The Dolphin Aloha Touch & Feed: An Up-Close Poolside Experience
$99+tax per Adult 13+/$90 per Child (4 to 12)
– 1 to 3 years old, $40
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Dolphin Aloha Private Poolside Encounter
Dolphin Aloha is a private dolphin poolside encounter that lets you get close to a dolphin without getting in the water. At the backstage pool, guests can pet and feed a dolphin while enjoying unique behaviors, playful splashes, and exciting jumps. This is a fun and memorable way to interact with one of Sea Life Park’s amazing dolphin friends.
Oahu Hawaii Dolphin Aloha Touch & Feed Details
- Allow about 1 hour for the full experience, including the dolphin interaction, presentation, and photo lab.
- This is an out-of-water dolphin interaction.
- You will not enter the water with the dolphins at any time during this program.
- The program also includes shows and animal exhibits within the park.
- The minimum age to participate is 1 year old.
- Children ages 4 to 12 must have 1 paid adult participant with them.
- One adult participant may accompany up to 4 children ages 4 to 12.
- Infants and toddlers ages 1 to 3 require 1 paid adult per child.
- Pregnant women are allowed to participate in this program.
- No spectators are allowed in the dolphin staging area.
- To see the dolphins and participants up close, you must be a paid participant, otherwise you will need to wait until the program is finished.
- Each dolphin session is unique based on the guests and the dolphins.
- IMPORTANT: No jewelry, body piercings, bracelets, nail jewelry, cameras, hats, head coverings, or outside objects are allowed with the dolphins.
$99+tax per Adult 13+/$90 per Child (4 to 12)
– 1 to 3 years old, $40
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Program Duration and Location
Your reservation includes a guaranteed 15-minute poolside dolphin program, a short educational briefing, dolphin shows, the sea lion show, and time to explore the marine park. Most guests should plan on spending about 3 to 4 hours at Sea Life Park to enjoy the full experience. To see the daily program times and current availability, please click the Book Now button. <Show Schedule> Park Hours 10am to 4pm.
Oahu Hawaii Location
Sea Life Park is located on the southeast side of Oahu, just north of Hanauma Bay. After booking, you will receive complete written directions and map links that work with your GPS. <MAP>
Approximate Driving Times
From Waikiki Beach
About 30 minutes.
From Honolulu
About 40 minutes.
From Honolulu Cruise Port
About 45 minutes.
From Ko Olina
About 1 hour.
From Turtle Bay Resort
About 1 hour and 30 minutes.
$99+tax per Adult 13+/$90 per Child (4 to 12)
– 1 to 3 years old, $40
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Exclusive Dolphin Aloha Touch and Feed: Private Poolside Fun Near Diamond Head
The Dolphin Aloha Touch and Feed at Sea Life Park is a unique private experience that gives guests a special way to enjoy a swim with dolphins Oahu vacation, even without getting in the water. Designed for guests ages 1 and up when accompanied by a paid adult, this exclusive poolside program lets you feed, touch, and interact with dolphins in a more personal and relaxed setting. Because this is a private experience, there are no outside observers or park guests in the interaction area, helping create a calm and memorable connection with these amazing animals. Located near famous Oahu landmarks like Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay State Park, Sea Life Park is a wonderful addition to any island itinerary and a great choice for families, couples, and dolphin lovers looking for a one-of-a-kind Oahu experience.
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.
Dolphin World Online Promotions:
- NO DISCOUNTS DURING HIGH SEASON!! March 25 & April 8, 2018 – December 20, 2018 – January 8, 2019
- Make your reservation more than 8 days or more in advance get 5% off each person. CODE: online5%off
- Make your reservation online and get 2.5% off each person. CODE: oahubookingspecial
Redemption Instructions
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.
- Confirmation number is a must for entrance.
- You do not need to have a printed voucher.
- All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.
Refunds / Cancellations and Changes:
All cancellations must be received by Dolphin World / Keys Adventure Tours, Inc. in writing by email or regular mail.
- A 10% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations prior 31 days of activity date.
- A 50% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 30 – 15 day period prior activity date.
- A 75% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 14 – 8 day period prior activity date.
- Prior 8 days of your reservation date, you may change your reservation to a gift certificate, where you would not incur any penalties except the change fee. This gift certificate will be good for 1 year from the date of the certificate.
- NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS who cancel within the 7 day period, does not show up, are late for scheduled program(s). Once a reservation has a confirmation number and confirmed, a refund or change can only be made more than 7 days of the activity date and any change to the program date is subject to availability. Changes made to existing reservations are subject to a $25.00 per person change fee.
- The Dolphin Swim goes on Rain or Shine.
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.
What Hotels do you Pick Up from in Waikiki Beach? You will be picked up from any hotel in the Waikiki Beach Hotel zone. You may have to walk a few blocks to be picked up from Selected hotel in the Waikiki Beach area. You will get exact time you will get picked up on your email confirmation from us. The bus will be well marked for Sea Life Park, so you should not miss the bus.
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 swim takes place in a 15 to 20 foot deep lagoon.
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, $19 for all day parking.
Are glasses/contacts permitted in the water? No, Contact lenses can be worn.
Do you take cash or credit card? The park is totally cashless, only credit card or debit card
Includes: Dolphin Aloha Touch Program – This 15 – 20 minute out of water private poolside experience lets you get close to a dolphin with your clothes on. At the backstage pool, you can pet and feed the dolphin and enjoy them while they perform unique behaviors with fun splashes and high jumps. You will have fun interacting with your new dolphin friend. Plus, General Admission to Park, Dolphin Show, Marine Tour, and other Marine Animal Shows. 1 year old and up. $99 Adult/$90 Child/$40 Toddler Book Now!
