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Portaferry Exploris Aquarium Tickets

Dive into a unique underwater adventure at Aquarium Exploris, Northern Ireland’s only Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary

Bestseller
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Portaferry Exploris Aquarium key information

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Visit an aquarium located on the Ards Peninsula, surrounded by the Irish Sea.
  • Admire colourful tropical fish and impressive rays.
  • Visit an operating seal sanctuary, where sick, injured or abandoned seal pups are rehabilitated.
  • Meet friendly sharks, a crocodile, penguins, turtles, otters, jellyfish, seals and many more exciting creatures.
  • Enjoy a snack or meal at the Craken Café, serving burgers, paninis, salads and soups, as well as options for kids.

What's included

  • Admission to the aquarium
  • Food and drinks

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

  • Facilities for people with a disability will be provided.
  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

Exploris Aquarium ticket restrictions

  • You will only gain access to the centre at the time slot booked.

The Aquarium Exploris opening times vary throughout the year, however, the regular opening times are:

  • Mondays - Sundays: 10:00am - 05:00pm (last admission: 04:00pm)

Please note that you will only gain access to the centre at the time slot booked. Please arrive in good time.

How to get there

  • Address: The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry BT22 1NZ
  • Public transport: 100 meters from Portaferry Ferry Terminal with liaison into Strangford.

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Aquarium Exploris Ltd.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain and a second one from the supplier within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when visiting the attraction.