Warriors face off with paddles and spears beside a sailing canoe in Huki, the canoe show on the Polynesian Cultural Center water stage

Your Day, Your Way.

Half-day and evening visits to the Polynesian Cultural Center

Pick the time you have. We'll take care of the rest.

Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center for an afternoon, an evening, or dinner and a show. Explore six island villages, enjoy dinner, and see HĀ: Breath of Life, all in the time you have. Book your part-day visit right here.

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  • Afternoon from 12:30 PM
  • Evening from 3:30 PM
  • Dinner & a show from 4:30 PM

Part-day visits

How much time do you have?

Pick the window that fits your day. We're open noon to 9 PM, so you can come for the villages, stay for dinner, or catch HĀ at night.

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Part-day visits compared by time, what's included, and price
An afternoonAbout 6 hoursAll threeAn eveningAbout 5 hoursDinner & a showAbout 4 hoursBuild my ownYour pace
Timing
Start time12:30 PM3:30 PM4:30 PM12:30, 4:30 or 7:15 PMSet by your first pick
End time6:30 PM8:50 PM8:50 PM5:30, 6:30 or 8:50 PMSet by your last pick
What's included
Islands of PolynesiaHands-on activities12:30 to 5:30 PM3:30 to 5:30 PMAdd on12:30 to 5:30 PMfrom $94.95
DinnerGateway Buffet or Aliʻi Lūʻau4:30 to 6:30 PM4:30 to 6:30 PM4:30 to 6:30 PMAdd on4:30 to 6:30 PMfrom $49.95
HĀ: Breath of LifeEvening show7:15 to 8:50 PM7:15 to 8:50 PMAdd on7:15 to 8:50 PMfrom $74.95
Price
Per adult
From$94.95
From$115.95
From$90.95
Save up to34%27% on 2, 34% on 3
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  • Kids under 4 freeWho gets in free?Children who haven’t reached their 4th birthday get in free. Once a child turns 4, they need a child ticket (ages 4–11).
  • Add a ride from Waikīkī
  • Closed Wednesdays and Sundays

What You'll Experience

  • Guests learning hula from a village host in the Hawaiian village

    Six Island Villages

    Hands-on activities with students from across the Pacific.

  • The Gateway Buffet dining hall with its painted Polynesian murals

    Dinner

    The Gateway Buffet with live music, or the Aliʻi Lūʻau.

  • Tahitian dancers in red costumes performing in HĀ: Breath of Life

    HĀ: Breath of Life

    Our evening show of song, dance and fire.

Questions About Part-Day Visits

How much time do I need at the Polynesian Cultural Center?

A full visit runs from 12:15 to 9 PM, but you don't need all of it. Afternoon visits run 12:30 to 6:30 PM, evening visits run 3:30 to 8:50 PM, and dinner and a show runs 4:30 to 8:50 PM.

What's included in an afternoon visit?

The six island villages, then dinner at the Gateway Buffet or the Aliʻi Lūʻau. You'll be on your way by 6:30 PM.

Can I come just for dinner and the show?

Yes. Arrive at 4:30 PM for dinner, then see HĀ: Breath of Life, our evening show. It ends at 8:50 PM.

Can I build my own visit?

Yes. Pick any two or three: the island villages, dinner and HĀ. You save 27% on two and 34% on three.

How far is the Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikīkī?

About an hour to an hour and a half by car, along the windward coast. If you're heading to the North Shore, we're on the way.

Is there transportation from Waikīkī?

Yes. Add a round-trip motor coach ($28 per guest) or the Circle Island Tour ($78 per guest) when you book.

What days are you open?

Monday through Saturday. We're closed on Sundays.

How much are tickets for kids?

Children 4 to 11 have their own lower price. Kids under 4 are free.