Polynesian Cultural Center - General Admission Packages
The Polynesian Cultural center offers a diverse experience that includes all of Polynesia's people and culture all in one place. As on of Hawaii's most popular attractions, the Polynesian Cultural Center has had over 33 million visitors!
Polynesian Cultural Center offers a variety of packages to fit the different needs of its visitors. This page features General Admission Packages, so if you're looking for something different check out the All Day Packages that are also available.
General Admission Packages to the Polynesian Cultural Center are basic level packages that don't include all the little extras.
Islands of Polynesia
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages, self guided
- 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
- Laie & Temple Visitors Center Tour – take a spin
around the beautiful BYU-Hawaii campus and stop at historic Laie
Temple
Ha Breath of Life Show ONLY:
- Includes the evening "Ha Breath of Life" show
- General level seating at the evening show provides a sweeping view of the entire production
- NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PACKAGE: Roundtrip transportation options or Circle Island Add-ons, Access to the Islands of Polynesia
Gateway Buffet Package
- Day admission to the park and all 6 island villages
- 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
- Laie & Temple Visitors Center Tour – take a spin
around the beautiful BYU-Hawaii campus and stop at historic Laie
Temple
- Free 3 day pass to the island villages
- 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 – General level seating provides a sweeping view of the entire production
Waikiki Roundtrip Transportation Add-on:
- Add Waikiki Roundtrip transportation provided on a motorcoach to make your way to and from the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- 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

Fijian Dancer

Samoan Tree Climber

Tahitian Canoe
- Where and 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.
- Requirements:
- If driving there is an $8 parking fee per vehicle paid directly to Polynesian Cultural Center.
- 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 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, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
- Duration:
- varies depending on package
- Vendor:
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Island:
- Oahu
- Capacity:
- Equipment: