Hanauma Bay State Park Hawaii

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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(17.2K) · Nature reserve in Honolulu, United States
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a Nature preserve located in Honolulu .

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4.4/5 · 17,248 reviews
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Mar 22, 2025
Getting a ticket to visit this nature preserve felt like winning the lottery. Slots open up (online) two days ahead at precisely 7:00 am HST. Each 20 minute slot is roughly 35 tickets and judging b…Full review by JimRiesterer
Mar 15, 2025
Super nice and well run park, but securing an entrance time can be stressful. Online tickets open up at 07:00 and can sell out within minutes (especially early times). However, if online tickets sel…Full review by hirotsunemurata
Feb 20, 2025
We booked our time here through a tour as we couldn’t get tickets. 3 hours wasn’t enough! There was so many fish, the sand was soft and the water was calm. Great for kids and families. Limiting the n…Full review by Ryan R
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Hanauma Bay, situated on the southern coast of Oahu, boasts a distinctive horseshoe shape, which is the result of a volcanic eruption that f…
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Famed for its beautiful horseshoe-shaped sandy beach and clear, calm turquoise waters, this natural marine sanctuary is home to thousand…
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Hello, Can you get to Hanauma Bay on public transport from central Waikiki? Many Thanks
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Yes. Use Google Maps, Directions, choose public transit.
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Answer by nancie r · Mar 1, 2025
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Which bus should we take from Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort to get to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve?
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I used the transportation service provided via the Hanuma Bay itself and was very happy. It was worth it. Just call the park--or book online-- and set up your reservations directly with …
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I used the transportation service provided via the Hanuma Bay itself and was very happy. It was worth it. Just call the park--or book online-- and set up your reservations directly with them, and add on the transportation package. Remember the 6 am time gives you the best water visibility so its worth the early morning start :)
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I see people saying an online reservation is absolutely required and sells out in 10 minutes and I see people saying they …
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I see people saying an online reservation is absolutely required and sells out in 10 minutes and I see people saying they bought their ticket at the gate. I'm planning a trip for May 2023. What's the current best way to get a ticket?
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It was quite difficult to get a ticket, if I remember correctly they release the tickets @ 7AM, two days in advance? That is what we did, I have no idea about purchasing at the gate? good luck!
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What is included in the standard snorkel rental and what is in the premium rental?
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Hi ! I’m actually not 100% sure what the difference is, most people recommend to bring your own snorkeling gear. The rentals at Hanauma Bay are very expensive so i would …
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Hi ! I’m actually not 100% sure what the difference is, most people recommend to bring your own snorkeling gear. The rentals at Hanauma Bay are very expensive so i would recommend to either buy your own gear at a store (ABC stores), or you can rent snorkel gear at another location.
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Answer by Carolina B · May 20, 2022
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I tried for 50 mins starting at 7 am but the website said always DISMISS, limit the 6 members even though I checked for …
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I tried for 50 mins starting at 7 am but the website said always DISMISS, limit the 6 members even though I checked for 2 people, or all tickets sold out at the last stage. It is so annoying actually. Any problem with the website or any cautions I should know?
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Maybe we Need another Browser
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