Logistics and Pricing

Now that you have chosen the pieces to your field trip, it’s time to talk payment policy, directions, parking, lunches and orientation. Let us help you make the trip as smooth as possible.

If you have question, prefer talking to a sales associate or would like to go ahead and book a field trip, call (800) 722-6455.

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booking a trip

A field trip to the Aquarium is exciting adventure for students that have the opportunity to visit. If you need some help choosing an experience for your students, check out some of our suggested packages in the below payment grid.

Get your students prepped and excited for their visit to share these orientation videos with your class. Or utilize our grade-specific, standards-based lessons on South Carolina's aquatic ecosystems.
Curriculum

lunches

Groups may bring their own lunches or take advantage of our pre-ordered lunch options provided by the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Café. Arrangements must be made a week in advance of visit by calling (843) 329-0366.

parking

The Aquarium provides a dedicated place for student drop off and school bus parking. The drop off area is located next to the Aquarium Parking Garage in the bus lane. Parking for buses is free of charge and conveniently located behind the Aquarium Parking Garage. 
Maps and Directions

Education PackageS and Rates*


*All rates are per person, with a minimum of 10 participants. See programs pages for details. Rates applicable to school groups only.
School Fun Package: 2 hrs
Admission + 4-D Theater
PRE-K - 8 GRADE
$10.50
9 - 12 GRADE
$14.50
Included Chaperones
$3.00 4-D
Additional Chaperones
$17.00 4-D

Sea Turtle Hospital Package: 2.5 hrs
Admission + Sea Turtle Hospital Behind-The-Scenes Tour
PRE-K - 8 GRADE
$12.50
9 - 12 GRADE
$21.50
Included Chaperones
$10.00
Additional Chaperones
$24.00

South Carolina Aquarium: 2.5 hrs
Admission Only
PRE-K - 8 GRADE
$7.50
9 - 12 GRADE
$11.50
Included Chaperones
1 comp per 10 students
Additional Chaperones
$14.00

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