Checked September 24, 2026. SEA LIFE Busan sells dated tickets on its official ticket page. The page currently lists a child ticket from ₩19,000 online, compared with ₩27,500 at the gate, and advertises savings of up to 31% for advance booking. Those are child prices, not a starting price for every visitor. Select your visit date and the correct age category to see the actual checkout total. Prices and offers can change.
The aquarium is beside Haeundae Beach, about a ten-minute walk from Haeundae Station exits 3 or 5. It works well as an indoor stop when beach weather changes. Here is what to check before buying.
Which ticket should you buy?
| Visitor | Official age rule | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Age 14 and older | Select the date to see the current adult price. |
| Child | 36 months through age 13 | The official page shows online tickets from ₩19,000 and a ₩27,500 on-site reference price as checked above. |
| Under 36 months | One child free per full-paying adult | Bring proof of age. The official English ticket page says an additional under-3 child with the same paying adult needs a ₩26,500 ticket. |
These age brackets and the dated-ticket rules come from SEA LIFE’s Korean booking terms. The extra toddler rule is stated on its English ticket page. If your group has several toddlers, confirm the required tickets in the official checkout before paying.
For the best price: compare the official checkout with any reseller you already use for the same date, age category, and ticket type. Check the final amount and refund terms; a cheaper headline price may have different conditions. The official site is a useful baseline because it shows the venue’s own rules. We have not verified a current reseller price or coupon, so there is no blanket “cheapest platform” claim here.
Some older guides quote a ₩17,000 “Happy Time” price or fixed couple and family bundle totals. Those amounts are not listed on the current main ticket page, so do not budget around them. The aquarium’s help center describes Happy Time as entry before 11:00 or after 17:00, but first check whether that ticket is actually offered for your date and what it costs.
Book and use an official online ticket
- Open SEA LIFE Busan’s ticket page and choose the aquarium admission ticket.
- Select your visit date, entry time and the number of adults and children. The selected time is an entry window; arriving late may mean entry is declined.
- Review the final price and cancellation terms before paying. The official English page lists Visa, Mastercard and JCB options for international online customers.
- Keep the QR code sent by email or phone. Show it to staff on arrival and carry proof of age for children.
Official online tickets are valid for the selected visit date, rather than an open 30-day window. The Korean terms say you may change the date up to five times before the visit day, within the allowed date range, but not on the day of entry. They also say cancellations must be requested by the previous day; same-day tickets cannot be cancelled after purchase. Read the terms for your exact ticket before checkout, especially if your plans may change.
Opening hours and the easiest route
SEA LIFE’s published regular hours are:
| Day | Open | Last entry |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 10:00–19:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday–Sunday | 10:00–20:00 | 19:00 |
Public holidays and special dates can differ. Check the official opening-hours calendar for your visit date before choosing a time slot.
The address is 266 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan. From Haeundae subway station, exits 3 or 5 lead to a roughly 10-minute walk. The official directions page also lists the Haeundae Beach bus stop.
If driving, check the Korean parking page before leaving. It lists the current partner lots, rates, validation steps and capacity cautions. Parking arrangements have changed, so an older map or free-parking claim may be wrong.
Plan the rest of the Haeundae visit
For more time around Haeundae, see our yacht departure-point comparison, Busan City Tour Bus guide, or Busan beaches and seafood guide. Keep any sailing or timed aquarium entry as the day’s anchor instead of stacking tight reservations.