Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Oahu, USA

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Booked 10+ times last week!

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Tricia_H ·

Dec 2025

This was an awesome experience. We got to enjoy the beautiful night. We saw amazing fish and whales. We got to see a beautiful sunset and the coastline was just gorgeous. Our hosts Ian and.Brandon were awesome and so much fun. We would highly recommend taking the tour!

· Esmeralda_D ·

Jan 2026

It was a great experience, my mom and I went during the sunset ride. We saw fishes and a turtle. But the ride and experience itself was awesome and vibes were definitely there. Shout out to Austin and Sophia frfr!! Music choices were great too!

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Overview

Round out a perfect day in Hawaii on board the Haleiwa Queen as she cruises along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head. Timed to sunset, this relaxing cruise allows you to enjoy both the sight of the colors of the setting sun in the sky and the fish, reefs, and marine life beneath the waves, viewed through the boat's glass bottom.

See Honolulu from the water as you cruise toward Diamond Head
Enjoy the colors light up the sky as the sun sets
Watch fish and other marine life through the boat's glass bottom
See views you'd never get on land in Honolulu

What's Included

Bottled water
Restroom on board
complimentary photos

Alcoholic Beverages

BYOB - you're welcome to bring any beverages you'd like!
Dinner

You're welcome to pack a meal and bring it on board.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
1025 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

Waikiki Beach

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Priority Boarding Available
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

Tricia_H

Reviews

4.7

based on 136 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Glass bottom boat

John_S, Feb 2026

This is the highlight of our trip so far. Sofia and Austin are amazing hosts. So may beautiful sights.

This tour was amazing, so...

JoAnna_L, Feb 2026

This tour was amazing, so much fun, informative, and super cool! Brandon and Stone did a great job and they played good music the whole time. So far one of my favorite tours.

Difficult to get refund

Asheem_D, Jan 2026

we were little late and tour left. We had several tours booked from Viator during our stay at Hawaii, this tour was not flexible. I requested for refund as we had to go next island. But this tour company was not honoring my request.

Thank you for the fun time!

Esmeralda_D, Jan 2026

Poor customer service

Ewnetu_T, Jan 2026

The boat actually took off a minute before its schedule time and their employee named Sofia’s unprofessional attempt to be a smart mouth was taken poorly.

One of the best tours we had

Tricia_H, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome experience enjoying the beautiful night, stunning sunsets, and seeing amazing fish and whales. It’s great to know that Ian and Brandon made the tour fun and memorable for you. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures! Aloha…

Bad weather. Should have refunded.

Brenda_G, Nov 2025

They don’t cancel trip when the weather is bad. It was overcast and raining. We saw no sunset and all passengers got wet. The glass bottom are four small square areas on bottom of boat. All you see is water. No fish. Disappointed. Not worth the money. They should have cancelled trip and refunded us back or rebook rather than taking us out in the weather.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Mahalo for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had on your tour. We understand how disappointing it can be when the weather affects your trip, especially when expectations for a sunset or viewing marine life were not met. Our priority is guest safety and satisfaction, and we appreciate your concerns regarding the decision to proceed with the trip in poor weather conditions. We have a lot of guests who wanted to go out regardless as it was their last day and gave opportunities for all to reschedule if their time here on the island permits. but, Your insights will be taken into consideration as we evaluate our policies going forward. 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…

No glass bottom but well worth it!!

John_P, Oct 2025

Although this boat did not have a glass bottom, it had small box viewing areas to see underneath the water which we never saw any sea life. However, going on the sunset cruise was all worth it!! Being on the water, watching the sunset and the city lights was spectacular!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Mahalo

Great Sunset cruise

Joseph_L, Sep 2025

Great experience with fun captain and crew! Beautiful sunset and we got to see some seals and fish too

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our fun captain and crew. It’s always a joy to share beautiful sunsets and the company of sea life with our guests. We're especially glad you were able to spot seals and fish during your cruise. Our team works hard to ensure that every trip is memorable, and it’s great to know you enjoyed yours. Mahalo

Don Ho

Kelly_A, Sep 2025

Jim and Kiko were very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the experience very much. They were exceptional with the person with me who is handicapped. I would definitely recommend this sunset cruise.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Mahalo for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Jim and Kiko enhanced your experience with their friendliness and knowledge. Our team is dedicated to ensuring all guests enjoy their time with us, and it’s heartwarming to know they were exceptional in assisting your handicapped companion. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the sunset cruise and appreciate your recommendation! Your kind words motivate us to continue providing top-notch service and memorable experiences. Thank you once again. Mahalo

We had a great time!!...

Missy_A, Sep 2025

We had a great time!! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. And the scenery was amazing!!!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your glowing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that our team provided friendly and knowledgeable service. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the amazing scenery as well! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon! Mahalo

Never thought I’d ever swim with sharks and fell in love with them today!!!

Theresa_P, Jul 2025

First things first… The shark review!!! Solid shark shaped 5 stars! For 50 years, I’ve had a “never will I ever swim within eleventy million miles of where sharks may exist!!! But today…today as soon as we got to the shark spot, me and the sharks, we made eye contact and it was love at first sight (for me at least). Watching them watch me watch them watch me watch them just majestically swimming around all cutsie like, them just as curious about what was going on above the surface as I was about what was going on in their beady little eyes below the surface…I stopped myself several times mid hand wave. Like, they’re sharks and haha not going to wave back, but I swear we understood each other. I named them. Don’t judge! Ok so THE CREW review!!!!!!!!!! (Saved best for last) 5 solid, bold print, italicized, underlined, bright yellow stars for sure!!!! Knowledgeable, comforting, assuring, honest, protective, confident, very informative, and all def vibed “kind and decent human being” energy!!! I had some autistically prepared context questions that, autistically, I wasn’t prepared to ask so I def appreciated their informative group lecture which answered my questions anyway! Phew! Do the tour! The crew is so awesome that even if the sharks are a no-show, you will still enjoy their vide and knowledge and compassion. 5 solid stars!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Aloha, I think this review should be for another company as we don't do shark tours. We're super stoked you got to experience this. Unfortunately it wasn't with us here at Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats. Aloha

Great sunset tour. The...

Natalie_R, Jun 2025

Great sunset tour. The staff was super friendly and told us some fun facts about the island. Great way to see the sunset from the water.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our sunset tour and found the staff to be friendly and informative. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the fun facts about the island and had a great view of the sunset from the water. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon! Safe travels!

It was a nice calming...

Deyona_S, Jun 2025

It was a nice calming ride. The ship’s crew members were very friendly, however I felt more history about the island would have made the tour better. The views were beautiful and the sunset was breathtaking. I love the addition of the app for picture memories.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the calming ride and found our crew members friendly. It's great that you appreciated the beautiful views and the breathtaking sunset. We also appreciate your suggestion about including more historical information about the island; we'll take that into consideration as we continue to enhance our tours. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the app for capturing memories! Thank you for your valuable input, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!

Go!

Ishmael_G, Apr 2025

Very relaxed and friendly staff ! We saw dolphins and many types of fish! Wonderful views and took some amazing pictures!! Must do and is family friendly and very beautiful sights!

Response from Host, May 2025

Aloha, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a relaxed experience with our friendly staff and were able to see dolphins along with many types of fish. It's great to know that you captured some amazing pictures of the beautiful sights! We truly appreciate your recommendation, especially for families, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure on the water soon.

Sunset Cruise

Mary_J, Feb 2025

This is a really nice boat ride for viewing Waikiki, Diamond Head and the sunset. We weren’t able to see much through the glass bottom but it was still enjoyable for a reasonable price.

Awesome experience, the...

Michael_K, Feb 2025

Awesome experience, the guides were amazing, and the vibe and atmosphere were great. Would definitely recommend .

Incredible Experience

Spencer_W, Jan 2025

Incredible experience. So grateful for the crew. Weather was perfect. Views of Honolulu breathtaking.

Sucks!

Veronica_M, Jan 2025

Just a darn boat ride. Glass is just 2 squares of to the side. Definitely not worth it! Live and learn. Never again lol that’s for sure!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for not meeting your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the glass viewing areas and the overall experience as this design is approved by the USCG for paying customers. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we hope you find a tour that better suits your needs in the future. Mahalo

Great time with a beautiful sunset and awesome service for individuals for people with disabilities

Melissa_A, Dec 2024

This was a great time! Because it was evening, there were not many fish in the glass bottom but it was really neat seeing the coral and seeing how shallow the water around the island is. We were really there to see the sunset on the water and we saw more than just that. We couldn’t get too close but off in the distance we were able to see a mother and calf whale as the sun was setting. Also, our captain told us a lot about the island and Diamond Head was beautiful. Also, my daughter has CP. We brought a collapsible wheelchair for her and it easily folded under the seats and she was able to sit on board. I messaged the company ahead of time through the Viator app and they were very responsive. Also, a lot of boats you must remove your shoes but not for this one so since my daughter wears AFOs we did not need to remove them. This was a great deal for the price!!! Thank you for making our trip so memorable.

Call beforehand to check times.

Michelle_Y, Dec 2024

Call for the exact time you are supposed to meet before you get on the cruise as Viator may show the wrong time. We has a cruise booked for 5pm. We showed up at 4.50 and the cruise had left at 4.40. The place was fantastic though and immediately allowed us to reschedule. 5 star service.

Overall great experience my wife and I were speechless!

Luis_V, Oct 2024

Such an amazing night with amazing people! They were so friendly and welcoming with everyone! The last boat ride he gave us a hour half longer with same price!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Mahalo for your kind words, Luis! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a memorable experience with us. Our team strives to create unforgettable moments for our guests, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the extended boat ride. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another amazing adventure!

It was a beautiful trip...

DLacyJaye_S, Oct 2024

It was a beautiful trip for mine and my husbands anniversary. We loved it amazing views and fantastic hosts

Best time wver

Marissa_M, Sep 2024

The views were spectacular, Brandon was knowledgeable and shared so much information about his beautiful Island home.

Best Boat ride

Emily_R, Aug 2024

Great trip, crew members provided great hospitality. Would recommend to anyone looking to see the sunset from a different pov

Family First

Sandra_S, Jul 2024

Beautiful views and the captain was a great host, narrator, and karaoke lead 😀 Thank you! My mom had a wonderful experience!

Great time

Marianne_K, Jul 2024

Captains were very entertaining and informative. Lots of laughs and fun. Kept us safe at all times . First time on a glass bottom boat. Would highly recommend

Entertaining, reliable

Sue_H, Jun 2024

It was fun! The glass bottom views weren't the best - but the tour guides were fantastic & baited tropical fish that you could see easily. They were very accommodating & you really can't beat Honolulu sunsets!