The Vancouver Aquarium used to have a sleepover party for adults only every February. I can’t remember if it was aimed at singles as another variant on speed-dating. It doesn’t matter because the Seafari of Passion (on Saturday February 11, 2006) is now strictly for couples:

• Aquatic courtships with leading expert Doctor O. Love.
• Sushi 101 with a complimentary glass of wine
• The Aquariums’ unique version of “Do You Know Your Partner?” hosted by Dr. O. Love and his lovely assistant.
• Cash Bar till bedtime
• Chocolate Buffet
• Cheeses of the World
• Slumber in front of the majestic beluga whales, in the underwater Arctic gallery.
• A sit-down, white linen Hot Breakfast. (Capitals courtesy of the Vancouver Aquarium marketing department.)
• Tours of the Marine Mammal Deck and Graham Amazon Gallery

As it is $120 for non-members, I’ll have to pass this year. If anyone has attended or attends Hugs and Fishes, please let us know how it goes.

Remember: even if you wake up with unromantic bedhead and no showers, do not cover your coif with a seal hat in the polar bear viewing area.