Heading over to Singapore with the family or simply love all things nautical? Home to more than 100,000 beautiful and distinctive marine creatures, S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa is a must visit on your next vacay to Singapore.
Jump into the deep unknown with all sorts of fabulous interactive exhibitions, talks and incredible digital installations to captivate your imagination and let you live out your ultimate Finding Nemo dreams at this incredible aquarium. Plus, it’s great for visitors of all ages so the whole crew can enjoy it. Read on to find out even more reasons why you need to visit this underwater wonderland.
Get Scuba-Certified
Always been curious to venture deeper into the ocean? With the PADI Open Water Diver experience, you can take your first open water dive in the glorious Open Ocean Habitat under qualified instructors who will be able to get you scuba-certified right there and then. Experience your unforgettable first dive in the company of over 40,000 stunning marine creatures including the giant manta rays and groupers.
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Dine Under The Sea
If you're looking for a truly unforgettable day out, you can't go past Ocean Restaurant, Southeast Asia's first underwater dining experience. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean as you indulge in a glorious modern-European fare with an unbeatable view. With a fresh, seasonal menu prioritising only the finest sustainable produce, no trip to Sentosa is complete without a visit.
Wander Into The Ocean Dome
Transport yourself into a magnificent underwater sensory existence in the Ocean Dome. Here, you’ll be immersed in interactive, multimodal tales from celebrated storyteller Kamini Ramachandran. An enchanting and educational experience for young and old, this vivid video-based experience will remind you of the intense preciousness of our oceans and their resources.
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Let The Little Ones Become Ocean Detectives
The Junior Ocean Detective program allows children 7 - 12 years old to embark on a strange and wonderful investigative journey seeking out clues to solve marine-animal mysteries in the aquarium’s underwater world. With a special detective toolkit provided, as well as souvenirs and a whole bunch of conversations with experts to uncover the ocean secrets, this will keep kids entertained for hours.
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Stay A Little Longer
If one day is not enough to enjoy all the spectacular displays and interactives, why not check in for a night or two in one of Resort World Sentosa's luxurious Ocean Suites? Imagine waking up to mantra rays gracefully gliding past and bright dazzling fish racing by as you sip your morning coffee. An absolute bucket list experience for those who love a unique stay.
Visit Dolphin Island
Join these gentle creatures up close at Dolphin Island where you’ll be able to enjoy a diverse range of programs that will allow you to get up close and personal. Whether you’re keen to admire them from the sidelines, or you’re feeling a little more adventurous and want to join them in the wading pool or in even deeper waters, there’s enchanting experiences ready for everyone. You’ll also get to learn all about their habitats, diet, migration patterns as well as what’s being done to protect them along the way. Any Dolphin Island admission will also include your S.E.A Aquarium or Adventure Cove Waterpark ticket, so you’d be crazy to miss it.
Head Behind The Scenes
Here's your chance to peer into the exciting new back-of-house area, the Aquarist Lab. Get an insider's look at the nursery where hatchlings from the in-house breeding area are cared for, and learn how plankton is cultured for their food. You can also visit the Quarantine Room, where the animals are acclimatised until they're ready to be reintroduced into the main habitats.
Check Out VibranSEA
VibranSEA is the S.E.A Aquarium's latest event launching this September bringing visitors an all-new experiential space. With a bold spectacle of lights and beauties to explore, unlock the wonders of the ocean as you navigate through secret seascapes, facinating ultrasounds and x-rays of incredible underwater creatures, plus you can check out the spectacular Time and Tide art installations expressing the state of our seas.
As one of the world’s largest aquariums, S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa is an ideal destination to add to your Sentosa travel itinerary no matter who you’re travelling with. To find out more about what else is around, head to Resort World Sentosa.
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