Will my 8-year-old sleep, or be too scared?

Most kids this age do sleep, but it depends on your child. The two staff monitors stay with them the whole time, and they're used to managing nervous kids. If your child gets anxious in the dark or around animals, this might be too much; if they're curious and handle new situations well, they'll probably be fine. The "Shark Investigators" game before bed helps them feel like explorers rather than scared guests.

What do I need to pack, and what's provided?

You bring sleeping bag, pillow, pajamas, slippers, toiletries, a change of clothes, and a lantern. The aquarium provides dinner, breakfast, and all the supervision. Don't forget the lantern: kids use it during the night exploration, and it makes the whole thing feel less creepy. Some parents say they wish they'd brought an extra blanket because it gets cool at night.

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UpcomingGuided Visit98 families interested

Sleep Overnight with Sharks at the Aquarium

Name: Sleep Overnight with Sharks at the Aquarium
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2027-01-15T23:59:59
Location: The Aquarium of Barcelona

When: Fri Nov 13 & Fri Dec 18 & Fri Jan 15, 2027
Ages: 8-12
Price: From €81

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Guided VisitCiutat Vella98 families interested

Where

Ciutat Vella, The Aquarium of Barcelona

Ages

8-12

Duration

14.5h

Setting

Indoors

Plan for

Overnight experience, 7:30 pm to 10:00 am

What to bring

Sleeping bag, pillow, pajamas, slippers, toiletries, change of clothes, lantern

Meals included

Dinner and breakfast provided

What you need to know

Booking by phone only at 93 221 7474; the aquarium needs at least 10 kids to run the night.
Sleeping bags by the tanks: kids sleep on the floor, so bring their own bag, pillow and a lantern.
Overnight drop-off: two staff monitors stay with the group all night, and parents pick up the next morning.

About

Kids spend the night beside the tanks, surrounded by sharks, rays, moray eels and other species, and learn what sharks are like, how they breed and what they do after dark. The night includes a guided tour of the main exhibits, a game called Shark Investigators, and a tour of the aquarium's technical area. Civil liability insurance is included.

€90 per child (€81 for members)

Fri, Nov 13

Fri, Dec 18

Fri, Jan 15, 2027

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