PortAventura World has set public opening dates for two family attractions arriving this month in Spain. Coral Bay: The Lost Legend will open at Caribe Aquatic Park on July 23, 2026, followed by Makamanu Jungle: The Adventure Trek at PortAventura Park on July 30.
The dates turn a broad summer announcement into a practical trip decision. Visitors arriving before July 23 will miss both additions, those visiting from July 23 to 29 can use Coral Bay but not Makamanu Jungle, and trips from July 30 onward can include both if the itinerary has the correct park access.
- Coral Bay opening: July 23 at Caribe Aquatic Park.
- Makamanu Jungle opening: July 30 in the Polynesia area of PortAventura Park.
- Coral Bay scale: A new family water area covering more than 6,000 square meters.
- Main water ride: Cyclone is described as Europe’s first family water coaster.
- Makamanu format: A 135 meter elevated adventure trail with bridges, rope tunnels, cabins, ladders and slides.
- Planning point: The attractions sit in different parks, so travelers should verify admission and opening hours for each visit date.
The opening dates divide July visits into three clear windows
The current dates were reported on July 13 after PortAventura confirmed the two summer debuts. The resort’s official attraction overview supplies the project details, while the dated announcement establishes when guests can actually expect to use each experience.
A visit through July 22 remains a normal PortAventura trip without either new attraction. That does not make the parks closed or incomplete, but travelers booking specifically for the 2026 additions should not assume a general summer label means the experiences are already operating.
From July 23 through July 29, Coral Bay is scheduled to be available at the water park while Makamanu Jungle remains unopened. This window may suit visitors who want the new aquatic area and do not need the elevated trail, provided Caribe Aquatic Park is part of the chosen ticket and itinerary.
From July 30, both openings are on the calendar. That is the first date when a traveler can reasonably plan around both additions, although each remains subject to normal operating conditions, capacity and any day specific park guidance.
Coral Bay expands the water park with several experiences
Coral Bay is not one standalone slide. PortAventura describes it as a family area of more than 6,000 square meters inside Caribe Aquatic Park, themed as a lost pirate bay that has emerged from the ocean.
The headline attraction is Cyclone, described in current reporting as Europe’s first family friendly water coaster. The distinction matters because the area is being positioned for shared family use rather than only for riders seeking the most intense body slides in the park.
Other confirmed elements include Bahía Pirata, an adventure pool with an obstacle course, and The Crab, a slide tower. Splash Port adds an interactive water play zone, while El Bucanero gives the new area its own food venue instead of requiring every visitor to leave the zone for a break.
The official overview also emphasizes a dedicated splash area for younger children. It does not, however, replace the need to check posted height, supervision, swimwear, health and accessibility requirements once the area is operating.
Travelers should also keep the park boundary in mind. Coral Bay belongs to Caribe Aquatic Park, not the neighboring main theme park, so a day built only around PortAventura Park does not automatically place the new water area on the itinerary.
Makamanu Jungle adds an elevated trail to Polynesia
Makamanu Jungle is a different type of attraction. It is an outdoor adventure route in the Polynesia area of PortAventura Park, designed around elevated walkways, bridges, rope passages and climbing structures rather than a powered ride vehicle.
The published route is 135 meters long and includes 18 treehouse style cabins, 20 rope tunnels, three net ladders and four slides. A central structure rises across four levels, giving the experience a vertical profile even though it is not a roller coaster or a drop ride.
PortAventura says the name draws from Polynesian mythology and translates to the bird’s gaze. The concept connects the elevated route to its setting, but travelers should base the visit decision on the physical format: movement through a sequence of climbing and crossing elements outdoors.
That format makes final access rules especially important. The early project material does not provide a complete public operating card for height limits, companion requirements, mobility access, footwear, capacity or weather closures, so families should recheck the attraction page and signs after July 30.
Makamanu Jungle is inside the main PortAventura Park rather than Caribe Aquatic Park. A traveler who wants both new additions must therefore plan access to two different gates, whether through a multi park product or separate admission that covers the intended dates.
| Visit timing or priority | What should be open | Planning response |
|---|---|---|
| Visit ends by July 22 | Neither new attraction | Book for the existing parks, or move the trip if the additions are essential |
| Visit runs July 23 to 29 | Coral Bay only | Include Caribe Aquatic Park and do not promise Makamanu Jungle to the group |
| Visit begins July 30 or later | Both are scheduled | Verify both park calendars and allow time at two separate gates |
| Water play is the priority | Coral Bay is the relevant opening | Check water park admission, weather and final rider rules |
| Climbing and outdoor play are the priority | Makamanu Jungle is the relevant opening | Use the main park and review final access requirements |
Admission and operating hours need separate checks
PortAventura World is one destination, but its gates do not all share identical hours or admission conditions. The resort’s official calendar lists daily schedules by park, which is more reliable than assuming the water park follows the main park from opening through late evening.
Travelers should first decide which new experience matters, then confirm the relevant gate on the exact day. A broad resort ticket label can obscure whether the product includes PortAventura Park, Caribe Aquatic Park, Ferrari Land or a combination with specific validity rules.
Visitors staying several days have more room to separate the experiences. Placing Coral Bay on a dedicated water park day and Makamanu Jungle within a main park day avoids rushing between gates and leaves a clearer backup plan if weather affects aquatic operations.
A one day visitor faces a tighter tradeoff. Trying to cover both parks immediately after July 30 may reduce time for the established ride lineup, so the two new attractions should be treated as priorities to weigh, not automatic additions that cost no time.
Deep Arrival’s theme park travel hub can support the wider planning layer. The current announcement has a narrower job: establish which attraction opens on which date, where it is located and what remains to be verified before arrival.
What the announcement does not yet guarantee
An announced public opening date is meaningful, but it is not a guarantee that every element will operate continuously from the first hour. New attractions can pause for weather, testing, capacity management or routine technical checks, especially during their first days.
The available material also does not publish a complete set of final restrictions for every Coral Bay element or the Makamanu trail. Families planning around a specific child’s height, swimming ability, mobility need or tolerance for elevated obstacles should wait for the operating rules rather than infer eligibility from promotional descriptions.
Ticket prices can also change by date and product. This story does not treat a current promotional price as the cost of entry for every traveler, because the practical question is whether the purchased product includes the correct park on the intended day.
Finally, the dates do not merge the two attractions into one land. Coral Bay serves the water park and Makamanu Jungle serves the Polynesia area of the main park, so their value depends on how a visitor divides the overall PortAventura stay.
Travelers visiting mainly for the new features should place Coral Bay trips on or after July 23 and trips requiring both attractions on or after July 30. Recheck the official daily calendar and ticket coverage before committing to a narrow itinerary.
Families should also review final access rules after opening. The attraction descriptions establish the format and location, but they do not yet answer every height, supervision, accessibility, weather or capacity question.
When does Coral Bay open at PortAventura World?
Coral Bay: The Lost Legend is scheduled to open on July 23, 2026, inside Caribe Aquatic Park.
When does Makamanu Jungle open?
Makamanu Jungle: The Adventure Trek is scheduled to open on July 30, 2026, in the Polynesia area of PortAventura Park.
Are Coral Bay and Makamanu Jungle in the same park?
No. Coral Bay is in Caribe Aquatic Park, while Makamanu Jungle is in the main PortAventura Park. Visitors should confirm admission for both gates if they want both experiences.
What is included in Coral Bay?
The announced area includes the Cyclone family water coaster, Bahía Pirata adventure pool, The Crab slide tower, Splash Port play zone and El Bucanero dining venue.
What kind of attraction is Makamanu Jungle?
It is a 135 meter outdoor elevated adventure trail with cabins, rope tunnels, net ladders, bridges and slides. Final access rules should be checked after opening.
