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Two Oceans Aquarium

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Two Oceans Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

Located at the Cape Town Waterfront, this aquarium showcases marine life from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Visitors can view various fish and aquatic species through large viewing windows across multiple themed exhibits.

Getting There

The aquarium is situated in the V&A Waterfront area. From Cape Town city centre, it is accessible via a short taxi or ride-share trip, typically taking 5 to 10 minutes depending on traffic.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the exhibits and view the different marine displays at a steady pace.

When to Visit

The facility can get crowded during school holidays and weekends. Visiting on a weekday morning generally avoids the largest crowds. Since it is an indoor attraction, it is a viable option regardless of the season or weather conditions in Cape Town.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location at the Waterfront, the aquarium can be combined with other nearby sites within walking distance:

  • Nobel Square (0.3km)
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (0.5km)
  • Portside Tower (1km)
  • Triangle House (1.3km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Nobel Square

Parks & gardens

Nobel Square

A square at Cape Town's Waterfront featuring statues of four South African Nobel Peace Prize laureates. It's a pleasant place for a seaside stroll while honoring these historic figures.

0.3 km away
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Museums & galleries

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

A museum of contemporary African art located in the Silo District of Cape Town's Waterfront. It's the world's largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.

0.5 km away
Portside Tower

Views & landmarks

Portside Tower

This 139-meter tower stands in downtown Cape Town, and when it was completed in 2014 it became the city's tallest building and its first major skyscraper in decades. It's now a landmark that defines the downtown skyline.

1.0 km away
Triangle House

Views & landmarks

Triangle House

This 104-meter building stands in downtown Cape Town and was completed in the early 1990s. For a time it was regarded as one of the city's signature skyline landmarks.

1.3 km away
Mouille Point

Shopping & districts

Mouille Point

An upscale residential area on the coast near the Cape Town Waterfront. It's ideal for a relaxed walk along the Atlantic shoreline, taking in the stylish buildings.

1.4 km away
Koopmans-de Wet House

Museums & galleries

Koopmans-de Wet House

A historic mansion on Strand Street in Cape Town, now used as a museum. Opened in 1914, it is South Africa's oldest house museum and has been designated a national monument.

1.5 km away