If you think life underwater is like a silent movie, this year’s Ocean Fest: The Noisy Ocean! will prove you wrong. The second edition of the festival (admission included with every S.E.A. Aquarium ticket) will be filled with interactive installations that will shed light about the good and bad sounds in the ocean.

What sounds do marine animals make to attract mates, or to send out distress signals? Take a deep dive into four experiential booths that will let you discover nature’s orchestra of the ocean  — you’ll hear clownfish chirp, damselfish hoot and bumphead parrotfish clink, among others. You’ll also get a chance to replicate sounds of the reef with custom-made instruments. Or step into Sound Box Blasting, an extraordinary 3-D showcase that replicates the effects of sound pollution from old drills on marine life. We, ahem, hear that it’s so immersive (Darkened room! Flashing lights! Loud sounds and vibrations!), it’s only suitable for adults. On the flipside, all guests, both young and the young at heart, can experience how good sounds affect animals in the ocean. A ginormous Sound Reactive TV screen shows you how a peaceful ocean comes alive with joyful graphics and animals with sounds that you make. We won’t be surprised if you end up spending hours here.

You don’t need to even get wet for a great underwater Instagram. You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many spots that are great for the ’gram here — the hypnotising jellyfish habitat make for great Boomerangs, while the Coral Garden’s vivid colours will add pizzazz to your IG feed instantly. And during Ocean Fest, there’ll be even more Instagrammable installations that greet you, even as you enter this marine wonderland. You’ve been warned: Make sure you have enough memory space for plenty of photos.

Enjoy Celebration of Sound, an array of live music performances and puppet shows that take place on weekends and public holidays. But here’s the catch: instruments and costumes are made from upcycled materials. It won’t just make for a great Insta-story — it might inspire you to get creative with your trash at home as well.

If you’re all about making the most of your time, stay on for S.E.A. Aquarium’s whole host of special experiences that let you get up close to its inhabitants. Just how close? The daily Shark Encounter sessions let you swim among the likes of hammerhead and sandbar sharks in an acrylic enclosure in the Shark Seas habitat. If you prefer to walk the seabed, the Sea Trek Adventure lets you trot around and breathe freely underwater, while you’re suited up in an astronaut-esque suit, no less. Imagine having a manta ray glide right past you, as you trundle along on the seabed! And nope, no scuba diving certification required.

Now, this is a staycation idea like no other. Check in for a sleepover at Ocean Dreams — S.E.A. Aquarium’s overnight experience is as close as you’ll get to camping in the middle of the ocean amidst the marine animals. Pitch your own tent at the Open Ocean Gallery and watch how the place comes alive at night, and see what nocturnal sharks and other sea inhabitants really get up to at night. The immersive experience also includes a sesh to get up close with manta rays, and a back of house visit in the aquarium. Sleepovers happen on select dates from 6.30pm to 10am the following day. The package includes meals, S.E.A. Aquarium admission, sleeping bags and tents that accommodate up to two adults and one child.

Refuel after a day of deep sea exploration and fun, and dive into gourmet pizzas and pastas at this restaurant that prides itself in serving up authentic Italian nosh. Just how authentic? It imports its burrata from Puglia and fresh seasonal truffles from ­Umbria, and then some. Indulge in everything from the Oro Nero pizza (a squid ink seafood pizza with snazzy gold powder) to Pici del Buttero (a house-made eggless pasta with 12-hour red wine braised beef and porcini mushroom ragout) that’ll be a hit with the whole family. The icing on the cake, or should we say, the cheese on the pizza? Enjoy 5 per cent off your food bill when you make a reservation online here with promo code RWSONLINE.

Discover great eats and cool spots with the whole family, all day every day at RWS. Plus, you get free 24-hour parking when you dine at RWS restaurants. What’s not to love?

Ocean Fest: The Noisy Ocean is on May 17 to June 30 at S.E.A. Aquarium in Resorts World Sentosa. Singapore residents get to enjoy a special online promo: $30 (U.P. $36) for one S.E.A. Aquarium adult one-day ticket + a free $5 meal voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Separate charges for Shark Encounter, Sea Trek Adventure and Ocean Dreams apply.

More info at www.rwsentosa.com/seaa.