Admission Ticket Nausicaá, Europe's Largest Aquarium
Dive into Europe’s largest aquarium and come face to face with sharks, manta rays, and thousands of colorful sea creatures. An impressive day out for the whole family on the Opal Coast!
What to expect
- Deal option 1: Admission ticket Nausicaá, from 13 years (value €31.50)
- Deal option 2: Admission ticket Nausicaá, ages 3 to 12 (value €24.50)
- Deal option 3: Summer ticket Nausicaá, from 13 years - July & August (value €31.50)
- Deal option 4: Summer ticket Nausicaá, ages 3 to 12 - July & August (value €24.50)
- Free entry for children up to 2 years old
- Discover Europe’s largest aquarium with more than 58,000 animals and over 1,600 fascinating species
- Walk through the spectacular ocean tank and come face to face with sharks and rays
- Learn all about protecting the oceans in interactive exhibitions
- Audio guides available for rent in NL, FR, ENG, and DE (for a fee)
- Located on the French Opal Coast, perfect to combine with a weekend getaway
- See the aquarium map here
Conditions
- Deal option 1&2: Your voucher is valid for single use until 31 December 2026*
- Deal option 3&4: Your voucher is valid for single use from 1 July to 31 August 2026
- *Note! Deal option 1&2 are not valid during the following period:
- 1 July to 31 August
- No reservation required
- The voucher is your entry ticket. Show it on your smartphone or bring a printed copy
- This admission ticket for Nausicaa is valid for 1 person
- A visit to Nausicaá lasts an average of 4.5 hours
- See current opening hours here
More information
Nausicaá, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the coast, is more than just an aquarium: it is the largest exhibition in Europe dedicated to exploring and protecting marine life. Nausicaá is the largest aquarium in Europe, boasting no less than 1,600 animal species and over 58,000 animals.
Europe’s largest aquarium treats you to an unforgettable experience: the recreation of the island of Malpelo, off the coast of Colombia. Admire the spectacle of the Ocean through the massive window, 5 meters high and 20 meters long, and come face to face with breathtaking species such as grey sharks, manta rays, schools of sparkling fish and much more!
Nausicaá by the Numbers
Step into Europe’s largest aquarium and be amazed by its impressive scale:
- Over 58,000 animals
- More than 1,600 different species
- A total of 17 million liters of water (17,000 m³)
- Europe’s largest tank with 10 million liters of water
- An ocean tank measuring no less than 60 meters long and 35 meters wide
- Approximately 2,000 animals are born here each year
Accessibility
Nausicaá is located on the French west coast and is easily accessible by both car and public transport. Check Google Maps for the exact route from your departure point and for current departure and travel times.
For more information about accessibility, check the Nausicaá website.
Location
Deal options
Ticket Nausicaá, ages 3 to 12 - 1 September to 31 December 2026
Let op! Niet geldig in de volgende periode: - 1 juli t/m 31 augustus
Summer ticket Nausicaá, from age 13 - 1 July to 31 August
Gratis toegang voor kinderen t/m 2 jaar.
Summer ticket Nausicaá, ages 3 to 12 - 1 July to 31 August
Gratis toegang voor kinderen t/m 2 jaar.
Reviews
15 May 2026
Zeer groot aquarium, 3 verschillende parcours, heel veel volk, dure tickets
12 May 2026
Zeer snelle tickets ontvangen!