S.E.A. Aquarium
海事博物馆水族馆
The world's largest aquarium by water volume featuring over 40,000 marine animals across 45 habitats. It showcases diverse ocean ecosystems and offers immersive underwater experiences through massive viewing panels and interactive zones.
Things to do
- Walk through the Open Ocean Habitat — Marvel at the massive 36-meter viewing panel where manta rays, groupers, and jacks swim alongside visitors in one of the largest single aquarium panels in the world.
- Explore the Seahorse Avenue — Discover delicate seahorses and sea dragons in a dedicated exhibition showcasing these iconic but vulnerable species in their natural habitats.
- Touch stingrays at the Touch Pool — Get hands-on with gentle stingrays in shallow pools where trained staff guide you through safe interaction with these graceful creatures.
- Watch the shark feeding show — Observe expert divers hand-feed multiple shark species while providing educational insights into shark behavior and conservation.
- Visit the Tropical Seas habitat — Immerse yourself in vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and other creatures representing Southeast Asian marine biodiversity.
- Explore Jellyfish Plasmavida installation — Experience an art-meets-science exhibition featuring hypnotic jellyfish displays with ambient lighting that creates a meditative underwater atmosphere.
Food to try
- Seafood laksa — A rich, spicy coconut-based noodle soup loaded with fresh prawns, squid, and fish cake reflecting Singapore's multicultural hawker heritage.
- Chili crab — Sweet mud crab coated in a sticky, spicy tomato and chili sauce, a Singapore signature dish available at the aquarium's dining venues.
- Fish ball noodles — Springy, handmade fish balls served in a savory broth with noodles, representing the local comfort food culture of Sentosa Island.
- Satay skewers — Grilled meat skewers brushed with peanut sauce and served with cucumber and onion, reflecting Malay culinary traditions found throughout Singapore.
- Oyster omelette — A crispy pan-fried egg dish studded with fresh oysters and served with a tangy-sweet sauce, popular among seafood lovers in the region.
Local customs & good to know
- Plan for extended visits — Singaporeans and tourists typically spend 3-4 hours exploring the 45 habitats, so arrive early and wear comfortable shoes to maximize your experience.
- Respect quiet viewing zones — The aquarium designates certain areas like the jellyfish and seahorse sections as calm zones; keep noise levels low and avoid flash photography to protect animal welfare.
- Engage with multilingual signage — All exhibits feature information in English, Mandarin, and Malay reflecting Singapore's diverse population, making it an inclusive experience for all visitors.
- Use the app for guided tours — Download the S.E.A. Aquarium mobile app for AR experiences, real-time show schedules, and interactive learning content that enhances your marine education journey.