Planning to visit Aquaria Phuket in 2026? The largest aquarium in southern Thailand sits in the basement of Central Phuket Floresta and houses more than 25,000 animals across 9 themed zones — from a walk-through ocean tunnel to otters, penguins, sharks, and a daily mermaid show. This guide covers 2026 ticket prices, every zone worth your time, show schedules, and how to book tickets at a discount instead of paying the walk-in rate.
What Is Aquaria Phuket?
Aquaria Phuket is a world-class indoor aquarium located on the B1 floor of Central Phuket Floresta shopping mall in Wichit, about 15 minutes from Phuket Town and 30 minutes from Patong. Because it is fully indoors and air-conditioned, it is one of the best rainy-day and hot-afternoon activities on the island — especially for families with young kids who need a break from the beach.
The journey is designed as a walk from freshwater jungle rivers down to the deep ocean: you start among jungle streams and waterfalls, pass otters and freshwater giants, then descend into the marine world ending at a huge South China Sea main tank with a 360-degree underwater tunnel.
Aquaria Phuket Ticket Prices 2026
Walk-in gate prices are significantly higher than online prices. Booking through GoVaygo currently gets you these discounted rates:
| Ticket Type | Gate Price | GoVaygo Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (Foreigner) | ฿1,290 | ฿970 |
| Child (Foreigner, 90–140 cm) | ฿700 | ฿570 |
| Adult (Thai resident) | ฿690 | ฿590 |
| Child (Thai resident) | ฿410 | ฿350 |
Children under 90 cm enter free. Tickets booked online must be purchased at least 3 hours before your visit, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours in advance — handy if your island-hopping plans change with the weather.
The 9 Zones of Aquaria Phuket
1. Mysterious Jungle & Tree Top Walk
The entrance zones recreate a Southeast Asian rainforest with freshwater tanks, waterfalls, and an elevated walkway through the canopy. Look for arapaima — one of the world’s largest freshwater fish — gliding below you.
2. Jewels of the Jungle & River Cave
Smaller tanks showcase colorful reptiles, amphibians, and river species. The River Cave is home to the aquarium’s star attraction for kids: a family of playful small-clawed otters. Time your visit with the otter feeding session to see them at their most active.
3. Seventh Heaven & Stingray Bay
The transition into the marine world brings penguins and reef sharks, followed by a shallow bay where stingrays sweep past the glass just centimeters from your face.
4. Lagarto Submarine & South China Sea
Kids can climb inside the Lagarto, a sunken-submarine-themed play area with porthole views into the tanks. Then comes the showpiece: the South China Sea main tank with its underwater tunnel, where giant groupers, rays, and schooling fish circle overhead. This is where the daily mermaid show takes place.
5. Underwater Research Station
The final zone is interactive — touch pools where kids can gently handle sea stars and other tide-pool creatures under staff supervision.
Mermaid Show & Daily Activities
Aquaria Phuket runs scheduled activities throughout the day, included free with your ticket: the mermaid show in the main tank, otter feeding, shark feeding, and diver feeding sessions. Schedules rotate, so check the board at the entrance when you arrive and plan your route around the shows you want to catch. Next door (separate ticket or combo), the Trick Eye Museum adds an hour of optical-illusion photo ops — an easy add-on if you have kids in tow.
Opening Hours & How to Get There
Aquaria Phuket is open daily from 10:30 to 19:00 (last entry around 18:00). It is located on floor B1 of Central Phuket Floresta, Wichit, Mueang Phuket. Most visitors combine it with lunch and shopping in the mall. From Patong, a taxi or Grab takes about 30 minutes; from Phuket Old Town about 15 minutes. There is ample free parking at the mall.
Tips for Visiting Aquaria Phuket
- Allow 1.5–2.5 hours for the full walk-through, longer if you catch multiple feeding shows.
- Visit on a rainy day or in the hot early afternoon — it is the best indoor attraction on the island, so save sunny mornings for the beach or island tours.
- Book online at least 3 hours ahead — the GoVaygo price saves ฿320 per adult versus the gate.
- Weekday mornings are quietest; weekends draw local families.
- Pairing Aquaria with Andamanda Water Park (10 minutes away) makes a great full family day.
Is Aquaria Phuket Worth It?
Yes — if you book at the online price. At ฿970 for adults and ฿570 for kids it is excellent value for 2+ hours of world-class exhibits, especially for families and anyone caught by Phuket’s rainy season. At the ฿1,290 walk-in rate it still delivers, but there is no reason to pay it when discounted e-tickets take two minutes to book. For more ideas, see our full Phuket attractions price list 2026.
Book Aquaria Phuket Tickets
From ฿570 (child) / ฿970 (adult) — instant e-ticket, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your visit.
FAQ: Aquaria Phuket
How much are Aquaria Phuket tickets in 2026?
Gate prices are ฿1,290 for adults and ฿700 for children (90–140 cm). Booking online via GoVaygo brings this down to ฿970 and ฿570. Thai residents pay ฿590 / ฿350 online.
How long does Aquaria Phuket take?
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Add another hour if you include the Trick Eye Museum or stay for several feeding shows.
Is Aquaria Phuket good for young children?
Very — it is stroller-friendly, air-conditioned, and the otters, penguins, touch pools, and mermaid show are aimed squarely at kids. Children under 90 cm enter free.
Where exactly is it inside Central Phuket?
Floor B1 of the Floresta building (the newer wing of Central Phuket). Follow the Aquaria signs from any mall entrance — it is open daily 10:30–19:00.