Baltimore, MD & National Aquarium

Duration: 1 Day

 

Trip Highlights:

 

 

National Aquarium

One of the most popular attractions in Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium is home to an astounding 20,000 animals housed in award-winning habitats. Dive into a tropical rainforest, encounter the creatures of the Australian Outback, explore an Atlantic coral reef, and marvel at hundreds of jellyfish. Don't miss the newest exhibit, Living Seashore, where you'll discover a variety of fascinating species, including stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, bullfrogs, phytoplankton, monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and puffins. Your ticket grants you access to all exhibits, including the captivating Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Enjoy unlimited viewing of these incredible creatures whenever you like, along with periodic interactive sessions with the dolphin teams. Throughout the day, the Aquarium offers a variety of scheduled and surprise experiences that allow visitors to connect more closely with the animals and the experts who care for them.

 

Baltimore Inner Harbor

From charming shops and vibrant street performers to iconic attractions and historic ships, Baltimore's Inner Harbor has something for everyone to enjoy! The Gallery at Harborplace stands out as a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Explore unique shops, find fantastic deals from national retailers, and savor delicious meals at a variety of eateries to satisfy any craving. Nestled within two stunning waterfront pavilions and a magnificent four-story glass atrium, this gem is a must-visit when you’re in Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor! Click here for more info on things to do in the Baltimore Inner Harbor.

 

Need to Know:

• National Aquarium: The Aquarium is vast and involves extensive walking and standing; wear comfortable walking shoes. There are three main buildings: Blue Wonders, Pier 4 and the Glass Pavilion. Blue Wonders takes you on an aquatic journey as you follow the flow of water around our planet. In Pier 4 you can watch dolphins swim in Dolphin Discovery and jellies float in Jellies Invasion. For those drawn more to land than sea, head to the Glass Pavilion’s rugged outback, Australia: Wild Extremes.

• Every Starr trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

 

Accessibility:

• National Aquarium: The Aquarium is fully accessible to guests using wheelchairs. Complimentary wheelchairs can be borrowed at Guest Services with a photo ID. They are available in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis. The Aquarium has an accessible route for guests using mobility aids that are not suited for escalators and moving ramps; click here for accessibility map.

• Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.