Glass Bottom Boat: Oahu's Marine Life Adventure

Embark on an underwater adventure with our Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. Explore Oahu’s South Shore, spot sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish, and discover a popular shipwreck. Perfect for groups and special occasions!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kewalo Basin - PLEASE ARRIVE 20-MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME\n\nLocated in the Kewalo Basin Harbor at Slip F21. Look for the BIG RED SIGN\n\nDriving\n- Enter 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813 if using GPS\n- Take the first entrance into the harbor, closest to the intersection of Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave\n- As you turn…
What's Included
  • 60-minute sightseeing cruise
  • Experienced captain and crew
  • Marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season)
  • Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
  • Complimentary photos
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Parking($1/hr Metered parking is available upfront closest to Waikiki and Diamond Head.)
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning South Shore of Oahu! We set sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor heading towards Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). On board the Haleiwa Queen, marvel at the crystal-clear views of the Pacific Ocean floor as we travel above vibrant tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s well-known shipwrecks. Be on the lookout for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks,…

Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
1009 Ala Moana Blvd. Kewalo Basin Harbor, slip F21 (Look for the big RED sign that says Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aaron_s
Aug 29, 2025
Incredible Glass Bottom... - Incredible Glass Bottom Boat Tour - saw plenty of turtles and fish along with a fantastic view of Honolulu downtown, Waikiki beach and Diamond Head. Cameron and Amos were funny and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions we had and chat to us in general. Fun boat tour, would absolutely recommend!
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Dee00000000000000000
Aug 18, 2025
Quick trip great price - Seen a couple of sea turtles and a few different fish I’ve never seen before. Not a long ride but it was a good one. The weather was nice it was a cool breeze and I really enjoyed myself
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Leona_r
Aug 18, 2025
Worth the money - Very fun, and just amazing. Wear motion sickness bands. We saw sea turtles and different fish, Stone and Ian were great and funny.
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445josephineh
Aug 14, 2025
Make sure you don't miss this experience - This was our last trip on our holiday and was the best. Not expensive for Honolulu. The Captain had a great sense of humour. We were lucky enough to see dolphins but even if we hadn't we had a lovely time.
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Odyssey23439521446
Aug 13, 2025
Well worth the trip - We had an amazing trip, Ian and Stone were great, funny and knowledgeable. They even got us close enough to see some turtles, dolphins and some cool fish. Was definitely worth the trip and we would do this again.
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Sbm7101pn
Aug 13, 2025
Family friendly - The two captains were nice informative, loved the dad jokes. Feed the fish. Seen fish and a turtle. Great view of diamond head.they took a photo of us with our phone.
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Joselyn_g
Aug 12, 2025
Great, got to see a bunch... - Great, got to see a bunch of dolphins… was a little underwhelming but had a beautiful views nonetheless and the captain was very informative and funny!
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D4734bxalanj
Aug 28, 2025
Not as spectacular as I hoped - Our captain Brandon was great, very friendly and had a good eye for spotting sea turtles. We did see several sea turtles and I was lucky enough to see one under the boat through the glass bottom. We also saw a school of small fish that came over to the boat after the co-captian Stone threw out fish food. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see more through the glass bottom. The trip did provide a nice view of the Waikiki skyline and Brandon pointed out the two oldest hotels on the be beach. I think the tour is a little overpriced, but that's the case of most of the tourists attractions in this area.
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Nategolan
Aug 23, 2025
Really cool - 4 out of 5 because the glass bottom is just some cut out sections of the boat. Not the entire boat. Saw a couple turtles, and they feed the fish so you see them. However, there are amazing tour guides, relaxing atmosphere, and it’s easy to plan and do. Also, it is an excursion that is very affordable!
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Nicoleio4317zz
Aug 16, 2025
Different than expected - Didn’t see many fish/marine life but the trip around the bay was great. Magnificent views of mainland and diamond head.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).