Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Tour
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the world beneath the waves on this glass-bottom boat tour from Waikiki that showcases the hidden treasures of Oahu's blue waters. Watch for dolphins and whales (in season) above the surface, and visit one of the four glass-bottom viewing stations to check out colorful marine life below. Whether you spot coral reefs, old sunken ship hulls, or schools of tropical fish, this tour of Waikiki coast will highlight the best of this beautiful destination.
- Explore the sea from above and below on a glass-bottom boat tour along Oahu's South Shore
- Plenty of space to relax aboard a roomy catamaran
- See marine life in its native habitat
- Bring your own alcoholic beverages to enjoy onboard
What's Included
- 1 hour sightseeing cruise
- Marine life viewing !Dolphins, Turtles, Whales during whale season)
- Bottled water (you're welcome to bring any food or drinks on board)
- A canopy covered deck for shade
- Restroom on board
- Experienced captain and crew
- complimentary Photos
- The listed price does not include a parking fee. Kewalo Basin Harbor is a pay to park Harbor. The city bus from Waikiki to the harbor takes approx 20 minutes
- Alcoholic drinks (BYOB is ok).
- Gratuities (optional) Captain and Crew split all gratuities.
- Transportation to and from the marina
- $2-4/hr Metered parking is available upfront$2.00 per person
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: 1025 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
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Kewalo Basin
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waikiki Beach (Pass By)
Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests who reschedule with less than 24-hours notice will be required to pay an additional $20 per person change fee
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Priority Boarding Available
- Lifejackets are provided for all ages
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide names and ages of all passengers. This is mandatory for our US Coast Guard Manifest
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is casual, sunscreen is advised. Evening tours may be cool, light jacket or sweaters recommended.
- Credit cards are charged at time of booking. A strict 48 hour cancellation applies.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We came to Oahu with some elderly family members. Saw this tour available and the price was real reasonable. That trip became one of the highlights of the whole vacation. The captain was very helpful and informative. We were privileged to see lots of wild life and beautiful scenery. It was the best. I highly recommend this trip for everyone, young and old.
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It's a bit deceiving.
It's not a full glass bottom boat that you sit on and look through the bottom. There are 4 compartments where you can sometimes stand and look down about 6 feet through a fairly small glass portal.
Most of the trip is listening to the Captain talk about key points along the route and his experiences as a scuba diver with his wife. Very entertaining and friendly but not what was expected.
This, while spending most of your time looking over the sides of the boat to see an occasional turtle from afar before it dives out of sight when you head towards it. You may also see a small selection of fish that choose to appear just below the surface.
You are really getting a short trail ride on the water.
It's not a glass bottom, sea creature observing adventure.
For the price (especially in Hawaii) there's not much room to complain.
Just expect a pleasant boat ride and some landmark history lessons as opposed to sea life interaction.
This should be marketing more clearly to increase customer trust in the future.
Excellent experience!!
I recommend to anyone visiting Honolulu!!
Everyone on the boat were so nice, the 2 guys who operated the boat were the best!!
The crew did an outstanding job. However, that being said the glass boat is a little misleading. There are four areas on the boat that facilitate looking into the ocean. You stand up and look down into the area that allows you to see. I can honestly say we really never looked down as the speed of the boat was too fast.
We never saw any fish through the portals. The crew threw some food over and the fish came to eat.
Never saw any dolphins, or whales either. I believe we saw 6 turtles.
Wonderful boat ride to see sea turtles and fish. Was hoping to see dolphins but didn't. Jim and the driver of the boat (sorry, I forgot his name) were both so helpful and informative.
This glass bottom boat was a great tour, the 2 guys were wonderful, saw a few turtles, a fish that looked like an eel, then a swarm of fish. Very refreshing
Never miss this activity. You can see Waikiki beach on a different vantage point. The crews were amazing. We learned a lot of history about some of the hotels st Waikiki Beach.
We loved it! Saw 3 kinds of fish, many turtles and even spinner dolphins. The captains were very accommodating as well. Didn’t really see a lot thru the “glass bottom” all of the sightings were from the boat.
The Boat ride was great. Beautiful blue waters. Lots of big sea turtles and fish. Diamond Head from the water was spectacular.
Well organized. Saw turtles, lots of fish and a pack of dolphins. Great experience! The crew Brendon and Ian were extremely good
Didn't really do anything but float around the bay. Saw a few turtles. A bunch of fish when they feed them.
You will see lots of fish and the water is just amazing. Nice ride for even the faint of heart. We truly enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Waikīkī glass bottom boat tour. There's nothing quite like seeing the vibrant tropical fish and the crystal-clear waters of Hawaiʻi from the ocean, and we're glad you had such a relaxing experience.
We're especially pleased to know the ride was comfortable and enjoyable, even for those who may be a little hesitant on the water. Mahalo for choosing Hawaiʻi Glass Bottom Boats—we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon. Aloha!
Saw sea turtles and fish. Great views of the coast and Diamond Head. Jim and Cam were very informative and entertaining.
The crew was super dope, helped with all the questions I had and more. Got to see a lot of marine life and gave us an unforgettable first experience on the island.
What an excellent tour! Our guides were the sweetest and made the tour super fun! We got to see some of the most beautiful sea creatures.
We did the glass bottom boats today. Cam and Ian were great. They were both very friendly. We saw fish and turtles today. Well worth the experience.
Seen fish, turtles, dolphins! Wonderful short little trip on the water. Awesome music and boat crew!
Beautiful fun boat ride with friendly and very knowledgeable captains that go above and beyond to find as many fish they can find
Very relaxing and beautiful enjoyed the information and seeing Fish. We so enjoyed this experience. The crew was helpful and knowledgeable. We are in our 70's had a good time
The boat tour itself was very enjoyable. We arrived a half an hour early for our tour to check in as requested only to find out that we had been rescheduled for a tour 45 minutes later. While the guide says he sent me a message telling me that, I can't find it anywhere so I don't think he did. I likely would have planned my morning differently if I knew that we had been rescheduled. Not a huge deal though, and my son enjoyed the tour which was the whole reason I booked!
We were very pleased with Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat tour. The two men on board were very informative and friendly.
The scenery is beautiful.
Pleasant 1-1/2 hours out on the water seeing a variety of sea life. The pilot was first rate, very entertaining snd knowledgeable.
Great day to be on the water. The guys were friendly and helpful. Very informative. I’d go out with these guys again anytime.
The captains were amazing Brandon and Stone. We saw a fish, turtles and a huge Manta ray. They were very knowledgeable and extremely friendly.
We wished the tour was longer at the end cause we had so much fun but it was the perfect length for small children. Great people and music and a beautiful day in Waikiki
Pretty easy going trip, friendly crew! If you are lucky, you get to see tons of fishes, the view is just amazing, and the stories they share, are interesting.
Brandon and Stone were excellent guides and the experience they gave us on the water was very memorable.
Wonderful experience on this trip. Great information shared by our host. We saw two turtles and a couple of whales. Plus lots of fish. Gorgeous views and a great boat ride.
Friendly, engaging and knowledgeable tout guides. Boat left the dock on time and returned to the dock as eplained.
Well must notify them 24 hours for cancellation but bad luck this morning my girlfriend foot got bang yesterday and this morning woke up with swollen foot and enable to put foot pressure on her foot ! Tour operator refused to honor the cancellation unless we got a Dr notes! I felt like we are kids ! Must bring daddy notes ! Come on we are adults and felt like too bad we lost it !
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your girlfriend’s injury and the frustration you experienced with our cancellation policy. We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and it’s disappointing to feel unsupported during such times.
Your concerns about our policy is noted, and please contact us as the management team got Togther on this and would like to help.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope for a speedy recovery for your girlfriend.
Aloha…
So it was a nice boat ride and the staff was great. However if you have an expectation of seeing lots of different things this is not to trip. I do understand that they can’t control nature but we stopped in one spot over a sunken barge and seen a few fish. One quick glimpse of I sea turtle. The last thing is I thought this was a glass bottom boat but all it had was 4 small about 3x4 spots to lean over and look into to see into the water. Not what I was expecting. The only reason I’m giving it 3 stars was the staff were very pleasant and informative.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the staff to be pleasant and informative during your boat ride. However, we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the opportunities to see more marine life and the glass bottom viewing.
We understand that nature can be unpredictable, and we strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Your comments about the limited viewing spots have been noted, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future.
Aloha…
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