Meditteranean Underwater World: Become familiar with unique sea creatures at CRETAquarium, Crete
4.1
272 Ratings
Heraklion
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: 1 day learn more
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 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.

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 species from tropic waters, striking predators, ethereal jellyfish, tranquil dusky groupers, and beyond!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Optional audio guide device available for a fee of 3 euros payable directly
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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Katekl6454ro
May 28, 2024
Great aquarium - Amazing aquarium - a must see if I’m the area with children. Some really big tanks that take up whole walls! Some of the creatures we saw were - sharks, turtles and an octopus! Plus lots of fish!!
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Juliehe8506jy
May 20, 2024
Really good - As we’re both seniors our tickets were only €6 each and was the best thing we had done on the island so far. It was quiet when we arrived about 10 but got busier. Plenty of information and places to just sit and watch the bigger tanks. There’s a cafe with seating in and out. There is also food and drink stalls outside. Plenty of parking too and only a few minutes walk from the beach. Plenty of toilets including disabled ones. A good couple of hours
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Heathl71
May 15, 2024
Lovely day out - Great visit to the aquarium on a bad weather day. Good value for money and lots to see. Very informative, with interactive elements. My little girl loved this visit and we spent about 2 amd a half hours there. Using the bus , it is quite a walk through an unused ex military base so a bit of the beaten track.
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Joquinnshair
May 10, 2024
Beautiful animals but more staff needed - Upon arrival there was a massive queue. We were not sure if we had to book so looked online. We booked a ticket for an hours time with a skip the queue ticket. Cost was €6 per person plus €3 to skip the queue. The entrance area was badly organised, nobody knew where to go to skip the queue and there was no signage. When we eventually got in, there were so many people everywhere and very little staff. Children were running around and bashing the animals enclosures. However, the animals were beautiful and looked well kept. Areas looked clean and toilets not too bad, even though there was no lock on my cubicle and there were only 3 cubicles for such a big place. The gift shop was very small considering the size of the building and popularity.
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D5108yktimv
May 15, 2024
Beautiful aquariums, fairly compact with many tourists. Very short - It was a beautiful aquarium. It looked modern and there was a reasonable amount of different fish. Unfortunately, these fish were not very spectacular. Many viewing windows were also relatively small, so you sometimes had to wait a long time before you could watch because of the crowds, or you were almost pushed aside by rude tourists who wanted to join and had no patience. It was also quite short. Within 1.5 hours we were outside again, while we took our time per aquarium.
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Maximew320
May 14, 2024
Good but nothing more - Visit on a rainy day The ticket costs €12 per adult (remember to book it on Get You Guide, to skip the line) The place is not exceptional and the tour is rather quick, but hey, it keeps the children busy on a rainy day
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Resort47515259543
May 8, 2024
Just to pass the time - Little getaway when the weather wasn't the best but didn't break. The visit was made very quickly without much enthusiasm.
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Quest04920050247
May 7, 2024
AVERAGE - Medium small aquarium in 40 minutes you have done the tour taking your time! A little expensive for what there is to see, I'm disappointed even the children
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Y3970ksquentinp
Apr 30, 2024
Average - Nice but not very well made overall. Many windows can't be seen by children unless you carry them. Descriptions are minimal, and not always clear.
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Jeromev191
May 3, 2024
Fun for baby, sad for the animals - Nice to see that my baby enjoyed seeing the fish, but they were in very small aquariums, it was sad to see them. Nice place to go on a rainy day.
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