No longer a wonderful place - fish are gone

• 2 out of 5 stars by jimcho from Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
• April 7, 2011

Quote: When I first visited Hanauma bay in 1998, it was amazing and wonderful. Fish were everywhere and you were truly swimming among them.Fast forward to 2011. Still as popular as ever, but now you have to sit through a 15 minute video and pay $7.50 per... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

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Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
• January 3, 2008

Quote: If you've traveled to Oahu on a nice little getaway, and somehow neglected to visit Hanauma Bay while there, you have pretty much wasted your entire trip. Such sacrilege would be unforgivable. This... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal Oahu - The Heart of Hawaii

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Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by RoBoNC from Indianapolis, Indiana
• October 22, 2007

Quote: Oahu is home to some of the top surfing competitions on the Banzai Pipeline located in North Shore. While many people prefer to be on top of the water riding the waves, there are others who wish to be under it and Oahu has many great places to go... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal Oahu - The Gathering Place

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Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by AgedToPerfection from Irvine, California
• May 15, 2007

Quote: By far the most crowded beach on Oahu, Hanauma Bay is even more popular than Waikiki because it’s a local favorite. Hanauma Bay requires its guest to pay $5 and watch a film about the beach’s preservation, which not only raises funds to help... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal A Haole Hanging in Oahu...With Locals

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Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by Carrie T from Tinley Park, Illinois
• July 24, 2006

Quote: I used gear borrowed from my work, but there is a snorkel rental place right at the beach (therefore, I have no idea about rental prices). A group of 10 of us got up real early to head to Hanauma Bay on a Saturday and had a spectacular day. The... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal 3 Months in Paradise

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Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay -- Disappointing

• 2 out of 5 stars by dina4 from los angeles, California
• April 30, 2006

Quote: Hanauma Bay is infamous for crystal clear waters and abundance of beautiful fish. Before our visit, I had several personal recommendations to not miss this place, and every guidebook I read said the same thing.Did it live up to the hype? Yes and... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal A Week in Kailua, Oahu

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Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by ongkenyong from Stamford, Connecticut
• April 6, 2005

Quote: This is one of the most beautiful places in the world to snorkel. No worries for beginners; it just takes a few seconds to get used to breathing through your mouth. I'm a poor swimmer and rented a floater to help with buoyancy. The waters are clear,... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal 6 days in Oahu

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Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by ggflier from Los Angeles, California
• April 28, 2004

Quote: We were glad we took the advice of those who warned us to arrive at Hanauma Bay by 7am to avoid problems with parking and long entrance lines. The park hours are 6am to 6pm, every day except for Tuesdays (closed). The visitor’s fee is $3.00 and... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal A Week in Waikiki

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Hanauma Bay

• 5 out of 5 stars by Gypsy3 from Winnipeg, Manitoba
• March 28, 2004

Quote: I've done lots of snorkeling and diving, and this is one of my favourite places in the world. You can see the aqua water and the reef from the road, which is a good ways above the water. Leave your car at the top and take the walk down. Enjoy the... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal Imperial Heaven!

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Hanama Bay

• 4 out of 5 stars by Howlygirl from Fredericksburg, Virginia
• October 29, 2003

Quote: Hanama Bay is a beautiful beach with coral reefs. When entering the bay from above, you get the most beautiful view of the ocean. If the sun is positioned right, the water is the most wonderful shade of blue that I have ever seen. While snorkeling,... Read the full Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay review

From journal Oahu, Hawaii

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