How to Swim With Dolphins in Honolulu, Hawaii

Swimming with dolphins is a popular tourist activity across Hawaii. In Honolulu you can choose from the different types of dolphin encounter experiences available. For adults and children alike, the opportunity to swim and interact with dolphins can be a rewarding and memorable experience.

Things You'll Need

  • Swimsuit
  • Goggles
  • Wetsuit (optional)
  • Snorkel (optional)
  • Sunscreen

Instructions

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      Choose the dolphin experience you want. You can swim with dolphins inside a Honolulu marine park or take a cruise and swim with wild dolphins in the open water. Decide on the the length of time you want to spend in the water with dolphins and how much interaction you would like.

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      Research the packages available in Honolulu. Dolphin Quest offers experiences ranging from short encounters for children to long sessions where you can spend five hours in the water with the dolphins. You can also book a session learning about the role of dolphin trainers. Sea Life Park Hawaii provides a Dolphin Royal Swim where two dolphins take you on a dorsal fin ride. For open water swims, Koolina Activities provides cruises where you can swim with Spinner Dolphins on the west shore of Oahu.

      Dolphin Quest Oahu

      The Kahala Hotel & Resort

      5000 Kahala Avenue

      Honolulu, HI 96816

      808-739-8918

      dolphinquest.com

      Sea Life Park

      41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7

      Waimanalo, HI 96795

      808-259-2500

      sealifeparkhawaii.com

      Koolina Activities

      808-721-1552

      koolinaactivities.com

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      Arrange your swimming with dolphins experience for the morning. The best weather and the best dolphin encounters in Honolulu are usually found in the mornings. Some cruises will combine dolphin encounters with snorkelling and viewing other wildlife later in the day.

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      Follow guidelines for swimming responsibly with dolphins. Respect their personal space and do not chase them or interfere with their actions. Do not reach out to touch dolphins and let them initiate any interaction. Swimming alongside dolphins and mimicking them will promote a positive reaction.

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