The Ocean Institute will welcome Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington, two tall ships from the State of Washington, January 5-17. The two tall ships will be open for tours during their stay (except on the two Mondays, January 9 & 16), and are included in the price of general admission to the Ocean Institute.
The Ocean Institute is open weekdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., admission is $5. Weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $10 for ages 13-54 and $7.50 ages 55+ and 2-12. Under 2 is free.
Cannon Battles: The Spirit of Dana Point, the Ocean Institute’s tall ship, will engage the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in a mock cannon battle in the ocean nearby the Institute on Saturday, January 7, and Saturday, January 14, 1 – 4 pm. Costs: $60/Adult (18-54)
$50/Senior (55 & up), $50/Active Duty Military (ID required), $40/Child (12 and under; minimum age 4).
About the Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The facility includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. Ocean-based exhibits are open to the public seven days a week. Visitors can explore the underwater world while participating in fun activities designed to indulge ocean curiosity. Throughout the year, the Ocean Institute also offers organized family programs, summer camps, cruises, tallship sails, and other unique events including our annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival and the Festival of Whales.
Address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Website: www.ocean-institute.org
Phone: (949) 496-2274
Jim Graves
