The Cité de l’Océan, right next to the Biarritz Aquarium, invites you to enjoy immersive and spectacular experiences at the heart of the oceans. Explore the oceans in virtual reality, ride the waves with Surf 5D and board a bathyscaphe for a thrilling dive towards the poles.
Dive into ‘700 Sharks in the Night’, a 360° immersion at the heart of a pack of sharks, and fly over the Basque coast with Seaborg. 3D animations, 4D cinema, virtual reality and surf simulators make exploring the marine world both fun and thrilling, for children aged 6 and over.
Packages
OPEN HOUSE
1 CHILD (aged 6–12)
OPEN HOUSE
1 REDUCED RATE (aged 13–17, student, jobseeker)
OPEN HOUSE
1 ADULT (aged 18 and over)
AQUARIUM AND CITÉ DE L’OCÉAN COMBINED TICKET
1 CHILD (aged 4–5)
AQUARIUM AND CITÉ DE L’OCÉAN COMBINED TICKET
1 CHILD (aged 6–12)
AQUARIUM AND CITÉ DE L’OCÉAN COMBINED TICKET
1 REDUCED RATE (aged 13–17, student, jobseeker)
AQUARIUM AND CITÉ DE L’OCÉAN COMBINED TICKET
1 ADULT (aged 18 and over)
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Activity available all year round
- Ages 6 and over for virtual activities
- Minimum height of 1.42 m for the Seaborg activity
- Average duration: approx. 3 hours (4 hours in July–August)
How the activity works
1️⃣ Immersive entertainment trail
- Discover 3D/4D cinema and 3D animations set in the ocean.
- A virtual reality experience to explore the ocean depths, sharks, the poles and legendary waves.
2️⃣ Major highlights
- ‘700 Sharks in the Night’ experience: a 360° immersion in a school of sharks.
- 5D/VR surfing simulation to ride the waves at Belharra or Teahupoo without getting wet.
- Bathyscaphe dive to the poles and a flight over the Basque coast with Seaborg.
3️⃣ Key features
- A highly immersive, fun and sensory experience, suitable for families and groups.
- A combination of scientific, interactive and spectacular activities designed to help visitors discover the ocean in a whole new way.
Good to know
- Free entry all day
- For the whole family
- Try surfing for the first time with virtual reality: a unique experience – thrills guaranteed!
🕗 OPENING TIMES
ACTIVITY AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND
✅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
- 10.00–19.00 from 1 January to 10 July, from 24 August to 1 November, and from 19 December to 31 December
- 2pm–7pm from 2 November to 18 December.
- 9.00 am–8.00 pm from 11 July to 23 August
⚠️ 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.
Included in the offer
The pass/ticket purchased is valid for the year in which it was purchased, subject to the opening dates of the activity.
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