Deep Sea World will take you on an underwater journey through the colourful tropic waters to the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover the longest underwater tunnel in Europe surrounded by giant Sand Tiger Sharks and an impressive collection of fish and rays from all around Scotland. Deep Sea World has been passionate about creating a fun and educational experience for over 30 years. From seals to seahorses, shark to starfish there is something for all the family at this aquarium next to the iconic Forth Rail Bridge.
My daughter enjoyed it for a little bit, I think we spent about an hour going around everything and then ate. The cafe was nice but when we visited they were short staffed and running low on some things which made the menu limited. I don't think I'll go again, it really hasn't gotten any better since the last time I visited which would have been 15 years ago with my oldest. It has the potential to be better, and I hope it does.
Deep Sea was a fantastic outing with the family, offering an engaging and enjoyable experience for all ages. The variety of marine life on display was truly impressive, with a wide range of fish species from vibrant tropical fish to fascinating deep-sea creatures. The exhibits were well-organized and provided educational insights into the different species, which added an extra layer of interest to our visit. The venue itself is well-maintained, and the layout makes it easy to navigate, even during busy times. We found that two hours was the ideal amount of time to explore everything without feeling rushed. The environment was both relaxing and captivating, making it a perfect spot for a family day out. While the experience was largely positive, adding more interactive elements for children could make the visit even more engaging. A small cafe or snack area would also be a nice addition for those who want to extend their stay. Overall, I highly recommend Deep Sea for anyone interested in marine life or looking for an enjoyable, educational family outing. It's a great place to spend a couple of hours and create lasting memories.
Fantastic family day out! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Different talks and feeds throughout the day. We meet Sean at the Temple of Frogs talk. He was so lovely and knowledgeable, answering questions our children had. We again met Sean up at the BrickLive event, just as helpful and friendly. Seal Rock:- Seeing the Seal Feed was a brilliant, fun experience to watch and learn about them. Lovely big viewing area, wheelchair friendly as well! Shark Classroom:- Fantastic interactive room for the children to design their own fish. Colour / draw your own fish and scan it onto the large aquarium wall. ( The kids had so much fun I forgot to take a photo! ) The underwater tunnel... Obviously, it was fantastic! What an experience for the kids! Wheelchair friendly. Gift Shop:- Such a big selection. We got the 3 kid's a book as they had an offer, 3 for 2. Then they all got a shark teeth ball. Then they got some random things.. Dinosaur watch, digging set, painting, and magnet. They loved doing the crushed 1p at the wee machine. Toilets:- This unfortunately was a bit of a mess. One disabled toilet, wheelchair friendly, but not the biggest. Female & Male toilet either side but half the toilet cubicles were closed. We then noticed around the side baby changing and more female & male toilets. In the females, only the middle cubicle was available. The other and the baby changing cubicle were closed off. It was really uncomfortable for my kids. Only a few toilets could actually be used. Plus, due to the small space, you couldn't go in with them. Cafe:- So the children's pizza was awful, cold frozen pizza not even cooked properly. I did ask to add pepperoni to one of the children's pizzas but was told no... so, probably due to them being frozen? The adult (or large pizza option) was alright. We got the pizza deal we were told about at the till, which was PS26.50 for a pizza, two portions of chips and two draft drinks. Perfect sharing option for three adults. We bought 3 kid meals (2 pizzas & 1 chicken strips). Juice was also included for the kids. Cafe totally was PS52.30. It was a fantastic day out. We spent over PS150 between tickets, cafe, and gift shop. For 3 adults & 3 children I think it was good value and we'll definitely go back next summer. The kids really enjoyed this experience 5/5 from them.
Although it was quite a mission for us to get here, as we were relying on public transport and ended up taking the very long way round to get here from Edinburgh Zoo, we did have a fantastic time once we arrived! Because it was later in the afternoon, it wasn't too busy, and we were delighted that we could go round on their conveyor belt under the aquarium as many times as we liked...awesome and beautiful animals to look at, brilliant way to spend an afternoon with family!
Great place to visit. Friendly staff clean toilets, food was OK. You can take your own food and eat it in the restaurant. Easy to access all the attractions, but the outdoor area was closed for renovation when I visited. Book tickets online, and you have 6 months to use them from the day you booked. It is expensive but isn't everything. Lots of parking. Disabled friendly.
A really nice place suitable for a family outing with the kids. For adults only there is not much to do and see there and the price of the ticket does not justify it. The underwater tunnel is really beautiful and provides a stunning view of the sharks and stingrays in the aquarium. At the entrance they advertise the feeding times and the daily talks (you might want to try to find out the times in advance by phone and adjust the time of your visit), The feeding time of the seals is especially recommended. For those who feel adventurous and are ready to give up quite a bit of money for a unique experience - I recommend purchasing a ticket for the "ADULT SHARK EXPERIENCES" (diving with the sharks), which is held only on weekends. The close encounter with them is simply stunning!! You must purchase a ticket in advance and arrange the visit in advance by phone, several weeks in advance (due to low availability).
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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My daughter enjoyed it for a little bit, I think we spent about an hour going around everything and then ate. The cafe was nice but when we visited they were short staffed and running low on some things which made the menu limited. I don't think I'll go again, it really hasn't gotten any better since the last time I visited which would have been 15 years ago with my oldest. It has the potential to be better, and I hope it does.
Deep Sea was a fantastic outing with the family, offering an engaging and enjoyable experience for all ages. The variety of marine life on display was truly impressive, with a wide range of fish species from vibrant tropical fish to fascinating deep-sea creatures. The exhibits were well-organized and provided educational insights into the different species, which added an extra layer of interest to our visit. The venue itself is well-maintained, and the layout makes it easy to navigate, even during busy times. We found that two hours was the ideal amount of time to explore everything without feeling rushed. The environment was both relaxing and captivating, making it a perfect spot for a family day out. While the experience was largely positive, adding more interactive elements for children could make the visit even more engaging. A small cafe or snack area would also be a nice addition for those who want to extend their stay. Overall, I highly recommend Deep Sea for anyone interested in marine life or looking for an enjoyable, educational family outing. It's a great place to spend a couple of hours and create lasting memories.
Fantastic family day out! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Different talks and feeds throughout the day. We meet Sean at the Temple of Frogs talk. He was so lovely and knowledgeable, answering questions our children had. We again met Sean up at the BrickLive event, just as helpful and friendly. Seal Rock:- Seeing the Seal Feed was a brilliant, fun experience to watch and learn about them. Lovely big viewing area, wheelchair friendly as well! Shark Classroom:- Fantastic interactive room for the children to design their own fish. Colour / draw your own fish and scan it onto the large aquarium wall. ( The kids had so much fun I forgot to take a photo! ) The underwater tunnel... Obviously, it was fantastic! What an experience for the kids! Wheelchair friendly. Gift Shop:- Such a big selection. We got the 3 kid's a book as they had an offer, 3 for 2. Then they all got a shark teeth ball. Then they got some random things.. Dinosaur watch, digging set, painting, and magnet. They loved doing the crushed 1p at the wee machine. Toilets:- This unfortunately was a bit of a mess. One disabled toilet, wheelchair friendly, but not the biggest. Female & Male toilet either side but half the toilet cubicles were closed. We then noticed around the side baby changing and more female & male toilets. In the females, only the middle cubicle was available. The other and the baby changing cubicle were closed off. It was really uncomfortable for my kids. Only a few toilets could actually be used. Plus, due to the small space, you couldn't go in with them. Cafe:- So the children's pizza was awful, cold frozen pizza not even cooked properly. I did ask to add pepperoni to one of the children's pizzas but was told no... so, probably due to them being frozen? The adult (or large pizza option) was alright. We got the pizza deal we were told about at the till, which was PS26.50 for a pizza, two portions of chips and two draft drinks. Perfect sharing option for three adults. We bought 3 kid meals (2 pizzas & 1 chicken strips). Juice was also included for the kids. Cafe totally was PS52.30. It was a fantastic day out. We spent over PS150 between tickets, cafe, and gift shop. For 3 adults & 3 children I think it was good value and we'll definitely go back next summer. The kids really enjoyed this experience 5/5 from them.
Although it was quite a mission for us to get here, as we were relying on public transport and ended up taking the very long way round to get here from Edinburgh Zoo, we did have a fantastic time once we arrived! Because it was later in the afternoon, it wasn't too busy, and we were delighted that we could go round on their conveyor belt under the aquarium as many times as we liked...awesome and beautiful animals to look at, brilliant way to spend an afternoon with family!
Great place to visit. Friendly staff clean toilets, food was OK. You can take your own food and eat it in the restaurant. Easy to access all the attractions, but the outdoor area was closed for renovation when I visited. Book tickets online, and you have 6 months to use them from the day you booked. It is expensive but isn't everything. Lots of parking. Disabled friendly.
A really nice place suitable for a family outing with the kids. For adults only there is not much to do and see there and the price of the ticket does not justify it. The underwater tunnel is really beautiful and provides a stunning view of the sharks and stingrays in the aquarium. At the entrance they advertise the feeding times and the daily talks (you might want to try to find out the times in advance by phone and adjust the time of your visit), The feeding time of the seals is especially recommended. For those who feel adventurous and are ready to give up quite a bit of money for a unique experience - I recommend purchasing a ticket for the "ADULT SHARK EXPERIENCES" (diving with the sharks), which is held only on weekends. The close encounter with them is simply stunning!! You must purchase a ticket in advance and arrange the visit in advance by phone, several weeks in advance (due to low availability).