Submarine coloring pages

Free Printable Submarine Coloring Pages

Browse submarines breaking the surface, cruising above the sea floor, or surrounded by fish and bubbles. For more machines and ways to travel, you can also explore Vehicles and Machines.

How a submarine looks above and below water

A periscope is the slender viewing tube shown rising above the water in one scene. It gives you a fun detail to color on its own, while the nearby surface and sun rays help set the scene. Other drawings show the top of a submarine just breaking through the waves.

Underwater views shift the focus to the hull, ocean floor, bubbles, and sea life. Look for the difference between a broad view of the whole submersible and a closer look at features such as sub pods or internal parts.

Make up an underwater search mission

Turn a submarine scene into a small storytelling game. Have your child choose a destination on the ocean floor, then add fish, bubbles, or a new detail outside the windows as the sub travels.

For a simpler activity, invite young colorists to spot the periscope or count the bubbles before they begin. A realistic deep-sea view can inspire an older child to imagine what the crew might be looking at.

Choose by age and coloring level

A three-year-old will usually be happiest with a large, open outline and just a few details. A seven-year-old may enjoy adding color to a more involved scene, while teens and adults can take their time with close-up equipment and underwater surroundings.

Easy submarine coloring pages for kids

Simple outlines suit preschoolers who are still practicing how to stay within the lines. The submarine surfacing, a periscope above the waves, and a few bubbles give them clear shapes without a crowded background. A drawing of the submarine’s internal parts also gives curious kids an easy starting point for noticing its different sections.

Cute submarine coloring pages

Chibi and kawaii submarines have rounded shapes and friendly expressions, making them approachable for little colorists. Try soft blues and bright accents, or give each cartoon sub its own made-up color scheme. The Yellow Submarine scene is a natural pick for anyone who wants a bold, sunny hull.

Detailed submarine coloring pages for adults

For a slower coloring session, choose the realistic deep-sea submarine with fish or the detailed overhead view. Their added structure gives you more areas to shade and color carefully. The sub pods and the Atlantis submarine offer different shapes to explore, while a pocket submarine descending toward the ocean floor has a more compact, focused scene.

What colors should you use?

Realistic submarine scenes leave plenty of room for your own palette. Try navy, slate gray, or muted green for the hull, then use lighter blue for the water and brighter colors for fish. For a cartoon look, make the sub red or yellow and keep the bubbles pale blue so they stand out.

Print submarine coloring pages as PDFs

Each drawing has an “Open the PDF” button to view its file and a “Print” button to print directly, including from a phone. Choose fit to page if you want the full submarine outline to show. Regular paper works well with colored pencils, while thicker paper is a better choice for markers and detailed scenes.