Snorkeling at Living Seas Question

[Daxx]

When you snorkel at Living Seas, are there sharks in the tank? Or is it shark-free?

Is there snorkeling at Typhoon Lagoon, too? What's the cost for that?!

Any info. on snorkeling (as opposed to Scuba diving) at Disney would be appreciated! Thanks!!!!

 

[Ted and Holly]

When you snorkel at Living Seas, are there sharks in the tank? Or is it shark-free?

Is there snorkeling at Typhoon Lagoon, too? What's the cost for that?!

Any info. on snorkeling (as opposed to Scuba diving) at Disney would be appreciated! Thanks!!!!

I do not believe there is snorkeling available at the Living Seas.

There is snorkeling at the Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon. No extra charge, but it can be busy and you can not spend much time in it. You need to keep moving across the pool.

There is a longer session available for an extra fee.

There are bonnet head and leopard sharks in the Shark Reef.

Ted

 

[Bob P]

From allearsnet.com section on TL:

Shark Reef is one of the most unusual water park attractions you will ever come across. As you enter the area, CMs behind the counter will hand you a face mask, snorkel and life vest. (No extra charge!) You pass around the reef and along a rock cliff wall. At the entry point, you sit on the ledge and are given instructions on how to use the mask and snorkel. Then its into the chilly salt water to ogle the tropical fish and yes, live sharks. (They're small and harmless.)

Unfortunately, lingering is not encouraged here and you will probably be required to swim straight across the 60-foot pool -- and out. Less hardy souls can view the goings-on from the portholes of an old, upside-down freighter that conveniently sank right in the middle of the pool.

To document your encounter, you may want to consider bringing one of the relatively inexpensive single-use underwater cameras (about $10) that are widely available.

Shark Reef gets crowded quite early, so try to visit first thing when the park opens.


IIRC, the tank in the Living Seas only does SCUBA, not snorkeling. I'm sure someone else can confirm that or give you more details.

 

[Daxx]

I could swear that, when we went in Jan., I picked up a booklet that stated you could snorkel at Living Seas for $100 and that it included the regulator and float, a photo and it was maybe a 45 min. snorkel.

 

[Bob P]

Isn't a regulator a piece of SCUBA equipment?

 

[Ted and Holly]

You might be right. I just found this... Aquatours sounds like what you are referring to. I wonder if it is still being offered...

Special Guest Experiences at the Living Seas Benefit the
Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund!

Disney's Dolphins in Depth
This three-hour program is an in-depth, behind-the-scenes experience to learn more about the dolphins and research at the Living Seas, as well as to increase awareness and appreciation for their counterparts in the wild. This program educates Guests and provides valuable information to create a better understanding and heighten appreciation for these marvelous creatures.

Dive Quest
The ultimate dive is in a 6-million-gallon indoor aquarium with more then 65 species of marine life, including sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and diverse tropical fish. This dive offers guaranteed calm seas, no current, unlimited visibility, incredible marine life, and bright coral structures. It could only happen at the Living Seas in EPCOT!

Aquatours
This unique program offers an up-close look into more then 65 diverse species of marine life, including sharks, turtles, rays, and tropical fish. This adventure takes Guests into the water to explore the Living Seas marine environment using a Scuba-Assisted Snorkel (SAS) unit. Before entering the water, participants tour the aquarium and learn about some of the marine life they will encounter on this amazing aqua tour adventure.

 

[Daxx]

Isn't a regulator a piece of SCUBA equipment?

Yes, but you're at the surface and not diving (which you'd need to be certified for). Sorry that I wasn't more clear on that!

 

[DisneyDreamer2]

We did the seas aqua tour at Epcot earlier this year and loved it!!!! It is only 80.00 if you have AAA or Disney Visa. I have a huge review on this site if you do a search for epcot seas aqua tour. Yes there are sharks in the tank. One was 8ft long and swims with his mouth open. They mostly stay near the bottom. The rays, giant sea turtles and fish come right up to you though. It is offered daily at 1230 and lasts 3 hours (30-40 min in the tank). It is scuba assisted snorkel so you have an air tank but you stay at the surface. Kids as young as 8 can do it. You get a t shirt too. Highly reccommend it.

 

[Daxx]

Thanks DisneyDreamer2! That is exactly the program I was thinking of!!!! Off to find your review!

DS9 wants to try this and was nervous about the sharks!!