Hanauma Bay

A sunken crater full of reef. Book ahead; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Time there

2–4 hours

Best time

First entry at 6:45 a.m., in summer for calm water

Cost

$25 non-residents (kids 12 and under free); parking $3 cash

Good to know

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Book online 2 days ahead at 7 a.m. HST; everyone watches a short video first.

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