Have you ever wanted to meet a mermaid?

Here’s your chance to meet a real, live mermaid, plus enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and explore the aquarium before it opens to the public! Fuel up with pancakes, southern grits, egg casserole, and more. Then snap a shell-fie with a mermaid and ask them everything you’ve ever wanted to know about life under the sea!

Craft delicious drinks and savor tasty tapas at our next Fin & Tonic cocktail class!

Led by a Cape Fear Distillery expert, you will create three sea-riously amazing cocktails — a perfect complement to the oceanic wonders at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

Arrive early and enjoy the Aquarium before class starts. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience!

Jr. Aquarist Camp

Dive into the world of marine science with Jr. Aquarist Camp! Designed for aspiring aquarists ages 11–15, this immersive experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for ocean life.

Dive into adventure!

Set sail for an enchanting adventure at Pirates & Mermaids Camp! Young buccaneers and merfolk will step into a world of ocean magic with a pirate or mermaid makeover, transforming into their favorite seafaring characters.

STEAM Camp

Dive into a week of discovery at STEAM Camp, where science, technology, engineering, arts, and math come to life through the wonders of the ocean! Each day, campers will explore the aquarium, go behind the scenes to see how it all works, and meet a new animal ambassador up close.

Summer Night Swim

Experience the magic of the aquarium after dark at Summer Night Swim Camp! This special evening adventure lets campers explore the aquarium in a whole new light.

Sharks & Rays Camp

Get ready for a fin-tastic adventure at Sharks & Rays Camp! Perfect for ocean lovers, this camp dives deep into the fascinating world of sharks and stingrays. Campers will explore the aquarium, get hands-on while feeding stingrays, and experience the thrill of riding over our glass bottom boat over our largest shark exhibit.

Aquarium Adventurers

Join us for a splash-tastic adventure at Aquarium Adventurers Camp! Young explorers will dive into a world of ocean discovery as they explore the aquarium, encounter fascinating sea creatures, and take part in exciting games, hands-on activities, and creative crafts.