Dana Point, CALIF., – The Ocean Institute is offering two more Catalina Island Snorkeling Cruises on August 1 & 15, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The cruise is a day-long trip onboard the R/V Sea Explorer featuring snorkeling, catch-and-release fishing and a BBQ dinner off the beautiful coast of Catalina Island.
San Clemente Island Snorkeling Trip – And, specially added in 2009, there will be a snorkeling trip to San Clemente Island on Saturday, August 29, 8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Participants will make a rare 50-mile trip to the pristine waters off San Clemente Island which, due to its location, gets few visitors.
The island is a military compound, so participants are not allowed to go onshore and some areas may be restricted due to military exercises.
Cost $78 (Ocean Institute members $70). For ages 9+, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cruise information and reservations: (949) 496-2274, dial “0” for the operator.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.
The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
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Submitted By;
Jim Graves
