Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Aquarium sits at the tip of Cape Panwa, on the south-eastern corner of Phuket. It displays fish and marine life found in the Andaman Sea, and it suits families with young children as well as anyone interested in marine nature.
Where Phuket Aquarium is
Phuket Aquarium stands at the end of Cape Panwa, the headland reaching into the sea on the south-eastern side of the island. The surrounding area stays quiet and sits well away from the busier tourist districts, which makes it an easy place to visit without rushing.
Getting to Phuket Aquarium
From Phuket Town you can drive, hire a car or take a taxi along Sakdidesh Road to the end of the headland. For guests staying on Cape Panwa the aquarium is only a short distance away.
What to see inside Phuket Aquarium
The displays hold reef fish and a range of marine species found in the Andaman Sea, shown in tanks built to resemble their natural surroundings. There are also sections explaining marine ecosystems and the conservation of Thailand’s coastal resources.
Other attractions near Phuket Aquarium
After the aquarium you can take in the sea view from Cape Panwa Viewpoint which looks out across the islands in the bay, or spend time walking along the shore at Cape Panwa. For more places to visit, see things to do in Phuket
FAQs about Phuket Aquarium
Q: Where is Phuket Aquarium?
A: It sits at the end of Cape Panwa on the south-eastern side of Phuket, along Sakdidesh Road from Phuket Town.
Q: How do you get to Phuket Aquarium?
A: By car, hire car or taxi from Phuket Town, following Sakdidesh Road to the end of the Cape Panwa headland.
Q: Is Phuket Aquarium suitable for young children?
A: Yes. It is indoors, easy to walk around, and the displays explain marine life in a way children follow easily.
Q: What else is there to see near Phuket Aquarium?
A: Cape Panwa Viewpoint and the beaches along the Cape Panwa headland are on the same route.
Q: Is there a hotel near Phuket Aquarium?
A: Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort sits on the Cape Panwa headland, in the same area as the aquarium.
Access
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort ☆☆☆☆☆
44/5 Moo 8 Sakdidesh Road, Vichit, Muang , 83000 Phuket
Thailand
Tel: +66 76 602 500
Fax: +66 76 602 555
Email:
info@pullmanphuketpanwa.com
