Sip Beneath the Sea at SEA LIFE Orlando's Fins & Flights

SEA LIFE ORLANDO INVITES GUESTS TO SIP BENEATH THE SEA DURING FINS & FLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE

Three-night event combines local craft beer tastings with exclusive evening access to SEA LIFE Orlando

 

This September, forget the usual happy hour! SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium introduces Fins & Flights, a brand-new adults-only evening of local craft beer tastings and exclusive after-hours access.  

Taking place September 3-5 from 7-10 p.m., guests ages 21+ will sip their way through five local craft beer tastings while exploring the aquarium after dark, taking in the thousands of marine animals, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses and more. 

The experience includes five 4-ounce beer samples from participating breweries, a commemorative Fins & Flights tasting glass and access to SEA LIFE Orlando’s immersive exhibits, including the 360-degree ocean tunnel. 

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug., 2026) — This September, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is inviting guests to experience the aquarium like never before during Fins & Flights, an adults-only, after-hours event pairing local craft beer tastings with an immersive evening among thousands of sea animals. 

Taking place Sept. 3-5 from 7-10 p.m., the experience invites guests ages 21 and older to explore the aquarium after dark while sampling beers from Central Florida's breweries and beyond. Along the way, guests can encounter sharks, turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses and more.

Admission includes five 4-ounce beer samples, with one selection from each participating brewery, along with a commemorative Fins and Flights souvenir tasting glass. Participating breweries include:

• Tampa Bay Brewing

• Orange Blossom

• Crooked Can

• Ivanhoe Park

• LANDSHARK® Vodka Seltzer courtesy of City Beverages Orlando

“Fins & Flights offers guests a unique way to experience SEA LIFE Orlando by pairing the wonder of the aquarium with the creativity of Central Florida’s craft brewery scene,” said Paul Gould, General Manager of SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. “Whether guests are discovering sea animals from a new perspective or enjoying a night out with friends, it's an unforgettable evening unlike any other in Orlando.”

Tickets are $59.99 per person when purchased in person or $54.99 per person when purchased online in advance. A designated-driver ticket is available for $20 and includes aquarium admission only. Designated drivers will not receive beer samples or be permitted to purchase alcohol. All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21 or older and present valid identification upon arrival. 

Guests can select from five entry times each evening at 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 or 9 p.m. Each time slot is limited to 100 guests. Additional purchases include three beer-sample tickets for $10 or one full-size can of beer for $10. For tickets and additional information, visithttps://www.visitsealife.com/orlando/whats-inside/events-experiences/fins-flights/. 

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About SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

DIVE DEEP! SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium offers a wave of underwater adventures with sea creatures from around the world. Come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor-sharp teeth. Get ready to plunge deep into the oceans, explore our 360-degree ocean tunnel, meet our friendly rescue sea turtle, and touch exotic starfish and anemones. You can even jump behind the scenes and see all it takes to keep an aquarium running. For tickets and more information on this amazing sea adventure, go to VisitSeaLife.com/Orlando or follow us on social media @SEALIFEUSA.

About Merlin Entertainments   

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 60 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.