AQUARIUM TRAVEL
The tanks worth the trip.
The 15 aquariums visitors rate most in the United States, from the whale sharks and mantas of the Georgia Aquarium to the Pacific tanks of California and the SEA LIFE centres in the malls. What lives in each, and what a ticket costs.
Skip the lines at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta and spend 2–3 hours exploring eight galleries, touch pools, and dolphin/sea lion shows.
Most PopularSkip the ticket line at Georgia Aquarium. Explore eight galleries, touch pools, and top shows featuring dolphins and sea lions.
“It was very easy to access and gave me confidence knowing it was all at my fingertips. I would definitely recommend and do it again on Georgia experiences.”
Florida Aquarium ticket in downtown Tampa: 3 touch pools, the Coral Reef Gallery, MORPH’D, and free-flying birds for a 1-day visit.
“We had a good time but 110.00 for 3 people is a lot of money for what we saw we walked thru it twice in 1.5 hours. We stopped at multiple exhibits and stood for minutes listening to the guides. That’s a lot of money for 1.5 hours of self guided tour they do have…”
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay has a 360° shark tunnel, a 1.3M-gallon shipwreck, a stingray touch pool, and included VR.
Florida Aquarium in Tampa: walk Wetlands Trail, visit Stingray Beach touch pool, see Coral Reef Gallery, and enjoy daily animal encounters. General admission.
“This tour is a comprehensive historical and contemporary review of Tampa and all the fun and interesting places there. Lisa was our tour guide, and she was amazing! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive about Tampa’s past, present, and future. She was careful and calm while we toured in the drizzling rain. Lisa was responsive…”
Skip the ticket line for a full day at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, with 12,000 animals, Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest, penguins.
“It was so pretty there and very interesting! I would definitely go again! :D”
Skip-the-line New England Aquarium plus optional Simons Theatre film on a giant screen. Penguins, reefs, sea lions, and more.
Skip-the-line timed entry to Boston’s New England Aquarium for penguins, coral reefs, sea lions, jellyfish, and more.
“I loved it and so did my kids. Just know there are no sharks. My kids were really love sharks. That really is the only downside. The aquarium was clean, the staff was courteous and the sea life varied. This was my second time visiting. I went as a child and now 30 years later…”
Timed entry to The Florida Aquarium in Tampa for global exhibits, 3 touch pools, Coral Reef Gallery, and a free-flying bird aviary.
“Excellent visit! My 11 year old son really enjoyed the aquarium and it wasn’t so crowded so we enjoyed all of the exhibits. The staff was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful while answering questions. Everything was really nice.”
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park: see swamps, reefs, and sharks in themed exhibits with optional add-ons like Madame Tussauds and Orlando Eye.
“It was a very nice aquarium. It was small but it was also not overcrowded so you were able to enjoy all the exhibits.”
Skip the ticket line at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Explore 19 Pacific habitats, catch the 4D show, and enjoy feeding add-ons.
“Great experience, my family enjoyed the trip to see fish and the ocean, my daughter enjoyed feeding the fish! She had a great birthday..”
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is an affordable, family-friendly walk-through with Florida’s only 360-degree tunnel, touch pool, and rescued turtle Ted.
“The aquarium was an excellent excursion to enjoy at ICON. The exhibits were tastefully made and very catching to the eye. The variety of fish and other animals was also lovely. We really did have a great time learning more about the creatures of the deep and their underwater world. Great for the entire family!”
Priority admission to Boston’s New England Aquarium with a 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank, penguins, seals, turtles, and plenty to do in ~2 hours.
“This is a great place to visit. All age groups will love all the interactions. Not too big and not to small.”
Combo ticket for Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE in Orlando: wax celebrities, Justice League action, a 360° tunnel, and touch pools.
A Go City all-inclusive pass for Chicago’s top sights plus Shedd Aquarium, with 1 to 5 days of flexible, reservation-based sightseeing.
Every tank worth the trip, city by city.
