A water park in Kapolei on Oʻahu with a big wave pool, water slides and two splash areas for little kids. It opens at 10:30 am on open days and is closed on many weekdays, so check the day first. Kids 48 inches and under must wear a life jacket in the wave pool, with an adult within arm's length.
Know before you go. Wet'n'Wild Hawaii doesn't list sensory hours, a quiet room or sensory kits. Here's what it does say about the water, the sun, the lines and the rules.
Hours
Opens at 10:30 am on open days; closing time changes by day, from 3 pm to as late as 8 pm. Closed Nov 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 and 30 2026, Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26 2026), Dec 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14 and 15 2026, and Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25 2026). Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 10:30 am to 3 pm; New Year's Day (Fri Jan 1 2027) 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. The park's hours calendar runs through June 2027 with more closed days, mostly Mondays and Tuesdays. The park's FAQ says it's closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays outside summer; its hours calendar shows some Wednesdays open, so check the hours calendar for your day. Operating days and hours are subject to change without notice.
Stay close“All guests 48″ and under are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket in the wavepool and must be accompanied by an adult within arm’s length each.” wetnwildhawaii.com (Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool)
Stay close“It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to watch your child(ren). Your child(ren) should be in arms length from you and in constant visible sight”
Stay close“Only you know the swimming/water skill levels, of your child or anyone you’re supervising. We strongly recommend all guest under 48″ or who are weak swimmers wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets where appropriate.” wetnwildhawaii.com (Park Services/Policies, Life Jackets)
“No running (walk with caution when surface is wet)”
“Riders rocket through bursts of translucent color, plunge into total darkness, then drop nearly 70 feet at speeds up to 30 mph” wetnwildhawaii.com (Volcanic Wedgeee)
“Some attractions may be on a rotation basis and/or may be closed at any time, without notice at the discretion of park management”
The wave pool is the big moment here and the one with the firmest rule: kids 48 inches and under wear a life jacket and stay within arm's length of an adult. Practicing the life jacket at home, and deciding who stays in the water with your kid, makes the first minute easier.
Some rides rotate on slower days (every 30 minutes for some pairs), and a ride your kid wanted may be closed for maintenance. The rotation schedule is posted at the front gate and by the Flowrider, so a quick look on the way in can save a hard surprise.
Life jackets are free. Everyone 48 inches and under must wear one in the Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool, with an adult within arm's length, and the park strongly recommends them for anyone under 48 inches or who is a weak swimmer.
No outside food or drink except one factory-sealed bottled water per person, or a hydro flask with water and ice. Exceptions may be made for infants and medical needs (diabetes, baby formula, allergy-safe food), case by case; contact guest relations before your visit. No glass, and no coolers except for infants or medical needs (a small medical cooler is checked for contents); all bags are subject to search.
Tickets are non-refundable for any reason, including a park or ride closure for weather. You can leave and come back the same day with a hand stamp when you exit; keep your ticket stub, since re-entry needs the stub and the stamp.
Tickets: general admission is $66.99, and Junior and Senior tickets are $54.99; buying online 72 hours ahead saves an extra 10%. Kamaʻāina tickets start at $37.99 each (adult or child), prices vary by day, online only, for children 3 and up and adults who are Hawaiʻi residents with a valid State or U.S. Military ID at time of use. Children 2 and under are free. Prices don't include tax or the online processing fee. Da'Flowrider costs extra: it's pay-to-play, not included with admission. Through Nov 30 2026, Hawaiʻi residents can buy two Platinum Season Passes for $119.99 plus tax.
Parking is next to the park: $22 per vehicle (plus tax), paid by card or online. Designated disabled parking spots are first come, first served. Big Kahuna, Platinum and Gold Season Pass holders park free. The park is off the H-1 at exit 1E, about 20 minutes from the Honolulu airport.
Payment is cash-to-card: major credit cards, most debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash-to-Card kiosks at the front entrance and the locker area load cash onto a prepaid card for free.
Lockers are first come, first served and can't be reserved, in the center of the park by the showers and changing rooms: small $16 weekdays and $18 weekends, large $21 and $23, jumbo $26 and $28. Inner tubes are free at every attraction. First aid, showers, changing rooms and restrooms are marked on the park map; lost and found is at the Lifeguard Captain's Booth by Big Kahuna.
For little kids: Keiki Kove is a spray ground with sprinklers, spouts, water cannons and two small slides (36 inches and up for the yellow and orange slides). Lil Kahuna Beach has slides, tipping buckets and spray features, and it's ADA-compliant, with access for all abilities. Height rules run from 36 inches up to 52 inches depending on the ride, and staff check them; read the ride signs before getting in line.
Rules: proper swimwear is required, no running, no outside flotation devices or boogie boards, no diving, and some pool grates are raised and may be a tripping hazard in shallow pools. Breastfeeding is allowed anywhere in the park except on water rides and attractions, and the park offers a convenience area. Only trained service animals are allowed inside, and not in the water; emotional support animals stay in the parking lot.
Chaperones: guests 17 and under must be with an adult chaperone at least 21 years old who came with them and shows a government photo ID with date of birth; one chaperone can supervise up to five guests 17 and under.
Holiday event: Santa & Friends Hawaiian Wonderland, Sat Dec 19 2026, 10:30 am to 7 pm, is included with admission: holiday characters, a foam party with music, photos with Santa and The Grinch, and a Grinch movie on the big screen at the wave pool. The park's two event pages give different times for the movie (2 pm or 4 pm) and for the Santa photos, so check on the day. Meeting the characters is up to your kid.
