Swim in deep water with bottlenose dolphins and enjoy full-day admission to Sea Life Park
30 minutes
Admission, Photo, Souvenir cup
Swim in deep water with bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Lagoon. Enjoy an interactive encounter and enrichment session led by the animal care team.
Arrive at least one hour before your start time for check-in and a safety briefing. Children ages 8–12 must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult 18+. All jewelry must be removed; life vests are required and provided.
Q: What happens if my party and I are running late for our encounter time?
A: Please arrive at least one hour early. If you are late, you may be re-booked for the next available encounter time. Refunds are not provided for missed start times.
Q: What is included with the Dolphin Exploration?
A: Admission to Sea Life Park, a 30-minute deep-water educational encounter in Dolphin Lagoon, and one free photo. A life vest is provided and must be worn by all participants.
Q: How long is the Dolphin Exploration experience?
A: The encounter is 30 minutes. Arrive one hour prior to your reserved time; late arrival may result in cancellation without refund.
Q: What should I wear to the park on the day of my encounter?
A: Wear a swimsuit and bring dry clothes; water shoes or rubber pool shoes are optional. Jewelry of any kind is not allowed in the Dolphin Lagoon.
Q: What do I do if I need to cancel my encounter?
A: Cancellations can be made 48 hours in advance of your start time. Less than 48 hours prior or no-shows are charged in full.
Q: Will I need to sign any waivers?
A: All participants or their legal guardians must sign a release of liability and waiver before participating.
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Cancellations within 48 hours of the activity date, including no-shows, are charged in full.
Sea Life Park
Sea Life Park draws mixed reactions from visitors, with opinions splitting sharply between those who found it a highlight of their Hawaii trip and others left disappointed by the facilities. The dolphin shows and experiences consistently earn praise, with many calling them dream-worthy and worth the visit alone. The luau package gets enthusiastic recommendations for its food, entertainment, and cultural activities. Families particularly enjoy interactive experiences like turtle feeding, and staff members generally receive kudos for being friendly and knowledgeable. However, there are legitimate concerns about the facility's condition. Multiple visitors note the park feels dated and underfunded, with some exhibits appearing empty or poorly maintained. The main spiral tank drew specific criticism for looking lifeless and dirty. Several reviewers questioned whether the habitats provide adequate space for the animals. A few mention closed-off areas and shortened shows, suggesting the park may be operating below full capacity. If you're considering a visit, the dolphin encounters and luau combination seems to offer the best value, though managing expectations about the overall facility condition will help ensure you enjoy what the park does well.
We did the sea life park and Luau experience, the park is a little small but included some animal demonstrations and feedings. The sea turtle feeding experience was a lot of fun and brought the turtle up close to see. The Luau experience was amazing and included food, drinks, and cultural activities. There was some rain showers during our visit but they do have a covered area to eat/wait out the rain if needed.
Madison
2 weeks ago
We did the sea life park and Luau experience, the park is a little small but included some animal demonstrations and feedings. The sea turtle feeding experience was a lot of fun and brought the turtle up close to see. The Luau experience was amazing and included food, drinks, and cultural activities. There was some rain showers during our visit but they do have a covered area to eat/wait out the rain if needed.
Madison
2 weeks ago