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!
Get your tickets now for Newport Aquarium’s Sea of Love 21+ event on Friday, February 14, 2025! Grab that special someone or your favorite group of gal-pals for one of the most exclusive and unique ways to spend Valentine’s Day.
Spend an enchanting evening surrounded by some of the world’s most exotic aquatic life. Explore Newport Aquarium’s exhibits, enjoy delicious food stations and get eye-to-eye with some of your favorite animals during up close encounters throughout the evening.
On your journey through the Aquarium, you’ll learn about some of the fascinating ways animals find love! Learn how penguins mate for life and show their love by presenting their sweetie with a pebble. You’ll even receive a special pebble and penguin art piece to present to your own sweetie during this truly one-of-a-kind event!
Doors open promptly at 7:30pm and the event ends at 11:00pm.
Capacity is limited to only 100 couples for this exclusive after-hours event. One ticket provides admission for two people. All guests must be 21+ to attend.
Charcuterie with Assorted Artisan Crackers & Flatbreads
Domestic & International Cheeses
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité
Marinated Goat Cheese with Crispy Garlic Dip served with Crostini
Shrimp Cocktail
Risotto Balls
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Chicken & Waffle Skewers
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Mini Quiches
Assorted Desserts, including Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Unlimited Coca-Cola Beverages
Complimentary Champagne Toast
Cash Premium Bar