A chance to discover sharks and get close to them from inside the water.
Sharks have inhabited the oceans for more than 400 million years. Long before the first vertebrates ever walked on land.
With no qualification required, dive in the cage surrounded by sharks to get up close with iconic Mediterranean species. With no qualification required, dive among sharks is an experience to get up close with some of the most iconic species of the Mediterranean in the spectacular Oceanarium at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
Discover the underwater world in the most thrilling way, as a couple, as a family or solo, in one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
Dive into one of the largest shark tanks in Europe!
Live a unique experience with sharks
The adventure begins in the technical area of the Oceanarium.
A biologist from L’Aquàrium biologist will introduce you to the world of diving and explain everything you need to know before entering the water.
Once on the fixed observation cage, the real excitement begins. Just centimetres from you, impressive species such as the sand tiger shark and sandbar shark will swim, moving completely naturally around you.
Learn the basics of diving
Prices and availability
- Age: children from 8 years old and adults
- Availability: Monday to Sunday
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: maximum 4 people per session
Price: €175 per person
The price includes:
- Experience in the Oceanarium
- Support from a specialised instructor
- A diving techniques course: an introduction to basic diving terminology and learning to use a regulator to breathe underwater.
- Diving equipment
- One-day diving insurance
- Free admission for you and 1 companion, who will watch you get ready and take part in the activity from outside the water.
- Tickets to L’Aquàrium de Barcelona for you and your companion (on the day of the activity)
Safety and professional supervision
The whole activity is led by specialised instructors who accompany participants at every moment to guarantee a safe, controlled experience suited even to people with no previous experience.
No qualification or diving knowledge is required. Just the desire to discover the sea from a completely different perspective.
The closeness to the animals, the spectacle of the Oceanarium and the professional support make this experience an ideal choice for sea lovers, adventurers and visitors who want to enjoy one of the most surprising things to do in Barcelona.
Requirements for the activity
To guarantee a safe experience and enjoy the activity with complete peace of mind, you must meet certain basic conditions and submit the required documents before the dive.
What to bring on the day of the experience
To enjoy the activity comfortably, remember to bring:
- Swimsuit and flip-flops
- Towel
- Personal hygiene items
Required documents
Once the purchase has been made and before the day of the activity, you will need to submit the following documents, duly completed and signed:
- Risk disclosure form
- Participant medical questionnaire 1
- Authorisation for minors (under 18 years old)
- Medical authorisation 2
<1> As set out in Royal Decree 550/2020, of 2 June
<2> People over 69 years old, or participants whose answers on the medical questionnaire indicate as such, must present a medical authorisation to take part in the experience.
If a participant does not pass the medical questionnaire or does not have the necessary medical authorisation, the experience may be carried out in snorkelling mode, using a snorkel and always under the supervision of the technical team.
Email for submitting documents
SumergeteEnNuestraJaula@aspro-ocio.es
To help identify the participant, please include in your email:
- Ticket order number
- Participant’s full name
- Date and time of the activity
Questions about the documents
If you have any questions about how to complete or submit the documents, or need further assistance, you can contact us:
- Email: SumergeteEnNuestraJaula@aspro-ocio.es
- Phone: 93 221 74 74
Frequently asked questions
If you’re looking for a hard-to-forget experience, diving with sharks is one of the most special things you can do in Europe.
Why is this experience different?
You’ll experience the activity inside the Oceanarium, L’Aquàrium’s largest Mediterranean tank and one of the most spectacular in Europe.
An experience that combines excitement, discovery and a real connection with the marine world: observing sharks from a completely different perspective.
What the experience includes
The experience includes access to the technical area, a prior briefing and the chance to observe sharks and other species from our fixed underwater cage.
Also, depending on the time slot chosen, you can take the opportunity to tour the exhibition, enjoy our services and relax on the terrace at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
Ideal for beginners
The activity is available from age 8 and requires no previous diving experience, making it perfect for those who want to try the underwater world safely and accessibly.
A safe experience among sharks in Barcelona
The activity takes place on a specially designed fixed cage, allowing participants to observe the Oceanarium’s sharks in a fully controlled environment under the supervision of professionals.
A different, memorable activity
It’s an ideal option for those looking to give an original experience as a gift, celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a different activity with friends, a partner or family.
What happens if the medical questionnaire flags up a limitation?
In some cases a medical authorisation may be required to take part in the activity.
If the participant does not pass the medical questionnaire and does not have this authorisation, the experience may be carried out in snorkelling mode, following the conditions set by the technical team.
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