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Public Cruises

When

The first Saturday of each month, the public is invited to join the dedicated crew of the R.V. Karma on a 2½-hour coastal discovery cruise.

Where

Public cruises depart from Matagorda Harbor.

Times

Cruise	Departure Time
Morning Cruise	9:30 a.m.
Afternoon Cruise	1:15 p.m.

Program

While onboard, guests are introduced to the environmental, economic and social dimensions of the Texas coast which make it such an intriguing and dynamic part of our nation. Public cruises are an abbreviated version of the Karma's Educational Program provided year-round by marine educators from the Texas Sea Grant College Program and Texas Cooperative Extension.

Reservations

Walk-ons are welcome if space is available. However, reservations are strongly recommended for all public cruises.

Call (979/863-2940) or email Nancy Vasek at to reserve your spot on a public cruise aboard the Karma.

Learning about the environment of the Texas Gulf Coast aboard the Karma

Identifying marine organisms

Cruising Matagorda Bay aboard the Karma

Preparing the net to catch organisms

Fees

Group	Cost
Children (under 5)	Free
Youth (5 - 13)	$ 8.50
Adults (14 - 57)	$12.50
Seniors (58+)	$ 8.50
Public and private school employees (with proof of employment) Classroom teachers Subject matter specialists Administrators	Free

Group Cruises for Businesses and Families

Businesses, organizations, or family groups can schedule a cruise aboard the Karma for a fee of $500. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Excluding official Texas A&M University holidays, the Floating Classroom Program operates year-round Monday through Saturday. You can check the calendar for open dates.

Call (979/863-2940) or email Nancy Vasek at to reserve a cruise aboard the Karma for your group.

Karma: The Floating Classroom
http://floatingclassroom.tamu.edu

Floating Classroom Program
P.O. Box 18
Matagorda, Texas 77457
Phone: 979/863-2940
Fax: 979/863-2598
Email:

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