Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize your chances of seeing some of Oahu's most exciting marine life with this tour that takes you onto the water and to tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s popular shipwrecks. As you cruise keep an eye out for *honu* (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish, all visible from the deck through the boat's glass bottom.
- Glass-bottom boat tour: Excellent opportunity to see marine life
- Learn about resident marine life from your guides
- Canopy-covered deck: Keep your cool in the afternoon heat
- Complimentary water: No need to bring your own
What's Included
- 60-minute sightseeing cruise
- Marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season
- Experienced captain and crew
- Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
- Bottled water
- complimentary photos
- Parking($1/hr Metered parking is available upfront closest to Waikiki and Diamond Head.)
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats1025 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
1009 Ala Moana Blvd. Kewalo Basin Harbor, slip F21 (Look for the big RED sign that says Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kewalo Basin
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Waikiki Beach
Admission Ticket Free
3
Diamond Head State Monument
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We cannot accommodate power wheelchairs. There is one step across from the dock to board the boat
- We recommend bringing infants in a car seat or hands-free carrier
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Priority Board Available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q:Where is the departure point for the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?
A:We’re in the Kewalo Basin Harbor. Our address is 1009 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814, slip F26. You can find us at the front of the harbor along Ala Moana Blvd, close to the entrance near Ward Ave.
Mar 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 919 reviews
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Arsen_G, Jul 2026
Do not go here. The bottom of the boat is NOT glass, very disappointing. Has 4 small holes in the boat that are glass and that’s it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience didn't meet your expectations.
Our boats are designed with multiple underwater viewing panels rather than a fully transparent glass floor, allowing guests to safely view marine life while enjoying the ride. We understand this may have been different from what you were expecting, and we're sorry for any disappointment.
We appreciate your feedback
Josette_B, Jul 2026
Great guides and saw lots of turtles and fish. The ocean was beautiful and the boat was clean and well kept.
Megan_M, Jul 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely incredible experience for all ages!
We booked this glass-bottom boat tour on a whim, and it ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip! The boat was pristine, and the viewing windows were crystal clear, giving us an unbelievable look at the reef and marine life below. We saw everything from sea turtles to colorful coral formations and schools of tropical fish.
Our captain/guide, Austin and Sophia were fantastic—super knowledgeable, funny, and great at spotting things we would have completely missed. It was the perfect way to see the underwater world without getting wet, which was amazing for our family. Worth every penny. Don't hesitate to book this!
Brittney_M, Jun 2026
Tour was great. Saw fish, dolphins, and a couple turtles. Also enjoyed the history lesson that was given
Lavaughn_W, Jun 2026
The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. The resent weather made the water murky but we did see a monk seal and several see turtles and fish
Kimberly_C, Jun 2026
You’re not guaranteed to see any fish. They did throw some food out in the water and that brought some fish to the surface but other than that, we didn’t see anything. However, the boat ride was lovely, the crew were great and very informative.
Anabel_W, Jun 2026
Very fast tour. Didn’t see much wildlife but it was Fun and the staff was very friendly. A good way to get out on the water!
Michael_D, May 2026
Great tour, super friendly husband and wife operators. Highly recommend for those looking to do a glass bottom boat tour to see some marine life and get great views of Waikiki Beach.
Toni_M, May 2026
Great last minute adventure (my last day here). Great crew lots of knowledge & humor. beautiful weather, saw turtles & fishes. Recommend!!
Jerry_B, May 2026
A very wonderful experience.. we got to see dolphins various fish and even a whale and her calf. Enjoyed the captain’s sense of humor and knowledge of the things that we got to experience.
Andrew_M, May 2026
Not a proper glass bottom boat just 4 viewing areas, Too many people on the boat.
All the activities were on the right of the boat, as in turtles & feeding the fish, so if your on the left, you see nothing. Very disappointing & would definitely not recommend it.
Megan_A, May 2026
Austin was a great captain. He was funny and knowledgeable about the area and sea life. His expertise led us to see spinner dolphins and green sea turtles!
Stacy_L, May 2026
It was really nice to ride around on the boat ,ocean breeze having a nice view of the island a good thing you can bring your own snacks. They provide water. Try your best not to have to use the bathroom
Megan_R, May 2026
This was such a lovely experience to see the marine life in a low key, peaceful, exciting way with such knowledgeable guides and local insight into history, legends, and must see spots and activities.
Robert_R, May 2026
Brandon and Sophia wee very friendly and pointed out many interesting things, including several turtles and a sunken ship.
MaryAnn_R, May 2026
This was a very fun trip & everyone will enjoy it! The Captain was amazing & we felt safe at all times. The First Mate/Tour guide was very knowledgeable & hilarious! This is a must do trip for everyone! We saw Green Hawaiian Turtles, lots of fish & Spinner Dolphins! It was amazing!! We had so much fun!
Marlena_M, May 2026
awesome experience! We had a beautiful day. Saw turtles and small dolphins. Crew feed fish so we could see. Not so much seen in the “glass bottom” part but a lot of education as we went up and down the coast.
Angela_Z, May 2026
If you’re doing this for the glass bottom boat aspect of it, you’re probably going to be like “meh”. However, if you’re doing this for the vibes, you will love it. Capt Brandon and Capt Jim were PHENOMENAL. They were both so welcoming, easy going, engaging, and informative. They did their best to give us a great experience; we saw 3 sea turtles and never would have had they not had a keen eye out for them. Gorgeous views. Laid back environment. Would absolutely do this again.
Carrie_P, May 2026
We had a great time captain was very educational, and really made our trip enjoyable , we would absolutely do it again
Kibum_K, Apr 2026
Did not have high expectation but actually It was really good. Especially recommend infant or young kids to enjoy both inside and outside water with boat movement. My little son really enjoy that and we see even whale as well
Tammie_K, Apr 2026
Awesome locally owned business that shows you some amazing things below the surface of the ocean. Captain was super friendly and told us a lot of facts about the locations of the tour! Would highly recommend for a quick morning attraction!
Zoe_H, Apr 2026
The captain and guide were super friendly and knowledgeable! We saw lots of fish, sea turtles, and sting rays!
Carol_S, Apr 2026
Great time on the water and some history as well of the area. Saw turtle , dolphins and some fish. Even better it is locally owned. We Love supporting local businesses.
Lynne_S, Apr 2026
Ian and Stone were the captains for our tour and they brought the vibes. They had seen some whales while out on the tour before ours and knew exactly where to get us to see them for ourselves. Did not disappoint! I think there were 4 whales and we saw them multiple times moving around. It was so fun, especially for our kids (11 & 12) to see them for the first time. Music was great, Ian and Stone were fun, plus it was just a chill ride and a laid back way to see the island. Definitely recommend this one. (Bring a couple drinks to enjoy since it’s BYOB)
Sonia_R, Mar 2026
Take a jacket and hat if at the end of March. This is a great opportunity to see turtles, fish, etc.
Christine_B, Mar 2026
The boat is not truly what I expected or pictured. It has small sections that are glass but hard to see because it was crowded. I never saw any fish. However, we did see a pod of dolphins on the way back to the dock. So that was nice.
Jaime_C, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing! We saw many fish, sea turtles, a pod of spinner dolphins, Diamond Head, and the remains of a shipwreck! Even if we hadn't seen all that it would have been worth it! The crew were lovely, friendly and knowledgeable! Great!!
Tanisha_F, Mar 2026
First of all, there were multiple sea turtles sightings on my trip! They offer a friendly, informative environment that allows passengers to take in their beauty unrushed.
This is a local family owned business, with a skilled and friendly crew. The vibe is laid back and connected to the island, instead of tourist-y
You can't miss if you follow their recommendations for local restaurants and cultural activities either.
I highly recommend this experience.
Tony_N, Mar 2026
The Glass Bottom is only to get people on the boat
you can only see thru it while the boat is NOT moving
The boat doesn't stop it go's from the port to near diamond head and back to the port
the only things we saw was a sea turtle that came to the surface for air and a school of fish that came to the surface to eat the food someone thru in the water
Kimberly_M, Mar 2026
Expected to see more fish and through the glass bottom but none was seen. Driver was nice but was expecting something different from excursion. Just a nice boat ride.
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