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title: waikiki Gondola Cruise with cute tour guide & he sings!
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 227
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 88
duration_minutes: 45
duration_max_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 48 (Catamaran & Sunset Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-gondola-cruise-with-cute-tour-guide-he-sings/
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# waikiki Gondola Cruise with cute tour guide & he sings!

In our comparison: #6 of 48 in Catamaran & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please download Google Maps app onto…
- 11 start times: between 09:00 and 19:30
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €227 per person
- Duration: 45m–1h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Waikiki Gondola Experiences
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.99 from 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 88 of 88.

- 5 stars: 87 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Gondola cruise 45 min | €227 / person | English | Duration: 45 minutes Water Experience: Lei greeting, personal gondolier, a treat. |
| Sunset evening tours 1 hour | €227 / person | English | 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

## Not included

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

## Itinerary

1. **Ala Wai Canal** (pass by, no stop) - 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
2. **Honolulu** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
3. **Diamond Head State Monument** (pass by, no stop) - 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...
4. **Magic Island** (pass by, no stop) - A beautiful man made island.
5. **Statue of Duke Kahanamoku** (pass by, no stop) - 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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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.

## Compared with other Catamaran & Sunset Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 48** | €227 | 45 min–1h | 4.99 (88) | shared |
| [Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-catamaran-waikiki-sunset-on-40-foot-catamaran-food-and-byob/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 4.92 (1015) | shared |
| [Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran](/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-sunset-cocktail-sail-on-the-moana-catamaran/?format=md) | €82 | 2h | 4.87 (2453) | shared |
| [Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/small-group-yacht-sunset-cruise-from-oahu/?format=md) | €214 | 2h | 4.96 (144) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 48 in Catamaran & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €283, median €63; typical length 1h 30m. 2 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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