Underwater World Pattaya
100-Meter Acrylic Tunnel, 5,000+ Marine Animals, Touch Pools & Shark Feeding
Duration
2–3 Hours
Tour Price
Meet-up Location
Sukhumvit Road, South Pattaya
Tour Overview & Description
100-Meter Acrylic Tunnel, 5,000+ Marine Animals, Touch Pools & Shark Feeding
Underwater World Pattaya is Thailand's first modern indoor oceanarium, home to an extraordinary collection of over 5,000 aquatic animals representing 500 diverse marine species native to the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea.
The centerpiece of the aquarium is a 100-meter-long, 180-degree curved acrylic pedestrian tunnel divided into three distinct underwater zones: Coral Reef Zone, Shark and Stingray Zone, and Giant of Siam Zone featuring a submerged ancient shipwreck. Watch blacktip reef sharks, nurse sharks, and majestic eagle rays glide effortlessly overhead.
Places Covered & Highlights
Experience the highlights and sights included on this journey
Tunnel Zones
- Shark & Ray Zone: Experience heart-pounding views of apex predators, nurse sharks, shovel-nose rays, and blacktip reef sharks swimming overhead.
- Coral Reef Zone: Vibrant living display of tropical corals, clownfish, angelfish, and delicate sea anemones in brilliant colors.
- Giant of Siam Zone: Themed around a mystical sunken shipwreck, home to giant freshwater arapaimas, Mekong giant catfish, and sea turtles.
Interactive Encounters
- Touch Pool Experience: Safely touch sea cucumbers, blue-spotted stingrays, starfish, and horseshoe crabs under marine staff guidance.
- Scheduled Feeding Shows: Watch scuba divers swim inside the main oceanarium tanks to hand-feed hungry sharks and stingrays twice daily.
- Koi Fish Bottle Feeding: Delight young children with the unique experience of nursing hungry koi fish with specially prepared milk bottles.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Comprehensive breakdown of services included in this package
✅ Inclusions
- ✓ Official entrance admission ticket to Underwater World Pattaya
- ✓ Access to all aquarium exhibition tunnels and interactive touch zones
- ✓ Admission to all scheduled public feeding shows
- ✓ Travel accident insurance
❌ Exclusions
- ✗ Roundtrip hotel transfers (can be booked as an add-on)
- ✗ Scuba diving with sharks experience (advance reservation required)
- ✗ Koi bottle feeding food tokens (nominal on-site fee)
- ✗ Souvenirs and refreshments
Tour Information & Practical Guidelines
Essential details for a smooth, comfortable and memorable experience
Tour Timing
Open daily from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
Last admission ticket sold at 05:30 PM.
Transport & Transfers
Conveniently located on Sukhumvit Highway in South Pattaya, easily reachable by local Songthaew or private taxi.
What to Bring
Comfortable indoor walking shoes, camera (flash photography disabled in tunnels), and light jacket for air-conditioned exhibits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this Pattaya activity
When are the shark feeding shows held?
Diver feeding presentations typically take place daily at 11:00 AM, 02:00 PM, and 04:00 PM in the Shark & Stingray Zone and Coral Reef Zone.
How long does it take to see the whole aquarium?
Most visitors spend between 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the walk-through tunnels, touch pool, and watching the scheduled feeding demonstrations.
Is Underwater World fully wheelchair and stroller accessible?
Yes, the facility is designed on a gentle continuous incline with zero stairs, making it 100% accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and senior travelers.
Can certified divers swim with the sharks here?
Yes, Underwater World offers an exclusive 'Dive with Sharks & Rays' program for certified scuba divers. Advance booking through Trippovention is required.
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