Sea Life Park Hawaii - Dolphin Exploration

Meet a Hawaiian dolphin face-to-face as you get up-close and personal in a once-in-a-lifetime interactive experience. From a waist-deep platform, you can spend time with the Sea Life Park trainers, learning what it takes to care for the dolphins. You will have a hands on experience interacting with the dolphins. You will also be able to float in deep water and interact with the dolphins in this fun adventure.

This is a fun interactive as well as educational program during which you will also learn more about dolphin anatomy, physiology, training and conservation.

Activity Highlights:

Meet a dolphin face to face
Float in deep water with the dolphins
Learn about dolphin anatomy, training and conservation
One (1) photo taken during the program
30 minutes of water time (45 minutes for the full program)
Sea Life Park admission included – stroll through the park and see other marine animals up close, visit the exhibits and watch animal shows

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Special Instructions

Where and When:: Sea Life Park Hawaii Hours:
Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dolphin Exploration Program Times:
9:45 am - 10:15 am (check in at 8:45 am)
11:00 am - 11:30 am (check in at 10:00 am)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm (check in at 1:00 pm)

Please check in 1 hour before the start of your reserved program.

Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki:
Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki area hotels is available at an additional cost. If you book your Sea Life Park tickets with added transportation, your exact pick-up time and location will be in your confirmation email. Pick-up will be between 8:45 am and 9:15 am (see pick-up schedule below). Departure from Sea Life Park back to Waikiki is at 2:00 pm.

Pick-up Schedule:
8:45 am: Ala Moana Hotel (Mahukona St)
8:50 am: Hawaii Prince (Harbor Side Entrance)
8:55 am: Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
9:00 am: La Croix Hotel (Olohana Street)
9:05 am: Sheraton Waikiki Bus Depot (Aloha Landing)
9:10 am: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave)
9:15 am: Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani Ave)

Driving Out:
Parking at Sea Life Park is $15 per vehicle per day.
Check in at 1 hour prior to your program time at Sea Life Park Hawaii, located at 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
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Driving Directions:
From Waikiki, take the H-1 East (Lunalilo Freeway). H-1 becomes Highway 72, continue east through residential area. After the residential area ends, continue driving along the coast past Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach, to Makapu'u Point. Sea Life Park Hawaii is located on the left side of the road. You will see the large signage indicating the entrance from the highway.
Requirements:
Restrictions:: Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in this activity.
Children (8-12 years) must be accompanied in the water by a paid adult over 18 years old (one adult per child).
Pregnant women may NOT participate.
The use of safety vests is required.
No spectators allowed in backstage area.
No phones or cameras allowed.
No nail arts with objects attached to nails or objects/paints that can dislodge and cause potential harm to the animals. Nail length should not exceed 25 percent of the width of nail, and nails must be blunt without a pointed end.
All jewelry (including ALL piercings) or anything that can potentially fall off in the water, such as sunglasses, glasses, rings, bracelets, necklaces, hair accessories, band aids etc must be removed. All head coverings such as turban, scarf, hat and beanie must also be removed.
All guests must be in good physical condition. For disabilities, please contact reservations. A questionnaire will be required to be filled out by guest to assess and advise approval to participate in requested program.
It is required that Sea Life Park Hawaii be notified of any special needs guests when making your reservations. Each case must be individually assessed by their experienced staff, and they must properly prepare and staff accordingly. Reservations will be confirmed pending the assessment, and guests may be contacted directly for additional information. Should a guest with special needs arrive without prior notification, Sea Life Park Hawaii will strive in good faith to make accommodations, but cannot guarantee such, and the guest may be declined for certain or all activities. Sea Life Park Hawaii shall not have any liability for special needs guests who claim discrimination or failure to accommodate.
All participants or their legal guardians are required to sign a release of liability and waiver form before participating.
Special Notes:: Your park admission is included.
There are lockers available for $6.00 per 4 hours / $2.00 per hour after 4 hours.
Changing rooms available.
Sea Life Park reserves the right to cancel any session due to the welfare and safety of the animals. A portion of admission price goes towards marine animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.
Operation Days:: Daily
Duration:: Approximately 45 minutes for the full activity; 30 minutes water time
Vendor:: Sea Life Park
Island:: Oahu
Capacity:: 10
Equipment:

Total : $0.00

Qty.	Description	Price
	Per Person (8 yrs+)	~~$282.71~~ $222.90
	Waikiki Roundtrip Transportation - Per Person (3 yrs+)	$31.41

*	Operates daily Roundtrip transportation is only available for the 11:00 am Dolphin Exploration program time.

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