Breakfast with a Mermaid at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Address: 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Slip into a whimsical underwater world during Breakfast with a Mermaid at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg. This special family experience takes place before the aquarium opens to the public, giving guests a memorable way to begin their day in the Smoky Mountains.

The morning begins with a hot breakfast and coffee inside the Feeding Frenzy Café. After breakfast, guests can meet one of Ripley’s magical mermaids, pose for a memorable “shell-fie” and discover more about life beneath the waves.

The experience also includes a private mermaid dive show, a complimentary mermaid meet-and-greet photo with each adult ticket, a special gift for every child and admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies following the event.

Space is limited, and a separate event ticket is required. Ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes.

What’s Included

• Hot breakfast and coffee
• Mermaid meet-and-greet
• One complimentary meet-and-greet photo per adult ticket
• Private mermaid dive show
• Special gift for each child
• Admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies after the event

Ticket Prices

Adults ages 12 and older: $79.99 plus tax
Children ages 2–11: $59.99 plus tax
Children younger than 2: $4.99 plus tax

Stay Near the Event

Turn this magical morning into a complete Smoky Mountain getaway with a stay at Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins. Our Gatlinburg-area cabins provide plenty of space to relax, family-friendly amenities and convenient access to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and downtown Gatlinburg.

Find Your Happy Place with Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins!