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Mactan Island Aquarium

Basak Iba, Philippines
(0063) 032 2366248
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Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Mactan Island
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Singapore, Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A little knowledge”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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If you are not a diver, you should visit this place to come closer to the marine creatures. Most importantly, you can see black-tip sharks and turtles close up, of course with glass panel. Free guide attached to explain about the features of these creatures, their habitat and they are willing to clear any of your doubts. More

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Shanghai
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Take the kids - they will learn a lot about the local fish”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2010
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Wanting to get out of our resort we caught a cab to the Mactan Acquarium. When you pull up beside the gas station is doesn't look like much, but inside are some excellent displays on the local marine life - well worth a stop in. We took our two three year old kids there and spent an interesting hour looking... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great find!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2010
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There is little to do and see on Mactan Island. " I didn't think much of the beaches, the waves were piddling and small, there were no wrecks and nobody drownded, 'fact nothing to laugh at at all. So seeking for further amusement, I paid and went into the Aquarium. There was one great lion fish named Wallace, his nose... More

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Cebu
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Surprisingly good aquarium attraction on Mactan Island!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2008
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The Aquarium is a worthwhile visit on an island that lacks tourist attractions. We saw seahorses, sharks, jellyfish, octopus and fish. The admission fee was very affordable, with extra discount for local residents. The staff were friendly and gave us a guided tour which was very informative. Recommended! More

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