Thank you for joining us on a Wild Dolphin Cruise! Please use the "Other dates" and "Other times" buttons to select your preferred cruise.
You MUST purchase an Aquarium general admission ticket for the same date as your Wild Dolphin Cruise. Tickets may be purchased here. We look forward to your visit!
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a magical morning for Breakfast with Santa at The Florida Aquarium! This festive, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to enjoy a delicious breakfast while meeting the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. After a tasty meal, guests will get their photo taken with Santa then explore the Aquarium’s stunning exhibits and enjoy our new coastal holiday tradition, YuleTides!
Admission to The Florida Aquarium and one keepsake photo is included in your ticket price.
Parents' Night Out | 5:30 PM -10:00 PM
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have fun at The Florida Aquarium! Kids will enjoy games; make new friends, snack on pizza and much more.
- Kids aged 5 -12 will enjoy various activities, dinner, and a fun time at the aquarium.
- Please meet at 5:30pm outside of the Business Entrance of The Florida Aquarium.
- This program takes place monthly!
- Registration is required.
Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 21, 2024
6-9pm
‘Tis the SEAson! Join The Florida Aquarium for a festive cruise on the Bay as part of Tampa’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. The Bay Spirit II, our 72-foot catamaran, will join a flotilla of hundreds of brightly lit and decorated boats for a festive night out on the water!
Event Details:
- Arrival: 6:00 PM
- Boarding: 6:30 PM
- Departure: 6:45 PM
- Return: Approx. 9:00 PM
What’s Included:
- Dockside cookie decorating station upon arrival
- Electric violinist, LaRon Hearst, on board the Bay Spirit II
- Light appetizers and hot cocoa bar
- Hosted Bar for guests 21+ (beer and wine), beverages included for children
*TICKETS ARE NOT FOR RESALE, NON-REFUNDABLE, AND NON- TRANSFERABLE. TICKETS MAY BE SURRENDERED FOR MISUSE. *
Experience the magic of coastal holiday traditions, winter’s beauty, and community connection. YuleTides is sure to be the perfect opportunity for families and friends to create new holiday traditions right here in Tampa. We invite students and guests to experience an unforgettable performance and enjoy exclusive ticket pricing for this festive event.
Please select your group's performance date, choose the quantity (up to 3 tickets), and proceed to checkout!
Looking for a way to add even more to your YuleTides member experience? Check out our special YuleTides edition of our Wild Dolphin Cruise and enjoy all of the sites and scenes of Tampa Bay with a YuleTides twist. For just $30, this hour-long cruise includes festive treats and beverages and is sure to be the perfect addition to your YuleTides experience. Space is limited - book your spot today!
Ticket limits are based on your membership level. If you reach your ticket limit when adding children 2 and under, do not include them in your reservation; they can be added upon arrival.
Stingray Feeding Experience
Get closer than ever before: for the first time, you can get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a 50-minute, up-close-and-personal visit with the stingrays and learn exactly what they like to eat, how their food is prepared, and how their trainers work with them.
Not only will our educators teach your small group all about our cownose stingrays' lifestyle and habits, you'll get the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals, help feed them, touch them, and even participate in a training session.
AquaEd Opportunities
Gather your family and friends for an exciting experience as we dive into the world of STEAM. Through a variety of programs, learn about Science topics, get inspired by new conservation-based Technology, explore Engineering, amaze yourself with Art projects, and test your Math skills.
- Sessions occur on select weekend days from either 10:30-11:30 or 1:30-2:30.
- Please meet at the experience check in location 10 minutes prior to the start of your session.
- All guests must be at least 5 years of age.
- Children between the ages of 5-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult.
- An advanced general admission or membership reservation MUST BE scheduled for each program participant for the date of your experience.
- Our goal is to provide the safest possible experience based on the most current guidelines, we will inform you if any of our programs will need to be altered or canceled.
*TICKETS ARE NOT FOR RESALE, NON-REFUNDABLE, AND NON- TRANSFERABLE. TICKETS MAY BE SURRENDERED FOR MISUSE. *
Please enter the number of guests below and click register. Fill in the boxes as accurately as possible for each participant so our team can gather all the appropriate gear for your SeaTREK experience. Guests who are registered should plan on meeting at the Guest Services desk at least 15 minutes before their scheduled program.
*IMPORTANT: A general admission ticket MUST BE purchased for each program participant for the date of your encounter program.*
Sea you soon!
A 45-minute interactive experience that provides exclusive access to one of The Florida Aquarium’s most popular species ambassadors. Go behind the scenes with our animal care professionals and learn what it takes to deliver the highest of animal welfare to our colony of African penguins. The program also focuses on species biology, natural history and, most importantly, critical conservation efforts to help save the endangered African penguin.
Program Details:
- Program begins at 1:30 PM on select days
- Guests must check in a minimum of 15 minutes before the experience start time
- Must be at least 8 years of age
- Children between the ages of 8-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult
- Maximum capacity of eight (8) people per experience
*IMPORTANT: A general admission ticket MUST BE purchased for each program participant for the date of your encounter program.*
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