Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Admission | Performance Tickets

[ Product Introduction ]

Known as Hawaii's premier tourist destination, the <Polynesian Cultural Center> is located about an hour north of Waikiki and is one of the most visited landmarks in Hawaii.

It is a type of folk village consisting of Polynesian villages from six Pacific island groups: Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Samoa, and Tonga.

It is a special space where you can experience their unique culture and history, including native traditional dances, wedding ceremonies, tiki statues, and learning the vibrant Hawaiian hula dance.

Enjoy the Polynesian Cultural Center freely with a variety of packages!

[ 2026 Wednesday Operation Notice ]

- November : Closed on the 25th / 26th

- December : 23rd, 30th

[ Booking Information ]

- All options except for the Ali'i Luau Package and the Super Ambassador Package are self-guided tours without a guide.

- For the Island of Polynesia │ Shuttle Included option, the return shuttle departure time from the Polynesian Cultural Center is 18:00.

[ Tour Information ]

• Operating Days: 5 days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• Closed Days: 2 days a week - Sunday, Wednesday, Public Holidays

• Operating Hours - 12:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM

• Entrance Gate Opens - 12:15 PM

• Child Policy: Ages 4-11

• If infants aged 3 and under require a seat for the shuttle or the HA: Breath of Life show, a child ticket must be purchased.

※ 3-Day Re-entry Benefit Information

Present your proof of purchase (QR ticket, electronic mobile ticket, or voucher) and a photo ID at the Box Office to receive a free 3-day re-entry pass.

This applies only to activities within the Island Villages; the HA: Breath of Life show, Luau, and Gateway Buffet meals are not included.

※ Existing Luau, Gateway Buffet, and HA: Breath of Life show tickets cannot have their reservation dates changed.

※ Guides and transportation are not provided for re-entry visits.

※ If you require transportation or wish to add other services to your booking, please contact our customer service center with your ticket number ready.

※ The free 3-day re-entry pass is non-transferable.

[ Lunch Recommendation Information ]

You can enjoy a variety of food and beverages at the Hukilau Marketplace (near the entrance of the Cultural Center).

Located at the south entrance of the Polynesian Cultural Center (just outside the island area)

Lunch locations within the Cultural Center

• Food Trucks & Kiosks: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

• Pounders Restaurant

Pounders Restaurant Operating Hours

Monday–Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Thursday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Sundays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day: Closed

※ Operating hours and closure dates are subject to change based on local conditions.

You can also purchase light snacks and drinks throughout the Island Villages.

Please refer to the information below as operating hours vary by shop.

ʻĀkau Landing

Hawaiʻi Village · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Samoa Snack Shack

Samoa Village · 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Fale Niu Snacks

Samoa Village · 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Tonga Snack Shack

Tonga Village · 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Kiwi Grill

Aotearoa Village · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Calamansi Drink Stand

Tonga Village · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

※ Operating hours for each shop are subject to change based on local conditions.

[ Seasonal Show Start Times ]

From September 28: Starts at 7:15 PM (Doors open at 6:45 PM / Show time: 7:15 PM ~ 8:35 PM)

From March 1 or April 5 (Spring/Summer Season): Starts at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM / Show time: 7:30 PM ~ 8:50 PM)

[ Island Village Information ]

• OPEN 12:15 PM ~ 5:30 PM

• HAWAII

Experience ancient games, take a hula lesson, learn how to fish without a net, and taste traditional poi.

Show times - 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00

• AOTEAROA (New Zealand)

Experience ancient games, watch the Maori war dance (Haka), learn the meaning of Maori tattoos, and try poi ball spinning.

Show times - 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00

• FIJI

Experience the magnificent traditional drumming and dancing, learn the etiquette for welcoming a chief, and gain insight into Fijian high-rise architecture and intense warrior culture.

Show times - 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00

• SAMOA

Learn how to crack a coconut, watch a barefoot coconut tree climb, and enjoy fire knife dancing and traditional performances.

Show times - 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00

• TAHITI

Learn traditional dances, taste local food, try traditional fishing, and experience a culture of love and hospitality.

Show times - 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00

※ Performance and activity times are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances or weather conditions.

[ Cultural Center Visit Guide ]

• CANOE PAGEANT - HUKI (13:00 ~ 13:20) Once daily

A special performance on the water! On Hawaii's only water stage, Polynesian tribes from 6 islands wear traditional costumes

and perform a spectacular parade on canoes.

• Canoe Tours Duration: Approx. 15 minutes one way

Hema Landing (South): 1:20 PM – 5:00 PM

ʻĀkau Landing (North): 1:40 PM – 5:30 PM

Board a 20-passenger canoe and travel with a guide to hear stories about Polynesian culture and the villages.

It is also a convenient way to travel between villages.

• Hawaiian Journey (13:30 ~ 18:30)

Running time: Approx. 12 minutes

Japanese screening: 17:30

Watch an IMAX film showcasing Hawaii's beautiful natural landscapes.

Screenings are held every 30 minutes, and entry is possible 10 minutes before the start.

※ Filming is prohibited inside the theater.

• Iosepa Learning Center (12:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM)

See a traditional Hawaiian double-hulled sailing canoe and learn about the ancient Hawaiian art of

navigation and wayfinding.

• Laie & Temple Visitors Center Tour (15:00 ~ 18:40)

Duration: Approx. 35 minutes

Tram: Departs every 20 minutes

A tour that takes you by tram through the BYU (Brigham Young University) campus, Laie town, and the Laie Temple course.

tour.

Please be mindful of your time for shuttle boarding, the evening show, and dinner.

[ HA: Breath of Life Show ]

An evening performance featuring a blend of traditional Polynesian dance, music, and spectacular fire knife dancing,

this is the signature highlight show that movingly depicts stories of love and life.

• Doors open from 19:00

• SHOW TIME : 19:30 ~ 20:45

[Notice of Change in Show Operating Hours]

Starting September 28, show operating hours will change for the winter season as follows.

Doors open: 6:45 PM

Show starts: 7:15 PM

After the winter season ends, the show start time will revert to 7:30 PM.

[ Package Information ]

■ Gateway Package

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experiences - 12:15 - 17:30

• Canoe ride - 13:20 ~ 17:30

• Canoe Pageant - 13:00 ~ 13:20

• Laie & Temple Tour - 15:00 ~ 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 ~ 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 ~ 17:30

• Gateway Dinner Buffet - 16:30 ~ 19:00

• 'HA: Breath of Life' show (Silver or Bronze level) - 19:30 ~ 20:45

• 3-day free pass (admission only)

• Digital photo (worth $22.5)

• Shuttle available (paid)

■ Gateway Deluxe Package

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experiences - 12:15 - 17:30

• Canoe ride - 13:20 ~ 17:30

• Canoe Pageant - 13:00 ~ 13:20

• Laie & Temple Tour - 15:00 ~ 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 ~ 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 ~ 17:30

• Gateway Dinner Buffet - 16:30 ~ 19:00

• "HA: Breath of Life" Show (Gold Level) - 19:30 - 20:45

• 3-Day Free Pass (Admission only)

• Digital photo (worth $22.5)

• Shuttle available (paid)

■ Island & HA Show (Gateway Deluxe Package)

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experience - 12:15 - 17:30

• Canoe ride - 13:20 - 17:30

• Huki Canoe Show - 13:00 - 13:20

• Laie & Temple visit - 15:00 - 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 - 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 - 17:30

• Gateway Dinner Buffet - 16:30 - 19:00

• "HA: Breath of Life" Show (Bronze Level) - 19:30 - 20:45

• 3-Day Free Pass (Admission only)

• Digital photo (worth $22.5)

• Shuttle available (paid)

■ Island of Polynesia

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experience - 12:15 - 17:30

• Canoe ride - 13:20 - 17:30

• Huki Canoe Show - 13:00 - 13:20

• Laie & Temple visit - 15:00 - 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 - 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 - 17:30

• Gateway Dinner Buffet - 16:30 - 19:00

• 3-Day Free Pass (Admission only)

• Digital photo (worth $22.5)

• Shuttle available (paid / return shuttle departs at 18:00)

■ HA Show Only

• "HA: Breath of Life" Show: Bronze Level (19:30 - 20:45)

• Shuttle not available

[Notice of Show Schedule Changes]

Starting September 28, the show schedule will change for the winter season as follows:

Admission time: 6:45 PM

Show starts: 7:15 PM

After the winter season ends, the show start time will return to 7:30 PM.

■ Ali'i Luau Package (Ali'i Luau PKG)

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experience - 12:15 - 17:30 (Check-in time: 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM)

• Canoe ride - 13:20 - 17:30

• Huki Canoe Show - 13:00 - 13:20

• Laie & Temple visit - 15:00 - 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 - 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 - 17:30

• Gateway Dinner Buffet - 16:30 - 19:00

• Live performance + Ali'i Luau Buffet with flower lei & smoothie (16:30 - 18:30)

• "HA: Breath of Life" Show: Gold Level (19:30 - 20:45)

• Shuttle available (paid)

■ Super Ambassador Package (Super Ambassador PKG)

• Private guided tour of 6 villages

• 6 Island Village performances & self-guided experience 12:15 - 17:30

• Canoe ride - 13:20 - 17:30

• Huki Canoe Show - 13:00 - 13:20

• Laie & Temple visit - 15:00 - 18:40

• Hawaiian Journey - 13:30 - 18:30

• Iosepa Learning Center - 12:30 - 17:30

• Live performance + Ali'i Luau Buffet with flower lei & smoothie, reserved buffet seating, priority buffet access (16:30 - 18:30)

• "HA: Breath of Life" Show: Platinum Level (19:30 - 20:45)

• Shuttle available (paid)

[ Shuttle Information ]

• No refunds will be provided if you miss the tour due to arriving late for the shuttle.

• If a shuttle seat is required for a child under 3 years old, it must be purchased separately.

• Pick-up is at designated locations in Waikiki. (Kahala Hotel not included)

• 9:45 - 10:15 Waikiki pick-up / 21:00 return shuttle departure.

• Island of Polynesia: 9:45 - 10:15 Waikiki pick-up / 18:00 return shuttle departure.

• Shuttle cannot be added for HA Show Only.

[ Pick-up Information ]

• When using the shuttle, please look for the 'Polynesian Cultural Center' bus and confirm your name with the local driver before boarding.

• Pick-up is available at designated locations near each hotel in Waikiki.

• Please check the pick-up time and location on your voucher and arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.

• Shuttle times are subject to change without prior notice due to operator circumstances.

- Ala Moana Hotel (Mahukona street) 9:45AM

- ABC Store # 83 (Next to Grand Waikikian, Ala Moana Blvd) 9:50AM

- La Croix Hotel (Olohana Street) 9:55AM

- Ross Store (Seaside Avenue) 10:05AM

- Hyatt Regency Hotel (Koa Avenue) 10:10AM

- Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani Street) 10:15AM

[ If traveling independently ]

Check-in location: Ticket Center located at Hukilau Marketplace

Address: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762

Parking fee: Free