Are you looking for an enriching and fun experience for your homeschooling family? Clearwater Marine Aquarium invites you to Homeschool Aquatic Adventures with a special package designed just for you on select dates!
About the Homeschool Programs
Delve into the world of Marine Science through our classroom-based Marine Biology 101 program, our thrilling Sea Life Safari eco-boat tour, or both!
Sea Life Safari
Join us for a 90-minute scenic eco-boat cruise around our local estuary. Be a part of citizen science, and observe data collection in action, as we perform a net pull and conduct a “show and tell” onboard of sea creatures found in the grass beds and sand flats of the bay. Get your feet wet at a local shell island and collect seashells.
Marine Biology 101 Classroom Program
Would you like to participate in an engaging classroom program? Join us during our one-hour Marine Biology 101 Biologist-Led Classroom program. Discuss animal adaptations and strategies necessary for survival in different habitats. Examine the life cycles, environment, and feeding methodologies of various marine animals using touch to explore biofacts and live touch tank invertebrates.
Don’t miss this chance to blend learning and fun in one exciting day! We look forward to welcoming your family to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where education and adventure go hand in hand.
Program Combo Options:
Homeschool Option 1 – Sea Life Safari Charter + Admission
$35 per person
Homeschool Option 2 – Classroom Program + Admission
$15 per person:
Homeschool Option 3 – Sea Life Safari Charter + Classroom Program + Admission
$40 per person:
Please Note:
- You may check in anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Since programs begin promptly at their scheduled times, we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before your program starts.
- Please enter through the 3rd floor main entrance. After proceeding through security, check in with a ticketing member. A Marine Academy Biologist will meet you on the 1st floor by the “Programs Meeting Spot” sign at least 15 minutes before the program starts to escort you to your boat or classroom.
- Parking is not included in your ticket price. Seasonal rate applies for parking in the CMA garage.
- Please check your printed tickets for your specific program selections and times. Programs will begin promptly at the scheduled times. Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate late arrivals.
- Each attending child must be accompanied by at least one adult throughout the entire program and while on Clearwater Marine Aquarium property. One adult can supervise multiple children, including siblings, or friends.
- Guest Services, Shark Bites Cafe, the Gift Shop, and the main exit can all be found on the 3rd level of the Visitor’s Center.
- Self-guided general admission is included. Registration and payment are required to participate on boat routes as space is limited.
- Registration and payment is required to participate in the classroom program as space is limited.
- The Sea Life Safari boat tour will depart at the time listed on your ticket. Please arrive at the “Programs Meeting Spot” on the first floor at least 15 minutes prior to avoid missing the tour.
- The boat tour will run rain or shine. However, if severe weather arises, such as heavy rain, fog that limits the Captain’s visibility, or lightning in the area, the trip may be cancelled or return early. The island stop may be canceled due to weather or inaccessibility, and boat routes may be altered by captain at any time.