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Festival Adventure Pass
September 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - September 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
FESTIVAL ADVENTURE PASS
Weekend Pass!
Sept 13-14 | Saturday and Sunday | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Ocean Institute’s Annual Maritime Festival! The ticket includes access to the festival on Saturday and Sunday! Join us for fun interactive hands-on activities that will spark curiosity in Marine Science and Maritime History!
Pricing:
Adult: $20
Seniors (55+ y.o): $18.50
Child: (19 months – 13 y.o): $17
Infant/Toddler (0- 18 months): Free
Unlock a world of excitement with the Festival Adventure Pass! This ticket grants you access to:
Ocean Institute’s Main Campus
- Explore marine life artifacts
- Discover the history of whaling
- Participate in a scrimshaw activity
- Visit local aquaria and marine life exhibits
- Try your luck at the gold panning station
- Learn Morse code and how to send a telegram
- Experience the tide pool and shark touch tanks
- Embark on a sea monster scavenger hunt
- Pirate and Mermaid Story Times
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Pirate Story Time |
| 11:00 am – 11:20 am | Mermaid Story Time |
| 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm | Pirate Story Time |
| 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm | Mermaid Story Time |
Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf
- Explore historic vessels with our Tall Ship Tours (closes at 3:00 pm to prep for Cannon Battles)
The Festival Adventure Pass offers a full day of fun and educational activities for you and your family. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!
Active Service Members and Veterans
Ocean Institute will be offering FREE Festival General Admission for active service members and veterans.
No pre-booking is necessary; present valid identification at festival check-in to receive a ticket.
Sea Star, Captain Compass, Ocean Advocate, and Sealife Sponsor Members
Receive complimentary Festival Adventure Pass Tickets! Please log into your member account and claim tickets under household memberships. Membership Page
Questions email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org
Tickets are also available for purchase at the event!
Take Your Experience Home with our Plush Add-on!
Claim at event check-in. Limited quantity available. Don’t miss out!
Mermaid Plush Package: $30
- (1) Mermaid plush doll
- (1) Mermaid necklace
- (1) Mermaid sticker
Pirate Plush Package: $30
- (1) Pirate plush doll
- (1) Shark tooth necklace
- (1) Eyepatch
This is an item add-on only, not a ticket to an event. Package items may vary in color/style from those pictured.
F.A.Q.
What's included?
- Your Festival Adventure Pass includes access to tour the visiting tall ships, as well as access to Ocean Institute’s exhibits, including our pirate and mermaid story times, animal encounters, touch tanks, and more!
- Your pass is good for both Saturday and Sunday!
- An additional purchase is required for events such as our Mermaid Swim Shows, Tea by the Sea, Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast, School for Scallywags, etc.
Where do I park?
There is no on-site parking at the festival. Please park at Dana Hills High School and take the shuttle to Ocean Institute. Check out our Parking and Shuttles page for more information.
Where do I check in?
You will check-in at the main ticketing tent in Ocean Institute’s parking lot, where you will receive your entry wristband.
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