All-Inclusive SeaWorld Vacation
Unlike most theme parks, your admission ticket is all-inclusive. The only financial decision you will need to make will take place when you make your reservation -- there is an upgrade fee to swim with the dolphins. Or you could go all out and upgrade to the Trainer for a Day program, which allows you to participate throughout the day in training exercises with bottlenose dolphins, birds, and small mammals. Whichever package you choose, once your reservation is made and paid for, you can simply relax and enjoy.
The only items you need to bring are your swimsuit, change of clothes, and cash or credit card for any alcoholic beverages you may wish to purchase. You will be provided with a wetsuit or vest, a snorkel (which is yours to keep), a face mask, towel, sunscreen, and mesh bag. Lockers are free of charge. Luxurious body washes and shampoos are provided in all showers. You will be provided a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and unlimited snacks and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the day.
The day is truly yours to spend as you wish. The only schedule you must meet is your dolphin swim time, which will be scheduled when you arrive in the morning. With capacity-controlled guest attendance, you never have to worry about finding an available lounge chair. Snorkeling with stingrays, hand-feeding exotic birds (food and instruction will be provided by an expert trainer), or floating the lazy river are just a few of your options.
Dolphin Swim
This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will be assigned to a very small group (8-10 people with two dolphins and two trainers). You will attend a short land-based orientation session. Safety rules are explained and you learn a bit about the process of training dolphins. The trainers will then lead you into the water with your dolphins.
You will go through a series of simple commands with your dolphin, calling it to you, sending it away, and so forth. You will also pose for pictures with the dolphin (photo packages are available for sale at the exit gift shop at the end of the day). After approximately 30 minutes of working with the dolphin, the moment you have waited for will be upon you. You will swim out to deeper water where the dolphin will be waiting with the trainer. After a few last minute instructions, you will hold onto the dolphin’s body for the ride of your life! Although the ride itself is quite short, the memories will linger forever.