Seattle Aquarium: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
1.5 - 2.5 h
Aquarium
Opened 1977; Ocean Pavilion expansion opened 2024
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$45.00
UNKNOWN — exact discounted-date pricing varies; check the official site for your visit date.
9:30 am - 6:00 pm, last entry 5:00 pm (check the official site for current seasonal hours).
Timed-entry ticket; online booking recommended, especially for the Ocean Pavilion.
Historic Piers 59 and 60 plus the 2024 Ocean Pavilion expansion, with Puget Sound marine life, sea otters, and a coral-reef habitat.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, general admission (typical, from) | $45.00 | Online, timed entry recommended | |
| With Seattle CityPASS | Included (fixed) | Guaranteed, no choice needed | |
| With Seattle C3 | Included if chosen | One of 3 picks from a 10-attraction list |
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Ticket Options
$45.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Seattle Aquarium sits on the downtown waterfront at Pier 59, with exhibits on Puget Sound marine life, sea otters, and, since 2024, a coral-reef habitat in the new Ocean Pavilion at Pier 60. It's one of Seattle CityPASS's 2 guaranteed fixed attractions.
What to See: Top Highlights
Sea Otters
One of the aquarium's most popular exhibits, with regular otter feeding and enrichment sessions.
Ocean Pavilion
A 2024 expansion at Pier 60 with a tropical coral-reef habitat and shark exhibit.
Puget Sound Exhibits
Native local marine life from the waters just outside the aquarium's windows.
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Is This Covered by a Seattle Pass?
Compare Seattle PassesYes on both Seattle CityPASS products. Seattle Aquarium is one of Seattle CityPASS's 2 guaranteed fixed attractions, and it's also one of the 10 choosable attractions on Seattle C3.
Seattle CityPASS
Included. One of 2 fixed attractions — guaranteed general admission.
Seattle C3
Conditional. Eligible as one of 3 picks from a 10-attraction list — not fixed on this product (unlike the main Seattle CityPASS).
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