uShaka Marine World at a glance
uShaka Marine World is a marine park at the south end of the Golden Mile. It sells several separate products: Sea World, the Wet'n'Wild water park, a Shipwreck Aquarium ticket and the Dangerous Creatures exhibit. A combination ticket links Sea World with Wet'n'Wild. The Village Walk, the open area between the attractions, is listed as free.
The park is run by a private operator. This page is an independent guide and has no link to the park or its operator. Prices and times below come from the operator's published rates and times page and apply to 2026. They can change, so confirm them at the ticket office.
Ticket prices and opening hours
Per person, in South African rand, 2026.
| Product | Adult | Child or senior | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea World | R267 | R216 | Daily 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Wet'n'Wild | R267 | R216 | Off-peak Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, closed Monday and Tuesday |
| Sea World plus Wet'n'Wild | R399 | R324 | Follows the water park days |
| Shipwreck Aquarium only | R138 | R138 | Off-peak tickets sold 09:00 to 17:00, peak season from 15:30 |
| Dangerous Creatures | R85 | R85 | Daily 10:00 to 16:00 |
Children under 3 years enter these products free. Ask at the ticket office up to which age the child price applies. The same rates page also advertises a promotional combination for R199 for adults, children and seniors. It shows no validity dates, so ask whether it applies on your day before you rely on it.
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Closed days and peak season
The water park is the product that catches visitors out. In the off-peak season Wet'n'Wild opens Wednesday to Sunday only, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. If your plan is a wet day, check the weekday first.
Peak season means public holidays and the KwaZulu-Natal government school holidays. Then the park operates Monday to Sunday. Check the school holiday dates for the year you travel.
Tickets for the Shipwreck Aquarium alone change with the season too. Off-peak they are sold from 09:00 to 17:00. In peak season the sale starts only at 15:30. If you want the aquarium and the water park on the same day, the combination ticket is the simpler route.
House rules and practical tips
What to know before you reach the gate.
No food from home
Picnic baskets, braais and cooler boxes are not allowed. Plan to eat at the park or before you arrive.
Pets
Pets are not allowed, except assistance animals.
Buying tickets
The rates page lists the ticket office as the place of sale. Check before you travel whether online tickets exist and whether they cost extra.
How long to stay
Allow a half day for Sea World and the aquarium products. Add the water park only if you can reach it on an open day. Ask at the entrance for show and feeding times when you arrive.
Getting there
The park lies on the beachfront, so a pre-booked taxi or a ride from your hotel is the simplest option. The German Foreign Office recommends reliable pre-booked taxi companies and advises against hailing cars in the street. Read our safety guide.
The beach next to the park
The uShaka beach and the pier with its arches are a short walk from the park. Swim only between the red and yellow flags and follow the lifeguards. Shark nets are not a closed barrier, and bathing can be banned on a given day because of surf, currents or a shark sighting. Whether it is open on your day is for the lifeguards to say. More on our beaches page.
Looking for a bed near the park? See where to stay, which compares the beachfront, uMhlanga and other areas. For more to do in the city, read things to do in Durban.
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uShaka Marine World: frequently asked questions
How much is uShaka Marine World?
Sea World and Wet'n'Wild are each R267 for adults and R216 for children and seniors in 2026. The combination is R399 for adults and R324 for children and seniors. The Shipwreck Aquarium alone is R138 and Dangerous Creatures is R85.
When is uShaka open?
Sea World is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. The water park runs Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 in the off-peak season and is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Peak season has different days.
Can I bring my own food?
No. Picnic baskets, braais and cooler boxes are not allowed.
Is entry free for small children?
Children under 3 years enter Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and the other products listed above free of charge.
Is uShaka Marine World part of the official Durban tourism site?
No. This is an independent guide with no connection to the park, its operator or any tourism body.