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• Guided Tour 

  Aquarium professional divers are with you at all times to answer questions, ensure your safety, and guide you around the exhibit.

• Spend 30 Minutes in the Water

  You bring your excitement, and they'll supply everything you need during and after your dive.

• Take Home a T-Shirt

  A souvenir photo and exclusive t-shirt will remind you of this rare experience for years to come.

• What’s the duration of the program and what’s included in the experience?

  The dive program is approximately 2.5 hours long, so please plan accordingly. The experience consists of a dive team member picking you up from the check-in desk, a brief tour of the top side of the Ocean Voyager exhibit, a safety briefing that highlights the animals of Ocean Voyager and a 30-minute guided scuba dive. A souvenir photo and a program t-shirt are included, and guests will have the option to view and purchase the video of their experience.

• How big is the Ocean Voyager exhibit, and what will I see?

  The exhibit contains 6.3 million gallons of water and ranges in depth from 20 to 33 feet deep. This exhibit houses thousands of fish including whale sharks, zebra sharks, sawfish, leopard whiprays, bowmouth guitarfish, humphead wrasses, pompano and several species of rays - just to name a few.

   

• Do I have to be SCUBA certified?

  Yes, if you would like to SCUBA dive. Proof of open water certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization must be provided, along with photo identification. There is no certification necessary to participate in the swim program.

• Are guests welcome to watch? Do they have to buy a ticket?

  Yes, friends and family can watch you in the Ocean Voyager exhibit at the tunnel and big window. They must purchase general admission tickets. Guests will be escorted around the dry side during the event for the best opportunity to see the participants. Please do not leave minor children (under age 12) unattended with the Aquarium Volunteers during your swim/dive experience.

• Will there be a guide in the water with me?

  There will be three dive masters in the water with you at all times. Dive team members are CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen trained. Both the dive and swim programs are a guided tour; they are not a free swim.

• What’s the water temperature?

  The water temperature is 77ºF.

• What should I bring with me?

  All you will need to bring is your swimsuit, proof of open water certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization and photo identification. Georgia Aquarium supplies all needed dive equipment and changing rooms with showers, lockers and towels. Personal masks and dive computers are permitted but must be disinfected by staff before use.

   Please do not bring any other equipment and refrain from wearing jewelry, excessive makeup or hair products.

• Can I take my own photos or videos?

  Cameras are permitted on deck before and after your experience but not in the water. Friends and family may take photos of you from the tunnel or main gallery window while you are participating in the experience. A digital souvenir photo is included and a video that highlights the program will be available for purchase following your program.