SEA Aquarium Singapore Review & How to Go Guide

S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore takes you to an unforgettable underwater experience. Labeled as the world’s largest oceanarium, this place comes with unique marine habitats that are highly entertaining for all ages.

I just visited this top-rated aquarium together with my wife and kids. And we totally enjoyed the place because of the incredible collection of oceanic creatures.

And in this S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore review, I will share our personal experiences and some beautiful photos of the marine animals on display.

Likewise, I will provide a detailed guide on how to go to S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore by MRT or Cable Car. 🙂

To know more about other attractions near the aquarium, see my 20 best things to do in Sentosa Island article.

What Marine Animals You Can See at S.E.A. Aquarium

The S.E.A. Aquarium is Singapore’s aquatic theme park that is very popular among children and even adults. It’s for anyone looking for marine life entertainment and education.

Wander around the 7 habitats and discover more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1,000 species.

These include dolphins, sharks, manta rays, multi-colored jellyfish, beautiful fishes, and coral reefs.

And during our visit, we had the chance to explore all 7 habitats. Plus, we took a lot of beautiful photos of the marine animals in each section.

So, are you ready to catch a glimpse of the things you’ll come across during your S.E.A. aquarium adventure?

Check out my detailed list below.

1. Shark Seas Habitat

Learn more about the ocean’s predators at Shark Seas Habitat.

This is the best place to understand these scary yet intelligent sea creatures.

Capture some fascinating photos while taking in some relevant info from the exhibition labels.

Travel through the vast shark display and witness first-hand their smooth movements.

You might also get a chance to see how these animals feed on their prey.

Some of the most visible shark species here are the nurse sharks and hammerhead sharks. These two have a sharp vision that allows them to hunt easily.

On contrary, nurse sharks settle in shallow waters while hammerheads swim along coastlines.

2. Live Coral Habitat

The Live Coral Habitat is no doubt the most animated section in the S.E.A. Aquarium.

In this area, you’ll spot a group of blue tangs and other lively fishes. And of course, the multi-colored corals are hard to miss.

With different colors and patterns, these fish species add more life to the scenery.

Watch them as they roam freely around their habitat and interact with their own kind.

There are more unique fishes waiting for you at Live Coral Habitat.

Here, you’ll see the distinctly-colored whitespotted filefish and Mauritius triggerfish.

And of course, the honeycomb cowfish and lionfish won’t go unnoticed because of their special shapes and patterns.

Are you looking for Nemo, the clownfish?

Search no more because this habitat shelters plenty of this adorable fish species.

You can easily find them wandering through the coral reefs.

3. Open Ocean Habitat

Open Ocean Habitat comes with thousands of marine creatures of all sizes.

However, this place is particularly designed for bigger and uniquely-shaped marine animals.

Welcome to the place of the ocean’s giants!

The giant manta rays, goliath groupers and zebra sharks are dubbed as some of the biggest sea animals.

But even with their massive sizes, there’s more than enough room for them to freely swim in this section.

The Ocean Dome ensures that you get a realistic encounter with these massive animals.

The huge viewing panel offers you a clear sight of the marine movements. Watch as these aquatic giants mix along with the crowd of fishes.

4. Sea Jellies Habitat

If you’ve got a thing for these bag-like creatures, then you have to visit the Sea Jellies Habitat in no time.

This particular division is filled with different jellyfish species like the Pacific sea nettle. With their vibrant color, they are very easy to spot.

These lovely jellyfishes are known for their dreamy colors, ranging from white to blue to brown.

But unlike most jellyfishes, they do not have tentacles.

Even so, they can still create distinct movements because of their big bells.

In general, Moon jellyfish have see-through colors.

However, their appearance changes depending on the food they eat.

Hence, you might catch them in vibrant shades like blue, green, or even pink.

5. Dolphin Panel

Did you know that dolphins are some of the most intelligent aquatic animals?

These charming sea creatures are not just smart but also good-natured.

Show your love to these adorable mammals and you might catch them reacting to your gestures.

Because of their charms, dolphins are always considered as crowd favorites.

6. Touch Pool

Touch Pool offers you the chance to see up-close these star-shaped creatures. Sea stars are cute creatures highlighted in the Touch Pool.

And from the name itself, this habitat actually allows you to touch the sea stars.

However, you have to be very gentle when touching them.

7. Shipwreck Habitat

Shipwreck Habitat is where you’ll find some of the animals diving deep into the shallow waters.

Among them are moray eels, which are known for their snake-like movements.

Aside from that, you’ll also spot plenty of school of fishes who have used the sunken ship as their hideaway.

8. Others

It’s almost impossible to let these giant crabs out of your sight. Their sizes are unmatched as they comfortably sit on top of the rocks.

Once in a while, you’ll catch them walking around their habitat.

Because of their unique features, they are often mistaken for seaweeds.

Leafy seadragons are closely associated with pipefishes and seahorses. With their appearance, they can easily camouflage with their surroundings.

Leopard moray got some distinct characteristics that make them exceptional. They are part of the eel family that often dwells in rocky reefs and corals.

With a length that stretches up to 92 centimeters, these predatory creatures feed on smaller fishes.

These amphibians may look so cute and fascinating. However, don’t be deceived by their looks because these two are actually the most poisonous creatures in the aquarium.

My Comment

Our visit to S.E.A. Aquarium is definitely one for the books. We really enjoyed the place because of its amazing habitats and rich aquatic animals.

Plus, it’s not all about beautiful photo opportunities.

It’s a great destination that helps you unlock a deeper knowledge of marine life. Accordingly, we learned a lot of new information from our S.E.A. Aquarium trip.

During our visit, we spent maybe 2 to 3 hours exploring the habitats.

Another thing to note is that we bought the S.E.A. Aquarium tickets online here. Because of this, we save a lot of money and even got speedy access to the marine park.

To wrap it all, we highly recommend this aquarium to anyone, particularly those travelling with children.

If you enjoyed my S.E.A. Aquarium post, be sure to also read my Singapore 5-day itinerary blog post to discover the best way to explore all the important Singapore’s attractions without being rushed.

It’s highly recommended that you enjoy every minute of your trip, so make it a reality with the help of my guide.

Visitor Information and Ticket Prices

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Normal Ticket Prices:
Adult (13 – 59): SGD $41
Child (4 – 12): SGD $30
Senior (60+): SGD $30

Address:
S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

Official Website:
https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/sea-aquarium/explore

Where to Go after the Aquarium

After exploring the S.E.A. Aquarium, below are some of the attractions you can visit next.

Universal Studios and Madame Tussauds are near S.E.A. Aquarium.

For other beautiful destinations, just check out my full list of the best 47 places to visit in Singapore to get more ideas.

1. Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore is a famous theme park among touring families and friends. Discover all its thrilling rides and amazing shows that are definitely worth the hype.

And luckily, you’ve got this Universal Studios Singapore’s best rides article to assist you in creating your itinerary.

2. Madame Tussauds Singapore

Madame Tussauds Singapore is a fun museum that presents the wax figures of your favorite stars.

Meet the replicas of Hollywood A-listers, sports legends, famous singers, and even political leaders.

So, here’s my recent Madame Tussauds Singapore review to help you plan out your trip ahead of time.

3. Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is such a scenic place to visit. Explore all its unique yet equally picturesque spots such as Supertree Grove, Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and OCBC Skyway.

If you want more information, just read my complete guide to Gardens by the Bay and start preparing for your tour.

4. ArtScience Museum

ArtScience Museum is the go-to destination among art and technology lovers. Enjoy every moment as you pop by the stunning exhibits of the Future World.

Read this Future World exhibition at ArtScience Museum post to learn more about this museum.

5. Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo is the home to over 2,000 animals of different species. Discover this vast expanse and have an unforgettable encounter with some wild creatures.

For a better grasp of this top-rated wildlife park, here are my tips for visiting Singapore Zoo and review to give you extra information.

3 Easy Ways to Get to S.E.A. Aquarium

The nearest MRT station to S.E.A. Aquarium is HarbourFront MRT Station. From this station, you have 3 options to go to S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore―by Sentosa Express (monorail), walking, and cable car.

The first option is the fastest and easiest one while the second option is the cheapest because it’s for free. The last option is the slowest but offers beautiful scenery while travelling to the aquarium.

The guide below will show you more detailed information on how to reach the aquarium through the 3 options I have mentioned above.

1. How to Go to S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore by MRT and Sentosa Express

The fastest and easiest way of getting to S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore is to take the MRT to HarbourFront MRT Station. From there, go out the Exit E and then head to the level 3 of VivoCity shopping mall for you to take the Sentosa Express (monorail) to the aquarium. The whole trip takes about 8 minutes and the monorail fare is SGD $4.

The instruction below will show you in a step-by-step manner how to take the MRT and Sentosa Express to the aquarium.

1. Board the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. Once you alight at HarbourFront MRT Station, look for the Exit E and then turn left.

2. After you turn left, go up the escalator until you reach the level 3.

3. Once you reach the level 3, make a U-turn.

4. After you make a U-turn, you will see the Sentosa Express ticketing counter on ahead. You can purchase the monorail ticket from there and it costs SGD $4 per person. The ticket can be paid by cash, NETS and credit cards.

If you have EZ-Link card or NETS Flash card, you can skip the queue to buy the monorail ticket. You can use one of these cards to ride the monorail directly.

5. Scan your monorail ticket or EZ-Link card/NETS Flash card at the boarding gate of VivoCity Station.

6. Board the monorail from VivoCity Station to Resorts World Station.

7. At Resorts World Station, take the escalator down.

8. After you go down the escalator, follow the signboard of S.E.A. Aquarium. Continue straight until you see the water fountain.

9. At the water fountain, keep left and then go straight.

10. At this point, you should turn left.

11. After you turn left, you will spot the S.E.A. Aquarium on ahead. The ticketing booth of the aquarium is located on your right.

12. This is the ticketing booth of the aquarium. For the return trip, just reverse the step above.

2. How to Walk to S.E.A. Aquarium via Sentosa Boardwalk

The cheapest way of getting to S.E.A. Aquarium is through Sentosa Boardwalk because it’s free. The entire journey takes about 14 minutes’ walk from VivoCity shopping mall to the aquarium through Sentosa Boardwalk.

Now, let me show you in very details on how to walk to the aquarium from VivoCity shopping mall.

1. Catch the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. After you get off the MRT at HarbourFront MRT Station, take the Exit E. Go up the staircase and then turn left.

2. After you turn left, go up the escalator to level 1 of VivoCity shopping mall.

3. After that you should keep left and then go straight on until you find the cross-junction.

4. At the cross-junction, you should turn left.

5. Go straight until the end of the VivoCity shopping mall.

6. You should keep left and go straight until the end after you go out the door of the VivoCity.

7. Go straight and you’ll reach the Sentosa Boardwalk soon.

8. This is Sentosa Boardwalk. Go straight until you reach the entry gate.

9. After you pass through the entry gate, you should turn right and then go straight.

10. Continue straight and you’ll see the staircase on your left soon.

11. Go up the staircase and then continue straight. You’ll spot the aquarium soon.

12. Go toward this direction and you’ll reach the S.E.A. Aquarium.

3. How to Get to S.E.A. Aquarium by Cable Car

Another way to get to S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore is by taking a cable car. The best location for you to ride a cable car to the aquarium is HarbourFront Cable Car Station. The entire trip will take about 28 minutes and costs SGD $35. You can refer below to know in detail of taking cable car to aquarium.

This is the slowest method to reach aquarium but it can offer you to see the beautiful views of Singapore and Sentosa Island. Here’s are some of the pictures I took when I ride the cable car.

The pictures below will show you in details how to take a cable car to the aquarium.

1. First, take the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. At HarbourFront MRT Station, you should go out the Exit B and then turn left.

2. Turn right and then go straight.

3. Continue straight until the end and then take the escalator up.

4. After you go up the escalator, you should go straight and then take the escalator up again.

5. Turn right and cross the link bridge on ahead.

6. Take the escalator down after you cross the link bridge.

7. Keep right and then go straight.

8. Turn left and then go straight on until you see the main entrance of Harbourfront Tower 2. It’s just 1-minute walk to there. The HarbourFront Cable Car Station is located at the 15-floor of Harbourfront Tower 2.

9. This is the main entrance of Harbourfront Tower 2, go in and you’ll spot the cable car ticketing counter at there.

11. After you get your cable car ticket, take the lift to the level 15. From there, you can board the Mount Faber Line to Sentosa Cable Car Station.

12. When you arrived at the Sentosa Cable Car Station, go out the exit gate and then turn right.

13. Go straight and then turn right again.

14. Continue straight until you’ll see the Imbiah Lookout Cable Car Station.

15. Turn left after you go in the Imbiah Lookout Cable Car Station.

16. Take the escalator up and then board the Sentosa Line cable car from Imbiah Lookout Cable Car Station to Merlion Cable Car Station.

17. After you leave the Merlion Cable Car Station, take the escalator down. Then, head toward the Imbiah Station which is just opposite of you.

18. Take the Sentosa Express Monorail from Imbiah Station to Resorts World Station. The Resorts World Station just one stop away from Imbiah Station.

19. When you reach the Resorts World Station, go down the escalator.

20. Follow the direction board of S.E.A. Aquarium. You’ll reach the aquarium in less than 5 minutes.

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