Honolulu Screamer - Honolulu, Hawaii - Powerful Jet Boat for Extreme Sightseeing

Hawaii's fastest thrill ride, The Honolulu Screamer, is a colorful, twin jet, water propelled jet boat. It zooms across the water off the coast of Waikiki at speeds up to 40 mils per hour, carrying up to four dozen passengers.

The Screamer is powered by 1,420 horsepower, twin diesel Caterpillar engines. To enhance the experience of twisting and turning at high velocity, the crew cranks up the sound on a 20-speaker audio system that booms out music heard all the way to the beach as it whizzes by.

Launched on October 6, 2006, the Honolulu Screamer was the brainchild of proprietor Greg Longnecker. The colossal speedboat cost him over a million dollars and took nearly two years to build at a shipyard in New Jersey. A great gaping mouth full of sharp teeth has been painted on its prow, making it resemble an angry green sea monster as it cuts through the waves.

Those who book a ride on the Honolulu Screamer get 45 uninterrupted minutes of turbo-charged sightseeing, rocketing east past Waikiki Beach to Diamond Head and back again to port near Ala Moana Beach Park. Yet even while weaving and spinning at high speeds, passengers may catch a glimpse of Hawaiian green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and Humpback whales.

For those who need an even greater thrill, the Honolulu Screamer also offers Oahu parasailing. For example, the package called X-Treme Parasail / Standard Ride includes a line length of up to 700 feet, so that the parasailer reaches an altitude of 350 feet. That is equivalent to flying off the 35th floor of a hotel.

The parasailing experience includes equipment rental, an orientation by a qualified instructor and two full hours aboard the Honolulu Screamer. The duration of the flight is 8~10 minutes. Accompanying, non-parasailing friends or family may book the ride as observers.

Owing to the high speed at which the Screamer travels, certain safety precautions and restrictions apply. All passengers must be at least 40'' (102cm) tall to ride, and those with heart conditions, back injuries, or women who are pregnant are prohibited from embarkation. No smoking, food or drink is allowed on board.

The Honolulu Screamer has been approved and certified by the United States Coast Guard to carry up to 49 passengers. Life-vests are provided for everyone's safety.

After boarding, passengers must be seated, and children must be able to remain in their seats without assistance. It is strongly advised to hold on to hats, sunglasses, and any other items that might be blown away while the Screamer is in motion. Passengers should also be aware that they can expect to get wet during the circuit.

The Honolulu Screamer launch point is just 5~10 minutes drive from Waikiki at Kewalo Basin, 1085 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip E, across from Victoria Ward Shopping Center. Regularly scheduled tours leave at 1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 3pm on all other days of the week. Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure. Additional runs may be scheduled as needed, such as parasailing between 9am and 4pm, daily.

Pick-up from major Waikiki hotels is provided, and round-trip transportation is included in the cost. Tickets are $36 for persons aged 12 years and older, and $28 for children, plus tax. Packages that include parasailing start at $67 and can be booked through hotel concierge desks, tour operators, and travel agents, as well as directly with the Honolulu Screamer on line or by phone.