THURSDAYS 9.30AM
Storytime Beneath The Sea
From: $19
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MARINE PROGRAM
Nurture your teen's passion for the marine world and allow them to dive right in, with this adventurous full-day program that includes swimming with sharks! Teens 12-16 years can be immersed in all things SHARK both in and out of the water as they discover with our Biologists the impressive features and vital roles of these apex predators... then snorkel with them in Australia's largest single aquarium!
Available to participants aged 12-16. Must be competent swimmers and of good general health. Further participant exclusions and requirements apply (see below).
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This program will run on select dates during WA school holidays from from 8.45am – 3.00pm* .
Maximum 9 participants per session.
Bookings are essential. Availability is limited and is subject to change without notice.
Bookings are non-refundable. Consider the full terms & conditions below before booking.
Participants must be aged 12-16 years.
Participants will require a parent/guardian to co-sign their waiver, witnessed by an AQWA staff member on the day.
Participants must be in good general health (see exclusions below).
Participant to bring swimwear/bathers, towel, warm jacket, water bottle, hat, comfortable shoes, small waterproof camera (if desired). All other equipment is provided, however you can use your own snorkel equipment if preferred.
Participants must be capable of swimming, traversing stairs and managing snorkel equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins). In particular, participants must be confident to swim with snorkel equipment for approx. 20 minutes.
Participants must follow the directions of the Divemaster at all times during the guided snorkel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the water.
Participants must not suffer from epilepsy, asthma or heart conditions.
Not available for those under 12 years or over 16 years.
Not suitable for those with significant mobility issues.
No swimwear/bathers or towels are provided.
No duck-diving or touching/feeding of the animals is permitted in this experience.
Bookings do not include ‘priority entry’ to AQWA, so arrive with plenty of time before your booked experience starts, see below:
Start time is 8.45am. Must arrive 10 minutes prior to start time for briefing and handover.
Once signed-in, participants will not be permitted to depart from the program without a parent/guardian.
Approximate finish time is 3.00pm, dependant on number of participants on the day.
Participants will remain with an AQWA Ocean Guide at all times.
Parents/guardians are not required to stay for the program. However if they wish to watch their child Swim with Sharks they can purchase the discounted Spectator ticket as part of their booking. Ask your program Ocean Guide for approximate in-water timeframe on the day.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, the guided beach walk will be replaced by a guided glass bottom boat ride at AQWA.
Booking Terms / Cancellations / Refunds:
Once a booking is made, it is non-refundable.
Minimum numbers must be met for program to proceed. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered al alternative date, program or refund at AQWA’s discretion.
Bookings can be cancelled/rescheduled up to 7 days before the booked experience without penalty, by contacting AQWA.
Bookings cancelled/rescheduled within 7 days and up to 24 hours before the booked experience will be at AQWA’s discretion and may receive a re-booking fee (penalty).
Cancellations within 24 hours of the booked experience, missed sessions or “no-shows” on the day will NOT be refunded or rescheduled. In the instance of serious illness or injury, a medical certificate will be required.
Please read our full Terms & Conditions before purchasing an entry ticket or booking an experience.
THURSDAYS 9.30AM
From: $19
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