2024 International Ocean Symposium Quick Facts

March 16 & 17, 2024
70th International Ocean Symposium and Film Festival
DoubleTree by Hilton- Boston North Shore, Danvers MA

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  • Show Hours:
    • Friday:
      • Workshops are scheduled throughout the day (Pre-Registration Required)
    • Saturday:
      • The Exhibit Hall opens at 8:45am (Free)
      • The Daytime Program runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm
      • Workshops are scheduled throughout the day (Pre-Registration Required)
      • The Saturday Evening Film Festival runs from 8:00pm to approximately 10:30pm – Meet the Presenters reception to follow
    • Sunday:
      • The Exhibit Hall opens at 9:15am (Free)
      • The Daytime Program runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm
      • Workshops are scheduled throughout the day (Pre-Registration Required)
  • Event Overview:
    • Here are just a few highlights in store throughout the weekend:
    • Over 40 Saturday and Sunday Daytime Seminars, featuring slide and video shows from around the underwater world!
    • World renowned Saturday Evening Film Festival, featuring the best filmmakers and explorers in the business!
    • Expanded Exhibit Hall – Featuring two full days open to the public on Saturday and Sunday!
    • Special Exhibit – Boston Sea Rovers Divers of the Year
    • Discover Scuba offered at the on-site pool (Pre-Registration Required).
    • Advanced Training & Specialized Workshops from Industry Experts (Pre-Registration Required).
    • Reasonably priced hotel rooms with discount rates.
    • Special Free Sunday Kids Programs 
  • Location:
    • The DoubleTree by Hilton- Boston North Shore is located less than 20 miles from downtown Boston, features fantastic amenities for exhibitors, attendees, and your family members.
    • Reasonably priced hotel rooms with discount rates.
    • Free parking at the hotel!
    • Danvers boasts easy access from all points, including Boston via major highways such as RT 95, RT 128 and RT 1.
    • Low cost and convenient transport to and from Boston’s Logan Airport, available for as little as $22.00 per person round trip. For Logan Express shuttle details, visit http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/Pages/Peabody.aspx. 
  • Tickets and Reservations:
  • Hotel Bookings Visit the booking page and adjust the calendar to see which nights are available for your stay. If you have problems you can call the hotel and book directly by referencing Boston Sea Rovers for the discounted room rate.

    Discounted Rooms will be available Feb 11, 2024, until or block is full, whichever comes first.

    Future Symposium Dates:

  • March 15th & 16th, 2025
  • March 14th & 15th 2026
Boston Sea Rovers
Boston Sea Rovers