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.

Best for: Haunt fans who want something different from a cornfield scare

Don’t miss

  • Aboard the WWII ship American Victory
  • Multiple decks, walk-through haunt
  • Select nights, late September to Halloween weekend

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 26 – Oct 31.

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.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 28–December 2

Color builds from November 17 · mostly bare by December 26

Color starts: November 17Peak: November 30Bare: December 26AugustDecember

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. Against Florida's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to UNDead in the Water

The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around December 9. Against Florida overall, that is 4 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 28–December 2 (best estimate November 30). Color starts around November 17 and is mostly bare by December 26.
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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