Local Annual Passes

With the Explorer Pass, you can visit Scarborough SEA LIFE an unlimited number of times, however the below dates are excluded. You will also receive a discount on Pirate Adventure Mini Golf. 

Explorer Pass 2024 Exclusion dates

Off-peak entry only. Excludes Weekends, School Holidays and Bank Holidays

Explorer PLUS Pass 2024 Exclusion dates

With the Explorer PLUS Pass, you have unlimited visits to Scarborough SEA LIFE which includes weekends and with fewer exclusion dates. You will also receive a discount on Pirate Adventure Mini Golf.

29^th March to 1^st April

4th, 5^th & 6^th May

25th, 26^th & 27^th May

20^th & 21^st July

27^th & 28^th July

3^rd & 4^th August

10^th & 11^th August

17^th & 18^th August

24^th 25^th & 26^th August

You will need to purchase a pass online before you can start visiting the attraction as you will also need to pre-book your entry date and time. This is essential for all guests to ensure we can maintain social distancing in all areas of the attraction.

No, your pass will be digital and can be saved to your phone to show each time you visit.

Yes! Anyone can buy a Scarborough SEA LIFE Explorer or Explorer Plus pass.

Children under 2 are free at Scarborough SEA LIFE, and therefore do not need a pass. When your child turns 2, then they will need their own pass. No more than two under 2s are valid with each Local Annual Pass. 

Yes. It is important that if you are buying more than one pass, when uploading the photos, you upload them in the same order as you enter each person’s details. For example, you enter details for Tom, then Sarah then Daniel. When uploading the photos you should upload first Tom’s photo, then Sarah’s then Daniel’s.

No, but the photo should be passport size and clearly show each guests’ face.

Yes you will need to purchase an annual pass for yourself and you can then claim a free carer pass at the same time. Please note that you will need to bring a DLA letter, Blue Badge or equivalent to verify your Carer’s Pass when you visit every time.

All Annual Passholders will need to pre-book tickets before heading to SEA LIFE Scarborough. This is to ensure we are managing the capacity at the attraction and keeping our guests safe. You can pre-book your visit here, subject to availability.

For both the Explorer and the Explorer Plus passes, the passes will only be valid when used/presented by the named holder and it displays a clear photograph which must be a true likeness of the named holder. 

Any attempted use of an Annual Pass in breach of this and attempted use by someone other than the photographed and named holder (regardless of reason) will result in access being refused and the Local Annual Pass being revoked without a refund and/or compensation. 

For this reason, you should ensure your Local Annual Pass is kept in a safe & secure location where others will not have access to it.