Simon’s Town • Cape Town

Step inside a real South African Navy submarine.

A memorable, guided museum experience for families, tourists, school groups, veterans, and anyone curious about life beneath the waves.

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Guided tours by people who know submarines from the inside.

Real stories. Real controls. Real history.

Family visiting a submarine museum — Four hour watch. A cold wet challenge.

Day trippers, tourists & families

Visit

Perfect for a short Simon’s Town stop, a family outing, or an indoor activity after Boulders Beach or the Naval Museum.

Why visitors love it

Children enjoy sitting at the controls and imagining life onboard, while adults appreciate the humour, stories, and practical detail shared by experienced guides.

Family-friendly guided tours, best suited to children aged 10 and older.
Memorable stop for Cape Town day trips
Great for tourists looking for something different
Bookings are required for family or tour groups of 10 or more. Please email us at admin@assegaai-submarine.co.za.

Naval heritage & veterans

History

A rare preserved submarine and a tribute to the people who served beneath the surface.

Cold War-era naval story

The museum brings South Africa’s submarine heritage to life through the stories of those who served, authentic equipment, and the unique atmosphere of a genuine operational submarine.

Ideal for naval and military history enthusiasts
Stories from former submariners
A tangible link to SA Navy heritage
Bookings are required for veteran or historical tour groups of 10 or more. Please email us at admin@assegaai-submarine.co.za.

Historic submarine on display — Cold war heritage, beautifuly preserved

Naval memorial or submarine detail — Naval history comes to life.

Schools, scouts & students

Learn

A hands-on way to explore science, engineering, teamwork, navigation, and life at sea.

Education that feels like adventure

Guided tours explain how submariners live and work in a challenging, technology-dense and confined environment, where intensive training, strict discipline and teamwork are essential, and there is little room for error.

Suitable for school and youth groups, particularly learners aged 10 and older or in Grade 3 and above.
Useful for history, science, navigation, and technology themes
Captivating even for first-time naval visitors
Bookings are required for school groups of 10 or more. Please email us at admin@assegaai-submarine.co.za.

Students learning inside a submarine — The days before computers, the planesman kept precise depth using mechanical gauges and experience.

Guide explaining submarine equipment — Find out what it is like to share this confined compartment with 38 shipmates for 28 days.

Museum keepsakes

Shop

Take home a reminder of your visit and help support the museum.

Support the museum

Browse caps, T-shirts, books, badges, and other naval-themed items after your tour.

Souvenirs for children and visitors
Books and naval memorabilia
Every purchase helps preserve the museum

Museum shop souvenirs — Submarine souvenirs. Caps, T shirts, models, small gifts. There is something for everyone.

Submarine museum badges and books — Get a signed copy of **Iron Fist from the Sea**. An epic narrative of SA Naval operations.

Bookings & enquiries

Contact

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 09h30-15h30
Closed: Mondays except Public Holidays and School Holidays
Make contact to confirm tour times, group bookings, accessibility, and current prices before travelling

Visit us in Simon’s Town

Location: The SAS Assegaai Submarine Museum is conveniently located at Cole Point, 1067 King George’s Way, Simon’s Town. Follow the road towards the harbour and look for the clearly marked Submarine Museum turn off just past Jubelee Square. The submarine is displayed on land and is easy to recognise from the surrounding parking area.

Phone: +27 21 787 4786

Call us during our operating hours (09:30 to 15:30) to speak with a friendly staff member. Perfect for quick questions or booking inquiries.