Swimming with dolphins is just one of the activities a traveler can do in Hawaii.
Hawaii is home to blue waters and exotic landscapes filled with many water activities. Some resorts in Hawaii offer swimming with dolphin programs as one of the day's events. For a fee, travelers can decide which dolphin activity they wish to engage in. In addition to the resorts, there is also an aquatic park that offers dolphin-based events.
The Hilton Waikola Village Hotel
The Hilton Waikola Village Hotel offers a Dolphin Quest program in which guests can interact with the mammals. The program offers many options based on price, age and how long the tour lasts. Guests will learn about the dolphins, swim, feed and play in the water with the animals. All events are guided by mammal experts.
There are specific programs for children that Dolphin Quest offers. The Twilight Adventure dolphin camp provides children with a picnic, dolphin play time and a mystery hunt in which they have to find artifacts and other objects on the island. For more basic programs, 20-30 minutes wtih one on one time is available for children to simply swim and play with the mammals.
The Hilton Waikola Village Hotel
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738
808-886-1234
hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort located in Honolulu features a large lagoon that is home to Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The lagoon is 26,000 square feet and is set against the hotel landscape. Programs are offered daily where guests can educate themselves on the animals and can observe their daily routines.
There is also chance for guests to swim in the water and have contact with the mammals. Travelers can chose from various activities including training the dolphins, swimming or having a photo session with the animals. Group tours are available as well as family swim programs. Fees associated with the programs go toward supporting and maintaining dolphin research and conservation.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-739-8888
kahalaresort.com
Sea Life Park
Sea Life Park Hawaii is located on the island of Oahu. The park is designed with lagoons, pools and reefs. Dolphin programs are available for adults and children and are offered at different times throughout the day. A basic activity like the Dolphin Encounter is ideal for small children or large groups because it takes place in shallow waters. Guests can interact with the dolphins and learn all about their habits and lifestyle.
For those seeking more adventure, both the Dolphin Swim Adventure and Royal Swim adventure will satisfy any thrill-seeker. These activities include swimming with the dolphins, belly-riding, and playing in the water. All activities are preceded by an orientation in which park-goers learn about the dolphins and safety precautions.
Sea Life Park
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
1866-365-7446
sealifeparkhawaii.com
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