So you’ve finally decided to ask for her hand in marriage – now, let us give you a hand. Whether you prefer a private and sentimental moment, or an exciting spectacle to share with your friends and family, the Newport Aquarium has three unforgettable ways to turn your wedding proposal into A Million Gallons of Memories.

The Penguin Proposal
These cute, tuxedoed groomsmen may not make it to the wedding, but they can still help you pop the question. Plan a memorable wedding proposal with the playful penguins of the Newport Aquarium. You and your bride-to-be will get an exclusive, 20-minute encounter with our three African Penguins, who will crowd around her while you drop to one knee. The Penguin House can accommodate up to 12 guests.

The Penguin Proposal - $250.00

A Very Engaging Dive Show
A fun date to the aquarium becomes the surprise of her life when you join the audience for a seemingly normal dive show. When the curtains rise to reveal a diver in the tank holding a sign that reads, “Will You Marry Me?” the gasp you hear won’t be for air. The final step is simple – seal it with a kiss. Your special moment can take place in any of these underwater exhibits: Amazon, Coral Reef or Surrounded by Sharks.

A Very Engaging Dive Show
Option 1: During a regularly scheduled dive show - $125.00
Option 2: Choose your own show anytime during operating hours - $250.00

The Behind-the-Scenes Tour
The best way to follow up a one-of-a-kind tour of the aquarium is with a one-time-only moment in your lives. Come to the Newport Aquarium Monday-Sunday at 1pm for a 40-minute behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities. Then, when she least expects it, give her the highlight of the tour - a proposal she’ll never forget. Your private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests.

The Behind-The-Scenes Tour - $200.00

You’ll receive a discount, but admission tickets to the Aquarium must be purchased for everyone in your party. To ensure your proposal goes off without a hitch, details must be finalized two weeks prior to your event.
Discount Admission Tickets: $16/person

For additional information call our Event Sales Manager at 859.815.1427."