Certified Divers

Certified divers can head to the deep end for approximately 5–10 minutes of underwater photo time with Santa. We'll take several photos during your session, and you'll receive access to a shared digital album following the event.

Pricing is $25 for the first diver and $15 for each additional diver in the same photo session. Tanks and weights are included. If you need additional rental equipment, a $15 rental fee will apply.

Proof of scuba certification and a completed liability waiver are required.

Coming with a dive buddy, spouse, or family? Get everyone together for a group shot! You're also welcome to bring your own underwater camera.

Freedivers & Breath-Hold Divers

You don't need scuba gear to get underwater with Santa! Freedivers and breath-hold divers can participate for $25 per person and join Santa in the deep end for their own underwater Christmas photos.

Not Certified? Dive with Santa Anyway!

Non-certified participants can get in on the fun through our Discover Scuba and Future Buddies programs.

Discover Scuba is available for ages 10+ and will run from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, with Santa photos beginning at approximately 1:15 PM.

Future Buddies is available for ages 8–10.

The underwater Santa photo session is included in the normal cost of either course.

IMPORTANT: Discover Scuba and Future Buddies participants should not register through the Dive with Santa photo-session registration. Registration for these programs must be completed separately through the Courses section of our website.

➡️ [REGISTER FOR DISCOVER SCUBA]

➡️ [REGISTER FOR FUTURE BUDDIES]

Spots for both Discover Scuba and Future Buddies are limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Standard course waivers, medical paperwork, and participation requirements apply.

Make It a Family Photo!

Have a child or family member participating in Discover Scuba or Future Buddies? Certified family members can register through the Dive with Santa event to join them underwater for their Santa photo!

Certified family members are joining for the photo session only and will not participate in the instructional, skills, or other portions of the Discover Scuba or Future Buddies course.

The Discover Scuba or Future Buddies participant does not count as an additional diver for photo-session pricing.

For example, a Discover Scuba student with one certified parent would pay the $25 photo-session fee for the parent. If two certified parents join the student, the photo-session cost would be $40 total for the parents.

Certified family members must provide proof of scuba certification and complete the required liability waiver.

Dress for Christmas!

Have some fun with it! Wear your favorite Christmas sweater, holiday shirt, pajamas, elf outfit, or other festive attire. As long as it's safe for the pool and doesn't interfere with your dive equipment, it's fair game.

Your Photos

We'll take several photos during each session, although a specific number of images is not guaranteed. Photos will be provided digitally and unedited through a shared event album. Participants are welcome to download, share, print, and use their photos.

Please note that because this is a shared event album, other participants with access to the album may be able to view and download event photos.

Participation in Dive with Santa includes consent for Aquatic Adventures Ohio to use photographs from the event for social media, advertising, and promotional purposes. Parent or guardian consent is required for minors.

Sunday, December 13, 2026
888 E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH 43229

Space is limited — especially for Discover Scuba and Future Buddies — so reserve your spot and come make some underwater Christmas memories with Santa!