Welcome night owls and sleepy seals to Zzz's Under the Sea! Get ready for a night of fun activities, nautical night lights, and a snooze under the sea stars. Please use this information for a safe and comfortable night for all. Sweet dreams!
Overnight Guide
Planning Ahead
Packing List
Please Note
Privacy in the sleeping areas will be limited. Electrical outlets are not available for charging mobile devices; a portable charging unit is recommended. Sleeping bags and mats may not exceed 32x78 inches. Showers are not available for use.
Overnight FAQs
The event is held 7:00pm-8:30am.
Due to the content of the program and the nature of the sleeping arrangements, all participants must be at least 5 years old. Guests participating in the behind-the-scenes tour must be at least 8 years old and 48 inches tall.
Check-in for the overnight begins promptly at 7:00pm. Please be on time as doors will be locked following check-in. Aquarium Security can be reached at (757) 630-1146 if needed for an unavoidable late arrival.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center reserves the right to cancel an overnight program at any time. If your overnight program is cancelled, you will be notified and receive a full refund. Refund requests cannot be made within 30 days of the overnight date.
No, sleeping spaces will be assigned based on registration.
We strongly recommend eating dinner prior to your overnight. A small treat in the evening and breakfast in the morning will be provided. Water bottle refill stations can be found near the bathrooms in the lobby and by the Ray Touch Pool.
Vending will be available for guests to purchase snacks or drinks throughout the event.
If you or your child have dietary restrictions, please reach out to Guest Services.
No, parking will be free for this event!
All guest belongings need to be stored in their vehicles the morning by 8:30am following the overnight. Due to space limitations, the Aquarium does not offer a storage location for guests’ overnight gear. The Virginia Aquarium is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Facility outlets are not available for charging mobile devices. Packing a portable charging unit is recommended. Phone service inside the Aquarium is limited, but a free WIFI network is available for guest use.
The store will be closed during the overnight but will reopen at 9:00am.
Yes, cameras are allowed inside the Aquarium. Please be mindful of exhibits that prohibit flash photography. Flash photography is not permitted after lights outs. Photography is not permitted during behind-the-scenes tours.
The overnight will take place exclusively at the North Building. As a part of the overnight price, overnight guests can explore the Aquarium, including the South Building, starting at 9:00am the next day.
