waikiki Gondola Cruise with free flower lei, drinks & pastries

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Oahu, USA

45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Cruise along the gentle waters of Waikiki Harbor and the Grand Canal aboard a Venetian gondola when you book this relaxing and romantic experience. Climb aboard your gondola with a small group and be treated with a warm "aloha" and a lei. Enjoy views of Diamond Head and Magic Island and feel the gentle Hawaiian breeze while you ride.

Enjoy a Venetian gondola ride around the waters of Waikiki
Choose from daytime or evening gondola rides
Opt for cruises of different lengths with different perks
A small group (max 4) means you can still have a romantic journey

What's Included

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

Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises
Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Near the Hawaii Yacht Club, 1739 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ala Wai Canal (Pass By)

Honolulu (Pass By)

Diamond Head State Monument (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
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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

5.0

based on 87 reviews

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Peaceful evening with my wife

Matthew_P, Oct 2025

This was a great and very personalized experience. Elliot went the extra mile and upgraded us to the fireworks cruise at no extra cost after another couple cancelled which was very generous. On board, the food and drink served was delicious and Elliot’s storytelling and serenading were top notch. We got great views of the fireworks and even more beautiful views of the canal in Waikiki. It was a lovely night to celebrate my honeymoon with my wife. Highly recommend!

Fun and relaxing!

Sandra_M, Jan 2025

Relaxing and entertaining. We enjoyed the gondola ride with pretty scenery. Elliott and Sean were fantastic guides. The lemon cream pastries and chocolate covered macadamia nuts were terrific!

Evening tour was very romantic and peaceful

cathy_F, Aug 2024

Elliot was very informative with the history of the canal that the Venetian Gondola ride. We had a very relaxing tour after the hectic day we had. We didn’t have to share the gondola. We we’re the last couple of the night. Loved the little laser lights. We did the evening tour. They have drinks and snacks.

Family friendly Gondolas

Melissa_O, Apr 2024

What a absolutely amazing experience that everyone should have on their bucket list. This is truly a family run business and the brothers are great gondolers.

Awesome Gondola ride!

BEN_I, Nov 2023

Excellent!! The presentation and service given by Shawn exceeded our expectation. It was smooth sailing on the Gondola ride and the sunset was awesome! He had briefly told history of the Ali Wai, fun couple trivia game and the best part was singing for us! Although the song choice were ok, I think a few “modern romantic” songs will appeal to most generations. Good job Shawn!

A surprising touch of Europe in the Pacific.

Ray_G, Aug 2023

The gondoliers were great. Friendly, knowledgeable, personable. Floating along the canal with drink and and pastries accompanied by music and jokes made for a very memorable occasion.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Ray and Anne are celebrating their love, With a trip that’s sent from up above. They rode a gondola in Waikiki, And will travel to Vegas, oh so quickly. From there they’ll go to Bally, And then to Canada, oh so tally. And when they’re done with all their fun, They’ll head back home to Australia, where it all begun.

Loved the Gondola experience!

Sidney_J, Jul 2023

We absolutely loved the professional courteous staff They laid out the red carpet for us. The serenade and conversations made us very comfortable. Definitely will do this again when we return ti Honolulu and highly recommend this personalized romantic experience. ❤️

Soothing sunset ride!

Sylvia_O, Jun 2023

Highly recommend Hawaii WOW Gondola cruises! It was the absolute best way to end the night as our honeymoon trip was coming to an end. The smooth ride up the canal and back down, watching the sun set and learning about the culture and history was perfect. We enjoyed the conversation, drinks, treat, and music as well!

Intimate "Welcome to Waikiki" Cruise!

Marilyn_M, May 2023

I must say that we were pleasantly surprised by the whole Waikiki Venetian Gondola experience, from the hotel pickup, to the gondola cruise and ambience, to the return to our hotel, without the worry of how to get to the pier or getting lost. Before arriving in Honolulu, the tour guides contacted us, to arrange the pickup time from the hotel. They were very much on time, and took us to pier where the tour began with another couple in tow. The sunset cruise was ever so romantic, and classy, with pre-arranged beverage selections and delicious “cultural pastries”. Not to forget, the gondolier did not fail to remind us to kiss under each bridge while drifting below on the gondola to ensure eternal love. The gondola cruise gave an unmatched view of Waikiki City’s Night Lights, while riding through the iconic canals of Waikiki. I cannot complain!! I must say that the entire gondola crew was very conversable, hospitable and reliable. Take this tour…it will not disappoint!!

Venice in Waikiki with gondolas

Deborah_L, May 2023

This was an incredible experience. My husband took me for my birthday. Even though we live on the canal and see it everyday, experiencing it from the gondola was fantastic. They were so nice and helpful and made the experience special. I remember seeing the gondola coming down the canal for the first time and thought what a brilliant idea!

Great time

John_A, May 2023

We had a great time with our hosts Shawn and Eliot. The evening was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend it.

A cruise to remember

Matteo_B, Apr 2023

The cruise was very enjoyable and well managed We would love to do it again when on another vacation Definitely recommend the sunset cruise

Relaxing Gondola Ride

Ella_C, Apr 2023

Relaxing and nice to have a gondola in Hawaii. Great gondoliers and will go again if we come back in Oahu.

Gondola

heathergg25, Oct 2022

We did a 730 pm ride Beautiful lights So peaceful The operators were wonderful Loved the extra touches Highly recommended

Amazing awesome time!

Alexis_M, Sep 2022

Great family company! They are super nice and generous people! You can tell they really wanna make everyone feel welcomed and included!

Romantic time

Melad_S, Aug 2022

Very nice romantic time, everything perfect Beautiful, And the guy very sympathy And the 🍾 is good 👍🏻

Awesome Gondola experience in Waikiki!!

Katherine_M, Jul 2022

This Venetian Gondola Cruise in Waikiki is a must thing to do if you’re visiting in the area. Shawn our gondolier during our experience was fantastic!! He made our first time Venetian Gondola Cruise in Waikiki a very memorable one. The drinks and the dessert treats that came with the package are perfect and it adds up the romantic feels/vibes of the whole experience. And, also the ambiance and music in the boat while you are cruising to the canal were just wonderful feeling!! This Venetian Gondola Cruise in Waikiki is highly recommended for one of the things to do in Waikiki.

Peaceful gondola ride

harpreet_j, Jul 2022

Lovely gondola ride in Oahu. The owners and gondolier were lovely people, very friendly and looked after us well. When we had trouble finding the Dock, our gondolier Shawn walked around to find us and guide us to the Dock (which was quite tricky to find). We were given a sparkling bottle to drink along with water and some sweet treats. Very peaceful guided ride along the waters from the marina and a nice break from the bustle of Waikiki

A perfect evening experience.

smp5rr4ccf, Jun 2022

This was such a relaxing and romantic experience! Elliot was friendly and very informative, and the gondola ride was amazing! Such beautiful views! The Italian pastries and sparkling drinks added to the ambiance of the quiet waters and beautiful lights. When we com back, we’ll do it again!