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 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
What‘s Included
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entrance ticket to Nausicaa aquarium
Transport to/from the aquarium
Food & drinks
Meeting points
Nausicaa
Boulevard Sainte-Beuve, Boulogne-sur-Mer France
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Entrance Ticket Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe
Reviews
1,142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
False advertising carried by the media
val rievO2932XT,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Having been informed by the Media that for native fishers an entry was offered on this month of March 2026, we decide to please our children for their birthday (our twins 7 years old are the sign of the fish ) by taking them to Nausicaa, two hours drive from our home. In order to prepare for our outing we buy our tickets online in the morning (2 adults and 1 child) and we leave at 5. What a surprise at the cashier when we are refused the offer because the tickets had to be bought locally!!! So we had to buy two tickets for our two children and pay almost 40€ that were not planned! Thank you very much for this disappointment and this false advertising relayed by the radio ...
Perfect for children
Companion743945,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were there during the school holidays and unfortunately the heat and the world had an impact on our visit. We still think it's a great aquarium to discover with your family.
Full day of fun!
juliaandadam123,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once we had found somewhere to park as the car parks were full (goodness knows how people find anywhere in summer!) we got into Nausicaa for our visit. I had visited as a child in the 90s with my father and had wanted to return for many years. Today was that day and it was definitely worth it! The aquarium is huge and with other exhibits to spend time at, including the onsite restaurants, it is easy to spend the whole day here. There was so much to see and learn. We also appreciated that every sign was in English as well as French, this was a lovely added touch for us. Animals/marine life are well cared for and everywhere is kept clean and modernised. Prices reflect the experience you’ll be getting and being just 30 minutes from Calais it was a nice easy day trip for us from south east England.
Very beautiful but taking animals from nature
laviper,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It is very beautiful, there is prevention for the protection of the planet, the oceans, prevention against global warming. That's very good. Some places deserve a refreshment, the part of penguins, sea lions and aquarium bcp where you feel the years past. We do not forget the removal from the wild of endangered species, all of which have died, including the 30 hammerhead sharks. The two manta rays of which there is only the male It's contradictory to preservation. Hoping it happens again. the money that went to bring back animals that died for nothing could have seen the sum benefiting their protection in their natural place. I remain mixed when we go into the details of the stewardship of this place. I wanted to make up my own mind.
Fun and informative
111nordiste,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized visit that allows both to entertain, change scenery, and culture.
Interesting activity
Excursion44246696620,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice place. Well maintained. The aquariums are very pretty and the explanations are very clear. The large aquarium is particularly impressive.
Beautiful aquarium
Yosr B,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was our first visit and we spent almost 3 hours there. Overall, we are satisfied. It is a large, beautiful and clean aquarium with a wide variety of fish, reptiles, rays, ... of all colors and shapes. Animations and exhibitions are interesting, both for children and adults. The staff is professional, smiling and attentive. The only downside: there were many people and noise.
The largest aquarium in Europe
MyMagicMom,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An owl aquarium with lots of fish of all colors but not that... there are also reptiles, snakes, caimans, penguins, sea lions, etc. The big tunnel is beautiful. However, the price is exaggerated for the place I find. We don't know how to spend a whole day but half a day for 30€
Christmas in France
Louvandermeer,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fine city and aquarium is an unforgettable experience to see. The fish market in the harbour also makes your stomach growl. The oysters and the Saint Jacobs shells make me long to go back today,
Visit acquarium BSM
thomasbK5976KD,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Clean, professional staff and available. For toilets, it would be important to recall men women!!! Women among men!!! Different areas are not present enough in places. For the self, (no mussels this day, too bad!!), the fish and chips and monsoon menu not super good, fortunately the desert allowed us to finish this meal well.
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