Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket

Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center with immersive island villages, scenic lagoon experiences, and the option to end your day with an award-winning evening show.

Getting started

Arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Lāʻie with your pre-booked Islands of Polynesia admission ticket. After check-in, collect the daily schedule to plan your route through the six island villages or explore freely at your own pace. As many experiences are outdoors, it's best to come prepared for all weather conditions.

What to expect

Six authentic island villages

Discover the traditions, performances, and daily life of six Pacific cultures through interactive villages spread across the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Features

• Self-guided cultural exploration: Enjoy full-day access to all six island villages and explore each one at your own pace, following the day's rotating schedule of demonstrations and performances.

• Hands-on island activities: Learn traditional skills through interactive experiences such as canoe paddling, fire-making, cooking demonstrations, local games, crafts, and more.

• Meet Polynesian cultural ambassadors: Chat with villagers from across the Pacific, hear personal stories, and gain authentic insights into the customs and traditions of each island culture.

• Free 3-day return admission: Revisit the island villages within three days of your first visit, giving you extra time to catch presentations or experiences you may have missed.

Lagoon adventures

Experience the center from the water and enjoy one of its most iconic attractions.

Features

• Traditional canoe tour: Cruise across the central lagoon aboard a traditional-style canoe while taking in unique views of the surrounding island villages and landscapes.

• Huki canoe pageant (selected tickets): Upgrade your experience to watch the lively Huki canoe pageant, where performers showcase Polynesian music, dance, and storytelling on double-hulled canoes.

• Scenic waterway views: Admire the village architecture, tropical scenery, and cultural performances from a different perspective as you glide through the lagoon.

Lāʻie and local heritage tour

Venture beyond the villages to explore the surrounding community and its cultural landmarks.

Features

• Explore historic Lāʻie: Join a guided tour through the town of Lāʻie, including views of the BYU–Hawaiʻi campus and an introduction to the area's history and local community.

• Temple Visitors Center visit: Stroll through the gardens and exhibits at the Temple Visitors Center to learn more about the region's cultural and spiritual heritage.

• Included with every ticket: This guided excursion is part of both ticket options, adding valuable context to your visit beyond the cultural center.

Choose the Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket for full-day access to the six island villages, a traditional canoe tour, the Lāʻie, BYU–Hawaiʻi, and Temple Visitors Center tour, and a complimentary 3-day return pass. Upgrade to the Islands of Polynesia & HĀ: Breath of Life Package to also enjoy bronze seating for the spectacular HĀ: Breath of Life evening show, admission to the Huki canoe pageant, and the immersive Hawaiian Journey film.