Explore the Singapore Oceanarium at Sentosa – an impressive ocean journey through 22 themed zones. Book tickets on Klook, receive super cute exclusive souvenirs!
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If you are looking for an exciting and educational experience for your trip to Singapore, the Singapore Oceanarium – located right in Resorts World Sentosa – is the destination not to be missed. This is a new generation aquarium, combining vivid art displays, modern storytelling technology and impressive interactive experiences, helping you “touch” the ocean in a way never before.
Completely different from the old SEA Aquarium, the Singapore Oceanarium takes visitors through 22 themed zones, recreating the million-year evolutionary journey of marine life – from tiny plankton, ancient jellyfish to sharks, rays, coral reefs and seafloor creatures. Not only is it entertaining, it also strongly inspires the value of ocean conservation.
Where is Singapore Oceanarium?
Singapore Oceanarium is located at: 24 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098137, inside the famous Resorts World Sentosa complex. This is the area where many of Singapore’s top attractions such as Universal Studios, Adventure Cove Waterpark and SEA Aquarium (old) are concentrated.
You can easily get here from the Singapore city center in just 20–30 minutes, by taxi, MRT combined with Sentosa Express, bus or walk via Sentosa Boardwalk. Once there, just follow the signs or pass the Universal Studios globe icon to see the entrance to Singapore Oceanarium on level 1.
Money-saving tip: If you are traveling by car, follow the directions directly to the Resorts World Sentosa car park to avoid the Sentosa Island entrance fee.
How to Get to Singapore Oceanarium?
Located at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Oceanarium is easily accessible by many means of transport – from MRT, bus, private car to… mid-air cable car. Whether you are a fan of “check-in beautiful views”, a family traveler, or simply want to move quickly and economically, there is a suitable route for you.
By MRT + Sentosa Express – The Most Popular Way
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- Start at any MRT station, go to HarbourFront MRT (NE1/CC29)
- Go to Level 3 of VivoCity shopping mall
- Take Sentosa Express (Sentosa Station), get off at Resorts World Station
- Exit the station, follow the signs, you will see the Universal Studios – Singapore
- Oceanarium globe icon on the left!
Suggestion: This route is extremely economical, easy to go, and has the opportunity to check-in with the wharf, the sea and the most famous movie icon in Sentosa.
Walk Through Sentosa Boardwalk – Exercise and Sightseeing
- From VivoCity 1st floor, follow the directions to Sentosa Boardwalk (covered, easy to move)
- It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk across the bridge connecting the mainland to Sentosa Island
- Turn right, along the coast, up the stairs, past the big screen → turn right across the small bridge to reach the Oceanarium
Good tip: This is a way to “walk across the sea” that few people know but is extremely chill, suitable for cool mornings or romantic sunsets.
By Car/Taxi – Fast, No Worries About Rain and Wind
- Follow Sentosa Gateway, stay in the left lane and go downhill to Resorts World Sentosa Car Park
- Turn right into the “Cars/Taxis” tunnel → follow the signs to B1 East
- Park your car, take the elevator to Level 1, follow the signs to Singapore Oceanarium
Saving tip: This route helps you avoid the Sentosa Island entrance fee if you go straight to the RWS car park.
Parking Fees:
- Mon–Thu: From SGD 6.50/first hour – Maximum SGD 13.10/day
- Fri–Sun & Public Holidays: From SGD 9.70/first hour – Maximum SGD 16.30/day
- Free 10 minutes if leaving towards the city
Take the Sentosa Cable Car – A Unique Sky Experience
- From HarbourFront MRT, walk to HarbourFront Tower II
- Buy tickets at Singapore Cable Car Station → take the cable car to see the bay from above
- Get off at Imbiah Station → transfer to Sentosa Express, get off at Resorts World Station
- Walk as directed to Oceanarium
Take the Bus – Suitable for Those Who Like Local Transportation
- From the city center, take popular bus routes (10, 30, 65, 97, 100, 131, 143…) and get off at VivoCity
- Take bus RWS8 at stop 14141 or 14121 (HarbourFront)
- Get off at Resorts World Sentosa, walk a few minutes to Singapore Oceanarium
Small tip: You can use Google Maps to choose the closest route, the bus route in Singapore is extremely easy to follow.
Traveling by BlueSG – For “Pro” Electric Vehicle Users
- Drive BlueSG into Sentosa Gateway → enter the Cars/Taxis tunnel → follow the directions to P West
- BlueSG parking lot is on the left, opposite the taxi stand
- Park your car, look at the signs to walk to level 1 – Singapore Oceanarium
Need BlueSG app to unlock the car, suitable for tourists with pre-registered accounts.
Singapore Oceanarium review: Singapore Oceanarium Ticket Price & Promotional Packages on Klook
For the full Singapore Oceanarium experience, you can choose from a variety of flexible ticket types – from standard day tickets to exclusive combo packages and in-depth guided experiences. Klook is currently offering discounts of up to 30%, with limited-time gifts when you book in advance.
| Ticket Type / Experience | Included | Price from (VND) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Ticket (General Admission) | Admission Ticket | 1.019.689 | Basic ticket, self-discovery |
| [Klook Exclusive] 1 Day Pass + Tote Bag | Admission + Souvenir (Oceanarium tote bag) | 1.149.126 | Limited time gift only available on Klook |
| Experience Animal Spotlight: Corals | In-depth guided tour of coral | 571.026 | Admission not included |
| Experience Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies | Guided tour of jellyfish | 571.026 – 571.501 | Admission not included |
| Ocean in Focus: Into the Abyss | Special experience, explore the deep sea | 1.794.653 | Admission not included |
| Insider Experience (3.5h) | Behind the scenes tour of the Oceanarium | 5.873.409 | Admission not included |
Especially, when you book tickets through Klook, you will immediately receive a ticket combo + exclusive souvenir with adorable characters such as Manta rays, reef sharks or Mexican iguanas – the perfect gift for your journey to explore the blue world!
What to do at Singapore Oceanarium?
Singapore Oceanarium is not just a place to “watch fish” – but a multi-dimensional journey to explore the ocean through technology, education and vivid interactions. With more than 22 themed zones, it takes you from the beginning of the ocean to the modern and future habitats of the sea.
Please note that some areas are still limited due to the reopening of the aquarium in July 2025. Please refer to the official website of Singapore Oceanarium for the latest updates.
In The Beginning – Journey to the Origin of the Ocean
The first area at Singapore Oceanarium is an invitation to return to the early days of ocean life, when creatures began to form, evolve and conquer both the sea and the land. This is a vivid and fascinating scientific journey, combining models, projection technology and real creatures to tell the first chapters of the earth.
Ocean Wonders – Dance of Ancient Creatures
The opening space is a magical scene, where thousands of Moon Jelly jellyfish float rhythmically in magical lights, creating a mesmerizing “jellyfish dance”. All are located in the giant Kreisel system – one of the largest modern jellyfish tanks in the world. In addition to Moon Jelly, you can also admire unique jellyfish species such as Atlantic Sea Nettle or Fried Egg Jelly through the 360-degree glass tank system. The surrounding light and sound effects make you feel like you are entering another dimension – both surreal and biological.
Singapore Oceanarium review: Ancient Waters – When the Sea Belongs to the Giants
Next, you will travel back to prehistoric times to meet ancient ocean monsters. Vivid models of Dunkleosteus fish with steel-armored jaws or Xiphactinus – a powerful predatory fish, realistically recreate the time when the sea was the most dangerous place on the planet. Interspersed between the models are fossil specimens, digital interactive points, and even living creatures – from Australian Lungfish, Arapaima fish to horseshoe crabs and Epaulette sharks – the “modern descendants” of ancient times.
Conquering Land – The Great Evolutionary Milestone
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Moving from the depths of the sea to the surface, this area recounts the historic moment when creatures began to leave the water to live on land – a spectacular biological turning point. Creatures such as the Axolotl with its incredible body regeneration ability or the colorful poison dart frog are living proof of the adaptation process of amphibians.
Along with that, extinct species such as Eryops or Diplocaulus are restored using the Pepper’s Ghost effect – a 3D virtual projection technology, giving the feeling of standing in the middle of the evolutionary period. The space here is designed to be both intuitive and vivid – easy to approach for children but still retains scientific depth for adults.
Drop of Water – When All Life Begins
The journey of the first area ends with a poetic silence – where everything originates from a drop of water. In the giant teardrop-shaped dome space, you will admire the mapping film depicting the world of plankton – small plankton but playing an essential role in the ocean ecosystem. The image of plankton is magnified vividly, moving in natural rhythms, combined with gentle background sound, bringing a feeling of both learning and relaxation.
Sunlight – The Wonders Under the Ocean Light
When entering the “Sunlight” area, you will clearly feel the change in space – the light becomes clearer, the colors are more vivid, and life seems to be full in every corner. This is where the rich ecosystems near the sea surface are recreated, where corals, sharks, reefs and seaweed forests blend together to create a fascinating world.
Shark Seas – Facing the Silent Rulers
One of the most anticipated experiences is the Shark Tunnel – a tunnel where you will admire sharks swimming right above your head. In a space that simulates the dimly lit waters where sharks often hunt, you’ll encounter species like the Sand Tiger Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead and Sandbar Shark gliding about with power and grace.
In the large observation area, you can stand for hours just to watch the behavior of these seemingly scary “predators” that actually play an extremely important role in maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem. In particular, with the Oceanarium application, you can activate the AR feature to better understand the life cycle, reproduction and behavior of sharks – an experience that combines entertainment and education.
Coral Gardens – Coral Garden in the Heart of the Aquarium
The Coral Gardens area is like a brilliant carpet of sea flowers, where you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of soft corals, hard corals and giant clams. Each coral cluster is not only a beautiful landscape but also a habitat for hundreds of small creatures. This is also where you can crawl into the Moray Eel Tunnel – a tunnel where eels hide between the rocks just a few centimeters from your face.
Reef Animals & Kelp Forest – Reef Maze & Seaweed Forest
Leaving the coral area, you will enter a new world – where light penetrates through each seaweed canopy, creating a vibrant “underwater forest”. Here, you will encounter extremely unique creatures such as Weedy Seadragon – a fish shaped like a leaf, or Dog Face Puffer – with big, innocent eyes and adorable expressions.
The special feature of this area is the Aquarist Lab – where visitors can see the process of raising baby fish and cultivating plankton to serve the creatures in the entire Oceanarium. If you want to understand more, you can register for a private experience to go inside and see how experts take care of each creature.
Open Ocean – Immerse Yourself in the Vast Open Ocean
Concluding the Sunlight area is a space that makes anyone speechless: Open Ocean – where all boundaries seem to disappear, leaving only the pure majesty of the ocean. Standing in front of the giant glass wall – long and overwhelmingly high – you will admire the largest creatures at the Oceanarium such as Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Zebra Sharks… swimming gracefully in the deep blue water.
At The Surface – When the Ocean Meets Land
After immersing yourself in the deep ocean layers, visitors will “return to the water” at the At The Surface area – which tells the story of the strong relationship between humans and the ocean through the lens of history, culture and ecology. This is the intersection between nature and the journey of discovery – where humans first began to dialogue with the ocean by boat, by knowledge, and by limitless curiosity.
Spirit of Exploration – Spirit of Exploration Without Borders
The highlight of this area is the Jewel of Muscat – an impressive replica of a 9th-century dhow that once crossed the Indian Ocean. With its life-size and traditional craftsmanship, the ship model takes you back to the days when merchants, explorers and sailors used the wind, stars and intuition to explore the faraway seas.
Just above is Pier Adventure, a challenging rope network – where you can climb to see the entire area from above. This experience not only brings a sense of adventure but also embodies the spirit of “trying to step out of the comfort zone” – the way ancient explorers used to do. Nearby is Explorer’s Nook, a cozy coffee corner with ocean-themed cakes and souvenirs inspired by the journey of discovery.
Singapore’s Coast – The Rustic Beauty of Native Nature
Leave the faraway seas for a moment and get closer to local nature through Singapore’s Coast. This space recreates coastal mangrove forests – where land and saltwater meet, forming a unique and extremely important ecosystem.
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Here, you will meet typical native species such as the archer fish, with the ability to shoot down prey with incredible precision, or the mudskipper – a fish that can “walk” on its fins on mud. Instead of just looking through the glass, you can also gently touch the Knobbly starfish, polka-dot seahorses, and many other small species in the “discovery pools” – a place to come into close but safe contact with marine life.
Into The Deep – Under the Mysterious Ocean
The space gradually becomes quieter and darker when you step into “Into The Deep” – where the Singapore Oceanarium recreates the deep sea and little-known ecosystems. Here, the light almost disappears, but life is still present in strange adaptive forms. Let’s explore!
Open Ocean Currents – When Ocean Currents Lead Life
Here, you’ll learn that the ocean isn’t static – it’s a dynamic network of powerful currents that transport nutrients, life, and… waste. With dynamic lighting and mapping, schools of fish move as if following the invisible command of the ocean, creating dynamic eddies on screen and in space.
Not only do ocean currents carry life, they also carry the consequences caused by humans. The installation “Garbage Patch” – simulating the journey of a plastic bottle drifting through the oceans – is a stop that makes many people silent. In an abstract art space, you will encounter the haunting truth about plastic waste, told through light, movement and sound.
Migrators – Travelers in the Dark
In the depths where light cannot reach, there are still creatures on the move. Some move up with the light-dark rhythm of the day (vertical migrators), others migrate horizontally across the ocean (horizontal migrators). This area recreates silent but persistent journeys – like the glowing Pineapplefish, or the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin – creatures that have evolved over thousands of years to navigate by sound rather than sight. Right next door is Tide Deli – a quick stop for snacks and drinks, before you continue to step into deeper areas.
Benthos – A Living Seabed Ecosystem
If you think the seabed is just sandy and quiet, the Benthos area will change your mind. This is where benthic creatures such as giant Tasmanian crabs, blue eels, damselfish, canaries, etc. live, hiding in low coral reefs or rocky crevices. The light is dim, but enough to clearly see their quiet movements.
The highlight here is the Art-quarium – an interactive table that allows you to “design” your own sea creature by combining different features. The result is a digital fish with realistic biological characteristics (for example: small fins will swim slowly, smooth skin is easy to camouflage…), helping players better understand the principles of evolution and survival.
Artificial Habitats – Artificial Reefs: When Science Regenerate the Ocean
The journey ends with a space that bears the mark of restoration: the artificial reef. This place recreates structures such as shipwrecks, underground works, underwater sculptures – which were created by humans but have become ideal shelters and breeding grounds for hundreds of marine species.
You will enter the underwater tunnel, where Indo-Pacific leopard sharks, great spotted rays, Bonnethead sharks glide through a scene simulating the Bakau Wreck – part of both archaeology and a vibrant ecological environment.
What to do after visiting Singapore Oceanarium?
Because it is located right in Resorts World Sentosa, after exploring Singapore Oceanarium, you can easily combine a visit to:
- Universal Studios Singapore: a blockbuster movie-themed amusement park, extremely popular.
- Adventure Cove Waterpark: water park with slides, lazy rivers and snorkeling with real fish. Trick Eye Museum: vivid 3D museum, lots of “virtual living” angles.
- Skyline Luge & Skyride: slide down the slope on an all-terrain vehicle and see the whole view of Sentosa from above.
- iFly Singapore: try flying indoors like real, no need to parachute.
Singapore Oceanarium is bigger than you think, with dozens of experience areas from ancient to modern, from exploration to technology interaction. This article is just a “draft” for you to imagine. And the best things? You have to step in and discover for yourself – because no words can describe the feeling of standing in the middle of a real ocean.
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