Discovery Cove is a unique reservations-only, all-inclusive park. Discovery Cove restricts attendance to about 1,300 guests per day in order to provide a more intimate, resort-like experience. This is unlike any park in the world today. Guests are able to participate in the following experiences:
- A reserved 30-minute dolphin swim
- Snorkeling with thousands of tropical fish and rays in The Grand Reef® .
- Encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets in Freshwater Oasis®
- Hand feeding exotic birds in a free-flight aviary
- Relaxing on pristine beaches
- Floating along our scenic Wind-away River
- Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch and unlimited snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Lockers, sunscreen, snorkel gear, changing facilities
- All day self parking at Discovery Cove
- Unlimited admission to SeaWorld® and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ in Orlando for 14 consecutive days around the date of your reservation.
**Children must be at least 6 years old to swim with dolphins. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who also is participating in the dolphin swim experience.
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Discovery Cove Map
Exclusive Discovery Cove Experiences
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The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin! This is a 30-minute interactive experience.
Explorer’s Aviary
Watch in wonder as airborne colors dance before your eyes alighting to reveal themselves as newfound feathered friends.
Freshwater Oasis®
With a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below, Guests wade into water-filled trails! Guests will discover face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets.
SeaVenture®
The Grand Reef’s innovative experience, SeaVenture, is an underwater walking tour. While wearing a dive helmet, you’ll feel right at home under the sea. Find up-close excitement around every corner, each step yielding a new discovery. **SCUBA certification is not required.**
Serenity Bay
Enjoy an incredible freshwater swimming experience that will change your definition of the word ”pool” forever.
The Grand Reef®
Snorkel alongside thousands of tropical fish and velvety rays in this fully immersive tropical escape. It’s the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.
Wind-away River
Float through exotic landscapes deep into the peaceful heart of a tropical hideaway. Stress is unheard of and the day-to-day world outside Discovery Cove fades away.
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Reservations
Day Resort Package: Day Resort Packages include all of the “Exclusive Experiences”. The day resort package are available with and without the signature Dolphin Swim Experience. The All-Inclusive Swim Program costs $243.89-$456.89 per person, tax included. The Non-Dolphin Swim Program costs $179.99-$286.49 per person, tax included. *Price varies date-by-date and and by season. Prices adjust upward once a certain number of tickets are sold for a certain date.
- Florida residents can get the Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package starting at $233.24, tax included. Includes 14-day unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica. Some blackout dates apply.
- Sea World Annual Passholders are eligible to receive discounts to Discovery Cove (when available).
- Auto Club South members are eligible for a small discount.
All prices are subject to change.
Ultimate Package: Upgrade for just $25 more and receive unlimited access to all three parks: SeaWorld Orlando®, Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ AND Busch Gardens Tampa®.
Trainer for a Day Package: Meet your dolphin trainer at 8:00 a.m. for a day full of exciting extra behind the scenes experiences with the Trainer for a Day Package.
Special Occasion Package: Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, marriage proposal, and other special occasions at Discovery Cove with their Special Occasion Package.
Would you like a quote? Please visit our Request a Quote option and we will prepare one for you within 48 hours.
Resort Options
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The Official Hotels of Sea World offer added value and convenience, including theses exclusive benefits:
- Complimentary transportation to SeaWorld, Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™, and Universal Orlando (Discovery Cove shuttle service is available from SeaWorld)
- Complimentary Quick Queue (front-of-the-line) at SeaWorld
- Early Entry into SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ on select dates
- Exclusive access to the SeaWorld Rescue Tour on all Early Entry dates and every Saturday
- 10% off all dining at SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™
- 10% off purchases of $50 or more at select merchandise locations at SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™
Official Hotels of Sea World:
| Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld 10100 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821 407-352-1100 www.doubletreeorlandoseaworld.com/ |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld 10815 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821 1-800-922-3192 www.fairfieldinnandsuitesseaworld.com |
| Hilton Garden Inn at SeaWorld 6850 Westwood Blvd. Orlando, FL 32821 1-866-274-7182 www.orlandoseaworld.hgi.com |
Hilton Grand Vacations at SeaWorld
6924 Grand Vacations Way
Orlando, FL 32821
407-239-0100
www.seaworldinternationalcenterhgvc.hilton.com
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
1-800-644-2848
www.renaissanceseaworldorlando.com
| Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld 11000 Westwood Blvd Orlando, FL 32821 www.residenceinnseaworld.com |
| SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld 10801 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821 1-800-922-3192 www.springhillsuitesseaworld.com |
Park Details
Location
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
Discovery Cove is adjacent to SeaWorld, about 15 minutes from the main gates of Walt Disney World Resort.
Enjoy a full day adventure with operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. **Hours are subject to change.