Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]: The southern metropolitan city of Chennai has some amazing and thrilling activities for kids and their parents choosing this city for their vacation. Topping the list of these attractions is the VGP Marine Kingdom with its breathtaking attractions, including the 700-meter-long underwater tunnel. The VGP Marine Kingdom is the fourth among many kingdoms that VGP has unveiled.
We now move to the detailed view of the other thrilling attractions and adventures that you should experience when you are here with your family and kids.
Largest underwater aquarium
VGP Marine Kingdom is also the largest and first walk-through underwater aquarium that is home to everything from large aquatic animals to small fishes. Overhead aquariums and life-size tanks house these animals to present a larger-than-life experience for you. Notice also that the walk-through aquarium is divided into 5 distinct zones. When you are in this underwater tunnel remember to meet the sharks!
Scuba Diving
The VGP Marine Kingdom offers scuba diving as a recreation experience, but you will have all the elements and thrill that professional divers enjoy. Giving you company during your Scuba Diving would be real sharks with black tips. When you choose to experience this, please know that children below 12 years of age are not allowed and kids between 12 and 18 years of age must be accompanied by another individual who is above 18 years of age. All those choosing this sport should be free from respiratory disorders and be physically fit to enjoy this underwater experience.
Underwater suite
There are impressive suites in various luxury hotels across the world, but an underwater suite is a rare experience. VGP Marine Kingdom, Chennai offers you this experience and you can spend an entire night in this suite surrounded by a host of marine creatures just like the underwater suits in Zanzibar or Maldives. This underwater suite is situated in the 70,000 square feet walkthrough aquarium enhancing your experience.
Private Candlelight dinner
At the underwater suite, you can also order a private candlelight dinner on certain days between 7.30 and 10 pm. A 4-course buffet dinner will be spread out by a dedicated chef and you can choose a vegetarian menu or non-veg menu. What is even more exhilarating is that the outer periphery of your suite will be surrounded by an array of marine creatures that you may not see elsewhere.
Surprise party
Do not forget to check out the surprise party package that includes a tour of the aquarium, celebration music, a yummy cake and your scuba diver greeting you with your photo to add to the excitement. There are two categories for this surprise party – for couples and groups of 5 people.
Live fish feeding
Many of us have seen huge sharks devouring a variety of aquatic creatures. But, to watch live fish feeding underwater is indeed a thrilling experience. Every day between 10 and 16 hours you can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event at the VGP Marine Kingdom. Notice though that different timings are followed at each of the 5 zones of the aquarium and you can choose one or more zones that fascinates you.
Snow Kingdom
At the VGP Snow Kingdom, you can experience sub-zero temperatures and escape from the blistering heat without the bother of airfares and suitcases. This is also the largest full-fledged snow theme park in India and the first in Chennai. You are sure to enjoy bucket loads of fun when you are here with your loved ones. Snow castles, snowball fights, slides, dancing in the snow, snow shower, and more.
