An Unforgettable Journey

Experience the Unbelievable Encounter of a Big Island Dolphin Swim

• A truly interactive experience with one of the ocean’s most amazing and intelligent creatures
• Guided by marine mammal experts
• Learn about the dolphin’s fascinating abilities
• Gain a personal appreciation for the importance of preserving the ocean
• Programs for the entire family

• SEA QUEST
  AGE: 10 and older
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 5 Guests
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 hour, 45 minutes in length, dolphin time – 40 minutes
  Go for a guided snorkel and swim with brightly-colored Hawaiian reef fish and sea turtles, and take a water scooter ride in the Hilton's big ocean lagoon. Then top off your ultimate marine adventure with the ultimate Dolphin Quest encounter with our playful dolphins.
• THE ENCOUNTER
  AGE: 10 and older
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 6 Guests
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 30 minutes in length
  You'll fall in love at first sight with our amazing dolphins in this combination shallow and deep-water dolphin swim experience, where touching a dolphin will touch your heart forever. Are you ready for a dolphin dance?
• ENCOUNTER DELUXE
  AGE: 5 and older (We recommend that children under 10 participate with a paying
  adult, 18 and older)
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 6 Guests
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 45 minutes in length
  Looking for a premium dolphin adventure that features maximum togetherness and fun? You'll love this intimate dolphin swim supreme, full of your favorite dolphin touch, feed and play activities.
• DOLPHIN FAMILY AND FRIENDS
  AGE: 5 and older
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 6 Guests
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 45 minutes in length
  Bring your 'ohana' (Hawaiian for 'family') to play with our dolphin ohana, for fantastic family fun and an extraordinary and memorable family experience. An Encounter Deluxe reserved for your family and friends only!
• KIDS QUEST
  AGE: 5– 9
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 6 Guests per in-water group
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 hour, 15 minutes in length, dolphin time – 20 minutes
  A high-energy adventure for kids featuring a face-to-face dolphin encounter filled with laughter, discovery and hands-on learning, and super-fun Hawaiian-themed activities and games.
• TRAINER FOR A DAY
  AGE: 10 and older
  GROUP SIZE: Up to 5 Guests
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 5 hours and 30 minutes in length
  Spend the day shadowing a trainer as you observe and assist with all aspects of a typical day-in-the-life of a trainer. Take home techniques to use on your pets!
• TRAINER FOR A WEEK
  AGE: 12 and older
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 5 hours and 30 minutes a day (5 consecutive days) Call for details
  Treat yourself to a dolphin lover's dream vacation and become 'A Trainer for a Week' at Dolphin Quest! Get to know your new best friends in this ultimate up-close and personal experience with dolphins. You'll learn a lot and have a ton of fun doing it!
• WEE TOTS
  AGE: 2–4, (with participating adult, 18 years and older) GROUP SIZE: Max. of 2 people to any 1 child
  PROGRAM LENGTH: 10 minutes
  Share a new experience with your toddler…meet a dolphin! Cutest photo op ever! Please call to make a reservation.
• GROUP PROGRAMS
  For private group inquiries, contact 808-886-2268 or dqhgroups@dolphinquest.com

Contact Information
Central Reservations Office (Available Monday – Friday 8am to 10pm EST, Saturday 11am to 7pm EST, Sunday 1pm to 10pm EST)
(800)248-3316
Local Reservations Office (Daily 8:30am to 5pm HST)
(808) 886-2875
Online www.dolphinquest.com
E-mail dqhawaii@dolphinquest.com
Dolphin Quest is now able to accept reservations for their programs up to 1 year in advance. 

* Dolphin Quest is independently owned and operated. A portion of the proceeds from Dolphin Quest supports vital marine conservation, education and research.

Learn more about Available Activities during your next Big Island Family Vacation.

An Experience Of A Lifetime – Our Big Island Hawaii Dolphin Swim