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Overview
Oahu
1.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
What to expect
• Duration: 20 minutes
• Check in at least one hour before the start of your encounter and use the extra time to explore the park’s many attractions and exhibits.
• Meet your animal expert for a safety briefing, and meet your new reef friends in the water.
• As you snorkel, you will encounter tropical fish, whitetip reef sharks, and other marine life.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Sea Life Park & Hawaiian Reef Encounter
If you wish to explore all the other Sea Life Park attractions, plan to arrive between 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Check out all of the exhibits and habitats, such as the marine life touch pool, reef tank with fish and coral, sea turtle sanctuary, Dolphin Lagoon, Shark Cave, Aviary, and much more.
Before diving into the Hawaiian reef lagoon, your expert trainer will lead you through a comprehensive safety briefing, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Learn about respectful interaction protocols, and potential hazards while still swimming and snorkeling among the fish, reef, and sharks.
In your immersive Hawaiian reef encounter, equipped with a flotation vest, snorkel, and mask, prepare to witness the grace of whitetip reef sharks gliding through the waters and engage with the colorful Hawaiian reef fish. Enjoy the opportunity to feed the reef fish as they swim and dart around you.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 14:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 14:00 HST, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/time, package, the number of participants, etc.
- Everyday
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- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children 4 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Anyone acting in a manner that threatens the safety of the animals, themselves, or other people (including; without limitation, unruly or disruptive behavior, or failure to follow directions), may be removed from the activity without a refund
- No jewelry is permitted when participating in the Hawaiian Reef Encounter program. This includes, necklaces, bracelets, hats, glasses, sunglasses, hair ties, rings, wedding rings, piercings, 3D nail art, etc.
All items must be removed prior to participating in the program. If you do not remove any of these items, you will not be able to participate in the program, and no refund will be issued and there are no exceptions. This policy is for the safety and well-being of the resident animals. - All guests are required to be in good physical condition. Guests with disabilities should contact us before booking. A questionnaire will assess eligibility for the requested program. While Sea Life Park strives to accommodate all guests, some programs may not be safely accessible to everyone. Sea Life Park Form.pdf
- No cameras are allowed in this program
- Swimming attire
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- You may be asked to provide an ID to use any major credit card
- All guests of program participants are required to pay to enter Sea Life Park
- All participants or their legal guardians are required to sign a release of liability and waiver form before participating
- Children 4 to 7 years old must each be accompanied by a paying participant who is 13 years old and above.
- The use of safety vests is required for all participants and will be provided.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- Sea Life Park reserves the right to cancel any session due to the welfare and safety of the animals
- If you wish to explore all the other Sea Life Park attractions, plan to arrive between 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Check out all of the exhibits and habitats, such as the marine life touch pool, reef tank with fish and coral, sea turtle sanctuary, Dolphin Lagoon, Shark Cave, Aviary, and much more.