Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a different perspective on Waikiki—and explore the underwater world without getting wet—on a glass-bottom boat cruise from Honolulu. Learn about Hawaii past and present from the crew as you venture onto the ocean in search of dolphins, sea turtles, and (during the season) migrating whales.
- See Hawaiian sea life without snorkeling or diving on a glass-bottom boat tour
- Stay comfortable beneath canopies while you look for marine life
- Express tour fits easily into most Honolulu sightseeing schedules
- Learn about Hawaiian culture from the crew
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
- 60-minute cruise
- Experienced captain and crew
- complimentary photos
- Parking
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats1025 Ala Moana Blvd F21, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F21 Look for the BIG RED SIGN **Car** - GPS: 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813 - Harbor entrance near Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave - Boat is on front side of harbor near Ala Moana Blvd **Bus** - Take bus #19, #20, or #42 - Exit at Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet for this Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise in the designated spot in Honolulu 20 minutes before your booked cruise time to check in and find a seat on board the boat. This adventure is ideal for travelers who only have a short time to spare, but still want to see Hawaii’s beautiful underwater world.
Once you’re on the boat and so are the other travelers in your group, set off to explore the sea life of the Pacific Ocean, including possibilities to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales in their natural habitats. Plus, because the boat features a glass bottom, you can see coral reefs, tropical fish, and more from the floor.
For added convenience, bottled water is provided and there is an onboard restroom, too. Your cruise finishes up and drops you back on land in Honolulu.
Once you’re on the boat and so are the other travelers in your group, set off to explore the sea life of the Pacific Ocean, including possibilities to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales in their natural habitats. Plus, because the boat features a glass bottom, you can see coral reefs, tropical fish, and more from the floor.
For added convenience, bottled water is provided and there is an onboard restroom, too. Your cruise finishes up and drops you back on land in Honolulu.
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Kewalo Basin
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waikiki Beach (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Priority Boarding Available
- Passengers need to be step up onto the ramp, walk the ramp, and step down into the vessel, then guests can be immediately seated.
- MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
- We do not allow guests to swim on our regular public cruises.
- Whale watching season runs from November to May.
- 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 Afternoon Waikiki 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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Featured review
David_D
This was super fun, dont miss it. Keep this one on the "for sure" things-to-do list. Captain & crew were highly experienced, friendly, and made the the tour absolutely.great.
We saw turtles, fish, coral, and the gorgeous coastline and beaches.
My family said this was the best thing out of all the the stuff we did so far. It's a must-see, don't miss checking it out.
Reviews
4.6
based on 2,362 reviews
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Rod_M, Aug 2026
It was a nice boat ride, but you don't really see a whole lot and the bottom of the boat is not actually glass, just a few cutout sections for you to look down into. The tour guides were the best part, they were fantastic!
Tracey_C, Aug 2026
I was on this tour earlier in the week while my husband was working and it was great. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted my husband to enjoy it too. However, the 4:00 tour with Captains Tristan and Ian was awful! It was reckless as well. The two Captains talked to each other the entire cruise. They told us nothing about the culture or sea life. They did tell us on 4 occasions how we could tip them but nothing else. They took us out to this spot where blackfish swarm, threw food out and that was the only time they engaged with us. On several occasions they weren’t even at the boat controls, but engaged in conversation off to the side. They looked at their cellphones and truly neglected the safety of and enjoyment of the passengers. This boat was from Leah’s Voyager. The cruise I took earlier in the week that was much better was from Glass Bottom Boat Company. For safety and peace of mind I would try to find out which local company is offering the tour before you participate. I wish I knew how to post the photos of the Captains engaged in conversation and looking at their phones.
Tracey_C, Aug 2026
This is great way to get out on the beautiful blue waters of Oahu and learn a little about the culture. Perhaps you will see some sea life, but there is no guarantee. I went on this 11:45 cruise which lasted about an hour. The Captain, I can’t remember his name, maybe Bill, was wonderful. He has been on Oahu for 40 years, originally from Michigan and a great tour guide. He shared so much history about Oahu, pointed out landmarks, shared history, told us about sea life and gave us a wonderful tour. He made sure we enjoyed the tour.
John_J, Aug 2026
You might see fish or sea mammals in the glass bottoms. We didn't see any. We did see a few fish on the side and 2 turtles. Other sites like Diamond Head and the beaches with surfers was good. Be prepared to not be wowed.
John_M, Aug 2026
Amazing experience. We were a family of 3 the baby was happy too watching the fish. We enjoyed our time.
Mariah_G, Aug 2026
Tour guide and crew were very welcoming and knowledgeable, keeping the guest entertained. Tour was kid/family friendly!
Tenzin_K, Aug 2026
It was the best experience ever! Our family absolutely loved it! We got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and tons of humuhumu fish. This tour is perfect for kids and anyone who prefers to keep their feet dry. Will surely recommend my friends.
Victor_R, Aug 2026
Good trip I recommend 👌 👍 you can walk around boat take your pictures and enjoy the trip and guide nice person
Selena_S, Aug 2026
Being in the open air and looking at the beautiful blue water was amazing? I took my grandson who’s 13 years old with me, we had a blast!!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for sharing your experience! We're so glad you and your grandson had a blast together. There's nothing better than enjoying the fresh ocean air, beautiful blue waters, and making lasting family memories on our **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour**. We truly appreciate you choosing Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats and hope to welcome you both back for another adventure soon. Aloha!
Joanne_C, Aug 2026
Great morning. We saw turtles, got to feed fish, had photos near Diamond Head, looked at a shipwreck and saw sea urchins and small fish as well. Captains Ian and Jim were fabulous outgoing people. Probably the only con would be no shade whilst waiting to board.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a great morning on our Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour and enjoyed seeing sea turtles, feeding the fish, visiting the shipwreck, and taking in the beautiful views near Diamond Head. Ian and Jim will be happy to hear their friendly, outgoing personalities made your experience even more memorable. We also appreciate your feedback about the lack of shade while waiting to board, and we'll keep that in mind as we continue improving the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon. Aloha!
Erin_A, Aug 2026
It was a great day to be out on the water. The boat operators were very knowledgeable and we felt very safe. It was a great experience overall.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your kind review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time on our **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour**. It's great to hear you enjoyed your time on the water, felt safe throughout the trip, and appreciated our knowledgeable crew. Providing a fun, relaxing, and safe experience is always our top priority. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another adventure. Aloha!
Elizabeth_D, Aug 2026
The captains were so kind and sweet. A nice one hour trip with turtles and schools and fish. It was relaxing all around. If you’re expecting a completely glass bottom - don’t. There are a few bays on the deck that allow you to look down and see a glass bottom. It’s a bit underwhelming in that sense but I would still rate this a 5 out of 5 experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your thoughtful review! We're so happy you enjoyed a relaxing **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour** and had the chance to see Hawaiian sea turtles and colorful schools of fish. We're especially glad our captains made you feel welcome with their kindness. Thank you as well for helping set expectations about our underwater viewing area—we're glad you still found the experience worthy of 5 stars. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Aloha!
Sarah_R, Aug 2026
This experience was so amazing! Definitely the highlight of our trip. The boat crew were so friendly and welcoming. I was sad when the cruise was over because we were having so much fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your amazing review! We're honored to hear our **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour** was the highlight of your trip. It means so much to know our friendly and welcoming crew helped make your experience so memorable. There's no better compliment than hearing you wished the cruise could have lasted longer! We truly appreciate you choosing Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats and can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure. Aloha!
lovette_J, Aug 2026
It was the greatest. I will do it again the operators are the best . Great experience thanks guys. Ty
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time on our **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour**. Knowing you plan to come back is the biggest compliment we could receive! We'll be sure to share your kind words with our crew—they'll be happy to know they made your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon. Aloha!
Kendra_D, Aug 2026
Great experience! Got to see fish and turtles. Also was told about many of the sites we saw along the way.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your **Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour** and had the chance to see colorful fish and Hawaiian sea turtles. It's wonderful to hear you also enjoyed learning about the local landmarks and history along the way. Thank you for choosing Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure. Aloha!
Emmett_F, Aug 2026
Great tour and tour guides were very courteous and knowledgeable about the Hawaiian seas, the fish, the turtles, and all that was at sea.
Janiyah_L, Aug 2026
Brandon was really nice, and explained alot about the island that i didn’t know. Even gave me some tips on the best time to come back, I appreciated that he made the ride fun and smooth.
Catherine_P, Jul 2026
Captain was very entertaining. Didn’t see too much. Beautiful ride though. I was disappointed that it wasn’t a glass bottom boat and you had to look through a box.
Sara_G, Jul 2026
We had a great experience. The views were beautiful and our captain was great. Saw a beautiful turtle.
Christine_P, Jul 2026
Staff was great. The guide pointed out all the sites and sea life. Very enjoyable. A perfect time on the ocean.
Tracey_C, Jul 2026
Crew was Very nice
Boat was clean
Captain instructed passengers ref safety
Very organized
Saw one fish
Jaqueline_G, Jul 2026
Experience was great!! Guides were excellent. You can see turtles, and fishes from the side of the boat, not so much though the glass compartments around the boat.
Kathi_E, Jul 2026
Weather was to bad had to cancel rescheduled canceled ran out of time got a refund will try next time here
Lisa_R, Jul 2026
Saw tropical fish the guides were helpful smart and knowledgeable. The view of Honolulu and diamond head was incredible!
MQ_T, Jul 2026
It was very peaceful and pleasant. We saw many fish and a turtle, but no dolphins or seals. However, the view of the city from the water was beautiful. The guide was very funny and provided a lot of useful information.
Angela_B, Jul 2026
Lots of availability, friendly staff, comfortable ride! Saw some fish (which was the goal) Would book again! Thanks!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour and that you were able to see the tropical fish you came to find. It's great to hear our friendly crew, comfortable ride, and flexible availability helped make your experience even better.
Thank you for choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another adventure. Aloha!
Aaron_G, Jul 2026
Great Family fun. Kids absolutely loved it. Saw some turtles and fed the fish. The views were amazing and the ride was smooth.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your family had such a great time on your Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour. It's wonderful that the kids loved the experience and that you were able to see Hawaiian green sea turtles while enjoying the beautiful tropical fish, amazing ocean views, and a smooth ride.
Thank you for choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats to make family memories. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming your ʻohana back aboard for another adventure. Aloha!
Alison_R, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience all around! Great for kids & adults of all ages. Brandon & the Skipper were wonderful hosts to us all!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience on your Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour. It's great to know guests of all ages enjoyed the adventure, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Brandon and the skipper—they'll truly appreciate it.
Thank you for choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats. We look forward to welcoming you and your ʻohana back aboard for another unforgettable adventure. Aloha!
Lisa_H, Jul 2026
The boat ride was nice . The Crew were nice and had some good info about the area. The glass was small though and there wasn't a lot to see.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the boat ride and found our crew friendly and informative. Sharing the history of Waikīkī and Hawaiʻi's incredible marine environment is something we truly enjoy.
Visibility through the underwater viewing windows can vary from trip to trip depending on ocean conditions, water clarity, sunlight, and the wildlife present that day. Every tour offers a unique experience, and we're glad you were able to enjoy the beauty of being out on the water.
Thank you for choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure. Aloha!
Cheryl_C, Jul 2026
Great experience on the water! We enjoyed all the information we received from our crew, and were fortunate enough to see the sea turtles and interesting fish. Very enjoyable outing!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're so happy you had a great experience on your Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour. It's fantastic that you were able to see Hawaiian green sea turtles and colorful tropical fish while learning more about Waikīkī and our local marine life from the crew.
We truly appreciate you choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats and are delighted you had such an enjoyable outing. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another adventure. Aloha!
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