Oahu · JET SKI & WATER SPORTS
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Below are the 15 best jet ski & water sports tours on Oahu right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is there for a reason.
Soar above Maunalua Bay on tandem parasailing at 500 or 700 feet. Smooth ride, big ocean views, photos available, about 1 hour.
“Hiting the highest point of the parasailing gave us an amazing view of the island, it was a view that is breathtaking”
30-minute tandem Yamaha jet ski ride in calm Maunalua Bay with a safety briefing, guided course, and Oahu views of the Ko’olau Mountains.
“Check in process was sloppy and they don’t allow you to take your phones with you so they can charge you for pictures. They put a gooro on your jet ski for videos then halfway through your short ride they gave you come back in to switch the go pro to pictures. Not only are you not showing me to take my own video and pictures now you’re wearing my ride time”
Cruise Waikiki on a luxury catamaran for 3 hours, snorkel for sea turtles, then try SUP, kayak, sea scooters, and more.
“I thought the whole crew did an amazing job. They were detailed oriented and had safety in mind first which was great for this trip as we were on our honeymoon. Dustan Brewer happened to be a crew member who just so happened to go to school at Blue Springs south which I worked at back in Kansas City. He did a great job at communicating with us throughout our trip. Thank you!”
Waikiki catamaran snorkeling and an ocean water park with a 35-foot slide, jumping platform, shade, snacks, and optional underwater GoPro.
“Very clean boat with clean equipment! The staff was so laid back, informative, encouraging, and helpful!”
30-min tandem WaveRunner ride in Maunalua Bay near Diamond Head, with water taxi transfer, safety briefing, and life vests for about $78.
Jet ski or flyboard in Honolulu’s calm Keehi Lagoon. Small-group ride with gear, instruction, shuttle boat transfer, and optional photos.
“I never got to go on the jet ski. I found the meeting point ambiguous (with no one available to receive/check me in) and ended up going to the wrong vendor only to be redirected to the vendor I booked, by which time, my appointment time had passed. I waited an hour for aRead more”
Waikiki 2-hour snorkeling and ocean waterpark on a 55-ft double-decker catamaran: slide, jump platform, turtles, and shaded comfort.
“The boat was great had everything you needed even restrooms on board. Was fun time going down the slide, went snorkelling and saw fish and turtles. The crew were lovely and so friendly. We definitely enjoyed our time on this tour. Would recommend!”
Private eFoil lesson near Waikiki with simulator ground school, radio helmets, and 60 minutes in the water to learn controlled flying.
“Best experience! Instructor was so helpful (I think his name was Dan). Good to be able to have the 1 - 1 lesson. I have extensive surfing experience which helped greatly.”
Waikiki pickup plus Wet 'n' Wild admission. Shaka and Tornado thrills and Hawaiian Waters waves in about 4.5 hours.
“The water park was so fun and our driver Joe, was awesome. He gave us history on everything as we drove past, recommendations for restaurants, hiking trails and more. The water park was a blast, the staff was kind and even the food was decent. We will most definitely be back.”
Snorkel with sea turtles plus electric sea scooters and paddleboards in Oahu. Includes snacks, gear, and round trip transport.
“It was a great time, they give you your space and make sure you get right up to see the turtles and made it a more personable experience.”
Parasailing and Yamaha jet skiing in Maunalua Bay: calm-water speed plus sky views, with lifejackets, shuttle boat, and a 2-hour plan.
“The crew from the shuttle all the way till the end was a great experience. All the members where helpful. Jet ski guys where a hoot to be with but the best part was parsailing they made me feel extremely comfortable, even with fear of heights. I will recommend this to anyone who want a adventure on the water.”
Learn eFoiling in Ke’ehi Lagoon with step-by-step training, simulator practice, and guided water runs, from $188 for about 2 hours.
“This was a great experience. Ben is an awesome instructor. If you have any inkling of wanting to learn this, he’s the man to teach you. It was a blast. It doesn’t take a lot of experience. It helps if you’ve been wake boarding or knee boarding or even ridden a skateboard it’s about balance and finding that balance once you do it’s a breeze. Thanks again, Ben.”
Learn to surf on Oahu’s Wai Kai Wave with video coaching and a standing wave. No paddling, soft-top board, helmet, 1 hour.
“The surfing wave was a blast to try out, there were some very high performers there doing amazing tricks, I was able to get the hang of it my first time and found it pretty addictive and a great way to improve my surfing and dial in equipment. Behind the surf wave is an epic faRead more”
Wai Kai AquaVenture at Oahu’s Wai Kai Lagoon: an all-day floating obstacle course with 20+ inflatable challenges for ages 4+.
“My 4 of kiddos of an age variety had a blast, I was even playing .Looking forward to returning again.”
Learn eFoiling in Honolulu with short beach practice, 60 minutes on the water, safety gear included, and time to enjoy Oahu after.
“Me and my gf had the best time learning how to E-foil. It was our first time and Ben was just an all-around great guy and was the best instructor!!! Telling all my friends to try it. Big mahalo Ben!”
