Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
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Incredible experience, highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Carol Kromer, 2024/06/09This was my second time doing this and it was amazing both times! This time I took my 3-year-old grandson. He was excited up until it was time to get in the water. He started crying and wanting mommy and though she was there she wasn’t planning to get in the pool (I hadn’t paid for her). Anyways, the trainer saw how upset he was and asked him if he wanted to hear the dolphin fart. He stopped crying and watched as she proceeded to make the dolphin make a fart sound. She then offered to let him do it and he did which made him laugh. He then decided the dolphin was pretty cool and ended up petting her and feeding her too. It was so fun spending that time with him and I can’t wait to do it again when my granddaughter is old enough.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/18 |
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Once in a lifetime experience!
Reviewed by: Hannah Mowers , 2024/06/08It was a great experience, all the employees were very informative and friendly. The dolphins are very well cared for. I this was the highlight of my trip. I highly recommend this adventure and I will definitely do this again!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/05 |
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Really good show.
Reviewed by: Dave K, 2024/04/12Great food.
Excellent show with authentic dances from different islands.
Very entertaining we had a great night.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
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Magical for a 3 year old
Reviewed by: Kathleen, 2024/01/12We took our 3 year old. The experience was tailored to be age appropriate and gentle with the animals for my child. I highly encourage this experience.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/10 |
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: cassandra15, 2023/03/28Check in was pretty simple and easy. Trainers were super friendly. Great adventure for families.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
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Loved it
Reviewed by: Maja, 2023/02/16This was an amazing experience—the dolphins were incredible. We got to hug them, touch them all over, and swim next to them with our hand on their back but not holding on to them. Maddie, our guide, was so warm and informative. I would recommend bringing goggles (swimming or snorkeling) so that you can put your head underwater with your eyes open to see the dolphins swimming under you. I’m surprised that isn’t recommended. Digital photos are VERY expensive ($170 for all of the photos they took, or $55 for one digital photo). That said, it’s a once in a life time experience, so you’ll probably want some photos.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/14 |
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So cool
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03We weren't sure what to expect with this dolphin interaction but it was amazing. You can tell the care the trainers have for the dolphins and it was a very well run operation helping to build awareness about the local conservation efforts to protect Hawaii's marine life.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
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Most Fun in Hawaii
Reviewed by: Terry, 2022/07/30We spent 8 days on the big island and participated in a number of guided activities (submarine, luau, snorkling, parasail, zip lines) This was by far the most enjoyable. The staff was excellent. There was a great deal of interaction with the dolphins. (We weren't just watching the staff have them perform behaviors) It was educational. It was amazing. It was fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
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Very good
Reviewed by: Ray, 2022/05/28So cool the dolphins were amazing and it was awesome to interact with them and the dolphin trainer couldn't have been more friendly and knowledgeable definitely would do it again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/08 |
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