Group Programs
Spring & Fall Discovery Cruises
Discovery Cruises emphasize fundamental skills of inquiry through first-hand observations of natural phenomena and collection of data.
Each 2-hour cruise will have students actively participating in learning from the major disciplines in oceanography.
As our "guest" scientists cruise from station to station, professional scientists, educators and mariners encourage inquiry and discovery.
Explore chemical, physical, biological and meteorological oceanography with your students.
Collect samples of seawater to determine temperature, density, salinity, dissolved O2, and dissolved CO2.
Learn how the weather affects sampling; sample bottom communities using traps, trawl or dredge and collect surface organisms with plankton nets.
Manipulating research equipment, sampling, observing and handling (when appropriate) sea life are all part of each cruise.
Students and teachers alike record data that is useful for follow-up.
The hands-on teaching and learning techniques provide high quality, relevant, meaningful and FUN experiences for all ages. It is our goal to develop awareness, knowledge and responsible behavior concerning the sustainability of ecosystems upon which all life depends.
General Information
Reservations
Call 1-800-376-2326 or 508-385-7656 for information/reservations.
Rates: 2-hour Discovery Cruise
Non-Profit Groups: $18 per person (min 20)General Groups: $20 per person (min. 20)
Due to the
uncertainty of fuel cost, we may need to implement a temporary fuel
surcharge.
The fuel surcharge will allow us to not raise the price of our tickets
permanently.
We deeply
appreciate your understanding and partnership with us in helping to
share the burden of fuel cost increases.
A 50% deposit is required 30 days prior to cruise departure unless other arrangements have been made.
If you have a smaller group, we will try to match you up with another small group. We do accept reservations for smaller groups if they wish to pay the minimum charge. Pleae call for information.
Capacity
The Venture Inn II is Coast Guard certified to carry 63 passengers May & October, 110 passengers June-September.
Schedule
Cruises are offered on a flexible schedule in the spring and fall to meet the groups needs.
Book early for Spring and Fall! During the summer we follow a regular schedule
to accommodate the general public. Groups are welcome aboard for our
Summer 90-minute Discovery Cruise.
Plan Your Day
The OceanQuest field experience is based in Woods Hole, MA. a major center of marine science.
