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UID:56644-1762682400-1762691400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:57767-1762855200-1762864200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-11/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:56647-1763805600-1763814600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-22/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:56648-1763892000-1763901000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-23/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:57768-1764324000-1764333000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-28/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:56649-1764410400-1764419400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-29/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:56650-1764496800-1764505800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-30/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014916
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T215723Z
UID:56653-1765013400-1765024200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-06/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T220554Z
UID:59555-1765099800-1765110600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-07/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251021T215624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T215636Z
UID:58906-1765359000-1765366200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions.  \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton. \n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-whale-and-marine-life-tour/
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day,R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:59581-1766741400-1766752200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Oceanlnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the DanaPoint Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migratingblue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; theimpressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals andsea lions.\nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief youwith information on our local speciesbefore boarding\, and they will be on hand during thecruise to provide insight on all the marine life youencounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting throughmud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-26/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:59582-1766827800-1766838600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Oceanlnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the DanaPoint Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migratingblue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; theimpressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals andsea lions.\nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief youwith information on our local speciesbefore boarding\, and they will be on hand during thecruise to provide insight on all the marine life youencounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting throughmud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-27/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:59583-1766914200-1766925000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Oceanlnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the DanaPoint Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migratingblue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; theimpressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals andsea lions.\nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief youwith information on our local speciesbefore boarding\, and they will be on hand during thecruise to provide insight on all the marine life youencounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting throughmud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-28/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20241106T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z
UID:59584-1767000600-1767011400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Oceanlnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the DanaPoint Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migratingblue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; theimpressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals andsea lions.\nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief youwith information on our local speciesbefore boarding\, and they will be on hand during thecruise to provide insight on all the marine life youencounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting throughmud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours-2025-12-06/2025-12-29/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153003Z
UID:58284-1767346200-1767357000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-02/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T163412Z
UID:59448-1767519000-1767529800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170318Z
UID:59449-1768037400-1768048200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-10/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T173331Z
UID:59450-1768123800-1768134600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180450Z
UID:59451-1768642200-1768653000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-17/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183331Z
UID:59452-1768728600-1768739400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-18/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190342Z
UID:59453-1768815000-1768825800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-19/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T193312Z
UID:59454-1769333400-1769344200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-25/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200347Z
UID:59455-1769851800-1769862600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-01-31/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T203348Z
UID:59456-1769938200-1769949000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-01/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014917
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T210419Z
UID:59457-1770456600-1770467400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014918
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T213341Z
UID:59458-1770543000-1770553800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-08/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014918
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220411Z
UID:59459-1771061400-1771072200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-14/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014918
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223408Z
UID:59460-1771147800-1771158600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-15/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014918
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T230329Z
UID:59462-1771666200-1771677000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-21/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T014918
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113345Z
UID:59463-1771752600-1771763400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean lnstitute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-02-22/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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