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Phuket Aquarium

Discover the Marine Life of Phuket’s Waters

Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa, Phuket

Phuket Aquarium is located at Cape Panwa, on the east coast of Phuket. A perfect place for a rainy afternoon with the kids; Phuket Aquarium is not astounding but it does offer interesting possibilities to learn more about Southern Thai marine life. It also has varying aquarium shapes, but the best thing about it is the Marine Tunnel. Featuring reef and leopard sharks cruising just inches above your head, it’s downright scary.

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Snacks, drinks, and a souvenir shop are available onsite. Right next to them, you'll find a coastal path that leads to the Turtle Conservation Project. You'll see there wild turtles brought here to receive care following accidents in the busy waters around Phuket. If you wander out, later evening, the esplanade along the road that leads to the entrance of the aquarium is a cool sunset spot.

 

Apart from the Aquarium, Cape Panwa features restaurants, hotels, and a down-home, friendly nightlife, mostly because of the hotel satellite bars and restaurants there that profit from the many return guests of Kantary Bay and Cape Panwa hotels, just to name a few of the accommodation choices at hand around the cape. Note that The Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area base is also located in Cape Panwa.

Novice monks visiting the marine tunnel at Phuket Aquarium
Turtle Conservation Project at Phuket Aquarium

Phuket Aquarium highlights

  • Affordable attraction in a beautiful area of Phuket

  • Plenty of place to park

  • The walk to the Turtle Conservation Project is recommended

Khao Kad View Tower stands 5 km away from Phuket Aquarium

Tip

  • If you come to Cape Panwa, you should visit Khao Khad Views Tower located on the hill that stands in the central part of the cape. The southward panorama over Chalong Bay and the islands is stunning.

Phuket Aquarium Photos

Phuket Aquarium location map

Stéphane Audiger - Photographer & writer

Stéphane Audiger - Photographer & Writer

Passionate about photography since the mid-2000s, I’ve spent years capturing the beauty of Phuket and southern Thailand — from beaches and islands to festivals and daily life. My work reflects a lasting love for the region and its ever-changing light.

Last visit & photos: Phuket Aquarium — 6 September 2019

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