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SeaDive
AED 895
Take in breathtaking views as you dive into the region’s largest multi-species aquarium in this unbelievable experience. To experience scuba diving in Abu Dhabi, all you have to do is pop on a wetsuit, step on a floating dock and then slip into the water. Connect with ocean life as you swim alongside beautifully diverse marine animals and create memories that you will never ever forget.
Important Information
Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate in the SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi diving experience.
Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 years or older who is also participating in the same expedition.
Please make sure you have medical insurance that covers diving activities before joining us. Note that we do not provide medical insurance
Guests are required to bring their own bathing suit for this experience
A wet suit will be provided
Guests should not fly or ascend to above 300 meters or 1,000 feet within 12 hours of participating in the Expedition
Guests must be SCUBA certified
Guests must have completed an open water dive within the last 6 months of the date of the Expedition
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to know how to SCUBA dive to do this expedition?
icon - Minimum certification level: Open Water SCUBA or equivalent thru a reputable diving organization (PADI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, or SSI for example)
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) certification thru PADI does NOT meet our requirements due to the depth of the habitat
- Guests that cannot show proof of dive certification will not be allowed to participate.
- How old do I need to be?
icon - Age: Minimum 12 years old
- 12 – 15 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
- 16 – 17 years old may do this expedition on their own, but must have an adult sign the waiver upon check in
- Do I need to bring any gear?
icon - Guests must bring a swimsuit, but all other gear (wetsuit, dive boots, mask, fins, BCD, weights, etc) will be provided on site
- Guests that require a head covering will be provided with a dive hood upon request.
- Can I bring my own gear?
icon - Guests are allowed to bring their own mask, fins, and/or dive computer if they would like to.
- For diver and animal safety, we do not allow guests to wear their own wetsuit or use their own BCD/Regulator for this expedition.
- Can I bring a camera?
icon - For animal and diver safety, we do not allow any cameras/phones in the water. However, there is a photographer that will take photos from the guest viewing windows.
- How long is the expedition?
icon - Total expedition time is around 1.5 hours. This includes changing time, a dive briefing, the dive itself, and dive debriefing.
- Total time in the water (DIVE TIME) is about 30 minutes.
- Is there someone diving with me?
icon - This is a guided tour so guests will be accompanied by a colleague diver at all times.
- Max # of guests: 4
- At any point, if the guest feels uncomfortable and does not want to continue, a diver can escort them out of the water.
- At any point, if the guest is deemed unsafe to themselves, the other people in the water, or the animals, they will be escorted out of the water immediately.
- Terms & Conditions
- SeaDive
icon IMPORTANT NOTE: Medical insurance cover is not included as part of this experience. In order for you to participate, you must have arranged your own medical insurance in place, that includes diving activities.
This ticket gives you access to the encounter indicated above at SeaWorld® Yas Island Abu Dhabi (the “Park”). This ticket is the property of Miral Experiences LLC, the operator of the Park. Entry and use of the Park is subject to the Park terms of entry, general admission terms and conditions and those set out below:
- Please arrive at Explorers HQ a minimum of 30 minutes before the encounter or will be considered a No-show and shall not be entitled to any refund. You (or a parent/legal guardian) will be required to sign a waiver form in order to take part in the encounter.
- General admission to the Park is required in addition to this ticket and is not included in the cost of this encounter.
-
Change and refund policy:
- This ticket is non-refundable. No-shows are charged at the full price and will not receive a refund.
- You may request a change to the time or date of your reservation up to 48 hours in advance of your scheduled booking by contacting Yas Concierge between 8:00am and 8:00pm GST (Gulf Standard Time) on 600 511115 (within UAE) or +971 2 496 8000 (outside UAE), or by emailing contact@yasconcierge.com.
- Changes are subject to availability.
- Guests must be at least 12 years old to go on this encounter. Anyone between the age of 12 years to 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 years or older who is also participating in the encounter. 16 to 17 year olds can go on the encounter without an accompanying adult provided they have a guardian 18 years and older to sign their waiver.
- Guests are required to bring their own bathing suits for the encounter.
- Guests are required to wear wetsuits during the encounter.
- Guests must hold a current SCUBA certification card from a reputable diving organization, including but not limited to PADI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, or SSI and present the same at check-in.
- Guests must have their own medical insurance cover in place, which includes coverage for diving activities
- Guests must have completed an open water dive within the last 6 months of the date of the encounter.
- It is not a private tour; you will be a part of a group consisting of maximum 8 guests. We may change the capacity restrictions at our discretion.
- Guests are required to wear wetsuits during the encounter.
-
Other restrictions:
- Guests should not consume alcoholic beverages for at least 12 hours prior to experiencing Sea Dive;
- Guests should not (i) fly, or (ii) ascend to heights above 300 metres or 1000 ft, within 12 hours following participation in the encounter;
- Glasses cannot be worn during the dive itself. If guests require a prescription mask, they must provide their own. No sunglasses (transitions lenses are acceptable);
- The guest must be able to read in English and follow the instructions written by the instructor under the water;
- Not suitable for any guests who have a fear of being surrounded by marine life.
-
Guests with any of the below physical conditions is not allowed to join the encounter:
- Back or neck issues
- Seizures
- Respiratory problems (including Asthma)
- Expectant Mothers
- Broken leg/arm
- Prosthetic leg/arm
- High blood pressure
- Mental impairments such as anxiety or phobias (especially claustrophobia)
- Any other conditions that this encounter could aggravate.
- If you have any questions about medical conditions and participation, please contact your doctor.
- Personal belongings, including phones and cameras, are not permitted for animal safety.
- You must follow the directions and safety instructions given by the authorised representatives of the Park. If any person pulls, grabs, touches, feeds or otherwise displays any unsafe behaviour towards the animal or fails to follow the directions and safety instructions, such persons and their entire group shall be immediately removed from the encounter and may be removed from the Park, denied re-entry and/or banned from admission into the Park (temporarily or permanently) without compensation or a refund.
- Program times, components and animal participation are subject to change. If we need to cancel your booking, we will refund the cost of the encounter. No additional compensation, costs or expenses are payable.
- The determination as to the fitness, qualification and/or suitability of the participant will be made solely at the discretion of the Park authorised representatives. If you are deemed unfit or unsuitable, you will receive a refund for the encounter ticket only but shall not be entitled to any further costs, expenses or compensation. You will not receive a refund of the cost of the general admission ticket.
- Use of the Park and entry to the animal habitat is at your sole risk and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for loss, injury, or damage sustained.
- We may deny admission or remove you from the encounter and the Park for any reason.
Terms and Conditions for Annual Passholder Discounts on Animal Encounters and Expeditions:
- Discount Eligibility: A 20% discount is offered exclusively to individuals holding a valid Annual Pass ("Passholders") for animal encounters and expeditions ("Experiences") at SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi (“Venue”).
- Redemption Process:
- Passholders can reserve their Experiences either online through the designated platform or in person at the Venue gate.
- To avail of the discount, Passholders must present their valid Yas Annual Pass card upon redemption at the Venue gate.
- For online bookings, Passholders must apply the designated promo code during the reservation process to qualify for the discount.
- Limited Availability: Availability of discounted Experiences is limited and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The Venue reserves the right to limit the number of discounted reservations available.
- Promotion Applicability: This discount promotion is applicable to all tiers of Annual Passholders, subject to availability and the terms herein. This Promotion is intended for personal use only, and may not be sold or redeemed for commercial gain, and cannot be exchanged for cash or other goods or services, or transferred to anyone else.
- Encounter Terms and Conditions: Passholders are encouraged to review the specific terms and conditions associated with each Encounter, which are available on the venue's official website.
- Modification of Terms: The Venue reserves the right to modify or terminate this discount promotion at any time, with or without notice, at its sole discretion.
- By availing of this discount offer, Passholders agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Any violation of these terms may result in the forfeiture of the discount and/or refusal of service.
General terms and conditions of SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi on the following link https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/legal#terms shall apply.
- SeaDive - Dive only
icon IMPORTANT NOTE: Medical insurance cover is not included as part of this experience. In order for you to participate, you must have arranged your own medical insurance in place, that includes diving activities.
This ticket gives you access to the encounter indicated above at SeaWorld® Yas Island Abu Dhabi (the “Park”). This ticket is the property of Miral Experiences LLC, the operator of the Park. Entry and use of the Park is subject to the Park terms of entry, general admission terms and conditions and those set out below:
- This ticket does not include general park admission. If you wish to access the park, you will need to purchase a general admission ticket in addition to your Sea Dive encounter ticket.
- Please arrive at Guest Services counter located near the Entry turnstiles a minimum of 30 minutes before the encounter or will be considered a No-show and shall not be entitled to any refund. You (or a parent/legal guardian) will be required to sign a waiver form in order to take part in the encounter.
-
Change and refund policy:
- This ticket is non-refundable. No-shows are charged at the full price and will not receive a refund.
- You may request a change to the time or date of your reservation up to 48 hours in advance of your scheduled booking by contacting Yas Concierge between 8:00am and 8:00pm GST (Gulf Standard Time) on 600 511115 (within UAE) or +971 2 496 8000 (outside UAE), or by emailing contact@yasconcierge.com.
- Changes are subject to availability.
- Guests must be at least 12 years old to go on this encounter. Anyone between the age of 12 years to 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 years or older who is also participating in the encounter. 16 to 17 year olds can go on the encounter without an accompanying adult provided they have a guardian 18 years and older to sign their waiver.
- Guests are required to bring their own bathing suits for the encounter.
- Guests are required to wear wetsuits during the encounter.
- Guests must hold a current SCUBA certification card from a reputable diving organization, including but not limited to PADI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, or SSI and present the same at check-in.
- Guests must have their own medical insurance cover in place, which includes coverage for diving activities
- Guests must have completed an open water dive within the last 6 months of the date of the encounter.
- It is not a private tour; you will be a part of a group consisting of maximum 8 guests. We may change the capacity restrictions at our discretion.
- Guests are required to wear wetsuits during the encounter.
-
Other restrictions:
- Guests should not consume alcoholic beverages for at least 12 hours prior to experiencing Sea Dive;
- Guests should not (i) fly, or (ii) ascend to heights above 300 metres or 1000 ft, within 12 hours following participation in the encounter;
- Glasses cannot be worn during the dive itself. If guests require a prescription mask, they must provide their own. No sunglasses (transitions lenses are acceptable);
- The guest must be able to read in English and follow the instructions written by the instructor under the water;
- Not suitable for any guests who have a fear of being surrounded by marine life.
-
Guests with any of the below physical conditions is not allowed to join the encounter:
- Back or neck issues
- Seizures
- Respiratory problems (including Asthma)
- Expectant Mothers
- Broken leg/arm
- Prosthetic leg/arm
- High blood pressure
- Mental impairments such as anxiety or phobias (especially claustrophobia)
- Any other conditions that this encounter could aggravate.
- If you have any questions about medical conditions and participation, please contact your doctor.
- Personal belongings, including phones and cameras, are not permitted for animal safety.
- You must follow the directions and safety instructions given by the authorised representatives of the Park. If any person pulls, grabs, touches, feeds or otherwise displays any unsafe behaviour towards the animal or fails to follow the directions and safety instructions, such persons and their entire group shall be immediately removed from the encounter and may be removed from the Park, denied re-entry and/or banned from admission into the Park (temporarily or permanently) without compensation or a refund.
- Program times, components and animal participation are subject to change. If we need to cancel your booking, we will refund the cost of the encounter. No additional compensation, costs or expenses are payable.
- The determination as to the fitness, qualification and/or suitability of the participant will be made solely at the discretion of the Park authorised representatives. If you are deemed unfit or unsuitable, you will receive a refund for the encounter ticket only but shall not be entitled to any further costs, expenses or compensation. You will not receive a refund of the cost of the general admission ticket.
- Use of the Park and entry to the animal habitat is at your sole risk and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for loss, injury, or damage sustained.
- We may deny admission or remove you from the encounter and the Park for any reason.
Terms and Conditions for Annual Passholder Discounts on Animal Encounters and Expeditions:
- Discount Eligibility: A 20% discount is offered exclusively to individuals holding a valid Annual Pass ("Passholders") for animal encounters and expeditions ("Experiences") at SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi (“Venue”).
- Redemption Process:
- Passholders can reserve their Experiences either online through the designated platform or in person at the Venue gate.
- To avail of the discount, Passholders must present their valid Yas Annual Pass card upon redemption at the Venue gate.
- For online bookings, Passholders must apply the designated promo code during the reservation process to qualify for the discount.
- Limited Availability: Availability of discounted Experiences is limited and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The Venue reserves the right to limit the number of discounted reservations available.
- Promotion Applicability: This discount promotion is applicable to all tiers of Annual Passholders, subject to availability and the terms herein. This Promotion is intended for personal use only, and may not be sold or redeemed for commercial gain, and cannot be exchanged for cash or other goods or services, or transferred to anyone else.
- Encounter Terms and Conditions: Passholders are encouraged to review the specific terms and conditions associated with each Encounter, which are available on the venue's official website.
- Modification of Terms: The Venue reserves the right to modify or terminate this discount promotion at any time, with or without notice, at its sole discretion.
- By availing of this discount offer, Passholders agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Any violation of these terms may result in the forfeiture of the discount and/or refusal of service.
General terms and conditions of SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi on the following link https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/legal#terms shall apply.
SeaWorld Encounters Tickets
Please note that this ticket can only be used in conjunction with an entry ticket.