Fantasea 2025 at Deep Sea World
28th June – 17th August - A summer full of marine magic, mysteries, and adventure awaits! This summer, Deep Sea World becomes a place of wonder and imagination with Fantasea—a special event where the magical world of the sea comes to life. From hidden treasures to mythical creatures, there’s something new to discover every week of the holidays.
Meet a Real Mermaid, Selected Dates | 11:00am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:00pm
Come along and meet our friendly mermaid in our mini grotto! She’s visiting from her magical world to say hello, tell stories, and pose for photos. Don’t forget to ask her what life under the sea is really like.
The Myths of the Sea Trail 28th June – 17th August
Pick up a scratch card and go on a magical trail around the aquarium. You’ll learn about amazing Scottish sea legends like selkies (seal people who can turn into humans), sea serpents, and other strange creatures of the deep. Can you find them all?
Fossil Treasure Digs 28th June – 13th July
Put on your explorer hat and dig for treasure in our fossil sandpit! You might uncover the remains of strange and wonderful sea creatures from long, long ago. You can even see real fossils that were found right here in Scotland.
A Touch of Fantasea: Magical Materials Lab 14th – 27th July
Step into our special research zone and use your super senses to figure out what magical creatures have left behind! Touch and guess mystery objects—could it be a mermaid’s scale or a sea monsters’ tooth?
Scottish Storytelling Sessions 28th July – 3rd August
Come and listen to wonderful stories told by our visiting storytellers. From sea spirits to magical beasts, these tales will whisk your imagination away to a land of Scottish legends.
Meet the Kelpie Keeper 4th – 10th August
Have you ever heard of a kelpie? These fairy creatures from Scottish stories look like horses but live in the water! This summer, you can meet our baby kelpie and the person who looks after him. But be careful—kelpies are full of mischief!
For more event specific information such as Mermaid Days dates & times visit our upcoming events page.
And of course, there's still so much more to explore at Deep Sea World—walk through our underwater tunnel, see real sharks and rays, examine our beautiful coral displays, meet our Amazon giants and enjoy our curious seal’s during their feeds.
Located under the iconic and historic Forth Railway Bridge, Deep Sea World is the perfect place for a day of discovery and fun. With a café, gift shop, and loads of exciting things to see and do, you won’t want to miss it.
DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE
Please contact us for further assistance
