DISCOVERY COVE NON SWIM

Discovery Cove is a tropical island paradise with a restricted capacity of about 1300 guests a day, so you’ll never get crowded out of the fun. You can step outside of traditional-style attractions and experience something truly unique. Set your own pace, racing through the park to hoard up the fun, or relaxing as you stroll through the site, taking in the sights, sounds and fun it has to offer. 

Choose your favourite pleasure, or experience all of them in turn, either way you’ll have a wonderful time at Discovery Cove.

Grand Reef

This is an excellent experience for families, as each member can discover treasures of experience and wonder along the water’s edge. There is a bridge that crosses over sharks cruising through clear waters below. You can play hide-and-seek with thousands of colourful fish, including rays and wrasses, and even see the toothy grins of reef sharks up close and personal – behind safety glass of course!

The area is also criss-crossed with clear paths and quaint bridges, some of which lead to reef islands and hidden grottos. You can even walk down into the reefs from above, viewing them from the side – or even from below!

Freshwater Oasis

Freshwater Oasis® features freshwater creatures that are a world of fun to watch. Otters play and exude their usual cuteness, marmosets observe you even as you observe them. Wade into the waters to meet them on their own turf (so to speak).

The area is designed for beauty and a natural feel, with a rainforest canopy overhead and clear waters sparkling below.

Freshwater Oasis® is a great complement to Discovery Cove’s tropical adventures. You’re free to relax or explore, wade, wander, and float in the water-filled trails.

Free-Flight Aviary

Pass the stunning waterfall and step into beautiful world of free-flying birds. These towering, Free-Flight Aviaries are full of hundreds of tropical birds so used to human contact that they will feed right out of your hand. 

Wind-Away River

Little is as relaxing as riding the current down a river through a beautiful tropical landscape. The river winds past sandy beaches, through a dense rain forest, and then beneath the rocky terrain of cascading waterfalls – even through an underwater cave!

As is the case throughout the area, the waters are crystal-clear, revealing all manner of underwater wonders to inquisitive eyes.

Laguna Grill®

As part of the all-inclusive package, you can dine to your heart’s content at Laguna Grill® and never spare a thought for the cost. Attention can instead focus on your laid back continental breakfast, sumptuous buffet lunch, or even a light snack to stave off the nibbles.

This all-inclusive experience includes unlimited access to:  

The Grand Reef

The Ray Lagoon 

The Free-Flight Aviary 

The Freshwater Oasis

For aquatic adventures, guests will have use of a mask, snorkel, wetsuit and/or vest, towels,

lockers, beach umbrellas, sun loungers and hammocks – everything you need. There is even all day self-parking.

As a special bonus, you’ll also get unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica.

SeaWorld Orlando:

Make sure you take time for ORCA ENCOUNTER where you can learn more about killer whales and connect in an inspiring new way with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Killer whales are the perfect ambassadors for the ocean. Limitless, powerful, connected…but still vulnerable. Now, SeaWorld invites you to connect in an inspiring new way with the ocean’s most powerful predator. Discover the importance of play for orcas and dive deeper into their masterful hunting techniques. Learn about SeaWorld’s commitment for the killer whales in our care. You’ll witness thrilling natural orca behaviors and learn more about them than ever before. Orca Encounter will leave you with a deeper understanding of these magnificent animals and will inspire you to care even more profoundly for the wonders of our natural world.

SeaWorld is also home to Mako: the fastest, tallest, longest coaster in the Orlando market.  It’s not just a roller-coaster, it’s ‘hypercoaster,’ with a height of 200 feet, high speed, no inversions and a bundle of air time — the lift out of seats that enthusiasts covet. The more daring visitors love it!

Read our full park reveiw and find out more HERE.

Aquatica Water Park:

Created by SeaWorld, this park is a combination of up-close animal encounters, flowing waters, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches. Aquatica guests get to experience aquatic fun from in, over, and under the water!

With nearly 60 acres of lush landscape inspired by the vivid colours of South Sea Islands culture, and Cutback Cove & Big Surf Shores with their giant, side-by-side wave pools, you’ll have a great time whether you’re relaxing in gentle ripples or riding a wicked curl.

One of the most popular rides in the park is the Dolphin Plunge. Race through enclosed tubes that take you through the underwater habitat of beautiful black-and-white Commerson’s Dolphins.

Read our full park reveiw and find out more HERE.

Validity: 1 day admission to Discovery Cove and 14 consecutive day’s access from the first day of entry, to SeaWorld and Aquatica.

Access to SeaWorld and Aquatica can be taken prior to your day at Discovery Cove.

We must be notified of any children under the age of 3 in your party***

See all Discovery Cove Tickets here.

Guests must be at least 6 years of age and at least 42 inches tall to swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. Guests aged 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the dolphin swim experience. Discovery Cove guests aged 3-5 must purchase the non-dolphin swim package. Children 0-2 years of age are free of charge. Discovery Cove is a one-day experience. If the Discovery Cove Package is selected you will also receive 14 days unlimited access to SeaWorld and Aquatica. If the Discovery Cove Ultimate Package is selected you will receive 14 days unlimited access to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens. The Discovery Cove Only Ticket does not include admission to any other parks. All guests must wear provided complimentary life jackets while enjoying The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove. Free return bus transportation to Busch Gardens is included on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express service with the Discovery Cove Ultimate Package. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 800-221-1339 or visiting  https://buschgardens.mears.com. Service schedule and stops are subject to change. Unlimited free parking at SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens is only available when purchasing the Discovery Cove Ultimate Package. Unlimited free parking is only valid for the duration of your ticket. This offer can be withdrawn or changed at any time. © 2024 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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