Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe
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Nausicaá, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the seafront, is more than just a mere aquarium: it is the largest exhibit in Europe dedicated to the discovery and protection of the marine world.
Nausicaá is an incredible destination for families: marvel at the majestic pelagic rays and sharks, explore the beauties of the tropical lagoon, attend the medical training of the sea lions and many more experiences!
New Experience 2022 : GRAND LARGE – THE GIANTS OF THE HIGH SEAS
Set out to discover the high seas, so little-known and inaccessible, and meet the majestic animals that inhabit it, thanks to an augmented reality system - unique in the world - in one of Nausicaá’s most fascinating spaces: The Great Bay with its 100 sq.m window!
Good news ! it is included in your entrance ticket : you just have to book it when you arrive. dont forget to be sure not to miss it !
please remember to print your ticket upon arrival
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
entrance ticket to Nausicaa aquarium
Transport to/from the aquarium
Food & drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Nausicaa
For local and regional travelers, there's no better time to visit Nausicaa, National Sea Centre, and Europe's largest aquarium. This major attraction is typically packed with tourists, and long queues are part of the norm. Right now, take advantage of less crowds, and enjoy a popular landmark in your own city. Nausicaa offers an entertaining, educational and scientific visit, raising public awareness about the need to act responsibly towards the world's seas if their resources and beauty are to be maintained. You'll move past the queues with your skip-the-line admission for entry into an astounding aquatic world. Some 58,000 living creatures, and 1,600 different species, swim and flounder about 17 million litres of water across 85 aquariums, large tanks and terrariums. Discover the giant manta ray, penguins, sea lions, and more with family and friends while feeling like you have the aquarium practically to yourself. Please note: Annual closing from 06/01 to 27 of janurary 2025
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Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe
Reviews
1,127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very/too expensive for the tour
armand808,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Visit of 31/10/25, We decided to visit the city of Boulogne which is worth a visit (see previous opinion) in the morning then the aquarium in the afternoon. Parking is already not easy near the aquarium and read more often for a fee. Little tip, the basic parking marked paid on the places in front of the center garden is free during the season base. I had booked the tickets on the internet which, already does not allow to have any real advantage... No discounts and above all, even on Halloween day, no queue at the cash register... so no point in the hit. The site is very very large, there are three visiting spaces of which two are huge and one smaller. We did not have time to see everything in 4h30. The center is indeed very noisy and often clogged, it is difficult to access all the aquariums inside. In addition, the center is more reminiscent of a large child's ventilator than an aquarium (running, climbing, shoving, heckling, screaming, ... a horror). It is thought that fortunately the fish are in the water and therefore less sensitive to external noise. The "High Seas Journey" part is rather nice with several thematic sectors. Sometimes it lacks a little brightness to read the signs properly. The aquarium is indeed the centerpiece of the place. The last room with the explanatory speeches on the screens are also not bad to summarize the part well. The part "Of the shores and men" is for me better than the previous (especially more recent) one. The main aquarium with the mangrove going out to sea is well done. There are also more clearly legible explanations and many well-treated topics. The "tea room" as mentioned from 3pm to 6pm (The Table of Ephelia) is on the other hand a vast joke... tea room with an infusion (verbena) and two teas (Earl Grey and Black)... Unfortunately, we did not have time to do the last part "In the Eye of Climate". In conclusion: honestly, for 31.50 euros that day I find it very expensive for what there is to see, the noise and the quality of the restaurant offered. We're not going back.
Very disappointing!
L C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A first and certainly a last... I expected better. The space is very noisy: it's full of people. We're driving around a lot. I was not particularly charmed by the place that seems very commercial to me, more a pretext to eat than a sighting of fish. We went 12 minutes before an animation and could not access it. Big disappointment. I found little diversity. Only the large underground room is interesting and some species. I already did the Brighton Aquarium, smaller but much more charming and worked. Provide parking.
Nice visit!
Melaniie2,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It's a nice visit overall. You can take the time to land in front of the aquariums (especially in the high seas) and in the different spaces. We ate at the self Calypso, the dishes are good and the prices are correct. Regarding the animations, that of sea lions is friendly. On the other hand, disappointed for the so-called "penguin feeding" animation.
Excellent day in Nausicaa
audreyz467,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice visit. We all had a great day in Nausicaa. Very nice rooms, aquariums, lots of explanations, very playful. Teens also enjoyed it very much. We ate at Calypso Self. Excellent food. Very good value for money. We really recommend visiting Nausicaa. It takes an average of 4 hours to visit.
Could do better
869stephanep,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Family visit during Toussaint holidays. It is best to start the tour in the morning , as it is crowded l afternoon. Animation with sea lions is the most pleasant and informative. For the rest generally disappointed: a lot of signs, corridors and stairs, but little explanation about the animals themselves. The building is an unwelcoming and dark maze. The decorations are fake, plants or trees are plastic. Thalassa rooms could be interesting if a facilitator was present. Point catering conspicuous but high price for medium quality. The shop offers some products made in China while we are touted the 90% local. Overall friendly staff except the Security Service at the entrance. Cleanliness correct given the busy day.
Visit of 26/10/2025
caroletotof,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited this aquarium with family on Sunday afternoon. This is the perfect time because fewer people. We got home at 2:30. It takes three hours to see everything. It is very very beautiful especially the tunnel in the large aquarium. there are some shows but we did not see them for lack of time and timing.
Nice discovery, it was great
doudouopj,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The price is a bit high but we still spent no less than 4 hours on site. So many varieties to discover or review. A real wonder and an unforgettable family day.
Magic
Q4056WMpascalp,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful place to take full eyes. Very clean place, Poli staff smiling and saying Hello many other professional should come take notes. I strongly recommend this visit.
It's confusing at first because of the size.
Richard M,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Its shear size requires stamina, but there are conveniently placed coffee stops en route, and it is all you would expect it to be. However, despite the size and variety of displays it was disappointing not to find a 'Sun fish', cuttlefish, or squid in residence, and no octopus, although I believe these are notoriously difficult to keep. All in all, it was a good visit with lots of walking and access for those with walking difficulties.
For sea lovers
Sergio C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you love the sea , nausicaa and a giant aquarium with a great diversity of fish from all over the world there is a great diversity of room that screens films
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