A Tropical Christmas at Nausicaá

Discover now the schedule of our activities for the 2025 Christmas holidays.

 

Nausicaá celebrates the magic of Christmas in the tropics throughout the month of December!

Escape to the heart of the coral reefs and let yourself be amazed by a vibrant, colorful world.
Activities, workshops, and discoveries await you for a magical, exotic, and unforgettable Christmas to enjoy with your family!
In addition to our activities offered throughout the year!

The Christmas Dinner in the Tropics

Dive into a unique immersive and gourmet experience at the heart of the Tropical Escape on December 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Start your tropical immersion with a welcome cocktail, then let yourself be guided on a private tour of the lagoon, discovering the richness and diversity of our tropical ecosystems. Along the way, awaken your senses with tastings of exotic and refined bites. A privileged moment in a tropical Christmas atmosphere.

Then, take your seat at the Table d’Ephélia, overlooking the lagoon, to enjoy a bistronomic Christmas meal with live show cooking. Our menus are crafted around carefully selected seafood, approved by the Mr. Goodfish program, for cuisine that is as responsible as it is delicious.

The End-of-Year Concert on December 26

To close the year in style, Nausicaá invites you on Friday, December 26, at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM to be carried away, in front of the Grand Bay, by The Voice of the Oceans, a musical work inspired by the sea.

Created by Brazilian composer Antonio Santana, this vibrant work blends piano, voice, and chamber music. On stage, you will find four exceptional artists:

  • Clara Bellon, soprano
  • Daniel Propper, pianist
  • Élise Bertrand, young violinist
  • Michael Song, cellist

For one evening, marine melodies will resonate in front of Nausicaá’s Grand Bay. Because the sea has no voice, this concert gives it one — to remind everyone of the importance of protecting it.

Event by reservation, ticketed at €18 – 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Nausicaá Endowment Fund to support the restoration of coral reef ecosystems.

Santa goes diving at Nausicaá

What would Christmas be without Santa Claus?
Among the many activities planned to delight visitors during the holiday season, one of the most memorable is undoubtedly Santa Claus’ Dives at Nausicaá.
Straight from the North Pole, Santa Claus himself will make the journey to Boulogne-sur-Mer for underwater encounters.

Every Wednesday until December 24 and on weekends from November 29 to December 21 at 2:00 PM.

Dressed in his special diving suit, Santa will dive into the heart of Europe’s largest aquarium to meet sharks, turtles, rays, and all the other species inhabiting the main tank.

A must-see moment to share the magic of the holidays with the whole family.

A Christmas market unlike any other

On the weekend of November 29 and 30, meet our local artisans and vendors offering a variety of original products on the forecourt of Nausicaá.

  • The fish truck “Les Fishtons” serving delicious seafood street food certified by Mr. Goodfish!
  • The gourmet truck “La Cabosse en Nord”, a mobile artisan chocolate shop.
  • Santa Claus will be present from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM to animate the market and meet the youngest visitors.

A selection of local artisans and creators, including: Aubane Éditions, Déco Nature & Mer Bois flotté, Antoine d’Audreselles, Les Loisirs de Lilie, Biscuiterie de la Côte d’Opale, Brasserie Chromatique, Bijoux Recy-Créa, Le Chênelet – Jus & Soupes, Crochet et Tricot de Pauline, La Mémoire Boulonnaise, and other surprises.

On Saturday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, delight your loved ones while supporting local artisans and contributing to the preservation of our sea.

Activities and Quizzes:

During the entire holiday season, participate in Christmas-themed activities with your family.

The Family Quiz:
During the holidays, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM, a special Christmas quiz awaits families at the “Des Rivages et des Hommes” Forum, hosted by our scientific mediators. Prizes include the youth novel The Mermaid’s Secret: Investigation at Nausicaá.

The Ocean Media Library:
On December 6, 13, and 20, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, children can create marine stories using a dice game and participate in a decoration workshop by coloring tropical fish before hanging them on Nausicaá’s large Christmas tree.

The Book Signing:
For the holidays, the Nausicaá Shop will offer Christmas gift ideas including the book The Ocean, Our Future by Christine Causse. The author will be present for a book signing on Saturday, November 29, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Creative Workshops at the Blue Academy

Open to the public every afternoon during the school holidays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Blue Academy offers fun and educational workshops:

  • At the Fabrik: create greeting cards
  • At the Lab: observe coral under a microscope
  • At the Bubble: board games available for free play
  • At the Porthole: sensory trail for the little ones

 

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Nausicaá

Dive into the Christmas atmosphere at Nausicaá!

The lobby is illuminated with seasonal decorations: decorated trees, soft lights, and surprising hanging jellyfish and manta rays floating above visitors.

To extend the experience, the Calypso restaurant offers a delicious Christmas menu, and the crepe stand welcomes you with comforting mulled wine.

 

Wonderful sea-sonal Christmas

The Ocean Celebrates: Experience the Magic of Christmas at Nausicaá!
Dive into the world of a Tropical Christmas at Nausicaá and enjoy a program full of surprises for the whole family!