Sailing Adventures: Day Sails

Ages: 10 to adult

When:

This program will return May 2010.

Fees:

$59 youth (ages 10-17)/$69 adult
per person general public
$49 youth (ages 10-17)/$59 adult
per person Aquarium members

Where:

The sailboat departs from Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, 1.5 miles from the Aquarium.

Become a marine scientist for a day! You'll experience the 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.

You'll get your hands wet gathering plankton, testing water samples and observing the fascinating bottom-dwelling creatures found in our sampling equipment. Along the way you may get to see whales, dolphins and sea otters, all common visitors to the bay. You'll learn about the history of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and how this resource-rich environment has been utilized and studied over the years.

Everyone can take a turn at the helm steering the boat and you'll learn about navigation and sailing. Small group sizes allow everyone to actively participate in the science activities.

Don't miss this rare view of the bay and the amazing creatures that live there.

Reservations

Space is Limited: We recommend you pre-register for all events.

By Phone: Call our reservation center
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. (except holidays)

(866) 963–9645 Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada

(831) 647–6886

In Person: You may register at the Aquarium Adventures desk in the main lobby of the Aquarium.

Fees: Registration fees do not include Aquarium admission. Members will be asked to present their membership cards at boarding time. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cancellation: We require at least 72 hours notice in order to offer a refund. A cancellation fee of $5 applies. Reservations and cancellations are processed by phone or in person (not by e-mail).

Charter Sails: For a private event, charter the Derek M. Baylis and her crew for a sailing adventure. By appointment only. Contact our reservation center for more information.

Questions? For questions, call our reservation center or e-mail aquariumadventures@mbayaq.org.

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