You never forget your first dolphin encounter—and for many kids across the country, that often happens at SeaWorld. The beloved oceanarium puts the “amusement” in amusement parks: orcas leaping in the air, floorless rollercoasters named after sea monsters, and even aquarium sleepovers. With parks in Orlando, San Diego, San Antonio, and Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld’s aquatic allure has no bounds. With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to take the family out for some educational fun.
Established in 1964 by four UCLA graduates, SeaWorld began in San Diego with 22 acres, six attractions, and a handful of sea lions and dolphins (beloved orca whale Shamu arrived at the party a year later). In the early 2000s, the parks expanded with thrill rides and rollercoasters, as well as Discovery Cove, allowing visitors to interact with marine animals like bottlenose dolphins. Over the course of its history, SeaWorld has rescued over 40,000 animals and, through the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, donated over $19 million to global projects, from restoring coral reefs to preventing coastal erosion. If you want your little ones to have a whale of a time, here are the best SeaWorld promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Save up to 55% off tickets during the Memorial Day Sale
The unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day, is coming up at the end of the month, and SeaWorld is offering a stack of holiday discounts: Save up to 55% on a single-day ticket to SeaWorld Orlando; $51.50 on a two-day, two-park ticket that can be used on any combination of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Adventure Island; or up to 25% on a 2026 Fun Card for unlimited visits. Additionally, you can enjoy all four Florida parks for $53.75 per park, plus 20% off on Dolphin Encounters. If interested, make sure to take advantage of this offer right away, as it only runs until May 17.
Active-duty military personnel can get free admission
SeaWorld expresses its gratitude for the service of military members through the Waves of Honor program, which grants any US active-duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman one complimentary admission per year, and tickets for as many as three direct dependents. Military personnel can also enjoy a 50% off discount on up to six SeaWorld Orlando single-day tickets, plus a Silver Annual Pass at SeaWorld Orlando (unlimited admission with no blockout dates for 12 months) for $161 instead of $279. Those who can take advantage of this offer will need to verify their identity via ID.Me.
Veterans can save 50% on SeaWorld tickets
For military personnel who have completed their service, SeaWorld is offering up to four free tickets to US veterans (one for yourself and three for guests). Additionally, veterans and up to five guests can receive 50% off single-day tickets at SeaWorld Orlando, plus the same Silver Annual Pass discount that active-duty military members get to enjoy. To take advantage of this offer, verify with ID.Me. Of note, this is a limited time offer: Veteran tickets must be obtained by May 17 and used by June 30, 2026.
