Deep Sea World

Sightseeing attraction | Inverkeithing | Scotland | United Kingdom

Underwater tunnel aquarium Scotland

Deep Sea World in Inverkeithing is one of the most well-known aquariums in Scotland, offering a fascinating opportunity to explore the underwater world. It houses a variety of marine life that are housed in different tanks and exhibits. The main attraction of the aquarium is the huge underwater tunnel tank, which allows visitors to walk through a transparent tunnel and experience sharks, rays, and numerous other marine creatures up close as they swim above and below them.

Marine life at Deep Sea World

The aquarium features an impressive collection of animals from the world's oceans, including fish, crabs, jellyfish, and seabirds. A highlight is the area focusing on the underwater world of the North Atlantic and Scottish waters, where visitors can observe native marine life such as seals and various fish species. In addition, there are many interactive exhibits and information areas addressing the importance of marine conservation and the challenges of ecological balance.

Family-friendly aquarium in Scotland

Deep Sea World is not only a place of entertainment, but also a center for education and environmental protection. Regular events, lectures, and programs are offered focusing on marine ecology, the threat of pollution, and the protection of marine life. Visitors can also participate in special feeding times, where they can see the animals being fed and watch them in action.

Interactive exhibits on ocean conservation

For families and children, the aquarium offers a particularly educational experience. Children can walk through the exhibits, learn about different species, and discover more about the oceans and the creatures living within them. There is also the opportunity to learn about the work of the aquarium staff and see how the animals are cared for and protected.

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Battery Quarry, Forthside Terrace
North Queensferry
KY11 1JR Inverkeithing

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Monday10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00
Thursday10:00 - 16:00
Friday10:00 - 16:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

5585 Reviews

Nifemi Ogundiwin
09.03.2025

Was expecting the aquarium to be a bit bigger. Overall I enjoyed my time there
Gary Shanks
02.03.2025

Walk through tunnel very dull needs updating
Ayman Eltayeb
02.03.2025

My kids had really fun
Isuru Wattage
01.03.2025

They had a good collection and the atmosphere and the area is breathtaking…
Maggie Malcolm
26.02.2025

Had a lovely afternoon. Beautiful little seahorses 😍.
Sonja
26.02.2025

The animals deserve better. Please educate yourself on Sea World and animal welfare before deciding to (not) go.
Haydn Menzies
22.02.2025

Visited today with my partner and her granddaughter who was 3 , we found that the glass in the tunnel was dirty and at some parts unable to see the fish. So photo's were not very clear . The other tanks were clear and all the fish looked healthy . The girl in the gift shop was friendly enough but her face told us a different story. Cafe was OK but windows needed a clean .
Mark Dewar
21.02.2025

Great day out
Ilarion Misnyi
19.02.2025

Good variety of species. Walking between sea creatures is amazing. Good place to spend time with kids. Of course the building is a little bit old, however, it doesn't make the trip any worse
Dean Butler
19.02.2025

Great place to visit Especially when it's quiet
Rosie Byron
18.02.2025

It was quite expensive for what was offered however the animals and sea creatures seemed to be taken care of. My daughter enjoyed it - I think it’s suitable for young children. The talks were good - especially the seal one.
E Robertson
16.02.2025

I think in the 90s when it first opened it was state of the art, and people flocked here. Fond memories of being in awe of it. Having visited again as an adult the layout is quite poor. There is little flow to the attractions. The initial rock tidal pool are so low down every children struggle to meaningfully look into them. Having said that, our child enjoyed it and would go again. The car park, cafe, entrance, and experience to me feels slightly run down and showing signs of age. The underwater tunnel is really run down. Missing signs, murky water, less of a variety of fish as they used to, and the worst thing was when you first go in, the tunnel is covered in muck, debris and algae, there was writing in the tunnel from the inside from divers? It was so hard to see through. Two adults (parents and grandparents, one child) with food cost about £150. In summary, kids enjoyed it, adult experience is that it’s a very short visit, and very dated. I would recommend the Macduff Marine Aquarium, it is smaller, not as exotic, but it has a good flow, windows that are kept clear and still has the touch pools. The owner responses to this review I believe to be AI generated. As a response to their response would contradictory criticise that whilst the underwater tunnel is long, quality takes presidency over quantity. It’s a barren environment, all one colour, no plant life, all artificial lighting.
David Stewart
16.02.2025

Fun day out for the family, accommodates all ages and great value for money.

 

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