Meditteranean Underwater World: Become familiar with unique sea creatures at CRETAquarium, Crete

Dive into the enchanting Mediterranean underwater world at CRETAquarium in Crete. Discover unique sea creatures, from immigrant species to impressive hunters and ghostly jellyfish.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • CRETAquarium - CretΑquarium is an expert in presenting the species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean, a sea of unique biodiversity that gave birth to ancient civilizations and welcomes millions of visitors to its shores every year from all over the world.
    Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, CretΑquarium is home to 2,000 sea animals…
What's Included
  • Admission ticket included
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional audio guide (3 euros)
Additional Information

CRETAquarium introduces you to an enchanting, extraordinary realm, one we’re so close to yet so alien from: The undersea domain of the Mediterranean, an ocean mother to numerous societies and magnet for millions of travelers annually. Journey through the distinct marine biomes, let us familiarize you with the denizens of the sea floor, transplanted…

Location
CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos
NEW 2019 OPENING HOURS: From 1st of April until 31st of October (SUMMER PERIOD) CRETAquarium is open daily from 09:30 in the morning until 19:00 in the evening From 1st of November until 31st of March (WINTER PERIOD) CRETAquarium is open daily from 09:30 in the morning until 16:00 in the afternoon. ADDRESS: Πρώην Αμερικάνικη Βάση Γουρνών Χερσονήσου, ΤΚ 71003, Κρήτη Former American Base, Gournes Chersonissou, Post Code 71003, CRETE
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Caroles613
Nov 2, 2024
Birthday Treat, for me. - I throughly enjoyed all 60 viewing live experience of the aquarium. There's much to see plus coral. Plenty of seating areas on the ledges of the huge window views and other seating areas to ponder and appreciate them. Have opportunities to take photos without a flash. Take the time to sit by the the jelly fish and do a selfie and video. The place is spacious and clean. You can show up and visit rather than online. Shops to purchase goodies. They have a lovely restaurant called Cibus Greek Cuisine by Siganos on the premises. Amazing food and great custom.
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B7925isalexb
Oct 21, 2024
A beautiful experience for children - We visited the aquarium in September. It is not great, the visit lasts between one and two hours, but it is well cared for and for our child it was a wonderful experience. Seeing sharks and many other fish swimming in the main tank left him spellbound. Not bad also the restaurant at the end of the tour. Maybe a little too small the shop. Recommended if you are looking for an alternative day to the beautiful beaches that Crete offers or if there is bad weather.
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Escape58919864444
Oct 8, 2024
Beautiful aquarium - Very nice place with sumptuous fish, shells, a beautiful turtle ... . Great to visit, very relaxing, relaxing more.
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Louisek241
Sep 2, 2024
A must visit place! - What an amazing place!! Nearly cried a few times at seeing such remarkable creatures, it was the turtle that got me! Magnificent! Very informative place, excellent was of getting some shade for a few hours. Fantastic variety of sealife! Very relaxing music all the way around (Enya) , was such a calming place.
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Harry
Sep 13, 2024
Beautiful aquarium for a small excursion - Very nice aquarium. Reasonable admission fees. Souvenir shop unfortunately extremely overpriced. Without children, you can schedule about 2 hours. Gastronomy on site. Information in Greek and English at the aquariums.
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H137ctangelac
Sep 12, 2024
Nice experience but a little expensive! - Pleasant aquarium with ambient music and beautiful fish highlighted by decoration in the pools. Small downside for the Award which is relatively high compared to what is proposed, for a family it costs quickly. 36 euros to 3 adults knowing that we are 2 hours from the closure of the site and that without presentation of a student title we apply you the highest rate, it is a bit excessive.
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Pascal
Oct 28, 2024
More for children or bad days - In itself a nice little trip that you can make with children. We were there as a couple and had to pay 12€ Pp. Pay what I think is a little too much. We took our time and were out again after about 1 hour. There are a few highlights there but you absolutely don’t have to go.
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Justinehresman
Sep 29, 2024
Good Aquarium - Good as far as aquariums go. It's not too big and I was hopping that there would be more "learning"-- more information on the local creatures around Crete and some interactive models. It was good for about an hour visit.
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Lovespiders
Sep 22, 2024
Octopus in tiny tank - The aquarium was perfectly nice and quite good value, but there was an octopus in a tiny tiny tank on its own. My understanding is that octopus are intelligent and social creatures. 😢
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Carlo
Sep 8, 2024
Aquarium with good potential - Highlights include grey sharks and turtles. The location is not bad at all. But it should be improved by proposing a few more sharks.
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