Get ready for Mermaid wishes and bubble kisses when Mermaids swim back to Newport Aquarium - select days, September 23 to October 22, 2023!
Be mesmerized by this fairytale come true when you see Mermaids swim underwater with their tropical fish friends. Wave hello and watch as they do a flip or give you a magical bubble kiss!
Explore the enchanted Mermaid Cove where a Mermaid will swim right up and meet you! The Mermaids have gathered from all over the world. They love to tell you where they’re from and all about their travels!
Make friends with a Mermaid during special meet and greet times in Shark Ray Bay Theater. It’s the perfect photo op while ocean friends like Denver the Sea Turtle and Sweet Pea the Shark Ray swim nearby!
Mermaids are FREE and included with your general admission ticket or reservation. You’ll select an aquarium visit day and entry time when you purchase your tickets or make a reservation.
See Mermaids for a limited time and only on select days September 23 – October 22. Check the schedule on this page for information on dates and times when the Mermaids are appearing. The Mermaids are resting and not on exhibit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Get Tickets| Day | Date | Times |
| Saturday | September 23, 2023 | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Sunday | September 24, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Monday | September 25, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | September 26, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Wednesday | September 27, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Thursday | September 28, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | September 29, 2023 | 10:30am - 6:45pm |
| Saturday | September 30, 2023 | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Sunday | October 1, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Monday | October 2, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | October 3, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Wednesday | October 4, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Thursday | October 5, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | October 6, 2023 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | October 7, 2023 | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Sunday | October 8, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Monday | October 9, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | October 10, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Wednesday | October 11, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Thursday | October 12, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | October 13, 2023 | 10:30am - 6:45pm |
| Saturday | October 14, 2023 | 9:30am - 7:00pm |
| Sunday | October 15, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Monday | October 16, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | October 17, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Wednesday | October 18, 2023 | No Mermaid Appearances |
| Thursday | October 19, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | October 20, 2023 | 10:30am - 5:45pm |
| Saturday | October 21, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Sunday | October 22, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
See Mermaids gracefully swim underwater with schools of their tropical fish friends in the beautiful and bustling Coral Reef Tunnel! You’ll be mesmerized by this fairytale come true as you watch their acrobatic flips, bubble rings and magical bubble kisses for an amazing experience you’ll never forget!
Be sure to wave hello when you see the Mermaids. They love to return favor with a magical bubble kiss!
Make friends with a Mermaid during special meet and greet times in Shark Ray Bay Theater. It’s the perfect spot for a Mermaid photo!
Mermaid Cove is a tropical paradise where a Mermaid will swim right up to meet you! The Mermaids have gathered from all over the world just to make new friends. Learn all about their travels!
Get tickets to the most uniquely magical breakfast and Mermaid experience around! You’ll meet a real mermaid and hear all about her adventures. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast in the private Riverside Room with spectacular views overlooking the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio River.
Your ticket also includes General Admission to the aquarium where you’ll be among the first to see the Mermaids swimming underwater with their fishy friends in the Coral Reef Tunnel.
Advance ticket purchase required. Special pricing available for Annual Members!
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