Hanauma Bay | Oahu Travel Guide

Hey guys! Today I'm sharing my Hanauma Bay Travel Guide in this special travel series about Oahu. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is one of Hawaii's best snorkeling locations.

Located on the southeastern shore of Oahu, about 10 miles from Waikiki, Hanauma Bay is an ocean-filled crater formed more than 30,000 years ago.

Be sure to arrive around 6 a.m., as the parking lot fills up quickly. Hanauma Bay hours run through 7 p.m. in the summer, and 6 p.m. in the winter. It is closed on Tuesdays. Hanauma Bay night snorkeling is available until 10 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.

After viewing the mandatory Hanauma Bay marine preserve orientation film, check out the interpretive center, which highlights Hanauma Bay history. There's also a gift shop on site.

Down at the Hanauma Bay beach park, you can rent masks, fins, snorkels and lockers between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Then, all you need is a towel, sunscreen and an appetite to explore.

Hanauma Bay fish include more than 400 species — some only found here. Pick up a Hawaiian fish ID card, which you can take along with you in the water.

During your day of Hanauma Bay snorkeling, you might spot Hawaiian green sea turtles, Moray eels, spotted pufferfish and Moorish Idols. It's like swimming in the world's most amazing aquarium. Just be sure not to step on the reef, or feed the fish. You are also required to use the bathrooms before entering the ocean.

When you're ready to head back to the car, hitch a ride on the Hanauma Bay Shuttle, which runs between 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's .75 to go down, $1 to go up, or $2.50 for the entire day.

Hanauma Bay admission is $7.50 adults, and kids under 13 are admitted free. Hanauma Bay parking is $1. For more information about Hanauma Bay snorkel rentals, Hanauma Bay tours, or snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, call (808) 396-4229 for recorded daily information.

From Waikiki Beach and most Waikiki hotels, Hanauma Bay Bus Service is available on Kuhio Avenue via the No. 22 bus. For updated Hanauma Bay bus schedules, call (808) 848-5555.

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