Oʻahu South Shore: Glass Bottom Catamaran Tour

Embark on a daytime boat tour in Waikiki and experience the beauty of Oʻahu’s South Shore. Sail aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, learn the history of Waikīkī, and explore the vibrant ocean floor with magnified glass bottom viewports.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kewalo Basin - PLEASE ARRIVE 20-MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME
    Located in the Kewalo Basin Harbor at Slip F26. Look for the BIG RED SIGN
    Driving
  • Enter 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813 if using GPS
  • Take the first entrance into the harbor, closest to the intersection of Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave
  • As you turn off Ala…
What's Included
  • Learn about the history and culture of Hawaiʻi
  • Dolphin & marine life watching. Whales during winter months
  • A canopy covered deck for shade
  • Bottled water (you’re welcome to bring any food or drinks on board)
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • 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
  • $2-4/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of Oʻahu’s South Shore as we sail toward Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, a 50ft power catamaran with 49 seats, an onboard restroom, a shaded deck, and complimentary beverages. Discover the history of Waikīkī, where chiefs and commoners once resided. Our local crew members, born and raised here, will share…

Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F21 Look for the BIG RED SIGN **Car** - GPS: 1025 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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Jessica_t
Mar 19, 2026
Short but sweet! Great for kiddos - We wished the tour was longer at the end cause we had so much fun but it was the perfect length for small children. Great people and music and a beautiful day in Waikiki
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Edgar_a
Mar 2, 2026
Joyful boat trip - Pretty easy going trip, friendly crew! If you are lucky, you get to see tons of fishes, the view is just amazing, and the stories they share, are interesting.
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Mizuho_t
Mar 1, 2026
Repeat - This was my only glass boat tour, but I can enjoy it no matter how many times I experience it. I was really happy to see turtles and dolphins this time. The view of the city from the sea, the view of Diamond Head and the clarity of the sea were amazing and I had a wonderful time.
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Harold_p
Feb 12, 2026
Glass bottom boat tour - Brandon and Stone were excellent guides and the experience they gave us on the water was very memorable.
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Margareth_f
Feb 8, 2026
Highly recommend - Wonderful experience on this trip. Great information shared by our host. We saw two turtles and a couple of whales. Plus lots of fish. Gorgeous views and a great boat ride.
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M_r
Jan 3, 2026
Great experience..... - Friendly, engaging and knowledgeable tout guides. Boat left the dock on time and returned to the dock as eplained.
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David_h
Nov 14, 2025
Not what I was expecting - So it was a nice boat ride and the staff was great. However if you have an expectation of seeing lots of different things this is not to trip. I do understand that they can’t control nature but we stopped in one spot over a sunken barge and seen a few fish. One quick glimpse of I sea turtle. The last thing is I thought this was a glass bottom boat but all it had was 4 small about 3x4 spots to lean over and look into to see into the water. Not what I was expecting. The only reason I’m giving it 3 stars was the staff were very pleasant and informative.
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Charliepamo
Nov 10, 2025
Harbor boat ride Waikiki beach - Didn’t see much but some fish only because they fed them and a few turtles, the so called glass bottom boat didn’t see anything thru the glass at all but sand. The skipper and his helper were on personal phones a lot. Not really worth it.
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694ann2014
Nov 4, 2025
Beautiful ride but not much else. - This is a glass bottom boat and through out the 1 hour ride we did not see one fish through the glass. Nothing. The attendant threw fish food over the side and then we saw some fish. The ride itself was beautiful and peaceful. Don’t expect to fish or turtles.
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Donald_c
Nov 25, 2025
Too bad for us - Well must notify them 24 hours for cancellation but bad luck this morning my girlfriend foot got bang yesterday and this morning woke up with swollen foot and enable to put foot pressure on her foot ! Tour operator refused to honor the cancellation unless we got a Dr notes! I felt like we are kids ! Must bring daddy notes ! Come on we are adults and felt like too bad we lost it !
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).