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Whale of a Deal: Score Up to 55% Off SeaWorld Tickets This May

Conde Nast TravelerFriday, May 15, 2026
Whale of a Deal: Score Up to 55% Off SeaWorld Tickets This May

For generations, the first sight of a leaping orca or the touch of a dolphin’s slick skin has been a rite of passage for American families. SeaWorld, which started as a modest 22-acre park in San Diego back in 1964, has grown into a four-city marine adventure empire—with locations in Orlando, San Antonio, and Abu Dhabi. Along the way, it’s added scream-worthy rollercoasters, splash zones, and even overnight aquarium stays. And with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, the parks are rolling out some serious savings.

Through mid-May, single-day tickets to SeaWorld Orlando are marked down as much as 55 percent. Want to bounce between parks? A two-day, two-park pass—good for any combo of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or Adventure Island—saves you $51.50. Or grab a 2026 Fun Card for unlimited visits at 25 percent off. For the full Florida experience, you can hit all four parks for $53.75 each, plus 20 percent off a Dolphin Encounter. Just note: these deals vanish after May 17.

Military families get extra love. Active-duty members, reservists, and National Guardsmen can claim one free admission per year through the Waves of Honor program, plus discounted tickets for up to three dependents. Veterans aren’t left out: up to four free tickets are available, and both groups can snag a Silver Annual Pass for $161—normally $279.

If you’ve got a little one under five, SeaWorld San Antonio offers free unlimited admission through January 2027, with Aquatica access for just $39. That offer is for Texas residents only and expires May 30. Florida K–12 teachers can get a Teacher Card for free entry to SeaWorld Orlando through September 3, 2026, with Aquatica Orlando available for an extra $48.99.

Annual passes are also on sale—up to 25 percent off Platinum—and can pay for themselves in two visits. Just remember: most promo codes are park-specific, can’t be stacked, and have tight expiration dates. So check the fine print, then go make some memories.

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