Singapore Oceanarium Drops a Wild New Staycation: Underwater Glamping Is Now a Thing

Singapore said, “Hotel room with a view?” and the Oceanarium replied, “Cool, but what if your neighbours were literal sharks?”

That’s right, the Singapore Oceanarium Underwater Glamping Experience is officially open, and it’s giving main-character energy from the moment you roll out your sleeping bag and make eye contact with a manta ray.

If you’ve ever wanted to wake up looking like a Disney princess who befriends sea creatures… congratulations, your era has arrived.

Underwater Glamping Singapore: When the Magic Started

The Oceanarium quietly launched this glamping experience in November 2024, almost like a soft launch for ocean-loving insiders. One month in and boom, weekends started selling out faster than Taylor Swift tickets.

It’s new, it’s trending, and it’s becoming the ultimate brag-worthy experience on the island.

Singapore Oceanarium Glamping Package

This isn’t your typical tent-and-bug-spray camping trip. This is luxury glamping, underwater edition.

Price Range:

Packages start from SGD 1,688 to SGD 1,988 per tent(Prices vary by season, weekend vs weekday, and add-ons.)

Each tent accommodates up to 4 guests, so you can split the cost or go full “treat yourself” and enjoy the tank all to yourself.

What the package includes:

• 1-night underwater glamping stay beside the Open Ocean Habitat

• Private after-hours Oceanarium tour

• Marine workshops or feeding sessions

• Evening refreshments + light supper

• Breakfast with a panoramic ocean view

• Exclusive early-access photo time before public hours

• Dedicated glamping host throughout your stay

And the tent? Plush bedding, ambient lights, ocean-themed décor, it’s like sleeping in a Pinterest mood board… underwater.

Imagine this, the Oceanarium lights dim. The crowds disappear. The fish becomes your entire vibe.

You can expect:

• Sharks gliding by your tent like they own the place

• Manta rays are doing their accidental-but-elegant runway walks

• That rare, peaceful hush of an empty aquarium

• Watching feeding sessions up close

• Learning fun marine facts without fighting for a spot

• Quiet late-night moments where it’s just you, the tank, and your thoughts (romantic or existential — up to you)

And yes, the photos will be incredible. Bring storage.

Best Thing About Singapore’s Underwater Glamping

Honestly? It’s the feeling of being inside the ocean without drowning.

You get 12+ hours of uninterrupted marine life. No crowds. No noise. No rushing to “move along, please.” Just calm blue lighting, fish floating around like underwater traffic, and a tent that feels like you’re starring in your own underwater K-drama.

It’s weirdly peaceful. And wildly unforgettable.

Best Time to Book the Underwater Glamping

While anytime is a good time to sleep next to a shark (I mean… iconic), here are some sweet spots:

• Dec–Feb: Cooler weather, cozier tents

• Non-Holiday Weekends: Easier bookings, better vibe

• When new exhibits open: Extra behind-the-scenes perks

• Weekdays (if available): Peak exclusivity, minimal humans

Marine creatures don’t follow public holiday schedules, they’re always on.

Singapore Oceanarium Introduced Underwater Glamping

Two main reasons:

1. Experiential tourism is booming

Travellers want moments, not just itineraries. Sleeping next to sharks? That’s a moment. The Oceanarium knew exactly what they were doing.

2. Guests learn more when they emotionally connect

Once you’ve slept beside a manta ray, you’re basically its lawyer. This experience is designed to deepen awareness about conservation and marine protection, but in a beautiful, non-preachy way.

This isn’t your normal staycation. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime, “I can’t believe this actually exists” experience that blends education, luxury, and pure magic.

Whether you’re celebrating something special, flexing for Instagram, or just craving a surreal escape from reality, Singapore’s Underwater Glamping deserves a spot on your 2025 bucket list.

The Uncommon Breed

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