The Wailua River offers the only fresh water skiing in the state.
This unique river, with a width of approximately a quarter mile
near its mouth, has some of the most spectacular settings in the
world for power boat sports. Always glassy, warm water and
perfect conditions (except in times of flooding), the river draws
pros from around the world to rip up the river's glassy face on skis,
wakeboards, scurfers and kneeboards.

The pros come here to train because of the perfect conditions
and the selection of new tournament ski boats that pull them.
Also, world champion ski board events are held at various times
of the year on the river.

Beginners and intermediates can have good fun here with
moderately priced tows, starting at $30 a ride. Passengers who
choose not to ski, ride free. The ski boat companies supply all the
equipment, as well as just about any water apparatus you can
think of. Tried an air chair lately? Instruction as well as
professional high speed navigation is part of the deal.

Waimea Canyon and
Wailua River Cruise

Our adventure begins with the drive up 3,400-feet to the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The view from here, down the 2,857 foot-deep canyon with its walls rich with color, and the surrounding countryside, will astound you!

Then it's off to the Wailua River for an exciting 20-minute river cruise in a flat-bottom boat. Stops along the way on this fully-narrated tour include the Fern Grotto, Birth Stone, Coco Palms Grove, Old Koloa Sugar Mill, Poipu Resort Area, Opaekaa Falls, Spouting Horn, Russian Fort, Waimea town and much more.

Pickup from Lihue and Wailua $76
Children 3-11: $42.00

Pickup from Poipu $79
Children 3-11: $48.00

Pickup from Princeville $84
Children 3-11: $56.00