The 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

1.Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours at the Royal Hawaiian Center with a Mai Tai, hula lesson, Hawaiian buffet, live dinner music, and an optional 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show. Expect fire-knife dancing, hula, Polynesian music, and Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes. VIP and Green Room upgrades add better seats and backstage access.

“Delicious buffet and friendly service. Worth every penny. Everyone should not miss this entertainment show/buffet opportunity when coming visit Waikiki Honolulu. Must see.”

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2.Maui Ocean Center All Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend the day at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea, exploring more than 60 exhibits devoted to Hawaiian marine life. You can watch sharks and turtles, see live Pacific corals, touch selected sea creatures, attend naturalist presentations, and experience the Humpbacks of Hawaii 3D Sphere. Plan two hours, or longer if you read every display.

“So much history is part of this experience! I truly appreciated it. The 3D sphere was like diving with humpback whales! The focus on conservation and restoration was well done. The native species of fish presented in small enough spaces to really see them was thrilling. The many children there were totally delighted!”

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3.Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 774 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Walk Princeville Botanical Gardens with guides such as Troy, Lauren, or Zoe, sampling tropical fruit, honey, cacao nibs, and at least five single-origin chocolates. Expect terraces, creek beds, stairs, hills, loose gravel, and generous shade. Walking sticks, umbrellas, and organic bug spray are provided.

“Beautiful grounds, knowledgeable tour guide, great tasting spots. A hidden spot in Princeville and wonderful experience!”

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4.Rock-A-Hula Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about 1 to 3 hours at Rock-A-Hula in Waikiki’s 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater. You’ll see live music, hula, contemporary dance, video imagery, Elvis and Michael Jackson tribute acts, and a fire knife performance. General admission includes the show and a cast meet and greet. Start time is 7:15 pm.

“Wonderful show. Good quality and content to watch with the family. The show have a good glimpse of how hawaiian music transitioned over time given the western influence on them over the last century.”

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5.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend one to eight hours exploring Bishop Museum in Honolulu. See Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts, learn about Polynesian migration, visit the science center, and check for planetarium and live lava shows. General admission is mobile and in English, but parking, special exhibits, and planetarium entry cost extra.

“Too much to absorb in one visit. The sheer magnitude of the structure itself is astounding. The collection includes one incredible piece after another.”

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6.Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend about six hours at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, exploring village presentations from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Marquesas. Join ukulele lessons, spear throwing, canoe rides, and cooking demonstrations. The $103.50 ticket includes a three-day village pass, while dinner, Ha: Breath of Life, and hotel transport cost extra.

“This was an excellent tour. The bus picked us up near our hotel and we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center just as it opened for the day. We were able to organize our day to see all of the featured presentations in each of the villages. The meal was also included and all of the food was great. There was time afterward to see the imax movie that was also part of the park admission and then we attended the Ha show which was spectacular. This tour is well worth the price and highly recommended when you are visiting Oahu.”

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7.Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride from Waikiki to Diamond Head on the Hula Girl Trolley, with park admission and round-trip transport included. You hike independently, usually with about two hours at the crater. Drivers such as Matthew and Mathew are known for useful local tips, though traffic can affect the return ride. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

“Great communication about pick up. On time and very friendly driver. Amazing experience going up and down diamond head.”

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8.Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, then hike Diamond Head’s 1.5-mile trail with entry reserved for you. Drivers such as Jonah, John, Johnna, and Stephanie have shared local tips on the ride. Expect stairs, a dark tunnel, steep sections, and superb views over Waikīkī. The tour lasts about three hours door to door.

“Very cool adventure even if you’re not into hiking like me. Just follow the crowd and you will be fine. Bring bottle of water with you up there as there are no shops. Also use a toilet on the bottom as well before you start climbing. Tour guide was very informative as well about the area driving through and Diamond head. Forgot her name but Sammy is ringing the bell for some reason.”

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9.Polynesian Cultural Center Island Villages Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 5 hours · from $103

Spend five hours exploring six island villages at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Watch the Haka, learn hula, crack open a coconut, paddle an outrigger canoe, try spear throwing, and sample traditional Hawaiian food. This general-admission ticket covers the villages only, not transportation, luaus, or evening shows.

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10.Hanauma Bay Admission Ticket+Equipment Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $85

You arrange your Hanauma Bay entry time in advance, collect a mask, snorkel, fins, and floatation belt at the Watumull Building in Waikiki, then make your own way to the protected bay. The $85 package includes admission and equipment, but not transportation. Children 12 and under need ID for free admission.

“La bahía está hermosa pero tener que regresar el equipo en el centro de Waikiki donde no se puede estacionar es complicado”

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11.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

You’ll take the free shuttle from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to historic Ford Island, then explore Hangars 37 and 79, the Raytheon Pavilion, more than 50 aircraft, and the Shealy Restoration Shop. Add the Top of the Tower tour for battlefield views from the restored 15-story Control Tower. Audio tours are available in five languages.

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12.Interactive Butterfly Farm Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 45 min · from $49

Walk through Hawaii’s only walk-in butterfly house with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10 people. You’ll see caterpillars, chrysalises, Monarch butterflies, praying mantises, flowers, and fruiting plants. The hands-on visit suits families, older adults, and anyone curious about insect life.

“The tour was very interesting and informative... nothing else to add.”

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13.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with admission, shuttle service, and a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Korean, or Mandarin. Walk through Hangars 37 and 79, see aircraft from World War II and Korea, watch attack footage, and hear stories from veterans and museum staff.

“It was very interesting to see Disney's contribution to the war effort of World War II. The artwork that was created to support the war effort was insightful and interesting. Highly recommend.”

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14.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend a full day at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Hawaii’s leading natural and cultural history museum. See Hawaiian royal heirlooms in Hawaiian Hall, explore Pacific cultures, watch lava pour demonstrations in the Science and Adventure Center, and join a free Hawaiian Hall tour at 10 or 11am when a docent is available. Planetarium shows cost extra.

“Friendly welcome and Lanakila Seniors really enjoyed their visit. Thanks so very much!”

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15.The Complete Pearl Harbor Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $207

Spend 10 hours visiting Pearl Harbor’s major sites, including the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, USS Bowfin, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. An English-speaking guide, possibly Bill or Will, leads the day, with hotel pickup, return transport, and a short Honolulu sightseeing tour included.

“The whole day was excellent. Bill was a great guide very knowledgeable.”

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