To ensure the best possible guest experience, hourly capacities are limited. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets or making your reservations in advance to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and entry time. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining ticket availability.
With Plan-Ahead Pricing, the further in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you save. Get tickets HERE.
Annual Passholders or Members and undated ticket holders can make reservations HERE.
A reopening date for I-471 south at the Ohio River has not been identified. I-471 North is open with lane closures. These closures and bridge repairs over the next few weeks may impact your travel to Newport Aquarium.
We recommend that you plan extra time for your journey and use GPS navigation for the best alternative route to Newport Aquarium.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-406-3474 and we’d be happy to help!
Be amazed in wonder and awe as your VIP guests include sharks, penguins and thousands of aquatic creatures from around the world. Available after public operating hours, the entire aquarium can be yours for up to 1,000 guests allowing you to host an exclusive private event that will be talked about for years to come.
The Shark Ray Bay Theater provides an amazing backdrop for dining, food stations, dancefloors, or presentations all while taking in the breathtaking view of the shark tank.
Food and bar stations can be placed throughout the Aquarium as well as cocktail tables to allow your guests to stop and enjoy the view!
For an extra surprise, you can add special activities like Dive Shows and Animal Encounters.
To request additional information, please contact us by phone at 859-815-1466 or fill out our request form and we'll get in touch.