Wet'n'Wild Hawaii at a Glance
One wouldn’t think Hawaii, with its hundreds of islands
scattered over 1,500 miles of water, would ever need a water
park. But it’s got one! Formerly known as
the Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, Wet'n'Wild Hawaii
encompasses 25 acres of water rides and other wet attractions.
It opened in May
1999 by Waters of Kapolei, LLC, and was sold 9 years later
(in May 2008) to Australian theme park giant Village Roadshow
Limited at a whooping $27 million.
Main AttractionsThe Cliffhanger, Volcano Express,
Flyin’ Hawaiian, Big Kahuna, – all great slides. The
first one is not for the fainthearted. A two-lane slide
that starts out innocently, making riders feel comfortable
until they suddenly find themselves on a 72-foot tall freefall.
Hurricane Bay – great wavepool! The only one in
Hawaii, featuring 2 to 4 foot waves where you can bodysurf
or ride the wave in a tube.
Kapolei Kooler, The Cliffhanger, – perhaps
the tamest of all the attractions inside Hawaiian Waters
Adventure Park, you just lazily lay back on a tube, perhaps
with a refreshing drink, and float down an 800-foot long
meandering river. Good for the older ones and the romantics.
Da Flowrider, Island Adventure Golf – the new
additions to Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. You have to
pay extra to enjoy a thrill ride: forty feet of consistent
standing wave where you can show all your skills at riding
a wave. The second is an 18-hole high-end miniature golf
course that is truly a marvel for golf enthusiasts.
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is located in Kapolei, West Oahu,
which is accessible by car, public transport or bus from
Waikiki. The place is open daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please note that no personal floatation devices may be
brought into the park.
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii in Bullet Points
- Only water park in the state of Hawaii
- Spreads over 25 acres and features many waterslides,
pools and other attractions
- The park is located near Kapolei on Oahu's southwestern
coast
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii Admission
Adults (12+): $35.99 (online price)
Children (3-11): $26.99 (online price)
Children ages 2 and under are free.
Annual pass (all ages): $69.99 (online price)
Summer pass (all ages): $49.99 (online price)
Other tour packages at varying prices are available.
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii Hours
Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii operates all year round. The park
opens at 10 am and closing times vary throughout the
season. For the most up-to-date operating schedule and
hours call (808) 674-WAVE.
Driving Directions to Wet'n'Wild Hawaii / Location
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is located on 400 Farrington
Highway near the town of Kapolei on Oahu. It's about a 45-minute
drive west from Waikiki.
Address: 400 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii Map
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Kapolei Weather (top)
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Wet'n'Wild Hawaii Reviews and Comments
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Sadly, it's true about little to do in Hawaii. I've been to this water park numerous times, for the kids. I find it to be over-rated and over-priced (for all- entrance fees, food, etc.), especially during (what they consider to be) "off-season" months, though it's basically the same, climate-wise, year-round. During the "off-season" months, they open too late and close earlier (as if they didn't close too early already). Opening at 10:30a and closing at 3:30p during the 'off-season' months is a joke! What few rides they do have (during the off-season months) aren't open full-time, thus taking turns with certain (the better) rides, supposedly 'every half hour' (even though they don't keep real time/watch the clock), since they are supposedly under-staffed, yet I see SO MANY employees/"life guards" roaming around the park as if they have nothing to do) and are not well-organized . Not to mention many of the employees are rude (though not all) to customers and are completely unprofessional. The park needs to open earlier and close later, even during the "off-season" (before and after the 'summer' months). It's not worth the money, especially if you just pay for the regular, general admission price. I bought passes for us, since it was cheaper than the gen. admission fee.
They also need to provide more inner-tubes for the wave pool and other rides. I find it tacky that they charge outrageous prices to rent a boogie board (I think it's $10), to use during such a short interval in the wave pool and charge ($15, w/ $5 return w/ tube) to rent personal inner-tubes for certain rides. They also charge an outrageous amount for the use of a locker, w/ a $12 fee, returning only $5 w/ receipt of key.
The prices for the 'food' are also outrageously expensive, especially considering they don't allow patrons to bring anything with them. If you're going to charge exorbitant prices for food and entrance fees, at least make it worth it and make it taste good a serve a fair amount of food for the price!!
It's disorganized in many areas, to the point of being ridiculous. I have to admit, it's the worst water park I've been to. The ones in the mainland are MUCH better. Management and regular employees need to make a concerted effort to improve this park, for the reasons listed in this post; otherwise, it will be "typical" of Hawaii. The park has potential, but they need to make the effort to do/be better.
And 'unknown', others: Prices should be the same for everyone, whether you live here, 'local' or not. Kama 'aina rates are everywhere in the Hawaiian Islands and are discriminating, in my opinion. Discounted rates should be offered based on frequency of attendance, not locale, with the exception of active-duty military members and their families, of course. They make many sacrifices each day, with little-to-nothing in return.
To Wet 'n' Wild Management (if you're reading this): Lower the prices for everything, extend hours of operation to reasonable hours (e.g. 9:30a-5:30p), become organized, and hire people who are friendly, courteous, considerate and professional employees, just to name several qualities expected in employees in the U.S.
I've lived and traveled in various locations around the world and expect better of Hawaii's businesses, especially considering the outrageously expensive prices for everything here.