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 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.
February 28th
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
