Inspired Field Trips

One of a Kind Experiences

Ocean Institute Field Trips

 

Now Accepting Reservations for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Please note, field trip programs are only available on weekdays September through May.

Maritime History

Hands-On History

Virtual Learning Science and History

Exploring The Past And Present

Science Labs & Cruises

The Ocean Is Our Classroom

Inspiring Learning Experience Is The Teacher

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. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to overnight programs. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning.

As the cornerstone of our mission, education brings discovery and learning to each student. Our immersive- based field trips foster STEAM exploration, promote critical thinking, drive life-changing learning opportunities and abide with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for educational programming.

Ocean Institute Terms & Conditions for Field Trips

Please carefully review these policies.

 Updated September 2024

Deposits

  • 30% of total
  • Due 30 days after booking
  • NON-REFUNDABLE

Rescheduling

  • 1st request – no cost
  • Additional rescheduling requests, starting January 1, 2025- An additional 2.5% fee per transfer.

Full Payment

  • Due 45 days before program

    Cancellations

    • Deposit – NON-REFUNDABLE
    • Cancelled over 45 days out, current payment minus deposit returned
    • Cancelled under 45 days out – full payment NON-REFUNDABLE

    Program Fees 

    • Payments via credit card have a 3.5% processing fee
    • Starting January 1, 2025- All program reservations have an additional 3% booking and processing fee

    24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
    Dana Point, CA 92629

    Phone: 949-496-2274 ext 359
    Email: fieldtrips@oceaninstitute.org