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Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve

7455 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
Description: Just off the southeast coast of Oahu is the Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve. “Hana” means Bay, and “Uma” means curve - a name perfectly applicable for this bay formed in an ancient volcanic cone. The reserve is one of the mo...Read More
  • Hours:Wed.-Mon. 6-7
  • Price:Nonresident fee $5; parking $1; mask, snorkel, and fins rental $6; tram from parking lot to beach $1.50
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  • #2 most popular
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  • Avg. User Rating:
    5 out of 5 stars

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Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve Reviews

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too shallow to snorkel

  • 2 out of 5 stars by arielleshea from Honolulu, Hawaii
  • April 10, 2025
Quote: The biggest draw to Hanauma Bay is the snorkeling in the crater, however, the water is so shallow that you are more focused on not ramming into the coral below you then focusing on the sealife. I still have a scar from being flung into the coral,... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

  • 5 out of 5 stars by celestemy from Lawrence, Kansas
  • October 31, 2025
Quote: While we were in Honolulu (September), it rained for about 15 minutes every day, but it wasn’t strong rain or storms, so it was fine. One morning, during the 15 minutes rain, we decided to go to Hanauma Bay. We jumped on The Bus (the name for... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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Hanauma Bay Nature Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Baski from Austin, Texas
  • June 7, 2025
Quote: The beach was beautiful and clean, and because the number of people are limited, it never seemed too crowded. This was the first time we snorkeled and we did see some nice fish. Had a great time and will go back.

From journal First Trip to Hawaii

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Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve

  • 5 out of 5 stars by britalo from Salt Lake City, Utah
  • May 14, 2025
Quote: If you go to Oahu you have to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay! The bay is protected from large waves and the reef is just a few feet from the water's edge. The water here is shallow and crystal clear.There is a required informational movie that you... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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Hanauma Bay

  • 5 out of 5 stars by megankayd from Hope, Kansas
  • May 7, 2025
Quote: Absolutely beautiful. We went extremely early to beat most of the people there. There weren't many fish, but the highlight were the many sea turtles that day. They swam right up to you.

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Hanauma Bay

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Limburger from Oakdale, Minnesota
  • March 24, 2025
Quote: A visit to Hanauma Bay has to be included in your Oahu visit. Once a spot only accessible to the Hawaiian royal family, it is the prime spot to find fish and turtles while snorkeling.The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is one of the world's most unique... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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Hunauma Bay Nature Preserve

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • December 27, 2025
Quote: This is a huge tourist attraction for visitors to Honolulu and throughout Oahu, with many tour operators offering snorkel trips to this highly regarding state park. The park is well maintained and offers visitors a pleasant experience. There is a... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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Hanauma Bay

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SunnyRD from Fairfax, Virginia
  • October 20, 2025
Quote: The water is clear so you can see far ahead of you. The corals are pretty much grey, and you'll see more fish in the deeper water. I got to see a turtle up close and I heard a few people shrieking with excitement for seeing an octopus.

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Hanauma Bay

  • 5 out of 5 stars by civicdidex from San jose, California
  • September 1, 2025
Quote: The world famous Hanauma Bay is the home to many exotic fish and turtles. If you have never been snorkeling, this is a great place to start. The waters are calm and clear, shallow for hundreds of feet. There is a bit of a reef so stay away from... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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Hanauma Bay Nature Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by TravelinGal63 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • May 23, 2025
Quote: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to spend some snorkel time. But snorkeling can tire you out, so be sure to keep an eye on the kids. The current fees at Hanauma Bay are $1 per car to park, and $5 per person to enter. The entrance fee... Read the full Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve review

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