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 in the unique night ocean tour with the Ocean Institute.

Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds, sea lions, and bioluminescent plankton. A meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of these drifting organisms which have the ability to make their own light. Also, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton, to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphin who feed on them

Cost:
$45/Adult (18-54)
$35/Senior (55 & up)
$35/Active Duty Military (ID required)
$25/Child (4 -17)

Tickets are here.

Members receive a 10% discount; enter your Member ID # in the “Have a code” field to receive your discount. Groups of 4 or more receive a 25% discount off each ticket. This cannot be combined with a Member discount. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.