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Sea Lion Encounter
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Overview
Includes park admission • 50 Minutes • All Ages Weclome!
Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation Summary: Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled activity with no penalty.
Meeting Point: 6450 Coki Point, St. Thomas VI 00802
Description: For those who don’t want to get wet, get up close and personal with a South American Sea Lion in our Sea Lion Encounter. Learn about these fascinating animals while observing their entertaining antics. During the encounter, you might play a quick game of soccer, feed them a fishy treat or get a Big wet sea lion kiss!
- Reservations required. No age or weight restrictions!
- Each child under 10 must be accompanied by a participating adult. No observers.
What is Included: Price includes all-day admission to Coral World Ocean Park
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 6450 Coki Point
City: St. Thomas
Country: VI
Postal Code: 00802
Province: VI
Additional Info
Guests must be in the park and checked in for their program at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled activity time. Guests who fail to be on time and have not canceled or rescheduled their activity in accordance with the Terms and Conditions listed on the website will not be refunded.
Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult. 1 child per adult.
Bring or wear:
- Swimwear and a towel.
- Please remember to use only Coral Safe Sunscreen in the USVI – It’s the law. If you didn’t bring yours, we can help and have Coral Safe Sunscreen available for purchase in our gift shops
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Sea Lion Encounter Information
Our program is designed to be both personal and unique, making our Sea Lion Encounter unlike any other marine animal interaction!
Program Details
• Program duration: 50 minutes including check-in, orientation, interaction, and photo processing (animal interaction time: 15-20 minutes)
• Sea Lion Encounter maximum capacity: 6 guests per animal
• Photo opportunities: individual posed photo, group/family posed photo, numerous candid photos of the experience (photos available for purchase)
What to Know
• Each child under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a participating 18 year-old adult (1 child per supervising adult).
• Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
• Unfortunately, non-participating observers are not allowed into the sea lion area (for the safety of our guests and animals).
• Personal cameras, sunglasses, cell phones and other loose objects are not permitted. There is an area to put your personal belongings.
• Coral World staff will take photos of your experience and they will be available to purchase at the retail store.
Sea Lion Encounter FAQ
Q: Is there an age or size limit for the Sea Lion Encounter?
A: No! Our Encounter program is designed to be child-friendly.
Q: Will the sea lion give me a kiss?
A: He will if you want one! All of our guests will get an individual photo opportunity with the sea lion. The setup is variable, and if you have something specific in mind, we’ll do our best to accommodate you. If you want a kiss as your individual photo, just let the trainer know. Be advised that some photo setups, specifically kisses, may not be possible with very small or uncooperative children.
Q: Can I request to meet a specific sea lion?
A: Unfortunately not. Our sea lions rotate between interaction programs, shows, training sessions, and other fun activities, so they never know what they’re going to get to do next. Keeping their day random is one way to ensure their experiences are fun and positive, and keeping their activities spaced out ensures they don’t get bored with their routine.
Q: I’ve been to Coral World before. Will my sea lion experience be the same as last time?
A: Probably not. We try to make every program unique, as this makes it much more fun for our animals! Our sea lions all have different personalities, and we often cater programs to allow them to be the most successful and enjoy their time with you as much as possible.
If you are coming from a cruise ship and this tour is offered through your cruise line, you must book through the cruise line.
Preview
You can find a preview of what your Sea Lion Encounter will be like here.
Cancellation Policy
A credit card is required to reserve admission and activities. The said credit card will be charged the full amount at the time of booking.
Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled activity with no penalty. Cancellations made 72 to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity will be charged a 20% service charge. Cancellations made within 48 hours prior, or No-Show to scheduled activity will be charged the full amount of the activity. No refunds for not meeting activity requirements set by Coral World Ocean Park. No refunds for persons who refuse to do an activity if one of their party members does not go.
A re-booking fee of $50.00 will be charged if you need to make any changes to your booking within 48 hours of the activity date. Name changes are excluded from this fee.
