Sunset and Moonrise Cruise

Welcome Members! Members are required to reserve a time slot for each visit at no additional charge. Please visit here to learn how to reserve your spot.

Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City ofVirginia Beach will charge a modest fee to park in Virginia Aquarium parking lots from April 1 through October 31, 2022. Member parking is FREE. To activate your free parking, please call Membership Services at 757-385-0279. Additional information:

https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

***If you receive an error message while checking out, please call (757) 385-3474 and use option 3 to connect with our Guest Services team and confirm your ticket purchase. Ticket purchases generally go through despite the error, all you need to do is call to confirm.***

 

 

Open Daily.   9:00 am – 5 pm through May 27,2022   |   9:00am - 6 pm May 28, 2022 - September 5, 2021

Parking is $5/car (April 1 -October 31) and is payable by credit card at kiosks conveniently located at each Aquarium parking lot. For more information please visit: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

Thank you for purchasing your tickets online! We look forward to SEAing soon and hope you enjoy your visit. Please click here for more details.

Adult (Ages 12-61)
Senior (Ages 62+)
Child (Ages 3-11)
Infant (Ages 2 and under)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us on an unforgettable 90-minute excursion offering unparalleled close-up observations of bottlenose dolphins! Staff & volunteers trained by Aquarium experts share a program based on our three decades of experience and provide discussions on incredible dolphin behaviors and what is being done to conserve the species. We adhere to all responsible wildlife viewing guidelines.

Guests should check-in 45 minutes prior to the boat departure time at the dock adjacent to the Main Building parking lot at 717 General Booth Blvd. Tickets are only available online. Trips are subject to boating conditions, but will not be canceled due to precipitation. To confirm trip status, please call the Virginia Aquarium at (757) 385-FISH.

Tips and What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the elements. Non-skid shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Allow ample time for parking. Children under 3 must be included in your reservation.

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Step behind the scenes of the Restless Planet to watch a feeding with the largest and heaviest lizards on Earth. The Virginia Aquarium is home to four Komodo dragons that are trained to a target pole and laser pointer which makes daily interactions, such as feedings, safe for both dragons and handlers.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.
- Participants must be able to navigate stairs

 

Peer from atop the Chesapeake Light Tower aquarium to learn about sea turtles species - their diets, behaviors, and species survival plan - and the backstory of the turtles in our care.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.

The Virginia Aquarium is home to a massive network of water processing infrastructure. Learn about the water quality process and filtration systems behind the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium, a 50,000-gallon exhibit that cycles 600 gallons of water per minute.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.

Join us above the Norfolk Canyon exhibit to see our sharks from a new perspective. Our team will share in-depth knowledge on the shark species that reside here, as well as details on their diet, their behaviors, and the Norfolk Canyon itself, lying deep in the Atlantic Ocean nearly 60 miles off the coast.

- Each program runs for about 45 minutes
- Participants must be at least 8 years old
- Participants must be at least 48" tall
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult (18+)
- Phones, cameras, and other loose articles are not permitted on the tours.
- Participants must be able to navigate stairs

Virginia Aquarium members are fin-tastic, and to celebrate, we are throwing an evening just for you! Join us for an evening of fun and enjoy the Aquarium after the school groups and daytime crowds have left for the day.

View fireworks without the crowds and from a unique vantage point: aboard the Atlantic Explorer! This special cruise boards at 8:00 p.m., departs the Virginia Aquarium at 8:30 p.m. and returns to the dock after the show is over. This trip is weather dependent.

Plan to join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults (21+ only)! Whether you bring a friend or choose to come alone, you are invited to leisurely enjoy all of the animals and exhibits, free from daytime crowds and high-energy kiddos.

ID is required at the door and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Families that have members with any ability are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory-friendly environment. Explore at your own pace before we open the doors to the general public.

Join us for our most interactive tour as families have the opportunity to assist in the collection of fish, invertebrates, and plankton using the same tools and methods as marine scientists. Put your observation and investigation skills to the test as we identify adaptations that marine animals possess to survive their special habitat. Please arrive at 8:30am for sign-in and boarding.

 

Trips are subject to boating conditions, but will not be canceled due to precipitation. To confirm trip status, please call the Virginia Aquarium at(757) 385-FISH.

 

Tips and What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the elements. Non-skid shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Allow ample time for parking.  Children under 3 must be included in your reservation.