About Polynesian Cultural Center Admission
Spend the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, with admission options for six island villages, cultural presentations, canoe rides, buffet or luau dining and the Ha: Breath of Life evening show. Packages range from village-only admission to guided experiences with premium show seating.
Spend the day traveling through the cultures, traditions and stories of Polynesia at the Polynesian Cultural Center, a 42-acre open air park often described as a living museum. Across six island villages, you can watch cultural presentations, try hands-on activities, enjoy a canoe ride through the lagoon and choose from several packages that combine village admission, dining, guided experiences and the evening production Ha: Breath of Life.
Each package offers a different way to experience the park, from a self-guided day among the island villages to premium guided options with reserved seating, lei greetings, buffet dining and upgraded show seats. Below is an overview of the available packages and what each one includes:
Islands of Polynesia
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
Packages
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - group guided tour
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
- Alii Luau buffet with live entertainment, flower lei greeting & smoothie (view menu)
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Gold level seating
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in our expansive dining hall
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Bronze level seating
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in our expansive dining hall
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Silver level seating
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - private tour guide, reserved seating at all village presentations and Kukui nut lei greeting
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Reserved canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
- Gateway buffet with live music (view menu) – enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine and feast like royalty in our expansive dining hall
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Platinum level seating
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - private tour guide, reserved seating at all village presentations and Kukui nut lei greeting
- Hands-on activities – explore each island's unique culture, watch or take part in games of skill, canoe paddling, cooking and much more
- Canoe ride through the park and across magnificent lagoon
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages (after initial visit)
- Alii Luau buffet with live entertainment, reserved seating, flower lei greeting & smoothie (view menu)
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Platinum level seating
Islands of Polynesia & Ha: Breath of Life Show
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages - self-guided tour
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Bronze level seating
Ha: Breath of Life Show ONLY
- "Ha: Breath of Life" evening show – Bronze level seating
- NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PACKAGE: Roundtrip transportation options or Circle Island Add-ons, Access to the Islands of Polynesia
Waikiki Roundtrip Transportation Add-on
Add Waikiki roundtrip transportation provided on a motorcoach to make your way to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Circle Island Add-on
- This add-on option includes transportation and along the way a circle island tour before heading to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- Sights usually include: Diamond Head Crater, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, Makapu'u Lookout & Lighthouse, Pali Lookout, North Shore Beaches
Activity Notes
Where & When
Driving Out:
Check in at or after 12:00 pm.
Waikiki Transportation:
If you selected Waikiki roundtrip transportation, pick-ups begin around 10:00 am. Your exact pick-up time will be emailed with your confirmation. Returns to Waikiki around 7:00 pm (not attending evening show) or around 10:30 pm (attending evening show).
Circle Island Add-on
If you selected the Circle Island Add-on, pick-ups begin around 6:45 am. Your exact pick-up time will be emailed with your confirmation. Returns to Waikiki around 7:00 pm (not attending evening show) or 10:30 pm (attending evening show).
Show Only Package
Waikiki Transportation and Circle Island Add-on is NOT available for this package. Check in at 7:00 pm.
Located in Laie at 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy.
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Parking at the Polynesian Cultural Center is $8 per vehicle.
Restrictions
No alcohol policy: Due to the Polynesian Cultural Center being a family attraction which is closely associated to and predominantly an employer of college students, alcohol is not served or allowed to be consumed anywhere on the premises.
Designated smoking areas are available.
Flash photography is not permitted during the evening show performance.
If driving there is a parking fee per vehicle paid directly to Polynesian Cultural Center.
Special Notes
There are limited wheelchair, scooter & locker rentals. It is best to book them in advance of the day you are going (no reservations are taken for lockers).
Children ages 0-3 years are not charged for entrance to any of the ticketed activities, including entry to the Polynesian Cultural Center Villages, attendance at the Ha: Breath of Life evening show, and dining at the Alii Luau or Gateway Buffet.
Because many of the dining facilities can be sold out, we cannot guarantee extra seating for children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket. Please plan on holding your child on your lap or utilizing one of our highchairs (limited availability).
Children ages 0-3 years who do not have a paid ticket will need to sit on an adult's lap while attending the Ha: Breath of Life evening show.
Motorcoach and Circle Island transportation to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center requires children ages 0-2 years who do not have a paid ticket to sit in an adult's lap.
Operation Days
Daily, except Wednesdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Duration
varies
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Cultural Center.
