$269.99+tax per Adult/Child, – Must be 8 years old+ everyday
The Dolphin Exploration is a 30 minutes in the water with 1 Dolphin with a group size of 6 participants maximum. Where 3/4 of the time is on a platform where you pet, hold and play with the dolphin. With the rest of the time, you go into deep water, 10 – 15 of water, where you continue to pet and play with 1 dolphin. No Rides in the deep water. The Facility is located north of Hanauma Bay, which features a beautifully designed park with reefs, lagoons, pools, and theaters. We also provide guests with access to our restaurant, snacks bars, lockers, restrooms, dressing rooms, and a spacious parking lot.
The time slots available includes a guaranteed 30 minute dolphin program, educational briefing, dolphin shows, sea lion show, & marine park tours. This can be 3 – 4 hours of activities.
The Dolphin Facility is located north of Hanauma Bay. You will get complete written directions and map links with your GPS device.
Driving Times: These times are approximate from the location listed below to Hanauma Bay area, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
$269.99+tax per Adult/Child, – Must be 8 years old+ everyday
Save Money and make your reservation online. In order to get any of these discounts, you must type the Online Discount Promotional Code in the discount box of the reservation form (Payment Page). After picking the amount of participants/observers, date of travel, and time of program, you will be taken to the reservation form to start your online booking. When you get to payment page, this is where the promotional code needs to be written in the comment box. Without this written code, you will not get the promotional discount. These online promotions can not be combined with any previous orders or discounts. These discounts are for online orders only and the discounts will NOT be offered or honored over the phone with a Dolphin World representative or during the High Season or with any additional Transportation service.
Upon arrival, please proceed to check-in window, present your dolphin program confirmation number or your last name, which you will receive after making your reservation via email or text.
All cancellations must be received by Dolphin World / Keys Adventure Tours, Inc. in writing by email or regular mail.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF TRIP INSURANCE, which will cover your purchase 100% for any interruptions to your Dolphin World activities! We recommend TravelEx Insurance. Ask a Dolphin World Travel professional for advice on Travel Insurance.
Does your program go on Rain or Shine? Yes, this program goes on Rain or Shine. The dolphin swim and shows, will go on most of the time. If there is thunder, there might be a delay before the program resumes again. The snorkel portion of the day could get postponed or canceled due to weather. If your snorkel trip does get canceled, you can reschedule or get a partial refund for that part of your day.
Must I know how to swim to participate? You should be comfortable in the water. The dolphin deep water takes place in a 15 to 20 foot deep pool.
What does it mean to be an Observer? An Observer is a Participant’s friend or family member. Observers participate in all aspects of the program minus the in-water interaction. During the interaction you can cheer on the Participants and take photos. The Observers stay in the stands and have no contact with the dolphins. The fee includes complimentary admission to the dolphin park, so you can see the rest of the shows and exhibits. Observers under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
What should I bring? A bathing suit or swimming attire is required. You can rely on us to provide the following: Showers, lockers(refundable deposit), and wetsuits. Wetsuits can be rented. All jewelry must be removed prior to entering the water.
What about taking photographs with the Dolphins during my session? Yes, there are professional staff photographers taking photographs or video of you and your dolphin session. You can purchase these photographs after your session. Prices ranges from $40 and up, depending on how many photographs you purchase. You can not take a regular camera into the water with you during your dolphin session. If you do have a family or a friend come with you as an observer, they can take photographs of you during your session. Hint: If you don’t have an observer in your group, you might ask another observer from another group to take a few photographs with your camera.
What kind of pools do the animals live in at the Dolphin facility? The animals live in natural salt-water pools. The water is pumped in from the Pacific Ocean.
Do you have a restaurant on the property? A snack bar/grill is available and serves a variety of delicious foods at the dolphin facility.
Do we have to pay extra parking fees ? Yes, there is a charge, $10 for all day parking.
Are glasses/contacts permitted in the water? No, Contact lenses can be worn.
Includes: Dolphin Exploration Program – It is a 30 minutes in the water with 1 Dolphin with a group size of 6 participants maximum. Where 3/4 of the time is on a platform where you pet, hold and play with the dolphin. With the rest of the time, you go into deep water, 10 – 15 feet of water, where you continue to pet and play with 1 dolphin. No Rides in the deep water. At the end, you will enjoy moments of great spontaneity during your deep water together. It is an unforgettable experience! Plus, General Admission to Park, Marine Animal Shows, Animal Exhibits, 1 FREE Photo for each participant. 8 years old and up. Book Now!
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