Hamad Port in Mesaieed: An Exploration of Qatar’s Marine Life and Maritime History

Discover the wonders of Qatar’s marine life and maritime history at Hamad Port in Mesaieed. Explore the museum, aquarium, and interactive 4D cinema for an immersive experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doha - Stop for pickup on selected location
  • Hamad Port Visitors Center - Discover the interesting maritime history of Qatar, admire a first-of-its-kind aquarium, As you walk through Hamad Port Visitor Centre’s low-lit aquarium tunnels of thick acrylic glass, surrounded by the blue hues of the watery world above, In the inky light, you are guided through the immersive aquariums with a plethora of local marine animals swimming all around you. In the longest tunnel, aptly named ‘Predator Tank’, you will be treated to close encounters with sharks, sting rays and oceanic fish. In particular, you can spot sleek reef sharks, coral-dwelling zebra sharks, wobbegongs, wide-mouthed groupers, spotted honeycomb stingrays and giant shovelnose rays. In the ‘Coral Reef Tank’, the centre’s second largest watery underpass, you are treated to a more colourful display of marine life, including blue and yellow Arabian angelfish, neon-finned surgeonfish, bright blue tangs and red-tailed butterfly fish. The aquarium is a truly memorable place to learn about the inhabitants.
  • Doha - drop off to the preferred location in Doha
What's Included
  • Entry to Hamad Port covered
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Free tea and coffee
Additional Information

If you love everything about the ocean economy and marine life, Hamad Port Visitors Centre will be a treasure trove of discovery. Start at the museum, where you can learn about Qatari marine life and our country’s maritime history. The museum is built to tell fascinating stories about how the port operates and how trade has evolved. An interactive 4D cinema (that moves and shakes) will further take you behind the scenes of port life. At the aquarium, you can see a variety of fish like zebra sharks, eels, stingrays, clownfish, pufferfish and coral reef fish. There is also a Touch Tank, where you can touch starfish and learn about mangrove ecosystems.

  • Travel time is included in tour duration
Location
Doha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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