Discovery Cove Day Only Experience

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Buy Now, Pay Later Secure tickets with a £25 per person deposit if purchasing Orlando tickets more than 6 weeks in advance. You can pay off your balance as little or as often as you choose with the final balance due 6 weeks before your holiday departure. Tickets will be dispatched instantly upon receipt of full payment.

Ticket Details

Full-day at Discovery Cove
30-minute reserved dolphin swim experience included with Dolphin Swim Tickets
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited drinks throughout the day
Unlimited access to the Wind-Away River, Explorer's Aviary, Serenity Bay, Freshwater Oasis and The Grand Reef
Complimentary use of snorkel equipment, wet suits/ vests, showers, changing rooms, lockers and animal-safe sun cream
All-day self-parking at Discovery Cove
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - flexibility to amend your tickets or cancel with a full refund*

Full details

Add an unforgettable day at Discovery Cove to your Orlando holiday and discover a whole world of experiences from swimming with dolphins to wading with playful rays and snorkelling through The Grand Reef® teeming with thousands of colourful fish.

Our guide to Discovery Cove Day Only Experience

Explore a lush landscape of rocky lagoons, waterfalls and pristine sandy beaches. At Discovery Cove, you’ll feel as if you’ve stumbled upon an undiscovered tropical island. Snorkel through The Grand Reef® teeming with thousands of colourful fish and rays. Wade and float in Freshwater Oasis®, and gaze at the otters at play. Let colourful birds eat out of your hands. For a dream come true, step into Dolphin Lagoon™ to be greeted by a beautiful bottlenose dolphin. You can move at your own pace through this sun-soaked oasis, doing as much as you want, or as little as you’d like

The dolphin swim is the centrepiece of your visit. You’ll spend 30 minutes, in groups of no more than 10, getting to know your dolphin through hugs, kisses and ultimately, a one-on-one swim together through the lagoon. Then, you have the rest of the day at your leisure to soak up the unique, indulgent atmosphere.

As a reservation-only experience, which is limited to a capacity of 1300 guests a day, it’s a rare opportunity to set your own pace. It’s all about a day of wonderful discovery and a lifetime of memories at Discovery Cove Orlando.

Check-in opens at 7.15am, waterways open at 9.00am and the park shuts at 5.00pm. We recommend arriving early so you can take advantage of the free breakfast, plus you'll be first in line to choose your dolphin swim time, which is allocated on the day on a first come first serve basis.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Discovery Cove Day Only Experience

Discovery Cove is a reservation-only experience. A visit date to Discovery Cove must be selected when booking.
Digital ticket(s) will be uploaded to your Customer Account upon full payment. Download to a smartphone or print in advance and present upon arrival at Discovery Cove.
The Discovery Cove Day Only Experience DOES NOT include admission to any other SeaWorld Park.

Dolphin Swim Tickets

Those wishing to swim with Dolphins must purchase a Dolphin Swim ticket.
Guests must be at least 6 years old AND 42 inches tall to swim with dolphins.
Children between 6-12 years old participating in the dolphin swim experience must be accompanied by an adult who also is participating in the dolphin swim experience. There is no minimum adult-to-child ratio, so one adult can accompany more than one child.
To ensure everyone's safety, participants must be able to comprehend safety instructions in English.

Child Tickets & Information

Children 6 years and older and above 42 inches tall can choose either a Dolphin Swim ticket or a Non-Dolphin Swim Ticket.
Children 3-5 years old must purchase a Discovery Cove Non-Swim Ticket for admission to Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, Aquatic and Busch Gardens.
Infants 0-2 years old enter Discovery Cove free of charge and do not need an admission ticket.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult to gain entry to Discovery Cove.
Any minor under the age of 18 years participating in the dolphin swim experience must have a “Minor” waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian. If a parent is not present at check-in, they will need to complete a liability release form before the day at Discovery Cove and those accompanying the child will need to bring the completed form as well as a photocopy of the parent’s Driving License or Passport to verify their signature. Please contact us should you need a form sent with your Discovery Cove documents.

*Cancellation & Amendments

Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the supplier more than 30 days before your booked Discovery Cove visit. No refunds are given for cancellations within 30 days of your booked visit. There are also no refunds for amendments (for example to change from Dolphin Swim to Non-Dolphin Swim) or cancellations within this 30-day period.