 as the first marine wildlife preserve in the Indian Ocean. It comprises six islands and contains one of the largest seagrass meadows in the Seychelles, surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs that support diverse fish and sea turtle populations.
Saint Anne Marine Park Semi-submarine Tour: Underwater Cabin
1h · EN · FR +1
from US$ 63 per person
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