Summer Hands-On Discovery Cruises

This was the best day of my son's life (his own words). I would highly recommend anybody of any age attending. Make sure to bring your camera!"  This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member June 28, 2005

As you cruise from station to station aboard our certified and fully equipped research vessel, enjoy the historic beauty of Woods Hole during a 90 minute Hands-On Discovery Cruise.

The Discovery Cruises give passengers an introduction to the major disciplines within oceanography. Passengers are actively involved manipulating equipment, collecting data, and discovering the wonder of ocean sciences.

Time during the cruise is divided among three stations.

In the stern of the vessel passengers are concentrating on the biological aspects of oceanography. Pull lobster traps, drag a plankton net; use a Discovery Scope to see microorganisms collected.

Reach into our live tank handle and learn the natural history sea life you captured.

In the bow passengers are operating the instrumentation and equipment useful to study physical and meteorological oceanography.

In the cabin the group explores basic chemistry of seawater.

The OceanQuest staff will guide you through a program that will be relevant, comprehensive, interesting, and fun!

A FUN, INTERESTING, & MOTIVATING learning experience for All Ages!

2008 Summer Schedule and Tickets

June 16 -June 27*

Monday -Friday
12 pm and 2 pm
Save $2 per ticket excluding under 4

June 30 - Labor Day Weekend

Monday-Friday
10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

Saturday Cruises*
12 pm & 2 pm

*Advance Reservations Required

Call for after season cruises

Tickets

Adults/Teens: $22.00
Children 4-12: $17.00
under 4: $5.00
Infants free

Tickets are sold at the dock
MC/Visa/American Express /Discover Welcome

Reservations strongly recommended for all Cruises

Cruises may be cancelled due to weather or if passenger count does not meet cruise minimum. We will make every effort to reschedule passengers on another cruise.