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
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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