UNDead in the Water
Haunted attraction · Tampa · Florida
This Tampa haunt sends you through the darkened decks of the WWII cargo ship American Victory, docked behind the Florida Aquarium downtown. The 2026 run covers select Friday and Saturday nights from late September through Halloween weekend.
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Plan your visit
Select nights only: Sept 26; Oct 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 30–December 4
Color builds from November 17 · mostly bare by December 28
Sampled at UNDead in the Water’s own coordinates and elevation (9 m) rather than a regional average.
Florida is sampled at 22 weather points, then moved 8 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. How the forecast works
When to go to UNDead in the Water
The color window runs about 24 days, holding until around December 11. Against Florida overall, that is 3 days earlier.
It sits inside Tampa, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
UNDead in the Water on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Florida, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is UNDead in the Water open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Oct 31. Select nights only: Sept 26; Oct 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does UNDead in the Water peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 30–December 4 (best estimate December 2). Color starts around November 17 and is mostly bare by December 28.
- How do I get to UNDead in the Water?
- UNDead in the Water is in Tampa. The closest city is Tampa, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Florida's fall lineup.
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