Make the most of your SeaWorld day with the Ultimate VIP Tour. Your personal VIP tour guide will be with you throughout your adventure just for your group. Unforgettable animal encounters, spectacular shows, and thrilling rides are all in one conveniently planned experience for your family to enjoy.

 

Ultimate VIP Tour includes:
• A privately guided 7-hour walking tour.
• 3 Animal Encounters
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we care for animals, including a visit to our Animal Care Center.
• Animal experts sharing their knowledge and experiences of caring for these unique animals.
• Learning how you can help save these animals from the challenges they face in the wild.
• Premiere seating at SeaWorld shows.
• Front-of-the-line privileges for SeaWorld rides.
• Meal in park 

Minimum # of guest 2 - Maximum # of guests 12

This package DOES NOT include Admission to the park.

This package includes Up-Close Parking for the date of your tour.

Tour details:
• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests under the age of 3 are free, are not included in minimum party size, and requires a tour reservation.
• Late arrivals may miss tour components or may not be accommodated due to limited tour availability.
• Tour times, prices, and components are subject to change and availability.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable.
• Guests should meet their VIP guide in front of Security Baggage check 15-minutes prior to their tour time.

 

• Private VIP Tour Guide
• Unlimited Front-of-Line to Mazes and Rides (Emperor, Arctic Rescue, Electric Eel)
• One meal from Explorer’s Café (HOS themed food)
• 4 Drink Tickets (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
• Reserved seating at Monster Stop show
• Up-Close Parking 
• Admission to Howl-O-Scream for your group of 2 or more 

Get the benefits of Quick Queue Unlimited & Single Use express entry to Arctic Rescue.

Unlimited priority ride boarding at:

• Electric Eel
• Manta
• Shipwreck Rapids
• Journey to Atlantis 
• Emperor

Quick Queue Unlimited is valid for single-day unlimited front-of-the-line access at participating rides (Quick Queue). Single-Use Express Entry to Arctic Rescue. Restrictions may apply. Park admission is not included with your purchase but is required. Must show issued ticket to each Ride and Show/Presentation attendant for entry. Available on a limited basis while supplies last. Product offerings subject to change without notice. Pricing varies by season – check specific date for pricing. Quick Queue: Entitles the guest to single-day unlimited front-of-the-line access at participating rides and a Single-Use Express Entry to Arctic Rescue. Unlimited access rides include Journey to Atlantis®, Manta®, Wild Arctic®, and Shipwreck Rapids®. All ride height and safety restrictions apply: Electric Eel - 54" (138 cm) or taller, Journey to Atlantis® – 42" (107 cm) or taller, Wild Arctic® – 42" (107 cm) or taller, Shipwreck Rapids® – 42" (107 cm) or taller, and Manta® – 48" (122 cm) or taller. Guests between 42" and 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older) for Journey to Atlantis, Wild Arctic and Shipwreck Rapids rides.

Reservation includes the Dine With Orcas program on day and time of your reservation only. Park admission is not included with dining reservation but is required. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as some seating dates/times sell out quickly. Day-of reservations may be made at the Guest Services inside the park if space is available. Children under age 3 eat free but do require a reservation. Menu, prices and dine offerings are subject to change without notice. All events are subject to change or cancellation. Events are not cancelled due to inclement weather; programs will still be offered except in the event of lightning. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. State of California requires proof of age (21) for purchase or consumption of alcohol beverages on these premises. SeaWorld San Diego requires valid identification from all guests regardless of how old they appear. If you are concerned about food allergens, such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, egg or soy, please speak with a restaurant manager or supervisor to request recipes and product packaging labels before consuming any food items. Dine with Orcas reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 24 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 24 hours or for more than one change. Dine with Orcas reservations are nonrefundable with less than 24 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Non-replaceable, non-transferable, not for resale and cannot be redeemed for cash. Void if altered and photocopies will not be accepted. Pass Member discount is available when booking through the Pass Member website.

Get to know our playful and friendly bottlenose dolphins through a personal, unforgettable experience.

• Participants must be 50 inches or taller. Participants under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
• Animal Trainers introduce guests to amazing bottlenose dolphins.
• Wade into the waters and get to know these marine mammals through touching, feeding and play.
• Participants need to provide their own personal swimsuit to wear underneath the wetsuit provided when doing the program.

Spend time with these playful, intelligent animals and learn about their natural history and amazing aquatic adaptations. An animal care specialist will guide you through a 10-minute poolside session as guests learn different hand signals used to communicate with dolphins as well as playtime with these inquisitive animals.

For the safety of our guests, Ambassadors, and our animals, SeaWorld San Diego has taken extra steps to provide the safest possible Dolphin Encounter experience:

• Please check in for your Dolphin Encounter at Dolphin Point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
• Participants under 18 will need a paid parent or guardian present. Participants under 50 inches tall must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian. 
• Taking photos of the animals and your experience is encouraged, however SeaWorld ambassadors will not be allowed to handle your camera or other personal equipment during your encounter.
• No loose jewelry, sunglasses or smoking is permitted during the interaction.
• All participants will be given the opportunity to wash and/or sanitize their hands before and after their encounter.
• Party sizes and inventory is limited to ensure physical distancing. There are limited spots available and we cannot guarantee there will be room to add extra participants.
• Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change without notice.
• Any “animal experience reservations” can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. “Animal experience reservations” are nonrefundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
• Please keep in mind if you arrive late you may not be able to join the program.

Visit a participating restaurant once every 90 minutes to receive 1 entrée, plus 1 side or dessert and 1 soft beverage or iced tea. 

Participating locations:

• Explorer’s Café
• Calypso Bay Smokehouse
• Hibisco Modern Mexican
• Manta Pizza
• The Chicken Snack Shack
•Shipwreck Café 

Not valid for water bottles or alcoholic beverages.

Make the most of your SeaWorld day with the Ultimate VIP Tour. Your personal VIP tour guide will be with you throughout your adventure just for your group. Unforgettable animal encounters, spectacular shows, and thrilling rides are all in one conveniently planned experience for your family to enjoy.

 

Ultimate VIP Tour includes:
• A privately guided 7-hour walking tour.
• 3 Animal Encounters
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we care for animals, including a visit to our Animal Care Center.
• Animal experts sharing their knowledge and experiences of caring for these unique animals.
• Learning how you can help save these animals from the challenges they face in the wild.
• Premiere seating at SeaWorld shows.
• Front-of-the-line privileges for SeaWorld rides.
• Meal in park 

Minimum # of guest 2 - Maximum # of guests 12

This package DOES NOT include Admission to the park.

This package includes Up-Close Parking for the date of your tour.

Tour details:
• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests under the age of 3 are free, are not included in minimum party size, and requires a tour reservation.
• Late arrivals may miss tour components or may not be accommodated due to limited tour availability.
• Tour times, prices, and components are subject to change and availability.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable.
• Guests should meet their VIP guide in front of Security Baggage check 15-minutes prior to their tour time.

 

Led by an expert aquarist, this 15-minute walking tour offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how SeaWorld cares for and propagates jellyfish—from their life cycle to their biology. Available to guests of all ages, the tour also includes a rare, hands-on opportunity to touch and interact with these fascinating, translucent creatures, making for an unforgettable and educational experience.

• Check-in at the Entrance to the Jewels of the Sea Aquarium.
• Admission to SeaWorld is not included and is required.
• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.