What Odysseo does

Odysseo operates the largest oceanarium in the Indian Ocean, a 5,500 m² facility in Port Louis, Mauritius, comprising 45 aquariums housing more than 200 species and approximately 3,500 specimens. The venue opened in 2021 and is run through its parent entity Oceanarium (Mauritius) Limited, with ownership led by the Mauritian conglomerate Eclosia Group at 46.6%, alongside Clear Reef International at 11.8% and other promoters. It serves a mixed audience of inbound tourists, local families, school groups, corporate event clients, and recurring annual members, with a curriculum-style education offering anchored to marine biology themes relevant to the surrounding Mascarene ecosystem.

The business model is a diversified attraction revenue stack: gate admission tickets form the core, supplemented by paid add-on experiences, annual memberships, corporate event hire, birthday-party packages, a souvenir retail shop, and structured school-group programs. Operationally, the company runs a small team of approximately 24 employees supported by specialist aquarium husbandry and veterinary expertise, with the September 2024 launch of the Odysseo Foundation extending its remit into marine conservation. The foundation coordinates coral restoration with SECORE, a 10,000-mangrove Blue Carbon initiative, and projects tied to the St Brandon atoll, providing reputational and ESG positioning that supports the broader commercial brand.

Strategically, Odysseo is investing in content extensions and ecosystem buildout rather than site expansion. The planned July 2026 launch of "Legend of the Ocean," a live performance timed to the venue's fifth anniversary, illustrates an intent to grow per-visitor spend through higher-margin experiences rather than to add new physical sites. No public financial disclosures, headcount growth data, or AI/ML capability statements are available in the input, so revenue scale and growth pace are inferred rather than measured.

Name

Odysseo

Legal name

Oceanarium (Mauritius) Limited

Website

https://odysseomauritius.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Louis

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Entrance Tickets: Core revenue from admission tickets sold to residents and non-residents at tiered pricing by age category. E-tickets delivered via email with QR codes, valid for specific date/time slots.
2. Experiences and Add-ons: Additional revenue from paid experiences including Sea 360 VR (Rs 250), audio guides (Rs 145), behind-the-scenes tours (Rs 520), biologist experiences (Rs 3,000), and overnight shark experiences (Rs 3,900).
3. Annual Memberships: Recurring revenue from annual passes offering unlimited access for 12 months with 15% discount on accompanying tickets, 10% shop discount, and 10% activity discount. Child pass Rs 1,600, Adult pass Rs 1,800.
4. Corporate Events Venue Rental: Four venue spaces (Oceanos up to 100 people, Pelagos up to 50, Nautica up to 30, Marina up to 200) rented for corporate events including conferences, cocktails, product launches, and parties.
5. Birthday Party Packages: Customized birthday celebrations in marine-themed private spaces with activities, decorations, and optional cake services.
6. Souvenir Shop: Retail sales of ocean-themed gifts, educational toys, eco-friendly products, and exclusive Odysseo merchandise at the exit boutique.
7. School Group Programs: Educational programmes for school groups with guided visits, interactive activities, and educational materials at special group rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Odysseo operates a 5,500 m² oceanarium featuring 45 aquariums with 200+ species and 3,500 specimens, offering visitors admission, immersive experiences (Sea 360 VR, Sleep with the Sharks, Feed the Sharks, One Day As A Biologist), educational programs for schools, corporate event venue rentals, and a souvenir shop. The Odysseo Foundation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, runs marine conservation projects including coral restoration, blue carbon ecosystems, and the St. Brandon marine protected area program.

Product overview

Odysseo is an oceanarium and conservation center offering a unified visitor experience centered on the main oceanarium attraction augmented by paid experience add-ons. The core product is the 5,500 m2 oceanarium featuring 200 species and 45 aquariums, which visitors access via general admission tickets. Premium experiences (Sea 360 VR, Sleep with the Sharks, Feed the Sharks, Back of the House tours, One Day As A Biologist) are paid add-ons available separately or bundled. The company also operates event venues (Oceanos, Pelagos, Nautica, Marina) for corporate events and celebrations, an annual membership program, and the Odysseo Foundation covering conservation initiatives (Coral Project, Blue Carbon Ecosystems, St. Brandon Project).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odysseo Oceanarium Admission General admission ticket to the largest oceanarium in the Indian Ocean, providing access to 5,500 m² of marine exhibits housing 200+ species across 45 aquariums. Targeted at tourists, families, and individual visitors.
• Sea 360 VR Immersive underwater virtual reality experience, operated as the only Sea 360 VR experience in the region. Sold as a premium add-on to admission for visitors seeking an enhanced marine experience.
• Sleep with the Sharks Premium overnight experience providing visitors with the opportunity to sleep among the shark exhibits. Targeted at tourists and families seeking a unique marine experience.
• Instant Feeding Walk-in feeding experience allowing visitors to feed marine animals without an advance reservation. Targeted at walk-in visitors and tourists.
• Feed the Sharks Premium experience that allows visitors to participate in a guided shark feeding session. Targeted at visitors seeking interactive marine experiences.
• One Day As A Biologist Full-day educational program that lets visitors experience the day-to-day work of marine biologists. Targeted at older students, families, and educational groups.
• S'cool of the Sea Curriculum-aligned educational program for schools and universities, offering a guided marine learning experience. Targeted at school and university groups.
• Back of the House Tour Behind-the-scenes tour of the oceanarium's operations, including restricted areas and aquarist work. Targeted at visitors and educational groups seeking deeper insight into marine operations.
• Annual Pass / Membership Subscription-based annual membership providing unlimited access to the oceanarium for a full year. Targeted at local residents and repeat visitors.
• Corporate Event Venues Rental of four dedicated event venues for corporate events, cocktail parties, launches, and private functions. Targeted at corporate clients and event organizers.
• Team Building Activities Themed team-building packages tied to the marine environment and animal experiences. Targeted at corporate clients, HR departments, and event planners.
• Birthday Party Packages Birthday party packages hosted on-site at the oceanarium, targeted at families and children.
• Audio Guide Multilingual audio guide available in English, French, German, Russian, and Chinese, providing interpretive content during the visit. Targeted at individual visitors and tourists.
• School & Association Programs Group programs and dedicated tariff for schools and associations, supporting field trips and educational group visits. Targeted at schools, universities, and associations.
• Souvenir Shop On-site retail store selling marine-themed merchandise, gifts, and souvenirs to visitors. Targeted at general visitors and tourists.
• Legend of the Ocean Show New flagship live show scheduled to launch in July 2026, expanding the oceanarium's entertainment offerings. Targeted at general visitors and tourists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 species from Indian Ocean on display
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• SECORE InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal coral restoration organization bringing over 15 years of experience. Leads the Indian Ocean Coral Seeding Initiative using sexual coral reproduction techniques. Creating capacity-building facility for regional scientists and conservation practitioners.
• University of MauritiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing local expertise in marine biodiversity research. Collaborates on coral restoration project and blue carbon ecosystem studies.
• Eco SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in coral restoration efforts, contributing expertise in conservation and environmental restoration in Mauritius.
• ADD (Association pour le Développement Durable)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable development association partnering on Blue Carbon Ecosystems Project for restoration of mangroves and seagrass meadows in Mauritius.
• Attitude Foundation / Attitude HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel foundation partner in Blue Carbon Ecosystems Project, contributing to coastal restoration and community engagement initiatives.
• Eclosia SolidaritécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting Blue Carbon Ecosystems Project and broader Odysseo Foundation initiatives.
• St. Brandon Conservation TrustflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Safeguarding Saint Brandon's Natural Heritage project. Addresses threats including invasive species, shipwrecks, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing. Advocates for protected area designation.
• GlobissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental intelligence expertise partner in St. Brandon project for biodiversity research and conservation.
• Oxford UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading biodiversity research partner contributing scientific expertise to St. Brandon conservation efforts.
• Curtin UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem monitoring expertise partner specializing in scientific assessment of marine environments.
• KeloniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine turtle conservation specialists partnering on St. Brandon project for species protection.
• Zoological Society of London (ZSL)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leader in conservation science providing expertise and research backing for St. Brandon conservation initiatives.
• FlyCastawaysupportingOthersPartner supporting St. Brandon conservation efforts.
• The Raphael FishingsupportingOthersPartner supporting St. Brandon conservation efforts.
• VarunasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodiversity organization partnering on blue carbon ecosystems research and conservation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: Large aquarium located within Dubai Mall, targeting mass tourist and family audiences with premium experiences. Comparable premium pricing, experience add-ons (VR, behind-the-scenes, diving), and corporate/private event hosting.
• Georgia Aquarium: Largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, comparable in offering premium experience tiers (behind-the-scenes tours, sleepovers, animal encounters) and in deploying VR/immersive add-ons to lift per-visitor revenue.
• Oceanogràfic: Largest aquarium in Europe, located within the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia. Comparable scale of marine collection, strong conservation messaging, and integration with tourism infrastructure.
• S.E.A. Aquarium: One of the world's largest aquariums located in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Comparable in being a flagship regional aquarium with premium experiences, but operates at materially larger scale and inside an integrated resort.

Direct peers

• Two Oceans Aquarium: Public aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, with a similar combination of conservation mission, education programs, and tourism-driven ticket revenue. Closest comparable in operating environment and scale among African/Indian Ocean region aquariums.
• Den Blå Planet (National Aquarium Denmark): Northern Europe's largest aquarium near Copenhagen, with a strong school and education program plus premium experience add-ons. Similar operating model combining general admission, special experiences, and education focus.
• uShaka Marine World: Large marine theme park in Durban, South Africa, with aquariums, exhibits, and event venues serving a similar tourism + local family + corporate mix in a developing-market coastal setting.
• National Marine Aquarium: UK's largest publicly-funded aquarium in Plymouth, focused on conservation education and ocean literacy. Comparable emphasis on educational programming, school groups, and conservation storytelling rather than rides/thrills.
• Zoomarine: Marine theme park in Portugal that was an early career home for Odysseo's Foundation Manager. Comparable combination of aquarium exhibits, marine conservation messaging, and family educational programming in a Mediterranean tourism market.

Others

• Clear Reef International: Global aquarium and marine park design and operator, with 50+ installations worldwide. Already a 11.8% shareholder of Odysseo and a strategic partner for design and operating know-how.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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