Activity
Grand Aquarium Hurghada
Overview
Experience the wonders of the Red Sea without getting wet on the Grand Aquarium Hurghada tour. In around 4 hours, this easy visit brings you face to face with a curated collection of the region’s most fascinating marine life, often called the “Red Sea in glass.”
🗺️ What to Expect
Step into a family friendly indoor world designed to showcase the Red Sea’s reef ecosystem through multiple themed areas and galleries. You will move at a relaxed pace through aquarium displays featuring both saltwater and freshwater species, then continue to special zones that add variety beyond the tanks. The flow of the visit builds toward the showstopping underwater tunnel and the ocean tank, where hundreds of fish glide through an enormous volume of water. Along the way, you can also explore the mini zoo with rescued animals, plus unique add-ons like the rainforest, Arabian tent, and fossil museum. If your timing aligns, do not miss the daily shark feeding time, it is a great moment to learn how aquarists feed and care for these species.
✨ Highlights
- 🐠 Discover the Red Sea’s marine world at Grand Aquarium Hurghada, created to bring the reef ecosystem closer to visitors
- 🪟 Walk through the underwater tunnel for an immersive, surrounded-by-water perspective
- 🦈 Watch the daily sharks feeding time and learn how aquarists care for the animals
- 🏛️ Explore 24 different galleries displaying both saltwater and freshwater species
- 🦎 Visit the mini zoo featuring rescued animals from regions across Egypt
- 🌿 Enjoy extra themed areas including a rainforest and an Arabian tent
- 🦴 Add a quick cultural twist with the on-site fossil museum
📍 Itinerary
- Arrival at Grand Aquarium Hurghada and start of your self paced visit
- Aquarium galleries, explore multiple displays featuring saltwater and freshwater species
- Underwater tunnel, enjoy panoramic views as marine life passes overhead
- Ocean tank, see several hundred fish in a large scale habitat
- Daily shark feeding time, learn how aquarists feed and care for sharks
- Mini zoo, meet rescued animals from different regions of Egypt
- Rainforest, Arabian tent, and fossil museum, explore the additional themed sections
- End of visit
✅ What’s Included
- Entry to Grand Aquarium Hurghada
- Access to the aquarium galleries (saltwater and freshwater exhibits)
- Access to the underwater tunnel
- Opportunity to see the daily sharks feeding time (subject to schedule on the day)
- Access to additional sections, rainforest, Arabian tent, mini zoo, and fossil museum
❌ Exclusions
- Any services or expenses not mentioned under What’s Included
ℹ️ Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Experience type: Self paced indoor visit with walking between exhibits
- Best for: Families, couples, and travelers who want to experience Red Sea marine life without snorkeling or diving
- Animal encounters: The Red Sea is home to over 300 species of coral and 1,200 species of fish, with 10% found nowhere else in the world. This visit showcases a curated selection of marine life in aquarium displays.
- Shark feeding: Daily sharks feeding time is available, timing may vary on the day
- Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source information
🎟️ Ready to See the Red Sea in Glass?
Make your Hurghada day out truly memorable with Grand Aquarium Hurghada, a relaxed, family friendly way to explore the Red Sea’s reef life up close. If you are looking for a unique Hurghada aquarium experience that goes beyond tanks with a mini zoo, themed zones, and an underwater tunnel, secure your visit and enjoy a special holiday moment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ
Q: How long does the Grand Aquarium Hurghada visit take?
A: The experience lasts around 4 hours. This allows time to explore the galleries, the underwater tunnel, and the additional themed areas at a comfortable pace.
Q: Is Grand Aquarium Hurghada suitable for families and kids?
A: Yes, it is an easy experience and designed as a family friendly attraction. Visitors can enjoy the aquarium, mini zoo, and themed sections without the physical demands of snorkeling or diving.
Q: What can I see inside the aquarium?
A: The aquarium’s animals are displayed in 24 different galleries with both saltwater and freshwater species. You can also see the ocean tank, which contains 475,000 gallons of water and displays several hundred fish.
Q: Is there a shark feeding experience?
A: Yes, there is a daily sharks feeding time where you can learn how aquarists feed and care for the species. Timing can vary, so plan to check the schedule during your visit.
Q: Are there activities beyond the aquarium tanks?
A: Yes, the visitors will find more than just an aquarium. There is a rainforest and Arabian tent area, a mini zoo featuring rescued animals from regions in Egypt, plus a fossil museum.
Activity
Availability
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Additional Information
Physical: Wheelchair Not accessible
Duration
4 hours
Languages
Arabic - Speaking Guide
German - Speaking Guide
English - Speaking Guide
Additional Information
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Cancellation Policy
Select Date
Meeting Point
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
End Point
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
