Business,  Hawaii Island 2016 May–Jun

Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Dolphin Journeys, LLC

dolphin-journeysDolphin Journeys, LLC prides itself on putting its customers and the ocean first and foremost. Owner and operator Captain Nancy W. Sweatt says she works nearly 365 days a year, and it’s all in the name of love.

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Nancy has been running the business for about 20 years and attests that Dolphin Journeys, LLC is not your typical tour company. It’s a perfect activity for those looking for something to do that has heart, as well as a love for the dolphins, whales and mantas.

“My life and livelihood is all about the dolphins swimming in the warm coastal water of the clear blue Pacific. The ocean has called me all of my life and 21 years ago the dolphins called me to join their pod. The dolphins are playful, they are healing, and they help you to remember to love.” she says.

Nancy and her staff at Dolphin Journeys, LLC are not afraid of putting love into what they do, because it makes the customers feel more welcomed, safe, and calm during their trips.

“We cater to our guests with care and comfort, and are interested in their hearts desire. The most precious time and money many people spend is on their vacation,” she says.

Dolphin Journeys, LLC also provides services to disabled or handicapped individuals looking to experience the ocean in a new way.

When customers choose Dolphin Journeys it’s “their” adventure, Nancy says. That means when a customer gets on the boat, they get to choose how long they want to stay and what they want to do. There’s no time pressure on Nancy’s boats.

“I have an innate fascination with people and want to have them experience the amazing wonder of the dolphins, whales and manta rays in a safe, comforting adventure,” she says.

One guest gave this review, “I will definitely go on another excursion with Dolphin Journeys and would recommend this to everyone who wants to see the wild in a whole new way.”

Currently, the boats are located at Honokōhau Harbor, along with a Dolphin Journeys, LLC shop in the Gentry’s shopping area at the harbor. The shop provides T-shirts and other knick-knacks along with books about ocean life and videos of dolphins playing throughout the day.

Nancy believes that her business has been successful over the past couple decades by learning through trial and error, and by “remembering to offer love at all times.”

Ke Ola Magazine is grateful to Nancy for being one of the original people to start advertising with us from the first issue. She and her staff offer their guests a copy of Ke Ola on each trip. Mahalo Nancy!

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