Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa: Big Island Underwater Exploration

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Embark on a glass-bottom boat cruise from Waikoloa and explore the vibrant underwater world of the Big Island. Spot green sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral while learning about Hawaii’s marine life.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Anaehoomalu - Tour the beautiful reefs of Anaeho’omalu Bay from the comfort of our Glass Bottom Boat. Look for sea turtles and beautiful tropical fish. Our on-board marine naturalists will answer all your questions and help you spot those unique Hawaiian corals and fish.

What's Included

30-minute glass-bottom boat tour

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Explore the lively marine life of the Big Island on this Anaeho’omalu Bay glass-bottom boat excursion. Start your journey in Waikoloa, close to Kona, as you hop on a cozy 26-foot (7.9-meter) vessel equipped with shaded benches and six spacious windows for optimal viewing. Spot green sea turtles and vibrant tropical fish frolicking amidst coral, while…

Location

Kolea at Waikōloa Beach Resort

Kolea Kai Circle

Park at 69-1000 Kolea Kai Circle, Waikoloa HI 96738 Check in at our beach hut at Anaeho'omalu Bay, ocean side of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Roxhelle_s

Nov 7, 2024

Glass bottom boat tour - Love it. The tour was short the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Learned alot about too.

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Sarah_c

Oct 27, 2024

10/10 recommend! - So nice! Not too long, very enjoyable & relaxing! Perfect for any age. Shaded, comfortable & stunning views from the water.

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709ra

Oct 19, 2024

Good times - good knowledgeable guys and easy outing experience taking you to the largest shelf reef in all of Hawaii. Highly recommend

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586marvinn

Oct 14, 2024

Interesting facts - We saw small turtles, bunch’s of fish, sea urchins, sea slugs and coral. Sand is made from the parrot fish that eats the coral. So we are walking on poop at the beach. Very knowledgeable and interesting facts. I didn’t know that the red urchins were used for red ink. And were chewed to make your lips red.

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Trenecsia_w

Oct 13, 2024

Good time - The kids enjoyed it. I unfortunately got sea sick but I expected it. Great team and staff were friendly and pleasant and very knowledgeable.

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Deepak_m

Oct 10, 2024

Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa – A Fun Family Adventure! - We recently took the Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa during our stay in Kona, and it was a great experience for the whole family. The cruise offers a unique way to see the marine life of Hawaii without getting wet, which was perfect for those of us who aren’t into snorkeling. The boat had plenty of viewing space through its glass panels, and the clear water provided an incredible view of coral reefs, colorful fish, and even a few sea turtles. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept us entertained with interesting facts about the marine ecosystem and the history of the area. The tour was about an hour long, which was just the right amount of time to enjoy the sights without feeling rushed. It’s an excellent option for families with kids or anyone looking for a relaxed, educational experience on the water. I would definitely recommend it if you’re staying in Waikoloa and want a laid-back way to enjoy Hawaii’s beautiful underwater world.

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Laurie_w

Sep 26, 2024

Great experience. Glad we did this. - Captain spotting out a sea turtle swimming by. I was hoping to see one. Friendly staff and was able to see the reef and sea life and identified by crew.

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Loreliem49

Oct 6, 2024

Glass bottom boat - It was great. We were the only passengers on the trip. The only problem was finding the office. We scouted it out the day before and after2 hours we finally found it. There were no signs. I sat on the beach, saw the boat, checked the shore and finally saw where we could park, drove over and talked to personel. There were still no signs They checked us in and were ready for us yesterday.

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Roving41635801771

Sep 27, 2024

Waste of money - Waste of money seen more fish on the shore. Didn’t see very many fish at all. Save your money and just go snorkeling on the side of the beach. Very disappointed will never do this again.

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Kayla_s

Sep 27, 2024

Not worth your money - The event started late waiting on other people. It was not worth money by far for the very little fish we saw and the 30 min trip there and back altogether. I would not recommend this to anyone and it was way over priced for what we saw and the time given. Your better off snorkeling for free at a different location.

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