Sleepover at Maui Ocean Center

It’s back! After a long hiatus, the opportunity to sleep with the sharks comes back to Maui Ocean Center with our exciting sleepover program. Keiki (children) can bring their friends to sleep with sharks, rays and tropical fish in our Open Ocean Exhibit. Dream whilst surrounded in a world of marine wonders and create core memories for the whole ʻOhana!

Pricing and Participants

·      Fee: $125 per person (15% discount for members: $106.50)

·      Ages: 7-12 recommended (minimum age: 7, older children welcome)

·      Group Size: 15-40 participants

·      Chaperone Ratio: 1 adult (21+) per 8 children

What’s Included

·      Evening snacks and light continental breakfast

·      Educational activities and presentations

·      Movie night in Makai Theater

·      Behind-the-scenes experiences

·      Sleeping area in the open ocean exhibit

Sample Schedule

Evening

·      6:45 PM: Check-in

·      7:00 PM: Orientation

·      7:15 PM: Coral reef presentation and scavenger hunt

·      7:45 PM: Group activities

·      9:00 PM: Movie and snacks

·      10:30 PM: Lights out

Morning

·      6:30 AM: Wake-up

·      7:10 AM: Assist with morning feedings

·      8:00 AM: Breakfast

·      8:30 AM: Educational activities

·      9:30 AM: Program ends

What to Bring

·      Sleeping bag and pillow

·      Toiletries

·      Reusable water bottle

·      Pajamas and change of clothes

·      Close-toe shoes

Important Information

·      Advance booking required (2 weeks for public, 30 days for private)

·      50% deposit at booking, final payment 72 hours prior

·      No refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks

·      Permission slip required for all participants

2025 Public Sleepover Dates

Public sleepover dates are available one Friday per month*. Private sleepovers are available most dates with at least 30 days advance notice. Please contact us as early as possible due to staff scheduling for both public and private bookings.

·      March 28th

·      April 11th

·      May 9th

·      June 13th

·      July 11th

·      August 8th

·      September 12th

·      October 17th

·      November 21st

·      December 12th

For private bookings, please provide your top 3 desired dates upon inquiry. Please be advised that not all desired dates may be available due to staffing or prescheduled public or private events at Maui Ocean Center. Please see FAQ’s for any further questions, or email fanakalea@mauioceancenter.com

*Public sleepover dates are subject to change