The hidden wonders of the Egyptian seabed at the Hurghada aquarium

Published on July 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm

The Great Aquarium of Hurghada is a breathtaking underwater world located in the town of the same name. It is a popular attraction offering visitors an immersive experience of Egyptian marine life.

You'll be fascinated by the bright colours and abundant animal life. In the glass tanks and 360° underwater tunnels, you'll meet sharks, rays, sea turtles, exotic fish and much more.

The large aquarium is designed to transport you to an incredible underwater world and offers live shark watching opportunities.

Children can also take part in fun educational activities such as fish feeding workshops and dolphin shows.

Hurghada's Grand Aquarium is a must for lovers of marine life and adventure. Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater world!

The underwater world of Egypt's Red Sea.

Summary

Creation and history of the Great Aquarium of Hurghada
The aquarium's mission: respect for marine life
What to do at the Hurghada Aquarium
Swimming with sharks
Explore underwater tunnels at 360°.
Meet the dolphins

Creation and history of the Great Aquarium of Hurghada

The Grand Aquarium opened its doors in January 2015, at a time when the Red Sea had no structure of this kind. The idea was to create a safe and fun space where international and Egyptian tourists could discover the animal life of the Red Sea, but also of the different oceans around the world.

Since its opening, the Great Aquarium of Hurghada has become the place of choice for holidaymakers and residents of Hurghada looking to explore the seabed.

With its huge glass tanks, over 3,500 cubic metres of water in total, its underwater tunnels and its educational activities for children, the Great Aquarium of Hurghada retains its title as a must-see activity during a family trip to Hurghada, for example.

The glass tanks of the Hurghada Aquarium.

The aquarium's mission: respect for marine life

It's important to remember that the aquarium is an NGO, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. This private collaboration between three men is the fruit of a shared passion for the marine world.

The Hurghada Aquarium's mission is to conserve and present Egyptian marine life to the general public in a respectful manner.

Practical information

Although the Hurghada Aquarium's mission remains entirely honourable, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind you how much better it is to see these animals in the wild, if you get the chance.

Admittedly, there is less chance of spotting them and they will certainly be less close than behind the glass of an aquarium, but they will be happier.

Colorful fish at the Hurghada aquarium.

What to do at the Hurghada Aquarium

Whale shark

Swimming with sharks

One of the aquarium's most popular attractions is swimming with the sharks, but rest assured you're in an extremely well-protected cage and the sharks aren't hungry - but still!

For thrill-seekers, 35 minutes in the cage will cost you $125. For those who prefer to watch the sharks from afar, the aquarium team feeds the big fish every day at 11am, then again at 3pm. A spectacle not to be missed.

Explore underwater tunnels at 360°.

Aquarium tunnels à 360 ° and Egypt.

The aquarium's underwater tunnels contain colourful species of exotic fish, sea turtles and even coral from all over the world.

On this 360° tour, you'll feel like you're at the bottom of the Red Sea...

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Meet the dolphins

Discover these fascinating creatures, as intelligent as they are graceful, at the Hurghada Aquarium.

Dolphin shows take place every day.

Dolphin shows attract huge crowds to the Hurghada Aquarium.

Practical information

Opening times and days
The Grand Aquarium is open every day of the week. You can admire the fish from 9am to 7pm, without interruption.

Admission to the Hurghada Grand Aquarium
Admission to the aquarium costs $32 for adults and $16 for children up to the age of 10. Admission is free for children under the age of 4. If you are Egyptian or Arab, admission is cheaper. The ticket gives you access to all parts of the zoological complex: the aquarium, the zoo, the rainforest, the rope bridge, the shark feeding show and the Wadi Al Hitan museum.

Where can I book my ticket?
We recommend that you go directly to the official website to book your tickets. Discover the Hurghada Aquarium website. You can simply turn up on site to buy a ticket at the entrance. You'll need to book in advance on the website if you want to swim with the sharks.

Discover the wonders of Egypt's seabed.

Practical information

How do I get there?
The Grand Aquarium is located south of Hurghada airport, just a few minutes from the city. You can get there by taxi or car, and the journey takes around 20 minutes. The taxi fare should cost you between €4 and €5, or around EGP 160.

Who is this activity suitable for?
The Hurghada Aquarium is an activity suitable for all lovers of the sea bed, animals and nature, and of course children are particularly fond of this Egyptian tourist attraction.

How long should you stay?
We recommend spending half a day visiting the aquarium and meeting its finned inhabitants.

Where to eat at the Hurghada aquarium?
There are no restaurants as such inside the Hurghada aquarium, but there are several cafeterias where you can grab a bite to eat and quench your thirst in the shade.

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