Aloha JetSki — Attraction in Honolulu

After being at the beach in Waikiki for about 5 days, my family and I wanted to shake things up a bit. And after having already visited Hanauma Bay, we wanted another water sport other than snorkeling, so we found Aloha Jet Ski on Google Maps and figured we’d give it a shot.

Being owner-managed, it was easy to just make a call, confirm our daughter was old enough to ride a jet ski, make the reservation, and pay by phone. A moment later, I received a text confirming the reservation with a receipt and directions to the pier.

Once there, everything goes smoothly. There’s ample parking, the boat ride to the floating dock is short, and within a few minutes after a short tutorial, you’re on your jet ski blasting around.

Unlike other destinations like the Caribbean where one is permitted to ride a jet ski in any direction one pleases, Hawaii apparently doesn’t allow as much, so you’re stuck riding in something of a triangle in one direction. Not the end of the world, but something to keep in mind.

My single issue was with the price. At about $240 for 3 people (one tandem jet ski and one single), it’s a bit pricey. Then again, so is everything else in Hawaii, so I guess I shouldn’t complain.

Otherwise, a nice...

Great people with modern jetskis. The oldest was a 2016 model. The course was a 3 turn NASCAR style course, like Pocono, 1 fast corner and 2 corners you can take very aggressive. You had over a 50 yard wide gap on the staights you can go 3 wide. They want you to overpass with a minimum of 50ft between jetskis. No gopros or cameras because you are operating a vehicle. I got upto 38mph on the long back staight. The life vest were sporty and comfortable. The institutions on how to operate the jetskis were short and to the point. I did like the small group of 4 people that went out. I had plenty of room to cruise, be aggressive and just plain have a good time on the water. All 4 of us who went out came back with smiles on our faces. I went out with my cousin and 2 stangers and well all had a good time. I just wish the course was set up different (more turns) or was a bit bigger. They take pictures of you from the docks they charge $30 for an SD card full of pictures. The pictures came out awesome. The only reason I am not giving it a 5 star is because the size of the "track" was small and a little boring for me but I did have as much fun as I could with attacking each corner...

Possible fraud. They ask your credit card data because they “only accept payments over the phone”. Beware everyone! —- Upd

Guys, there’s a HUGE difference between taking a payment in advance and asking someone to tell his credit card data just over the phone (and you told me that’s the only option to pay). There’re no reasons to be offended, I just don’t trust you: I haven’t even seen you, so why would I tell you such sensitive data? I really suggest you to install a pos terminal and accept payments like every one else does (cash / pos). To avoid such misunderstandings in future. “You called us to ask some questions and then hang up” - that’s a 100% lie. I asked everything I wanted to know, was up to make a reservation and then you asked the sensitive data. I said that’s not going to work, said “thanks, I’d rather book with someone else, bye”. And that’s from my point was pretty logical end of the conversation.

I didn’t want to use your service and wouldn’t recommend it, til there’s at least slight possibility of my card and my money getting stolen.

Thanks for your understanding....