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Blue glass Nustar tower with red rooftop letters rising above a rippling infinity pool.

Nustar Resort and Casino

The Visayas' first integrated resort, with the region's largest casino floor.

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The exterior of the Magellan's Cross pavilion in Cebu, featuring an octagonal stone structure with arched openings and a red-tiled roof under a clear blue sky.

Magellan's Cross Cebu

Step inside an iconic octagonal chapel housing a revered cross from 1521 in Cebu City.

Cebu City

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Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu

The oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines, housing the revered Santo Niño relic.

Cebu City

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Fort San Pedro

Explore Cebu's historic triangular fort and its stone walls.

Cebu City

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A woman wearing glasses and a red patterned shirt smiling while looking up at a large aquarium tank filled with bright blue water, coral formations, and swimming fish at Cebu Ocean Park.

A mother and two young children viewed from behind as they lean against a large indoor aquarium glass panel, watching fish swimming inside at Cebu Ocean Park.

Cebu Ocean Park

About Cebu Ocean Park

Cebu Ocean Park is a marine-life theme park and oceanarium at the SM Seaside Complex in Mambaling, Cebu City. Its exhibits cover Philippine freshwater and marine ecosystems, birds, reptiles and other animals, with a large oceanarium featuring an underwater viewing tunnel and main tank. Visitors can also watch scheduled animal presentations and choose additional experiences such as lory feeding, fish spa, SeaTREK and stingray encounters. It suits families, children and visitors looking for an indoor attraction.

What to expect

The main attraction is the Oceanarium, where an underwater walkway and 360-degree viewing tunnel provide views of marine life in large tanks. The Main Tank Gallery has a 7.2-meter-deep tank with a shipwreck backdrop, while Seven Seas focuses on reef-dwelling fish from Philippine waters. Other areas include Jungle Trek for freshwater fauna, Creepy Critters for reptiles and insects, and Lory Loft, a walk-in aviary with lories and lorikeets. Scheduled activities include bird shows, fur seal shows and main-tank feeding, although schedules can change. A typical visit takes around 2–3 hours, depending on whether you join optional animal encounters or spend time at the dining and other facilities. The mix of aquariums, birds and terrestrial animals makes it suitable for families and visitors interested in marine life and animal exhibits.

Editorial review

A wonderful place to bring the whole family. There's way more than just sea life to explore—plenty of land animals too! The kids were completely thrilled

getReallyCebu

Know before you go

Admission is currently around ₱750 on weekdays and around ₱900 on weekends or holidays for online promotional rates; confirm the current ticket price before visiting. The park is generally open around 10am–6pm, with last ticket sales around 5pm, but confirm locally because schedules can change. The park is in the SM Seaside Complex, opposite SM Seaside, and much of the exhibit route is indoors. Allow extra time for scheduled shows and optional paid experiences. Weekends and later periods can be busier, so earlier visits may make the exhibits easier to view. Keep children supervised around tanks and animal-interaction areas and follow staff instructions during encounters.

SM Seaside Complex, Mambaling, Cebu City, Cebu 6000

Cebu City 3 km from Cebu City (straight-line)

Last checked September 16, 2026

⚠️ Travel & safety

Conditions, access, hours, and prices can change, and some places involve remote travel or activities with inherent risks. Verify important details locally and use your own judgment when visiting. See our Terms for important safety and liability information.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Cebu Ocean Park?

Take a taxi or ride-hailing car from central Cebu City; travel is roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.

When is the best time to visit Cebu Ocean Park?

early in the day for lighter crowds and easier viewing

Where is Cebu Ocean Park located?

Cebu Ocean Park is at SM Seaside Complex, Mambaling, Cebu City, Cebu 6000. That puts it in Cebu City. It is roughly 3 km from Cebu City.

How long does it take to visit Cebu Ocean Park?

A standard visit takes around 2–3 hours. Allow more time if you plan to join optional animal encounters, scheduled shows or dining.

What animals can you see at Cebu Ocean Park?

The park displays marine fish and other aquatic species as well as birds, reptiles, insects and freshwater animals. Its exhibits include the Oceanarium, Seven Seas, Lory Loft, Jungle Trek and Creepy Critters.

What else is there to see near Cebu Ocean Park?

Nustar Resort and Casino, Magellan's Cross Cebu, and Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu are the closest places on the Cebuzone map to Cebu Ocean Park, and are all linked below.