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Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket
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The Polynesian Cultural Center's Islands of Polynesia pass lets you tour six island villages in Laie at your own pace. Their daytime activities come with the 6-hour pass, from $103.50 per adult. You arrive at the Welcome Center from noon for the 12:15 p.m. village opening. Dinner and the evening show aren't part of this ticket. The center shuts on Sundays and most Wednesdays.
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Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket at a glance
| Duration | 6 hours for the daytime visit |
| Price | from $103.50 per adult |
| Arrival | Ticket office from noon, villages from 12:15 p.m. |
| Days | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, plus selected Wednesdays |
| Meeting point | Welcome Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway in Laie |
| Pickup | Own transport to the Cultural Center |
| Visit style | Self-guided activities across six island villages |
| Children | Ages 4 to 11 on child tickets, under 4 free |
| Main trade-off | Daytime access only, no dinner or HĀ: Breath of Life |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Islands of Polynesia Villages: 3-day pass
- Cultural presentations across six Polynesian Island Villages
- Hands-on activities
What's not included
- Dinner
- HĀ: Breath of Life evening show
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Options
Which option to book
This ticket gives you a self-guided village visit. Gates open at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, plus selected Wednesdays.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Islands of Polynesia villages | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sat from 12:15 p.m., plus selected Wednesdays |
The catch: The 6-hour daytime pass leaves dinner and HĀ: Breath of Life out of your booking.
Route
How does the day work?
You spend the afternoon at village shows and activities, with Huki on canoes in the lagoon.
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1. Polynesian Cultural Center
You can join in at the villages and watch shows about island culture. Huki's cast rides double-hulled canoes across the lagoon during the day.
Village activities run from 12:15 to 5:30 p.m. Huki, the canoe show, runs from 1 to 1:20 p.m. after a 12:50 p.m. pre-show. You'll need your own ride back to Waikiki when the visit ends at the Cultural Center.
Pickup and meeting point
- Welcome Center: You can swap your booking voucher for a printed ticket at the Welcome Center. A noon arrival gives you time before the villages open.
- Finding the entrance: The address is 55-370 Kamehameha Highway in Laie. Hotel pickup isn't part of this pass, so you'll need your own ride.
- Clothing: Wear shoes you can walk in all day. You must wear a shirt and shoes throughout the grounds. Bathing suits aren't allowed.
- Water: You can bring bottled water into the Cultural Center. The drinking fountains let you refill your bottle as you move between villages.
Before you book
- You don't need to book a luau to visit the villages. Pick the child ticket for your children aged 4 to 11.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 6-hour daytime visit suits families who want to explore the villages at their own pace. You choose where to spend your time. It doesn't tie your evening to a show. Your group should be content with cultural activities and have separate meal plans.
For a guided village visit with dinner and HĀ, the Alii Luau package costs from $215.77 per adult. Auana gives you an 80-minute show in Waikiki from $111.67 per adult when an afternoon in Laie won't fit.
Who it's not for
- Visitors whose main goal is HĀ: Breath of Life
- Guests wanting a guide to lead the village visit
- Travelers expecting a luau dinner in the ticket
Good to know
Know before you go
Ages 4 to 11 use child admission, while children under 4 enter free. Your booking can include up to 30 travelers. An adult must be included even if you're mainly arranging activities for children.
Your phone can hold the booking voucher for arrival. The Welcome Center can exchange it for a printed ticket. Keep the ticket with you as you move through the villages during the afternoon.
A hat or umbrella helps during an afternoon outdoors. Your clothes need to meet the center's shirt and footwear rules. Swimwear isn't suitable for entry, even if the visit follows a North Shore beach stop.
You may bring food that doesn't need heating or refrigeration. Glass containers and large coolers aren't allowed. Your food should be mentioned to staff at entry, and alcohol must stay outside the grounds.
The grounds and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and service animals are allowed too. Your self-guided ticket lets you choose activities, so you don't have to follow a group between every village presentation.
Cancellation at least 24 hours before your scheduled start qualifies for a full refund. There's no refund after that cutoff. Your daytime ticket doesn't become an evening-show ticket if you arrive too late for village activities.
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the Polynesian Cultural Center daytime pass cost?
Islands of Polynesia admission starts from $103.50 per adult. It gives you the six villages and their cultural activities. Your ticket covers a self-guided visit, with meals and the evening performance kept outside the booking.
- Does the Polynesian Cultural Center day pass include a luau?
No, the 6-hour daytime visit excludes a luau dinner and HĀ: Breath of Life. The villages are its focus. You can watch daytime presentations and join activities without committing to the evening meal or show.
- Can you return with the Polynesian Cultural Center day pass?
Yes, village entry extends to the next 3 consecutive operating days after your first visit. It doesn't add dinner or HĀ. You return at your own pace and arrange transport for each day you use.
- When do the Polynesian Cultural Center villages open?
The village gates open at 12:15 p.m. and activities finish at 5:30 p.m. A noon arrival leaves time for ticket collection. The center closes on Sundays and most Wednesdays, so your selected date matters.
- Does the Polynesian Cultural Center day pass include Waikiki pickup?
No, the pass leaves both journeys to you. Your destination in Laie is 55-370 Kamehameha Highway. Plan your ride home around the village schedule, since this ticket doesn't keep you for the evening performance.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.