Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What time does the Bay open/close?
The park is open from 6 am to 7 pm (summer).
6 am to 6 pm (winter), and 6 am to 10 pm every second Saturday of each winter month and the second and fourth Saturday of each summer month. The park is CLOSED
on Tuesdays. For the latest information, please call the park's info line
(808)396-4229.
The Education Program office is open everyday that the park is open from
8 am to 5 pm.
How much does it cost to get in?
Current fees include $1.00 per public vehicle to park and $5.00 per person
to enter the park. Entrance fees are waived for children under 13 and
for Hawaii residents with valid identification.
Do we have to see the educational video?
All park visitors must see a 9-minute educational orientation video before
they can proceed down to the beach level. Visitors are only required to
view the film once a year and can bypass the film by signing up on the
"Repeat Visitors List". This list is the only proof that visitors
have seen the film.
Can we rent a mask and snorkel?
There is a snorkel rental at the beach level. Hours of operation are 8
am to 5 pm (winter) and 8 am to 6 pm (summer). They are also open on Saturday
evenings. Snorkel sets start at $6 and dive lights are $5.
How much does an education orientation cost?
Education orientations are free. There are also additional perks to being
a permitted group which include bypassing the line at the cashier's window
if there is a wait and a private viewing of the mandatory educational
film in our classroom.
Are you open for night snorkeling?
Visitors can experience the Bay at night every Saturday evening.
Is there anything that will bite me?
Some territorial fishes, such as the Reef Triggerfish or humuhumunukunukuapua'a,
may bite snorkelers who venture too close to their eggs. Most things don't
bite, however, there are several hazardous marine organisms. The rule
of thumb is "Don't touch it and it won't touch you back."
© 2003-2004 Hanauma Bay Education Program,
University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service
100 Hanauma Bay Road ~ Honolulu, HI 96825 ~ Ph: (808) 397-5840 ~ E-mail:
hanauma@hawaii.edu
Last updated
November 30, 2006
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