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This is a list of frequently asked questions regarding prices at Hanauma Bay, one of the top snorkeling destinations in Hawaii.
Keep in mind that prices can change at any time!
FAQ: Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
What is the parking fee?
The cost for parking is $1.
The parking lot is known to get full, in which case you can give a try to another parking lot near Hanauma Bay, or you can do some activities nearby Hanauma Bay and return later to see if you can park!
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What is the admission price for visitors?
The entrance fee is $7.50 per person.
Is there a discount for children?
Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Is there a discount for locals?
There is a special kama’aina rate, and admission is FREE for locals.
Is there a military discount?
There is a special military rate, and admission is FREE for active duty U.S. military personnel.
What is the cost to rent snorkeling gear?
You can rent snorkeling gear at Hanauama Bay as a package with the mask, snorkel, and fins for $20. You can also rent a full-face snorkeling mask as a part of a package with fins for $40. Without a package, you can rent a mask and snorkel set ($12-15), fins ($9), and a new mouthpiece ($4). If you’re considering renting snorkeling gear at Hanauma Bay, have a look at Hanauma Bay snorkeling rental.
How much does it cost to rent lockers?
There are also lockers available at Hanauma Bay. Small lockers are $8, and large lockers are $10.
What is the price of the shuttle to get down to the bay?
After you pay for your admission ticket and watch the mandatory video about marine conservation and protecting the reefs at Hanauma Bay, it’s time to do what you came for! 😉 The parking lot and ticket office is located at the top of the hill, so you go down to get to the beach.
You can get there by walking about 5 minutes down hill (FREE!), or there is also a tram service so you can also take the shuttle. It’s a short ride, maybe a couple of minutes. The shuttle ride down costs $1.
If you’re a bit exhausted from a full day of snorkeling, you don’t have to dread walking the hill back to the parking lot. 😉 Instead you can take the shuttle back up! The shuttle ride up costs $1.25.
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
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