Hanauma Bay Beach

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

www.hanaumabaystatepark.com
Tripadvisor (17,214) · Nature reserve in Honolulu, HI
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a Nature preserve located in Honolulu . See more

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Sep 7, 2024
Let me start by saying that I’ve visited Hanauma Bay several times in the past, and each visit had always been a great experience. However, something has drastically changed over the last few years—p… Full review by Brian R
Sep 6, 2024
Super crowded. People swimming into me every few minutes. Very pretty from beach but the coral is dead, very few fish. Also no marine life. So many other places to snorkel on the island for free. Sh… Full review by staylitamerica
Sep 5, 2024
So much fun snorkeling and seeing the Fish. Great driver very knowledgeable. Driver was on time and super friendly! The coral reefs are amazing. Full review by Lachlan M
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Articles

Along with Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay is probably the most popular destination for tourists visiting O'ahu. It was declared a prote…
outdoorproject.com
Hanauma Bay, situated on the southern coast of Oahu, boasts a distinctive horseshoe shape, which is the result of a volcanic eruption that f…
gpsmycity.com
Famed for its beautiful horseshoe-shaped sandy beach and clear, calm turquoise waters, this natural marine sanctuary is home to thousand…
cityseeker.com
The Hanauma Bay State Park is named after the horseshoe-shaped bay within. It is a protected area for marine life, which also feat…
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Questions & answers

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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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What are the NEW procedures to get into the park?
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Hanauma Bay has a NEW Reservation System
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