The Biarritz Aquarium invites you to discover the riches of the oceans, from the Atlantic coast to tropical reefs. Meet the sea turtles, the grey seals Charlie and Izar, the octopus, seahorses, jellyfish and hundreds of colourful fish. You can admire the jellyfish as they dance in a new dedicated area, as well as the giant tank holding 1.5 million litres of water, home to eight species of shark – including a horned shark, the only one of its kind in France – and rays.
Packages
FREE ENTRY TO THE BIARRITZ AQUARIUM
1 CHILD (aged 4–12)
FREE ENTRY TO THE BIARRITZ AQUARIUM
1 REDUCED RATE (AGES 13–17, STUDENT, JOBSEEKER)
FREE ENTRY TO THE BIARRITZ AQUARIUM
1 ADULT (aged 18 and over)
BIARRITZ AQUARIUM + CITÉ DE L'OCÉAN COMBO
1 CHILD (aged 4–5)
BIARRITZ AQUARIUM + CITÉ DE L'OCÉAN COMBO
1 CHILD (aged 6–12)
BIARRITZ AQUARIUM + CITÉ DE L'OCÉAN COMBO
1 REDUCED RATE (AGES 13–17, STUDENT, JOBSEEKER)
BIARRITZ AQUARIUM + CITÉ DE L'OCÉAN COMBO
1 ADULT (aged 18 and over)
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Activity available all year round
- Self-guided tour, no booking required
- Average duration: approximately 2 hours
How the activity works
1️⃣ Tour itinerary
- Explore the tanks dedicated to the Basque Sea, the Caribbean and tropical reefs.
- Walk past the seal tank, where you can watch the feeding sessions scheduled for 10.30 am and 5 pm.
- View the giant 1.5-million-litre tank, home to sharks, rays and other large predators.
2️⃣ Highlights
- Stop to see the sea turtles and seahorses.
- A break in the new jellyfish exhibit, with its soft lighting and meditative atmosphere.
- Free time to look up and enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean from some of the indoor terraces.
3️⃣ Special features
- An immersive tour, with no compulsory guide, suitable for families and individuals.
- Opportunity to watch the seals being fed and take part in some one-off activities on site.
Good to know
- Free entry all day
- For the whole family
- Concessionary rates for 13–17-year-olds, students and jobseekers
🕗 OPENING HOURS
ACTIVITY AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND
✅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
- Open every day of the year, except 25 December
- Regular opening hours: 9.30 am to 7 pm (last admission 1 hour before closing)
- Late-night opening: from 11 July to 23 August, 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
⚠️ This activity cannot be booked online, but you can contact our reception staff by telephone on +33 (0)5 58 48 22 00, by email at contact@resasol.com, at the RESASOL office in Vieux-Boucau or at reception at Le Vieux Port campsite.
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The Biarritz Aquarium offers visitors the chance to discover a wide variety of marine species from the Atlantic Ocean and other seas around the world. Visitors can see fish, sharks, rays and jellyfish, as well as areas dedicated to the wildlife of the Bay of Biscay.
The tour usually lasts between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the visitors’ pace and the interest they show in the various tanks, exhibitions and activities on offer within the aquarium.
Yes, the aquarium is particularly popular with families. The tanks, educational areas and activities enable children to discover the marine world in a fun and educational way.
Yes, the aquarium has an area dedicated to sharks where visitors can watch several species swimming in a large tank designed to replicate their natural marine environment.
The aquarium is open all year round. For a quieter experience, it is often recommended to visit outside school holidays and early in the day.
Yes, the tour takes place mainly indoors, making it an excellent activity to enjoy in bad weather or on a rainy day on the Basque coast.
The Biarritz Aquarium is one of the most iconic attractions on the Basque coast, offering visitors the chance to discover marine biodiversity, observe fascinating species and enjoy a cultural experience suitable for all ages.
