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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Caroline0901
Oct 10, 2025
Great day out & Wheelchair Accessible 😊😊 - We visited Cretaquarium after coming 2yrs ago on our Honeymoon & we loved it just as much as the 1st time. I now have to use a Powerchair due to my mobility & i got free admission along with my husband who was with me. Wheelchair access is excellent & I could enjoy the whole place easily. So many different species of fish, sea creatures & sharks. Really interesting place to visit for all ages. Highly recommend 😊😊
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Clive_c
Sep 28, 2025
Cretaquarium - Fascinating visit with plenty of unusual and attractive creatures. Well organised and laid out. Near to a nice beach too!
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Annet
Sep 21, 2025
Really cool! - Super. Parking in front of the door easy to drive to. Tickets purchased in advance with timeslot. Going on time and enjoyed the offer what a beautiful fish! We were there with our children 24 and 26 and grandson of almost 2 and enjoyed it.
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Tamirbm
Sep 20, 2025
A very family-friendly site - We visited the Cretaquarium with our whole family, including two kids (ages 4 and 8), and they absolutely loved it. It’s very family-friendly, with plenty to see and explore for children and adults alike. I highly recommend it for families looking to get out of the hotel and experience something different from daily hotels routine. A great way to spend a few hours together
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Amandaglanville
Sep 16, 2025
Good experience - Great Experience - enjoyable visit, taking about an hour. Caters well for the English. Nice restaurant nearby to extend the visit.
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Marc
Sep 16, 2025
Must sea😉 - The visit to hedge aquarium was a real pleasure. Especially if you snorkel in the sea around Crete. All the fish you encounter while snorkeling are reflected in the aquarium. Usually bigger than you see them yourself and now also with an explanation of which fish they actually are. Of course you can also see other species swimming around in the sea. The aquariums are sometimes nice and large so you can see large schools of different fish swimming around and sometimes a little smaller so you get a good view of a certain species. The explanation is well prepared in the English language. By scanning the QR code you can also read the explanation on your phone. The wifi works fine. In short, fun and educational.
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178johnk
Aug 31, 2025
Excellent outing for a family - It was great value for money , my son really enjoyed it . The tour was well laid out , there were toilets every hundred feet or so . The Gift shop and cafe were great too
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Fabio14fr
Sep 19, 2025
Aquarium nice to do but not bluffing - Beautiful aquarium that fulfills its role but it is also not breathtaking. It is restricted to species found in the Mediterranean and the same fish are often seen from one aquarium to another. Sharks, rays, morays, sea bass, etc. To note an "ecological" part on waste in the sea very informative.
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Sodfamily
Aug 25, 2025
Fun few hours for the family - A lovely day out for the family, if you have an interest or are just curious in marine life then you would really appreciate it. Been to a few sea life aquariums in various countries and this one had some unique marine life and a niche turtle eggs animation. Toilets on site were adequate. Cafe was was good with enough options for a short visit. Strangely there were no CretAquarium themed souvenirs in the shop, just random marine life themed products. Don’t forget to walk to the nearby beach for a quick splash - small area but it wasn’t busy.
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Iflank
Aug 29, 2025
Well kept and worth visiting. - Not expensive, clean and well maintained There are some lovely ideas for viewing areas and large windows around a central tank that was well lit so you can see all of the various creatures/fish in the tank. There is a VR experience, but you have to be prepared to wait up to 30 minutes for it Considering the whole visit took us about 90 minutes to see everything (we walked slowly) that is a long wait. However, it is worth a visit if you have some spare time
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).