Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast
September 13 and 14
8:15 am – 10:00 am
Join us for an enchanting breakfast event where you’ll dine with mermaids and pirate mateys! Indulge in a delicious brunch board while being treated to a dazzling mermaid swim show. The experience also includes a sword-fighting lesson from our dastardly pirates, a captivating storytime session, and a photo opportunity with the mermaids and pirates. Plus, every ticket includes a Festival Adventure Pass for even more fun and excitement throughout the day!
Event Highlights:
- Sumptuous Breakfast and Brunch Board
- Spectacular Mermaid Swim Show
- Swashbuckling Sword-fighting Lesson
- Engaging Story Time
- Photo Opportunity with Mermaids and Pirates
- Festival Adventure Pass Included with Every Ticket
Pricing:
Adults/Seniors/Child: $70
Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must also purchase tickets. This event sells out!
Please check in at the ticketing tent located at Ocean Institute’s Main Parking Lot.
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 time should I be there?
Check-in will begin at 8:15 am. Please arrive early in order to find parking. The event will begin at 9:00 am.
What should I bring?
Please make sure to have your ticket on your phone or printed out. Pirate and mermaid costumes are encouraged!
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 and receive a wristband labeled with the time of your event. You can then proceed to Ocean Institute’s main entrance. When the event is about to start, our staff will direct you inside.
What is included?
- Your ticket includes a delicious breakfast, a mermaid swim show, a sword-fighting lesson with our pirates, photo opportunities, and the Festival Adventure Pass.
- The pass gives you access to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits and tours of all the visiting ships, for both days of the festival! The Institute and ships will open at 9:00 am. Ship tours will end at 2:00 pm to start battle preparations, so make sure to see those first!
- Children cannot attend Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast by themselves; adults must also purchase tickets.
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