Deep Sea World was founded in 1993 where it was independently owned before being bought over by Spanish Multinational Aspro Parks.
Deep Sea World is now a proud member of the Aspro Parks family with sister Aquariums Blue Planet Aquarium (Chester), Bristol Aquarium (Bristol), Tynemouth Aquarium (Tynemouth) and the Blue Reef Aquariums (Portsmouth, Newquay and Hastings). Although established in 1993 Deep Sea World still holds the record for the longest underwater moving walkway in Europe.
Since inception they have boasted an impressive collection of Sand Tiger Sharks and through the years have invested in new exhibits notably the outdoor Seal Harbour in 2005 and Aquasketch the UK’s largest interactive Virtual Aquarium Aquasketch in 2019.
Situated next to the UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge Deep Sea World is the perfect place to get unique views of this impressive structure while learning more about the wonders of the sea as over 100,000 tourists visit the Fife aquarium annually.
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Underwater tunnel!
Dive with sharks!
Our exhibits
Schools & Groups
Birthday parties
Plan your visit
Deep Sea World is open every day except for Christmas Day.
Deep Sea World is open every day except for Christmas Day.
With so much to see and do, you’ll want plenty of time to dive into the full Deep Sea World experience!
From fascinating talks to thrilling feeds, arriving a couple of hours before closing ensures you don’t miss a moment.
Closing times vary (with shorter winter hours), so be sure to check ahead and make the most of every visit. Last entry is an hour before advertised closing time.
Getting Here is Easy! Whether you’re driving (with free on-site parking) or hopping on a quick 15-minute train from Edinburgh to North Queensferry, reaching Deep Sea World couldn’t be simpler.
By Car
From the South: Follow signs for Forth Road Bridge. Once across the bridge, take the first exit left and follow the brown tourist signs for Deep Sea World.
From the North: Turn off the M90 at Junction 1 and follow the brown tourist signs for Deep Sea World.
By Train
Our nearest station is North Queensferry
For more information on how to get to us, visit our How To Get Here page!
There are lots of things to see at Deep Sea World. For more information, visit our Exhibits page.
Gear up for a smooth start to your day! There is free on-site parking available at Deep Sea World.
Here at Deep Sea World, we pride ourselves on being a great place to visit for all the family and our space is designed with access for everyone in mind.
For full details, head to our Visitor Accessibility