Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

WHY PAY MORE FOR THE SAME TOURS?

2012 Rate

$11.50/person

tax is included

Hanauma Bay is a nature preserve where the fish are not afraid of people. Some three million Hawaii visitors have annually visited Hanauma, which had caused severe deterioration. Since then, in 1990, the City and County of Honolulu laid out a plan to restore Hanauma to a clean, healthy state by reducing the number of visitors, establishing an educational program, and instituting supportive restrictions.

The combined efforts in protecting and preserving the Hanauma Bay are the major upper and lower bay facility improvements. Now the Hanauma has a site where its education program flourishes with the award-winning Marine Education Center, that opened in August 2002.

Once you arrive at Hanauma, all visitors are required to pay a $7.50 admission fee, which is collected by the City and County of Honolulu employees. You are then presented with a short safety video, which also encourages you to join the staff and the volunteers as stewards of this precious gift of Hanauma and the other living reef environments.

Parking at Hanauma is very limited.

$14 if reserving for only one person

$11.50 per person when reserving two or more

$11.50 fee includes the following:

• Waikiki Hotel pick up and return

• Fully insured vans

• Professional drivers

• Sanitized professional equipment (mask, snorkel & fins)

• Instructions on how to use the equipment

• Snorkeling safety tips

• Guidelines on being an environmentally friendly snorkeler

Closed on Tuesdays.

Pick up is from your hotel in Waikiki

$5 additional fee if staying more than 4 hours at Hanauma Bay

In order to discourage the Hanauma Bay visitors from staying too long, the Snack Bar and the shaded seating areas have been relocated to the top of the mountain.

As such, you will be in the sun directly for the most of your visit.

Nevertheless, people are still requesting for the earliest pick up with the latest return, which most if not all would end up calling us to change to an earlier departure time from Hanauma Bay once they arrive and see the situation.

Henceforth, we have now implemented a $5 additional fee for staying more than 4 hours at Hanauma Bay.

This should discourage anyone from prearranging their stay to be too long at Hanauma Bay.

Strollers are not allowed on the vehicles

Same day orders are only accepted in person at our office

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This is a round trip transportation on a taxi with the snorkel gears rental included.

This is not a guided tour.

Individuals are allowed entry to the Hanauma Bay.

However, group permits are normally required for groups of 10 or more people, it is our recommendation for you to contact the Hanauma Bay educational department at (808) 397-5840 for further information on obtaining a group permit.

Your group of 10 or more can be turned away at the admission gate if you do not have a group permit.

We are not responsible if your group is turned away at the admission gate for not having a group permit.

Price is the same whether you take the snorkel gears or not.

It is recommended for everyone to take the snorkel gears even if you feel that you may not use it.

Most people snorkel at about knee deep to waist deep at Hanauma Bay.

The simplest instruction for snorkeling at the Hanauma Bay is as follows.

• Put on your mask

• Put on your fins

• Put on your snorkel

• Walk over to the water to knee deep

• Bend over

• Enjoy the view

• If you are having any problem, just 'Stand Up.'

• For those seeking for more adventure, go swim out further

The fish at Hanauma Bay are not afraid of people so it is a great venture even for non swimmers

Group Info - Permits

Due to the large number of visitors to Hanauma Bay, the City and County of Honolulu restricts all organized groups to the Bay. Those groups visiting Hanauma Bay for an educational program and experience can request accommodation through the Hanauma Bay Education Program.

Educational Program Requests are valid for two hours and entitle groups to guaranteed parking, immediate entrance to the Bay, a private showing of the mandatory Hanauma Bay educational video, and an educational orientation. The staff at the Hanauma Bay Education Program coordinates all group visits.

Groups interested in undertaking an educational program should call the Education Program at (808) 397-5840. We request at least two weeks notice, although special arrangements can sometimes be made. Please note that groups who do not request an educational program may be turned away.

Required Information

• Requested dates and times (9:00-11:00 am, 11:00 am -1:00 pm, 1:00-3:00 pm, 3:00-5:00 pm)
• Contact person with phone number, fax number, e-mail and mailing address
• Number in party (45 maximum)
• Method of transportation (private cars or buses)
• Age range of students
• Number of chaperones
• Special requests (see below)

What to expect:

• Permits are valid for two hours, which includes a 30-45 minute presentation and a 12 minute educational video.
• Please bring a copy of your approved permit and be prepared to show it to a parking attendant; entrance is permitted even if the parking lot is full.
• The admission fee to enter the Nature Preserve is $7.50 for non-residents 13 years of age or older. This fee is waived for local residents with a valid ID. The cashiers take cash, traveler's checks, and credit cards.
• Snorkel gear is NOT PROVIDED but can be rented for an additional fee on the beach.
• The snorkel concession takes only cash and requires a deposit in the form of a credit card, cash, or rental car key.
• Buses cannot park on site and are allowed 15 minutes to drop off and pick up only. (Please call the City and County Parks and Recreation Department for suggestions on where drivers can park: 808-395-2211)
• There is limited shade and cover in the park. Please bring sun protection and rain gear.