South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor: Plan Your Visit ~ Tickets

Celebrate your child's big day with over 5,000 fishy friends at the South Carolina Aquarium. Voted the #1 attraction in Charleston, the South Carolina Aquarium provides an entertaining and educational setting for your next birthday bash. Let us dive into the details for you with options like pre-made themed invitations, planned animal encounters, arrangements for food, and refreshments!

Parties may be scheduled anytime! Any day the Aquarium is open is available for your party.

Call our Customer Service Center to reserve your party spot and let us help you get started planning.
(843) 577-FISH(3474)

Click the links below to download Aquarium invitations for your child's birthday party. Instructions for each card are included in each document.

Non-members $250 and Members $220 Suitable for ages 2 and up The Splash Party includes admission for the birthday child, one adult and 10 guests! A splashing good time, enjoy a 60-minute fun and educational classroom experience led by an Aquarium staff member, a quarter-sheet personalized cake, beverages such as juice or water, and a $10 gift card to The Aquarium Shop! OPTION A Add-ons: Pizza: $10 per pizza 4-D Theater Tickets (for use before or after party): $3 each Sea Turtle Hospital Tour Tickets (for use before or after party): $5 child/$10 adult each Additional guests (up to 30 total people, including parents, 2 years and older): $15 each 31-50 people one time charge: $250 Cake order can be increased to half sheet or more, if needed	Package costs: Non-members $480 and Members $400 Suitable for ages 4 and up! The Pufferfish Party includes admission for the birthday child, one adult and 20 guests! A swimming good time, guests will enjoy a hands-on 90-minute classroom session with special animal encounters, a half-sheet personalized cake, beverages such as juice or water, and a $10 gift card to The Aquarium Shop! OPTION B Add-ons: Pizza: $10 per pizza 4-D Theater Tickets (for use before or after party): $3 each Personalized greeting at Dive Show: $50 Sea Turtle Hospital Tour Tickets (for use before or after party): $5 child/$10 adult each Additional guests (up to 30 total people, including parents, 2 years and older): $15 each 31-50 people one time charge: $300 (includes access to a 2nd classroom) Cake order can be increased to whole sheet or more, if needed	Package costs: Non-members & Non-Peak dates $1,750 and Non-members & Peak dates $4,000; Members & Non-Peak dates $1,500 and Members & Peak dates $3,500 Suitable for ages 7 and up! The Shark Sleepover Party includes admission for up to 50 guests! A biting good time, guests will enjoy an overnight adventure with multiple special hands-on activities, a pizza party, a half-sheet personalized cake, beverages such as juice or water, and a light breakfast in the morning. This unique package also includes a Family Membership and a $10 gift card to The Aquarium Shop! Spend your birthday night counting fish and fins instead of sheep! OPTION C Add-ons: 4-D Ticket vouchers (during party): $3 each Additional guests over 50: $35 each Cake order can be increased to whole sheet or more, if needed

Having a birthday party at the Aquarium means making memories of a lifetime!
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Payment Policy:

	$A non-refundable deposit is due at booking of all parties ($150 for Splash, $200 for Pufferfish, $300 for Shark)
	Remaining balance for the Splash Party and Pufferfish Party is due at least 7 days before event
	Total payment for the Shark Sleepover Party is due at least 21 days before date of party (non-refundable within 21 days of date)
	All additional attendees and additional charges must be paid at time of party, coordinated by the party host and Admissions Manager