If you’re looking for laughter-filled group fun, then Banana Boating is the perfect choice. Gather your friends or family and hop aboard an inflatable Banana Boat as you’re towed behind a Jet Ski. Hold on tight and embrace the thrilling ride, savoring shared moments of pure joy and laughter.
Banana Boat Hawai'i Info
Pricing is per person.
15 minute Banana Boat ride.
Up to 6 participants per banana boat ride (depending on total weight).
Observers welcome for a fee.
This tour requires boat to boat transfers.
Swimwear and towels are recommended. Storage bins are provided.
What to Expect
Your reservation time is your check-in time.
After you are signed in, we’ll ask you to wait on the back deck for our shuttle. It will take you to the Activity Platform.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by a Coordinator and placed in a group.
A bit of patience may be required, but once you get started, time will quickly fade from consideration.
When you finish your activities, catch the shuttle back to the office (it runs every 20 minutes or so).
Once you return to our office you will get to see the pictures and videos that we have captured for you.
We do our best to capture all of your experiences. Sometimes our equipment fails, or a staff member will make a mistake. And sometimes the ocean water just blurs the pictures. But we try!
What to Bring
Swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, towel, water bottle
Please lather up at the dock - spray sunscreen may not be applied on any boat
Drinking water
Restrictions
Pregnant women may not participate
Children under five (5) are welcome at no charge, weather permitting
Ride is 15 minutes allow an hour for your experience.
Reservation time
Reservation time is your office check-in time.
Availibility
Available Monday-Friday (except Holidays) 9:00am – 3:30pm.
Safety
All Safety Equipment is Provided & Required.
Goggles
Goggles available for rent.
Prohibited
No drinking alcohol, no drugs, no marijuana vape pens.
FAQ
Do you provide transportation from Waikiki?
Currently we are not providing Waikiki transportation.
Where do we meet?
Your check-in takes place at our Hawai’i Kai Shopping Center headquarters located on a private marina with access to Maunalua Bay.
377 Keahole St. E103, Honolulu, HI. 96825
Free parking.
What is a banana boat ride?
Banana boats cause smiles. We believe this to be a scientific fact, though we can’t prove it.
A banana boat is a yellow inflatable you ride on pulled behind a jet ski.
Mount up, Hang On, Get Wet!
Is there an age requirement?
There are two basic requirements: The ability to stay seated and hang on. Everyone wears a life vest. The water is shallow and you can get quite damp.
Minimum age is 5 years young.
Can we take our cameras?
Hands free cameras are welcome; selfie sticks are dangerous and not permitted.
Are pictures available?
Digital media photos and GoPro digital video services are available to all participants; we are the only company that records video of every ride.
Our digital media center offers media for immediate purchase.
The lovely Hawai’i Kai coastline, Koko Crater, Koko Head and the Ko’olau Mountain Range are a spectacular backdrop.
Are observers allowed?
Observers are welcome on our activity island.
If space is available, they can upgrade to the banana boat ride.
Are other activities available?
Other activities get underway from the same floating activities island, so plan on staying for the parasailing, plus jet skiing, banana boat and bumper tube rides (all on a space-available basis). Ask at check-in about multiple experience discounts.
The floating activities island has open areas for sunbathing and covered areas where you can shade yourself from the warm Hawai’i sun.
