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Nausicaá - National Sea Center

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Nausicaá - National Sea Center
Kids watching sea creatures at Nausicaá aquarium
People standing near pool to touch and watch Manta Ray at Nausicaá aquarium
Mother and son touch manta ray at Nausicaá aquarium
Couple exploring Nausicaá aquarium
Seals in Nausicaá aquarium
Clown fish swimming near coral Nausicaá aquarium
Manta ray swimming in Nausicaá Aquarium, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
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  • Skip long lines of Europe’s largest aquarium. Get straight to the action and say hello to the 1,600 species across 85 aquariums and terrariums.

  • Walk through an 18m long submarine tunnel — befriend penguins, admire hammerhead sharks, and watch sea lions getting trained.

  • Access perpetual exhibits like The Giants of the High Seas and follow a leatherback turtle to uncover secrets of Malpelo Island, home to endangered marines.

  • Pet a shark! At the Touch Pool, the likes of Catsharks and Thornback rays will swim to your hands for a caress.

  • Fun fact: The aquarium replicates Malpelo perfectly, creating a breeding haven for marine life. Witness the birth of fantail rays, if you’re lucky!

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  • Skip long lines of Europe’s largest aquarium. Get straight to the action and say hello to the 1,600 species across 85 aquariums and terrariums.

  • Walk through an 18m long submarine tunnel — befriend penguins, admire hammerhead sharks, and watch sea lions getting trained.

  • Access perpetual exhibits like The Giants of the High Seas and follow a leatherback turtle to uncover secrets of Malpelo Island, home to endangered marines.

  • Pet a shark! At the Touch Pool, the likes of Catsharks and Thornback rays will swim to your hands for a caress.

  • Fun fact: The aquarium replicates Malpelo perfectly, creating a breeding haven for marine life. Witness the birth of fantail rays, if you’re lucky!

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Daniel Toussaint
BE

Daniel

4/5
Belgium
It was a wonderful visit, but I'd like to point out two minor problems. 1) disabled access was made difficult by the fact that several elevators were out of order that day. 2) the succession of rooms is a veritable labyrinth in which it is difficult to find one's way around. Isn't there a way of orienting visitors so that they can admire all the rooms (tour map, signposting, etc.)? Kind regards
Fizaine Jong

Fizaine

5/5
We were already in a good mood when we arrived at the Nausicaa parking lot. Then the entrance went very smoothly. Then the visit was like a fairy tale. The only drawback was the lack of signposting on the ground to indicate the direction of the visit. We were amazed by the 6 m long aquarium and the tunnel, which gave us the impression of being in the middle of the marine environment.
Jean-François Loop
BE

Jean-françois

5/5
Belgium
Booking via this site is quick and easy, and tickets are made available directly. No need to go to a ticket office to buy tickets. Although there were a lot of visitors, entry was very, very quick.
Nadja Bernardini

Nadja

5/5
Uncomplicated entry...everything without any problems. The price is not cheap...but it's definitely worth it. Sometimes you get a bit confused with the sequence of rooms, but you find everything in the end. The large tank with sharks and rays is very impressive and you can just sit there and watch the fish. Very suitable for a bad day, you can spend a lot of time there and should do so. Particularly suitable for children.
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