Booking your school field trip is easy! You can either book online or submit a reservation request.
🎟️ Field Trip Requirements
- Group Size: Minimum of 10 students required for school pricing
- Chaperone Policy: One free adult chaperone for every 5 paying students (automatically applied at checkout)
- Workshops: Minimum of 15 students required to schedule an Educational Workshop
🗓️ Booking Guidelines
- During the School Year: Book at least 2 weeks in advance
- During Summer: Next-day reservations may be available
- Payment: Credit card payment is required at the time of online booking
- Refunds: Final numbers and refund requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks before your visit. No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of your trip, including for unused tickets on the day of your visit.
📧 To book a field trip with an Educational Workshop, use the reservation form or email: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com
Note: Workshops are not available during school breaks or holidays.
🚌 Important Visit Information
- Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in and group organization
- Entry: Large groups may be divided into smaller segments with staggered entry to manage capacity
- Drop-off & Parking: Buses may drop off and pick up at the District 7 entrance and must park in the designated bus parking area near AMC Theaters
- Storage: SEA LIFE cannot store lunches, coats, or backpacks. Many groups leave them in the mall food court with a chaperone or on the bus
- Re-entry: Not permitted once inside the aquarium
- Payments: The Aquarium and Gift Shop are cashless—credit cards only
👩🏫 Visitor Conduct
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for supervising students at all times. Disruptive behavior (e.g., running, yelling, or not following staff instructions) may result in removal from the attraction without a refund. SEA LIFE reserves the right to deny admission to individuals or groups who do not follow these guidelines.