Marmaris: Glass Bottom Submarine Cruise & 4-Bay Swimming
See the Sunken Ship Without Getting Wet, Then Swim Four Bays in One Day
You board at 9:30 and spend the morning viewing a sunken ship and Mediterranean life through glass windows, then rotate through four swimming bays with a lunch break in between. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole day ends by 4:30 pm, leaving your afternoon free.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Full-day semi-submarine cruise in Marmaris
- Depart from harbor at 9:30 AM
- View sunken ship near Marmaris
- Swim in Aquarium Bay
- Swim in Kadırga Bay
- Swim in Green Sea
- Swim at Paradise Island
- Make a wish in the wish cave
- Sunbathe on the deck
- Return to Marmaris at 4:30 PM
The experience
The boat leaves the harbor at 9:30, and you're standing on deck thinking you've got the timing down. Except the captain points out that the underwater viewing starts almost immediately, and suddenly you're pressed against the glass windows watching a real sunken ship come into focus below. That's the thing about this glass bottom submarine cruise in Marmaris: the underwater part isn't a gimmick or a brief stop. You're actually looking at the Mediterranean floor, at the wreck, at the life moving around it, and it's strange and quiet in a way you don't expect from a boat full of people.
After the submarine section, the day opens up. You get a 45-minute swimming break in Aquarium Bay, then Kadırga Bay, then Green Sea, then Paradise Island. Four different stops where you can jump in or stay on deck and let the sun do its work. Lunch happens somewhere in the middle, and by then you've already made a wish in the wish cave and taken enough photos of the coastline that you'll actually look at them later. The whole thing wraps at 4:30 pm, which means you're back early enough to do something else, or just sit in a café and decompress.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the harbor or negotiate a taxi fare at the end of the day. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and families with small children find it manageable: infants sit on a lap, older kids can move between the glass windows and the deck without much fuss. It's not a speed boat or an adrenaline thing. It's a full day on the water that lets you see something most people don't get to see, and then actually swim in the places you've been looking at.
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the glass bottom submarine cruise with viewing of the sunken ship, lunch onboard, and swimming breaks in Aquarium Bay, Kadırga Bay, Green Sea, and Paradise Island. You'll also have time to visit the wish cave and take photos throughout the day.
Before you book
Lasts 7h, from US$ 33 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
Operated by Submarine Marmaris
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the underwater world without diving or getting certified, and prefer a full day on the water that combines sightseeing with actual swimming: the glass windows let you observe the sunken ship and seafloor without suiting up, and the four bay stops mean you're not just watching.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): 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 time does the glass bottom submarine cruise leave Marmaris?
Departure is 9:30 am from the harbor, with return at 4:30 pm.
How long is the total tour?
The full day is 7 hours, including all swimming stops and lunch.
Is swimming included, or just the submarine viewing?
Both. You get the underwater viewing through glass windows, plus 45 minutes of swimming in four different bays throughout the day.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the submarine cruise, lunch, and access to all four swimming bays.
Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible.
What if I don't want to swim?
You can stay on the deck and sunbathe during the swimming breaks, swimming is optional.
Is there food on the boat?
Yes, lunch is included in the tour.
Marmaris: Glass Bottom Submarine Cruise & 4-Bay Swimming
7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from US$ 33 per person