Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Virginia Beach, VA – This winter season, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will begin whale watching boat tours on December 20, 2024. Guests will experience a two-and-a-half-hour boat ride on the Atlantic Ocean in search of humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.
Tours are narrated by experienced naturalist who will answer guests’ questions and share information about whales, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds and waterfowl. The whale watching season is scheduled to tour until March 9, 2025.
The Virginia Aquarium’s boat, Atlantic Explorer, is equipped with a bathroom, climate-controlled cabin, and indoor and outdoor seating. The boat also has snacks and refreshments available for purchase. Tickets are $34.95 for guests two-years-old and over. Members receive a discounted rate of $32.95. A portion of all ticket sales supports the Aquarium’s education, research, and conservation initiatives.
The Aquarium Boat Dock is located at the Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Boulevard, on Owls Creek. Recommended clothing includes layers. Boat tours are weather permitting, and whale sightings are not guaranteed.
The Virginia Aquarium is a proud member of Whale SENSE , a voluntary education and recognition program committed to responsible whale-watching practices. The Virginia Aquarium partners with Rover Cruises for boat tours.
Buy boat tour tickets and view the season schedule at VirginiaAquarium.com/boat-tours .
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. The Aquarium aspires to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability, leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach, the Aquarium operates as a city department in partnership with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation. The Aquarium is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.
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