Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Highlights
Dolphin Experience
Overview
Big Island
1 - 2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Packages
10-min Wee Tots Program for One Toddler (Ages 2-4) + One Adult
Total:
Price per Adult :
20-min Kid's Quest Dolphin Encounter Program (Ages 5-9)
Total:
Price per Child :
30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
Total:
Price per Adult :
30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 10 & Over)
Total:
Price per Adult :
30-min Dolphin Family and Friends (Ages 2+)
Total:
Price per 1 Group :
• Total duration: 15 minutes
• Time with dolphins: 10 minutes
• Group size: 6 people
• Water depth: Beachside & Shallows
• Children ages 2-4 must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+. Example, if there are two children ages 2-4, two paying adults are required to accompany the two children.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult, ages 18 and older.
- Toddlers ages 2 to 4 years old can participate in this activity.
- Participants 5 years old and above can participate in this activity, but must be booked as an "Add-on" at the time of booking.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
• Time with dolphins: 20 minutes
• Kids only – no parents (Ages 5-9)
• Group size: 6 people max
• Water depth: Shallow water experience
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at the Dolphin Quest Gift Shop
A kids-only adventure featuring a face-to-face dolphin encounter filled with laughter, discovery, and hands-on learning. Children will interact with dolphins in a small, intimate group of no more than six people and their marine mammal specialist.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Only children ages 5 to 9 years old can participate in this activity.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
• Total duration: 45 minutes
• Time with dolphins: 30 minutes
• Group size: 6 people max
• Water depth: Swimming & Shallows
• Dolphin touch, feed, and play activities
• Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+. Example, if there are two children ages 5-9, two paying adults are required to accompany the two children.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at the Dolphin Quest Gift Shop
Swim alongside dolphins and enjoy underwater and above-water views! Feed dolphins, touch and play with them. Great personalized photos of you and the dolphins available for purchase after the activity.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
• Total duration: 45 minutes
• Time with dolphins: 30 minutes
• Group size: 6 people max
• Water depth: Swimming & Shallows
• Dolphin touch, feed, and play activities
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at the Dolphin Quest Gift Shop
Swim alongside dolphins and enjoy underwater and above-water views! Feed dolphins, touch and play with them. Great personalized photos of you and the dolphins available for purchase after the activity.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
• Total duration: 45 minutes
• Time with dolphins: 30 minutes
• Water depth: Swimming & Shallows
• Dolphin Painting included
• Dolphin touch, feed, and play activities
• Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+
• Group size: 6 people. Families can extend this program to 7 people with an additional fee
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at the Dolphin Quest Gift Shop
Swim alongside dolphins and enjoy underwater and above-water views! Feed dolphins, touch and play with them. Great personalized photos of you and the dolphins available for purchase after the activity.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 1.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
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It is suggested to come to Dolphin Quest with your swimsuit on under your clothes and ready to go into the water if possible. You may wear sunscreen while in the water, please consider using ocean-safe products. Please Note: Dolphin Quest is not liable for lost or stolen items.
Your program photos are available for purchase onsite at Dolphin Quest Hawaii up to five days after your program from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the DQ Gift Shop at Dolphin Quest Village. If you are unable to purchase your photos directly from Dolphin Quest Hawaii, on-line photo ordering will be available for 14 days from your program date.
Dolphin Quest videographers film your encounter using GoPro cameras, which is taken both above and below water when appropriate. Videos are provided to you via electronic download to your computer, tablet, or phone within 24 hours of your encounter. Or you can receive your encounter video on DVD or jump drive for a small additional charge. Please note that these videos are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and other guests in your encounter will also appear in your video.
Dolphin Quest Hawaii on the Big Island of Hawaii is the only Dolphin Quest location that offers video filming of all programs. Dolphin Quest facilities on Oahu do NOT offer video filming of their programs at this time. Non-participating guests and family members are welcome to film you during your program from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- For parties of 6 or less: Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• For parties of 7 or more: Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 15 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- For parties of 6 or less: A rescheduling fee of $75.00 per person will be charged for rescheduled reservations received within 3 business days of the activity.
• For parties of 7 or more: A rescheduling fee of $75.00 per person will be charged for rescheduled reservations received within 15 business days of the activity.
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult, ages 18 and older.
- Toddlers ages 2 to 4 years old can participate in this activity.
- Participants 5 years old and above can participate in this activity, but must be booked as an "Add-on" at the time of booking.
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Only children ages 5 to 9 years old can participate in this activity.
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Personal cameras and GoPros are not allowed in the program areas. Someone with you who is not doing the program may take pictures or video your interaction from the spectator side of the ropes and railings.
Dolphin Quest’s photographers will be taking posed and candid photos throughout your program. Your program photos are available for pre-order at the time of check-in or as a post-program purchase. - You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow at 30-minutes to walk to the check-in location.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult, ages 18 and older.
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Swim goggles are recommended if you would like to see the dolphins under the water.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Parking validation available.
- The pools at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are reserved for hotel guests only. The Hilton pools, jacuzzis, and water slides are reserved for Hilton guests only, and the beaches and lagoons are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel, but everyone is welcome to visit the stores and restaurants while visiting the Hilton property.
- Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel at any time and with or without notice any Dolphin Encounter Programs. Such cancellation may be due to animal emergency or acts of nature.
- For guests driving to the Hilton Waikoloa Village, allow at least 30-minutes to walk from the Hilton guest parking lot to the Dolphin Quest Village check-in location.
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 1.