Wednesday, July 1, 2009

A New Island Off Waikiki Beach Hopes To Lure Us Out To Sea


If you somehow get tired of all the natural beauty that Hawaii has to offer, there’s soon going to be a new fake paradise for visitors to check out. A company called KanDoo is almost finished creating their own artificial island about 200 yards off Waikiki Beach.

KanDoo Island is really just a humongous catamaran that will serve as a water sports entertainment paradise for visitors and locals alike. The 98-ton boat will offer snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing lessons, and even jet ski trips off its “shoreline.” After a long day on and in the water, come back to the catamaran for some evening entertainment. There will be live music, nightclubs, and probably a fair share of Mai Tais. The company’s CEO wants KanDoo to be a 24/7 destination, but we’re a little skeptical that people will be swarming the place throughout the night.

To prepare for such a large addition to Hawaii tourism, the company has done their own environmental impact study, even though it wasn’t required, and things seem to have checked out well enough. With the sea creatures safe, the place is set to drop anchor for paying customers on July 4. We can already hear "I'm On A Boat," blaring in the background.

Oh, and if you’re worried about getting seasick, they’ve got you covered; the KanDoo will offer electronic motion sickness wristbands so you can leave the Dramamine back on shore. by kjb - Jaunted

[Photo of Waikiki Beach Before The New "Island": phault] Where: Honolulu, HI, United States

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