waikiki Gondola Cruise with cute tour guide & he sings!

5.0 (88 reviews) 45 min – one hour Free cancellation

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waikiki Gondola Cruise with cute tour guide & he sings! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Travel along the calm waters of Waikiki's Canal with spectacular views of Diamond Head. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Waikiki Gondola Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–17 years) · Youth (18–20 years) · Adults (21–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: $14 corkage service available if you BYOB (call ahead to arrange)

Itinerary

Ala Wai Canal

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing by

A beautiful man made island.
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku

Passing 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Unless otherwise indicated, the meeting place will be at the X dock at Ala Wai Harbor. Specifically C46. If you don't see the guys with the striped gondolier uniforms please call us 8088255221

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.

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.