Groups, Tours, and Field Trips

The Aquarium welcomes large groups of all kinds. Our exhibits and educational experiences promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats in any age group.

Contact Our Reservations Team to Start Planning

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: 617-973-5206
Group Inquiry Form

Groups of 10+

We offer special discounted ticket pricing for groups of 10 or more, six or more for special needs groups, and 25 or more for Whale Watch cruises.

To book Aquarium tickets for your group, call Aquarium Reservations at 617-973-5206 or complete our Group Inquiry Form, and we will contact you. To book Whale Watch cruises for your group, contact our partner Boston Harbor City Cruises.

Pricing and Payment Policies for Groups of 10+

• A 50% deposit is due one month prior to the date of the visit. The remaining balance is due one week prior to the date of the visit. All payments are non-refundable.
• Group reservations must be confirmed at least one business day in advance in order to receive discounted rates.
• Advanced reservations are required in order to receive discounted rates.
• Need to reschedule? The deposit will be available for use 90 days from the date of your cancellation/rescheduling request. If the deposit isn’t applied to a trip within 90 days, the deposit will be forfeited.

Tour Groups

The New England Aquarium is one of Boston’s premier attractions, with over 1.3 million visitors each year. Our group sales staff is happy to assist tour group operators who want to include the Aquarium as part of a Boston package for tour groups.

Pricing and Payment Policies 

• Tour groups are eligible for special group ticket pricing. Please contact the Aquarium reservations team at 617-973-5206 for rates.
• A 50% deposit is due one month prior to the date of the visit. The remaining balance is due one week prior to the date of the visit. All payments are non-refundable.
• Advanced reservations are required in order to receive discounted rates.
• Whale Watch cruises for your group must be booked through our partner Boston Harbor City Cruises.

Field Trips

Visiting the New England Aquarium is a fun and engaging way to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, promote discovery, and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats. The Aquarium offers discounted rates for Massachusetts schools and out-of-state schools.

To book your field trip with our Reservations team, call 617-973-5206, email groupsales@neaq.org, or complete a Group Inquiry Form.

Pricing and Payment Policies 

• School groups are eligible for special pricing. Please contact the Aquarium reservations team at 617-973-5206 for rates.
• Groups of 10 or more should reserve two weeks in advance to receive discounts and express entry.
• Advanced reservations are required in order to receive discounted rates.

Planning Guide

We understand that planning a field trip is no easy task. Use the Aquarium’s step-by-step field trip planning guide to help with everything from making the case for your field trip to resources for educators and chaperones!

Dining Options

For groups, tours, and field trips