10 min from Singapore OceanariumDancing Crab (VivoCity)
Black pepper crab · Sentosa & HarbourFront
Price level$$$

Large aquarium in the resort area on Sentosa island
SGD 55
The aquarium sells date-based tickets online and at the venue. Booking ahead is often wise at weekends and in holidays.
Is it free?No, the oceanarium is visited with a paid ticket, and prices vary by date; the Book box shows current options.
As of Oct 2026
Closed on 5, 15 and 16 December 2026
2–3 h
Following every zone at an easy pace takes a while, so leave enough room in the day for a relaxed walk through.
Weekday mornings are typically the calmest, and being indoors it suits a hot or rainy afternoon.
Switch off your camera flash before going in, as flash is not allowed, and pack a light layer, since the halls can feel cool.
The route moves through themed zones, starting with shallow coasts and reefs bright with small fish. Further on, tunnels and tall windows open onto big tanks where sharks, rays and shoals circle slowly. Dim rooms show jellyfish lit in changing colours. Digital displays explain the ocean along the way, and a vast open-water viewing panel near the end invites a long pause.
HarbourFront (North East and Circle lines) As of Oct 2026
The oceanarium is in Sentosa's resort area, south of the city; walk the boardwalk or take the island monorail across.
Step-free accessThe operator describes the attraction as barrier-free, with wheelchair and pram access on most routes.
Tickets can be booked online or bought at the venue, and prices vary by date, as of Oct 2026. Booking ahead is often wise at weekends and in school holidays, when family groups fill the halls. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.
On a Wednesday it is usually open 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, as of Oct 2026. Hours change or it closes on some listed dates: Closed on 5, 15 and 16 December 2026. Check the hours box on this page for the day you plan to go, especially around public holidays.
Many visitors allow about 2–3 h, as of Oct 2026. The route through the themed zones is long, and the big tanks invite a slow pace. Dim jellyfish rooms and the large open-water viewing panel near the end often hold people longer.
The route follows the ocean's past, present and future, with sharks, rays, glowing jellyfish and life-sized models of prehistoric sea giants. Flash photography is not allowed and bags may be inspected, as of Oct 2026. Most routes are barrier-free for wheelchairs and prams, as of Oct 2026.
The aquarium is on Sentosa island. Visitors usually ride the MRT to the HarbourFront area, then cross by the island monorail or on foot along the boardwalk; the map on this page shows the nearest station, as of Oct 2026.