San Diego's First Water Coaster Returning To SeaWorld San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego's first water coaster is returning to SeaWorld San Diego.

Journey to Atlantis first debuted in 2004 as San Diego's first water coaster. The iconic coaster has been closed since 2024, while the theme park worked to reimagine the fan-favorite ride.

The San Diego theme park announced Monday the ride will be returning soon, but did not reveal the reopening date.

"Journey to Atlantis has always been a guest favorite, and with these revisions and additions, we've transformed the experience to be more than a ride — it's a full-sensory adventure," said Tyler Carter, park president of SeaWorld San Diego. "This ride is great for all ages, and the next-level features and fresh storytelling will provide a thrill to a whole new generation of explorers."

Journey to Atlantis invites riders to board a boat to explore the sunken city, only to face a Kraken attack brought to life with projection, lighting and water effects.

The reimagined ride features "fresh narrative layers and immersive media designed to thrill and immerse guests like never before," according to SeaWorld.

The family-friendly ride features both flume and coaster elements, ending in a large splashdown. Riders board eight-seater boats and experience a chain lift hill, turns and a final drop into a splash pool.

The ride has a 42-inch height requirement.