Excursion Pricing Information
Displayed below is detailed information about rates for school excursions to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium on Darling Harbour. Complement your excursion by including a visit to one of our other attractions and allow your students to further their learning.
All NSW teachers are offered complimentary entry to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, allowing you to explore the many educational opportunities throughout the attraction and to conduct a risk assessment. Please note that teachers must present their current teaching ID on arrival once their pre-visit ticket is approved. For more information visit our teacher pre-visit page.
If you are booking a vacation care group, international school group, or a group attending outside of school term time, the pricing is different to our excursion rates, and is listed as our group rates - click HERE for these prices.
Pricing Information
Excursions to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Please be advised that we require a minimum of 1 adult per 20 students for Kindergarten – Year 12.
School excursion type |
Price per person |
Guided School Excursion Tour with an Educator through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium | $24 |
Self-guided visit to SEA LIFE Sydney | $16 |
Language/International/Higher Education School Groups | $30.75 |
FREE teacher ratio for preschools | 1:3 |
FREE teacher ratio for K-2 | 1:6 |
FREE teacher ratio for 3-12 | 1:8 |
Additional teacher/adult helper | $18.50 |
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium only. These prices are for Primary and Secondary school students K - 12.
Australian school rates:
- $16.00 per student single entry during school terms when visiting with a school group for a self-guided tour
- Home School Rates: $16.00 per student for single entry during school terms; Accompanying Adult Rate: $18.50 per adult
Combine With Other Attractions
SEA LIFE Sydney + 1 other attraction | $20 |
Guided School Excursion Tour at SEA LIFE Sydney + 1 other attraction | $28 |
SEA LIFE Sydney + 2 attractions | $30 |
Guided School Excursion Tour at SEA LIFE Sydney + 2 other attraction | $38 |
For the best value we recommend combining your excursion to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium with another attractions.
The best bit? Combination bookings can be shared amongst your classes. Book in multiple excursions for different dates and other classes at your school can benefit from the reduced combination rates.
Booking numbers for all excursions included in a combination booking must be committed to at the time of booking in order to receive the discounted price. Our education team will book your date for your first attraction and will then take you through the process of booking the date and time for your additional attractions online.
The other attractions we offer combination excursions with are:
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo (next door to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)
- Madame Tussauds Sydney (next door to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)
- Sydney Tower Eye (10 minute walk from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)
Combine & save
Teacher 'Free of Charge' Ratio
Teachers are offered complimentary entry on the following teacher-to-student ratios:
- Preschool (4+) 1:3
- K-2 students 1:6
- Year 3-12 students 1:8
- Special needs students 1:1 (with carers card)
Extra teachers are at a cost of $18.50 each.
We do not currently offer complimentary teacher entry for international schools or home school programs.
Book An Excursion
Telephone: (02) 9333 9200. (Schools Only)
Email the education team at education@merlinentertainments.com.au
Complete the online excursion enquiry form here
For detailed information on all booking options please visit our school excursion booking information page.
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