Mystic Aquarium Offers One Tank Getaways With Hotel Vacation Packages And Joint Passes To Connecticut Area Attractions

has joined with a number of nearby Connecticut hotels and attractions to offer a variety of travel packages and joint passes that make a close-to-home summer getaway even more affordable for couples or families.  A few examples:
 
The Inn at Mystic’s “Crittercam Package” – 2 nights
(Celebrates Mystic Aquarium’s newest exhibition, “National Geographic Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes”)
Two nights with water-view accommodations – one queen or two double beds
Two tickets to Mystic Aquarium and Crittercam exhibition
Buffet breakfast each morning; dinner for two
July 2-September 6, 2011: weekdays $362 per couple; Friday-Sunday $495.60
September 7-October 31, 2011: weekdays $294 per couple; Friday-Sunday $473.20
Additional charge per child under 15 years sharing room: $62
Additional charge per adult sharing room: $96
 
Mystic Aquarium “Encounter Package” at Mystic Marriott Hotel – 1 night
Deluxe overnight accommodations for two adults and two children
Buffet breakfast
Two adult and two children tickets to Mystic Aquarium
Through December 30, 2011: $289-$309 per room for two adults and two children
 
Family Fun Vacation Package at Howard Johnson – 1 night
Standard overnight accommodations for two adults and two children
Two adult and two children tickets to Mystic Aquarium
Welcome gift pack with brochures to local attractions
Through December 31, 2011: begins at $204 per room for four
 
The Mystic Pass Card, which includes admission to Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport and discounts at local hotels, restaurants and retail shops is now available through March 31, 2012 at an affordable $50 for adults, $43 for seniors 65+, $32 for youngsters ages 6-17, and $20 for children from 3-5 years of age. Children under 2 years old are free. Also included are admission to the planetarium show at Mystic Seaport, a fountain drink at Mystic Aquarium and an aluminum Mystic water bottle.


Mystic Pass Cards can be purchased at mysticseaport.org.
 
The Mystic Aquarium/Connecticut Science Center Join Ticket
For more Connecticut sightseeing, visitors can purchase the Mystic Aquarium and Connecticut Science Center Joint Ticket with discounted admissions to both attractions, but not necessarily visited on the same day. This joint ticket must be purchased by August 31, 2011 and is valid for use until December 31, 2011. Prices are $40 for adults, $36.50 for seniors 60+, $31 for 4-17 year olds and $20 for children under 3.
 
To purchase a joint Mystic Aquarium and Connecticut Science Center ticket, visit ctsciencecenter.org.
 
To learn more about the packages and passes for Mystic Aquarium, visit mysticaquarium.org.
 
About Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501©3 organization, and is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England’s only beluga whales.  Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up-close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration. Learn more at www.mysticaquarium.org  or www.searesearch.org.