Abstract: The invention relates to a floating periscope in particular for an underwater vehicle, comprising a floating container (5) having an elongate shape, one end of which is adapted to project above the water level and having means (6) for filming the environment, supported by a stabilized platform (8) which is in turn supported by gimbal suspension means (11), characterized in that the stabilized platform (8) is combined with at least one stabilizing rod (9) extending along the longitudinal axis of the container (5) and one end of which is combined with means forming a counterweight (10) for position stabilization.