Kahala Hotel & Resort: Dolphin Quest Encounter

The Kahala Hotel & Resort's 26,000 square foot natural lagoon is home to playful Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The Dolphin Quest trainers offer daily education programs where guests can experience these animals up-close, and understand what makes them unique.

At The Kahala you have the chance to have face-to-face, in-water contact with these intelligent and most fascinating creatures. The encounter gives guests an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of dolphins in an enchanted environment that blends fun, inspiration and education.

Dolphin Quest 2010 Brochure (PDF)

*A portion of the fees from Dolphin Quest supports important marine education, conservation & research.

Meet The Dolphins

Hoku - (Name means 'Star' in Hawaiian) Hoku was born at The Kahala in 1991. A very good-natured animal, Hoku loves tactile attention and learning new behaviors.

Kolohe - ('Rascal') He is from Dolphin Quest Hawaii, where his mother, Shaka, currently lives. Kolohe is usually one of the first to try new things and is not shy. Kolohe is 13 years old.

Liho - ('Rare and Precious') He is a terrific animal and loves any and all guest interactions. Liho is 13 years old.

Lono - (An ancient Hawaiian god of fertility and farming) He is the largest and oldest of our Dolphin Quest Oahu animal family. At 500 pounds, he ranks among the larger of the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin species. He has sired several calves at Dolphin Quest Hawaii where he resided for most of his life.

Nainoa - ('The Wanderer') You will be able to differentiate him from the others because of his chocolate-colored topside. Nainoa is 10 years old and was born at Dolphin Quest Hawaii on October 31st, 1997.

Reservation contact details
Dolphin Quest, Oahu
Contact: +1 (808) 739 8918 or +1 (808) 739 8888
Toll Free: +1 (800) 248 3316
Email: dqoahu2@dolphinquest.com

Cancellation Policy
Dolphin Quest recommends that all participants check-in and be ready 30-minutes prior to each program. Reservations may be cancelled 48-hours prior to the scheduled time without charge. Any cancellations received within 48-hours will be assessed as a full charge for the program reserved per person.

For the benefit of the dolphins, Dolphin Quest reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the above programs at anytime. Program times and rates are subject to change. Prices are subject to 4.712% state tax.