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S.E.A. Aquarium Overview

Home to more than 100,000 marine animals, the S.E.A. Aquarium offers an experience no one can forget. Walk through an underwater tunnel and marvel at more than 100 sharks or discover the awe-inspiring world of life in the ocean at the aquarium's centerpiece, Open Ocean Habitat. Through interactive programmer, up close animal encounters and immersive learning journey s, S.E.A. Aquarium aims to inspire visitors to protect the world's

Lose yourself in the beauty of one of the most breath-taking aquariums of Southeast Asia - S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore. Just imagine, how amazing it is to venture through the fascinating underwater world to explore the oceanic realm of S.E.A. Aquarium.

With no doubt, this S.E.A. Aquarium is nowhere less than a magical marine world. Be thrilled to witness around 100,000 aquatic species coming from major oceans of the world. Authorities here, strive hard to recreate a natural habitat for their survival. So, marine researchers have surely got a lot of things to do here. 

There are around 10 zones with different habitats all wrapped within a large venue. 1000’s of aquatic species coming from the major marine ecosystems such as Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Great Lakes of East Africa, and the Straits of Malacca will take adequate care of your engagement.

Leopard sharks, squadrons, goliath groupers are some of the exotic marine varieties which you can easily find here. Sometimes, they may even appear as if two-legged mammals ogle from the other end of the glass tank.

For those seeking an unforgettable experience, consider exploring the Sharks Sea Habitat as part of your Singapore tour package. Here, you can leisurely stroll for hours, encountering fascinating marine life such as the scalloped hammerhead and the assertive silver tip sharks gracefully navigating their surroundings.

There’s also an Open Ocean Habitat precisely in the center of S.E.A. Aquarium tickets can resembles a humongous aquarium and gives you a feel like you are standing on a cavernous ocean floor. You can simply spend long hours here watching a sweeping ocean scenery running behind glass panels. For entertaining their visitors, in-charge here ensure that all the panels remain spotless. 

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Highlights

• Opt for an enchanting nocturnal experience by spending a night in the aquarium starting after the day visitors are gone. Tour the aquarium with a guide for 90 minutes and learn more about the nocturnal habits of the sea creatures.
• Participate in preparing food for the sea creatures and feel fascinated looking at their daily care rituals.
• Visit one of the world's largest aquarium, the famous South East Asia (S.E.A) Aquarium and get an opportunity to witness marine life at its best
• Feel fascinated watching over 100,000 marine animals representing 1,000 species across more than 40 diverse habitats.
• The centerpiece of the aquarium is the Open Ocean Habitat which provides one of the planet’s largest windows to the ocean with a floor-to-ceiling viewing panel measuring 36 metres wide and 8.3 metrestall. Visitors will be immersed in a magical marine world, marveling at majestic manta rays, giant groupers, zebra sharks and a wide variety of ocean life through this spectacular vista.
• Through interactive programs, up-close animal encounters, and immersive learning journeys, S.E.A. Aquarium aims to inspire visitors to protect the world’s oceans.
• Enjoy back-of-the door access to Dolphin Island and the aquarium with a 3 hours special VIP tour. Be thrilled to get closer access to the marine animals and learn interesting facts about them.

How To Reach

The fastest and the easiest way to reach S.E.A. Aquarium is by taking a MRT from your nearby location to Harbourfront Station. Take Exit E to VivoCity and proceed to level 3 to board the Sentosa Express. Alight 1 stop later at Resorts World Station.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to explore the S. E. A. Aquarium is during the early morning hours as soon as the aquarium opens. This is the time when the crowd is less and you can easily explore most of the part of this aquarium in time. The lesser amount of the crowd is also beneficial for some fun pictures with nicer backdrops.

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Other Essential Information

Here is the list of Best Places to Shop and dine in S.E.A. Aquarium

From shopping to dining, S.E.A. Aquarium has every bits and piece of entertainment for you. Here’s what you can find here – 

1. Ocean Restaurant –  For an extraordinary dining experience, step into Singapore's only underwater fine dining destination and be captivated by the panoramic views of the vibrant underwater world while you dine alongside graceful manta rays, reef sharks and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.

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Wednesday – Sunday

Lunch: 11.30am - 3pm

Dinner: 6 – 10.30pm

2. S.E.A. Side Snacks –– If you are hungry during odd hours, and do not want to have a full meal, head towards S.E.A.side snacks to pick some quick bites. Select from a wide variety of pastries, hot dogs, and some refreshing beverages. To quickly satiate visitor's hunger, this place operates from morning 10:00 am to the evening at 05:00 pm.

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3. Ocean bites –For some more munchies such as muffins, corn dogs or other light snacks and cakes, head towards Ocean Bites. You can have your favourite side food here from morning 10:00 am to the evening at 05:00 pm.

4. S.E.A. Treasures – It is a perfect place to halt, and shop for someone special in your life. Be it someone’s birthday or a baby shower, do not forget to go through the plush toys, snazzy accessories, or adorable t-shirts for sale here. You can shop for anything here from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm.

5. S.E.A. Wonders – For picking some eco-friendly merchandise, head towards S.E.A. Wonders from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm daily.

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Zones at S.E.A Aquarium

1. Strait of Karimata and Java Sea: Get a glimpse of the sea life inside a shipwreck that had sunk beneath the Strait of Karimata on the lower eastern side of Sumatra. This forgotten ship has currently become the home of thousands of beautiful marine creatures such as Napoleon wrasse, pompano, groupers, threadfin trevally, batfish and many other species.

2. Strait of Malacca and the Andaman Sea: You will find this zone featuring the Strait of Malacca, a sea lane that has become known all over the world for piracy. Feel excited watching sea creatures swimming below the glass floor that you are walking on.

Get the view of some of the oceanic predators such as blue flasher wrasses, leopard wrasse, and many others. Visit the ‘Discovery Touch Pool’ and get the feel of some non-dangerous sea species such as sea cucumbers, sea stars, pencil sea urchins, and many more.

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3. The Bay of Bengal and the Laccadive Sea- Get teleported to the Bay of Bengal, home to some of the most endangered plants and animals in the world. Spot some of the famous dishes such as silver batfish, garden eels, clownfish, mudskippers, archerfish, reef lobsters, and many more varieties from the land of the mangroves.

Do not miss out on the two specialties of this zone, one of them being the Coral Reef which is the home to long-nosed hawkfish, gobies, spotted garden eels, reef lobsters, and more. The other specialty is the ‘Patch Reef of Brain Corals’ which had its origin in the Laccadive Sea and is teeming with angelfish.

4. Ocean Journey: Explore the Ocean Journey zone meet the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and learn more about this magnificent sea creature. Visit the Cold Water Habitat in this zone to watch the gentle giants of the sea.

Watch out for chambered nautilus and the guitarfish and take a look at the giant spider crab. Feel fascinated watching schools of fish floating in perfect harmony and look out for the translucent neon-blue glows emitting from the pulsating sea jelly. 

5. Open Ocean: Enter the zone that is the home to some gentle sea giants such as manta rays, goliath groupers, mahi-mahi, sawfish, andleopard sharks. Feel enthralled looking at the magical panoramic view of the underwater scene where a diverse collection of marine life exists peacefully.

6. The Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea: Get a glimpse of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea in this zone and be fascinated in watching the native inhabitants of the Gulf, such as the eight-armed seastar, sally lightfoot crab, blue-spotted stingrays etc. Explore the Soft Coral Garden, the underwater hanging gardens inhabited by reef fish.

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7. Red Sea: Explore the ‘Rainforest of the Sea’, the Red Sea, where you will marvel at the display of a diverse array of corals formed due to its high salt content. Take a look at some warm-water fishes, including orange-striped triggerfish, longhorn cowfish, fairy basslet, fire shrimp, yellow boxfish, and many more. Look out for the area that is populated by corals and sea fans.

8. East Africa: Visit the habitats of two freshwater lakes of Africa - Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika in the East Africa zone. Feel mesmerised looking at the native African sea life featuring an enormous variety of colourful sea creatures like the frontosa, mbuna and African tigerfish, known as the piranhas of Africa.

9. South China Sea: The vibrant and colourful marine life of the South China Sea is sure to enchant you with its exotic species, including an array of lobsters, soldierfish, lionfish, squirrelfish and many more. Watch out for the special feature of this zone, the ‘Moray Eel’ habitat, where you get a close-up view of these deadly but shy creatures.

10. Shark Seas: Enter the last zone of the S.E.A Aquarium Singapore, the most dignified zone where you will be able to watch ferocious sharks such as the silvertip shark, Hammerhead Shark, and many more. Feel excited about meeting one of the largest coastal sharks in the world - the sandbar shark and learn more about this deadly creature in the glass chamber. 

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Places to Visit near S.E.A. Aquarium

While S.E.A. Aquarium itself has a lot of things to keep you engaged, there is more to enjoy out. Let’s check them here – 

1. Resorts World Sentosa – Renowned as an integrated resort of Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa occupies a big slice of the island. Home to restaurants, shops, food courts, hotels, and a big dynamic casino.

2. Adventure Cove Park – Home thrilling water slides, kids water play zones, wave pools, and so on, Adventure Cove Park is Southeast Asia's only aquatic park integrated with marine life. Seek respite from the tropical heat and snorkel with 20,000 colorful fish.

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3. Universal Studios Singapore – Yet another outstanding attraction of Singapore, Universal Studios stands unrivaled when it comes to seeking pleasure from your Singapore visit. Explore themed zones, adrenaline-pumping rides, interactive shows, eateries, and other exciting attractions.

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4. Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom – Comprising of three different zones, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom is a place to dwell for butterfly lovers. You can stroll through either through the butterfly or bird aviary or engage yourself in spotting different bugs and crawling creepers at its museum.

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5. Tiger sky tower – Rising high at the height of around 131 meters from the sea level, Tiger Sky Tower stands as one of the highest observatories of Singapore. Climbing to the top of it can give you some beautiful views of the city that stretches wide.

6. Sentosa Merlion If you have some more time to spare, do visit this 37-meter tall structure which guards Singapore’s prosperity – Sentosa Merlion. Once here, do not forget to collect prosperity coins or ring a prosperity bell.

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Tips for Visiting S.E.A. Aquarium 

- You won't be allowed to carry any outside food or beverage along with you. Also, you are strictly prohibited from having something when you stand near any of the aquarium exhibits. There are areas or zones designated for enjoying your food.

- Smoking is strictly prohibited once you are inside the aquarium. If you want to enjoy it, there are zones reserved explicitly for smoking.

- You are allowed to click as many photographs as you want inside the aquarium. However, make sure that you do not use your camera’s flashlight.

- You are not supposed to accompany your pets or other animals inside S.E.A. Aquarium.

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Point of Interest for S.E.A. Aquarium
Engage yourself with Moray Eels
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Engage yourself with Moray Eels

The underrated sea creatures are surely going to interest you to capture some beautiful moments with them. Looking within their mouths, you will come to realize that Eels have been spotted there too. 

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VIP Tour
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VIP Tour

Get an exceptional experience of an underwater journey by embarking on a VIP tour, a privileged access to the aquarium with your VIP pass. You will be given a VIP lanyard which will allow priority access, and a private guide will take you on a 3-hour long tour. During the tour, you will be thrilled to get a chance to explore the behind-the-scenes working of the aquarium and get a closer look at the marine animals. You will learn facts about these marine animals, such as where the Manta Rays originate from or what the Sharks feed on. Your special access will also allow you to the Back-of-House of Dolphin Island.

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Wonderworld of Magical Reefs
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Wonderworld of Magical Reefs

What makes coral reefs more appealing is the vast array of color and shade they come in. Vibrancy and diversity of fishes swimming all around these mighty coral reefs give a soothing relief to your eyes.

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There are Nemo and Dory for your Entertainment
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There are Nemo and Dory for your Entertainment

Do you love to play hide, and seek? Are you willing to rewind the best moments of your childhood? If yes, it's time to get down and search for Nemo and Dory. Although you can easily spot Dory as it keeps on swimming around the tank, spotting Nemo is a bit troubling task.

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Do not Miss Open Ocean Habitat
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Do not Miss Open Ocean Habitat

You can call it the heart of S.E.A. Aquarium. The cavernous floor-to-ceiling viewing panel leaves you puzzled as if you are diving at high depths of the mighty blue sea. The habitat here showcases majestic manta rays, giant groupers, zebra sharks and a wide variety of ocean life, illuminating when the sunlight falls over it.

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Did you notice Sea Jellies there?
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Did you notice Sea Jellies there?

No one can stay away from being fascinated with the sight of sea jellies. You can find a plethora of sea jellies here such as moon sea jellies, and Japanese sea nettles.

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Watch sharks swim above you

As soon as you step into S.E.A. Aquarium, there are big tunnels lined up through both the entrances and exits. Don’t be scared to walk through them as a shark might scare you a bit from somewhere. From silvertip to the sandbar, there are around 100 different varieties of sharks that swim through both these tunnels.

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Ocean Dream
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Ocean Dream

Get a bewitching experience of spending a night in the aquarium by opting for an Ocean Dream pass. Your fascinating experience will start at night after all the day visitors are gone. You will be touring the aquarium for 90 minutes with a guide and will get access to the back-of-house. There you will be overjoyed to get a chance to prepare food for the sea animals and watch their care routines.

The evening will proceed with storytelling, games, learning sessions on the nocturnal activities of sea creatures after sundown, and many more and will finally come to an end with you camping for the night in a tent located inside the aquarium in front of the Open Ocean Gallery.

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S.E.A. Aquarium FAQs

What is there to do in S.E.A. Aquarium?

At S.E.A. Aquarium, you have a plethora of activities to do. From being the biggest aquariums to being beautifully organized, S.E.A. aquarium has got it all to please your eyes. There are Moray Eels, Dolphins, Sharks, Jellyfishes, and stingrays in addition to the colourful fishes and a wide variety of corals.

You can simply watch them swimming here and there, or take your DSLRs out and capture some beautiful moments with them. The choice is yours! Besides the marine life, food served here, and the merchandise available for sale is undoubtedly worthy of appreciating.

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Is Underwater World and Sea Aquarium the same?

No. There’s a difference in between both Underwater World and Sea Aquarium. You will find Sea Aquarium to be located within Resorts World Sentosa whereas Underwater World is present on the other side of this Sentosa Island. However, Underwater World is now functionally closed.

What does S.E.A. Aquarium stand for?

S.E.A. Aquarium stands for South East Asia’s largest aquarium presently under the governance of Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (Hengqin, China). Within its 45000 litres of water, it comes to around 100,000 aquatic animals of about 800 species.

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How long does it take to visit and view the entire S.E.A. Aquarium?

A rough stay of 2-3 hours is fair enough to wind up your entire S.E.A. Aquarium visit. 

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Where it is located?

S.E.A. Aquarium is located at 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269. It is situated near the Maritime Experiential Museum.

How many aquatic species are there in S.E.A. Aquarium?

S.E.A. Aquarium homes to more than 100,000 aquatic animals with around 800 different species.

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Is it allowed to take pictures in the S.E.A. Aquarium?

You are allowed to click pictures within the S.E.A. Aquarium. However, make sure that you do not use the flashlight of your DSLR camera or your smartphone devices while you click them. This might disturb the free movement of some marine species.

Are there places to eat within the S.E.A. Aquarium?

Yes, there are sufficiently good and hygienic places to eat within S.E.A. Aquarium. If you are willing to buy some quick bites, head towards S.E.A.side Snacks and Ocean Bites. For a complete family meal (lunch and dinner), you have Ocean Restaurant to serve you with the top-notch variety of food. For locating these food points, you can keep track of the S.E.A. Aquarium guide map and walk accordingly.

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What are the rules and regulations at the SEA Aquarium?

- It is not allowed to bring outside food and drink inside the aquarium premises. However, there are several food options that you can opt for inside the aquarium.

- Eating or drinking near or in the exhibits is strictly prohibited.You can eat and drink only in the designated areas.

- You are not allowed to take your pets inside. However, special permission can be acquired for service animals.

- Smoking inside the aquarium is not allowed. If you wish to smoke, you can go to the area designated for smoking.

- You are allowed to take photographs inside the aquarium without the use of flashes.

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What are the facilities available inside SEA Aquarium?

- Wheelchairs for use within the aquarium are available for rental at the Guest Service Counter 2.
- All over the aquarium, free wifi is available.
- ATMs are available just outside the aquarium, along the Festive Walk L2.
- Sanitation measures are available inside the park.
- Handicapped visitors can enjoy barrier-free accessibility inside the aquarium. They can reach the Ocean Dome by using the lift located along the back of the Ocean Gallery.

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S.E.A. Aquarium Reviews

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Sunita Sehrawat
Reviewed: 19 Jul 2023
5.0/5
The best aquarium in the world...gives so close view of the entire marine life. Some of the creatures seen were exclusive and only found on national geographic channel. Must visit place, loved it
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Avinash Figueiredo
Reviewed: 19 Nov 2023
5.0/5
Sea Aquarium is an amazing place to see and learn the different species of fishes in one place. It is truly a lifetime experience.
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Sherwin Goh
Reviewed: 25 Sep 2023
5.0/5
Number of fishes seem to have dropped?
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SSR
Reviewed: 28 Jun 2023
5.0/5
Superb
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Margaret Gray
Reviewed: 12 Oct 2023
5.0/5
Really enjoyable
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Geoff O Malley
Reviewed: 08 Mar 2023
5.0/5
Thank you,  The experience will stay with me! The beauty and wonder of the sea life, displayed and orchestrated in such a way that it advertises to the everyone who visits the beauty and diversity of our oceans and the need to preserve it. Small children may do and I’m sure do come away with a curio... Read More
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