Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a large, 42-acre open air park where you can completely immerse yourself into the culture, customs and music of Polynesia. Often called a "living museum," this is Oahu's #1 paid attraction. Below is an overview of the packages and what there is to see and do:
🏝️ 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)
🍽️ Alii Luau Package:
- 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
🍽️ Gateway Bronze Package:
- 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
🍽️ Gateway Silver Package:
- 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
🍽️ Gateway Deluxe Package:
- 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
🍽️ Super Ambassador Package:
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time should I allow to explore the Polynesian Cultural Center?
Plan to arrive when the Island Villages open and allow most of the afternoon to explore the six cultures, attend presentations, try hands-on activities and enjoy the canoe ride. Packages that include dinner and the HĀ: Breath of Life show continue into the evening.
What is the difference between the Aliʻi Luau and Gateway Buffet packages?
The Aliʻi Luau package includes a guided village experience, flower lei greeting, Hawaiian buffet and live luau entertainment. Gateway Buffet packages include self-guided village admission and a larger Polynesian-inspired buffet with live music, while the selected package determines the seating level for the HĀ: Breath of Life evening show.
Can the Island Villages be visited again after the original admission date?
Yes. Qualifying admission packages include a complimentary three-day pass that allows guests to return to the Island Villages after their initial visit. The return pass applies to the village areas and does not automatically repeat separately ticketed dinners, guided tours or the HĀ: Breath of Life show.
Special Instructions
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
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
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.