Wet'n'Wild Hawaii

Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is a Kapolei water park with slides, a wave pool, lazy river, children's areas, cabanas and seasonal hours that should be checked before you go.

Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, Oahu

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 fast $27 million.

Main Attractions

The Cliffhanger, Volcano Express, Flyin' Hawaiian, Big Kahuna, – all water slides. The first one is made for thrill rides. 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 visitors who want a slower ride.

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 on a changing seasonal calendar, with many non-summer weeks closed Monday through Wednesday. that no personal floatation devices may be brought into the park.

Key Features

Water park in Kapolei on Oahu's west side
More than 25 water attractions, slides and play areas
Wave pool, lazy river and children's water-play sections
Cabanas, lockers, showers and changing facilities available
Seasonal calendar with hours that vary by date
General daily ticket currently $66.99 online
Junior/senior daily ticket currently $54.99 online
Online ticket purchases may include tax and processing fees
Some rides may rotate or close for maintenance
Chief's Luau operates on the property with separate admission

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Wet'n'Wild Hawaii hours change so much?

The park runs on a seasonal calendar, with longer summer periods, shorter school-season days and occasional private events or maintenance closures.

What is the Kapolei Kooler?

Kapolei Kooler is the park's lazy river, a slower float ride that circles through landscaped sections of the water park.

Are all rides always open?

No. Ride rotations and maintenance can affect the day, so the attraction mix may change even when the park itself is open.

Is Wet'n'Wild Hawaii connected with a luau?

Chief's Luau operates at the water park property on selected evenings, but luau admission and water-park admission are separate.

What makes the location different from Waikiki attractions?

The park is in Kapolei, away from the hotel core of Waikiki, so a visit usually means planning for freeway travel and west Oahu traffic.