Birthday Parties

Looking for a great new idea for a birthday party? Celebrate and share the experience of a lifetime with family and friends. A Clearwater Marine Aquarium party host will guide you through your party.

Birthday Party FAQ

Party Details

Price: $350
Number of Attendees: 15
Days Available: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Location: Event Rooms on 4th Floor
Party Times: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All Parties Include

Admission to CMA
2 hour party rental space
Birthday Host
Party Supplies (tables, chairs, cups, napkins, tablecloths)
Special gift for birthday child

Before You Book

Members receive 20% discount on party package prices
Party guest count includes every child, adult, and member (infants 0–2 not included in total count)
Party cannot exceed maximum capacity
A two-week notice is required for all bookings
Payment is due at time of reservation. This will allow us to hold your date.
Parking is not included and must be pre-purchased online ($10.00).

Decorations & More

The aquarium has a no balloon policy. For the safety of our animals and the risk posed to our waterways. Other items not permitted: noise makers, live animals (ie goldfish as favors or pets)
Some additional table decorations and party favors can be added by the parent. Please contact Events for approval before you purchase any decorations.

Food & Beverage

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will provide all food & beverage accommodations for Birthday Parties. We do not supply Birthday Cakes at this time. Selections must be selected (4) days prior to your scheduled Birthday Party.

Choose (1) item from Column A, and (2) items from Column B. All meals will be presented separately, and accommodated with disposable plateware and flatware.

Price includes water or ice tea beverages. Unlimited soda and juice available for $1.50 extra per person.

Cheese Quesadillas
(3) Mini Cuban Sandwiches
(6) Mini Corn Dogs
(3) Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces

Fresh Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Veggie Tray
Fresh Pub Chips
House-made Mac and Cheese

Optional Add-Ons

Participate in a show and shell educational session with a marine biologist. Learn fun facts and see up close invertebrates such as a hermit crab and sea urchin. Learn about sea turtles and dolphins with biofacts- a sea turtle carapace and dolphin skull.

$75.00

Create a hermit crab craft to take home with tips on how to be a marine biologist when you visit your local beach.

$75.00

Come get your picture taken with one of our high-energy dolphins! Pose while our professional photographers capture the action moment to remember forever.

Based on Availability
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
1:50 p.m.

Individual or Group (Max. 10)
Includes (1) 6×8 Photo

$39.95 Group; $29.95 Individual

Explore Clearwater Bay during this 60-minute eco-boat cruise. Learn about members of our local dolphin population, travel around a bird sanctuary island, and view seasonal local wildlife.

Based on Availability

$19.99 per person

Booking

All persons attending the party are included in the party count. When booking a party, the party room is available only for the time booked, so you should start on time to receive the full experience. Due to safety and capacity limitations there is a 15-person maximum, including adults and children.