Booking

Sleepovers

If your group is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, join us at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher for our Sleeping with the Fishes program. This overnight program will have your group “swimming” with excitement for months! It is perfect for scouts, Y-guides, church, and a variety of youth groups.

Select from the dates provided and check back weekly for new weekend date availability.

 

If you are interested in reserving a date for Sunday-Thursday please send an e-mail request by clicking HERE

Information and Reservations

For questions about our Sleeping with the Fishes program, please contact the Special Activities Coordinator Phone: 910-772-0530 Or send an e-mail request by clicking HERE

Sleepovers

Sleeping with the Fishes

Spend a night with the fish at the Aquarium with your group! Participants will learn about some of our animals and make their very own Gyotaku craft. Sleep in front of our 235,000-gallon Cape Fear Shoals habitat as sharks, eels, and a sea turtle swim close by. Snacks, craft supplies, and breakfast are provided.

Choose from the dates highlighted in green on the calendar after you click on the "Reserve button". Dates highlighted in red are already booked. Dates highlighted in yellow are now available due to a cancellation. Please only enter 1 for the program deposit, do not enter your number of participants.

$50 per person
Minimum of 15 participants
Maximum of 30 participants

 

*A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve this program. Our sleepovers are for groups of 15 or more, it is not for individuals.

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