Hanauma Bay Snorkeling is not to be missed!

Located along the east Oahu coastline, Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park. This natural crescent beach is tucked inside the walls of an extinct volcano. Hanauma Bay is a nature preserve where the fish are not afraid of people. With a diverse population of marine life and a large, rich coral reef, it is the best protected cove for newcomers to snorkeling or even experienced snorkelers. Swim with over 450 species of colorful tropical fish with Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure. This activity is ideal for those who wish to full experience all the wonders of Hanauma Bay on their own.

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 Bay 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 Bay, 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.

What To Know

Included: Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki. Professional, quality, clean snorkel equipment (Mask, Snorkel and Fins). Snorkeling instruction.

$7.50 Admission Charge to Hanauma Bay is not included in the cost of this activity. Please pay "cash" directly to Hanauma Bay's Ticket Office. Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesdays.

Please bring your own towel and sunscreen.

Tours will be canceled due to poor weather conditions such as heavy rain or storm and guests ay reschedule for future date.

This tour is operated daily except Tuesdays. Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesdays. Transportation for Waikiki Hotels Only. Pickup from Hilton Hawaiian Village or Ala Moana Hotel starts at 7:30 am. Times vary based on hotel location. Return times are flexible.

*Waikiki.com shall not be liable to any individual utilizing these tour/activity programs for delays, injury, loss, accident or damage to persons or property beyond its control. Natural phenomena are random and out of the control of the tour provider. Prices, features and/or menu are subject to change without notice.