Santa Also Arrives in Scuba Gear!
December 16, 2008 9:50 am General Commentary
I was doing my morning reading and an article in Kentucky.com really caught my attention. It appears that the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky has created an attraction that combines the festive celebration of Christmas with the thrill and excitement of the underwater world. Imagine Santa Claus, his sleigh loaded with toys, being pulled by brightly colored seahorses! Well, it is for real at this very inventive Kentucky attraction. Their Scuba Santa Water Wonderland attraction is so popular, it has been featured on several television networks. Popular with both kids and adults, this is the “must-see” attraction at the aquarium during December. What a cool way to excite those who love sea life and Christmas? An excerpt from the article on Kentucky.com is shown below.
Santa Claus has been known to make some dramatic entrances depending upon where you live — from a pirogue in Louisiana to a surfboard in Hawaii — but for the sixth year in a row, he has arrived in Northern Kentucky with a mask and fins and a scuba tank strapped on his bank.
The Newport Aquarium’s Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland has become so wildly popular with kids, and adults, in the tri-state area that it’s been featured on all three major television networks (CBS This Morning, NBC’s Today and ABC’s Good Morning America).
Through Jan. 3, visitors buying a ticket to the aquarium will receive free admission to the Water Wonderland exhibit, and be able to “ooohhh” and “aaahhh” with delight as Santa arrives in the world’s largest underwater sleigh pulled by prancing seahorses. In the spirit of the season, even the sharks are happy as Santa dives into their tank to find out which ones have been naughty or nice.
Aquarium admission is $18.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2-12, free for children younger than 2. For a schedule of the Scuba Santa dive shows, call (859) 261-7444 or visit www.newportaquarium.com.
Who says Santa can only be found at department stores, in parades, and in chimneys on Christmas Eve night? Apparently, the folks at the Newport Aquarium have other ideas. The read in this article seems to indicate a well thought and elaborately produced Christmas attraction. So, if you are in Northern Kentucky over the holidays, make a little detour to Newport, Kentucky and visit the real underwater Santa.
Phil Ellis
Merry Christmas from DiveSports.com
December 25th, 2008 at 10:54 AM
We have an Underwater Christmas Tree decorating event for charity here in So Cal, complete with an underwater Santa, but our vis is nowhere as clear as in an aquarium.
Do you think Santa is afraid of getting the bends?
December 26th, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Hey, I was always taught that Santa Claus is not afraid of anything! Thanks for commenting on our blog and we hope you are a frequent reader.
Phil Ellis
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