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.

Reservation includes the Dolphin Encounter program on day and time of your reservation only. Park admission is not included with your program reservation but is required. Due to the special nature of this program, space is limited and early reservations are recommended.

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.

Participating locations:

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

Adults can redeem (1) entrée platter, (1) side OR (1) dessert & (1) regular sized non-alcoholic beverage and children (Ages 3-9) can redeem (1) Kids meal once per hour until participating restaurant(s) closing time. Valid for one day only at participating restaurants only. Wristbands MUST be worn at all times, secured tightly and shown at each redemption. Tampered wristbands are not valid. The All-Day Dining Deal does not include Dine with Orcas, Breakfast with Orcas, Cart locations, stadium vending, souvenir items or merchandise shops. Some food and beverage exclusions apply. Restaurants, menus and pricing subject to change without notice. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. May not be copied, replaced, transferred, resold, redeemed for cash or refunded. Void if altered. Park admission is required, but not included. Sharing (with the exception of children 2 and under) and take out is prohibited.

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 

Includes One Single-Use Express Entry to Arctic Rescue

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 Artic 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.

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A trip to SeaWorld would not be complete without this immersive and memorable family dining experience. You'll discover what makes orcas so unique from our knowledgeable behaviorists as you enjoy a delicious chef-curated buffet

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.

 

This in-water interaction lets you touch and feed these sociable white whales as animal behaviorists share how we’ve used encouragement-based training to communicate with these warm-hearted residents of the cold Arctic waters.

• Animal Trainers introduce small groups of guests to curious beluga whales 
• Wade into the waters and get to know these marine mammals through touching, feeding and play 
• Participants must be at least 50” or taller
• Participants under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by a paying adult
• Participants need to provide their own personal swimsuit to wear underneath the wetsuit provided when doing the program

VIP Parking: 
Enjoy a reserved parking spot in the closest parking section near the park entrance, valid on the date of your reservation only.

Up-Close Parking: 
Reserve parking in the first six rows near the park entrance, valid on the date of your reservation only.

General Parking: 
Purchase general parking for single-day parking valid on any operating day.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Zoological specialist at Sea World?  Dive into this unique, once in a lifetime adventure.  During Sea World San Diego’s Trainer for a Day program you will follow a zoo expert for a 4 hour experience .  Throughout your journey you will come face- to -face with a killer whale and learn about the top predator of the sea.   Enter behind the scenes of our Penguin Encounter and feel the chilly 24 degree(F) inside of our exhibit that is home to 6 species of penguins!  Meet with an Aquarist and learn how to care for our sharks, rays and turtles.  Get the opportunity to walk into the beluga exhibit and learn about these fascinating Arctic animals.  Help create enrichment for our animals and learn about our rescued population of sea otters.  Meet a sea lion and learn about our population of pinnipeds.  Finish your day with a delicious lunch at Dine with Orca and watch our zoological specialists interact with our Orcas. These are just some of the special opportunities you will experience during your Trainer for a Day program.

 

Guests must be at least 13 years old to participate.