AKVARIJ Dubrovnik Aquarium

It's a fun way to spend an hour or so - it's not the biggest aquarium. It is a nice temperature inside and there's numerous information boards on each species. I do agree with some other reviews that the tanks are incredibly small for the creatures though.

I love aquariums regardless of the size and the quality. I find the tank aroma comforting. This place has an epic history as it seems it was an old armoury or perhaps a navy base. Either way the town of Dubrovnik has transformed this monument of great history into an aquarium. Yes there are some fixer-uppers needed like the octopus tank could be made bigger and given more places for him to hide. And a tank in the back had dying fish in it. But on the up sides, they had sharks (spiny dogfish), baby cuttlefish and a few species of fish that I have never seen before. Like the scorpion fish, we don’t have them in the uk and it was cool to see one in person. There was a marine charity qr code for visitors to scan if they would like to improve the aquarium. I would have like to seen a gift shop or sorts, like maybe with postcards, books, teddies and jigsaws. But at reception there was a couple of knitted animals for the visitors to buy. Either way at the luxe of £10 the aquarium was evenly matched. Thank for making this holidays day.

“I have mixed feelings. The price feels a bit steep for the size of the place, and at this cost I would expect at least more space for the animals. The place does have a nice atmosphere though, compared to other aquariums, but I’m not fully confident about how well the animals are cared for.”

Amazing spot, good chill way to hide from the sun and cool down for a while and toilets facilities on site. Also boasting some incredibly fish displays. Tickets were €10 euro pp which was reasonable.

The price is a bit high but worth it if you spend some time there and actually watch the animals

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PLACE — SHAMEFUL ANIMAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT They are absolutely abusing the animals here. Tiny tanks, no enrichment, completely unnatural and inadequate conditions. Without exaggeration, this is the worst aquarium or animal facility I have ever visited. Seeing the fish and marine life trapped in these conditions is deeply disturbing. Fish lying motionless on the sand, many on their sides, some barely alive. A dying octopus sits in the corner with no hiding space, attempting to cover itself with its own tentacles. Want to explain to your asking child why the animals look so sad and motionless? Want to depress yourself by seeing this kind of abuse and neglect? This is not education. This is not conservation. It’s cruelty, plain and simple. I have had aquariums for 20 years but it doesn't take a specialist to understand what's in plain site. I truly could not believe my eyes. The city of Dubrovnik must act and shut this place down immediately. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS ABUSE. SHAME ON DUBROVNIK FOR ALLOWING THIS TO CONTINUE. SHAME. SHAME. SHAME. I deeply regret giving them even a single penny and I pray that this aquarium will be shut down.

This aquarium is not part of the Dubrovnik Pass. The ticket costs only 10 euros, you don't have to buy it in advance. The aquarium is carved into the historic walls of Dubrovnik. It's small and quiet, with some interesting species. Maybe they should provide better maintenance for the environment.

One of the best aquariums I have been to. A cool way to escape the heat. Stunning fish. A good amount of information about each species that it's not overwhelming trying to read everything! €5 entry for students felt like a good deal