Diving Santa at the Seattle Aquarium

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 on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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 photo using your device.

We’ll ring in the season with special kick-off dives on Friday, November 27!

For our merry members, we’ll be opening early at 9am on November 29 and December 15 with a special dive just for you.

For guests who benefit from a quieter environment, we’ll open early on December 6 with a special Santa dive. Online tickets and member reservations will be available soon.

Don’t forget to treat yourself to an extra cozy cup of holiday cheer in our café. Special drink menu coming soon!

Dates and times

November 2026 dates:
Dives at 11:30am and 2:30pm
November 27–29

December 2026 dates:
Dives at 11:30am and 2:30pm
December 5–6
December 12–13
December 19–20

Quiet early opening
Dives at 9am
December 6

Photos with Dry Side Santa
Missed Santa in the water? Don’t pout or cry! Get a photo with Santa on the dry side thanks to our photo partner, Photogenic. When not diving, Santa will be at the viewing window near the left side of Window on Washington Waters every Friday–Sunday starting November 27 through Christmas, 10am–5pm. A professional photo of you and Santa will be available for purchase.

Dry Side Santa schedule
Time: 10am–5pm (unless noted)

November 2026 dates:

November 27–29
December 2026 dates:

December 5–7
December 12–14
19–24 (Santa will depart at 2:30pm on Dec. 24)