Singapore Oceanarium tickets (formerly the S.E.A. Aquarium): prices, zones and what is closed

💡 The Short Version: The Singapore Oceanarium, which officially replaced the S.E.A. Aquarium on Sentosa in 2025, charges from S$55 for an adult (13–59) and S$43 for a child (4–12) on off-peak weekdays, rising to S$60 and S$46 on peak weekends. Life in the Deep in The Abyss zone is temporarily closed for maintenance, but the massive Open Ocean habitat and Shark Seas remain open. Or book a tour: when you want discounted mobile entry with barcode turnstile access, the Singapore Oceanarium Entrance E-Ticketad (from S$50, 4.6 stars from 402 reviews) starts S$5 below the gate price.

⚠️ Name change and ongoing works: Do not be confused by old signage: S.E.A. Aquarium was officially rebranded as Singapore Oceanarium following its multi-phase expansion. Inside the complex, the ‘Life in the Deep’ gallery remains shut for maintenance; all other zones are fully operational.

Official admission prices

Official admission tariffs published by Resorts World Sentosa (rwsentosa.com). Prices include GST. Admission uses dynamic date tiers: off-peak weekdays are priced lower than school holidays, festive periods, and peak weekends.

• Combined passes: Resorts World Sentosa sells multi-park bundles coupling the Oceanarium with Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark. For visitors spending multiple days on Sentosa, the bundled ticket saves approximately 15% to 20% compared with three individual admissions.
• Operating hours: Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry strictly at 18:00). Check the date-specific timetable on the operator’s portal before arriving, as private corporate events occasionally bring forward closing times to 17:00.
• Rules on the day: Flash photography and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited throughout all exhibition galleries to avoid blinding and distressing marine specimens. Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside; bags are inspected at turnstiles. Re-entry hand stamps are available if you wish to have lunch at the Resorts World forum and return later in the afternoon.

The Oceanarium entrance. Photo: Btcprox, Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0.

Tours and Sentosa packages

Online tickets let you bypass ticket booth queues at Resorts World and connect easily with other island transport and attractions.

Singapore Oceanarium entrance e-ticket

From S$50 · 4.6 stars from 402 reviews · 1 day · instant mobile voucher

Singapore: Singapore Oceanarium Entrance E-Ticketad: offers pre-issued digital passes starting S$5 below the official ticket counter rate. Scan the digital voucher barcode directly at turnstiles to enter. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Universal Studios Singapore entry ticket

From S$70 · 4.4 stars from 1,726 reviews · 1 day · neighbouring theme park

Singapore: Universal Studios Singapore Entry Ticketad: pairs naturally with an Oceanarium visit, situated immediately across the Resorts World Sentosa central plaza. Provides full-day access to all seven themed movie zones and roller coasters.

Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass roundtrip

From S$35 · 4.4 stars from 2,442 reviews · 1 day · Mount Faber & Sentosa lines

Singapore: Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass Roundtrip Ticketad: covers both the Mount Faber Line across Keppel Harbour and the Sentosa Line linking Merlion Station to Siloso Point, providing aerial transport onto the island before walking to the Oceanarium.

You can also purchase digital tickets via the Singapore Oceanarium Ticket on Klookad{rel=“sponsored nofollow noopener”}.

Official ticket or reseller: the prices side by side

Direct box office admission compared with reseller options and multi-park packages.

The Open Ocean habitat viewing panel at the former S.E.A. Aquarium. Photo: Smuconlaw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

What to see across the six ocean zones

Holding more than 45 million litres of water across diverse marine habitats, the Singapore Oceanarium houses over 100,000 marine animals representing 1,000 species. The visitor path flows through six curated thematic zones:

• Zone 1: In the Beginning: Explores the prehistoric origins of aquatic life, displaying living fossils like nautiluses, horseshoe crabs, and ancient lungfish, illustrating how marine evolution shaped ocean biodiversity over 500 million years.
• Zone 2: At the Surface: Highlights coastal, estuarine, and mangrove ecosystems around Southeast Asia. Includes the interactive Discovery Pool where visitors can touch knobbly sea stars, sea cucumbers, and epaulette sharks under the supervision of marine educators.
• Zone 3: Sunlight (Shallow Seas & Coral Reefs): Showcases sun-drenched shallow reef structures featuring over 100 species of live hard and soft corals. The Shipwreck Habitat depicts a sunken 9th-century Arab dhow colonized by batfish, zebra sharks, and threadfin trevally.
• Zone 4: The Open Ocean Habitat: The centerpiece of the entire oceanarium. The monumental viewing panel measures 36 metres wide by 8.3 metres high and 70 centimetres thick—once certified as the world’s largest acrylic panel. Visitors sit on stepped amphitheatre benches watching giant reef manta rays, spotted eagle rays, giant groupers, and bowmouth guitarfish glide through 18 million litres of ocean water. Public feeding sessions take place daily at 11:30 and 15:30.
• Zone 5: The Abyss (Deep Sea): Dedicated to the mysterious bathypelagic and abyssopelagic ocean trenches. Features giant Japanese spider crabs, bioluminescent jellyfish habitats, and deep-sea isopods. Note: the ‘Life in the Deep’ gallery inside this zone is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance.
• Zone 6: Shark Seas & A New Horizon: The concluding tunnel experience passes beneath 12 species of apex ocean predators, including endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks, sandbar sharks, and silvertip sharks. The concluding gallery details marine research initiatives, coral restoration projects, and plastic mitigation efforts led by the oceanarium’s conservation foundation.

Getting to Sentosa and practical details

Singapore Oceanarium is situated at 24 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098137.

• By MRT and Sentosa Express: Take the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront Station (NE1/CC29). Enter VivoCity shopping centre, take the escalators to Lobby L on Level 3, and board the Sentosa Express monorail to Resorts World Station (first station, 3 minutes). The monorail fare is S$4 (covering island admission); tap your contactless bank card or EZ-Link card at the fare gates. Travel on the monorail within Sentosa and on return to VivoCity is free.
• On foot via Sentosa Boardwalk: From VivoCity Level 1 (Lobby F), walk across the 670-metre covered canopy boardwalk to Sentosa. Admission over the boardwalk is completely free.
• By Taxi or Grab: Set the drop-off location specifically to “Resorts World Sentosa B1 East Car Park” or “B1 Casino Entrance”. Taxis entering Sentosa pay an island vehicular entry charge of S$2 to S$6 depending on the hour, in addition to metered taxi fares.
• Pairing attractions: The Oceanarium shares its plaza with Universal Studios Singapore. To explore Sentosa’s public beaches, sensory walking trails, and cable car, consult our comprehensive Sentosa Island guide. For overnight resort choices, read the Sentosa district recommendations in where to stay in Singapore.