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“Morning Breeze Cruise” Features Music, Opportunity to View Ocean Wildlife
The Ocean Institute joins with Jazz! FM 88.5 KSBR radio regularly to present a “Morning Breeze Cruise.” Visitors enjoy a two and one-half hour marine mammal cruise off the coast of Dana Point while listening to an eclectic blend of relaxing music mixed live to enhance your voyage.
Upcoming cruise dates: Sunday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost $35 adults, $22 for children ages 4-12 (Ocean Institute members $22 adult, $19 child). Includes weekend admission to the Ocean Education Center. Cruise information and reservations: visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274, dial “0” for the operator.
Mother’s Day Tall Ship Sails at the Ocean Institute
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ocean Institute on Sunday, May 9. The Institute is offering two sailing activities:
Mother’s Day Brunch Sail (ages 4 – adult) – Treat your mom to an exciting morning brunch while sailing aboard the traditional wooden schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Join the ship’s crew in raising the sails and steering the vessel as you enjoy the beautiful scenery off the southern California coast. Relax with mom and enjoy the scrumptious meal prepared by Spirit’s cook. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $45/adult, $30 child.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail (ages 4 – adult) – Sail with mom on the Spirit of Dana Point. Hoist sail, steer the ship or simply relax and enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the water. Light refreshments included. 2-4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $38.50/adult, $21.50 child.
To register, or for additional information, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
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.
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.
