Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don't miss the chance of seeing some of Oahu's most exciting marine life. This tour takes you out onto the water and over tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s popular shipwrecks. As you sail, leep an eye out for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish, all visible from the deck of our vessel 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

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 Boats
1025 Ala Moana Blvd Slip F21, 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.

What To Expect

Kewalo Basin

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waikiki Beach

Admission Ticket Free

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
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
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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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

Q:Do you provide hotel pickup for the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:No. You must make your own arrangements to meet us at the Kewalo Basin Harbor. There is plenty of cheap parking at the harbor, or you can take a taxi or app-based ride-share service like Uber and Lyft.

Mar 2021

Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:Yes - There is metered parking available nearby.

Mar 2021

Q:How early should I arrive for the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time in order to check in.

Mar 2021

Q:What kind of boat is used during the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:The Haleiwa Queen is a 50-foot power catamaran with glass viewing ports on the bottom so you can see what’s going on underwater without ever getting wet!

Mar 2021

Q:Is the boat handicap accessible for the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:All passengers must take a step from the dock to the boat in order to board. Our crew can assist if needed — just make sure to arrive early! Walkers and collapsible wheelchairs can be brought on board. Motorized chairs or scooters are not allowed.

Mar 2021

Q:Is the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise appropriate for pregnant women?

A:Yes, absolutely!

Mar 2021

Q:Is there a restroom onboard during the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:Yes, there is a restroom on board.

Mar 2021

Q:Should I worry about seasickness during the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:Our boat is very stable in the water, so we rarely encounter seasickness. If you’re worried about it or especially prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking your preferred brand of seasickness medication about two hours before boarding.

Mar 2021

Q:What can I expect to see during the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise?

A:Expect to see local reef fish, turtles, eels, and living reef formations. You get spectacular views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the cityscape of downtown Honolulu. Sharks, dolphins, and whales may also be seen depending on the season.

Mar 2021

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Reviews

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508 reviews

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Very cool

Ophelia_J, May 2024

Pretty cool experience the guides was very informative can’t wait to come back and do the tour again hopefully see some whales sharks and dolphins

Tour guide was friendly...

Winnie_T, Apr 2024

Tour guide was friendly will definitely do this again. The ride was smooth and peaceful. Nice views.

Love was in the sit

Heather_H, Apr 2024

We had a young man propose to his lady. Was very heart warming. The Captains were very knowledgeable. We only saw a few fish and one turtle. We celebrated my husbands 75th birthday and my 79th birthday ❤️

Wow!!!

Sharon_B, Apr 2024

The boat crew were fantastic and informative. Well worth it! So much to see and expect the unexpected.

Amazing experience

Angela_T, Apr 2024

Alex was awesome! He made the experience very fun. Seeing the turtles and fish and learning about the culture was great. He also gave recommendations on places to eat and it was yummmy! Would definitely do it again.

Definitely recommend

Evan_H, Apr 2024

Captains were fun and knew a lot made it entertaining. So kind and so much fun. We travel with kids and one of the captains talked to them to make them feel included

Good tour

Alana_M, Apr 2024

Good tour for the price, but not much of a glass floor on this catamaran. It’s still worth purchasing though. We saw lots of dolphins and fish.

Fun for the whole family

Anna_Z, Apr 2024

We had a beautiful sea safari last week on the Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. The crew was knowledgeable and fun and easily spotted lots of wildlife for us. We saw tons of spinner dolphins, fish, and several green sea turtles - all so beautiful! We also learned some interesting Hawaii facts which we appreciated. We took our 20-month old son and he really enjoyed being on the boat. Even with the strong winds the boat was too rocky and I felt safe with my young son. Thanks for the fun family adventure!

Nasty Wind Brings out the Fun

Chris_T, Apr 2024

By Far! The best tour we have ever taken! Wind and All it was Amazing! The Guides even snapped a photo as we got photobombed by a Spinning Dolphin!

Nice experience

Roseana_B, Apr 2024

It was nice but we did not get to see much fish through the glass and water due to weather. We did see a turtle or 2 and dolphins along with a few other fish. Overall it was still a nice experience

Great

Katherine_C, Apr 2024

Dolphins, turtles and the people on the boat were awesome! They tried very hard to find interesting things

Great trip!

Eugene_c, Apr 2024

The guide was so informative, different marine species that you can see throughout the trip. We even saw some whales. And got close to them.

Didn’t even sign up for whale watching!

Macy_S, Mar 2024

Amazing trip! Saw whales, turtles, and fish, and the guide was very friendly and entertaining. Would definitely do again :)

Fun family time

Sabrina_G, Mar 2024

This was a fun trip. Friendly and knowledgeable guides that gave us good history and information. We saw whales, turtles, a bunch of fish and a sunken ship.

Awesome tour!

Karyn_G, Mar 2024

Austin and Lorenzo were our guides and they were wonderful! Austin did a great job pointing out places of interest and giving us some interesting history about the area. We really enjoyed our time with them and even got to see some mama and baby whales. Our tour group was very small, so it felt like a private tour. Also a great way to see Waikiki coastline. We loved it!

Good time!

Heather_C, Mar 2024

Funny guys with great knowledge, we got to see a bonus whale and learned about their travel and calving. The water is a natural roller coaster.

Tour worth taking

Diana_N, Mar 2024

Children thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride, seeing turtles and fish but the exciting part was watching the baby humpback whale. Captain was very knowledgeable and personable. Had interesting facts and shared a couple of good stories.

We had the best day! Very...

LynnAnn_W, Feb 2024

We had the best day! Very interesting information and facts. Got a few recommendations of other things to do and also eat. Would definitely recommend.

GREAT DAY IN Hawaii

Jeffrey_H, Feb 2024

Excellent crew members, captain new the places to get good views of fish,turtles, even seen whales, prices where affordable and very worth it, would definitely cruise with you guys again

We got to see whales,...

Carla_B, Feb 2024

We got to see whales, fish. The crew was very knowledgeable and provided great information. We felt save and the experience was pretty awesome.

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