Discover the Blue Planet Tours: A Day Out with a Young Child

As we stepped into the aquarium, our excitement was palpable. We had booked tickets online in advance, paying approximately £17.60 each plus a booking fee of £1.50. The total came out to be just over £36 before we arrived. Our young child was free, and we decided to make it a special day out for the whole family.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by a long queue that snaked around the building. We waited patiently, hoping to get in as soon as possible. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse. The queue seemed to be moving at a snail's pace, and we found ourselves waiting for over an hour before finally getting inside.

Once inside, we were surprised to find that the aquarium was even more chaotic than expected. There were too many people crammed into a small space, making it difficult to maintain social distancing. The one-way system and hand sanitizer stations were present, but they seemed ineffective in reducing the crowds.

Despite the chaos, our young child was thrilled to see the various fish, frogs, and other marine animals on display. The environments for these creatures were well-managed and maintained, and we appreciated the efforts of the staff to educate visitors about the importance of conservation.

One notable exception was Rosie, a knowledgeable staff member who enthusiastically shared information about the snakes and other reptiles on display. Her passion and expertise made our visit more enjoyable.

Of course, no visit would be complete without trying some of the aquarium's offerings. We stopped by the cafe for a bite to eat and were pleased with the Red Thai Curry we ordered. The staff member behind the counter was friendly and helpful, making our dining experience a positive one.

In conclusion, while Blue Planet Tours has its positives – such as the variety of marine life on display and some enthusiastic staff members – it falls short in terms of organization and value for money. With ticket prices reaching £48 per person for a 40-minute walk around the aquarium, we felt that it was not exactly good value.

As we left, we couldn't help but feel that Blue Planet Tours could improve its queuing system to better accommodate visitors. Perhaps implementing time slots for pre-booking and limiting the number of tickets sold each day would make a big difference.

Until then, we may opt for other attractions in the future – such as Blackpool – unless there are significant changes made to address these issues.

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