Mermaids Are Back!

Select Days: September 23 – October 22

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.

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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
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See REAL Mermaids Swimming Underwater!

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!

Mermaid Kisses & Bubble Wishes
 

Mermaid Kisses & Bubble Wishes

Be sure to wave hello when you see the Mermaids. They love to return favor with a magical bubble kiss!

Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity
 

Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity

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!

The Enchanted Mermaid Cove
 

The Enchanted Mermaid Cove

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!

Saturday October 7 and Saturday October 21 - 8am to 10am

Mermaids Breakfast Event!

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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