It’s a different time for pristine Hanauma Bay. There are new rules and it is going to cost you more!
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It’s a different time for pristine Hanauma Bay. There are new rules and it is going to cost you more!
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If visitors in general would respect the eco system, these things wouldn’t be necessary. We have too many people ruining it for everyone. I would pay fees that improve areas and limit entry to precious areas. Respect Mother earth!
Have to agree with the comments on here. It’s 100% price-gouging of tourists. Shame on you HTA. I get the recovery from Covid, but this is ridiculous exploitation. Go to Shark’s Cove for snorkeling. Add to that- the staff is rude, yell at you at check-in & treat you like you’re not worthy to be at their nature preserve.
I visited Hanauma Bay many years ago when there was no entry fee (and Maybe no parking fee). No matter how much money I had, I’d never pay the new, exhorbitant fees! We certainly will never again visit Hanauma Bay.
My wife & I (79 & 70) have been saving for years for our final Hawaii visit, but we now have only Social Security as income, so we are re-thinking ever visiting again. At home in Northern California, we have to depend on a food bank for most of our food.
There also seem to be No senior discounts anywhere in Hawaii. So much for the Aloha Spirit we used to enjoy when we owned a Kaua’i timeshare before Hurricane Iniki resulted in us losing it. After 14 visits, we’ve had it!
There should be a new policy of refund and cancelation fees regarding the time limitation of visit and parking spots as well now the government decided to double the entrance fee. It doesn’t make sense to arrive on time, find a parking spot and reserve your ticket in advanced. Yea, that’s a perfect plan.
Good luck
Does the military exemption for entrance fee including retirees or veterans or only active duty?
Not sure if I understand the rules. We do need to make reservations and, if so, how far in advance can we do it?