In a Submarine under the Sea
The submarine
Have you ever thought about traveling in a submarine? It was a really cool experience for Tiger girl and me when we got to travel in one during our recent trip to Jeju island, Korea. We went on the Seogwipo Submarine (서귀포잠수함) and it was really interesting experience.
The place which went to board the submarine
We had to take a ferry boat out to from Seogwipo Port to Munseom where we boarded the submarine to begin our tour.
The submarine was not really that big but it could fit about 30+ passengers inside. There were port holes on both sides of the submarine so we could look out and see everything that was around us.
The port hole which we looked out from
The water was quite murky and it wasn’t a really clear day as it has been raining the whole day. However we still managed to see the fishes and corals outside the window.
The control panel within the submarine.
The submarine started to descend slowly once the doors were all sealed and we could see the depth which we were at from the display panel on the top of the driver’s area. It wasn’t scary and Tiger girl was thrilled to see that the submarine was moving and we were descending into the depths of the ocean.
The diver
While descending there was a diver show as part of our submarine tour.. He came around during the first stop that the submarine had to bring the fishes which swam outside the port hole.
The fishes which the diver brought past the port hole
The fishes were not as colourful as those that we saw in the aquarium last month. However it was fascinating to see so many fishes swimming pass suddenly.
the corals
As we descended way into the depths of the ocean we managed to see some corals up close. It looks really different from the corals we saw at the aquarium. It wasn’t as vibrant and there were lesser varieties of corals to be seen.
Have you traveled in a submarine before?
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June 25, 2013 @ 6:07 pm
No I have never been in a submarine. But what cool trip.
June 25, 2013 @ 10:29 pm
Fun! Love the diver, it made me laugh.
June 26, 2013 @ 12:10 am
How fun!
June 26, 2013 @ 12:38 am
Spectacular photos! Wow, I couldn’t imagine being in a submarine.
June 26, 2013 @ 12:39 am
I’m so itching to travel. Looks like a wonderful spot.
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June 26, 2013 @ 4:28 am
That looks like a great adventure!
June 26, 2013 @ 8:48 am
I have never been on a submarine. It must have been such an interesting experience. Great shots Dominique. Thanks for hosting.
June 26, 2013 @ 9:43 am
Oh wow!! So fun!! Great shots.
June 26, 2013 @ 11:25 am
That’s pretty awesome! I haven’t been in a submarine before 🙁
June 26, 2013 @ 12:41 pm
Thank you for linking up. These scenes are pretty dang incredible.
June 26, 2013 @ 2:11 pm
Wow, that must be a really cool adventure. I’d like to have such an experience too.
June 26, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
Great Pictures! Thanks for hosting!
Holly
June 26, 2013 @ 10:05 pm
I feel like I am there without the fear of drowning. I don’t like being surrounded by water but love the photos.
June 26, 2013 @ 10:45 pm
That looks like so much fun! I’ve only been on a submarine ride at Disney. 😉
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June 26, 2013 @ 11:18 pm
What an amazing experience!
June 27, 2013 @ 1:11 am
How cool! I was a big fan of seaQuest DSV and would love to ride in a submarine.
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June 27, 2013 @ 1:26 am
No I haven’t, but it looks like a fantastic experience.
June 27, 2013 @ 8:17 am
That looks so fun!
June 27, 2013 @ 8:46 am
I’m claustrophobic so I don’t think I would like that, although it does look like an amazing adventure!
June 27, 2013 @ 11:06 am
I went to Guam a couple of months ago and they have a sub reef tour. My mom told me all about it and seemed like she wanted me to go, but I had to remind her than my man works on a submarine and he might not think it’s a fun vacation idea!
July 18, 2013 @ 4:41 am
Wow.
Not only have I never BEEN on a submarine before…
I could never do it!
I get claustrophobia so badly.
I admire that you did this!