OCEAN WONDERS
Connect with the Ocean
Our Signature Journey
Ocean Wonders is the heart of IMMERSED and is our most beloved ocean experience on Catalina Island, filmed in 360° and shown exclusively in our handcrafted dome theater.
This 30‑minute immersive ocean journey surrounds you with the beauty, mystery, and power of the underwater world—filmed in nine countries, across three oceans and one sea, and featuring more than forty incredible marine species.
Designed for all ages, this family‑friendly experience lets you explore the ocean in a way that feels calm, intimate, and deeply connective.
JOURNEY SPECIFICS
Runtime: 30 minutes
Age Suitability: All ages / family‑friendly
Producer: IMMERSED
Optional Extras: beanbag chairs are first-come first-served; popcorn, themed activity books, and merchandise are available for purchase at check-in
EXPERIENCE THE OCEANS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Step inside our handcrafted dome theater on Catalina Island and take a virtual “dive” beneath the surface. Ocean Wonders brings you face‑to‑face with:
- Catalina’s lush kelp forests and the iconic giant sea bass
- Majestic humpback whales gliding through blue water
- Whale sharks—the gentle giants of the sea
- Oceanic manta rays soaring overhead like underwater birds
- Powerful bull sharks circling in the deep
- Dazzling bait balls filling your entire field of view
- Playful sea lions twisting and dancing around you
- Hidden underwater caves and vibrant coral ecosystems
Every moment is captured in full 360 degrees, allowing you to look around freely and feel as if you’re truly there.
FILMED IN 360° FOR FULL IMMERSION
Everything you see in Ocean Wonders was filmed underwater using professional 360° camera systems operated by our team and trusted collaborators. Each shot captures six unique video streams simultaneously—one from every direction. These streams are then carefully stitched together into a seamless spherical image that fills the dome around you.
This technology allows us to share the feeling of diving beneath the surface without requiring a wetsuit, tank, or fins. It’s the closest you can get to exploring the ocean while staying dry.
A JOURNEY CREATED WITH PURPOSE
Ocean Wonders was filmed, edited, and produced by our team as a labor of love. It reflects our mission to help people feel connected—to nature, to each other, and sometimes to themselves. Visitors often describe the experience as calming, awe‑inspiring, and unexpectedly emotional.
