Here’s an updated blast from the past post, Oahu Dolphin Quest Review, originally published July, 2007.
I made a new friend in Oahu and his name is Kolohe. He’s a happy and playful, 12 year old, 392 lb dolphin. I met Kolohe at the Oahu Dolphin Quest that is located at the Kahala Resort. I got to give Kolohe hand signals, pet him, feed him and watch him swim underwater. I even got to give him a kiss on the chin. (One of us had fishy breath, but I’m not saying who. 🙂 )
Dolphin Quest offers programs for all ages. Andy and I did the “adult dolphin encounter”, for ages 10 and older. (Since when is an 10 year old considered an adult?) The program begins by donning a life vest and then sitting on stairs in the lagoon water. The dolphin trainer eases you into meeting the dolphin and instructs you where to touch the dolphin and places to avoid. Later in the program, we got into deeper water and put on masks so that we could watch Kolohe swim under water.
There were five people in total in my group and we each had ample opportunities to interact with Kolohe and have photos taken with him. I had expected a free for all with dolphins swimming around me, but the program was all very well planned and organized. It was a great mix of learning and fun. If you have the room in your budget, I recommend trying the Dolphin Quest.
Things to know before you go.
Dolphin Quest does have another site in Hawaii located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island.
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Oh, I'm so jealous! I've been dying to do this for years! The few times I've been in a place where I could have, I really didn't have the extra money for it. Someday...
Gray - it is expensive and though it was pricey, it's one of those experiences that we decided was worth the splurge. I hope you'll have the opportunity and extra cash for it, when.... you visit Hawaii. :)