Cruise Classes
Cruise Class is a monthly program designed for families with children between the ages of 3 and 16 years old. Each month children and adults explore maritime topics in relation to traditional school subjects. Activities are a 
combination of hands-on, discussion, group participations, challenges and creative ideas – thus, creating an exciting learning experience for youth of all ages. Cruise Class meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Admission is $2.00 with a family membership. $6.00 regular fee. Adults accompanying children are free.
2010 – 2011 Cruise Class Topics & Schedule
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm
$3.00/Child and Adults FREE with Family Membership
$6.00 Fee for Children and Adults
Þ Neptunian Lore Fish Tales September 7 & 21, 2010
First Mates will participate in creative writing exercises in addition to learning finger-spelling to enhance writing and spelling capabilities. Stories will be collected, self-published and sold in the museum store.
l Mathanautical Mapping October 5 & 19, 2010
Longitude, Latitude, Altitude… Mapping is all about ATTITUDE!
o Eco-Currents Steam Propulsion November 2 & 16, 2010
Discover the chemical, physical and engineering components of the steam engine. First Mates will also design their own boats for boat races in December.
û Exploragraphy Australia December 7 & 21, 2010
Explore the maritime traditions of Australia – especially its Sydney-Hobart boat race. First Mate’s boats will be featured and we well have our own Christmas boat race.
I Artsea Lighthouse Glass & Prisms January 4 & 18, 2011
First Mates will discover the beautiful composition of glass & prisms through a variety of art inspired crafts.
L Histcovery Battle of Campeche Bay February 1 & 15, 2011
A famous battle and the only one in the world in which a sail ship defeated a steam ship. First Mates will reenact the fateful conflict and get all-hands-on-deck with history.
ô Aquati-Sci H20 Chemistry March 1 & 15, 2011
Discover the different exciting properties of water from fuel to food!
] Captainology Underwater Archaeologists April 5 & 19, 2010
Learn about the purpose of archaeologists, as well as the skills and techniques used by them. Includes hands on sessions with advance snorkeling session for older children.
- Seabration 2011-2012 Topic Voting May 3, 2011