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 2023 Exclusion dates

21st January 2023

28th January 2023

4th February 2023

11th - 25th February 2023

1st - 16th April 2023

22nd - 23rd April 2023

29th April - 1st May 2023

20th May 2023

27th May - 4th June 2023

10th June 2023

17th June 2023

24th June 2023

8th - 9th July 2023

15th - 16th July 2023

22nd July - 3rd September 2023

9th September 2023

16th September 2023

23rd September 2023

30th September 2023

6th - 8th October 2023

13th - 29th October 2023

31st October 2023

3rd - 5th November 2023

11th November 2023

18th November 2023

25th November 2023

2nd December 2023

9th December 2023

16th - 31st December 2023

Explorer PLUS Pass 2023 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.

11th - 12th February 2023

8th - 10th April 2023

30th April - 1st May 2023

28th - 29th May 2023

27th - 28th August 2023

28th - 29th October 2023

31st October 2023

3rd - 5th November 2023

23rd - 26th December 2023

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 3 are free at Scarborough SEA LIFE, and therefore do not need a pass. When your child turns 3, then they will need their own pass. No more than two under 3s 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.