The lagoon
The center's buildings line the lagoon used for Huki's canoe pageant. You can also take an included canoe ride across it. Arriving when the villages open leaves time for the early afternoon pageant.
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Polynesian Cultural Center
from $94.95/adult · closed Sun and most WedUpdated October 30, 2026 tickets and hours from the center; bus prices from TheBus
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a cultural park in Laie on Oahu's windward coast. Its six island villages open at 12:15 p.m. The center runs until 9 p.m. HST and closes Sundays and most Wednesdays. You can choose villages alone or add the luau and HA: Breath of Life. Adult packages run from $94.95 to $293.95 before taxes and fees. Prices change by date; after HA, your Waikiki coach returns around 10:30 p.m.
Tickets
Polynesian Cultural Center tickets and hours
| Tickets | from $94.95 to $293.95 per adult before taxes and fees. The lower price buys villages only; Super Ambassador adds a private guide and platinum seating at HA. |
| Hours and closed days | noon to 9 p.m. HST on open days, with closures every Sunday and most Wednesdays. Holiday closures also apply, so use the operating calendar before booking. |
| The villages | six island villages, including Hawaii and Samoa, open from 12:15 to 5:30 p.m. You can try hula lessons or watch a fire-making demonstration. Huki's canoe pageant is included in your daytime ticket. |
| HA: Breath of Life | a separate theater show with reserved seats in the tier your package includes. The fall and winter start is 7:15 p.m.; the regular start is 7:30 p.m. |
| Luau and dinner | the Alii Luau serves a buffet with a live stage show. The Gateway Buffet Package costs $157.95 per adult with villages and silver seating at HA. Its dinner has live music; alcohol isn't allowed anywhere on the property. |
| Transportation | an add-on when you buy the center's own tickets. The coach costs $28.00 per person round trip from Waikiki. After HA, you reach Waikiki around 10:30 p.m. |
Which package
- Villages only The $94.95 adult ticket gives you a self-guided afternoon without dinner or HA. The return pass covers village entry for the next three consecutive business days after the first visit.
- Villages and HA The $123.95 adult ticket includes village entry and bronze seating at HA; dinner costs extra. You can eat at Hukilau Marketplace before the show.
- Luau and HA $138.95 per adult covers the evening luau and gold seating at HA. You won't tour the villages on this ticket. For guided villages too, the Alii Luau Package costs $197.95 per adult.
Map
Where the Polynesian Cultural Center is
Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie: 21.6402° N, 157.9204° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- With the center's transportation The $28.00 coach price per person includes your return trip. Pickup near your Waikiki hotel starts at 9:45 a.m. You can add morning sightseeing with the $78.00 Circle Island Tour per person; pickup starts at 6:45 a.m.
- By car from Waikiki The drive from Waikiki is 35.2 miles or 56.6 km. Allow 60 to 75 minutes of driving plus traffic. Take H-1 west to Likelike Highway, then follow Kahekili Highway onto Kamehameha Highway along the windward coast.
- By bus From Waikiki, change at Ala Moana Center for Route 60. The 10:02 a.m. weekday trip takes 1 hour 48 minutes and reaches the center at 11:50 a.m. Adults pay $3.25 per cash boarding or $3.00 for a 2-hour HOLO pass.
- With a tour Both bundled tours include Waikiki pickup and Pearl Harbor. The Dole option lasts 9 to 10 hours; the other trip lasts 10 hours. You get 2 to 3 hours at the center without the evening show.
The evening
The lagoon and the evening show
The lagoon
Luau fire dance
A luau fire dance illustrates the evening entertainment. At the center, HA includes fire-knife dancing in the Pacific Theater after the separate luau dinner.
With a ticket
Polynesian Cultural Center tickets and bundled days by price
These four ways to visit run from lowest starting price upward. Each row pairs a ticket or tour with its booking conditions.
| The villages ticket | from $103.50 per adult | Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket 363 reviews, 4.6 · The villages ticket includes the canoe pageant, though dinner and HA aren't covered. You'll need to arrange your own ride to Laie. · dates and prices ↗ |
| With Pearl Harbor and Dole | from $199.99 per adult | Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikiki 1,145 reviews, 4.8 · Waikiki pickup comes with 3 hours at the center and a stop at Dole's store. Meals and the evening show aren't included. USS Arizona Memorial reservations depend on availability; standby entry isn't guaranteed. · dates and prices ↗ |
| The Alii Luau package | from $215.77 per adult | Polynesian Cultural Center: Aliʻi Luau Package 2,738 reviews, 4.9 · Your guided village tour is followed by the luau and gold seating at HA. Transportation isn't included. Arrivals after 2 p.m. miss the guided village tour. · dates and prices ↗ |
| With Pearl Harbor and Arizona Memorial | from $271.20 per adult for 10 or more | Best of Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center 67 reviews, 4.6 · Your 10-hour day includes Waikiki pickup and lunch at Pounders Restaurant. You spend 2 hours at the center. The displayed adult fare applies to bookings of 10 to 15 adults. · dates and prices ↗ |
The catch: These bundled days leave before HA. The Pearl Harbor and Arizona Memorial tour needs at least 10 passengers to run. All four options allow a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.
Before you go
- Arrive by noon so you're ready when the villages open at 12:15 p.m. Book your return ride with the ticket if you don't want the drive back. The center is closed Sundays and most Wednesdays.
Tours
Luaus and tours through Laie
Luaus and evening shows
9 tours · from $99
The luau list compares dinner packages and evening shows around Oahu. You can weigh a full day in Laie against an evening closer to Waikiki.
North Shore tours 9 tours · from $134The North Shore list covers trips through the coast around Laie. A center stop may only cover the villages, so you shouldn't assume HA is included.
Circle island tours 14 tours · from $75The circle island list compares routes around Oahu and their pickup arrangements. You can choose a route that gives the center a named stop.
Before you go
Know before you go
Prices and check-in
Prices change with demand on your chosen date. Taxes and processing fees are extra. You need your photo ID and the card used to pay. Keep your ticket email ready at check-in.
Children and seats
Children aged 4 to 11 pay less, with villages entry at $75.96 per child. Children under 4 enter free but don't get their own theater seat. They sit on an adult's lap on the coach too.
Dress for dinner
Casual clothing is fine for the luau and show, but a shirt and shoes are required throughout the center. Bathing suits aren't allowed. Wear comfortable shoes for your afternoon in the villages.
Show seats and photos
You can't take photos or video during HA. Your seat is reserved in the tier your package includes. Wheelchair spaces have room for one companion; all other theater seats require steps.
Free parking
Parking is free, with a free shuttle between the lot and main entrance. You can use an accessible stall near the entrance with a government-issued permit. EV charging is first come, first served.
Closed days
The center closes most Wednesdays; the calendar lists the exceptions. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are closed; New Year's Day is closed too. Choose your visit date before arranging a separate ride.
Good to know
People also ask
- How much are Polynesian Cultural Center tickets?
Villages-only tickets cost $94.95 per adult before taxes and fees. You pay $75.96 per child aged 4 to 11. Villages with HA cost $123.95 per adult; the guided Alii Luau Package costs $197.95 per adult. Prices vary by date and package.
- Is the Polynesian Cultural Center open on Sunday?
No, the Polynesian Cultural Center is closed every Sunday and most Wednesdays. You can visit from noon to 9 p.m. HST on open days. The operating calendar also accounts for holiday closures.
- How long do you need at the Polynesian Cultural Center?
A full visit with dinner and HA takes roughly 8 hours. Villages open at 12:15 p.m.; the seasonal show ends around 8:35 p.m. You can make a villages-only visit in as little as 2 hours. Your Waikiki transfer adds time at both ends.
- Does the Polynesian Cultural Center include transportation from Waikiki?
No, the center's standard tickets don't include Waikiki transportation. The coach costs $28.00 per person round trip. You can leave the center at 6:30 p.m. if you skip HA. The later return follows the show and reaches Waikiki around 10:30 p.m.
- Is the Polynesian Cultural Center luau worth it?
Your luau ticket buys a buffet with live entertainment. You also get a lei greeting and an imu pork presentation. HA is a separate performance later in the evening. The Gateway Buffet has live music if you don't need the luau show.
- What is HA: Breath of Life?
It's the center's evening show in the Pacific Theater. Polynesian dance tells a family's story, with fire-knife performances. Seats are reserved and your package sets the tier. The seasonal show starts at 7:15 p.m.; the regular start is 7:30 p.m.