Daytime Waikiki Gondola Cruise

Waikiki has no shortage of water activities, but most of them involve fins or a surfboard. The daytime Waikiki gondola cruise in Honolulu is a different pace entirely - 45 minutes on Waikiki Harbor and the Grand Canal, the stretch locals call the Venice of the Pacific, aboard a Venetian gondola with your own gondolier. Diamond Head sits in the distance, Magic Island slides past, and the whole thing moves at an unhurried speed that's rare for this part of Oahu.

Gondola Cruises - Hawaii WOW runs the experience out of 1739 Ala Moana Blvd, which puts it right between Waikiki and Ala Moana - easy to fold into an afternoon already pointed in that direction. For a limited time, guests also receive an all-day Hop on Hop off bus voucher covering Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center after the gondola ride.

You're greeted with an Aloha and a forever flower lei when you arrive. On the water, the gondolier guides a musical, interactive cruise along the shimmering canal, and you're served chilled sparkling apple cider from a silver ice bucket in champagne flutes alongside desserts. The format holds well for couples and families alike. If photos matter to you, elegant attire is worth thinking about ahead of time.

A few things to know before booking: children 2 and under ride free on a parent's lap, and all kids under 13 are required to wear a life jacket. Kama'aina and military discounts are available - call for current promotions. Cancellations more than 24 hours out are refundable minus applicable credit card processing fees, as long as no customizations were made. Cancel inside 24 hours and the booking is non-refundable but transferable. No pricing tiers are on file here, so check current rates before you lock in your spot on this daytime Waikiki gondola cruise in Honolulu.