You cannot ride the dolphins in their natural, wild setting. No more than you can jump on an wild elephant on the savannah or a wild mustang on the . A dolphin's sense of touch is much more acute than ours and moreover, the act of our reaching out to touch could be considered [...]
Best bet is to leave it to us. You enjoy your journey, and we will document it for you with a photo package. However we also offer Photography Tours during the calmer summer months. The tours go from deep (sealedges and seamounts) to shallow (coral reef) waters, framing nature above and below the surface. [...]
Different countries have different rules and regulations surrounding cetacean encounters, invariably with the animals’ welfare in mind. Here in Hawaii, any in-water interactions with dolphins are usually in deeper water most commonly within large pods of spotted dolphins or (IMHO the much more intriguing) pilot whales. Of course opportunities to do so are dependent [...]
No, absolutely not. To do so would be to directly interfere with their natural food intake (wild dolphins never eat dead fish), hunting instincts/behavior and their naturally balanced diet.
Your safety is paramount. There is always someone on the boat (if not also in the water with you) watching those in the water. All participants are given orientation sessions, to become familiar and comfortable with snorkel equipment and the art of dolphin interactions. It is vital that you inform us of any medical conditions [...]
While we do use , SCUBA diving is not conducted. Bubbles may act as a deterrent, and horizontal swimming with the added equipment becomes slow and cumbersome in the presence of agile dolphins.
In the Dolphin's World - on the Dolphin's Terms -they've come to trust us over the years, and we respect them.
Because the dolphins encountered are wild animals, the predictions about their behavior (mood) can best be made through observations before entering the water to swim with them. Our guides are quite adept at dolphin behavior. Moreover, with only 8 guests on shared charters, each encounter is personally tailored to our guests abilities as well [...]
Ah, nature at her best, wild and free. The spinners dolphins often swim right up to the boat and display their aerial skills, being quite the show-offs. They also like to catch a "free ride" on the bow, often spraying your dangling toes with their blows or splashes. We believe this is the best experience, [...]
