Transportation & Directions
Enjoy a day in Scenic East O'ahu
The road to a perfect Hawaiian day leads to Sea Life Park! Learn about the different route options for arriving to the park, regardless of which direction you’ll be coming from. Plan your trip in advance, so you can just focus on having a smooth and fun day at the park. We can’t wait to “sea" you soon!
Sea Life Park
41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7
Waimanalo, HI 96795 USA
Transportation Options to Sea Life Park
Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Transportation Schedule
Waikīkī Hotel Pick-Ups & Early Dolphin Encounter Service
Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi offers convenient round-trip transportation from Waikīkī to make planning your visit easy—whether you’re joining us for daytime park admission, dolphin encounters, or the Aloha Kai Lūʻau. Below is the standard Waikīkī hotel pick-up schedule, with clearly timed stops at major hotels and central locations.
| 8:45 am |
Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot 2023 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| 8:55 am |
La Croix Hotel Olohana Street 2191 Olohana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| 9:00 am |
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Aloha Landing 2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| 9:05 am |
ROSS Dress for Less Seaside Avenue 333 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| 9:10 am |
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Koa Avenue 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 |
| 9:15 am |
Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Avenue 198 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
⏱️ Please arrive at your selected pick-up location at least 10–15 minutes early.
Pick-up times are approximate and may vary slightly due to traffic conditions.
Sprinter Bus Schedule
Early Dolphin Encounter Transportation (Mon/Wed/Fri. only for 9:45am Dolphin Encounters)
Guests booked for early morning Dolphin Lagoon encounters at 9:45 a.m. will be transported via Sprinter Bus for faster arrival.
| Pick-up Time | Pick-up Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Hilton Hawaiian Village |
| 8:15 am | Sheraton Waikiki Hotel |
| 8:30 am | Waikiki Beach Marriott |
Honolulu’s city bus offers several daily routes to and from Sea Life Park Hawaii. Check with www.thebus.org for current schedules.
The Blue Line Trolley stops at Sea Life Park three times daily. Check the website for schedules and prices.
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Driving Directions
Sea Life Park is about a 30-minute to 1 hour drive from Waikiki. Our parking lot rate is $18+tax per vehicle, per day.
Driving from Waikiki to Sea Life Park
- Take the H-1 east (Lunalilo Freeway) east
- H-1 becomes Highway 72, continue east through residential area
- The residential area will end, so, continue driving along the coast past Hanauma Bay, the Blow Hole and Sandy Beach, to Makapu’u Point
- Sea Life Park is located on the left side of the road. You will see the large signage indicating the entrance from the highway
Transportation Booking Tips (Important for Planning)
- Transportation is round-trip unless otherwise noted at booking.
- Pick-up locations are selected during checkout and auto-suggested based on hotel proximity.
- Guests using Uber, Lyft, or taxi services should arrange round-trip transportation in advance, as return availability in Waimānalo is limited.
Why This Transportation Option Works Well for Your Itinerary
- Eliminates the need for a rental car.
- Ideal for guests staying in Waikīkī hotels.
- Timed for park opening, dolphin encounters, and lūʻau schedules.
- Easy add-on during ticket checkout.