Get ready for Mermaid wishes and bubble kisses when Mermaids swim back to Newport Aquarium May 25 – June 23, 2024. The Mermaids are gathering from all over the world. They love to tell you where they’re from and all about their travels!
NEW FOR 2024! Visit with a Mermaid swimming with her Stingray friends! Explore the enchanted Mermaid Cove where a Mermaid can swim right up to meet you while you have the unforgettable experience of touching Stingrays.
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!
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 sharks, rays and schools of fish swim nearby!
Mermaids are FREE with General Admission or Membership. Be sure to check the Mermaid Appearance Schedule for times when planning your visit. You can see Mermaids every day except Tuesdays.
Get TicketsMemorial Day – May 27
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 5:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Mondays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 4:00pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesdays
NO MERMAIDS - OFF DAY
Wednesdays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thursdays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 4:45pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Fridays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 5:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturdays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 6:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sundays
Meet & Greet Mermaid: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Mermaid Cove Stingray Experience: 9:15am – 5:15pm
Coral Reef Tunnel Underwater Mermaid: 9:30am – 5:30pm
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 hearts 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 you can meet a Mermaid as her stingray friends soar through the water all around her!
Get tickets to the most magical Mermaid breakfast around! You’ll meet a real mermaid and enjoy a full buffet breakfast in the private Riverside Room with great views of the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio River. Your ticket includes General Admission to the aquarium where you’ll see the Mermaids swimming underwater with their fishy friends in the Coral Reef Tunnel. Special pricing available for Members!
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