CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

4.1 (404 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
Duration1h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesCzech, German, Russian, Greek, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch

Overview

CRETAquarium reveals a magical, wonderful world, so familiar yet so unknown to us: The underwater world of the Mediterranean, a sea that gave birth to so many civilizations and attracts millions of visitors each year. Explore the different sea ecosystems, allow us to get you acquainted with creatures of the sea bed, immigrant species from tropical waters, impressive hunters, ghostly jellyfish, passive dusky groupers and more!

What's included

  • Admission ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional audio guide (3 euros)

What to expect

  1. CRETAquarium
    Admission ticket included
    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 representing 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin. Together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds. Additionally, CretAquarium designs and implements educational programs and other innovative services, treats injured animals, and is constantly enriched with new marine species. The expertise possessed by the aquarium on the presentation of the Mediterranean species and ecosystems is backed up by the long experience of the center in Mediterranean marine research.

    Each visitor has the opportunity to see and be charmed by the sea inhabitants of the Mediterranean, learn, and contribute towards the ecosystem's sustainable future. At CretAquarium, the attractions become knowledge and experiences raise questions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Optional audio guide device available for a fee of 3 euros payable directly

Cancellation policy

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

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