Theme park · San Antonio
SeaWorld San Antonio: free military tickets, prices & hours
Marine-life theme park in west San Antonio with dolphin and sea lion shows, coasters such as Wave Breaker and Texas Stingray, and Aquatica next door.
Independent guide, not the official SeaWorld San Antonio website. Official links are under Sources.
SeaWorld San Antonio is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Waves of Honor: one free visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (visit by 31 Dec 2026).
- Otherwise: single-Day Ticket bought online (lowest date price) — $53.99.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Waves of Honor: one free visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (visit by 31 Dec 2026): Claim online only: verify active-duty status with ID.me on the park's military page (create a free ID.me account), then print or save the eTicket. Spouses claim under the service member's ID.me login.
- Claim the free active-duty tickets through ID.me, print them and visit by 31 Dec 2026 - the park opens mainly on weekends in autumn, so check the calendar.
- Veterans and retirees get a discount on single-day tickets here, not a free ticket.
- Need more than four tickets? Extra discounted tickets are available through the same login or at the front gate.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forWaves of Honor: one free visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (visit by 31 Dec 2026) | military members and families | U.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservists and National Guard (all ready reservists qualify). Service member plus up to 3 direct dependents, each with a valid active-military or dependent ID. One park, one visit per person per year. Register online, print tickets and visit by 31 Dec 2026. Dependents of a deployed service member can claim; a single parent's caregiver should contact Guest Relations. Not eligible: veterans and retirees (they get a discount), DoD civilians, allied-country service members. | Yes |
Official prices
SeaWorld San Antonio ticket prices
| Single-Day Ticket bought online (lowest date price) — Date-based pricing; compare-at gate price shown $102.99. Parking extra. | $53.99 |
| Active-duty discounted tickets: up to 6 to SeaWorld San Antonio / Aquatica San Antonio — For guests beyond the 3 free dependents. | — |
| Veterans and retirees: discounted Single Day tickets (also at the front gate) — A discount, not a free ticket. | — |
| Military Silver Annual Pass - 12 months, no blockout dates, free general parking, 3 guest tickets (active duty and veterans, limit 6; Aquatica add-on available) — Buy online via ID.me or at a base MWR/ITT office. | — |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (single-day ticket bought online (lowest date price)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: SeaWorld San Antonio
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Seasonal and date-based. In October 2026 the park opened mainly Friday-Sunday (plus some Thursdays/Mondays); closed most Monday-Thursday. Check the calendar for your date.
10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA
FAQ
SeaWorld San Antonio: common questions
Is SeaWorld San Antonio free?
SeaWorld San Antonio has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Waves of Honor: one free visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (visit by 31 Dec 2026). Otherwise the official ticket costs $53.99.
Who gets free entry to SeaWorld San Antonio?
Military members and families — u.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservists and National Guard (all ready reservists qualify). Service member plus up to 3 direct dependents, each with a valid active-military or dependent ID. One park, one visit per person per year. Register online, print tickets and visit by 31 Dec 2026. Dependents of a deployed service member can claim; a single parent's caregiver should contact Guest Relations. Not eligible: veterans and retirees (they get a discount), DoD civilians, allied-country service members..
Do I need to book for free entry to SeaWorld San Antonio?
Claim online only: verify active-duty status with ID.me on the park's military page (create a free ID.me account), then print or save the eTicket. Spouses claim under the service member's ID.me login.
How much is a ticket to SeaWorld San Antonio?
Single-Day Ticket bought online (lowest date price) costs $53.99 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- seaworld.com/san-antonio/tickets/military-discount/active-duty/ · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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