Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Snorkeling at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park is spectacular and is definitely the most visited Oahu snorkeling spot and possibly the most visited snorkeling spot in the world. You will be able to view a vast amount of tropical fish and get close to sea turtles and tropical fish. The fish are used to seeing snorkelers and don’t usually swim away when you approach, which gives you a great opportunity to capture underwater memories. 

This location is perfect for snorkelers of all experience due to cliffs protecting the bay making the water calm and clear. Most snorkeling locations have recommend snorkeling areas, but the snorkeling at Hanauma Bay is almost the entire length of the beach. You will come across tropical fish, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Mullet, Parrotfish, Sergeant, Snapper, Suregonfish, Tang, Wrasse, Sea Turtles, Coral, and much more. 

If you are driving to this location, plan to arrive early. Parking is limited and once the lot is full, no additional cars are allowed into the preservation park. Before you walk down to the snorkeling area, you need to pay a parking fee, entry fee, and watch an educational movie. 

 All of the facilities at the Bay are designed to be fully accessible by disabled guests. Disabled visitors are encouraged to reach the shore to enjoy the water using special beach wheelchairs FREE of charge. 

Open Hours of Operation:

• 6am to 7pm (Winter)
• 6am to 6pm (Summer)

Admission Fees:

• $7.50 per person (valid for one [1] day only)
• Admission fee is waived for persons 12 years & younger.  12 years  & younger must be present at the Admission Window to receive a free ticket.
• Admission fee is waived for each Hawaii Resident 13 years & older with acceptable proof of residency. 

Acceptable proof of residency is defined as:

• Current Hawaii Driver's License
• Current Hawaii State ID w/ Hawaii Address on the front of the ID  (Must be valid for one year or more)
• Current Hawaii School Student ID with current year or semester validation

Only one (1) ID per person per day is permitted

• No refunds

Parking Fees:

• $1.00 per vehicle (valid for one [1] entry only)
• Parking fee is refundable if vehicle is exiting the parking lot within fifteen (15) minutes

Official Website:
http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/1716-hanauma-bay-home.html

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park, 100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825