waikiki Gondola Cruise with cute tour guide & he sings!

Travel along the calm waters of Waikiki's Canal with spectacular views of Diamond Head.

Duration45m - 1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Not looking for another Luau, but you are looking for fun and One of the Best things to do in waikiki........ Waikiki is known for high energy water activities but sometimes you want to immerse your senses in calmer activities. Now you can enjoy a relaxing & romantic experience leisurely cruising along the beautifully scenic Waikiki Harbor & Waikiki's Grand Canal (AKA the Venice of the Pacific).

You will experience majestic views of Diamond Head and Magic Island on a beautifully crafted Venetian gondola. Let your dreams become reality with charm, class, & your very own gondolier guiding the way. An enchanting Venetian experience in Hawaiian Paradise.

As you arrive, you’ll experience true Hawaiian hospitality, greeted with a warm “Aloha”, and adorned with a lei. Enjoy the shimmering water of the canal, the gentle Hawaiian breeze, dessert, and the island's captivating natural beauty.

*Magic Island Gondola cruise option does not include lei, pastry or canal route

Options

Daytime Gondola cruise 45 min

Duration: 45 minutes
Water
Experience: Lei greeting, personal gondolier, a treat.

Sunset evening tours 1 hour

Duration: 1 hour
Sunset evening experience: Lei greeting, sunset evening candle light, gondolier, a treat, and short light show.

What's included

Delicious drink and pastry on the Gondola for 45min and 1 hour cruises only
Shared Gondola Cruise
passengers will be greeted with a decorative Hawaiian lei on 45min and 1 hr cruises only
umbrellas and blankets
Fun loving gondolier

Gratuities
$14 corkage service available if you BYOB (call ahead to arrange)

What to expect

Ala Wai Canal
Pass by

Cruise along the Ala Wai harbor and canal for approximately 45 minutes for 9AM to 4PM cruises and 1 hour for sunset evening cruises (5 pm to 7:15 pm)
Magic Island gondola cruise option does not enter the canal unless you upgrade to the 45 minute or 1 hour cruise
Honolulu
Pass by

See the Honolulu city skyline.

Depending on weather conditions, spectacular rainbows may appear.

Depending on time of sailing, experience an unforgettable sunset and the glistening lights of the city's skyline.
Diamond Head State Monument
Pass by

From the comfort of your gondola, enjoy a breathtaking wide view of Diamond Head, the now-dormant volcanic landscape on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Did you know that the British soldiers who visited the area in the 19th century thought that the sparkling calcite crystals on the neighboring beach were diamonds? This idea stuck and eventually gave rise to its current name.
Magic Island
Pass by

A beautiful man made island.
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
Pass by

enjoy sightseeing in Waikiki with multiple stops at a variety of hotels, the duke Kahanamoku statue at Waikiki Beach and the Ala Moana Shopping Center when you receive your hop on and hop off trolley bus ticket after your gondola cruise

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please download Google Maps app onto your phone. On Google Maps please type Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises and then click directions. Lastly, ensure you click the satellite button as the cartoon map will not show the x dock. Walk through x dock gate to C 48. You can always call us if you get lost.

End point

Please download Google Maps app onto your phone. On Google Maps please type Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises and then click directions. Lastly, ensure you click the satellite button as the cartoon map will not show the x dock. Walk through x dock gate to C 48. You can always call us if you get lost.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passenger weight restrictions are applicable to ensure the gondola does not exceed maximum carrying capacity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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