Aquarium Adventures Programs

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Get an insider’s view of the Aquarium. Each 50-minute tour will give you a chance to interact with our staff, discover the hidden life of animals and learn about our ocean research.

Family Seashore Sleepover

Enjoy the Aquarium with your family after hours and fall asleep next to your favorite exhibit! We offer fun activities throughout the night, or you can explore the Aquarium on your own before ending the evening with a bedtime snack. In the morning, wake up with the fishes and enjoy a continental breakfast in the Portola Restaurant.

Youth Group Seashore Sleepovers

Youth groups can have a great overnight experience at the Aquarium. It’s a chance to explore the Aquarium after hours, and sleep beside our world-class exhibits. Throughout the evening, we'll offer a variety of activities led by our staff.

Morning Rounds

Interact with our exhibit animals as an aquarist would. Go behind the scenes before the Aquarium opens and see what goes into the start of each day. You'll even feed some of our animals.

Fishing for History: A Cannery Row Tour

Journey through time along the street made famous by John Steinbeck. Discover Cannery Row's history, from the time of Monterey's native peoples through the days of the "Sardine Capital of the World." Co-sponsored by the Monterey Maritime and History Museum.

Sailing Adventures: Day Sails

Become a marine scientist for a day! Experience the natural wonders of Monterey Bay first-hand as you work alongside Aquarium naturalists aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean research.

Sailing Adventures: Sunset Sails

Join us for a spectacular sunset sail on the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy light refreshments and watch for wildlife on the bay.