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Waikiki Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #98 of 207 attractions in Honolulu
Traveler Description: Waikiki Aquarium offers a look into the spectacular tropical waters that surround Hawaii. While it is small compared to many modern facilities, many... more »
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Wakiki Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Tel: 808 923 9741
Fax: 808 923 1771

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3 of 5 stars
sonicachic311   35 contributions
Long Island, NY
Oct 26, 2009

The Waikiki Aquarium is a nice place. It doesn't take more than 2 hours to pass thru, with out listening to the head phones. If you don't like crowds, come early in the morning. I wish that the aquarium was larger, but it's nice. There is an outside aquarium on premises and its a nice lil walk thru. They accept... more

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3 of 5 stars
EthansMommy   3 contributions
Temecula, CA
Sep 23, 2009

Very small aquarium but worthwhile to see little fish up close. They also have monk seals, jelly fish and small sharks. If you need a break from the sun and sand, visit the aquarium. Look for a couple in the small coupon book to make admission more bearable. more

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1 of 5 stars
PatrickWarchol   6 contributions
Edgewood,NM
Aug 30, 2009

The jellyfish display is OK but really you pay $9.00 and you are in and out of there in 9 minutes, I am not kidding you. more

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5 of 5 stars
JudyJohn   19 contributions
Seattle, WA
May 17, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We were not expecting much but were really impressed with this small but impressive aquarium. Great for kids too. A short walk from downtown Waikiki. Inexpensive. Well worth it. more

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1 of 5 stars
seahawksteve   49 contributions
Bellevue, Washington
Jan 29, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

You would think that Honolulu (one of the biggest cities in the Pacific) would have an incredible aquarium which could at least rival Monterey Bay Aquarium or even exceed! However, the sad case is that it does not even come close! To say this aquarium is tiny is a gross exaggeration. The exhibits are good but nothing ground breaking or... more

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2 of 5 stars
aofficer78   17 contributions
Winnipeg
Dec 1, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Taking a trip to Hanauma Bay to go snorkling, would cost less and you could probably see just as much. Good to do on a rainy day, but I would recommend trying to save some money by looking for some coupons to save on admission. more

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4 of 5 stars
8872traveler   7 contributions
Minneapolis
Nov 6, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We visited the Waikiki Aquarium during the afternoon. We walked down from the Embassy Suites. It is a nice walk - maybe 20 minutes or so. Its fun to see all the shops/beaches, etc. along the way. We took the bus home, but would have rather walked back as the bus takes a very long time. The aquarium is worth... more

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5 of 5 stars
ch_ti59Leers   3 contributions
leers
Oct 15, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

in vacacion in Oahu this summer with my husband and my two little daughters, we had visit this Aquarium thinking: it's the Pacific's symbol. It was funny and at the same time, it was very interesting for tha adults and the children too. And people who work in this place they made us feel verywelcome more

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3 of 5 stars
madextiger   15 contributions
Vacaville, CA
Aug 19, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very small facility but it was very informative. There is a free audio device tour that is nice to listen to, however if you have a short attention span or small children the clips are a little long. There is only one beverage machine, which happened to be all out of water on the day that I... more

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2 of 5 stars
Cate29   15 contributions
Lakewood, OH
Jul 19, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Very small aquarium. We got the audio tour for free with a discount, but it's certainly not necessary. The shark exhibit, seals and jellyfish were interesting. In general, it just seemed overpriced and a waste of time that could have been spent enjoying the wildlife in person! more

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Waikiki Aquarium Address

2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Wakiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Tel: 808 923 9741 Fax: 808 923 1771