Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Tours and Tickets

Admission to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park costs US$13 for adults, US$8 for children aged 6–12, and kids under 6 enter for free. Admission prices do not include fees for some activities, such as paddleboard rentals, kayak trips, or river cruises.

The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee show takes place twice daily at 11am and 3pm. The schedule is seasonal and is subject to change around holiday periods. The 400-seat theater opens 30 minutes before start time, and all seating is first-come, first-served. Shows may be canceled due to lightning, low temperatures, or other weather conditions.

The main attraction at Weeki Wachee State Park is the mermaid shows—an aquatic performance featuring underwater actresses dressed as mermaids. Buccaneer Bay, a water park with slides, is another popular attraction. Many visitors also explore the park via boat tours and kayaking excursions.

Yes, you can swim and paddle at Weeki Wachee State Park. Swimming is limited to the Weeki Wachee natural springs within Buccaneer Bay—a small water park within the state park. Paddling is possible on the Weeki Wachee River, and you can rent paddleboats and personal floatation devices in the state park.

Yes, there are both dining options and picnic areas available inside Weeki Wachee State Park. The park features a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating called the Mermaid Gallery, the Captain’s Quarters ice cream and snack shop, a tiki bar, a snack shack, and Pirate’s Grubb restaurant.

Weeki Wachee State Park is typically open every day from 9am until 5:30pm. Attractions within the park operate alternative hours or seasonal opening times. When running, Wilderness River Cruises take place between 9.30am and 4pm. The Buccaneer Bay Waterpark opens from 9am to 5pm, but its slides and attractions aren’t available year-round.