Step onto a secure, waist deep platform and come face to face with an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. It is a relaxed, feet on the bottom meeting that is perfect for families and non swimmers.
From $230 per participant
Check Availability →The Dolphin Encounter is the easy, feet on the bottom way to meet a dolphin up close. You never have to swim. Instead, you stand on a safe platform in waist deep water while a curious Atlantic bottlenose dolphin glides over to greet you.
With your trainer guiding the way, you can pet, hug, splash, and rub your new friend, learning about how these clever animals live and play. It is gentle enough for young kids and grandparents alike, which makes it one of the most popular family experiences at Sea Life Park.
Because your ticket includes general admission, you can turn the meeting into a full day on the windward coast, with dolphin shows, marine exhibits, and beautiful island scenery.
Learn how these smart, social animals live before you meet one in person.
You stay in waist deep water the entire time, so swimming is not required. The minimum age is 4, and children ages 4 to 7 need one paid adult in the water per child. Friends and family who would rather watch can join with an observer ticket.
⚠ For everyone's safety, cameras, hats, head coverings, and jewelry are not allowed in the water with the dolphins.
Sea Life Park sits on Oahu's windward coast at 41-202 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HI 96795, about a 30 minute drive from Waikiki along the island's scenic southeast shore.
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Dolphin Encounter (Non-Swim)
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