SeaWorld Waves of Honor Program = FREE Park Passes for Military Veterans & 3 Guests
Military members can get FREE SeaWorld tickets thanks to the Waves of Honor program!
Through May 11th, Military Veterans, retirees, and honorably separated officers and enlisted personnel can score up to 4 FREE tickets to select SeaWorld Parks for themselves and up to three guests through the Waves of Honor Program!
To snag your free tickets, you’ll need to register with ID.Me to verify your Veteran status, and then you’ll be able to see your available offers. (This offer won’t be available for purchase at the gate.)
Typically, throughout the year, only active-duty service members qualify for a free ticket to SeaWorld parks, while Veterans receive discounted tickets, so this is a nice way to say thank you to our Veterans! Many of the parks offer additional savings to all Military personnel throughout the year. Keep reading to learn more about the Waves of Honor program.
Veterans can choose from free tickets to these SeaWorld parks:
- Up to 4 free tickets to U.S. Veterans to SeaWorld Orlando (for you and up to three guests)
- Must register online and print tickets by May 11th and the visit must occur by July 6th.
- The Veteran must be present with guests and provide military ID upon redemption at the front gate.
- Up to 4 free tickets to U.S. Veterans to SeaWorld Williamsburg or Busch Gardens (for you and up to three guests)
- Must register online by May 11th and the visit must occur by July 6th.
- Former service members must provide proof of service to participate.
- Up to 4 free tickets to U.S. Veterans to SeaWorld San Diego (for you and up to three guests)
- Must register online by May 11th and visit must occur by May 26th.
- The Veteran must be present with guests and provide military ID upon redemption at the front gate.
- Up to 4 free tickets to U.S. Veterans to SeaWorld Orlando (for you and up to three direct dependents)
- Must register online by May 11th and the visit must occur by July 6th.
- The Veteran must be present with guests and provide military ID upon redemption at the front gate.
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What locations offer SeaWorld Military Tickets through the Waves of Honor program?
There are currently 10 different parks participating in this amazing program. They not only offer free Waves of Honor tickets, but many offer other deals too, like Military Passes for active military members and free or discounted tickets for veterans!
Each location has specific requirements to use the offers. You and your family may need to show military IDs, so make sure to read the fine print carefully before driving to the park!
Select parks also offer a 2025 Military Pass.
In addition to one-time use free tickets, many of the parks are offering a special 2025 Military Pass. These passes are offered at affordable prices and grant you unlimited access to the park plus general parking. Several of the parks allow an active military member to buy a certain amount of these passes for their family members, too!
These passes are not available to buy at the gate, so you’ll want to purchase them beforehand by visiting the Waves of Honor website and verifying your government status.
Here’s the scoop on each location and the deals they offer:
SeaWorld Orlando
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place Philadelphia for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
Military personnel and up to five guests can also score a 50% off discount on SeaWorld Orlando Single Day Tickets (limit of 6).
SeaWorld & Aquatica Orlando 2025 Military Pass: This pass costs just $172.99 and grants active military members unlimited visits and general parking to both parks through December 31, 2025 – limit of 6 passes.
SeaWorld San Antonio
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either Aquatica San Antonio, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents. This cannot be used during special ticketed events.
2025 Military Pass: This pass grants active military members unlimited visits to the park, water park, and general parking through December 31st, 2025. You can also upgrade to include Aquatica San Antonio. Visit the Waves of Honor website for pricing.
SeaWorld San Diego
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: Military personnel and up to three direct dependents receive one onlineplimentary admission to SeaWorld San Diego. This offer also extends to any U.S. active duty military member, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman.
2025 Military Pass: This pass grants active military members unlimited visits to the park and general parking through December 31st, 2025, for just $99.99 per pass.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
2025 Military Pass: This pass grants active military members unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, plus general parking through December 31st, 2025 for just $152.99 per pass (reg. $189.99).
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: military personnel and up to three direct dependents can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, or Sesame Place. Note that Military guests must register online, print tickets, and visit by November 9th, 2025.
Active Military 1-Day Discounted Tickets: Active-Duty Military can get up to six discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Note that these must be obtained online and redeemed at the park within six months from the date of purchase.
Busch Gardens & Water Country USA 2025 Military Pass: This pass grants active military members and their families unlimited visits to the park, water park, and general parking through January 1st, 2026. This includes special events like Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town. Visit their website to verify your status and get pricing.
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman and up to 3 direct dependents can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place Philadelphia.
Sesame Place Philadelphia 2025 Military Pass: This pass grants active military members unlimited visits to the park and general parking through January 11th, 2026. Visit their website to verify your status and get pricing.
Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego 2025 Military Pass: For just $92.99, active military members can get unlimited visits to the park and general parking through December 31st, 2025. Military members can buy up to 6 passes so their family members can enjoy the park too!
Active military members can also purchase up to 4 discounted single-day tickets for use during the 2025 park season.
Aquatica Orlando
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
SeaWorld & Aquatica Orlando 2025 Military Pass: Active-Duty Military and their families can score unlimited visits to SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando and general parking through December 31st, 2025 for only $172.99 each (normally priced at $202.99). Active-duty military may purchase up to six passes.
Aquatica San Antonio
Waves of Honor One-Time onlineplimentary Tickets: any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can receive one onlineplimentary admission per year to either Aquatica San Antonio, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Sesame Place for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.
2025 Military Pass: This affordable pass grants active military members or Military Veterans and their families unlimited visits to the theme park, water park, and general parking through December 31st, 2025 – plus the option to upgrade to include Aquatica San Antonio is available. Visit their website for pricing – valid through September 1st, 2025.
Discovery Cove
Waves of Honor Discounted Tickets: Active military members, National Guardsmen, and activated or drilling reservists and as many as three direct dependents can receive discounted tickets to Discovery Cove and for their Signature Dolphin Swim Package.
Veteran Discount: Former military personnel and up to three guests can score discounted rates on Discovery Cove admission and the Signature Dolphin Swim Package.- limit of 4.
