Caribbean Bay Afternoon Pass 2026: Prices, Wait Times & Tips

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Caribbean Bay Afternoon Pass

Hours, Prices, Packing Essentials, and Ride Wait Times

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Written & Photographed by ⓒ Nolyum

Date of Visit: Saturday, July 25, 2026

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In sizzling hot weather like we've been having lately,

nothing beats escaping to a refreshing water park, right?

And when summer rolls around, there's always one place that tops the list!

That's right—Caribbean Bay.

As the largest water park in Korea, located right inside the Everland Resort,

it features heart-pumping, world-class slides like

Mega Storm, Tower Boomerango, and Aqua Loop,

as well as massive wave pools, lazy rivers, and dedicated kids' zones.

It's the ultimate summer playground for visitors of all ages!

I recently made a splash here on Saturday, July 25th!

Knowing that staying from opening to closing would totally drain my energy,

I opted for the Afternoon Pass.

And honestly, it was the best decision. I still managed to conquer two of the most popular slides,

and thanks to the ongoing "Cabyland" (2-Park) promotion,

I scored free admission to Everland right after!

I wrapped up my epic day with the Night Safari and the spectacular fireworks show—

talk about the perfect summer day trip.

What is the "Cabyland" Promotion? A fantastic limited-time seasonal offer! When you buy a Caribbean Bay ticket (Full-day or Afternoon Pass), you get free admission to Everland on the very same day. *Note: You must enter and use Caribbean Bay first before heading over to Everland.

So, in this guide, I'll walk you through

Caribbean Bay Afternoon Pass hours and pricing,

insider discount tips, water park packing essentials,

and my real-life ride wait times from my Saturday, July 25th visit!

Here is everything you need to know for your perfect visit.

Post Directory

1. Ticket Prices & Discount Tips

2. Recommended Packing List

3. Peak Season Weekend Ride Wait Times

4. Highlights & Attractions (Water Music Pool Party / Sanrio Collaboration / Food & Snacks)

5. Who I Recommend This For!

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Caribbean Bay

Full-Day Pass vs. Afternoon Pass

Category	Full-Day Pass	Afternoon Pass
Entry Time	From opening time	Admission from 2:30 PM onwards
Access Hours	All day long	Approx. 5–6 hours (Until park closing)
Price	More expensive than the Afternoon Pass	Cheaper than the Full-Day Pass
Recommended For	Those who want to ride as many attractions as possible	Those looking for a casual visit or a fun date
Pros	Ample time to enjoy all attractions leisurely	Less physically demanding and offers great value for money
Cons	Highly physically draining	May be tough to ride all the popular slides due to peak-hour lines

Caribbean Bay admission tickets

are divided into Full-Day and Afternoon Passes,

and your overall satisfaction will depend on your goal for the day.

At standard pricing,

a Full-Day Pass is ~$51 and an Afternoon Pass is ~$35.

But let's be real—nobody actually pays full price!

Here is a quick look at the Peak Season (Gold Season)

Full-Day vs. Afternoon Pass prices across different online booking platforms.

Currently, Yeogi Eottae offers a ~$2 discount on bookings over ~$38,

making it the cheapest option if you are buying tickets for two or more people!

(Prices vary depending on the season and active promotions, so be sure to compare before booking!)

​	NOL	Yeogi Eottae	Klook
Full-Day Pass	~$353ha.in	~$35	~$35affiliate.klook.com
Afternoon Pass	~$283ha.in	~$28	None

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Looking for ways to get a discount?

If you have a partner credit card, you can get up to a 55% discount.

Especially during the Gold 2 Season (August 18th to 30th),

the price drops down to ~$23 for cardholders,

making it the absolute best time to visit for the best value!

Eligible partner cards include

BC, KB Kookmin, NH Nonghyup, Shinhan, Hyundai,

Samsung, Citi, Woori, and Hana (including KEB) partner cards.

👉🏻🔗 Click here to see details on partner card discounts

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Season	Regular Price	Partner Card Discount
High Season	~$42	~$21 (50%)
Gold 1	~$51	~$23 (Approx. 55% Early Bird / 50% Regular)
Gold 2	~$51	~$25–$28 (45–50%)

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2. Caribbean Bay Essentials

What should you absolutely pack?

Since you'll be spending a long time in the water at Caribbean Bay,

how well you pack your essentials

will completely make or break your experience.

Essential Item	Why You Need It
Swimsuit	Required to enter
Water shoes	Super helpful for hot ground and walking around
Waterproof phone pouch	For taking photos and staying in touch on your phone
Towel	Available for rent, but bringing your own is much easier *On-site rental fee : Medium towel ~$2, Large towel ~$5
Life jacket	Available for rent, but highly recommend bringing your own if you have one *On-site rental fee: ~$5
Sunscreen	An absolute must for outdoor pools and slides
Change of clothes & underwear	To change into when heading home
Plastic bag / Wet bag	To pack your wet swimwear (No plastic bags provided in the locker rooms)
Power bank	Your battery will drain fast from taking photos and videos

Do not forget water shoes!

To be honest, my biggest regret from this trip to Caribbean Bay

was not bringing water shoes.

I thought, "I'll just buy a pair there," and went empty-handed,

but once I checked out the shop,

they were priced around ~$17 to ~$18.

You can easily get them online or at Daiso for around ~$6,

so buying them on-site felt like a bit of a rip-off.

In the end, I decided not to buy them, but...

the ground is quite bumpy in many areas,

and walking barefoot on the blazing hot concrete

was way harder than I expected!

Especially since there's a lot of walking between the slides,

water shoes are pretty much essential.

The same went for towels.

Since I didn't bring a towel either,

I had to rent one there,

with a rental fee of ~$2 for a medium towel and ~$5 for a large towel

to use during the day.

If you have a life jacket, definitely bring it!

To access the wave pool, a life jacket is mandatory,

and renting one costs ~$5.

Honestly, it felt like a bit of a waste for just a single day's use.

While I was there, I kept thinking,

"I might as well just buy one."

After all, you can reuse it whenever you go to other water parks,

valleys, or the beach in the future.

So if you have a life jacket at home, make sure to pack it,

and if you plan on visiting water parks often,

it might be a great idea to invest in one now.

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3. Gold Season Weekends

What are the wait times for the slides?

Based on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:30

Right after entering at 2:30 PM,

I watched a show and hung out at the outdoor wave pool,

and then scouted out the attractions from 15:30 to 16:30!

Here are the real-time wait times for the slides

that I gathered firsthand:

Ride / Attraction	Estimated Wait Time
Mega Storm	100 mins
Tower Boomerango	100 mins
Tower Raft	60 mins
Wild Blaster A	60 mins
Wild Blaster B	60 mins
Aqua Loop	30 mins

We ended up riding two attractions: the Wild Blaster and the Aqua Loop!

Although the estimated wait time board showed 60 minutes and 30 minutes respectively,

we actually got to ride about 10 minutes faster than expected!

Since the crowd kept moving,

it felt like the line was shrinking

a bit faster than the estimated wait times!

On the other hand, the Mega Storm and Tower Boomerango

consistently maintained a wait time of around 100 minutes

until we left at around 6 PM. They certainly lived up to their reputation as Caribbean Bay's most popular attractions!

If riding the Mega Storm and Tower Boomerango is a must for you,

arriving right at opening time or grabbing a full-day pass

seems like a much better strategy.

Here are the Gold Season rates for the Caribbean Bay

Full-Day / Afternoon Passes across different booking platforms.

Currently, Yeogi Eottae offers a ~$2 discount on purchases over ~$38,

making it the cheapest option if you are booking for 2 or more people!

(Prices vary depending on the season and ongoing promotions, so make sure to compare before booking!)

​	NOL	Yeogi Eottae	Klook
Full-Day Pass	~$353ha.in	~$35	~$35affiliate.klook.com
Afternoon Pass	~$283ha.in	~$28	N/A

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4. Things to Do & See

(Water Music Pool Party / Sanrio Collaboration / Yummy Eats)

Caribbean Bay Water Music Pool Party

You absolutely cannot miss this!

July 4 – August 15, 2026 (Runs on selected dates)

The absolute highlight of Caribbean Bay's summer season!

It's none other than the Water Music Pool Party.

As Cabi's signature summer festival, you can splash around in the 2.4m-deep outdoor wave pool

while vibing to DJ performances and live K-POP artist stages.

The best part? There is no extra ticket required—it's completely free

for any visitor to enjoy!

Dancing along to the exciting music, getting hit with the giant water cannons,

and seeing everyone projected on the massive screens—

I had an absolute blast!

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Sanrio Collaboration

June 12 – September 6, 2026

The theme of this year's Caribbean Bay is none other than

'Hello Summer Party'!

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You can meet adorable Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll,

My Melody, and Pompompurin

all over Cabi!

The most popular photo zone is the

island right in the middle of the outdoor wave pool!

There were tons of cute Sanrio decorations in Food Town

and along the main pathways, which made just walking around

super fun.

On top of that, a total of 34 limited-edition merchandise items are on sale!

You can grab all kinds of goods like plushies, keyrings, waterproof phone pouches,

pouches, tumblers, and lifestyle products.

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Yummy Eats

Spending a full day playing at Cabi burns a lot of energy,

so fueling up along the way is absolutely essential!

There are food courts and snack bars scattered all over the park,

meaning you can easily enjoy everything from a hearty meal to quick bites!

Especially at Food Town, they sell

limited-edition seasonal menus inspired by the characters—

like the Kuromi Burger, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin treats—

adding a whole extra layer of delicious fun!

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Can you bring your own food?

Before visiting, the question I was most curious about

was definitely about the outside food policy.

Basically, bringing outside food into Caribbean Bay is restricted.

However, you are allowed to bring in the following items!

Allowed Food Items

Bottled water / Canned drinks Baby food and therapeutic diets / Seedless and peeled fruits

Any other food can be left at the

free food storage lockers near the entrance,

and you can enjoy them at the picnic zone outside before re-entering.

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They even provide refrigerated lockers,

so you can safely store easily perishable foods like

gimbap, sandwiches, and fresh fruits.

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5. Who we recommend this to!

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✅ Those who want to enjoy Caribbean Bay

on a budget with an Afternoon Pass

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✅ Those who want to ride a few slides

and catch the Water Music Pool Party too

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✅ Those who want to experience Everland as well

in a single day with the "Cab-erland" promotion

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✅ Those who want to snap the perfect shot

at the cute Sanrio collaboration photo zones

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✅ Anyone looking for a full-day summer getaway

with family, friends, or their partner!

In my next post, I'll share all the details on the "Cab-erland" promotion

and our adventure at Everland, including reviews of

the Summer Night Safari, Moonlight Parade,

and the spectacular multimedia fireworks show! Stay tuned!

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