The 8 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 $38Best value

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.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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