Reviewed by: Yuu
We participated with two adults and two children for our first horseback riding experience. We took a four-wheel drive microbus down to the bottom of Waipi'o Valley from the meeting point. The guide provided explanations in English, but it's okay if you can't catch everything. The stunning views of the valley and the movement of the vehicle going down the steep slope felt like a little attraction, which was enjoyable. Upon arrival, the guide explained how to ride the horses in English and some broken Japanese. Although I felt a bit anxious, I could understand somewhat through gestures, and the horses were well-trained, so we could ride without any issues. After that, we rode in a line through the valley, passing taro fields and waterfalls. As we got more comfortable, it felt like we were able to control the horses ourselves, making it a very enjoyable experience. While it might be a bit lacking for experienced riders, our family, who are all beginners, was completely satisfied with the experience.
Additional notes:
- We drove from Kailua-Kona by rental car, which took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The local office is also in a somewhat difficult-to-find location, so I recommend allowing extra time for travel.
- If you bring a camera, the guide can take photos for you along the way.
- The guide will say "right, left, pull, kick" in Japanese when necessary, so it's fine even for children who don't understand English. (According to them)
乗馬初体験の大人2人、子供2人で参加しました。
集合場所から4駆のマイクロバスのような車に乗ってワイピオ渓谷の下まで降りていきます。ガイドさんが英語で説明をしてくれますが聞き取れなくても問題ありません。渓谷の素晴らしい景色と超急坂降を下る車の動きがちょっとしたアトラクションのようで楽しめます。下に到着するとガイドさんが馬の乗り方について英語と片言の日本語で説明してくれます。ちょっと不安に思いますが身振り手振りでなんとなく理解できることと、馬が十分に調教されているので問題なく乗ることが出来ます。その後一列になってタロイモ畑や滝を見ながら渓谷の中を巡ります。慣れてくると自分で馬をコントロール出来ているような気がしてとても楽しく過ごせます。乗馬経験者には少し物足りないかもしれませんが、未経験の私たち家族は全員大満足の体験でした。
その他
・カイルア-コナからレンタカーで移動しましたが1時間30分かかりました。現地事務所も
わかりにくい場所にあるので時間に余裕を持て移動することをお勧めします。
・カメラを持参すると途中でガイドさんに写真を撮ってもらえます。
・ガイドさんが「右、左、引く、蹴る」と日本語で必要時言ってくれるので英語が解らない
子供でも大丈夫です。(本人談)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Eldin P
We are family of four and did two tandem kayaks, guides were great and friendly. Also very knowledgeable with safety first in mind. Loved the snorkeling part once got to our tie off spot. I would definitely recommend booking with these guys.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Sue Fraser
Neither my husband nor I had been parasailing before, but opted for the 1,200ft option because we wanted to get the most from the experience. It was so much fun! I though I'd be a little afraid, but after watching the other folks ahead of us (We were one of two parties on the boat), it didn't seem scary at all. Once we got up the view took our breath away so there was no room for fear. We dipped our feet in the water at the end, and wished the ride could've have been longer than the 15-20 minutes. The crew was great and very patient with my seasickness at the end.
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Sue Fraser
We attended the luau on March 29, 2017 and had a lovely time. It was a buffet style and you could make more than one trip to the table - and to the open bar until 7:00pm. The Mai tais, were delicious, punch bowl style and self serve. The food was good, not great, but there was a good variety. The entertainment was fun to watch, the dances from the different Polynesian Islands were interesting, especially the fire dancer! You can't go to Hawaii without a luau and this is a good one to check out.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: mwills5304@gmail.com
Great Luau. VIP is definitley worth it. Great food and good drinks. Amazing show!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/26 |
Reviewed by: mwills5304@gmail.com
This was a very good Zipeline with great guides. Ziping through the trees is a great experience and beautiful views.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Treetop Canopy Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/02 |
Reviewed by: lotus
The two ace-level dancers, both male and female, are amazing.
However, the other members are at a level more like amateur baseball.
Well, as a show, it's entertaining.
The food is also quite good.
男女ともにエース級の2人はすごいダンサーです。
が、ほかのメンバーは草野球レベルかな。
まあショーとしては面白いです。
食事もなかなかです。
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| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/31 |
Reviewed by: ようこ
All four of us in the family experienced horseback riding for the first time. We didn't fully understand English, but everyone had an amazing time! The horses were well-trained, and my 12-year-old daughter said she "wasn't scared at all." We crossed the river several times, which was fun. There was a pleasant breeze, the scenery was beautiful, and the riding time was just right—it was a very satisfying experience. Helmets are available to borrow, and you can also rent bags to keep your wallet and camera in. The weather was nice, so short sleeves were perfect. There were no bugs. I highly recommend it!
家族4人とも、乗馬初体験。英語も完璧には理解できていない。 ・・・けれども皆、最高に楽しめました! 馬がよく調教されているので、12歳の娘も「怖くなかった」と言っていました。何度か川を越えたのですが、それが面白かったです。心地よい風も吹いていて、景色も素晴らしく、乗馬時間もちょうどよく、大満足の体験でした。ヘルメットは借りることができます。お財布やカメラを入れておけるバッグも借りれます。お天気が良かったので半袖でちょうど良かったです。虫はいませんでした。 とにかくオススメです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Carol
At first a bit of a rush but so much fun! The weather was perfect and beautiful views.
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/12 |
Reviewed by: あずき
The food was delicious, but the variety of drinks was limited. My child seemed dissatisfied as they could only drink the same beverage. The cake was tasty at first, but after eating a lot, it caused some heartburn. I recommend it for those who can communicate in English, but it might be better to avoid it for those who don't understand English. The sunset over the ocean was beautiful. The atmosphere was fantastic!
料理は美味しかったけど、ドリンクの種類は少なめ。
同じドリンクしか飲めない状態で、子どもが不満だった様子。
ケーキは最初の一口は美味しいが、たくさん食べると胸焼けしました。
英語が通じる方にはオススメですが、英語がわからない方は
止めた方が良いかも。
海に沈む太陽がとても良かったです。雰囲気は最高!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
Reviewed by: 旅行者
There is no Japanese guide, but the staff did their best to explain in Japanese. When you see the whales, you completely forget about the language barrier. It was a wonderful experience.
日本語ガイドはないですが、スタッフの方が頑張って日本語でも説明してくれてました。
クジラを見れば、言葉のことなんて全く気にならないです。
素敵な体験をさせてもらいました。
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: yukinko
The staff were very cheerful and friendly. Since there were four groups on one boat, the waiting time was much longer than the flying time. As a result, even family members who usually don’t get motion sickness felt quite groggy from the boat's swaying. The view was amazing and very pleasant. I was glad to receive the photos on an SD card, as there were many included!
スタッフの方がすごくにこやかで、フレンドリーでした。
一つの船に4組乗っていたので飛んでいる時間より待っている時間のほうがずっと長いです。そのため普段酔わない家族も船の揺れでかなりグロッキーになっていました。
眺めは最高、気持ち良いです。
写真もSDカードでもらえるので、何枚も入っていて良かったです!
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| Packages: | 高度114メートル!スタンダードプラン(~2018/12/31) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: yukinko
In one group, there were a few Japanese people, and everything was explained in English. My daughter, who doesn't understand English at all, was initially confused and completely frozen. However, when the dolphin interaction time began, the language barrier didn't matter; she naturally started smiling and seemed to have a lot of fun. The photos were all great shots, and I ended up buying quite a few. It's not often you get to interact with dolphins, so I highly recommend it!
1つのグループに日本人は数名、説明も全て英語で全く英語がわからない娘は最初戸惑って、完全に固まっていました。しかしイルカとのふれあいタイムが始まると、言葉の壁もなんのその、自然と笑顔がこぼれ、とっても楽しかったようです。写真も良いショットばかりでついつい沢山購入してしまいました。イルカと触れ合うなんてなかなか体験できない!のでお勧めです。
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| Packages: | イルカに触る!キッズクエスト<浅瀬/20分> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/26 |
Reviewed by: じゃぐらー
I drove to the ranch by rental car, and the route wasn't difficult at all. In fact, the scenery along the way was so stunning that it captivated my attention. For those who wish to, they can also try galloping during the horseback riding. Beginners can stick to a walk, so they accommodate everyone according to their skill level. It was a very good experience.
牧場まではレンタカーで向かいましたが、道のりはそんなに難しくなかったです。むしろ途中の車窓に目を奪われる程の素晴らしい景色でした。乗馬は途中で希望する人には駆け足もやらせてもらえます。初心者は常歩のままでも大丈夫ですので、レベルに応じてうまいことやってくれます。とても良い体験でした。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Kay
This dinner cruise was awesome! The crew were most helpful and friendly, the food was delicious, the guide was beautiful and very informative, the boat has little tables for your plate and cup holders for your drinks which is all most convenient, and Captain Rick made it super fun. We recommend it to everyone who asks us what to do in Hawaii. Thank you all for the great night. See you next year!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
Reviewed by: ホリゾウ
Thank you for the best hour. When I received the contact for the helicopter arrangement the day before, I was pedaling hard on my bike to get to Ocean Entry and didn't notice it. I confirmed via email and was able to secure a reservation for the much-anticipated doorless helicopter. On the day, the explanation was in English by a foreign pilot, and even though I didn't understand everything, I was able to see the flow of lava, the road I biked yesterday, and the sky above Ocean Entry. It was my first time riding in a helicopter, and I thought that riding in a doorless helicopter right next to me might not happen again unless I come back here. I appreciate this valuable experience. Please let me consult with you when planning my next options. Thank you.
最高の1時間ありがとうございました。
前日にヘリの手配で連絡が来た時はオーシャンエントリーへ行くため一生懸命自転車をこいでいて気づきませんでした。メールにて確認も取れ念願のドアなしヘリでの予約も取れました。当日は外人パイロットでの英語説明でしたがわからないなりに聞き溶岩の流れ・昨日自転車をこいだ道・オーシャンエントリーの空の上から見る事ができました。ヘリに乗るのも初めてでしたが、すぐ横にあるドアのないヘリに乗るのも今後ここに来るほかは無いかと思いました。貴重な体験感謝です。次回オプションを計画する時には相談させてください。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然/扉なしヘリ遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Roger
The crew were all very helpful and friendly. It was a great experience.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: おとみ
I spent a relaxing time with my friends on the Big Island of Hawaii. Horseback riding in Waipi'o Valley was exciting. The horses were very smart and well-trained. The dogs that followed us like guides were incredibly cute and the best part. The guides were also very kind and fun people. It became a wonderful memory. I want to visit again next time.
友人たちとハワイ島でゆっくり過ごしました。ワイピオ渓谷での乗馬はわくわくでした。お馬さんたちがとても賢くて躾が行き届いていました。案内のように付いてくるワンちゃんたちがとっても可愛くて最高でした。ガイドさんたちもとても親切で楽しい方々でした。素敵な思い出になりました。今度もまた会いに行きたいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/19 |
Reviewed by: ひなママ
I participated with my 2-year-old child. The instructor skillfully guided us to capture the child's interest. At first, my child was scared, but as they got used to it, they were able to feed the fish. The time spent interacting with the dolphins was longer than I expected (this might be because there were only two groups, including us, at that time), and for this price, both my child and I were satisfied. However, I think the photos are expensive (around 2000 yen each). If they were a bit cheaper (even if they were still around 2000 yen), I would have wanted to purchase multiple photos.
2歳の子どもと一緒に参加しました。子どもが興味を引くように、インストラクターの人は上手に誘導してくれました。我が子は、初めは怖がっていましたが、慣れてくると、魚をあげることもできました。イルカと触れ合う時間は、思ったより長く(その時の参加者は、私たち含めて2組だけだったという事もあるかもしれませんが)、親子二人でこの価格なら満足です。ただ、写真は高い(一枚2000円くらい)と思います。もう少し安ければ(同じ2000円くらいになったとしても)複数枚購入したかったです。
アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!あなたの若いご家族が素晴らしい時間を過ごされたと聞いてとても嬉しいです!小さなお子様がもう少し大きくなったときに、またご家族をお迎えできることを楽しみにしています!その間に、作られた思い出が永遠に続くことを願っています!
マハロ!
ドルフィン・クエスト ゲストサービス
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We are so happy to hear your young family had such a great time! We hope to have your family back again when the little one is a bit older for a longer interaction! In the meantime, we hope the memories you made last forever!
Mahalo!
Dolphin Quest Guest Services
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| Packages: | イルカに触る!ウィートッツ<浅瀬/10分> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Susan
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The crew and marine naturalist were great. We were fortunate enough to see a lot of activity. Would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Michael Meissner
We went to the Legends of Hawaii Luau at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the big island of Hawaii on February 21st, 2017, and we had a great time.
We were not part of a tour, nor were we staying at the Hilton, so we went with Ali'i VIP seating that included valet parking, table side desserts/appetizer/drinks, faster access to the food, and closer seating over the normal tickets. I think it was worth the extra $30 for the VIP seating.
We were right in the front row, and had excellent seats. The show itself was great. In particular, we loved the fire dancers.
Before the show, we could see part of the sunset in the sky with the palm trees.
The only negative was before the show. Both me and my wife can only stand for a limited amount of time. After you check in and get the picture taken, it was something like a 1/2 hour wait until the doors opened. In the queue after the check-in, there was no seating. There was some (but not much) seating before the check-in.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Stacy R
We saw several manta rays and they were amazing! Some came up to the surface and could be seen from the boat. Captain Morgan and Troy were awesome! They were funny, personable and told some great stories. While in the water, Troy and Cory were always making sure everyone was doing okay. I would definitely recommend this excursion with Sea Paradise and this crew.
March, 2017
Thank you for reviewing your tour. We are so happy you enjoyed the manta experience and the crew treated you well. Hope to be able to serve you again.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Frogtomo
I participated with my daughter (49) and grandson (16). It was all of our first horseback riding experience, but the pre-ride lecture was precise, and the horses were well-trained, so we enjoyed it without any worries. I highly recommend this. I previously participated in a carriage ride, but this was a completely different experience as we progressed along the stream.
私(77歳)娘(49)と孫(16)の3人で参加しました。3人とも初めての乗馬経験でしたが、乗馬前のレクチャーも的確で馬も良くなれており全く心配なく大いに楽しめました。これはおすすめです。以前ⓑ荷馬車で参加しましたが、沢に沿って進み等全く違う経験でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/09 |
Reviewed by: omg9
We attended the Royal Kona Luau twice during our month in Hawaii. Both times were very enjoyable. All of the food is excellent, and the show is very entertaining. I am sure we will do this activity again, the next time we visit the island.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Kay
We come to this Luau every year! We have a timeshare so this year was our 7th time to the big island and the 4th time to this show. We tried shows in other places but came back to this one because the food is the best, the setting is right on the water, and the show is most entertaining. Everyone makes it fun from the host who takes tickets and encourages a lei purchase, the photographer, the announcer for the show, the musicians, the artists who go through many costume changes and the wait staff. We recommend this show to anyone who asks. Thank you all for your committed and talented time. See you next year!
Mahalo for your kind words! We love to hear from our ʻohana who come back to visit us year after year. i will pass on your comments to our team - they will appreciate the time you took to share your experience and will love hearing how much you enjoy coming back to see us. A hui hou - We look forward to your next visit!!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Larry Vannah
Great time. Wonderful staff; very friendly and professional.
Mahalo for joining us! We hope you can join us again in the future.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Carol
The guide was wonderful. This helped to make this adventure safe and extra interesting. Absolutely beautiful sites and one of the best big island day trips out there! Awesome!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
The staff was great, their knowledge about the fish and the area is beyond amazing. The children were so excited to see the fish and corral.
Aloha Jessie, Thanks for your nice review. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the tour!
Mahalo,
Jeannie
Kailua Bay Charter Company
The Glassbottom Boat
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
1200 feet was awesome, we appeared as if we were even with the mountains. It was so fun, and to watch my wife be nervous was too funny lol!
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| Packages: | Out of this World Ride [1,200ft] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
We had a great time, the food was nice. It was a little windy at first, but it cleared up and the dancers were great!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
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アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!
お嬢様がキッズ・クエストプログラムでイルカに触れたり学んだりして楽しい時間を過ごされたと聞いて嬉しいです。ドルフィン・クエストの教育者たちは、海洋哺乳類の保護の重要性を多言語で伝えようと努めていますが、私たちのイルカたちがこれらの教訓の最高の大使であることが多いです。次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひまた別の体験をしにお越しください!
マハロ、
ドルフィン・クエストゲストサービス
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest!
We are happy to hear that your daughter had a good time petting and learning about dolphins in our Kid's Quest program. Dolphin Quest educators try to speak across languages the importance of marine mammal conservation, most of the time our dolphins are the best ambassadors for these lessons. We hope your family can come back again for another experience on your next visit to Hawaii!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Quest Guest Services