Hanauma Bay Oahu North Shore

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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(17.2K) · Nature reserve in Honolulu, United States
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a Nature preserve located in Honolulu .

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Jan 19, 2025
Most popular spot to snorkel that’s relatively close to Waikiki. Have to book in advance, and it cost money to snorkel here. Need cash to pay for parking and must have ID to enter the park. Not open …Full review by canadianballfan
Jan 4, 2025
been there 3 times / walked all over the city/ went to pearl harbor 2 times . i stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 1977. It was still being built .There was bars on the beach, you could get bre…Full review by Kiturah M
Dec 31, 2024
This was incredible. Although we loved it please please please protect this reef. We saw people standing on it and it was very hard to be part of the further destruction of such a lovely place. He…Full review by Tanya P
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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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I had the Same experience and it Stands no Login Required That s why i didnt .i was very quick but every Time it Sems to me everybpdy in the would is quicker?That can Not be..
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