Entrance ticket to Nausicaá, the largest aquarium in Europe
Dive into Europe’s largest aquarium and come face to face with sharks, manta rays, and thousands of colorful sea creatures. An impressive day out for the whole family on the Opal Coast!
What to expect
- Deal option 1: Nausicaá entrance ticket, ages 13 and up (value €31.50)
- Deal option 2: Nausicaá entrance ticket, ages 3 to 12 (value €24.50)
- Deal option 3: Nausicaá Summer ticket, ages 13 and up - July & August (value €31.50)
- Deal option 4: Nausicaá Summer Ticket, ages 3 to 12 - July & August (value €24.50)
- Free admission for children up to and including 2 years old
- Discover Europe's largest aquarium with more than 58,000 animals and over 1,600 impressive species.
- Walk through the spectacular ocean basin and come face to face with sharks and rays.
- Learn all about protecting the oceans in interactive exhibitions.
- Audio guide for rent in NL, FR, ENG and DE (for a fee)
- Located on the French Opal Coast, perfect to combine with a weekend getaway.
- View the floor plan of the aquarium here
Conditions
- Deal option 1&2: Your voucher is valid once until 31 December 2026*
- Deal option 3&4: Your voucher is valid once from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
- Please note! Deal options 1 & 2 are not valid during the following period:
- July 1st to August 31st
- Reservations are not necessary
- The voucher is your admission ticket. Show it from your smartphone or bring a printed copy.
- This admission ticket for Nausicaa is valid for 1 person
- A visit to Nausicaá takes an average of 4.5 hours.
- View the current opening hours here
More information
Nausicaá, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer on the coast, is more than just an aquarium: it is the largest exhibition in Europe dedicated to exploring and protecting the marine world. Nausicaá is the largest aquarium in Europe and features no fewer than 1,600 species and more than 58,000 animals.
Europe's largest aquarium spoils you with an unforgettable experience: a reproduction of Malpelo Island, off the coast of Colombia. Admire the spectacle of the ocean through the large glass wall, 5 meters high and 20 meters long, and come face to face with breathtaking species such as grey sharks, manta rays, schools of sparkling fish, and much more!
Nausicaá in figures
Step inside Europe's largest aquarium and be amazed by impressive proportions:
- More than 58,000 animals
- Over 1,600 different types
- A total of 17 million liters of water (17,000 m³)
- The largest basin in Europe with 10 million liters of water
- An ocean basin no less than 60 meters long and 35 meters wide
- Approximately 2,000 animals are born here every year.
Accessibility
Nausicaá is located on the French west coast and is easily accessible by both car and public transport. Consult Google Maps for the exact route from your starting point and for current departure and travel times.
For more information about accessibility, visit the Nausicaá website.
Location
Deal options
Ticket Nausicaá, from 13 years - until 31 December 2026
Let op! Niet geldig in de volgende periode: - 1 juli t/m 31 augustus
Ticket Nausicaá, 3 to 12 years - until December 31, 2026
Let op! Niet geldig in de volgende periode: - 1 juli t/m 31 augustus
Nausicaá Summer Ticket, ages 13 and up - July 1 to August 31
Gratis toegang voor kinderen t/m 2 jaar.
Reviews
15 May 2026
Zeer groot aquarium, 3 verschillende parcours, heel veel volk, dure tickets
12 May 2026
Zeer snelle tickets ontvangen!