Jet Ski Rental Maunalua Bay: 30 Minutes on Yamaha Tandem

30 minutes throttling through Maunalua Bay on a state-of-the-art Yamaha, framed by the Ko'olau Mountains

Rent a tandem Yamaha jet ski for a 30-minute ride in Maunalua Bay, Oahu, with a safety briefing, lifejacket and boat transport to the launch platform. You control the pace: rev it hard through the calm waters or cruise and take in the Hawai'i Kai coastline, Koko Crater and Koko Head. The full activity runs 90 minutes dock to dock, including the briefing and the barge ride back to shore.

The experience

You meet at the location in Hawai'i Kai, change into your bathing suit and board a boat that carries you out to the activity barge anchored in Maunalua Bay. A 10-minute safety briefing and operating instructions happen before you touch the throttle. Then you put on a lifejacket, an instructor helps you onto the double jet ski, and you have 30 minutes to ride however you want: flat out or slow enough to watch the scenery. The sea here stays calm with soft waves, which is why it's known for watersports.

The bay is framed by the Ko'olau Mountains and ringed by some of Oahu's top sights: the Hawai'i Kai coastline, Koko Crater and Koko Head. Whether you're cutting white-water patterns at speed or meandering through the water, you're riding in one of the island's best-known spots for this kind of thing. After your 30 minutes, you hand the jet ski back to the instructor and ride the barge back to the starting point.

The rental is priced per person for a tandem ride. You and one other person share the jet ski. A solo upgrade is available if you want to ride alone, and goggles can be rented for an extra charge. Bring your own swimwear and towel. Spray sunscreen is not allowed on the boat. You need to be at least 16 years old to drive, and at least 5 years old to ride as a passenger with an adult. The jet ski has a weight capacity of around 450 pounds.

What’s included

• Use of a lifejacket.
• boat transport to the launch platform and back to shore.
• a 10-minute safety briefing and operating instructions.
• 30 minutes on a Yamaha tandem jet ski.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two-seater jet ski, priced per unitGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 12:00Lasts 30 minutes

Solo jet ski ride, priced per personGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 12:00A 30-minute jet ski ride on the scenic Mauanalua Bay. Jet Ski

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs Monday to Friday at 09:00 and 12:00, from US$ 80.77 per person, with a live guide in English and Japanese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00Another time? ›

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by H2O Sports Hawaii

Is this one for you?The tandem setup means you and one other person share the jet ski at a single per-person price, so a pair books one rental instead of two. If you want to ride solo, an upgrade is available at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like in Maunalua Bay for jet skiing?

Maunalua Bay is known for calm, soft waves that create ideal conditions for watersports. The bay is sheltered and framed by the Ko'olau Mountains, making it one of Oahu's top spots for this kind of activity.

How long is the actual jet ski ride, and what else happens during the 90 minutes?

The jet ski ride itself is 30 minutes. The full 90-minute activity includes a 10-minute safety briefing and operating instructions on the barge, the boat ride out to the launch platform, your 30 minutes on the water, and the barge ride back to shore.

Can I ride the jet ski alone, or do I have to share it?

The standard rental is a tandem ride for two people, and the price is per person. A solo upgrade is available for an additional cost if you want to ride by yourself.

What landmarks can I see while riding in Maunalua Bay?

From the water, you'll see the Hawai'i Kai coastline, Koko Crater and Koko Head, all framed by the Ko'olau Mountains. The bay itself is one of Oahu's most recognizable watersports destinations.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided for me?

Bring your own bathing suit and towel. The rental includes a lifejacket, a 10-minute safety briefing, the boat transport to and from the launch platform, and 30 minutes on the jet ski. Goggles are available to rent for an extra charge.