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Summer Program Resources

Is your student attending an overnight MarineQuest program? We provide an airport shuttle service for students flying into Wilmington International Airport.

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MarineQuest Airport Transportation Information

For your convenience, MarineQuest staff can pick-up your student from ILM on the first day of their program and drop them off on the final day. This service is provided ONLY on the first and last day.

Based on your students age there may be a charge associated with the MarineQuest Airport Shuttle.  Check with the airlines for details/restrictions about children flying alone. Generally, airlines require students 14 and under to fly as a registered unaccompanied minor.  See below for MairneQuest services provided based on student age. 

Students Age 9-14
  • Traveling as a registered unaccompanied minor service with airline.
  • MarineQuest staff will meet the student at the terminal gate upon arrival.
  • MarineQuest staff will sit with the student until departure and the plane has left Wilmington airspace.
  • $75 MarineQuest fee and must complete the Airport Transport Request.
Students Age 15-17
  • Traveling as a young adult (Not as a registered unaccompanied minor)
  • MarineQuest will meet the student at security.
  • MarineQuest staff will ensure the students passes through security upon departure.
  • No additional charge, must complete the Airport Transport Request.

 

Preferred Arrival and Departure Times

Arrivals should be scheduled on the first day of the program (Sunday). Arrival times should be selected between a 12:00-3 p.m. time frame (when possible).

Departures should be scheduled on the last day of the program (Friday). Departure times should be selected between a 11:30-2:30 p.m. time frame (when possible).

If your arrival or departure flight times cannot be booked between the above listed time frames, you must contact us or call 910.962.2992 before booking your flight for special approval and to confirm that staff is available for airport pick-up or drop-off.

MarineQuest Online Airport Shuttle Request

To arrange for an airport pick-up or drop-off, you are required to complete the online MarineQuest Airport Transportation Request form. 

If your student needs to travel outside of the preferred time frame please contact us via email or call 910.962.2992 before making your airline reservation. This allows us to confirm staff availability to meet your child at the airport.   

Contact Us

MarineQuest

Phone: (910) 962-2640

marinequest@uncw.edu

Main Office: 626 MacMillan Ave. 
MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane 

Registration Office:
Phone: 910.962.2939

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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