Hours of Operation

What time does the Polynesian Cultural Center open?  

Monday-Saturday, 12:00 – 9:00 pm 
Closed Sundays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas and New Years Day 

Special Hours: Open Wednesdays, July 2 - August 13, 2025

What time does the Ticketing office open? 

Monday-Saturday, 12:00 – 8:00 pm 
Closed Sundays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day:

Please call: 1-808-367-7060 

What time does the Hukilau Marketplace open?  

Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am –9:00 pm 
Closed Sundays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

The Stores in the Marketplace are open until 7:30 pm.

Independent food trucks and kiosks choose their own hours.  

The gates close after all guests have left from the HĀ: Breath of Life show.

What time does the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame open?  

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

What time does HĀ: Breath of Life show begin?

“Hā: Breath of Life” Show Runtime:  7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Seating begins at 7:00 pm.  

Are there food options in the Islands? 

Yes. There are 6 options while the islands are open:

Akau Landing (Hawai’i Village)
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Samoa Snack Shack (Samoa Village):
12:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Fale Niu Snacks (Samoa Village):
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Tonga Snack Shack (Tonga Village):
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Kiwi Grill (Aotearoa Village):
12:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Calamansi Drink Stand (Tonga Village):
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm 

You may also go to the Hukilau Marketplace 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, eat at Pounders Restaurant, or use the individual food trucks and kiosks.  

What time does Pounders Restaurant open? 

Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:30 pm 
Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Are reservations required for Pounders Restaurant?  

No, reservations are not required, but if you are bringing a group larger than 6, reservations are recommended. Please call: 808-293-3287. 

What are the food options at the Polynesian Cultural Center?  

You may order the Aliʻi Lūʻau or the Gateway Buffet when you order your Super Ambassador Lūʻau, Aliʻi Lūʻau package, or Gateway Buffet package.  

You may also use the Hukilau Marketplace Food Trucks and kiosks which are open from 11 am to 8:30 pm.  

You may eat at Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace which provides indoor seating with or without reservations.  

There are also snack shops within the Island areas; open 1 pm to 5:30 pm. 

What can I expect from an Island Experience?  

Islands are open from 12:30 pm to 6 pm. You may use a guide or wander the center as you wish. You may come and go between any of the islands and the Hukilau Marketplace. The day is up to you. The activities within the islands are free including the canoe rides and the tram tour of BYU-Hawaiʻi and the Lāʻie Temple Visitor Tour.

All the packages provide a 3-day pass. If you canʻt get it all done in one day, you can come back for the next 3 consecutive business days to tour the islands, visit your favorite activies, or try another food flavor.  

Plan to experience a canoe pageant or rides, presentations within each of the 6 islands and the mission settlement, hands on activities such as: hula dancing, poi twirling, fire-building, tiki games, playing the ukulele, or weaving with palm fronds. You may opt to go to the Hawaiian Journey Theater for a 15-minute show or shop in the stores and island shops.  

You may also take the Lāʻie and Temple Visitors Center Tour. A 40-minute tour of Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi, the town of Lāʻie and the Lāʻie Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center.  

Can I get to the Hawaiʻi LDS Temple from the Polynesian Cultural Center?  

The Polynesian Cultural Center offers a Tram service to the temple. The Tram tours begin at 3 pm and run on a 20-minute schedule until 7 pm. The tram tours allow for a 15-minute stop at the Temple Visitor Center except the last tram leaves at 6:40 pm, does not stop at the temple, and returns to the center by 7 pm. 

What is in the Hukilau Marketplace?  

Hukilau Marketplace, at the entrance of the Polynesian Cultural Center, is free to the public and open 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday – Saturday (Closed Sundays). It includes a variety of shops for personal, travel, or souvenir items. A variety of International Food Trucks are also available within the Marketplace. Entrance to the Marketplace is Free and Free parking is included. 

What time does HĀ: Breath of Life show begin? 

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm  

Seating begins at 7:00 p.m. All seats are reserved. Advance reservations are highly recommended.  Video recording and photography during the show is prohibited. 

How do I get tickets for only the HĀ: Breath of Life show?  

You cannot order tickets online. You must call Ticketing +1-808-367-7060: select option 1. 

What time does the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame open?  

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm  

What is the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame?  

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame honors Polynesia’s greatest players, coaches and contributors. Reflecting Polynesia architectural design, the Hall of Fame gallery features lava stones, koa and ohia wood, accents of traditional fabrics, and includes photos, memorabilia, and an interactive display.  The permanent exhibit is within the Welcome Center, next to the Hukilau Marketplace; admission and parking are FREE. 

Where can I eat at the Polynesian Cultural Center? 

You may order the Aliʻi Lūʻau or the Gateway Buffet for dinner options when you order your Super Ambassador Lūʻau, Aliʻi Lūʻau package, or Gateway Buffet package. These dinner options are only available between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm as part of the tour packages after the Islands are closed. 

You may also use the Hukilau Marketplace Food Trucks and Kiosks which are open from 11 am to 8:30 pm.  

You may eat at Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace which provides indoor seating and does not require a reservation.  

There are also Snack Shops within the Island areas: open 12:45 pm to 5:30 pm.