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Diving Santa

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Diving Santa

Included with Aquarium admission

Dates

Saturdays and Sundays from November 30 to December 22 

Times

11:30am and 2:30pm 

Location

Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59

Sea-son’s greetings

Meet Diving Santa at the Seattle Aquarium! Hear from the holly jolly diver about how you can help the ocean this holiday season. Find Santa swimming in a winter wonderland at our Window on Washington Waters habitat in Pier 59.

Nothing says “sea-son’s greetings” like a selfie with Santa! Take a picture together while Santa is underwater and you stay warm and dry. Snap yourself a merry little selfie or have one of our volunteers help take a family photo using your device.

Dates

  • Special kickoff shows Friday, November 29, at 11:30am and 2:30pm 
  • Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am and 2:30pm, from November 30 to December 22 
  • Members-only Santa dive Sunday, December 15, at 9am 
  • Special final show Tuesday, December 24, at 11:30am 

Please note: Appearances subject to change without notice.

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With your help, the Seattle Aquarium builds connections with our community to inspire conservation and curiosity for marine life. When you make an end-of-year gift by December 31, you'll be joining us in protecting our shared marine environment—now and for generations to come. Thank you!

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