Hanauma Bay is the gem of the Pacific and Oahu`s favorite snorkeling site. Rent your snorkel gear at one of our locations and avoid the often long lines. You may also keep it for 24 hours so you may enjoy other snorkel sites resort the Islands. See equipment rentals >>

Summer Hours - Open daily from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Winter Hours - Open daily from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Night Snorkeling is available on the second and forth Saturdays of each month, Hanauma Bay remains open until 10:00 p.m.

Changes are possible at any time; for the latest information call the recorded information line at (808) 396-4229.

Plan to get to the bay early. The parking lot often fills early and you will be turned away if it is full. By getting an extra early start you will avoid long lines at the ticket booth and snorkel concession.

Directions

If driving yourself from Waikiki - get on Ala Wai Blvd, turn right at first opportunity at McCully and then next right on Kapiolani Blvd. About 1 mile further is your on ramp to H-1. H-1 turns into Hwy # 72 (Kalaniana'ole Highway) and about 5 miles further is Hanauma Bay.

If you aren't driving you can catch the number 22 bus from Waikiki, it runs down Kuhio Avenue. For information on routes and timetables call TheBus at (808) 848-5555.

Entrance Fees

The current fees at Hanauma Bay are $1.00 per car to park and $5.00 per person to enter.

The entrance fee is waived for children under 13 and for residents of Hawaii with proof of residency.

Changes are possible at any time; for the latest information call the recorded information line at (808) 396-4229.

HERE ARE SOME BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS THAT YOU CAN USE IN ALL SHORELINE AREAS:

• Swim in lifeguarded areas
• Never swim alone
• Don't dive into unknown water or into shallow breaking waves
• Ask a lifeguard about beach and surf conditions before swimming
• If you are unable to swim out of a strong current, signal for help
• Rely on your swimming ability rather than a flotation device
• Look for, read and obey all beach safety signs and symbols Please, take very special care of children. They should always be supervised at the beach and in the ocean by their parents or adult guardians. Lifeguards are not substitute babysitters - their responsibility includes the entire beach.

DROWNING PREVENTION CHECKLIST ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS: Supervise all young children while they are in, on, or near the water.

• Drowning and near-drowning occur in familiar surroundings during very short lapses in supervision. Many of these incidents at Hanauma Bay happen in shallow water close to shore
• Do not have older siblings watch younger children in the water. They are not trained or mature enough to be given such a responsibility.
• Do not rely on flotation devices or swimming lessons to protect a child. Children are not waterproof.
• Take a CPR course. Know what to do in case of an emergency. Recorded Information Line (808) 396-4229