Aquaria Phuket
Go in expecting an hour, not an afternoon, and you'll come out happy. It's billed as Thailand's largest aquarium and sits on the B1 level of Central Phuket Foresta, and plenty of people walk the whole thing in 30 minutes flat. Others linger past two hours reading the species boards. Which camp you land in depends entirely on how much you like stopping at tanks.
What it does well is mood. The lighting and the background music do a lot of heavy lifting, and the tanks are properly stocked. The upstairs section, with arachnids and reptiles, is the part adults tend to remember. The shows are aimed squarely at children, so if you're a couple without kids, don't build your timing around the mermaid slot. Reviews also raise a fair point about the non-fish animals: small enclosures, a lot of plastic greenery. If that bothers you, it will bother you here.
Tickets run around 1,250 baht, which is steep for the size, and it's cheaper booked online than at the door. Weekdays are quieter.
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Reviews from Google
Aquaria Phuket is the largest aquarium in Thailand, featuring an underwater water world. The cost is approximately 1,250 Baht, and purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to skip the queues and save time. The facility houses a diverse collection of both water and forest rare species. It took about 2+ hours to complete the tour, and each species has its own description board. Getting to know them and watching them is a truly rewarding experience.
It was overall okay, the show was comically underwhelming, more of a kids attraction. The aquarium itself was buzzing with sea life, but that's about it. I was more interested with the upstairs section which had arachnids and reptiles! Also, it's much cheaper to pre-book a visit to this place online that by doing in at the location itself.
For Thailand's biggest aquarium it's actually quite small. I was hoping to spend a good 1-2 hours here but we walked through in about 30 minutes. Besides all the fish they have a small section of birds, bunny, frogs, lizards... Not many animals looked happy especially the raccoons. One thing I really didn't like is how many plastic plants are around. The animals are kept in extremely small enclosures with fake flowers and grass what the hell?! You can take a souvenir photo for 400 baht but it is just a green screen background. Overall I don't think it's worth it. I wouldn't come back and I wouldn't recommend. Disappointed.
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Aquaria Phuket: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquaria Phuket worth visiting?
Aquaria Phuket holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,710 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Aquaria Phuket?
Aquaria Phuket is typically open 10:30-18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Aquaria Phuket?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Aquaria Phuket located?
Aquaria Phuket is at ชั้น B1, ศูนย์การค้า เซ็นทรัล ภูเก็ต ฟรอเรสต้า ตั้งอยู่, 199 Vichitsongkram Rd, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
Location Info
ชั้น B1, ศูนย์การค้า เซ็นทรัล ภูเก็ต ฟรอเรสต้า ตั้งอยู่, 199 Vichitsongkram Rd, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailandwww.aquaria-phuket.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands