Underwater World, Singapore

Sentosa’s saving grace, Gracie the dugong is the star performer at Underwater World. Leafy seadragons and wobbling Medusa jellyfish are mesmeric, while stingrays and 10ft sharks cruise inches from your face as they traverse Ocean Colony’s submerged glass tubes. Watch divers feeding the fish, or muster some nerve for the 30-minute Dive with the Sharks experience (from S$96 per person; call for details and bookings).

The lights are turned off after 19:00 and the aquarium takes on an eerie torchlight atmosphere.

Entry includes admission to Dolphin Lagoon at Palawan Beach where Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins (aka pink dolphins) dutifully perform at 11:00 , 13:30 , 15:30 and 17:30 . For around S$120 you can swim with the dolphins ( 09:45 , Thursday to Tuesday).

Address : 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island
Phone : 627 50030
Website : www.underwaterworld.com.sg