Georgia Aquarium: WinterTide featuring Scuba Claus
Through Jan 2Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027; open daily 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (hours vary slightly by date). Daily Atrium Tree Lighting at 10:00 AM; Scuba Claus dives daily at select times between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM through Dec 24. Included with general admission.
Georgia Aquarium225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · 1.1 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections
All ages (children 2 and under free; fully ADA accessible and stroller-friendly across all galleries)
From $54.99Aquarium tickets start at $54.99 and vary by date; children 2 and under free
About this adventure
During the holiday season, the world-renowned Georgia Aquarium transforms its cavernous downtown galleries into WinterTide, an underwater winter wonderland filled with festive musical spectacles and nautical holiday charm. The star of the season is the famous Scuba Claus, who straps on his diving gear and plunges into the 6.3-million-gallon Ocean Voyager exhibit, swimming gracefully alongside colossal whale sharks, giant manta rays, and thousands of saltwater fish while using underwater microphones to greet mesmerized children gathered before the colossal acrylic viewing window. In the Atrium, a brand-new 40-foot illuminated LED holiday tree is lit daily at 10:00 AM by lively aquarium elves, setting off musical light shows every hour. Families can explore Santa's North Pole Village to snap photos with Santa Claus, take in holiday-themed editions of the energetic Dolphin and Sea Lion presentations, and enjoy live choral performances on weekend afternoons. All core WinterTide activities are included with standard general aquarium admission.
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