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.

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Scuba Santa Meet & Greet

Tell Scuba Santa what you want for Christmas while he swims underwater with sharks, rays, fish and Denver the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Be sure to wear your best smile for this great photo opportunity. It’s a magical family moment you’ll want to remember forever!

8:00am - Breakfast With Scuba Santa!

Add 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!

After breakfast, you’ll be among the first to visit Scuba Santa for the day while he swims with all his fishy friends and a curious sea turtle. It’s your big chance to tell him what you want for Christmas! 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 Breakfast is available on Saturday. Capacity is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Learn More

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