Its signature Ocean Dreams overnight programme returns as a luxurious glamping experience with an educational twist
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Oceanarium visitors will soon be able to sleep beneath the ocean’s quiet and cosy blue again, as silhouettes of sharks and rays glide overhead.
The Oceanarium is relaunching its signature Ocean Dreams overnight programme, which will run across four select weekends between November and December. It now returns as a luxurious glamping experience that aims to provide an “immersive educational journey into the wonders of marine life, conservation and ocean science”, said the organisation.
Beginning in the tranquil after-hours and without the usual buzzing crowds, guests will be led by tour guides across millions of years of marine history through the Oceanarium’s themed zones. It’s a journey that spans the entire spectrum of oceanic wonders, from intimate close-ups with ethereally elegant jellyfish and fingernail-cleansing cleaner shrimp, to grand encounters with imposing animatronic prehistoric animals and awe-inspiring sharks.
Moon jellies can stun prey with their short stinging tentacles. PHOTO: ILYAS SALIM, BT An imposing animatronic dunkleosteus, a prehistoric armoured fish. PHOTO: ILYAS SALIM, BT
After a gourmet buffet dinner, glampers will be led to the programme highlight – the Open Ocean Zone, where they will spend the night. The zone is a massive 18-million-litre habitat with a 36-metre viewing panel, through which they can observe a variety of majestic species, including guitarfish, groupers, and reef manta rays, which are the Oceanarium’s largest animals.
Set against this stunning backdrop are the glamping tents, which feature air mattresses, air-conditioning, charging access and even a loaded drinks and snacks basket. Guests can choose from two tent types. The Signature tents cost S$1,800 and can accommodate up to four people. The Deluxe tent is priced at S$3,800 – it accommodates up to eight people, and offers a 270-degree view of the Open Ocean habitat along with a private lounge area, kids’ activity corner and hot beverage station.
The tents feature air mattresses, air-conditioning, charging access and even a loaded drinks and snacks basket. PHOTO: ILYAS SALIM, BT The Ocean Gallery Tents cost S$1,800 and can accommodate up to four people. PHOTO: ILYAS SALIM, BT A yellow-headed poison frog and a dyeing poison frog. PHOTO: ILYAS SALIM, BT
Singapore Oceanarium maintains that “the spirit of immersive learning and ocean conservation remains the focus for Ocean Dreams”. Along the way, participants will get to learn about the sea ecosystem, from the functions played by creatures such as plankton and coral to phenomena such as whale fall.
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Guests will also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Oceanarium’s facilities, where they can get a glimpse of the daily tasks, animal care specialists, including feed preparation and coral care. They will be able to watch a manta ray feeding session at the Open Ocean Habitat support area.
Guests will be able to watch a manta ray feeding session at the Open Ocean Habitat support area. PHOTO: SINGAPORE OCEANARIUM, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
“Ocean Dreams has always been a guest favourite, and we’re excited to reintroduce it as an elevated staycation experience with even more unique and educational experiences included,” said Lam Xue Ying, acting senior vice-president, Singapore Oceanarium and Destination Experience.
Tickets for Ocean Dreams are now available at www.singaporeoceanarium.com/ocean-dreams
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The writer’s experience was courtesy of Singapore Oceanarium
