Discover an authentic Gulf Coast experience at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Our unique venues combine on-point technology and amenities to keep you focused with spectacular views of Historic Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Each venue can be tailored to create the perfect setting for your wedding and reception, corporate meetings, private parties, and birthday celebration. Our staff is also available to assist with catering arrangements and other business services for an additional fee.
For more information on booking your event, contact Lori Angelo at langelo@disl.edu.
Here are our rates as of Jan 2023, please be sure to contact us for the most accurate pricing. Pricing listed here is subject to change with out notice. January 2023 Rates
Alabama Aquarium
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab offers a truly unique setting for any event. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate or social event, the Estuarium can be exclusively yours after hours for an opportunity to dance and dine under the sea.
| Seated Banquaet | Cocktail | Aquarium & Decks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Guests | 150 | 200 | 300 |
Richard C. Shelby Atrium and Auditorium
High-tech meets laid-back in the Richard C. Shelby Center for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. From board meetings to corporate seminars, productivity flows naturally with the tides in this comfortable eco-friendly environment.
With our state-of-the-art video conferencing center, and a building that has earned the distinguished LEEDS certification for the reduction of negative environmental impact in construction practices and materials you will enjoy any meeting or even in this space.
Shelby Auditorium
| Auditorium | Theater | Seated Banquet | Cocktail | Conference | Classroom | U-Shaped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Guests | 200 | 130 | 200 | 52 | 86 | 44 |
Shelby Atrium
| Atrium | Seated Banquet(round tables) | Seated Banquet (6’ tables) | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|
| of Guests | 100 | 125 | 175 |
Event and Banquet Services
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab event staff is happy to assist you in every way by offering Day of Event Coordination and Full Banquet Services. Our customizable menus meet every budget and allow hosts the ability to make each event their own. Call us today for complete details on how we help you create a perfect event.
Meeting and Event Policy
A request to use facilities on the Dauphin Island Sea Lab campus must be submitted through the Event Coordinator’s office no later than two weeks prior to the event date.
The event request must include the date, time, a point of contact, and details of the event. Any use or mention of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab name or logo cannot be used in conjunction with the event without written permission from the Public Relations Director. All videos and pictures which include the Dauphin Island Sea Lab name or logo must be approved before distribution to the public.
All directional location information must be distributed as the ‘building name’ on the Dauphin Island Sea Lab campus.