• Clearwater Marine Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tour: See how they care for rescued dolphins & sea turtles. Tour includes VIP seating at the dolphin show.
• Artists in Residence Program: observe and create with our visiting artist. We highlight and feature a prominent local artist each month. Our Artist in Residence program allows our guests to learn and observe the artist while they create a work of art. Each artist brings a different medium to the Sandpearl experience. Enjoy and learn about watercolor, oil, sketching, or jewelry making.
• Chef Cooking Demo's with an Organic Food & Wine Tasting: Learn about organic foods with a wine tasting and a tour of Caretta's kitchen. The menu will feature: Organic green salad with white balsamic vinaigrette, pan seared wild grouper, crispy fingerling potatoes with seasonal organic vegetables expertly paired with an organic wine tasting. Classes are every Saturday at 3:00pm. Minimum of 6 guests required.
• Caladesi Island/Dolphin Encounter Cruise: Take a boat tour through the Intercoastal all the way to the beautiful Caladesi Island.  Enjoy Caladesi Island for three hours then enjoy a leisurely return trip through the Gulf of Mexico pass the Sandpearl Resort while watching dolphins swim along side the boat. Unlimited free Refreshments.
• Tradewinds Sailing: Launched in 1974, the 60ft windjammer Tradewinds was designed for single-handed transAtlantic racing and is one of the elite few three-masted schooners. Today, she cruises along at a more leisurely pace. She sails with no more than 6 guests, giving you the opportunity to handle the helm, trim the jibs, raise the main, or just relax and watch the dolphins. Bring your own picnic, snacks, and beverages; we provide the cooler and ice. Join us for the Tradewinds experience ~~the trill and beauty of sailing without at crowd.
• Dolphin Trainer Experience: During this once in a lifetime experience you will “shadow” the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s professional dolphin trainers & assist as they go poolside during 2 training & feeding sessions. Dolphin booklet & t-shirt included.
• Sea Life Safari Eco-Tour:  Join us for a two-hour trip and learn about the dolphins, birds and fish you encounter during the scenic boat ride to a shell island. We'll pull a net to collect various marine wildlife, observe them in on-board aquariums, and release them back to sea.
• Photo Encounter:     Get your photo taken with one of their resident dolphins as they “beach” or come out of the water and onto the platform next to you and pose! In this encounter you will get to feed the dolphin a fish and touch them as well.  Limited availability. Offered daily after each daily show.
• Kayaking Eco-Tour:   Join us on an adventure as we kayak through our beautiful waterways.  Learn about the local environment & enjoy its pristine beauty.
• LEED Tours: The Sandpearl is proud to be a LEED resort. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED recognizes construction performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Let us take you behind the scenes and explain how we proudly became a LEED facility.
• Sandpearl Art Tour: Take a tour of the beautiful artwork found throughout Sandpearl Resort. Showcasing many Florida artists that may also be found at the Gallery at Sandpearl Resort.
• Camp Ridley: The Sandpearl Resort is delighted to offer Camp Ridley, an exclusive children's activity program designed specifically for our younger guests ages 5-11. Camp Ridley allows parents to play on property while their children have fun under the supervision of our trained camp counselors. Each day is a special experience and includes everything from Scavenger Hunts to Sunset Pictures with our Camp Mascot Ridley!
• Fitness Programs including - Yoga, Aqua Party Fitness, Cardio & more!
• CSI: The Experience: The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is now exhibiting CSI: The  Experience. Put your investigative skills to the test in the exhibit CSI: The Experience, created in cooperation with the hit CBS franchise. You’ll use cutting edge forensic science and technology to investigate a crime scene, analyze evidence and build a case. Discover if your skills solve the crime … or leave the case cold!  Tickets available at the concierge desk.

All Enrichment Programs are seasonal and subject to availability.

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