Celebrate this one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition with Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium NOW through December 24, 2024. It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and a flurry of magical bubbles!
NEW FOR 2024 SEE SCUBA SANTA SWIM WITH NEW ZEBRA SHARKS AND SHAN THE NEW SHARK RAY!
See Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks – including the NEW Zebra Sharks and Shan the NEW Shark Ray! Through some holiday magic, tell him what you want for Christmas – Scuba Santa can see, hear and speak with you while he’s underwater surrounded by all his fishy friends. Meet cheerful elves straight from the North Pole and join in the fun as Scuba Santa fills the Theater with bubbles. His magical bubbles will float and fall all around you and every time a bubble pops, a wish will come true for someone throughout the world.
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland is included with admission and Membership.
With Plan-Ahead Pricing, get your tickets TODAY for the lowest possible price! Popular days and times book up fast, so get your tickets or make your Member reservations TODAY!
Get TicketsAdd some jolly to your holiday with tickets to the Scuba Santa Breakfast at Newport Aquarium! Begin your day in the Riverside Room showcasing spectacular views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. Meet playful Elves, design your own Christmas ornament and be among the first guests of the day to see Scuba Santa!
Advance ticket purchase required. Special pricing for Members!
Learn MoreSunday, December 15 from 8:00am – 10:00am
NEW for 2024 – Scuba Santa will be making an appearance during our Family Inclusive Sensory Hours on December 15, 2024! Celebrate this one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition in an environment with accommodations to various sensory sensitivities. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Scuba Santa while he swims with sharks. Scuba Santa will not be on microphone to provide a sensory friendly interaction.
All environmental modifications will return to standard operations promptly at 10:00am, however guests may stay as long as they like.
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