Arctic Rescue
32°45′55″N 117°13′21″W / 32.76528°N 117.22250°W
| Arctic Rescue | |
|---|---|
 Train in station | |
| SeaWorld San Diego | |
| Location | SeaWorld San Diego |
| Coordinates | 32°45′55″N 117°13′21″W / 32.76528°N 117.22250°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | June 2, 2023 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
Lift/launch system | Tire propelled launch |
| Length | 2,800 ft (850 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Duration | 1:15 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Website | Official site |
| Arctic Rescue at RCDB | |
Arctic Rescue is a launched straddle steel roller coaster at SeaWorld in San Diego, California. The ride's layout features three launches and reaches a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h).[1] The theme of the coaster intends to raise awareness of climate change in the Arctic and the challenges Arctic animals face.[2] Manufactured by Intamin, the trains are styled like snowmobiles.[3]
History
SeaWorld announced the addition of Arctic Rescue on September 27, 2022.[4] The coaster opened on June 2, 2023.[5] The opening included a partnership with the Alaska SeaLife Center, where riders could learn about Alaska's wildlife inside the queue.[6]
References
- ↑ "Arctic Rescue | SeaWorld San Diego". seaworld.com. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ De La Fe, Rocio (2023-03-14). "SeaWorld's newest Arctic Rescue roller coaster will be the longest and fastest on the West Coast". KFMB-TV. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ "Arctic Rescue". Intamin Amusement Rides. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ Weisberg, Lori (2022-09-27). "SeaWorld San Diego announces new 'Arctic Rescue' roller coaster". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ "Clark Celebrates Grand Opening of SeaWorld San Diego's Arctic Rescue | Clark Construction". www.clarkconstruction.com. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ "Ride to the Rescue and Hop on a Snowmobile at SeaWorld San Diego on June 2 with the Opening of Arctic Rescue, a Family-Friendly Ride and the Longest and Fastest Straddle Coaster on the West Coast" (PDF). SeaWorld. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-07-14.