Sunset Gondola Cruise waikiki, free flower lei, drinks, pastries
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Watch sunset from a boat in Hawaii with this small-group gondola cruise in Waikiki. Climb aboard a gondola in Honolulu and set out on a sightseeing tour along the Ala Wai Harbor and Waikiki’s Grand Canal. Enjoy complimentary flower leis, drinks, and pastries as you admire views of Diamond Head and the Honolulu city lights during the cruise.
- Go boating in Waikiki at sunset with complimentary lei and drinks
- Cruise along the Ala Wai Harbor
- See landmarks like Diamond Head
- Enjoy pastries included on the 1-hour cruise
What's Included
- Shared Gondola Cruise
- a delicious pastry and drinks for 1 hour cruise option
- passengers will be greeted with a decorative Hawaiian lei for the 1 hour cruise option
- Short light show display if conditions allow
- Umbrella and blanket for use while on the cruise
- specialty custom messages projected under the bridge
- Gratuities
- $14 corkage fee applicable if BYOB
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1739 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Park at 1739 ala Moana Blvd. Do not let uber drop you at Chart House. X dock is 200ft BEFORE the Hawaii Yacht Club. Google search Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises & then click directions. Ensure you click the satellite button as the cartoon map will not show the x dock. Proceed through x dock gate to C 48
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Ala Wai Canal (Pass By)
Honolulu City Lights (Pass By)
Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)
Waikiki Beach (Pass By)
Magic Island (Pass By)
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 14 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passenger weight restrictions are applicable to ensure the gondola does not exceed maximum carrying capacity.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 25 reviews
Justin_Z, Mar 2026
The Waikiki Gondola ride was very fun. I got to meet a few new people and learn a lot about them. Eliot was a great tour guide with an energetic personality, he made the experience worthwhile and even upgraded my tour for free after weather concerns made me reschedule. You get to see lots of sites and hear lots of stories along the way!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! Mahalo for the wonderful review. We are so glad we could accommodate your reschedule and upgrade your Waikiki Gondola ride after the weather concerns! At our local family run business, we always want to ensure our guests have the best possible experience on the water.
It’s great to hear that Eliot made the trip energetic and informative with his storytelling! Whether it’s seeing the iconic Waikiki skyline or learning the history of the canal, we aim to make every gondola cruise truly worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back for another unique Waikiki experience soon!
John_M, Dec 2025
It is the best kept secret in Waikiki! A wonderful experience! We were welcomed, appreciated and given a fantastic tour that went beyond our expectations!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo for the incredible 5-star review! We love being called the best kept secret in Waikiki! It was a pleasure welcoming you aboard our authentic gondola for your tour. We always strive to go beyond expectations, whether it’s sharing the history of the canal or providing a peaceful Waikiki gondola cruise away from the crowds. We’re so glad you felt appreciated and had a wonderful experience on the water. Hope to see you back on the gondola soon!
Trina_G, Jul 2025
This was awesome!! Definitely book with this company!! It’s a family owned business and one of the brothers… I believe they were twins was hilarious!
Norberto_S, Apr 2024
After scouring the Internet for the absolute most romantic way to propose, I accidentally stumbled on this Gondola cruise, needles to say she said yes! Super romantic and intimate ,proposing on the water as the sun was setting was icing on the cake.Elliot and Larry truly went above and beyond,awesome dudes Will definitely be back
Xavier_T, Apr 2024
Going under the bridges and hearing the history of the canal was amazing. The boat was beautiful the captain was very nice and charming. I recommend this to any couple who love a relaxing cruise through calm waters and sightseeing the local buildings. Beautiful experience with my girlfriend for our 2 year anniversary. It couldn't have been better.
Dimitria_H, Apr 2024
This is a small, family owned operation that really wants to create an unforgettable experience. They were so personable from start to finish. I would highly recommend it.
Geneva_S, Feb 2024
Super kind professional family business. We enjoyed vibe, views and overall experience and made memories.
Sarah, Oct 2023
Excellent adventure, very knowledgeable tour guides, Larry our driver was outstanding also, must do! Cool trip!
Davif_A, Oct 2023
Family owned & operated, a must do while in Waikiki!! The guys went above & beyond to make this amazing & to give us a taste of Venice while in Hawaii! Serenaded us, served sparkling cider & snacks, very knowledgeable about Waikiki/Honolulu history & made sure we got to see a spectacular sunset to celebrate our 20th anniversary/2nd honeymoon (renewed vows prior to gondola cruise). Definitely made our experience one to remember! Highly recommend & would do again, when we return! A+++ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Anna_H, Apr 2023
We had such a wonderful time. Definitely a must do. I would highly recommend this tour. They went over and above to make our experience memorable
Noel_N, Mar 2023
Awesome experience! Family owned business! 100% would recommend. The owners (dad and son) were amazing hosts they made us feed confortable and safe. They made my daughter feel like a little princess!
Christie_W, Feb 2023
My co-worker took this tour for his Anniversary and said it was great, so I decided to schedule a tour for Valentine’s Day. The staff was great and very well organized. Even had umbrellas and a blanket for us since it started drizzling. The ambiance and the tour guides were awesome! They were very knowledgeable about the island and very hospitable. I would definitely recommend this tour for a special date night as it is very romantic. They even had non-alcoholic champagne and various desserts for us. It can seat 2 couples, so it would even be nice to do it on a double date. I would definitely do it again! And, if you get sea sick, don’t worry, you won’t. It’s very flat, calm and relaxing. Definitely worth the money.
Minerva_S, Oct 2022
This booking is a must! We were greeted with a friendly welcome By Larry and his son Eliot. We arrived a bit early and Larry offered us chairs to sit on. We were each given a Lei and although we brought our own drinks(BYOB) we were provided with champagne flutes and a very delicious dessert. Eliot provided a short summary of the canals History which was interesting. He also sang with a good tune and had a little light show going on as we went under the bridge. Don’t forget to kiss kiss going under the bridge. Overall great experience. Thank you Larry & Eliot.
Frank_A, Sep 2022
Elliott made for a knowledgeable tour guide. Was very pleasant. Very relaxing tour of the Honolulu "canals."
Mario_A, Aug 2022
Great experience. Larry and Elliot were friendly and welcoming. Byob is a must, makes the difference. Saw jellyfish which was really cool. Good music. Informative. Romantic. Highly recommend
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