Get ready to go on an adventure into the deep blue sea.The newest attraction at SeaWorld Orlando, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, doesn’t open until 2026.However, on Tuesday, during the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, SeaWorld revealed the submersible-style ride vehicle guests will board.”There are so many things that make this ride so unique,” said Conner Carr, the vice president of rides and engineering for the park.Described as the world’s first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride, the vehicle can hold up to three guests, it rotates, and swings back and forth.There’s also a sound system at the top to enhance the experience.”We’re gonna go where no one’s gone before. Guests are going to come and board this submarine and dive under the water and come face to face with animals, in environments of all kinds,” Carr said. “By blending cutting-edge ride technology with the mystery of the deep sea, we’re creating an experience that inspires curiosity and brings explorers of all ages along for the adventure.”For the first time, SeaWorld is partnering with Vekoma Rides for the attraction. The Dutch company has worked on other attractions in Orlando, including TRON Light Cycle/Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Carr said this is an exciting collaboration.”Being at the moment of a brand new partnership that you know, in 20, 30, 40 years, we’re gonna get to look back and trace it all the way back to this moment as the beginning of something that’s truly going to explode and build more and more together,” he said.SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep opens in 2026 in a newly expanded area of the park.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Get ready to go on an adventure into the deep blue sea.

The newest attraction at SeaWorld Orlando, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, doesn’t open until 2026.

However, on Tuesday, during the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, SeaWorld revealed the submersible-style ride vehicle guests will board.

“There are so many things that make this ride so unique,” said Conner Carr, the vice president of rides and engineering for the park.

Described as the world’s first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride, the vehicle can hold up to three guests, it rotates, and swings back and forth.

There’s also a sound system at the top to enhance the experience.

“We’re gonna go where no one’s gone before. Guests are going to come and board this submarine and dive under the water and come face to face with animals, in environments of all kinds,” Carr said.

“By blending cutting-edge ride technology with the mystery of the deep sea, we’re creating an experience that inspires curiosity and brings explorers of all ages along for the adventure.”

For the first time, SeaWorld is partnering with Vekoma Rides for the attraction. The Dutch company has worked on other attractions in Orlando, including TRON Light Cycle/Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Carr said this is an exciting collaboration.

“Being at the moment of a brand new partnership that you know, in 20, 30, 40 years, we’re gonna get to look back and trace it all the way back to this moment as the beginning of something that’s truly going to explode and build more and more together,” he said.

SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep opens in 2026 in a newly expanded area of the park.