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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s office and the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Design and Construction  announced on Monday that the eagerly awaited online reservation system for the Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve is in place.

Already visitors quickly took advantage of and made their reservations. The reservations can be made up to 48 hours before the visit. All visitors are required to watch a short educational film in the reserve’s theater before entering.

Time slots are available in 10-minute increments, starting at 7 a.m. to 1:40 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. As you know, the bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Reservations for a given day will remain open until the seats are filled or until midnight the day before, reservations for Wednesday will be closed after 23:59 the previous Tuesday.

Here’s how to make reservations to Hanauma Bay

Go to the following address https://pros.hnl.info/hanauma-bay. This is the new reservation system of the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation.

Choose your the date you’d like to visit Hanauma Bay. Select a time slot and fill your information. Finish the process and confirm the reservation.

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• Small-group tour
• Exclusive to Viator
• Free drinks included
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Get an insider’s look at Pearl Harbor on this 4.5-hour small-group guided tour of the area, including the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the USS Arizona. See archived film footage of the 1941 Japanese attack, learn about the history of Pearl Harbor. After the tour, get chauffeured around downtown Honolulu to see the sites and learn about the history and culture of this fascinating city.

After getting picked at your hotel and driven in the comfortable car to Pearl Harbor, get briefed by the tour supervisor and receive your tickets for the tour. Then head off to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the USS Arizona Memorial, learning about the history of the monuments and ships as you go and getting a vivid portrait of that infamous day in December 1941 when the Japanese attacked. Watch historical footage of the attack on archived film clips.

When the tour is complete, hop back in the comfortable car and take a tour around downtown Honolulu. Learn about the history of this Hawaiian metropolis and see some legendary landmarks such as the statue of King Kamehameha and the renowned Iolani Palace, State Capitol, Washington Place and then return you to your original pickup location.

This classic Hawaiian Luau stands out for its variety of options, so you can choose everything from your lei preference to the seating to the sorts of souvenirs you’d like to take home. Make sure to select the hotel option at check-out if transport to and from the luau is needed.

Highlights

• 5.5-hour sunset dinner and show at Paradise Cove Luau
• Three Oahu luau packages to suit your preferences
• Welcome Mai Tai followed by Polynesian activities
• Extensive menu blending Hawaiian and continental cuisine
• Luau Paradise Cove Extravaganza
• Songs and dances from across Polynesia
• Pickup and drop-off from selected Waikiki hotels

Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau with sunset coastal views at Paradise Cove. Enjoy a welcome Mai Tai and authentic Hawaiian fare, including fresh seafood, kalua pork, and tropical fruit during this 5.5-hour experience. Watch the sunset and enjoy entertainment from Hawaiian musicians, hula dancers, and fire twirlers. Three dining packages are available to customize your experience, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is available.

What You Can Expect

Following evening pickup at your Waikiki hotel (if option selected), board a comfortable coach for short ride to the Paradise Cove Luau.

The staff will greet you with a traditional Hawaiian lei and a Mai Tai cocktail. Take in the views of downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki and Diamond Head as you find your table. Take some time to peruse the Hawaiian Village to see traditional arts, crafts and games.

After the Shower of Flowers, participate in the Hukilau on the beach and learn the net fishing techniques of old Hawaii. Following the pageantry of the Royal Court Procession and imu (earth oven) ceremony, your evening continues with a Hawaiian feast.

Taste traditional Hawaiian dishes, typically roasted in an underground oven or imu. There are three dinner packages to choose from; please see Itinerary section below for a sample menu and full list of activities. After dinner, enjoy live music, songs and dancing from across Polynesia as you witness the Paradise Cove Extravaganza. After the 3-hour evening of entertainment and dining, enjoy transportation back to your Waikiki hotel for drop-off (if option selected).

Itinerary

Activities at Paradise Cove include:

Arts and Crafts

The arts and crafts of old Hawaii are as beautiful as they are intricate and complex. During your visit to Paradise Cove, be sure to visit the Hawaiian Village and take part in arts and crafts demonstrations. Learn how to make a traditional Hawaiian lei or leave with a slightly more permanent memory, temporary Polynesian tattoos.

Hawaiian Games

In ancient Hawaii, games were created as a form of entertainment, but also to develop the skills of the warriors. At Paradise Cove you can take part in some of the more popular traditional Hawaiian games. To test your skills try ‘O’o ihe (Spear throwing), ‘Ulu maika (Rolling stone disks) and Moa pahe’e (Dart sliding).

Shower of Flowers

Imagine standing on a beautiful white sand beach gently showered by fragrant island flowers. Witness skilled tree-climbers ascend the highest of palm trees and spread the aloha of the islands with a floral cascade, making this dream-like scene into an experience you will remember forever.

Hukilau on the Beach

Paradise Cove keeps the traditions of old Hawaii alive with a nightly Hukilau on the beach. You are invited to participate in the ceremonial pulling of the fish nets to the rhythms of the conch shell and Hawaiian chant.

Imu Ceremony

At Hawaii’s only Imu Amphitheater, take a seat to view the elaborate process of traditional cooking in the Hawaiian underground oven. In a ceremony following the practices and rituals of ancient times, you will see exactly how your delicious Hawaiian meal is prepared.

Paradise Cove Extravaganza

With the most spectacular Hawaiian sunset as a backdrop, the Paradise Cove Main Stage explodes with the beauty and excitement of the traditional songs and dances of Hawaii and Polynesia. Award-winning dancers will entertain and amaze you with a performance that is as unforgettable as the perfect setting of Paradise Cove itself.