Underwater World Pattaya – Complete Travel Guide

Underwater World Pattaya is not a simple aquarium, but a place of marine exploration where one can immerse oneself in the world of aquatic wonders and be amazed by nature. It is home to more than 5,000 marine animals that inhabit Thailand, as well as other parts of the world and aims at conservation, awareness, and interactive learning.

The distinguishing feature of Underwater World Pattaya is its iconic 100 metres long underwater tunnel where the sharks, rays, as well as giant groupers swim past over and around you. Whether it is a colourful coral fish or a unique reptile, every zone is carefully maintained to reflect natural aquatic environments.

This attraction is particularly favoured among the families visiting Pattaya, honeymooners who desire to spend the day in a relaxed mood and travellers who need indoor activities in case of hot or rainy days.

Having become one of the most popular educational sites in the city of Pattaya, Underwater World Pattaya was created to reflect the marine biodiversity with the aim of creating awareness about the environment. The aquarium brings to the focus species of aquatic life in Thai waters and other aquatic ecosystems around the world.

The facility is separated into various zones, which can be identified as various underwater habitats. Underwater World Pattaya is informative, meaningful, and involves informative displays, conservation messages, and live demonstrations that make the venue interesting to the visitor.

One of the most significant points is a focus on sustainable practices and education on the sea, in particular, for children, which makes the journey a good educational experience in addition to entertainment.

Underwater World Pattaya can be visited and enjoyed at a nice pace and with a lot of visual appeal, maybe in the range of 1.5 to 2 hours. The attraction is air-conditioned and fully covered such so you can have a comfortable visit.

Main Experiences Include:

• Underground tunnel of glass walk-through.
• Themed the marines where tropical fish, sharks, rays and turtles are found.
• Interactive feeding shows
• Marine lectures by specialists.
• Kids touch pools.

All the sections are well marked in English and Thai, which helps one navigate and learn about the marine species available easily.

100-Metre Underwater Tunnel Experience: This curved glass tunnel is the main attraction of the Underwater World Pattaya, as visitors may walk along this tunnel and look at enormous tanks as sharks, stingrays, and reef fish swim freely above them.

Coral Reef Zone: Presenting colourful coral reefs, this zone presents colourful tropical fish of the local waters in Thailand.

Shark & Ray Exhibit: See blacktip reef sharks, leopard sharks and beautiful stingrays intimately.

Giant Siam Zone: Specialised in big freshwater fish in Thailand rivers, such as the gigantic catfish and arapaima.

Kids’ Interactive Marine Area: This zone is specifically intended for children and has touch pools and learning exhibits, which stimulate practical learning.

• Location: South Pattaya, near Sukhumvit Road
• Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Last Entry: 5:30 PM
• Suggested Duration: 1.5–2 hours
• Best For: Families, kids, couples, educational trips

Ticket prices for Underwater World Pattaya are affordable and offer good value for money:

• Adults: Approx. THB 500
• Children: Approx. THB 300
• Discounted Rates: Thai residents and online bookings.

Advanced reservation using Pattaya tour packages is usually accompanied by discounted entry and hotel transfer.

• Best Time of Day: Morning hours (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
• Best Days: Weekdays for fewer crowds
• Best Season: November to March for comfortable travel weather

Since Underwater World Pattaya is an indoor theme park, it is also suitable during monsoon times or during hot afternoons.

From Central Pattaya

• Taxi or Grab: 15–20 minutes
• Songthaew (shared taxi): Budget-friendly option

From Bangkok

• Private car or taxi: ~2 hours
• Bus to Pattaya + local taxi

• Visit early to avoid crowds
• Wear comfortable footwear
• Photography is permissible (no flash)
• Pair up with adjacent attractions to make a day-long trip.
• Neglecting water is something to avoid carrying, particularly during visits with children.

• Pattaya Floating Market
• Jomtien Beach
• Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
• Pattaya Viewpoint

A combination of Underwater World Pattaya and these attractions makes Pattaya sightseeing day balanced.

Morning:
Go to Underwater World Pattaya and have fun in the underwater tunnel and feeding shows.

Afternoon:
Lunch along the beach of Jomtien and have a rest at the beach.

Evening:
Visit Pattaya Walking street or Pattaya night market.

The underwater world of Pattaya is a place worth visiting during your Thailand vacation to enhance the diversity of your trip. One can walk through the underwater tunnel and consider marine conservation, making this attraction an ideal combination of fun and education.

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