Honolulu (Oahu Island) - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Travel Guide

 


Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Honolulu Hanauma Bay is a great place to snorkel, see colorful fish, relax, and spend time with family.

Hanauma Bay in Honolulu is one of the most top tourist attractions on this Island of Oahu in Hawaii.

More useful information is below in this Hanauma Bay travel guide for new visitors to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.

 

Hanauma Bay Address

 

7455 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96825

 

Hanauma Bay
Admission Fee and Hours

Hanauma Bay Admission :

Hanauma Bay Entry Fee - US$25 per Adult - Hawaii Locals, Kids 12 & under are FREE

Only 1000 guests per day are allowed and tickets must be reserved online.

Visit the Honolulu Parks & Recreation website for Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve ticket reservations

Currently, Tickets or reservations are made available 2 days before the date only.

Ticket Options and Information available at Hanauma Bay Website

Free for Active Military and Hawaiian residents with proper ID.

Parking lot Fee – US$3.00

Hanauma Bay Hours :

6:45 AM - 4:00 PM

No Entry after 2PM

Hanauma Bay is closed every Monday and Tuesday.

 

Getting to Hanauma Bay

 

By Hanauma Bay Shuttle bus : (from Waikiki)

- Take the Hanauma Bay shuttle bus from Waikiki to Hanauma Bay.

- Hanauma Bay Shuttle provides round-trip transportation from Waikiki Hotels to Hanauma Bay.

- Check with your hotel for the nearest Hanauma Bay Shuttle stop.

By Car to Hanauma Bay : (Directions from Waikiki)

- From Waikiki, take H1 Freeway until it becomes Kalanianaole Highway, then continue for approximately 10 miles.

- The entrance to Hanauma Bay State Park is located on the right at the top of the hill, just past the city of Hawaii Kai.

By TheBus (Public Bus) to Hanauma Bay : (from Waikiki)

- Take TheBus number 22 from Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki to Hanauma Bay. 

By Waikiki Trolley (Hop-on Hop-off Bus Honolulu) : (Photo Stop Only, No disembarking allowed)

- Take the Waikiki Trolley Blue Line, Panoramic line, from Waikiki to Hanauma Bay lookout.

- Waikiki trolley does not allow disembarking at Hanauma Bay.

Note: 5-minute photo stop only—no disembarking.


To Hanauma Bay by Tour Operators : (with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off)

- Many different Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Package Tours are also available with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

- Most popular one is - Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour (includes Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off)

 

Recommendations for Hanauma Bay

 

- Lockers are available at Hanauma Bay on the beach level to secure your valuables for a fee

- Hanauma Bay Snorkel Rental is located by the Beach, and the snack bar is located at the upper-level area (parking lot level),

- Tram service between the upper level and the lower Beach level of Hanauma Bay is available for a fee 

- Make sure to bring a towel, swimsuit, and sunscreen

- You may bring a small personal cooler with snacks or non-alcoholic beverages - NO large coolers
   Bring a little extra cash for the snack bar or the gift shop on the upper level for souvenirs.

- If you are going to Multiple attractions in the Honolulu area, we suggest buying a “Go Oahu” card by Smart Destinations.
  Go Oahu Card provides Round trip transportation and scuba gear, which can save you time and money! 

- Hanauma Bay is closed every Tuesday, so plan your trip accordingly to Hanauma Bay Honolulu.

- If you are looking for a Hanauma Bay tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, then go for Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour


Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour - $38.00
from: Viator

 

Website

 

 Hanauma Bay State Park Website
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour - $38.00

Go for a snorkel at Hanauma Bay Hawaii, one of the most popular natural attractions in the world! While Hanauma Bay snorkeling you'll spot schools of colorful fish and perhaps even dolphins and turtles. The safe inner reef is perfect for children and beginners, while the more challenging outer reef will thrill advanced snorkelers on Hanauma Bay tours.