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Animal Encounter Snorkeling

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Sea Aquarium · 1 hour
$75 p.p.
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General information

Child Price
Child Price$40 (6-12 years)
Starting time
Starting time 9 AM / 11:30 AM / 2 PM
Duration
Duration1 hour
Available days
Available days Tuesday - Saturday
Minimum age
Minimum age8 years

Loved by travelers

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · 5305 reviews

Summary from reviews

Travelers consistently enjoyed the animal encounters, particularly the shark feeding and dolphin show, which were described as great and educational. The glass-bottom boat and underwater viewing were also popular, though the boat could get crowded. The park was praised for its good timing of shows and feeding sessions, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. Visiting on weekdays was recommended to avoid crowds. Minor complaints included a lunch special not being available as advertised and crowded conditions on the boat.

Based on recent traveler reviews.

Experience Curacao's most exciting snorkeling site. The fascinating marine environment really comes to life at the Curacao Sea Aquarium!
 
What can you expect?
 
During this guided snorkeling experience, you get an unforgettable interaction with the thriving ecosystem in the Animal Encounters Lagoon as you get practically nose to nose with a colorful assortment of fish species in their natural environment! Lemon and Nurse sharks, stingrays, and other predatory fish will pick up the food you bring them through special feeding windows as you snorkel. A fun and educational experience for all ages is guaranteed, as you follow the Curacao Sea Aquariums daily program with many presentations and demonstrations. The aquariums are illuminated by natural sunlight and supplied by an open-water system, providing a continuous flow of fresh sea water. No filters nor chemicals! 
 
Book your spot today and experience the magical underwater life of Curacao!

What's included

Included

  • Entrance Sea Aquarium
  • Snorkel gear
  • Guide

Itinerary

A 1-hour guided snorkel nose to nose with sharks and stingrays at the Sea Aquarium.
1
9 AM, 11:30 AM or 2 PM start
Meet at the Sea Aquarium
Arrive at Curacao Sea Aquarium, no pickup service offered.
2
approx. 10 min
Guide briefing
Get your snorkel gear and a briefing on the Animal Encounters Lagoon.
3
approx. 30 min
Snorkel with sharks and rays
Get nose to nose with lemon sharks, nurse sharks and stingrays.
4
approx. 20 min
Feed through the windows
Feed the fish through special feeding windows as you snorkel.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup service

  • This tour does not offer pick up service
  • Start time: 9AM, 11:30AM, 2PM
  • The duration of this activity is 1 hour

Meeting point

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What to bring:

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel

Know before you go:

  • Participants ought to be there 15 minutes before the tour begins
  • Each child (ages 8-12) must be accompanied by a full paying legal adult (18+).

Cancellation policy

Policy details

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.

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How this tour compares

Animal Encounter Snorkeling This tour Animal Encounter Snorkeling $75 p.p. 1 hour Dolphin Swim Dolphin Swim $194 p.p. 1.5 hours (30 min. in the water) Snorkel-1 Dolphin Snorkel $210 p.p. 1.5 hours (30 min. in the water) Ocean Lens Guided Tour Ocean Lens Guided Tour $59 p.p. 1.5 hour
Provider
Sea Aquarium
Dolphin Academy
Dolphin Academy
Sea Aquarium
Price
$75
$194
$210
$59
Adult Price
$75
$194
$210
$59
Child Price
$40 (6-12 years)
N/A
N/A
$29 (6-12 years)
Starting time
9 AM / 11:30 AM / 2 PM
08.30, 11.00, 14.00
08.30, 14.00
8 AM / 11 AM / 12:30 PM / 2 PM
Duration
1 hour
1.5 hours, in water approx. 30 min
1.5 hours, in water approx. 30 min
1.5 hours
Available days
Tuesday - Saturday
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat
Tuesday - Saturday
Minimum age
8 years
Children must be 1.30m (51 inches) to go by themselves, children between 1.20m - 1.29m must be accompanied by a full paying adults (1 adult per child)
Min. height of 1.45m / 4.8ft required to participate
6 years
Possible while pregnant
× No
✓ Yes
× No
✓ Yes
In open water
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
× No
Experience needed
× No
× No
✓ Yes
× No
Transfer
× Not available
× Not available
× Not available
× Not available
Highlights
Guided snorkel experience in animal encounter lagoon, feeding windows, snorkel gear, entrance to sea aquarium, marine guide
Swim alongside dolphins in lagoon, during experience photoshop team will capture the special moments with professional cameras avail for purchase, includes admission to sea aquarium
Snorkel in lagoon with dolphins, during experience photoshop team will capture the special moments with professional cameras avail for purchase, includes admission to sea aquarium
Descend 19 steps to 5.2 meters below sea level in a cooled room with a large window (Ocean Lens) with accompanied marine expert, max 4 persons, entrance to sea aquarium + guided behind the scenes tour
Start location
Curaçao Sea Aquarium, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad
Dolphin Academy, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad
Dolphin Academy, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad
Curaçao Sea Aquarium, Bapor Kibra z/n Willemstad
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Reviews

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Thomas Epps
2 months ago
Google
Very cool. Was there for the shark feeding and dolphin show. Both were great. Glass-bottom boat was good, but can get crowded. Would go again, worth the price. Oh, food court prices are cheaper than neighboring restaurants at the resorts…
Jake Zabler
a month ago
Google
We were able to get up close to the Flamingos and turtles. Nice dolphin show with view of the sea. Cool underwater boat with A/C. The only downside was they advertised a lunch special and when I went to get it they said they didn't have any french fries and chicken nuggets.
Quentin Hardenne
2 months ago
Google
Amazing place to spend a part of the day, the animals are nice. The timings are good that you can see things on your own but still pick up the shows and feeding times. Had a great time here.
Dn Bz
4 weeks ago
Google
We went during a weekday and we enjoyed the park. The trip was mainly for our toddler and he enjoyed every bit of it especially feeding the shark and watching the dolphin show. We did not buy tickets in advance and the lines were not long.
Ken Fowler
4 months ago
Google
We visited during the week and it was not crowded. We watched the dolphin training, the underwater viewing, feeding spiny lobsters, and so much more. This was a wonderful and educational presentation of local sea creatures.

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