In anticipation of returning Japanese tourists on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Blangiardi is pleased to announce the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will begin accepting the Japan Credit Bureau (JCB) credit card for online reservations and in-person admission fees beginning in November.
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, the nature preserve’s online reservation system at pros.hnl.info will accept the JCB credit card for payment, along with Visa and Mastercard. These reservations are for entry beginning Thursday, Nov. 3
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the JCB card will also be accepted for in-person admission payments. The nature preserve is regularly closed on Mondays and Tuesday. Concessions operating within the nature preserve are not expanding their forms of acceptable payment.
The concept of expanding the acceptable forms of payment to accommodate the islands’ largest tourist demographic originated from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve remains one of the premier natural destinations in the archipelago. Prior to the pandemic, Hanauma Bay experienced an average of 3,000 visitors a day. Following the reopening of Hanauma Bay in Dec. 2020, the average attendance was cut in half in the continued effort to strike a balance between the conservation goals of the nature preserve and the recreational enjoyment of the public.
The online payments are non-refundable, unless the nature preserve is closed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this scenario, mass refunds will be issued through the same credit card. Reservations are non-transferable, and valid photo identification matching the reservation is required prior to entry. Reservations can be made for up to 10 people at a time, including maximum 5 adults and 5 children.
Once the reservation is complete, a reply email will be sent to the bay visitor’s provided email which serves as your reservation confirmation. A printed version or the digital email copy may be used as proof of reservation.
Hawai‘i residents may continue to access the nature preserve without a reservation for the first two-hours of operation, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is free for keiki ages 12 and under and Hawai‘i residents with a valid photo identification. For more information, visit the nature preserve's official website at bit.ly/HanaumaBAY
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