Summer is a great time to see whales, dolphins, otters and sea lions off the coast of Santa Cruz! Join OLLI for a two-day trip celebrating our cetacean neighbors.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Day One: Behind-the-scenes tour at the UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center. During our tour, a knowledgeable Seymour Center docent will guide us through the special sights and sounds of a working marine lab. Before and after our tour, you’ll have free time to explore additional indoor exhibits and outdoor interpretive pathways. Skillfully trained interpreters help answer questions and offer insights into the discovery center exhibits and live aquaria in their collection.
Day Two: 3+ hours cruising Monterey Bay via charter boat to view whales and other sea life. Humpback whales are among the more commonly seen whales, along with Orcas, Blue whales, Minke whales, sea otters, porpoise and dolphins.
EXCURSION ALSO INCLUDES:
- Round trip luxury motor coach transportation from Davis
- Lunch at The Inn at Pasatiempo’s Back Nine Grill- day one
- Overnight accommodations at the Courtyard Marriott Santa Cruz
- Free time for no-host dinner & sightseeing in Santa Cruz - day one
- Hosted continental breakfast and box lunch while whale watching – day two
- OLLI staff on-site to coordinate all activities
There are two enrollment options for this excursion. Please scroll to the bottom of the screen to see if you are viewing course code 241SNR910 or course code 241SNR912.
- Single room occupancy enrollment is 241SNR910 ($750 per person)
- Double room occupancy enrollment is 241SNR912 ($715 per person)
Please make sure you are enrolling for the course number which matches the room occupancy you prefer. For further assistance, contact student services at 530-757-8777.