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Adventures by the Sea
Spring 2025Florida is famous for sunshine, oranges, and lifelong memories made by the water.
Recently named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Family Travel Awards, for the 2nd consecutive year, and the #1 theme park in Orlando by USA Today, Discovery Cove® in Orlando is an all-inclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, colorful reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, endless snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, are included. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking atmosphere.
At Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours, their tours run exclusively through the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands of the Banana River, one of three large estuaries that make up the Indian River Lagoon Ecosystem. The Thousand Islands are a group of natural & spoil low islands that consist mostly of Red, Black, & White Mangroves. The dolphins seen in the Thousand Islands tend to travel in families of two or more and spend their days cruising around the mangrove islands and canals in search of food. Experience many species of birds, plant life and manatees as well. Their certified naturalist will be pointing out the animals and mammals along the route. To learn more visit cocoabeachdolphintours.com
Excitement is bubbling up at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort with the opening of SEA LIFE Florida, an extraordinary new aquarium designed to spark curiosity and delight visitors of all ages. This vibrant underwater world offers an engaging journey into the wonders of the ocean, making it a must-visit destination for families looking to combine fun and education.
The centerpiece of the experience is the breathtaking main ocean exhibit, featuring a captivating "Theme Park Under the Sea" design. Imagine an underwater world where sea creatures glide past a coral-themed roller coaster and whimsical Ferris wheels. Schools of colorful fish dart through arches shaped like a hotel and restaurant, creating an immersive experience that blends marine life with the joy and excitement of a theme park adventure. This one-of-a-kind scene combines creativity, storytelling and conservation awareness!
SEA LIFE Florida invites guests to discover an array of fascinating marine animals, from graceful stingrays to mesmerizing jellyfish and sharks gliding through crystal-clear waters. The Aquarium truly goes beyond the traditional exhibits by offering hands-on learning experiences and interactive displays. Visitors can also explore conservation initiatives supported by SEA LIFE TRUST, a global charity partner dedicated to protecting the ocean and marine life.
Perfectly located within LEGOLAND Florida Resort, SEA LIFE Florida adds an exciting new dimension to your family adventure. Opening this May, the Aquarium offers a perfect mix of fun and fascination. Whether you’re marveling at the colorful displays or learning how to make a difference for the planet, SEA LIFE Florida promises unforgettable family memories.
Don’t miss your chance to dive into this experience and turn your visit into a multi-day getaway by staying in one of LEGOLAND’s LEGO-themed hotels! Visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida to plan your adventure today!
Sea Adventures at Walt Disney World® Resort! Dive into a spectacular stage show, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Discover the familiar tale of Nemo, with live performers and a decked-out theater, this show takes you to an extraordinary underwater world!
At EPCOT, explore the wonders of water along a lush trail at Journey of Water, inspired by Moana. Enjoy magical encounters with water and discover its playful personality as it travels from the sky to the oceans and back again. You can also experience The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, board a “clamobile” and descend slowly below the waves. Get close up to clown fish, sharks and more in the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater aquarium.
Dive into adventure at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium! Come face-to-fin with thousands of sea animals including axolotls, jellies, and seahorses and even touch real sea stars and sea anemones in our coastal rockpool touch tank. Plus, explore Florida’s ONLY 360-degree ocean tunnel and watch in amazement as sea turtles, eels, sharks, stingrays, and hundreds of tropical fish swim over, under, and all around you! Not ready for the adventure to end? Experience the wonders of the ocean in thrilling virtual reality and get closer than ever to the incredible animals who call it home! Swim over to our website at VisitSEALIFE.com/Orlando for more information and to book your tickets.
To fish or not to fish! There is no guarantee in fishing since there are so many variables, but when it all comes together, the reward of catching a memory to last a lifetime is definitely worth the times you might not catch a fish! Let’s go deep sea fishing aboard the 95’ “Orlando Princess” and 90’ Canaveral Princess today!
No matter where the waves take you, a good time is always had when you’re by the sea.