BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20241106T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T193516Z UID:56648-1763892000-1763901000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tours/2025-11-23/ CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20250701T175611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T203244Z UID:56108-1763892000-1763910000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n \n \n \n \n \n Our rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today!\n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-6/2025-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T133000 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233656Z UID:50642-1763893800-1763904600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-11-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123500 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20250813T210336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T050243Z UID:57162-1763899200-1763901300@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding/2025-11-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20250616T172711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T172711Z UID:57608-1763901000-1763906400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Shanty Sunday DESCRIPTION:Sea Shanty Sundays\n \n \n \n \n \n Ahoy mateys! You are invited to sing sea shanties with the pirate band\, Queen Anne’s Blouse\, on the Spirit of Dana Point docked at Ocean Institute’s Maritime Village! \n \n \n \n \n \n This is your opportunity to dress\, talk\, and sing like a pirate. Bring your family and friends and enjoy singing along to classic and original sea shanties based on our fascinating maritime history.  Get an introduction to the life of a sailor on a tall ship.  Learn nautical terms and phrases.  Hear stories about the legendary sea cave\, Richard Henry Dana Jr.\, and the real pirate who attacked San Juan Capistrano in 1818.\n \n \n \n \n \n Costumes are welcome\, but not required!\n\nIncluded with General Admission!\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-shanty-sunday/2025-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Sea Shanty Sundays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20251021T061109 CREATED:20250717T203509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T093256Z UID:55691-1763906400-1763910000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2/2025-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR