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Active Military Promotion

SeaWorld is proud to support Active Military Members with special offers.
To qualify for this promotion, you must be registered with GovX. Once you are, click the button below to login to your GovX account and see your offers.
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Military Tickets

Waves of Honor Free Admission for Active Duty Military and Families

For your service and sacrifice, we thank and salute you.

We hold the men and women of our armed forces and their families in the highest regard, and are honored to host you at our parks as our guests. Through our Waves of Honor program, military personnel and up to three direct dependents may enjoy one complimentary admission to SeaWorld® San Diego. Offer is available online and for visitation thru Dec. 31, 2023. Excludes Howl-O-Scream and other separately-ticketed events.

This offer extends to any U.S. active duty military member, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman. Service members and their direct dependents will need to present a valid active military ID to participate. Please see our FAQs below for more information, particularly if the active military member is serving overseas, as these benefits may still apply.

SeaWorld San Diego 2023 Military Pass

We are excited to offer Active-Duty Military and their families this great product. You can enjoy unlimited visits to our theme park and general parking through Jan. 2, 2024.

  • Waves of Honor permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary admission per year for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
  • Active duty service member must provide military ID upon visitation. Dependents over the age of 10 must also show ID.
  • To take advantage of these offers, click the button to verify your active duty status through GovX. Spouses must log-in under the active duty member's account in order to take advantage of the dependent tickets.

Waves of Honor FAQ

What is this program about?

Waves of Honor Complimentary Admission is a tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces including active duty military, reserve soldiers, airmen, Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

What does it include?

SeaWorld San Diego's Waves of Honor Active Duty Offer grants any eligible U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman one complimentary admission per year to SeaWorld San Diego for eligible military personnel and as many as three direct dependents. Offer available online and for visitation through December 31, 2023.

Do reservists and National Guardsmen qualify?

Certainly. All activated or drilling members of the reserves and National Guard are eligible for the Active Duty offer.

Note: Members of the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) are eligible for the Veteran ticket offer (when available).

Do civilians working for the Department of Defense qualify?

Only U.S. active duty military qualify for the Waves of Honor Active Duty complimentary admission.

You offer a total of four free tickets. What if there are more people in my family?

You may purchase additional tickets by visiting a base MWR office or you can purchase discounted tickets online.

My spouse is serving overseas. Can dependents visit the park without their service member?

Yes, for the Active Duty offer. You need to verify the active duty members military status using GovX online. While, spouses & family members of military personnel can create a GovX account, the complimentary/discounted tickets are only accessible to those accounts verified as a service member, veteran, or retiree. Once verified you can print out up to three direct dependent single day admission tickets.

I am a single parent serving overseas. My children are living with a relative. How can my kids visit?

For the Active Duty offer, the primary caregiver should contact the Guest Relations Department of the park they'd like to visit. They will make accommodations for minor dependents. Proof of military status and deployment is required.

I am a service member from an Allied country, does this program apply to me?

No. The Waves of Honor Program only applies to U.S. military members.

What is GovX ID?

GovX ID is a credential issued by GovX.com that allows verified members of the military community (e.g. Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees, Military Spouses and Military Family Members) to access programs intended exclusively for members of the military community. GovX ID is now integrated directly through the www.WavesofHonor.com website. You must create your free GovX ID account to access the promotions offered through www.WavesofHonor.com.

What if I am having trouble validating my Active Duty status with GovX.com?

For help you can contact GovX easily through their online Help Center: https://support.govx.com/.

What other military/veteran incentives or discounts does SEA offer?

Active Military and Veterans can always receive discounted admission tickets through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases. These offers are available all year.

For online discounts please visit www.WavesofHonor.com and click on the park of your choice. Each park may have various discounted admission products throughout the year. You will be asked to login with your GovX ID credentials to authenticate your military affiliation. Once approved you will be returned to the park pages to complete your transaction.

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