Semi-Submarine Tour from Agios Nikolaos
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Semi-Submarine Tour from Agios Nikolaos
By Crete Semi Submarine
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Ages 1-99, max of 46 per group
Duration: 1h 25m
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Mobile ticket
Audio guide: German, Russian, English, French
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- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Mirabello Bay
What's not included- Snacks
- Start:
- Koundourou 5, Ag. Nikolaos 721 00, GreeceAghios Nikolaos Harbor. Exactly in front of the boat, you can find the ticket booth. Even if the boat hasn't returned from a tour it's easy to reach the ticket booth as it is only 100-150 meters away from the lake bridge, one of the most famous spots in Aghios Nikolaos.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 302493P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 302493P1
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- Koundourou 5, Ag. Nikolaos 721 00, GreeceAghios Nikolaos Harbor. Exactly in front of the boat, you can find the ticket booth. Even if the boat hasn't returned from a tour it's easy to reach the ticket booth as it is only 100-150 meters away from the lake bridge, one of the most famous spots in Aghios Nikolaos.
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- sludge_740 contributionsAwesome experienceGreat experience. We were greeted by the friendly staffa the pier. Nice small boat. The underwater experience on the first part of the trip was amazing. Commentary in English French and German. On the way back a nice cruise alo g the coastWritten October 19, 2023
- connsworld0 contributionsSub tastic!Straightforward to book, staff at the sub were organised and helpful. We saw loads of fish! Kids enjoyed it too! Nice day out.Written August 9, 2022
- manolis d0 contributionsA nice cruise for all ages!Super friendly crew, super clean vessel and nice guided tour! If you want to see the underwater life of the Mirabello bay there is no other better way! Value for money too! Keep up the good work Semi-Submarine!!Written October 25, 2020
- dominikpmueller850 contributionsA breathtaking view into the underwater worldA tour to the underwater world of Crete. Beautiful and a unique experience for the whole family. The crew is super nice.Written October 12, 2020
- SamanthaAlison0 contributionsSemi submarine CreteYou have to do this tour! It’s a fantastic experience,and I can’t really describe in words how beautiful it was to see the underwater world around Agios Nikolaos. Fish,corals the sea it self. And then the last half hour I spend on top of the ship seeing churches and houses from famous Greek movies. Everything is translated in different languages so u don’t miss out on any information. The captain even let me hold the wheel of the boat for pictures :) definitely worth it that we will go again before our departure back to Germany. For the tickets of the tour I suggest u buy them directly at the boat instead of the company’s around the town as u get offers from them directly. Just inform for times of departure and go directly to the boat for your tickets. I hope this helps you all,where ever your from this is so worth it. Kind regards Samantha and ArgiriWritten October 2, 2020
- GinaMARGAZA230 contributionsBest boat tripThe best boat trip ever, was amazing and my daughter was messmerised. I will do it again for sure and the price is fair. Kids have discount.Written August 30, 2020
- Jules22110 contributionsFantastic trip and great value for moneyWe had. Wonderful trip yesterday on this semi submarine. The captain Dimitri and his crew were brilliant and there was plenty of space to allow for social distancing. The 1.5 hour trip included 45 mins underwater seeing all the lovely fish and sea bed and then 45 mins along the coast. Thoroughly recommend this.Written August 26, 2020
- cloates760 contributionsAmazing trip with true Greek hospitality and nature at its best!We have been visiting Crete for the last twenty years but have only discovered this trip in the last three! I have now done this trip three times with different groups of friends and would definitely do it again! 2/3 trips we have seen turtles! 💕 Reviews based on whether or not you see them are unjust as nature is unpredictable at the end of the day. You are more likely to see turtles when the water is warmer. 50% of the people below deck face inwards and can see people in the opposite hull if the boat but the fish and Turtles do go through there too! My most recent trip was at the end of July and we were told the turtles hadn't been seen yet! But, they came, just got us 🇬🇷💕🇬🇷 The trip costs €16 which I'd happily pay for the trip and experience of seeing the fish regardless of the turtles appearing!! I will definitely be going again!!Written August 26, 2020
- W8282CMrayw0 contributionsBadI just see th other people. This is made so stupid. I am seeing nothing because I have to sit on the wrong site. And I had to wait half an hour longer then they said that it started. I enjoyed it not.Written August 25, 2020
- Willem_jwz0 contributionsCraZiThis was one of the most impressing experiences in Greece. Totally worth the €€ and they are so friendly! I felt like I was scuba diving but even better!Written August 19, 2020
- Brandon L R0 contributionsGood family experienceGood relaxing time with teen daughters for a relatively inexpensive experience seeing the sea floor and fish. Crew was really good with my autistic daughter...very kind to us. Recommended event on a hot leisurely day. (Note: the hull is air conditioned)Written August 15, 2020
- VladoGSV0 contributionsYou will see a lot of fish while staying dryThis glass bottom semi sub catamaran is a great way to see Cretan sea life. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They will attract the fish for you to see. The second half of 90 minute ride is about shoreline. Great value for money!Written August 12, 2020
- catalinrdn0 contributionsBoat trip with a different viewGreate boat trip The Crew was very nice and responsive to our questions. The duration of the trip(1.5h) is perfect to admire the underwater view and then relax for a bit on the deck.Written August 8, 2020
- anaoD3832TT0 contributionsLovely, different boat trip. MUST TRY!!!A really lovely trip. We enjoyed the crew and the explanations were on point with every fish type that we saw. It was somenthig interesting, we’ve learned something new about Crete and we also tried something that we never did before. :)Written August 8, 2020
- c_mackay640 contributionsPoorBoarded at 1pm for a 2 hour trip around the small harbour of Agios Nikolaos, after what appeared to be a very disorganised payment system. We felt that owners were deciding who they should take on board and kept asking if we were English. We were asked to go into the lower part of the boat to the viewing area where we were given a very matter of fact safety demonstration. On the wall was a poster of about 40 species of fish we may see during the trip. The 5 minute trip out was nauseating and very stuffy, we saw about 3 species of fish over the 2 hours and got quite bored after about 20 minutes, even the young children were yawning. For the last half hour we were allowed back up on deck only to be shown the various hotels along the coast and what they offered. Easy way to make a quick buck during the busy summer months in afraid.Written October 17, 2019
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Anastasia K
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
1. No COVID measures: we were packed in a small closed glass cabin with 15+ people with no masks for an hour….
2. Lottery: half of the people who bought tickets to this excursion could not see anything because of the design of the boat - instead of fishes and riffs they were looking at their neighbors in the 2nd cabin of the boat.
3. Product placement: during the 2nd part of the excursion where we had a short tour around the coast with constant audio advertisement of various hotels you are passing by which was really strange and not needed!
4. To be fair - the personnel was friendly and polite.
If the excursion would be 30 min only with half of people who could enjoy the view, it would be more pleasant and I would put a better rating. In its current state feels like a way to justify a higher price for the same product.
2. Lottery: half of the people who bought tickets to this excursion could not see anything because of the design of the boat - instead of fishes and riffs they were looking at their neighbors in the 2nd cabin of the boat.
3. Product placement: during the 2nd part of the excursion where we had a short tour around the coast with constant audio advertisement of various hotels you are passing by which was really strange and not needed!
4. To be fair - the personnel was friendly and polite.
If the excursion would be 30 min only with half of people who could enjoy the view, it would be more pleasant and I would put a better rating. In its current state feels like a way to justify a higher price for the same product.
Written August 24, 2021
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Ullrich B
1 contribution
May 2022
The boat is a catamaran and you sit inside the two hulls which have glas windows under water. If your seat is faced towards the other hull you can only look downwards to see fish. The platform between the hulls is above you and blocks all sun light. Autofocus of the camera and smartphone has issues with gray fish in front of gray stone because there is no light. Fisch are fed on the boat sides not between the two hulls so ou don't get to see many in the first place. My wife was faced outwards and had a nice trip. She made tons of beutiful fotos.
When entering the hull you are seated by the crew and cannot chose where to sit! So it is a 50/50 chance of having a nice trip.
When entering the hull you are seated by the crew and cannot chose where to sit! So it is a 50/50 chance of having a nice trip.
Written May 31, 2022
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Sandy G
Happy Valley, OR1 contribution
Aug 2023
We had a fun time on the Semi-Submarine. The crew was was great in the boarding and off boarding process and the captain did a great job in putting us in great positions to see amazing sea life. We saw Eeel's, Breams, Parrot Fish and more. I highly recommend this tour for adults and kids who have an appreciation for sea life and learning more.
Written August 20, 2023
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ktrannie
Boston, MA47 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The ability to see marine life from the glass viewing chambers was wonderful. The scenic coastal tour from the top of the boat was also an excellent experience. The staff was well prepared in the sense that they had motion sickness chewing gum to offer to all the guests.
Here are something’s to keep in mind, especially if you are anxious or claustrophobic. Firstly, the underwater viewing chambers are very small and you are all packed in. No life jackets are provided, so the thought of what is the emergency protocol did cross my mind. Secondly, if you are one of the first ones to get into the chamber you will be about 10 people deep, so to leave is quite a complicated process. Therefore my advice is to be one of the last people into the viewing chamber.
Here are something’s to keep in mind, especially if you are anxious or claustrophobic. Firstly, the underwater viewing chambers are very small and you are all packed in. No life jackets are provided, so the thought of what is the emergency protocol did cross my mind. Secondly, if you are one of the first ones to get into the chamber you will be about 10 people deep, so to leave is quite a complicated process. Therefore my advice is to be one of the last people into the viewing chamber.
Written August 11, 2023
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Sunshinegirl54Uk
UK24 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
What an amazing experience. For just 16 euros per adult you are transported out to sea where, from the semi-submarine viewing area you are able to see an amazing view of life under the sea, fish of every description, with audio provided in the languages of those on board. Highly recommend, and probably the best value for money in Crete. Whole trip last around 1.5 hours. Excellent
Written September 17, 2021
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Annet
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The view of the fish was ok. But we asked if they took care of the COVID rules. The answer was yes. They would only have 20 guests on the boat instead of the normal 45. When we got our seat downstairs in the submarine department we had to sit leg to leg with 20 other people. (There were 2 departments with each 20 people.) there was nu distance! People did not have to wear face masks. And when I asked, they did not respond. We were to close to each other but couldn’t leave the sub department. I would not recommend this sail.
Written July 24, 2021
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Suvi L
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Very well organized: seating, narration in three languages, the crew ensured we would see fish by tossing food for them. Saw lots of different species - very cool. The water itself was clear and beautiful. Only issue is lack of leg space for anyone over 165 cm, but that was expected. 10/10
Written July 23, 2023
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Pixie
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Nice idea, it’s very interesting for people who really love the sea and are interested in all its creatures. However there are two sides of the submarine. You don’t see as much as on the outer side. I would recommend, that all the people switch places after half an hour, so that some people who got the worse places get also to see something. There were people sitting on the better side who were almost sleeping and my son of 11 years was upset that he didn’t get to see anything.
Written August 2, 2023
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Sara H
33 contributions
A nice experience if you are interested in Cretan marina. We happened to be seated faceing inwards, so we didn’t see much more than the things below us. When the audioguide told us about the sea life we didn’t see much, since they feeded the fishes on the outer side of the boat.
I’d say this is a experience for families with children, but there were people in all ages. The languages was in english, german and french from what I can remember. On our way back we sat outside on deck, I could have done without the music, since it was a bit lound and I could have just taken in the view from the sea in silence. Or at least some calmer music.
I’d say this is a experience for families with children, but there were people in all ages. The languages was in english, german and french from what I can remember. On our way back we sat outside on deck, I could have done without the music, since it was a bit lound and I could have just taken in the view from the sea in silence. Or at least some calmer music.
Written November 9, 2023
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Enzo A
20 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The tour is 1,5h: 45 min underground to see the fish and 45min on the roof to see the view of Agios Nikolaos.
The crew was not so friendly and smiling.
We only saw 3/4 species of fish, far less than what the fish panel showed and the announcements said.
However, good experience if you have kids, they will be happy.
The crew was not so friendly and smiling.
We only saw 3/4 species of fish, far less than what the fish panel showed and the announcements said.
However, good experience if you have kids, they will be happy.
Written August 2, 2023
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The Escapist P
Ravensburg, Germany
Hallo, I already booked this tour but didn't received any confirmation email.
Date: 26 Sept 2022, under booking name: Yenny Chandra
Total: €38
Payment due on: 24 Sept
Can you please check on this.
Best Regards
Yenny Chandra
Written August 20, 2022
Ou prendre le bateaux pour l'excursion semi sous marine ?
Written June 30, 2022
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