Oʻahu South Shore Cruise: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

Embark on a captivating glass bottom boat tour in Waikiki, exploring the stunning South Shore of Oʻahu. Discover the rich history, encounter marine life, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.

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
  • Experienced captain and crew
  • 60-minute cruise
  • Bottled water
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Additional Information

Join us on a journey of discovery and beauty as we sail towards Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) on Oʻahu’s South Shore aboard our spacious 50ft power catamaran, the Haleiwa Queen. With 49 seating positions, onboard lavatory, sun-protected deck, and free beverages, we have your comfort in mind. You’ll gain insights into the history of Waikīkī, once home to royals…

Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F21 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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_e
Jun 5, 2025
Fantastic trip - Austin and his partner were great!! They made sure we saw turtles, dolphins and tons of sea life. Great experience!
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Heather_l
Jun 5, 2025
Bring whatever supplies... - Bring whatever supplies you like but they have plenty of water. There is plenty of shaded seating. Beautiful views! We saw dolphins on our tour!
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Nancy_p
Jun 4, 2025
Fun Time - Great atmosphere and music while riding the boat, Lorenzo and Jason make a great team. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, different kinds of fish. It was an enjoyable experience I recommend it.
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Nancy_c
May 31, 2025
Take this tour! - I went on this boat tour twice, a week apart. I had a fantastic time both times! We saw dolphins, turtles and fish. Our captain, Jim, was very knowledgeable and just a great guy. You get a beautiful view of the Waikiki shoreline and learned some history of the area. The boat is comfortable and gives you a perfect boat ride.
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Ben_f
May 31, 2025
Had a lovely time. Great... - Had a lovely time. Great tour guides and enjoyed the ocean view and seeing lots of different aquatic life
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Michael_s
Jun 9, 2025
Good Experience, ok value - Very cool ride! The Positives: We saw monk seals, turtles, and fish. The captain was very humorous and laid back. He gave us a smooth trip, and he seemed very knowledgeable about where to see aquatic animals. The Negatives: The glass bottom was NOT clean or clear (filthy), so everything we saw was on the side of the boat. The complimentary water is more of an "as needed" amenity, so bring your own. Additionally, they ended the tour five minutes early (the primary reason I can't give five stars) and started after the scheduled start time for loading, so it's really not an hour tour. We were disembarking at 3:10 pm when it was scheduled to begin at 2:15 pm... But we left closer to 2:25 pm after the boarding and the mandated directions (i.e. don't jump overboard). So, we got 3/4 of what was advertised. Recommendation: Be ready to sit in full sun - the canopy doesn't cover about 25% of the boat. Bring water if you tend to need it. And sit on the Captain's right hand side (likely to the left as you board) for better views.
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Nicole_d
May 31, 2025
Great boat trip not rocky... - Great boat trip not rocky out on the water, saw fish and turtles 🐢 and some great pics at diamond head crater.
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Alfred_c
Jun 2, 2025
Not bad considering an overcast day - Not bad considering overcast day.... capt Jim made it iteresting even though no fish turtles or dolphins
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Felicity
Jun 1, 2025
Really just a boat trip - This was really a boat cruise rather than a glass bottom boat tour. I saw turtles in the ocean but only a few small fish through the glass bottom. I've been on trips elsewhere and they fed the marine life a lot more food to attract them so you could see through the glass bottom. The staff were friendly and on time.
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Karen_t
Jun 8, 2025
Just a boat ride - Four small floor windows—-not the usual large viewing window. We didn’t see anything underwater. We saw turtles, a seal and a fish on top of the water. Very disappointed. I feel it should not be advertised as glass bottom boat.
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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).