Ocean Adventure

What Ocean Adventure does

Ocean Adventure, operated by Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), is an open-water marine theme park located in Subic Bay, Freeport Zone, Philippines. Founded in 2002, it is described as the first open-water marine theme park in Southeast Asia and operates as the only marine mammal rehabilitation facility in the Philippines under a documented partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The business runs live animal presentations (Dolphin Friends, Sea Lion Marine Patrol, Wild World) and a tiered set of premium marine mammal encounters ranging from a beach encounter at Php 4,055 to an Exclusive Dolphin Swim at Php 6,930, alongside general admission (Php 850 adult / Php 680 child).

The company monetizes through a diversified B2C revenue stack: day passes, premium animal encounters, bundled cross-park products such as the Super Pass (Php 1,200) jointly with Adventure Beach Waterpark, and group packages including a 2025 5+1 deal at Php 4,250. Beyond the marine park itself, SBMEI operates an adjacent destination ecosystem comprising Adventure Beach Waterpark, Camayan Beach Resort, Adventure Cove, and Adventure Cove Residences, which together capture multi-day tourism spend and lodging revenue. Robert Gonzaga serves as President and CEO, with Leo Suarez as Head Veterinarian overseeing animal care and the rehabilitation program that underpins both the BFAR partnership and the company's leadership role in the Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN). The customer base spans families, domestic and inbound tourists, school field trips, and corporate groups; there is no concentration in any single enterprise account. No AI/ML capabilities, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Ocean Adventure

Legal name

Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc.

Website

https://oceanadventure.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Adventure is a Subic Bay-based open-water marine theme park operating since 2002, serving families, tourists, schools, and corporate groups with animal encounters, presentations, and a multi-venue resort ecosystem including a waterpark and residences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Theme Park

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Coastal Ecotourism (Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching) (THAAAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Marine theme park
• Marine mammal encounters
• Marine rehabilitation
• Eco-tourism attractions
• Ocean conservation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Subic

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. General Admission Tickets: Admission fees charged to all visitors for park access and feature presentations including Dolphin Friends, Sea Lion Marine Patrol, Wild World, and Balancing Art.
2. Animal Encounters: Premium paid experiences including dolphin swim encounters, dolphin beach encounters, exclusive dolphin swims, sea lion paint and play, and shark/turtle adventures.
3. Super Pass Bundle: Bundle offering combined access to Ocean Adventure and Adventure Beach Waterpark at discounted rate compared to separate admissions.
4. Group and Corporate Bookings: Special rates and packages for group bookings, educational tours, corporate events, and MICE events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Adventure is an open-water marine theme park in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines, operated by Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI). It houses rescued dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife in natural lagoon settings and sells admission tickets plus a portfolio of animal encounter programs (dolphin swims, dolphin beach encounters, sea lion paint-and-play, shark and turtle experiences), supplemented by co-located Adventure Beach Waterpark, Camayan Beach Resort, and Adventure Cove.

Product overview

Ocean Adventure is the first open-water marine theme park in Southeast Asia, operated by Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Inc. for 22 years. The core offering is a marine theme park featuring rescued dolphins, sea lions, and marine wildlife in natural clear-water lagoons with coral reefs and white sand beaches. The product portfolio includes: general park admission with feature presentations (Dolphin Friends, Sea Lion Marine Patrol, Wild World); paid animal encounter experiences (Dolphin Swim Encounter, Dolphin Beach Encounter, Exclusive Dolphin Swim, Sea Lion Paint and Play, Shark and Turtle Adventure); related attractions under the Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium umbrella (Adventure Beach Waterpark, Camayan Beach Resort, Adventure Cove, Adventure Cove Residences); and bundle packages (SUPER PASS combining Ocean Adventure and waterpark, 5+1 group deal, birthday promotions). The park also operates a marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center serving as the only facility of its kind in the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ocean Adventure Rescue: Marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation initiative focused on strandings and wildlife conservation efforts
• Adventure Beach Waterpark
• Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel
• Adventure Cove

Products and services

• Park Admission Tickets
• Dolphin Swim Encounter
• Dolphin Beach Encounter
• Exclusive Dolphin Swim
• Sea Lion Paint and Play
• Shark and Turtle Adventure
• SUPER PASS
• 5+1 Bundle
• Adventure Beach Waterpark
• Camayan Beach Resort
• Adventure Cove

Quantifiable outcome

• Rescued and rehabilitated multiple marine mammals including rough-toothed dolphins Hart and Marshy

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024BFAR partnered with Ocean Adventure for marine mammal rescue operations. BFAR facilitated the transfer of stranded rough-toothed dolphin 'Hart' from Pangasinan to Ocean Adventure's rehabilitation facility. Ocean Adventure's Head Veterinarian praised BFAR for their work in helping stranded marine mammals with limited resources.
• Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean Adventure is a member of the PMMSN, collaborating with government agencies and local communities to respond to marine mammal strandings throughout the Philippines.
• Adventure Beach WaterparkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint Super Pass offering combined access to both Ocean Adventure and Adventure Beach Waterpark. Bundle ticket provides all-day access to both attractions.
• Camayan Beach ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdjacent resort property offering accommodation and beach activities. Packages combining park admission with resort stay available.
• Adventure CoveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium family, offering camping, events, and nature experiences. Day tripper and group activities available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Loro Parque: Major marine and animal theme park in Tenerife, Spain, known for dolphin and orca presentations and conservation programs. Comparable in combining high-quality animal presentations, conservation messaging, and premium encounter pricing in a destination-resort context.
• S.E.A. Aquarium (Resorts World Sentosa): Large-scale marine aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, part of a destination resort with marine encounters. Comparable as a regional Asian marine attraction embedded in a resort ecosystem similar to Ocean Adventure's combined park-waterpark-resort positioning.
• Ocean Park Hong Kong: Major marine and amusement theme park operator in Greater China with similar dolphin and marine animal presentations and encounters. A larger, established regional incumbent competing for Asian marine tourism demand and demonstrating scaled marine park operations.
• SeaWorld Entertainment: The largest marine theme park operator in the United States, with multiple parks featuring dolphin encounters, sea lion shows, and rescue/rehabilitation programs. Relevant as the dominant incumbent in the marine theme park category that Ocean Adventure occupies at a regional scale.
• Marineland Antibes: Historic European marine theme park featuring dolphin, orca, and sea lion presentations. Comparable as an established regional marine park operator offering similar encounter and presentation products to Ocean Adventure, particularly relevant given ongoing European scrutiny of captive marine mammals.

Direct peers

• Atlantis Dolphin Cay: Resort-integrated dolphin and marine animal encounter facility at Atlantis, The Palm/Bahamas. Comparable to Ocean Adventure in bundling marine encounters with resort stays and operating shallow-water and deep-water dolphin experiences within a destination-resort ecosystem.
• Manila Ocean Park: The leading marine/aquarium theme park in the Philippines, located in Manila. It is the closest direct competitor to Ocean Adventure, offering marine animal exhibits, presentations, and encounters to Filipino families and tourists — splitting the same domestic marine theme park demand.
• Discovery Cove: Orlando-based premium marine encounter park (part of SeaWorld) famous for dolphin swims and exclusive animal experiences at high per-person price points. Highly comparable to Ocean Adventure's premium dolphin swim and beach encounter model in both product mix and pricing structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myoceanadv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/oceanadventuresubic
• Facebookfacebook.com/myoceanadventure
• Instagraminstagram.com/myoceanadventure

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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