Christine Hitt
The City and County of Honolulu has announced a new Hanauma Bay package with transportation. The bay is one of the most popular destinations visited on Oahu, which has resulted in long lines and parking challenges.
The package, which includes transportation by electric bus and entry, is intended to help alleviate crowding issues and streamline the experience. The required 10-minute educational video will also be shown during the bus ride, saving guests time when they arrive.
"I am thrilled to utilize this new contract and outside-the-box thinking to improve how residents and tourists experience this amazing natural treasure," Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a news release. "By taking a large amount of tourists out of their rental cars and into these large electric buses, we hope this will create more space for local families to consider Hanauma Bay as a welcoming destination. ... Now we can offer more ways for everyone to experience the splendor of Hanauma Bay, while reducing the negative impact on our roadways and neighboring environment."
The roundtrip transportation picks up from various locations in the Ala Moana and Waikiki area. Guests can begin booking the package now for December 2025 through the Hanauma Bay website or through the transportation provider, Roberts Hawaii. Prices online are $65 per adult and $40 per child.
"This effort aligns with Hanauma Bay's goal of balancing the recreational and cultural needs of the community with the education and preservation mandates of this wahi pana (storied place)," said Laura Thielen, director of the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. "This first year of operation is very much a trial period, where we are flexible and can adjust to better serve our island community here and abroad."