Nausicaá Skip-the-Line Tickets

Don’t waste your time standing in long queues. With these tickets, you’ll head straight to the aquariums after a security check. Save your energy and time to explore Europe’s largest aquarium.

Meet the marines

The 85 aquariums of the Nausicaa replicate the habitat of the sea creatures, everything from water temperature to vegetation and dietary requirements. Each space is tailored to its 58,000 residents, i.e. more than the population of Greenland! You can stroll through submarine tunnels, aquariums, water tanks, and terrariums and greet up to 1,600 species. Some of the crowd favorites are sea lions, sharks, manta rays, and penguins. If you've got kids, take them to the Touch Pool and watch them bubble with joy as they caress fishes and rays. This could be your chance to push your kids closer to nature and help develop a keen interest in the mystical wonders of the underwater world. Sea lion training is another kid-favorite activity that you shouldn't miss.

Experience AR exhibits

These tickets will also allow you to access all permanent exhibits that use augmented reality and large projections to create immersive experiences. Join ‘In the Eye of the Climate’ to witness the floor-to-the-wall projections that teach the effects of global warming and help you understand the power of your actions. Another such exhibit, ‘The Giants of the High Seas’, uncovers a highly inaccessible world and reveals the secrets that draw many endangered marine animals to the Malpelo islands.

Nausicaá Skip-the-Line Tickets

Stepping into Nausicaá is like diving beneath the waves of the ocean, where every corner reveals a new wonder. This tour is crafted for explorers of the deep sea, devotees of marine life, and seekers of adventure, delivering an immersive journey through Europe’s largest aquarium. With skip-the-line access, you'll bypass long queues to enter an underwater world teeming with 1,600 species across 85 aquariums and terrariums. As you traverse the expansive exhibits, marvel at the sheer diversity of life that calls these aquatic realms home. The tour weaves fantasy and reality, offering a tapestry of encounters that not only educate but enchant, reminding us that beneath the surface lies an entire universe waiting to be discovered.

Discovering Nausicaá's Submarine Tunnel

Experience Nausicaá during the tour’s highlight segment where you’ll step into the heart of its 18-meter long submarine tunnel. Here, the aquarium replicates Malpelo Island perfectly, creating a breeding haven for marine life. Watch as penguins waddle past and hammerhead sharks glide silently above you. The tunnel also offers an up-close look at the playful antics of sea lions during their training sessions. This immersive experience showcases the intricate balance between nature’s beauty and human interaction.

Witnessing Giants of the High Seas

Access Nausicaá's perpetual exhibits, such as "The Giants of the High Seas," which invites visitors to follow a leatherback turtle through its journey. This exhibit recreates the vast expanse of ocean that these creatures call home, providing an educational and awe-inspiring look at the lives of some of the world’s largest marine animals. Here, you'll uncover secrets of Malpelo Island, a sanctuary for endangered species, where visitors can witness the birth of fantail rays if they're lucky enough to be present during this rare event.

Interacting with Sharks in the Touch Pool

Explore Nausicaá's unique touch pool feature, an enchanting area where visitors can pet a shark. Catsharks and Thornback rays swim gracefully towards your outstretched hands, inviting you to feel their smooth scales and gentle movements. This interactive experience not only breaks down barriers between humans and marine life but also fosters a deeper appreciation for these often misunderstood creatures.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Nausicaá's 18m long submarine tunnel highest viewpoint
• Experience the Giants of the High Seas exhibit comprehensive coverage
• Discover Malpelo Island replica breeding haven authentic environment
• Pet a shark in the touch pool unique interactive experience
• Access all 85 aquariums and terrariums included extensive range
• Marvel at the diverse marine life species spectacular encounter

For explorers of aquatic mysteries, devotees of marine ecosystems, and seekers of unforgettable encounters, this journey through Nausicaá weaves fantasy and reality into a tapestry that educates and enchants. It offers memorable moments like discovering Malpelo Island's secrets or petting a shark in the touch pool, all while understanding that beneath the surface lies an entire universe waiting to be discovered.