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    Banana Boat Ride In Hawaii Kai

    Ride a banana boat and get soaked in shallow water

    4.5 stars• 2.7K reviews
    From$71/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    10-15 minute – ride

    Includes

    Life vest, Transportation

    Highlights

    Climb aboard a banana boat ride and hold on as you skim across the water and get wet. Check in at the Hawai’i Kai Shopping Center before heading out to the launch point.

    • Check in at the Hawai’i Kai Shopping Center headquarters
    • Watch a safety video and travel by boat to the launch point
    • Ride for 10–15 minutes and expect to get quite damp
    • Hang on with a life vest provided for every rider
    • Join as up to three riders at a time per tube
    • Bring observers to the floating activities island, space permitting

    What's Included

    • Life vest
    • Safety video
    • Ocean transit to the launch point

    Things to know

    You must be able to stay seated and hang on. The water is shallow, and you can get quite damp.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Wear swimwear and bring a towel. Plan to get wet.

    Arrive on time—your reservation time is your check-in time.

    Use the available storage areas and limit your belongings to 1 bag per person.

    Meeting details

    Your check-in takes place in our Hawai’i Kai Shopping Center headquarters

    Experience provided by H2O Sports Hawaii
    Experience provided by H2O Sports Hawaii

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Banana Boat

    $71.38

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    Observer

    $56.86

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    ADD 800' Parasail

    $112.71

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    ADD Tandem Jet Ski

    $79.20

    Price is per person • You must ride with someone in your group • Must be 18+ years old to drive a minor

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    ADD Solo Jet Ski

    $135.05

    Must be 16+ years old

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    ADD Bumper Tube

    $68.03

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    2.7K reviews•Google Maps

    The staff here consistently earns praise for being friendly, professional, and efficient. Reviewers mention crew members like Captain Jamie, Peter, and Kinoa by name, highlighting how they make the experience fun while keeping things safe and well-organized. The booking process runs smoothly from start to finish, with easy online reservations, seamless check-ins, and straightforward purchasing of GoPro footage afterward. Instructions are clear, and the team maintains a laid-back, welcoming vibe throughout. The jet ski courses run in actual ocean waters, which means you'll hit waves and potentially catch some air, making for an exciting ride. Some riders have noted their sessions felt shorter than expected, and there have been occasional technical issues with video downloads. Overall though, most visitors walk away thrilled with their experience and eager to return. The combination of professional service and genuinely fun water activities seems to be the winning formula here.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    From the front desk to the boat - the H2O staff is AMAZING! Our boat crew was highly entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our parasailing experience and the extra dunk in the water. Thank you Andrew, Brandon, and Scott for a fantastic experience!

    Photo of Samantha Cowell

    Samantha Cowell

    April 4, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    From the front desk to the boat - the H2O staff is AMAZING! Our boat crew was highly entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our parasailing experience and the extra dunk in the water. Thank you Andrew, Brandon, and Scott for a fantastic experience!

    Photo of Samantha Cowell

    Samantha Cowell

    April 4, 2026

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