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Our Mission
From Venice with Aloha
Outrigger canoes are an iconic part of Hawaiian culture, as are gondolas for the Venetians. Both were an essential part of life in transporting people, food, and other goods. Both later evolved into a sport such as racing and offered other leisure activities. Each culture took great pride in using a high caliber of craftsmanship in constructing outrigger canoes and gondolas, respectively.
In light of the ongoing worldwide pandemic that has taken a substantial toll on the life, economy, and family of Hawaiian residents, we have researched and teamed up with motivated residents to form a new and exciting venture to be enjoyed by kama’aina and visitors alike. Hawaii World of Wonders (Hawaii WOW) is a newly formed company, family owned and operated to combat the adverse effects of the pandemic by stimulating the economy through new employment opportunities.
We intend to achieve this by introducing a relaxing and romantic experience of traveling along Waikiki’s beautifully scenic Grand Canal (which was originally conceived 100 years ago to be the Venice of the Pacific) on a beautifully crafted Venetian-style gondola while infusing the experience with Hawaiian inspiration.
Our goal is not to pack people in our boats in large groups but rather to focus on the intimacy of a small group setting where each passenger can be comfortably seated. Each gondola is able to carry up to 4 passengers.
It will not take much to release your daily stressors and embrace the shimmering water of Waikiki’s Grand Canal, the gentle Hawaiian breeze, and the captivating natural beauty along the way. At the same time, enjoy engaging in great conversation, learning interesting facts about the history and culture of the island and being serenaded with an enchanting repertoire of Italian and Hawaiian melodies by your very own gondolier.