What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free and can view tanks from a carrier, yet strollers stay in the lobby and no confirmed nursing or diaper stations are listed, forcing parents to plan extra for comfort stops.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to see main exhibits and catch a feeding show without rushing a baby.
Oceanarium Tunnel:
Walk the 80 m transparent tunnel under sharks, rays and tropical fish.
Tip: Visit around feeding times (12:00) for more active fish overhead.
Explora! Interactive Zone:
Hands-on stations on marine habitats designed for little ones.
Tip: Pick up the free activity kit at the entrance for a self-guided treasure hunt.
Feeding Shows:
Watch shark, penguin or ray feedings included in your ticket.
Tip: Check the daily schedule on arrival and plan to arrive 10 min early for a good spot.
Mediterranean Tanks:
See local species like seahorses and octopus in themed tanks.
Tip: Sit on the low benches so your baby can see the fish at eye level.

Tina Éowyn Šmid
I like it but there are some things that the could changed it. Small aquarium with sharks they could do a bigger auarium and rall fish doesn't have enogh space inside the same is with big fishes in 2nd floor which is way to small for a hight of those fish. I was expected for amounth money a bit bigger aquarium otherwise other thing are quite nice.
Midnight Starz
This was honestly such a beautiful and surreal experience. There were many exotic animals that I’ve never seen or heard of before and it was super cool getting to learn about them! There were two aquatic tunnels and I was mesmerized by the sea life that surrounded me, such as stingrays and sharks, and other giant creatures. There is also a koi fish feeding stations that you all NEED to try out. Yo...
Vanina Hodaj
The Starfish Underwater Aquarium in Barcelona is a truly magical experience for anyone who loves marine life. Located in Port Vell, it offers an incredible journey beneath the sea, where visitors can admire a wide variety of sea creatures — from colorful tropical fish and elegant rays to the fascinating starfish that give the aquarium its special charm. One of the highlights is the large underwat...
Lena Bingenheimer
Had an amazing time! It’s a bit smaller than I expected but the tanks were clean and had a lot of beautiful and amazing looking animals too. I did buy tickets online, it was definitely something fun to do with children or on a slow afternoon or even a date night out. Even stopped and got a stuffed animal to remember the time from.
Stephanie van der G.
As we had read online, it was an aquarium where you would not have walked for too long. Despite that, we had a great time and enjoyed all the fish we saw. As adults and the kind of person of watch and move on, you would be done very quick. If you are someone who likes to watch a little longer, you will certainly last longer. We are the type of people who watch calm and keep going, so we enjoyed ou...
Summer mornings (before 10:00) are less crowded. Winter weekdays offer quieter visits. Indoor exhibits work any weather.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult tickets (2 × €29) | EUR 58 |
| Locker rental | EUR 2 |
| Snacks and drinks | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 70 |
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