The Submarine Monument, locally known as Monumen Kapal Selam or Monkasel, is one
of Surabaya’s most fascinating attractions. It features a real Soviet-built submarine, KRI
Pasopati 410, which served the Indonesian Navy in the 1960s. Now converted into an
interactive museum, visitors can step inside the submarine to explore its control rooms,
sleeping quarters, and navigation systems. Located by the Kalimas River, the site also
offers a small theater, park, and food stalls – making it a great destination for families and
history lovers alike.
- Explore the Submarine 🚢: walk 🚶♀️ through the control room ⚙️, torpedo bay 💣, and crew quarters 🛌👀
- Museum Exhibits 🏛️: learn 💡 about Indonesia’s 🇮🇩 naval history ⚓ and the submarine’s missions 📜🧠
- Audio-Visual Show 📺: watch a short film 🎬 about the Pasopati submarine’s role 🛡️ in national defense ✨✅
- River Park 🌳: relax 😌 in the riverside garden 🌿 next to the monument 💚👍
- Night Lights 💡: the submarine 🚢 and area glow beautifully ✨ at night 🌙 – ideal for photos 📸🧡
- From Tunjungan Plaza 🛍️: about 10 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚗 or motorbike 🛵💨✅
- By Taxi 🚕 or Ride-hailing App 📱: Gojek 🛵 and Grab 🤝 easily available ⭐👍
- By Train 🚆: short walk 🚶♂️ from Gubeng Station 🚉 if arriving 🧭 from other cities in East Java 🗺️✅
- Great ⭐ for families 👨👩👧👦 and kids 👧 – the interior 🚢 is well-lit 💡 and safe 🛡️👍
- Bring water 💧 and wear light clothing 👕; the submarine interior 🔥 can get warm 🥵🎒
- Visit in the evening 🌙 to enjoy the lighted monument ✨ and riverside park 🌳🧡
- Combine your trip 🤝 with Plaza Surabaya 🛍️ or Heroes Monument 🗼 nearby 🗺️✅
- 3:00 PM – Arrive 🧭 at the Submarine Monument 🚢💨
- 3:15 PM – Explore the submarine interior 🚢 and exhibits 📜👀🧠
- 4:30 PM – Watch the short film 🎬 about naval history 📺💡
- 5:00 PM – Relax 😌 by the riverside park 🌳 and take photos 📸💚✨
- 6:00 PM – Dinner 🍽️ at Plaza Surabaya 🛍️ nearby 🍝😋👋
