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Discovery Cove Day Only Package
1 Full Day Access
30-Minute Dolphin Swim option available
All inclusive Food & Drink
1 Full Day Access
30-Minute Dolphin Swim option available
All inclusive Food & Drink
About this experience
What's Included
1 full day all-inclusive entry to Discovery Cove
After selecting your date, choose either a Dolphin Swim ticket (ages 6+), which includes a 30-minute swim with dolphins and a one-on-one swim together in the lagoon, or a Non-Dolphin Swim ticket (ages 3+)
Delicious breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited drinks through the day at Discovery Cove
Complimentary use of snorkel equipment, wetsuits, showers, changing rooms, lockers, animal safe suncream
All day self parking at Discovery Cove
Free extras when you book with us:
FloridaTix Magic Pack: park planners, guides, colouring sheets, souvenir tickets and more. Learn more →
1GB eSIM: get 5G data from the moment you land in the USA, with no roaming charges or hunting for a local SIM. Learn more →
Discovery Cove bookings must be cancelled at least 35 days before your visit date. (For example, if your visit is on 31st July, you have until 26th June to cancel.) If you cancel within 35 days of your visit, you won’t get a refund, even if you have Peace of Mind Protection.
With Peace of Mind Protection: If you cancel at least 35 days before your visit, you’ll get a full refund on eligible tickets. The £50 Protection fee isn’t refunded. Find out more about Peace of Mind Protection.
Without Peace of Mind Protection: If you cancel at least 35 days before your visit, you’ll get a full refund, minus your deposit per person / per ticket which is part of the total value of your booking.
For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
Dolphin Swim Experience:
Guests must be at least 6 years of age and at least 42 inches tall to swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove, guests aged 3-5 must select the non-dolphin swim package.
Guests aged 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the dolphin swim experience.
Ticket Flexibility
The date you specify when making your booking is the date you will be booked to visit Discovery Cove.
What Happens Next
We’ll send you an e-ticket by email
Simply print off the e-ticket and hand it over at the entrance to Discovery Cove.
Please note that you may be requested to show ID at the entrance
Important
You don’t need to let the Park know in advance if infants (ages 0–2) are coming with your group – they can be checked in easily when you arrive. Please note that children ages 3 and up will need a paid reservation to enter the park.
Discovery Cove is a one-day experience.
All guests must wear provided complimentary life jackets while enjoying The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove.
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FAQs
Book with a £20 deposit per ticket and pay the rest whenever suits you, up to 90 days before your visit, in instalments of £50 or more.
Prefer to spread it differently?
Choose PayPal Pay in 3 for three interest-free payments, or Super Payments to spread the cost over up to 24 months.
You can find out more at checkout.
If you choose the Discovery Cove without Dolphin Swim Ticket you will NOT be allocated a dolphin swim.
Discovery Cove bookings must be cancelled at least 35 days before your visit date. For example, if your visit is on 31st July, you have until 26th June to cancel.
With Peace of Mind Protection: If you cancel at least 35 days before your visit, you’ll get a full refund on eligible tickets. The £50 Protection fee isn’t refunded. If you cancel within 35 days of your visit, you won’t get a refund. Find out more about Peace of Mind Protection.
Without Peace of Mind Protection: If you cancel at least 35 days before your visit, you’ll get a full refund minus your deposit. The deposit is charged per person (per ticket) and is part of your booking’s total cost. If you cancel within 35 days of your visit, you won’t get a refund.
For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
Discovery Cove has limited capacity to 1300 people each day, and it’s so popular that tickets can sell out months in advance! It’s absolutely essential to pre-book your tickets to ensure you can visit on your chosen date.
Pay less with UK exclusive prices!
By pre-booking your tickets you’ll make huge savings before you even travel to Florida!
Our Discovery Cove tickets are exclusive to UK customers and can’t be bought in the USA. This means we can give you unbeatable value compared with the price of ‘on the day’ gate tickets.
The Busch Gardens Shuttle Express service to Busch Gardens in Tampa and provides a return service from the Orlando area to the park in Tampa.
Drop Off & Pick Up Locations
Drop off and pick up locations are the following:
1. SeaWorld (near the bus & taxi drop-off)
2. ICON Park, 8350 Universal Blvd (8445 International Drive, (in the heart of the Entertainment district of I-Drive)
3. Publix, 8145 Vineland Avenue, Lake Buena Vista (near Premium Outlets – Lake Buena Vista area)
4. Old Town Entertainment District, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (serving 192 East in Kissimmee)
5. Doubletree Orlando by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL (serving North International Drive area and Universal Orlando guests)
6. Margaritaville Resort – 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee
IMPORTANT
The service schedule will vary through the year and be subject to change. For guidance purposes only, the Orlando area pick up will be between 0830 and 0930 – depending on location. The return journey from Busch Gardens will depend on park closing time and vary throughout the year.
Guests are recommended to make a reservation for the Shuttle Express to secure their seats. This can be completed by calling 800-221-1339 or visiting https://buschgardens.mears.com. Schedules can be confirmed at this stage.
Need help deciding? Call us on 0330 100 3130, or visit our Support page.
