The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum. Shark cage dive from age 8
2+
Enjoys from2 years
3h
Duration2h – 3h
OK
StrollerStroller OKThe aquarium states all its facilities are fully accessible, so a stroller goes everywhere.
€
Child priceFree under 3 · €15 (3-4) · €23 (5-10) · €30 from age 11
WC
Toilets and changingNot confirmed yet
Q
QueueModerate queuesBuying online means you skip the ticket office queue, according to the aquarium's own FAQ.
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Best timeIt opens at 10:00 every day of the year. Go at opening, before the tunnel fills up.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
This is the one place in Barcelona that works from babies in a stroller up to about 10. Teenagers will be done in an hour and may find the price steep for what it is.
The aquarium itself recommends at least two hours. That matches how long a 4-year-old lasts before the gift shop becomes the main attraction. You cannot re-enter once you leave, so eat first or use the cafeteria inside. Older children find it pleasant but short on thrills, unless you pay extra for the shark cage dive, which starts at age 8.
Tips for the visit
- Family packs are cheaper than single tickets: 2 adults and 2 children cost €88, 1 adult and 2 children €63.
- Lockers come in three sizes at €2, €4 and €5. Useful if you arrive with beach bags.
- No re-entry. If you leave for lunch you pay again.
Sources
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