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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Melissa_a
Mar 26, 2025
It is a casual trip with... - It is a casual trip with an interest in pursuing nature and marine life as seen on a scenic tour of waikiki and honolulu. We saw lots of fish, two sea turtles and a whale on our 10 am tour. Very kid friendly also.
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Maureen_m
Mar 22, 2025
Very well worth it - It was a beautiful day on the ocean. Our Captain was great, as well. Perfect all the way around. Seeing the island from this perspective was an added bonus.
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Maria_m
Mar 17, 2025
Great experience - Had a great time. The boat captain and first mate were great. We are from Florida so we were prepared for not seeing a lot of marine life. You just never know if and when you might see something. We saw some fish and turtles but that was it. However, the boat ride was awesome. There were so many beautiful views on the water and looking back at the island. The weather was gorgeous as well.
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Trishac2016
Mar 16, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Our tour had a small group which was perfect. I think there were only 10 people total. The captains were awesome guides. Super personable and made the experience so much fun for everyone! Would absolutely recommend. We didn't see a whole lot of marine life on our tour but it was still well worth the money and trip for the boating experience itself and again, our captain/guide made the trip worth it. They made sure to get to know each group within the large group and spent time chatting with all of us. They had great senses of humor and were super knowledgeable. You can't predict the ocean or what your trip will he like so having awesome guides is a must!
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Edgar_u
Mar 5, 2025
Excelente - I recomend this experience because it is very nice, the pacific ocean is very beatifull. Thanks Jesus for this experience
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Kellie_u
Mar 4, 2025
Sealife was elusive, but a great time was evident - Had a great time. The water was beautiful and we saw turtles and fish. The whales and dolphins were elusive, but it was still a beautiful time on the water!
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Cary_m
Mar 15, 2025
Very friendly tour... - Very friendly tour guides! and such a beautiful way to see the ocean life! As well as the island from water.
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Ed_p
Mar 5, 2025
Glass Bottom Boat - It’s not really a glass bottom. Has 4 large rectangular silos you look down. The captain was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of historical info.
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Kelly_g
Feb 28, 2025
Glass bottom boats - Great experience on the water but the glass is only in the 4 corners of the boat so I didn't see much of anything there but we did see several fish, dolphins and turtles outside of the boat and the ocean ride us nice too so I did enjoy the boat. The staff are very friendly too.
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Voyage43665413381
Mar 25, 2025
Not as expected - We took a 3 pm time slot and it began raining as we left the harbor. We were told as we were leaving that the pm was the time the wildlife headed for resting areas. By the time we reached the viewing area, it was a full on downpour. While the boat has a cover above, the sides are open and there was very little opportunity to stay dry. This was not their fault. However, our route was cut short as we tried to get away from the rain and we saw virtually nothing via the glass areas. As others have mentioned, there are only 4 viewing areas on the boat. They are 2 ft by 5 ft sections of glass about 8 ft below where you are as a viewer. I would not recommend an afternoon tour at all. No fish or turtles to view.
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