Waikiki Gondola Rides at a glance
- Our pick: Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian boat on Hawaii's canal, US$ 250 per person (45m–1h, 4.99★ · 88).
- Best value: Waikiki Fireworks Gondola Cruise: Singing & Sparkling Cider, US$ 128 per person (1h, 4.87★ · 69).
- Private option: Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian Boat with Lei & Pastries, US$ 670 per group (45m–1h, 4.90★ · 21).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 128–US$ 250 (median US$ 250).
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 kid-friendly and 2 private.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Waikiki Gondola Rides
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5 options
Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian boat on Hawaii's canal Cruise the Ala Wai Canal on a Venetian gondola in Waikiki with a live guide, drink and pastry included: 45 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day. Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (88 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Waikiki Fireworks Gondola Cruise: Singing & Sparkling Cider Sixty-minute gondola cruise in Waikiki with fireworks, sparkling cider, pastry and a singing gondolier. Groups of up to four per boat. Fri · 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.87 (69 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 128 per person
Sunset Gondola Cruise Waikiki: Venetian boat on the Grand Canal Cruise the Ala Wai Canal on a Venetian gondola in Waikiki with lei, drinks and desserts included. Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (26 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian Boat with Lei & Pastries Cruise Waikiki's Grand Canal in a private Venetian gondola for 45 minutes to an hour with up to three others, lei greeting, pastries. Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 ★ 4.90 (21 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 670 per group
Private Gondola Cruise Waikiki: Venetian boat with live serenade Drift along Waikiki Harbor and Magic Island on a private Venetian gondola with a live gondolier who serenades you while you enjoy lei, dessert and drinks. Every day · 17:00, 18:15 and 19:30 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 670 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian boat on Hawaii's canalOur pickGroup of up to 4 | US$ 250 per person | 45m–1h | 4.99★ · 88 | Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 | English |
| Waikiki Fireworks Gondola Cruise: Singing & Sparkling CiderBest valueGroup of up to 4 | US$ 128 per person | 1h | 4.87★ · 69 | Fri · 19:30 | English |
| Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian Boat with Lei & PastriesPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 670 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 168 per person if 4 go | 45m–1h | 4.90★ · 21 | Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 | English |
| Sunset Gondola Cruise Waikiki: Venetian boat on the Grand CanalGroup of up to 4 | US$ 250 per person | 1h | 4.73★ · 26 | Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:30 | English |
| Private Gondola Cruise Waikiki: Venetian boat with live serenadePrivate | US$ 670 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 168 per person if 4 go | 1h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 17:00, 18:15 and 19:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Waikiki Gondola Cruise: Venetian Boat with Lei & Pastries (US$ 670 per group) · Private Gondola Cruise Waikiki: Venetian boat with live serenade (US$ 670 per group)
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