This festive season, Christmas is in peril at SEA LIFE UK as the decorations from the Undersea Christmas Tree have mysteriously disappeared, including the extra-special Christmas Sea Star that belongs at the very top of the tree.
Luckily, Santa has sent his trusted Scout Elves from The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse™ to SEA LIFE to recover the missing decorations. They’ve tracked them all down throughout the aquarium, but now they need the help of young festive explorers to complete their mission and save Christmas beneath the waves.
Guests are invited to join The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf, an interactive Christmas trail included with a general admission ticket, where families can explore the aquarium, solve festive challenges and help the Scout Elves return the missing decorations to the Undersea Christmas Tree.
Upon arrival, visitors will receive an activity sheet and special lanyard before setting off on their underwater adventure. Along the trail, guests will discover a series of interactive challenge points where they can help individual Scout Elves complete festive tasks and recover decorations.
With every challenge completed, participants will collect a piece of the missing Christmas Sea Star. As they journey through the aquarium, they’ll build their very own Christmas Sea Star Medallion to take home as a special keepsake from their adventure.
Those who complete the trail will earn their place alongside the Scout Elves as true Christmas Stars and receive an exclusive The Elf on the Shelf Christmas Star Certificate to commemorate their achievement.
Set amongst SEA LIFE’s incredible marine habitats and fascinating ocean creatures, The Scout Elves Sea Star Search combines festive fun, interactive learning and underwater discovery, creating a memorable seasonal experience for families during one of the busiest holiday periods of the year.
A Global Partnership Bringing Christmas Magic to Life
The Scout Elves Sea Star Search is part of the brand new collaboration between SEA LIFE and The Lumistella Company, creators of the globally recognised The Elf on the Shelf brand. Together, the partnership brings the beloved Christmas tradition into SEA LIFE’s immersive underwater environments, creating a unique experience that blends festive storytelling, family engagement and real-world exploration.
Designed to encourage participation, exploration and meaningful family moments, the experience offers guests the opportunity to connect with the magic of The Elf on the Shelf while discovering the wonders of the ocean. The collaboration further strengthens SEA LIFE’s commitment to delivering world-class seasonal events that help drive family visitation and create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
As part of Merlin Entertainments’ global attraction portfolio, SEA LIFE continues to develop innovative partnerships with leading family entertainment brands, combining beloved characters and stories with engaging educational experiences that inspire curiosity about the natural world.
Families can join The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves and help return the Christmas Sea Star to the top of the Undersea Christmas Tree from 20th November 2026*.
Event Details
- Event: The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf
- Suitable for: All ages
- Included with General Admission ticket
Website: https://visitsealife.com/explore/uk-events/elf-on-the-shelf/
