
Meet a bottlenose dolphin on land in a 20-minute encounter, plus park admission
20 Minutes
Dolphin encounter, Park admission
Go behind the scenes with a bottlenose dolphin during a 20-minute, dry-land encounter. Learn about each dolphin’s personality and natural behaviors as you join enrichment activities led by the animal care team. One-day admission to Sea Life Park is included.
Guests ages 1–12 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18+; each adult may supervise up to 4 children. Arrive at least one hour before your start; late arrivals may not be accommodated. Cameras and phones are not allowed in animal habitats and encounter programs.
Q: What is the age requirement for the Dolphin Aloha?
A: Guests ages 1 and up can participate. Children ages 1–12 must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+). Each adult may supervise up to four children.
Q: What if my party is running late for our encounter?
A: Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled time. If you are running late, you may be rebooked for the next available time. Missed times are non-refundable.
Q: What’s included with the Dolphin Aloha?
A: One-day admission to Sea Life Park and a 20-minute educational encounter led by the animal care team.
Q: How long is the Dolphin Aloha experience?
A: About 20 minutes. All guests must arrive one hour prior to their reserved start time; arriving late may result in cancellation without refund.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little wet, and bring a towel and change of clothes.
Q: Are there restrictions for expectant mothers?
A: There are no program restrictions for expectant mothers.
Q: Will I need to sign a waiver?
A: All participants or their legal guardians must sign a release of liability and waiver form before the encounter begins.
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Changes or cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before your scheduled activity. Cancellations within 48 hours and 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