Steel Eel

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About the Ride

Travel close to 4,000 feet in about two minutes on this thrilling hypercoaster. The 15-story drop that starts this ride is only the beginning of a coaster experience filled with exciting climbs, adrenaline-pumping plunges and back-to-back camelbacks.

Insider Tips

  • Steel Eel's lift is 150ft and reaches speeds of 65mph!
  • If you want to see everything at Steel Eel sit up front, but if you want to really experience the ride, sit in the back!

All Ride Tips:    

  • Shirts and Shoes are required on all coasters
  • Shoes are required on all rides
  • Beat the lines, ride the water rides early
  • Bypass the lines, take advantage of Quick Queue!
  • Loose articles are not permitted on the coasters, they can be left with a non-rider or in a locker for $1.00
  • For ride accessibility questions, visit Guest Services or a ride supervisor for a Ride Accessibility Sheet

Rider Requirements

Height Requirement: Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride.

Ride Access:

  • Guests using wheelchairs who would like to experience the attraction should inform the SeaWorld Team Member at the ride entrance.
  • One additional rider may accompany the guest traveling in the wheelchair. Any additional guests should wait in the standard queue and join the rest of their party on the loading platform.
  • Guests using wheelchairs will be required to transfer out of the wheelchair and into the ride vehicle.
  • Due the nature of this attraction, assistance animals are not permitted.

See Park Accessibility Guide