Explorers, Be skippered across our Day and Night on the Reef exhibit!
This ticket includes general admission to the aquarium!
Enjoy a rarely seen view of our Day and Night on the Reef exhibit as you are skippered above the tank. See colourful marine life right underneath the boat as you glide across the water, and learn all about life on the Great Barrier Reef.
PLUS! Discover our brand new Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Encounter. Enjoy a 60 minute experience and discover unique stories about our rescue turtles, Dave, Chandler and Plugga.
Book online and save!
30-60 minutes
Glass Bottom Boat - 30 minutes | Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Encounter - 60 minutes
Age Restrictions Apply
Glass Bottom Boat - Ages 3+ | Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Encounter - Ages 8+
Close toed shoes required
Closed toe shoes must be worn to go back of house due to uneven surfaces
Admission included
This ticket includes general admission to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
What will you experience?

Glide Across The Great Barrier Reef
Learn about the aquarium and animals from our fun and friendly tour guides

A Unique View Through The Glass
See all the colourful marine life right from underneath the boat and over the side

Ticket Admission Included
All day admission to explore SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium included in price

Want More? Add A Turtle Encounter
Discover the unique stories about our rescue turtles, Dave, Chandler and Plugga
Choose Your Glass Bottom Boat Experience

Glass Bottom Boat
AGES 3+
- A 30 minute unique experience*
- Weekends: this experience runs at 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
- Weekdays (excludes Tuesdays): this experience runs at 12pm and 1pm
- A maximum group of 8 people per tour (ages 3 years and older). Places fill quickly, book online now so you don't miss out!
- Infants (age 0-2) are NOT permitted on this experience due to height restrictions
- You are required to wear closed toe shoes to go back of house due to uneven surfaces
*Times subject to change

Turtle Encounter
AGES 8+
- A 60 minute unique experience*
- This experience runs daily at 11am (excludes Tuesdays)
- A maximum group of 8 people per tour (ages 8 years and older). Places fill quickly, book online now so you don't miss out
- Children under the age of 8 are NOT permitted on this experience. Those 7 years or younger are unable to participate due to the nature of the animal encounter.
- Children between the ages of 8-11 years old must have a child to adult ratio of 1:1. (E.g family with 2 kids between 8-11, must have 2 adults present, a family with 2 kids one under 11 and one over 11 must have 2 adults present)
- You are required to wear closed toe shoes to go back of house due to uneven surfaces
*Times subject to change
Important Information
Participants must arrive at the entry on time for your experience, please note latecomers may not be admitted to the experience. Your experience commences 30 minutes after your entry time slot. i.e. if you book for 11:30am, your experience will depart the meeting point on Dugong Island at 12:00pm. Late arrival will result in non-admittance to the experience.
Please note that the Glass Bottom Boat experience is open to those aged 3 years and older and the Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Encounter is open to those aged 8 years and older. (1:1 adult to child ratio for 8-11 year olds).
ALL online tickets are already discounted and so are NOT valid with any other coupons, offers, discounts or promotions.*Times subject to change
We experienced the glass bottom boat while we where here and the guy that took us on it was brilliant he made sure we got to see everything and explained so much!
FAQs
This is an intimate experience with only 8 people per tour so sessions often book out in advance. To avoid missing out, we recommend booking online.
Guests need to be 3 years or older to experience the Glass Bottom Boat. Those 2 years or younger are unable to participate due to height restrictions.
Guests need to be 8 years or older to experience the Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Encounter. Those 7 years or younger are unable to participate due to the nature of the animal encounter. If the children are between 8-11 years old there must be a child to adult ratio of 1:1.
- This experience is suitable for guests that are able to ascend 3 flights of stairs and safely board the boat unaided.
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Please email Sydney.Experiences@merlinentertainments.com.au