Activity provider: CRETAquarium
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Heraklion: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

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    Heraklion: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

    Activity provider: CRETAquarium
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    From US$ 6.34 per person

    Spend the day exploring the magnificent diversity of Mediterranean sea life. See more than 2,000 aquatic creatures ranging from sharks to jellyfish to sea turtles — and much more. Survey the underwater landscapes of some of Crete’s most biodiverse areas.

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    Valid 1 day
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    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Immerse yourself in the stunning underwater world of the Mediterranean Sea
    • Travel between the open sea, coastal zones, and craggy caves as you explore one of Europe's largest aquariums
    • Peer in from 100 observation points to admire more than 250 different species of sea life
    Full description
    Venture into the ocean’s depth with a 1-day admission ticket to the CRETAquarium. One of Europe’s largest aquariums, over 2,000 sea creatures lice the CRETAquarium's 60 diverse habitats. Delve into the caves and crevices of the Mediterranean, where stingrays and rock-like scorpionfish slither about. Pop out into the open ocean, where menacing sharks circle, waiting to be fed. Get up close and personal with jellyfish and schools of vibrant tropical clownfish through shallow, open-topped tanks, which allow a new viewing perspective of well known species.  Above all, gain a new appreciation for the unending diversity of the world’s most mystifying environment. When you’ve had your fill of looking at the ocean’s residents, why not pop in for a dip? The CRETAquarium is, fittingly, right on the beach.
    Includes
    • Entrance fee
    • Transport to the Aquarium
    • Personal expenses
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must bring your own headphones
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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    CRETAquarium (Heraklion 710 03, Greece)

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Smoking
    • Alcohol and drugs

    Know before you go

    • Please note, you will need approximately 1 hour to explore the Aquarium
    • You may rent an audio guide at the reception for 3€ with your choice of 9 languages
    • You can visit the Aquarium by car or taxi in 25 minutes either from Heraklion, or from Malia and Hersonissos
    • It usually gets very busy in the summer between 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and there are can be long lines
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.3 /5

    based on 152 reviews

    Review summary

    • Value for money
      4.2/5
    • Service
      4.5/5
    • Organization
      4.5/5

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    The staff is very friendly and helpful. The aquariums are lovingly designed and well signposted. The AudioGuide is highly recommended to find out more information about the animals. We got the tickets online in advance. Even so, there was a queue of almost an hour. But it was certainly due to the fact that the weather in Heraklion was rainy and the beach holidaymakers were looking for an alternative.

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    September 25, 2021

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    Mathias – Germany Verified booking

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    Great aquarium. Beautifully designed large pools. Everything very well maintained. There was a long line that we wanted to join. However, a member of staff came to me immediately and let us know that I am quite pregnant. Stupid for the others, but very good for me and incredibly attentive from the employee. Thanks very much!

    July 25, 2021

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    Christina – Germany Verified booking

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    It is air-conditioned and, especially in the current situation, MNB is mandatory. Hygiene measures are in place and only a certain number of people / families are allowed in. The aquarium is not the largest and has a selection of marine life that comes from the region and the surrounding sea. There are large and small pools that you can see. A special highlight is the large panorama pool, where you can sit down and watch. The sharks are also a popular target. In a good 1-1.5 hours you are through. A visit should be part of the program for families, the children will thank you for it.

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    September 20, 2020

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