From Venice With Aloha

  This isn’t a review
This is a personal experience and big support to this professional family business. Larry, Alex and Sean are amazing.this romantic experience is something else, if... read more you want yo surprise your date with something special, do this and promise you won’t regret it and a plus I do strongly recommend to purchase transportation with Larry he is so kind and knows what he doing and how to make you feel special.

  Very beautiful experience, very detailed and precise . Eliot and Gondola Larry were very sweet , both ensured we had a good time ! If in Hawaii this is a... read more MUST !! Enjoy the beautiful scenery view from within their mesmerizing gondolas and amazing entertainment provided by these awesome people ! Such a beautiful amazing and romantic night view for us ! Definitely loved every second of it . Thank you so much Eliot & Larry

  Very cute little business! Nice guys, family owned and operated. Perfect evening trip. Great history of Hawaii as well.

  Such an amazing experience!! Elliot was a great tour guide/gondolier. Watching the fireworks on a Friday night, then sailing peacefully on the Ala Wai enjoying the city lights was beautiful.... read more My favorite part was watching the Jelly Fish as they seemed to dance around the boat, giving us such a delightful view. We’ll totally recommend this experience to all of our friends that may visit Honolulu.

  Awesome little experience, run by two brothers. Would do it again for sure!

It's a pleasant little ride across the canal, peaceful and romantic!

  What a wonderful experience! On this unique cruise, be prepared to kick back, relax, leave the “driving” to your friendly gondolier, and enjoy seeing the Ala Wai canal from a... read more totally different and pleasant perspective. My wife and I live in Waikiki. We see the canal from our high rise every day. But after our gondola ride, we have newfound appreciation for its beauty and tranquility, particularly at night when the stars are visible amid the glow of the city lights. Our affable and accommodating gondolier told us stories, educated us on little known details about the canal and the marina, and even tenderly serenaded us as we cruised along the glassy calm water. We opted for the fireworks cruise during which our gondolier expertly maneuvered us to a special spot where we had the absolute best vantage point for watching the fireworks all to ourselves. The gondola cruise was everything we’d hoped it would be as we celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. It was definitely a memorable night!

  What an amazing experience! We took the Friday night fireworks cruise and we’re able to see the beautiful night display from the water! We also cruised the canal to see... read more the city lights! The gondola was amazingly comfortable with amazing company and serenading from Shaun and Elliot️

  ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN HAWAII!
The boat was beautiful, safe and very comfortable, the ride was fantastic! The scenery was just spectacular, and we... read more thoroughly enjoyed seeing Honolulu from the water side view. But far and away the best part was spending time with Elliot and Shawn. Informative, witty, personable and absolutely professional in every way. We would highly recommend this tour to ANYONE. Made it very special for us to celebrate 50 years of marriage with a romantic gondola ride in paradise. We wish them every success.

  We took the sunset cruise with Elliot as our amazing gondolier and it was fantastic! He was very informative and it was the best as well as most relaxing outing... read more of our vacation! Will do again next time for sure!!

  I usually don’t write reviews, but I had to this time because the Gondola Tour was Better than what I expected. The staff was really nice, courteous and very friendly.... read more They had a lots of good and informative history of the Oahu. We had a blast and will definitely book the Gondola again if we visit Hawaii.

  I have to say this was the most romantic evening I have had in a long time. We took this tour because my daughter booked it for our 27th year... read more anniversary. Waikiki WOW Gondola have definitely lived up to their name. They offer a Venetian Gondola ride around this beautiful Ala Wai Harbor and canal. They had complementary chilled Apple Cider, tasty pastries, music, and all around great ambiance. It is something you should experience if you come to Honolulu, Hawaii. A family owned business that can cater to a couple in love to a group or family who want to experience a Venetian gondola ride in Hawaii. It surpassed all my expectations and I definitely give it a 10 out of 10.

  Amazing experience, people are very friendly and informative! Would definitely recommend for a nice romantic get away with pictures.

  The host was very pleasant. But the supposed canal ride ended up being circles in the marina only. We were very disappointed.

  What a great experience. Very romantic. Biscuits, dessert miam and the wine without alcool, was perfect !! Discover the other side of the waikiki beach. ... read more The driver was very plaisant, we recommanded it , thanks you from Montreal.

  The gondola cruise was the highlight of our stay in Hawaii so far! My husband booked this lovely evening cruise through viator. The owners/operators were very personable, knowledgeable and just... read more genuinely, nice people. The cruise was relaxing and the sightseeing was just beautiful. The tiramisu, cookies, sparkling cider and singing were a plus!!!

  My husband book the Gondola cruise for my birthday while we were in Honolulu. It was a beautiful romantic experience. The host Eliot was so nice and welcoming. He played... read more some of the most romantic song for us and also sing along. He also shared the history behind the canal and the beautiful infrastructure of the buildings. It was a great romantic and informative experience.

  Thank you to the Waikiki Gondola, for making my girlfriend and I experienced a smooth sailing. Elliot and Sean, your service was fenomenal! If you guys ever come to Waikiki,... read more definitely recommend coming here!

  Thanks to Larry and his family for the unforgettable memories they created on our special day. A canal gondola ride is a great idea to discover Honolulu from a... read more new perspective. The journey flew by unnoticed by interesting stories and attention from young gondoliers. Next time we will definitely come back with our children! Would definitely recommend to everyone! Gondola itself is very comfortable, lots of photos taken by the crew, lots of positive emotions, especially when riding under the bridge or having a glass of champange while gondoliers singing!

  We took the sunset time which was great because you have the quiet with enough light to see. In addition, the canal goes along the residential homes so you... read more can see the residents of Honolulu and the canoe club practices at this time so you can observe them as well.

They take pictures of you in the beginning but they don't give them to you unless you write a review for them so I recommend taking your own pictures. I don't appreciate them taking pictures of you and then holding them.

  We booked the Gondola cruise on our first day of arrival in Hawaii, and I'm so glad we did! Not only was it very relaxing and we got to see... read more some really cool parts of Honolulu (like the canals and bridges), but the folks who operate the business are soooo wonderful! This is a family owned business, and they really care about making sure that everyone who books a tour has a great time. On top of having a really relaxing time on the water, the owners also told us about a fireworks show that was coming up just ~45 minutes after our tour, so with their tip we got to enjoy front row views of the fireworks as well. Overall this is a great way to get settled in the vacation mood, and we highly recommend it!

  I booked this cute little gondola cruise for my husband and I to celebrate my husband’s birthday and his first time in Hawaii. We were running late due to valet... read more issues, traffic and not being able to find the exact location. Fortunately for us the staff was very patient, helpful and accommodating. Upon arrival we were greeted with leis and a beautiful arrangement of sparking cider, chocolate covered strawberries, cannolis and an assortment of cookies. The cruise itself was peaceful & lovely. Our gondola host was very entertaining and so was our photographer. We would definitely come back again and recommend this company to our family & friends.

  Love this experience Shawn is so nice beautiful pics pointed out all the sight very informative he was so sweet love that it’s family owned a must do

  I’m a retired Army veteran and I’ve had the pleasure of traveling all over the world. I’m saying that to say this, two thumbs up for Waikiki Gondola cruise! I’ve... read more been to Italy on a gondola and even tried the one in Vegas. This one is by far the best! The tour was very informative about the history. The staff was so friendly, courteous, and made sure my wife and I had the best experience ever! To top it off, as we were sailing along we got to see a lot of box jellyfish. It seemed as if they were attracted to the lights on the gondola. Very breath taking experience and if you’re ever in Hawaii make sure you take the tour! You will not be disappointed!!

  Had such an amazing time on this gondola experience, celebrating our 26 Year Anniversary. Shawn, Elliot and Larry was wonderful (Family owned). This is an experience you will never forget!

  After a long day on the beach and ocean it was very nice to get to relax and learn about Oahu and enjoy a romantic sunset! Our gondolier is so... read more amazing and anyone visiting must have this experience!

  Very personal and family friendly environment. Recommended adults only. Romantic and they provide a bottle of wine, water, dessert, and music.

  This cruise was so relaxing and romantic. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting something unique to do in Hawaii

  We went there today such a great time we enjoyed every single moment and everything was just perfect
They guy who drove the boat was very nice and friendly... read more and he has alot of knowledge as well as a nice voice
We are really happy that we chose them to go on that cruise
Also they were really nice because we were late caz I got some stomachache and we weren’t able to make it on time we called them and they understand the situation and they worked with us and they told us if we can come after two hours. And they didn’t charge us anything
So thank you guys for everything we really appreciate it and we had a lot of fun

  Fantastic trip! This was an unexpected delight! The staff was so helpful, friendly, and fun! The beverages and snacks were above expectations! If you are on Oahu, this is a... read more must!

  Due to the rain we made the best of this ride but all in all it was wonderful, our driver was nice, Elliott was very informative and very nice

  Edwardo did a great job trying to navigate all the obstacles that were not controllable. He had a way of making my 80 year old parents comfortably and telling them... read more stories along the way. Unique experience!

  Elliot - a guide of the highest order. Provided great history, legend, stories and also provided answers to any question we had regarding shows, history, and other experiences. He clearly... read more loves his city. Elliot, our guide, brought the city of Waikiki alive for us on this beautiful moonlit night! He mixed in history, music, fun and laughter throughout the night. He was able to adapt to our interests and point out things that took our fancy. We are interested in movies/shows and local culture and as a result he pointed out lots of interesting places to sight see and specific local bites to eat along the way.His knowledge and engaging nature meant we laughed a lot, talked a lot and learnt a lot. Elliot also gave us lots of ideas of other things to do while in Waikiki! And can't forget the singing it was delightful!!!

Thank you Elliot!

  Great experience. They were so nice. The Gondola ride was very romantic. Just like in the movies. If you come to Hawaii please look them up.

  My husband and daughter gave me this ride as a Mother’s Day gift. It was a delightful and unique way to experience Waikiki. Elliott, Shawn, and Gondolarry had... read more thought of everything and have absolutely put their heart into this experience. It’s a must!

  It was fun for a “local” couple to see the Ala Wai from a different perspective in a gondola. Wish it was longer. Unique tourist type experience for someone who... read more grew up in Honolulu and not Venice. Great Gondoleer and host’s with food and drink.

  I definitely had an amazing experience on the Gondola Waikiki Cruise. Watching the sunset on water in a beautiful Gondola, took it to a whole new level of beauty. Staff... read more were so kind and accommodating, not to mention patient with someone who has no sense of directions, like me. For those who get motion sickness easily, this is one cruise that will make you forget that you even get motion sickness. Smooth, beautiful, and a pleasant experience overall. Thank you Gondola Waikiki from the bottom of my heart!

  Amazing experience! The staff is wonderful and so accommodating. They really go above and beyond to make the experience one of a kind. We will definitely be doing this again... read more on our next visit! 100% worth it!

  My husband and I throughly enjoyed our cruise. It was relaxing and romantic. The music and snacks were perfect and our tour guides were amazing and full of personality, which... read more made the experience even better.

  This was a very enjoyable, personalized, and thoughtful gondola ride! Perfect for viewing sunsets (and in our case, Waikiki fireworks)!! It exceeded our expectations and was a priceless memorable experience!!!

  Thank you so much for the beautiful tour .
A truly Hawaiian Sunset Paradise experience at Waikiki's Grand Canal. My husband and I enjoy the enchanting Venetian... read more gondola the
atmosphere the setting drinks, pastries, and the forever lei. Love the classic Italian love songs.
Our gondoliers were very
knowledgeable, polite and friendly and they also sing along. Keep up the good work truly recommend it doing the Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises
Definitely Love

  The views were amazing! The tour guides were GREAT!!! A must do. We really enjoyed the family atmosphere and the company of everyone. Beautiful pictures and scenery

  Absolutely amazing. Contacted them last minute. They made everything work out just wonderful. Would recommend this to everyone

  Wonderful experience. Shawn was a really great guide and kept us entertained the entire time. Highly recommend if you are visiting Hawaii

  This gondola ride was the perfect experience for a couple looking for romance. My husband and I had an amazing time on the gondola with our wonderful tour guides. They... read more were so nice and friendly, which made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. It was so romantic going at night and would highly recommend this!!

  Its an amazing experience! Elliot and team made sure that we have a good time and an awesome experience to remember.

  Amazing time! Beautiful views, treats and music. Shawn was the best! Great music and commentary! Definitely a must do while in Hawaii. Best Gondola your. Mahalo! Shawn

  Great service, everything was explained, relaxing, feels like Italy in Hawaii. Was able to watch the sunset @ the 6:15 ride

  What a remarkable ride. I normally get seasick when I am on a boat, but this ride was very smooth. No waves, just a calm gentle current. The treats... read more were very tasty, and the gondolier was fun to talk to.

  If you are looking for something exceptional and out of the ordinary, then this is for you! This was awesome! Eliot, Shawn, and GondoLarry were fabulous! They couldn't... read more do enough for us. Our sunset cruise ended up being a moonlight cruise. They met us and helped make sure we made it to the gondola ok. Then they showed us how to get in it, explained all the treats that they had for us, including a blanket in case we got cold. Shawn was very knowledgeable of the area and made the trip so fun. We learned about the canal, the marina, the area history and provide us with a nice, smooth cruise on the canal. It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Honolulu. Thanks again Eliot, Shawn, and GondoLarry - if we ever come back, we'll be seeing you again. You won't be disappointed in any of these gondola cruises.

  Awesome surprise valentines for me and my boyfriend . Loved every moment . Sweetest family we met and appreciated every aspect that they put into our ride . They made... read more /> Our trip to hawaii very special.

  5/17/22
Excellent experience! Loved every minute! Friendly staff, excellent tour guide, great entertainment and romantic setting. You’ll love it. The staff goes out of their way to keep you safe... read more and are so welcoming. A must do activity when in Hawaii. We’ll be back!

  Exceeded our expectations. Sit back and let them wow you! Thanks for a great anniversary night. Love

  It was relaxing and very romantic. Me and my husband enjoyed the scenery. I highly recommend this Gondola experience.

  This experience was both relaxing and intimate. I love having the beautiful history of Hawaii with a mix of intimacy and romance

  Dress comfortably. Prepare for a great ride Beautiful scenery and tasty treats. Overall great atmosphere

  My wife and I had a very wonderful time on our gondola cruise. The Aloha Bourealis was a nice touch. I highly recommend this as a must do when... read more visiting Oahu....Spencer

  Was looking for something different to do. This definitely fit the bill! Although we didn’t get to see the sunset, our gondolier was nice, informative and entertaining.

  Lovely personalised experience Venice in the pacific.....definitely a experience to try!
A family business who go the extra mile. Loved our experience with them...thanks!

  What a wonderful experience my wife and I had. These two gentlemen are knowledgeable,friendly, as well as inspiring!! I would Highly recommend this unforgettable experience

  Such a lovely way to experience the sunset and view Waikiki from the water. Would recommend to families for sure.