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Singapore Oceanarium

#7of 8 places to visit in Singapore CitySingapore City, Central Region, Singapore

Also known as S.E.A. Aquarium · Marine Life Park

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Opening hours: 10:00–19:00. Entry: SGD 50. Allow 2.5 hrs. Best time: 10:00 - 12:00.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 10:00–19:00
Entry fee: SGD 50; Ticket from
Time needed: 2.5 hrs
Best time of day: 10:00 - 12:00
Best months: Feb – Apr, Jul – Aug
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

About Singapore Oceanarium

Singapore Oceanarium reopened on 23 July 2025 on Sentosa Island as the successor to the S.E.A. Aquarium, roughly three times larger than its predecessor and reorganised into 22 zones tracing the ocean's past, present, and possible future rather than the earlier aquarium's more conventional tank-by-region layout. The redevelopment kept several of the original Marine Life Park's structural tanks, including the large viewing panel that had been one of the world's biggest acrylic aquarium windows when S.E.A. Aquarium opened in 2012, while adding new immersive and interactive exhibits framed around ocean conservation themes. The rebrand marked a deliberate shift from marine-life display as entertainment toward what the operator, Resorts World Sentosa, describes as purpose-led edutainment, with exhibits designed to connect directly to conservation programmes rather than function purely as a viewing experience.

Best time of day: 10:00 - 12:00. Arriving at opening avoids both the midday tour-group peak and the afternoon crowds that build as nearby Universal Studios Singapore visitors add an aquarium stop to the same day.

Singapore Oceanarium timings

Singapore Oceanarium opens at 10:00 and closes at 19:00. It keeps the same hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Opening hours: 10:00–19:00; Mon–Sun 10:00–19:00
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	10:00–19:00

Good to know: Extended hours to 21:00 on weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.

Opening hours compiled from singaporeoceanarium.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Singapore Oceanarium ticket price

Entry fees for Singapore Oceanarium
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	SGD 50
Concession (student / senior)	SGD 39
Children	SGD 39

Standard adult admission is around S$50 non-peak and S$55 peak as of 2026, for non-residents; Singapore residents pay a lower tier, roughly S$42-49. Children and seniors are priced together at roughly S$35-43 depending on residency and peak/non-peak date. Verify exact current tiers at the official ticketing site, as this is a recently reopened attraction with pricing that has shifted since its 2025 relaunch.

Prices compiled from singaporeoceanarium.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Singapore Oceanarium

Quiet
Moderate
Busy

10:00 - 12:00
Morning OpeningBest time to go
Quietest period of the day; a good window to see the largest viewing panels without a crowd in front of the glass.
Quiet
12:00 - 15:00
Midday Peak
Tour groups and families combining a visit with nearby Universal Studios Singapore converge here; the busiest stretch of the day.
Busy
15:00 - 18:00
Afternoon
Crowd levels ease as day visitors move toward other Sentosa attractions or head back to the mainland.
Moderate
18:00 - 19:00
Late Afternoon
Final hour before standard closing sees the lightest crowds of the open hours, extending later on weekends and school holidays.
Quiet

History of Singapore Oceanarium

The site opened in November 2012 as S.E.A. Aquarium, part of the original Resorts World Sentosa development built under the same 2006 integrated-resort licence that produced the wider Sentosa complex including Universal Studios Singapore. At opening it was marketed as one of the largest aquariums in the world by volume, and it operated under that name and format for roughly 13 years.

Resorts World Sentosa closed S.E.A. Aquarium in mid-2025 for a major redevelopment, expanding the footprint to roughly three times the original size and reworking the exhibit structure into the current 22-zone format. The renamed Singapore Oceanarium reopened to the public on 23 July 2025, positioned by its operator as a strategic pivot from a standard aquarium attraction toward a conservation-focused institution, though it remains a commercially ticketed part of the Resorts World Sentosa resort rather than an independent nonprofit.

Rules & etiquette at Singapore Oceanarium

Standard bag checks apply at the entrance, consistent with other major Sentosa attractions. Flash photography is restricted around several of the low-light deep-sea and nocturnal-species tanks to avoid disturbing the animals, with signage marking the affected zones; photography without flash is otherwise generally permitted throughout.

Tapping on tank glass or attempting to feed any animals is prohibited and enforced by staff stationed through the largest exhibit halls. Strollers are permitted throughout the accessible route, though some of the newer immersive zones involve narrower walkways that can create bottlenecks with double-width strollers during busy periods.

Some specialty experiences, such as behind-the-scenes tours or overnight glamping-style stays introduced as part of the 2025 relaunch, require separate advance booking and are not included in standard general admission.

Tips for visiting Singapore Oceanarium

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Budgeting around two and a half hours covers the main exhibit route without rushing, though the expanded 22-zone layout takes noticeably longer to walk than the previous S.E.A. Aquarium format, so visitors returning after a pre-2025 visit should not expect the old timing to still apply. Combining a visit with Universal Studios Singapore on the same Sentosa day is common, and bundled tickets covering both attractions are periodically offered at a discount to buying separately.
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Weekday mornings remain the most reliable window for smaller crowds, since the Oceanarium draws heavily from the same day-tripper and school-holiday traffic as the rest of the Resorts World Sentosa complex. As a recently relaunched attraction, exhibit details, opening hours for specific zones, and pricing tiers have continued to be adjusted since the July 2025 reopening, so checking the official site close to a visit date is worth the extra step.
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No tipping is expected anywhere on the premises, in line with standard Singapore service norms; the on-site cafes and restaurants price at typical Sentosa tourist-attraction rates.

How to reach Singapore Oceanarium

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8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269Directions in Google Maps

From Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
25 km · 45-55 min
S$3-4 by MRT plus Sentosa Express fare; S$35-45 by metered taxi
From HarbourFront MRT Station
3 km · 10 min total
S$4 return Sentosa Express fare, or free entry via Sentosa Boardwalk on foot (island entry fee applies separately)
From Universal Studios Singapore
0.3 km · 5 min walk
Free (walking within the resort)

Nearest airport

From Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

25 km, approximately 35-45 minutes by taxi or MRT via the East-West Line to HarbourFront then the Sentosa Express.

Nearest station

From HarbourFront MRT (NE1/CC29), then Sentosa Express monorail to Waterfront Station

approximately 10 minutes total from HarbourFront.

Singapore Oceanarium FAQs

Is Singapore Oceanarium the same as S.E.A. Aquarium?

Yes. Singapore Oceanarium is the renamed and expanded successor to S.E.A. Aquarium, which closed in mid-2025 for redevelopment and reopened under the new name on 23 July 2025, roughly three times larger with a reorganised 22-zone layout.

How much does admission cost?

Standard adult admission is around S$50 non-peak and S$55 peak as of 2026 for non-residents, with Singapore residents paying a lower tier. Pricing has continued to be adjusted since the 2025 relaunch, so confirming the current rate at the official site is recommended.

How long does a visit take?

About two and a half hours to cover the main 22-zone exhibit route without rushing. This is longer than a typical visit to the former S.E.A. Aquarium given the expanded footprint.

Is Singapore Oceanarium part of Universal Studios Singapore?

No, but they are close. Both are separate attractions within the Resorts World Sentosa complex, roughly a five-minute walk apart, and combined tickets covering both are periodically available at a discount.

Compiled with AI assistance from official sources and public records, and published only after the checks in How we write these guides. Nobody from Traveliac has visited this place. Last updated 18 September 2026. How we rank and check places