Aquarium of the Pacific Offers Whale Watch Combo Tickets

By Marilyn Padilla

Long Beach, CA - The public can enjoy a cool holiday weekend through the Aquarium’s whale watch combo ticket, which includes a trip at sea to explore local marine life and admission to the Aquarium to meet over 11,000 animals. The Aquarium will also be extending its hours and will remain open until 10 p.m. in celebration of Labor from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, September 7.

The Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises invite the public to set sail on one of the two daily three and a half hour whale watch excursions at 11:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. for the chance to see endangered blue whales. Aquarium experts will be on board to answer questions about blue whales and to talk about blue whale conservation issues and how to help these and other marine mammals. Join the adventure by purchasing a combo ticket for a day at the Aquarium and trip at sea to learn more about the largest animal on the planet.

WHEN: Twice daily at 11:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
After Sept. 9, 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. / 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. on weekends only

WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

COST: The Blue Whale Watch combo ticket is available for purchase on-site at Aquarium of the Pacific and may be purchased in advance by calling 562-590-3100. Prices are $62.95 adult 12+, $54.95 senior 62+, and $38.95 child (includes whale watch & Aquarium admission).

INFO: For more information, the public call 562-590-3100 or can visit www.aquariumofpacific.org

AQUARIUM: The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is dedicated to instilling a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. The Aquarium is home to over 11,000 animals and features the award winning Whales: Voices in the Sea bilingual kiosk exhibit and the Whales: A Journey with Giants multimedia film. A world of discovery awaits.

HARBOR BREEZE
CORP: Harbor Breeze Cruises has been providing public Whale Watching, Worldport, and Charter Cruises for over 18 years in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Their experienced Captains provide a comprehensive narration about the characteristics of each cruise. Our double-deck sightseeing vessels are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified safe and are complete with seating, snack bar, restrooms, salon, and plenty of outside viewing room for everyone.

Photo Credit: Andrew Reitsma

To view Aquarium of the Pacific's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to: http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-33-Aquarium_of_the_Pacific