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Banana Boat & Bumper Tube Rides

Location: East Oahu, Oahu

Tour Highlights

Hold on tight for banana boat and bumper tube rides across Maunalua Bay where sharp turns, sea spray, and nonstop laughter turn the ocean into your own floating playground.

  • Enjoy two high-energy rides: a group banana boat run and a solo or small-group bumper tube thrill
  • Take in panoramic views of Maunalua Bay, Koko Head, and the Koʻolau range from a floating activity island
  • Benefit from professional, safety-focused guides and easy boat transfers
  • Perfect for families, friends, and groups looking for non-stop, splash-filled fun

Quick Local Tip: Hitting Maunalua Bay in the afternoon gives the rides extra personality. As the trade winds pick up, the water gets choppier, which means bigger bounces on the banana boat and sharper, more thrilling whip-turns on the bumper tube. Locals know the wind adds to the fun, so if you’re hoping for maximum splash and speed, the windier the better.

What to Expect

Check in at the Hawaiʻi Kai watersports office before taking a short shuttle boat ride into Maunalua Bay, where a floating activity platform becomes your base between rides. With towering Koko Head and the Koʻolau Mountains views surrounding the bay, you’ll rotate through two very different ways to get soaked.

Climb aboard the banana boat with your group and hold on as a jet ski pulls you across the water through bouncing wakes, sweeping turns, and plenty of spray. It’s fast, social, and usually filled with as much laughter as adrenaline.

Then get even closer to the action on the bumper tube, lying belly-down just above the water as you skim across wakes and whip through turns behind the jet ski. Grip the handles, brace for the spray, and see how long you can keep your composure.

Between rides, relax on the floating platform before catching the shuttle back to shore, with optional photos and GoPro footage available to relive the splashes afterward.


Included

  • 15-minute banana boat ride (up to 6 riders per boat)
  • 15-minute bumper tube ride (up to 3 riders per tube)
  • Boat shuttle to and from floating activity island
  • All required safety equipment (life jackets, briefings, etc.)
  • Professional guides and activity staff
  • Access to shaded and open-air areas on the floating platform
  • Storage bins for dry belongings
  • Optional digital photos and GoPro videos available for purchase

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 5 years old
  • Not permitted: Pregnant individuals
  • Must be able to stay seated and hold on
  • Goggles available for rent
  • Swimwear and towels recommended
  • Ride duration: 15 minutes each; allow ~90 minutes total for check-in, wait time, and return

Duration

1.5 hours

Address

377 Keahole St Suite E 103, Honolulu, HI 96825


Cancellation Policy

Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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