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Our family (my wife, our nine-year-old son, and myself) participated in Dolphin Quest on Thanksgiving, and it was an experience we will never forget. We expected something memorable, but it far exceeded anything we imagined. What surprised us most was how educational the entire program was. The trainers didn't just introduce us to the dolphins, they taught us about their behavior, communication, care, and conservation. It felt meaningful, not just entertaining. The 16 dolphins that live in the lagoon are clearly happy, healthy, and incredibly well cared for. You can feel the bond between the trainers and the animals, and watching our son interact with them in such a natural, calm environment was something truly special. We left with huge smiles, a deeper appreciation for these amazing animals, and memories we'll be talking about forever. Highly recommend Dolphin Quest to anyone visiting Kona. It's an extraordinary experience for families and anyone who wants to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Sarynelli A.

This was a lifelong dream of mine, and Dolphin Quest did not disappoint. Our trainer was so awesome and really had a great bedside manner for the people in the group who were a little hesitant or shy. I fell in love with these Dolphins. They are so smart and sweet and it was truly an experience I will never forget. All of the staff was super friendly and helpful every step of the way. If you're staying at the Hilton Waikoloa or spending time in the Big Island in general, this experience is an absolute must!

Crystal D.

My sister and I were staying at the Hilton resort, and I couldn't help but fall in love with these dolphins! The staff was so wonderful and I love that comfort of the dolphins is the priority! I was worried about the small space, but they have more room than we can initially see, and they're small dolphins that are used to more shallow waters. Absolutely an amazing time, educational, and a core memory!

Aleksandar Alex F.

We had an incredible experience with Dolphin Quest. From the moment we arrived, my 6 and 9-year-olds couldn't stop smiling. Everyone we encountered from the front desk on was friendly, welcoming, and clearly dedicated to making sure we had a memorable time. Kayla was especially wonderful--bubbly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable--making the experience truly exceptional for both the girls and me. We hope to do it again soon!

Allen D.

I worked in a marine mammal facility years back, I loved that I got share the experience of dolphin interaction with my 12 yr old daughter and fiancé. Comparatively, the facility here is well maintained with the dolphins health at the forefront of the trainers concerns. Most dolphin enclosures are a concrete pen, these enclosures are within a naturally appearing lagoon connected to the sea with fish and turtles swimming amongst the dolphins. Our trainer for the day was Stephanie, she was fantastic. I cannot recommend this experience enough for your family.

Jason V.

When we booked our trip to Hawaii, my wife and I both knew that dolphins, in one form or another, were in our future. We'd both insisted that swimming with dolphins was a "must do", so we began looking into how to guarantee that would happen. Sure, you read stories all the time about swimmers and snorkelers encountering single dolphins, or even pods, up close and personal, but we weren't about to leave it to chance. And unfortunately, due to a change in the law as of 2021, you are no longer allowed to approach dolphins in the wild, closer than 50 meters. If they approach *you*, that's different, but there's no way I could guarantee that we wouldn't break the law if we happened to spot some while out snorkeling or something. So what were our choices? Well, for $300 a person, you can have a 45 minute, hands-on encounter with a trio of trained, adorable dolphins at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort. It may not be as magical as stumbling across them in the wild, but as far as we were concerned, it was worth it. When it came time to check in, we waited for additional parties to arrive, received some brief instruction on do's-and-dont's from the marine wildlife specialists, suited up with life jackets, separated into our own little pods (usually groups of about 4), and spread out across the artificial lagoon so that each group would engage with only one dolphin at a time (they would rotate groups throughout the experience). Our personal dolphin "wrangler", Tanner, was fantastic at crowd and dolphin management, giving each of us individually, or as couples, one-on-one time with each of the three marine mammals, petting, playing with or swimming alongside them, based on their comfort level with us. When one became overstimulated or overwhelmed, they were sent back to the handlers for a "dolphin break", which didn't count against "the clock" of time which we were allotted for our visit. We didn't feel rushed at all, and although no amount of time will ever feel long enough to spend with these magical creatures, and even though the experience lasts for less than an hour, it's guaranteed to be an experience you will never forget. The only downside to the whole experience is that the photos taken (thankfully by a professional photographer) are not cheap, digital or otherwise. Don't bother with prints or the the a la carte digital choices, and just pony up for the entire digital set, and print them at home in any size you want, at your leisure. And if you require proof that it was worth the price, all you need do is look at the pictures of my wife positively beaming, attached to this review. That kind of happiness is worth more than it's weight in gold!

The family petting Nainoa at Kahala Hotel.

MeiMei F.

Okay so I grew up here and I always thought this swim with dolphins thing looked cheesy. But our kids have been begging us to take them to the one at the Kahala Hotel since they were 2. Finally, for their 7th birthday, we caved. We figured they'd be old enough to remember it and wouldn't be intimidated by the big sea creatures up in their faces. Well, we were right. And the entire experience was EPIC! Yes, it's expensive. But the four of us were one-on-one with the fabulous, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Michelle the dolphin trainer for a full 30 minutes. Nainoa is a wonderfully trained dolphin. We got to pet and hug him, give him a kiss, feed him fish, and actually swim with him. It was amazing. Not only the kids but also us adults simply loved every second!!!! Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike!

Dolphin paintings on 8/11/21 (yes, dolphins actually drew these)

Denis A.

You want memories that last a lifetime? This spot is it. I booked this dolphin experience for my 10 year old for about $300. It's been his absolute favorite activity that we've done so far. At check-in the instructor goes over some ground rules and then breaks the groups up in 5 groups of 6 (max allowed for this experience is 30). People participating are then fitted with life vests. After that the group is lead over to the water with their designated instructor. That's when the magic happens. My son and nephew were so excited to touch and get close to the dolphin and there's plenty of that. The kids even got to hold onto the dolphin's back as the dolphin tows them briefly in a circle. My favorite moment was when the dolphin puts its lips on my kid's cheek (see photo) and it looked like the dolphin was really kissing him. I was able to take photos from the grassy area about 30 feet away. I still unfortunately ended up buying a digital package and split the cost with my sister since my nephew and son were in all 88 pictures together. The cost for all the digital photos is $155 and $10 for additional prints. The entire experience with photos set me back $400 but you can't put a price on these sort of memories, they're forever. We'll just need to eat PBJ for the next month .

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Lori I.

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We did the tot package; two adults, a 4yr old and a 2yr old this past summer. Although the actual dolphin encounter itself was maybe only 20 minutes, the whole experience was probably well worth it. The kids were able to pet the dolphins tail, rub his belly, feed the dolphins some fish a few times, hear the dolphin 'sing', make the dophins splash/wave, and stand on their tail. The pictures they try to sell to you are of course a rip off, but since we didn't have anyone else on vacation with us, those were the only pictures we had. We also bought the DVD (another pricey souvenir) of the dolphin encounter, which got mailed to us within a week. My kids watched it at least 10 times the first day we got it in the mail. They still ask to see the DVD of when they "swam with the dolphins" and it's been 4 months since we did it. read more

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A J.

7 years ago

Very cool and my daughter loved it. That said it's too expensive and tones of up/cross sale pressure. Drop the price and focus on donations rather than sales! Thanks read more

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Heidi D.

8 years ago

My daughter participated in the Kid's Quest which included classroom time and time with dolphins. To my surprise she LOVED the classroom portion and it got her even more excited to swim with dolphins. It was nice to have ample viewing area for the parents to watch. And everyone we interacted with was warm and welcoming, patient, and clearly passionate about their work. The photo packages they offer online were outrageously priced in my opinion, so we were happy to find single photos available for purchase for $20. The rest of the family wants to participate next time after getting to see what an incredible experience it was for my daughter. read more

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Paul F.

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9 years ago

Awesome experience. Here's a quick Friday review. Pro's Swim with the dolphins and hang out with them. Learn about them and who each one is you interact with Trainers/ Staff are all awesome and professionals in marine care. Cons Reso's as can't just always walk up Pricey but yet look at the spend your doing staying here Flat: Front desk staff is ok. Lockers provided but staff handed it wrong key a few times The call out other things to do but aquarium inside is ok nothing special. read more

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Roxanne S.

5 years ago

So this is worth it. The kids loved it and it's a great experience. Staff was amazingly nice to.my kids. I am.only rating 4 stars because a) it shouldn't cost almost $300/ a kid for a 30.minute dolphin experience. Im.lucky I can afford it...but that is too.much and cost prohibitive to other families and kids whomwould.love.it! Hilton is.doing fine....I suggest rethinking the price and b) that lagoon enclosure had 14 dolphins in it. I saw.all the lagoons. Those are not.large areas and rather shallow with minimum.deep.places. the lagoons should be larger with that number of dolphins in my opinion. Otherwise, everything was nice and I'm glad i.could.give my kids this.memory. read more

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Matthew D.

3 years ago

All of the staff were extremely helpful. I have a physical disability & the staff helped brainstorm ways to get me easily in & out of the water. This experience is great for families & a highlight of our vacation to Hawaii. read more

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Carrie S.

7 years ago

We did the wee tots program with 3 adults and 3 kids (4,4,2). We didn't stay at the hotel so we got there really early to check-in. This was great because the kids had a chance to watch the dolphins and others in the after. There is also a great clubhouse with couches and toys and books to hang out in while you wait. Bathroom/changing rooms are fine and there are outdoor showers to rinse off. For Wee Tots you stand/kneel in the shallow area of the water and the dolphins swim to you and do tricks. You can pet the dolphin, hear the sounds and learn some key facts. We also fed them fish and everyone loved that! It was pouring rain while we were there and cold but we still did it and it was great! My husband didn't go so he took pictures for us so we didn't have to buy the pictures they took or an expensive photo package. I would do this again! The dolphin we met was 34 years old and in the wild dolphins only live about 25 years. A lot of people are worried about the dolphins in captivity but I think it is important to be able to learn about animals hands on. No worse than a zoo. read more

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Drizza N.

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My 8 year old had the most amazing time if her life! The staff were wonderful! Laura helped us sign up the day before and was so pleasant (what a small world that we have friends in common). None the less we lucked out with a group of 2 (total) and the education instructor (I'm bummed that I didn't get her name) she was so good with the kids and kept their attention. She even had me learning things! Carla the trainer in the water was enthusiastic and fun! My daughter had an amazing time! Definitely will do this again if the kids want to!! read more

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Christine A.

5 years ago

I had the best time swimming with the dolphins. we got up close well to touch them and rub them. They were very gentle as we were able to rub their back and their belly! They are treated with the upmost love and care. I recommend this activity for all adults and children alike. Went back in Hawaii I will definitely do it again! read more

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Roxane G.

10 years ago

Hubby and I were not expecting much, but given the opportunity to do so, we had to jump at it. We booked the 30 minute experience and we can gladly say that we truly did spend 30 minutes interacting with them and the perfect amount of time. We fed them, held them, swam with them and watched them do tricks. The trainer was very friendly and never once asked us to tip, which was very rare for the experiences we had in Hawaii. This is worth doing if you have the money to spend. You will not regret it. Ps. We booked for a Monday morning and there were only 6 of us. :) read more

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SSheva N.

7 years ago

This was one of the most epic experiences with the kayaking and dolphin experience! It was very special. Thank you so much and for providing amazing care for the dolphins and conservation! read more

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Rena H.

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11 years ago

It was a nice treat to do this activity. For a party of 4 it was over $1K but if you have AAA, you get a 10% discount so at least you saved some money. However that money went to pictures...... So there is no winning here but we still enjoyed the activity. My 7 year old son was excited to learn about dolphins and he was even more excited to pet them. My 5 year old daughter was a little scared and I thank the trainer to keep her as ease with the gentle animal. I would totally recommend this activity to people visiting the island. The proceeds of this program goes to dolphin research. read more

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Jim D.

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11 years ago

This is one of those experiences that you need to cross off a bucket list. Like swimming with the stingrays and sharks in Tahiti. Personally I think this is great for the very young and the very old. No doubt others with disagree. Great trainers and of course those intelligent mammals. I think for the price they should throw in at least one photo. #ResearchAndTravelServices #facxual_events read more

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Kim M.

4 years ago

The dolphins and interaction with them is wonderful . My grandkids and whole family loved it. Like other posters have stated the total time with them is very short and extremely expensive . I'm glad we did it however due to the price and of course photos are extra, probably won't do again . Due to having to donate a kidney to pay for this ( I'm kidding) I have to keep my other kidney. The first thing my grandson said of course was I want to do this again . I didn't know until I read these reviews after the fact you get an discount if you have triple A, would have been nice if that had been mentioned by the staff. I appreciate all the do for the dolphins and they are well cared for but....super pricy!!! I know I have mentioned the price multiple times. I haven't been to Hawaii in about 10 years, it's really gone up. Everything . read more

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Imrul I.

5 years ago

overall decent experience which could be an exceptional if they separated 9 years old child from the 70s and 80s who could barely go up and down the steps. Therefore, the attendant was mostly busy helping the elderly, which I have no problem with, but you expect your child to enjoy every single minute of the time if you pay over $360 with tax. My daughter literally got maybe 6-7 minutes attention due to them being busy with 4 elderly lady who could barely walk. They should group the session based on age so that every PAID customer gets their money worth of fun. I felt I was cheated by being charged that much and put my 9-year-old who were basically sitting idle with these elderly ladies who needed help the whole time. read more

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Shiva W.

4 years ago

Cruel to jail these creatures away from their pods (families) in a tiny space for the amusement of people too ignorant to know better. Even walking by is so upsetting that I never want to stay at this Hilton again. read more

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Omar A.

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4 years ago

best place to go all the employees are nice and friendly it was very good experience and i highly recommended and i will bavk next year

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Angie H.

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10 years ago

Dolphin Quest is amazing! My six year old daughter and I did the Deluxe Encounter and it was one of the best 45 minutes of our lives! We had an awesome trainer (Stephanie) and we're lucky to get just two other people in our group and at any given time we had two to three dolphins hanging with us The price is steep but we were able to get a 10% discount with AAA Highly recommend if you are on the Big Island-definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity read more

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Michael K.

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5 years ago

Had a great time, staff was great. We arrived a bit late but they were able to fully accommodate us in the next tour. My kids who are younger loved it. The dolphins were very playful and relaxing with the group. Highly recommend it. read more

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Jeremy E.

12 years ago

I really enjoyed the interaction we received with my 3 year old daughter. She hasn't stopped talking about Nimbus and looks at her picture with him all the time. She loved it! Greg and staff were wonderful and very knowledgeable about the Dolphins as well as the black tip sharks they have. I read several reviews, many negative, but I couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you Dolphin Quest for giving my daughter a lifetime memory. read more

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Elias A.

8 years ago

Dolphin quest is probably one of the must things to do while Hawaii on the big island. The staff and program were excellent with my wife and I and very helpful and full of information. The dolphins are very friendly and playful! Highly recommended! read more

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J L.

4 years ago

Our family did the Deluxe Encounter experience with Dolphin Quest. It was very organized and our trainer was delightful and full of energy. There were several groups in the lagoon at once, but our encounter was just us and we met 2 of their dolphins. We were able to feel/touch, swim with and watch them both do tricks. It was an experience our kids will not forget. read more

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Jon B.

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8 years ago

What a great time we had with Nimbus and Halea, the two dolphins we got paired with, and our guide Brie. Amazingly smart animals, glad we got to know them a little better up close and personal. Awesome, except for the tourists who stole our towels from atop the lockers! read more

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Heather W.

5 years ago

Absolutely amazing experience! We were a family group of 6 - 3 generations and we all loved it! From my 82 year old mom and my 20 something year old kids it was a must do experience! One of the highlights of our trip! We were able to interact with several different dolphins and we each felt like we had personal connections with the dolphins! so much fun and so magical! I will definitely add this to my list to do again! Add extra time to your visit and go and see all the fun pools and other experiences around the resort! An experience of a lifetime! Can't believe I didn't do this earlier!! read more

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Cathy H.

7 years ago

Swimming with the dolphins had always been a bucket list item of mine, so my husband was excited to treat the both of us to this experience. When it was all said and done I felt disappointed (the actual time and experience with the dolphins was soooo short) and realized that this whole thing is just wrong. The animals are suffering no matter what they try to tell you. They should be in the wild. Now I know better and will not ever support something like this again. Please think twice before you do. read more

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Carolina T.

3 years ago

Overall, loved the experience at Dolphin Quest! Such a fun time that I will never forget. Only thing is that it is wayyyy to short a time for $320. There are 5 other strangers in your group that are getting individual time with the dolphin when your just sitting there after your individual time. Very nit picky, but super fun if you into these types of things. Plus the instructors are super nice and knowledgeable. read more

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Dave D.

5 years ago

This ranks very high if not the top of my list for things to experience in ones lifetime! This was an absolutely amazing experience and I can't say enough about Katie our trainer, she was the best at walking us through everything and making our encounter with these beautiful creatures AMAZING! Katie was so full of knowledge about the Dolphins and was so wonderful to watch her bond with these Dolphins. I recommend anyone to do this in there lifetime, it is something I will always remember and cherish! read more

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Oona N.

8 years ago

Our visit to DOLPHIN QUEST was amazing! It was an amazing and unforgettable experience for adults and our 2 year old grandson. We love the staff. Everyone was great and very accommodating! We love the way they treat the dolphins they keep them in a very nice and wonderful place. read more

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Alice S.

9 years ago

Brittany checked us in and thoroughly explained what our experience would be like. Amelia did a wonderful job sitting with the keiki and taking them thru the do's and dont's of the experience, answering any questions the kids had while making it fun and engaging. She even walked the kids over to see the honu in the tank. Our dolphin trainer in the water engaged the parents and kids when the dolphins came over, making it fun for all of us during this amazing experience. Afterwards, we were able to spend time with Amelia (our daughter's name is also Amelia), and she spent valuable time sharing with us about her instructional classes, her dry erase board of the staff's individual conservation efforts and her drawing of dolphin anatomy, and her beautiful artwork of a tiger shark, dolphin, and monk seal. Amelia even took a picture with our little mini Amelia, making the overall activity personable and fun. Mahalo to everyone for a wonderful time with dolphins. We highly recommend this activity if you have a three year old that loves ocean animals. read more

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Sarah M.

8 years ago

TL;DR - Awesome experience, mediocre photos and purchasing experience. We took our 2 year old son, the trainers were very communicative and helped gear us all up for what to expect. My son had a great time, they took lots of photos. Being in the water with the dolphins, other kiddos and trainers was a very easy, comfortable and an overall fun experience! The photos- they aren't great. I understand that due to the nature of having live animals, and three or more people in each photo, it can be tricky to capture flattering angles/faces. Most of our photos were so unflattering, I don't ever really want to hang them anywhere. We paid full price to get all of the digital downloads. When I first got home and went to download, all of the photos in the online portal were locked, and asked me to re-pay the full price for the digital photos. I contacted support, and they unlocked all but one of the photos. I am now waiting to hear back about the one locked photo. I assume they will get it unlocked for me and I'll be able to download it. read more

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Ruthie G.

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9 years ago

We had a wonderful experience learning about the Veterinarian owned outfit , habitat made for the bottle nose species where they are free to choose where they go and if they want to see us!they are rewarded with belly rubs, clapping, whistles and lots of fish ! Each dolphin has their own personality and noise it makes.we learned to identify the dolphins by their thumb print; marks on flukes and dorsal fin. Fun for all ages. Trainer for a day Would he Amazing read more

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Jaime W.

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9 years ago

This was a magical experience for sure. But for the amount paid... felt so short.... like a 45 minute experience. Would def do it again though. The Dolphins were amazing and it was neat to learn about them and interact with them. Staff really nice too read more

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T M.

9 years ago

Me & my daughter did the deluxe encounter and I would very much encourage others to pay the little extra money to get that 15 minutes... it makes all the difference in the world! I would also give the tip to pick a later day appointment. The one in the afternoon had 16 people yet the 4:00 one had just me & my daughter. They said that people don't usually want to book later so remember this to get even more time with the dolphins! We had an amazing trainer Chelsea. She was so much fun. It felt like we all just laughed for 45 minutes. SO great. Lots of information given and since it was just us we got the opportunity to do some training that they are just learning...even though they made mistakes it felt like we were true trainers seeing what their response would be. I loved every single thing about it however I was pretty sad that for all of our staged pictures with the dolphin none had his eye above the water. I was expecting the pictures that everyone shows and I was so looking forward to having the same thing. However it doesn't look the same when it's just the top of their head. It's just a grey lump. :( :( So bummed about that. For $24 a picture I was sad it wasn't the same quality as shown. Also, my other request would be for them to provide towels. It was a strange request for them to say we needed to bring towels for an activity that costs so much it seems like they could do that. For me, not staying at the Hilton I had no towel to bring so afterwards, shivering, trying to look at heavily watermarked photos....not really the best. Too cold so we decided to just take the card to look at them later. Provide towels!! read more

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Captaain M.

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9 years ago

This was kinda pricey for a short amount of time, but it was absolutely worth every penny. The staff and trainers are great and friendly. But for the short amount of time, the trainers really try to make the best of time. We feed, swam, played, touched and kissed the dolphins. And the best part, the dolphins loved it! My mother and I were so happy we did this, it was an amazing experience. They take great pictures as well. We bought as much as we could because they were amazing. read more

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Stacie I.

4 years ago

my kids had a nice time with the dolphins but with so many people in the group didn't get enough time to spend with the dolphins. the photos that were taken was very disappointing. it was offset and not professional at all. 3/4 of the photos taken was group photos. why would I want strangers in a picture with my kids? seems about the money instead of the experience. years ago I had a great time but it seems to have gone commercialized. read more

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Eleanor D.

7 years ago

Great experience! First time "swimming with dolphins". Our entire family (2 adults and 3 kids ages 11, 9, and 7) participated in the dolphin encounter. Our trainer was Denise. We advised Denise early on that our youngest isn't a swimmer. She said it was fine since the shallow waters allow for standing and we could see if he would be comfortable floating in the deeper waters after the brief intro. Everyone is fitted with life vests and a snorkel mask. We had a great time interacting with 3 dolphins (Nahele, a baby dolphin, and Kona, their mom). We all got to feed the dolphins several times and swim with them. Each of us also had a personal moment where we could hug or kiss the dolphin, as well as a family moment. We enjoyed giving the dolphins various commands where he/she would spin, wave, blow bubbles, etc. With the dynamics of our family, I think this was the perfect way to experience getting up close and personal with the dolphins. Yes, it was pricy but I think it was worth it - at least 2 of our kids (who've never snorkeled before) would have had a difficult if not impossible time swimming with dolphins in the open waters. We also learned quite a bit about the dolphins from Denise and the kids are already asking to go back. In the waiting area, we also got to touch sea urchins, sea stars, sea cucand anemone in their small tide pool. If you're going with young kids or not strong swimmers and want to experience "swimming with dolphins" I definitely think this is the way to go. read more

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Brad S.

7 years ago

Very little value for the cost. $210.00 for 20 minutes of which only 3-5 minutes you are personally interacting with the Dolphin. Tourist trap. read more

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E A.

8 years ago

Just returned from staying at this "resort" and watched this and felt sick. These animals are captives enslaved for our entertainment. Their enclosure is small and I can't imagine how bored they must be. I also can't imagine anything I could read that would make it all seem ok but I'm all ears. Feeling sad. read more

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Lisa L.

7 years ago

I can't remember the last time I had such a terrible customer service experience. I literally could not book this experience despite numerous attempts. I left messages, called numerous times only to be forwarded to no where, and finally just had to tell my 4 year old that we couldn't do it. The folks who staff the front desk at Dolphin Quest at the hotel seem nice and eager, but it turns out when you call the main number you're actually calling an office somewhere and they could not have cared less. I've never tried so hard to spend $500 and failed! We'll just watch the dolphins from the restaurant next door because I've given up. read more

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Ryan M.

4 years ago

My wife has always loved dolphins, so this was a must for our honeymoon. Dolphin Quest is fantastic and I recommend it to anyone visiting Waikiki. The experience is very interactive. Guests get separated into small groups so you get to spend a lot of quality time with a dolphin, doing a bunch of activities like swimming, petting, feeding, and posing for pictures. read more

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69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa, HI 96738
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What time does Dolphin Quest open?

Dolphin Quest opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Dolphin Quest closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Wasabi Tours Hawaii

4.9(619 reviews)

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The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary has a truly special history as a multi-generational reforestation…read moreproject, and that profound energy is palpable the moment you step into its lush, misty trails. At a transitional point in my life after some major changes, I discovered their Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) experience. As a first-timer, I was blown away--it felt deeply spiritual and cleansing, with guided invitations to slow down, breathe in the cool forest air, listen to the birds and rustling leaves, and connect mindfully with the ancient trees and vibrant ecosystem. I highly recommend this for anyone seeking personal growth, healing, or simply a reset amid life's junctors. Our guide, Bri, was exceptional--knowledgeable, intuitive, and truly essential to unlocking the full magic of the experience. Request her if you can! For visitors to Hawai'i, don't miss this hidden gem on the uplands of the Big Island. It's a serene contrast to the beaches, showcasing the island's diverse, restorative natural side. As a lucky Holualoa resident, I'm excited to explore more offerings, especially the Sound Bath Meditation Journey, tree-planting volunteer opportunities, and Bri's new Exploring Within: A Music & Movement Journey in Nature. p.s. make sure you use their natural mosquito spray before heading out!

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I'm so glad we came here for a tour. I love learning about different things and this was a cute…read moreplace to visit during our stay. Upon arrival, everyone was so friendly and directed us on how to book a tour which ran every 30 minutes or so. While we waited, we were able to sample coffee and check out the little store. Our tour guide was very amusing and kept the tour fun and amusing even though we couldn't do much on the farm due to the recent floods causing a gaping hole of grand canyon through the middle of the farm. Despite the disadvantage, the tour guide still found a way to keep the tour engaging with lots of fun facts, history and merriment. I enjoyed my time here and we also took home some coffee.

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JackHendricks C.

429

3 years ago

Greatest dolphin interaction! I've had the pleasure to have a dolphin interactions at Sea World, in San Diego, CA and at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL. Dolphin Quest, Hilton Waikoloa was an amazing experience overall and my fiancée's first time to swim with dolphins! Cutting to end, she loved it! Definitely recommend booking your experience with Dolphin Quest! Here's why... The friendly phone call, the morning of, confirming our reservation began the excitement of the day. Arriving to the Dolphin Quest area, at the resort was beautiful and welcoming. The entire staff was friendly, engaging, and informative. For all the animal lovers out there, there was a very big emphasis that the dolphins were happy and not forced to do anything they didn't want to. You can really feel that sense while you're there. Great job, Dolphin Quest Waikoloa! Highly recommend! read more

Beck S.

9 years ago

I participated in the dolphin experience during a school trip from New Hampshire. I truly enjoyed the entire experience from the staff's knowledge and helpfulness to the dolphins eagerness to please their trainers and get attention from those in the group. I think that it's absolutely incredible that they train each and every one of their many animals. They treat their animals with such respect, even training them to let them know whether they want to be handled/worked with at that time or not. Proper training and respect towards animals is something I can truly appreciate. I loved the hands on experience with the dolphins. The pictures came out great and they are truly something to treasure. A huge thank you to the staff at dolphin quest for creating a memory that I will never forget! read more

Liza B.

9 years ago

I have swam with dolphins before but Dolphin Quest was by far one of the best experiences I have ever had. The facility explained everything thoroughly and made the whole experience unforgettable. They showed us all the different sea life around the vicinity. The best part was saved for last when we got to go into the water and engage with the dolphins. All of the sea life is treated with care and love and it was very apparent which made the experience even better. The trainers was so caring towards the animals treating them as their own and provided us with a great time. I would recommend this for everyone interested in swimming with dolphins. read more

Andrew T.

7 years ago

We stayed at the hotel and it was a great place. The fact that there were dolphins there made it even better. Our group got to do the dolphin quest and it was an amazing experience. The trainers first taught us about the different types of dolphins and other animals indigenous to Hawaii, so a great learning experience as well. Once we got into the water the trainer was super nice and the dolphins were extremely friendly. They were super well trained and it was great to actually touch a dolphin for the first time. I actually learned that dolphins have belly buttons too. I Completely recommend this to anyone! read more

Abby B.

9 years ago

This dolphin experience was incredible. Not only did we get to touch the dolphins and interact with them, we also got to meet their other wildlife. They take care of many kinds of animals. We met their turtle, fish, goat fish, sharks and dolphins. This experience has really made me consider going into Marine Biology. All of the workers completely loved their job and you could see their love for the animals. It was great to see the relationships they had with their dolphins. I would definitely recommend going here for a great dolphin experience. 10/10 read more

Jenni T.

9 years ago

As an avid animal lover, this was one of the most incredible experiences I've had. I did the trainer for a day program (with baby dolphins!) in Waikoloa and it surpassed my expectations. The amount of hands on training, enrichment, and education I had with the dolphins was amazing. The entire staff (especially Sarah & Megan, who walked me through most of the day) was extremely friendly and could not have made the experience any better for me. I highly recommend any dolphin experience here... you won't be disappointed! read more

Bruno F.

10 years ago

If you care about dolphins, DO NOT support dolphins in captivity and marine mammals in general. Educate yourself and your family about it and ban this awful activity. They are not pets or circus animals. They are intelligent species and live in small or large complex social groups and swim vast distance everyday in vast open ocean. Go see them in the wild, their natural environment instead of dolphinariums, aquariums, zoos, etc... read more

Leah A.

2 years ago

Do your research. These poor creatures may have been born in captivity, but they are the offspring of dolphins who were kidnapped from their pods and forcibly removed from their families. No marine mammal deserves this. I hated seeing these poor dolphins on my vacation. Go for a snorkel and check out the dolphins in the wild. read more

Rachel D.

3 years ago

These dolphins live in the equivalent of a backyard swimming pool, it's truly horrifying to walk past their tiny pens directly next to the expansive ocean. Take one look and you can see how inhumane a business like this is, it should not be legal. Please do not support the captivity of such intelligent creatures. read more

jim f.

15 years ago

Pretty good. We did it at sea life park in Oahu and there was more interaction with the dolphins, but this place has a pretty nice setting. The pictures are way to expensive $150 for a cd..... No way read more