anyone here NOW that would lend me life jackets for Hanauma Bay tomorrow?

[amylovesdamon]

We are here now Planning on going to Hanauma Bay EARLY tomorrow morning. We had planned to rent snorkel gear, but just discovered they don't rent life jackets. Anyone have life jackets they'd be willing to lend us for the day? There are 4 of us: 1 adult, 2 teens, and 1 tween. We would need to pick them up tonight since we plan to leave before 6 am for Hanauma Bay. We would return them tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for your help!

 

[alohamom]

Couple of thoughts for you-check with the concierge and see if you can rent some from Rainbow Reef or else where near by in Ko Olina or in Kapolei. If not, there are many places in Waikiki/Honolulu like Snorkel Bobs but not sure if they would open that early http://snorkelbob.com/flotation-rentals/. Another thing is Hanauma Bay is a gradual entry and I know from experience that you can stand and snorkel on the outer edges of the reef (obviously you would never stand right on the coral) so if the issue is a non swimmer(s) it can be done, it just isnt the going to be the whole experience.

 

[amylovesdamon]

Couple of thoughts for you-check with the concierge and see if you can rent some from Rainbow Reef or else where near by in Ko Olina or in Kapolei. If not, there are many places in Waikiki/Honolulu like Snorkel Bobs but not sure if they would open that early http://snorkelbob.com/flotation-rentals/. Another thing is Hanauma Bay is a gradual entry and I know from experience that you can stand and snorkel on the outer edges of the reef (obviously you would never stand right on the coral) so if the issue is a non swimmer(s) it can be done, it just isnt the going to be the whole experience.

thanks for this info. we ended up buying vests at Target on Sunday night right before they closed and then not using them anyway and returning them. I did check with concierge and they were not able to help.

 

[alohamom]

You were smart to do the Target thing and to have them just in case!