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1 hour 30 minutes
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Nouméa's Aquarium, a grandiose and playful space, allowing the discovery of all the different aquatic ecosystems of New Caledonia.
From fresh water to the deep-sea areas, all the diversity of the lagoon is accessible to the visitors in 33 sea water tanks, illuminated with natural light, including the famous fluorescent corals and nautilus endemic to New Caledonia.The big Turtle water tank is situated in the outside park area of the Aquarium. A little bridge over the tank allows you to be just above this lovable friends. Your return transfers to the Aquarium are assured by the included Hop On Hop Off buses. Feel free to use these buses throughout your day to reach a total of 7 different destinations in Nouméa.
PLEASE NOTE
This package is available only if Cruise Ships are docked in Nouméa.
Official last admission of the attraction is 4p.m. but we remind you that the last Hop On Hop Off bus stops at 4p.m. in front of the Aquarium. Please be sure about your timing. Closed on Mondays.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie
The Aquarium of Nouméa is an stunning educational place about the world largest lagoon and it's creatures living within.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie
3 Route Aquarium Anse Vata, Anse-Vata Noumea New Caledonia
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup included
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
karinroberts63,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
HOHO bus but no narration during the trip. One of the buses had graphics on the window so it was difficult to take photos. I did enjoy the included aquarium visit.
118bevs,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cruise ship passengers are not allowed to walk through the port so we needed to get the ship shuttle into town where the cruise port terminalis located. as we approached the terminal, we could see the sone vendors outside on the right. a couple of staff members wearing Lyvai shirts were there. they had a small line of people already but when we approached, they asked if we had a reservation and I said yes I had pre- They moved me to the front of the line. they gave us our wristbands for the Ho ho bus and tickets for the aquarium. The process was easy and less confusing than other reviewers had mentioned. The buses came around about every 20 to 30 minutes, so no long waits for a return bus. The morning market is precisely that, only in the morning so you would need to stop there first and early if you want to go. The aquarium was small but great, lots of very interesting displays of fish. Don’t miss going outside to the turtle area! Other companies offer the double-decker buses so if you are interested in that type of tour, you may want to choose another company, but we found this one fine for transportation, but it wasn’t a narrated bus tour. The total tour area takes about 45 minutes if you just go around the whole loop. The aquarium is the last stop and there is a beach right across from there so if you take your beach gear, you could make aday of it.



Jeff B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
The Aquarium was ok. Was interesting. We spent 1 hour there. The bus only goes around the Cruise terminal, Lemon bay, Aquarium area. Bus was nice. No comituary though. Really enjoyed having lunch at a restaurant at Lemon bay ($90 aus for 2 people). Had a swim in the shark net enclosure swim area. Was very nice indeed. I was happy with the tour and price. Filled the day in.
G7015VMchrisr,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The aquarium is worth a visit, Its very well done. But the hop on hop off bus is a joke. We were expecting a route around the Noumea area but it was a direct route to the aquarium and back. The driver announcing stops was impossible to hear over a blaring advertising soundtrack played on the bus speakers. Avoid!
Peter B,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Must do experience from the vast aray of sea life to the amazing environments for them very memorable🙂
angie s,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was very straight forward getting to the aquarium and we were all pleasantly suprised at he different types of sea life we saw
Tour101689,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The aquarium was small but lots of cool things to see including sea turtles. The bus route was short so did not see as much as I expected. Maybe because it was a Sunday it was just the City .market. lLemon Bay and the aquarium.
Regai M,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
The Aquarium was lovely drivers helpful once you were able to hop on. Kept missing the hop on they didn’t explain that they had set stops had to get different service to return
A1287KHterryg,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience, fantastic display of marine life. Easy access from the cruise ship with the hop on hop off bus. Would recommend a visit to every one.



K8837CElisac,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
So many varieties of fish and coral to see, by far the most variety that I have ever seen. The colours were amazing. It only takes about 90 minutes to see it.
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