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4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Enjoy drinks, music, and a spectacular fireworks show from the water aboard the RV Sea Explorer. Friday, July 4th 7:30pm - 10:00pm Guests (3 and over): $65 Toddlers (2 and under): $10
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Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
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Summer Camp 2025 Session 3
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Adventure Sail
Set sail with OI for an unforgettable family adventure! Start with a muster and dive into hands-on activities like raising sail, navigation, helmsmanship, and bow watch. Enjoy a thrilling demonstration of the ship’s cannon as our crew showcases naval gunnery. This exciting program is perfect for families looking to create lasting memories on the open […]
Guided Snorkel Tour
Guided Snorkel TourExplore the ocean with us!Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the Ocean Institute for gear fitting, then […]
Summer Camp 2025 Session 4
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Summer Camp 2025 Session 5
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Canceled Bioluminescence Night Cruise
BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.* Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to […]
Canceled Guided Snorkel Tour
Guided Snorkel Tour Explore the ocean with us! Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of […]
Canceled Bioluminescence Night Cruise
BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.* Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to […]
Summer Camp 2025 Session 6
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Sunset Sail
Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship. During the summer, enjoy […]
Summer Camp 2025 Session 7
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