SouthCoast Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 16

ocean institute SPECIAL EVENTS *Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. SUMMER adventures SINGLE-DAY CAMPS Mother’s Day Dolphin Discovery Cruise This Mother’s Day, give your mom an experience she won’t soon forget! Join the Captain and Crew of the R/V Sea Explorer as you cruise alongside local wildlife. Sea lions and marine birds are a sure thing. You are also likely to encounter dolphin that are coastal residents and maybe even a whale. Cookies, pastries, coffee, and tea are provided. Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm Hours: 2.5 hours Date: May 10 Price: $35/adult and $22/child Members: $22/adult; $19/child Junior Neptunes Ages 6–8 Discover what life is like underwater as you meet “Big Al,” the fish from the popular children’s book Big Al, interact with the animals in our lab, and conduct investigations in underwater adaptations. You will also have the opportunity to venture out on the ocean aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, first exploring the harbor and then taking a brief trip outside to view the local sea lions. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Dates: April 7 Price: $75 (Members: $68) Junior Oceanographer Mother’s Day Brunch Sail Ages 4–Adult * Treat your mom to a fun and scrumptious morning brunch while sailing aboard the traditional wooden schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Join the ship’s crew in raising the sails and steering the vessel or simply sit back and relax as you experience the beautiful scenery of the southern California coast. Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Hours: 3 hours Date: May 10 Price: $55/adult; $30/child Members: $50/adult; $25/child Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail Ages 4–Adult * Sail with mom on the majestic tallship Spirit of Dana Point. Hoist sail, steer the ship or take it easy and enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the water. Light refreshments included. Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm Hours: 2.5 hours Date: May 10 Price: $38.50/adult; $21.50/child Members: $35.50/adult; $19.50/child Father’s Day Blue Whale Discovery Cruise While onboard the R/V Sea Explorer, enjoy a wonderful morning with Ocean Institute scientists as they introduce you to wildlife along southern California’s coastline, including a wide variety of birds, fish, microscopic plankton, and animals that live in sediment retrieved from the ocean floor. Encounter a pod of playful dolphin or cruise alongside a passing whale. Light pastries, cookies, and coffee will be provided. Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm Hours: 2.5 hours Date: June 21 Price: $35/adult and $22/child Members: $22/adult; $19/child SIGN UP TODAY 14 | S Magazine 949.496.2274 Father’s Day Adventure at Sea Ages 4–Adult * Sign aboard for an exciting voyage on a real tallship! First, you and dad will join the crew in handling lines and raising sails. Then, you will enjoy a delicious meal prepared onboard by our ship’s cook. After, you may help steer the ship, listen to stories of legend and lore, or just sit back and enjoy being out on the open ocean. This thrilling sail will create memories you’ll not soon forget! Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Hours: 3 hours Date: June 21 Price: $45/adult; $35/child; Members: $40/adult; $30/child Father’s Day Afternoon Sail Ages 4–Adult * Take dad sailing aboard the majestic tallship Spirit of Dana Point. Hoist sail, steer the ship, or simply sit back and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the water. Light refreshments included. Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm Hours: 2.5 hours Date: June 21 Price: $38.50/adult; $21.50/child Members: $35.50/adult; $19.50/child 4th of July Fireworks Cruise Ages 5–Adult * Join us aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a sunset cruise! At sea, you’ll have a unique and unbeatable