Oahu

Daytime Waikiki Boat Tour

Oahu, USA

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From $39.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a look at life underwater with this 1-hour glass-bottom boat tour that showcases the hidden treasures of Oahu's blue waters. Watch for dolphins and whales 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.

1-hour glass-bottom boat tour along Oahu's South Shore
Relax aboard a 50-foot catamaran
See marine life in one of four glass-bottom viewing stations
Family friendly

What's Included

Sightseeing cruise Day and Evening Sunset
Dolphin & marine life watching. Whales during winter months
Experience the underwater sea world of Hawaii from the comforts of the boat
Learn about the history and culture of Hawaiʻi
See the beautiful evening lights of Waikiki
Bottled water (you're welcome to bring any food or drinks on board)
A canopy covered deck for shade
Restroom on board

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
$1/hr Metered parking is available upfront

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F26 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.

What To Expect

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
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
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats are not available
Service animals allowed
Lifejackets are provided for all ages
Near public transportation

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
Infants must sit on laps
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
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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.

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Featured review

johnsontaku

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.

Reviews

4.5

72 reviews

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Great Captains and Fun Trip

Jill_R, Mar 2024

Enjoyed this trip very much! Our captain Jim and his sidekick were amazing and shared a ton of great information we wouldn’t have otherwise known. Fun time!

Wonderful experience! We...

Lori_H, Mar 2024

Wonderful experience! We even saw some spinning dolphins! Would recommend taking this excursion as a part of your Hawaii vacation!

Unable to find parking.

James_L, Mar 2024

Unfortunately we were unable to board the boat. We arrived at the venue by car on time, but the venue had no remaining parking spaces. We attempted to park in a nearby pay lot, but the lot would not accept my availability online payment methods. By the time I’d tried all options I could think of we’d missed our boarding time, and so ended up just leaving. Would not recommend driving to this venue if you are from out of country.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Aloha James_L, Unfortunately you didn't enjoy your experience with parking. Please contact us as we would love to better serve those who visit our place we call home here in Hawaii. We are open Monday thru Sunday from 7:00am to 7:00pm PST. Mahalo, Management

Whales, Dolphins and Sea Turtles - oh my!!

Ami73, Mar 2020

Awesome crew! We saw whales, dolphins and sea turtles. Very helpful and professional staff on the phone and on the boat. Highly recommend it..

Great experience 10/10

Amber_A, Mar 2020

Such a good experience, saw a whale and it’s cub, turtles and fish. It was not bumpy at all so no worry about sea sickness and the jokes made by the captain were a welcome bonus!

Great

Madison_W, Mar 2020

Both captains were great, they made jokes & helped us whenever we needed it, overall it was a great trip & we will gladly do it again

Glass Bottom boat tour

Tina_A, Mar 2020

My aunt and I loved this tour! We got to see sea turtles as well as whales!! The tour guides are experienced and knowledgeable!!! I would highly recommend!!!

Worth It

Ernestine_W, Mar 2020

It was a last minute activity that we’re glad we did! The captains were so much fun. The time flew by we were having so much fun. The BYOB was great!

Fun excursion

Kym_O, Feb 2020

If you want to just get out on a boat and see the sites, this is affordable and easy. We saw fish and a turtle, but the boat trip prior saw whales. You never know.

Hawaii glass bottom tour

Matthew_N, Jan 2020

Was a fun tour, that last about 40 minutes. We saw plenty of wildlife and good views. The tour guides/boating captain were awesome.

A fun excursion with lovely hosts!

Jill_M, Dec 2019

We enjoyed the beautiful views of Wikiki, Diamond Head, and some some fish and turtles. Beautiful day, personable guides, nice and short trip. One hour is the perfect amount of time on a boat. The trip was an affordable excursion.

Excellent

johnsontaku, Nov 2019

Good value.

Storyteller225863, Oct 2019

Loved this tour. Nice hour on the water. 2 staff members were professional but casual. Safety items were explained. Loved music and they celebrated a bday on board. Would do again.

Turtles Everywhere!

Aleksey D, Oct 2019

If you want to know stuff about the Waikiki shoreline, then the ride is for you! The crew is a source of endless anecdotes about island experience - they've been plying this trade for decades, and they know everything. Get the best beach recommendation, the best surfing spots and, of course, see the turtles!!

Much Aloha

b0nes64, Oct 2019

Even though we weren't in the season to see a lot of the ocean wildlife, the crew did make it a very enjoyable experience

Boat ride

jamester55, Oct 2019

Super friendly guys. Enjoyed the trip out and the views. Granddaughter got to feed the fish, highlight for her and saw 1 turtle.

not worth the money

Jerry B, Sep 2019

open pontoon boat which you had to stand up in open ocean to view down small glass openings in boat. very few did stand up and peer into glass bottom as boat rocked a lot. offered great view of waiiki and diamond head

Glass Bottom Boat trip

Gary_C, Jul 2019

Boat wasn't really glass bottomed. Saw very few water creatures only a few fish when crew threw in bait. Crew were very funny, accommodating and tried their best.

GREAT TIME

Claudia_N, Jun 2019

My wife and I really enjoyed the Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Tour. We saw large sea turtles and many fish. You get to see O'ahu from the water which is FANTASTIC. We took lots of great pics. Kai gave us all kinds of interesting information about Honolulu, Hawaiians, the Hawaiian language and culture and did it a very fun an interesting way that kept everyone fully engaged. Mahalo to Kai and his team.

Nice views

632home, Jun 2019

Exactly as promised. Very nice views from around the bay, Waikiki and Diamond Head spectacular, saw a few turtles on the way, kids played captain and feed the fish.