Hanauma Bay Honolulu Hawaii

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a Nature preserve located in Honolulu .

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4.5/5 · 17,230 reviews
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Dec 7, 2024
Don’t listen to the negative reviews from people complaining about the reservation process. This is a nature preserve, not a public beach. Yes you have to make reservations. Yes you have to wake up b… Full review by jwooden2018
Nov 28, 2024
Worst ever. How they manage this location is totally disaster. I was here 8:30 in the morning and waiting for over 2hr but still couldn’t get in. Online reservation is impossible to get it. All the t… Full review by EUNJU F
Nov 25, 2024
This was by far the most stressful part of our Oahu trip, but mostly because we weren’t sure what to expect. You read reviews and people say it’s nearly impossible to get into. We made sure to log on… Full review by nleland50
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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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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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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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Be sure to login a few minutes before it opens at 7 am and be quick to complete your transaction. Last time it only took 10 minutes to sold out.
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