S.E.A. Aquarium: Tickets, Things to Do, and What to Know

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If you’ve ever wondered what entering an underwater world feels like, visiting S.E.A. Aquarium in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is more than just a start.

The sheer number of aquatic animals that call S.E.A. Aquarium home allow visitors plenty of opportunities to observe animals which are normally inaccessible. In fact, over 100,000 marine animals call this place home.

Furthermore, sections inside S.E.A. Aquarium replicate temperatures and compositions of notable giant bodies of water, such as the South China Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean. This ensures that species from all over the world can live, thrive, and survive inside this huge oceanarium.

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Adult S.E.A. Aquarium tickets cost SGD32 and grants guests admission to the oceanarium. Children aged under four years old can enter for free and don’t require S.E.A. Aquarium tickets.

Open-dated S.E.A. Aquarium tickets come with a SGD5 voucher for snacks and souvenirs which you can redeem at kiosks and stores inside the aquarium.

You can buy your tickets here or at the venue itself. However, you might encounter lengthy queues when buying tickets at the venue, so it’s recommended to book your visits early.

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There are very easy ways to commute to S.E.A. Aquarium.

If you prefer to take the train, get off at HarbourFront MRT station. From here, enter VivoCity, head up to level 3, and board the Sentosa Express. Alight at WaterFront Station and follow the signs to S.E.A. Aquarium. Likewise, you can also hop on an SBS bus that stops at HarbourFront and follow the same directions as the trains.

If your budget is tight or you prefer a little exercise, walk across Sentosa Boardwalk and arrive at S.E.A. Aquarium in ten minutes Entry through Sentosa Boardwalk costs SGD1.

Alternatively, you can drive to Sentosa Island or hail a cab. For this, take the leftmost lane on Sentosa Gateway towards the Resorts World Sentosa Carpark.

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To maximise your visit to S.E.A. Aquarium, we recommend spending around two to three hours here. The attraction is open from 9am to 5pm daily.

One-day itinerary at S.E.A. Aquarium

1. 1. Acquaint yourself with underwater life: Learn how shipwrecks help preserve and cultivate sea life in the aptly named Shipwrecked! tunnel, one of the top attractions at the S.E.A. Aquarium. It houses fish such as the black-blotched fantail ray, snubnose pompano, scalloped hammerhead shark, and zebra shark.
   2. Touch starfish at the Discovery Pools and learn about the School of Fish: Observe different species of fish as they live together inside a cylindrical aquarium in the School of Fish. Just across the cylindrical aquarium are Discovery Pools where you can touch different kinds of starfish.
   3. Be amazed at the grace and majesty of frolicking dolphins. After touching starfish, watch how dolphins work their magic when leaping off the air, up close.
   4. See what a fraction of the ocean is like. Open Ocean is one of the largest viewing panels of ocean life in the world, measuring up to 27 feet in height and 118 feet in length. If you want to see fish of all kinds swim about, you can stay here, relax, and enjoy the company of your newfound underwater friends.
   5. Observe how corals preserve marine life. Underwater City features corals by the hundreds for fish like regal blue tang and giant moray to inhabit.
   6. Watch sharks swim while in safety. Continue through a tunnel containing some of the most adept hunters of the sea.

   Guests can go even deeper than the galleries and exhibits inside S.E.A. Aquarium.

   Open Ocean Dive: Get to know life in the ocean more intimately by swimming with fish and manta rays. This activity can only be done during weekends and public holidays at 1pm. An admission ticket for this activity cost SGD288 for adults and SGD286 for children. Admission fees for RWS Adventure Cove are also required.

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S.E.A. Aquarium VIP Experience: Learn how to maintain an aquarium this big through this in-depth experience. This special tour costs SGD138 for adults and SGD1,089 for children and lasts for 3.5 hours.

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Dive with Sharks: Swim with endangered shark species while at the aquarium. This activity is only available on weekends and public holidays. Tickets for this activity cost SGD288 for adults and SGD286 for children. Like Open Ocean Dive, admission fees for RWS Adventure Cove are also required.