



Phuket: Aquaria Phuket
Operating Hours:Daily: 10:30 - 19:00
The Vibe:Ocean wonders beneath the city 🐠
Phuket’s premier aquarium, hidden beneath a shopping hub, is a cool world of ocean wonders. It’s the largest in Thailand, offering family fun and a gentle touch of marine education.
Cool, dim galleries bathed in blue light surround you, with sharks and rays gliding silently behind the glass. Children gasp and point as soft music and the gentle gurgle of water create a calm, underwater escape.
- Thailand’s largest aquarium (top-ranked nationwide)
- Rated 4.4★ by over 3,000 visitors
- Families praise the interactive shows and clean, spacious exhibits
Fit For
- 👨👩👧 Families: Stroller-friendly paths, fun feeding shows, and hands-on touch pools for curious kids
- 💕 Couples: Tranquil, air-conditioned galleries for a relaxed date out of the heat
- 👵 Seniors: Benches throughout and elevators available; a gentle pace with plenty of informational displays
- 📸 Photographers: Vibrant tank backdrops and graceful creatures for stunning shots (no flash needed)
Highlights
- Underwater Tunnel – Stroll through a glass tunnel with sharks and rays cruising overhead
- Otter Feeding – Adorable small-clawed otters showing off tricks during their feeding time
- Penguin Parade – Watch Humboldt penguins waddle and dive, especially fun at feeding sessions
- Interactive Touch Pool – Handle starfish and sea cucumbers under staff supervision
- Jellyfish Gallery – Ethereal jellyfish illuminated in color-changing lights — Hidden Gem
- Sunken Ship Tank – Explore a giant aquarium featuring a World War II shipwreck (U.S.S. Lagarto) teeming with marine life
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- Aquaria is located on the B1 basement level of Central Phuket Floresta mall. It’s about a 10-minute drive from Phuket Old Town; taxis or Grab cars are the easiest way to get there.
- If you’re driving, use the Central Phuket parking garage (free parking). Once inside the mall, take the elevator or escalator down to the basement (B1) and follow signs for Aquaria Phuket.
- The entrance to Aquaria is within the mall, near the food court area on the ground floor of Floresta. Look for the aquarium’s ticket counter and a giant manta ray statue marking the entry. Show your tickets at the gate to enter the aquarium exhibits.
Food & Coffee Shops
Andasi Underwater Restaurant: For a truly special meal, this fine-dining restaurant inside Aquaria lets you dine with views into the main tank (advance reservation recommended for this unique experience).
Central Phuket Food Hall: Just upstairs in the mall, you’ll find an extensive food court and cafes – perfect for grabbing local Thai dishes, coffee, or desserts once you finish your aquarium tour.
Andasi Underwater Restaurant: For a truly special meal, this fine-dining restaurant inside Aquaria lets you dine with views into the main tank (advance reservation recommended for this unique experience).
Central Phuket Food Hall: Just upstairs in the mall, you’ll find an extensive food court and cafes – perfect for grabbing local Thai dishes, coffee, or desserts once you finish your aquarium tour.
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday mornings right after opening (11 AM) are quietest – you’ll encounter fewer tour groups and can get unobstructed views of exhibits.
Hack: Book your tickets online or via a travel app beforehand. Online prices are often cheaper than buying at the door, and you can sometimes find family bundles or discounts.
Hidden Gem: Don’t skip the Station Aquarius zone at the end – there’s an interactive touch pool where kids (and adults) can gently hold starfish and sea cucumbers. It’s not obvious at first, but it’s a highlight for many families.
Optional tip: The aquarium is kept quite cool to comfort the animals, so bring a light sweater if you tend to get chilly. It makes your visit more comfortable, especially for young children.
Best Time: Weekday mornings right after opening (11 AM) are quietest – you’ll encounter fewer tour groups and can get unobstructed views of exhibits.
Hack: Book your tickets online or via a travel app beforehand. Online prices are often cheaper than buying at the door, and you can sometimes find family bundles or discounts.
Hidden Gem: Don’t skip the Station Aquarius zone at the end – there’s an interactive touch pool where kids (and adults) can gently hold starfish and sea cucumbers. It’s not obvious at first, but it’s a highlight for many families.
Optional tip: The aquarium is kept quite cool to comfort the animals, so bring a light sweater if you tend to get chilly. It makes your visit more comfortable, especially for young children.
Photography Tips
Flash photography is prohibited (to protect the creatures), so use your camera’s Night Mode or a high ISO setting for clearer images in low light.
To avoid reflections when photographing tanks, hold your camera or phone lens directly against the glass. This gives you a clear shot of the fish without catching glare from the lights or other visitors.
In the underwater tunnel, try shooting from a low angle aiming up, to capture silhouettes of sharks and rays swimming overhead – it creates a dramatic effect.
Be patient for the perfect shot: wait a moment for fast-moving fish to swim closer or for crowds to move on. The exhibits like the jellyfish and coral reefs are great for vibrant photos if you steady your hand.
Flash photography is prohibited (to protect the creatures), so use your camera’s Night Mode or a high ISO setting for clearer images in low light.
To avoid reflections when photographing tanks, hold your camera or phone lens directly against the glass. This gives you a clear shot of the fish without catching glare from the lights or other visitors.
In the underwater tunnel, try shooting from a low angle aiming up, to capture silhouettes of sharks and rays swimming overhead – it creates a dramatic effect.
Be patient for the perfect shot: wait a moment for fast-moving fish to swim closer or for crowds to move on. The exhibits like the jellyfish and coral reefs are great for vibrant photos if you steady your hand.
Things To Do Nearby
Phuket Trick Eye Museum — An interactive 3D art gallery located next to the aquarium (in the same mall complex), where you can take fun illusion photos – a great add-on with kids.
Phuket Old Town — A short drive away, explore the charming Old Town’s Sino-Portuguese architecture, street murals, and night market food. It’s an ideal cultural stroll after an afternoon at the aquarium.
Phuket Trick Eye Museum — An interactive 3D art gallery located next to the aquarium (in the same mall complex), where you can take fun illusion photos – a great add-on with kids.
Phuket Old Town — A short drive away, explore the charming Old Town’s Sino-Portuguese architecture, street murals, and night market food. It’s an ideal cultural stroll after an afternoon at the aquarium.





