Ocean Institute Offers Summer Catalina Snorkeling Cruises

DANA POINT, CA, June 1, 2009 - The Ocean Institute is pleased to offer three Catalina Island Snorkeling Cruises on July 11, August 1 & 15, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The cruise is a day-long trip onboard the R/V Sea Explorer featuring snorkeling, catch-and-release fishing and a BBQ dinner off the beautiful coast of Catalina Island.

San Clemente Island Snorkeling Trip - And, specially added in 2009, there will be a snorkeling trip to San Clemente Island on Saturday, August 29, 8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Participants will make a rare 50-mile trip to the pristine waters off San Clemente Island which, due to its location, gets few visitors. The island is a military compound, so participants are not allowed to go onshore and some areas may be restricted due to military exercises.

Cost $78 (Ocean Institute members $70). For ages 9+, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cruise information and reservations: (949) 496-2274, dial "0" for the operator.