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
  • $3-4/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.

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Aimee_k
Feb 2, 2025
Knowledgeable and super... - Knowledgeable and super friendly! We didn’t see much but the ride was nice, even though it was still a bit bumpy from the earlier storm.
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25latishaf
Nov 19, 2024
Amazing - They were so nice and informative. They are super funny and get in great areas for pictures. They give recommendations for restaurants. I would definitely recommend.
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Veronika_g
Nov 16, 2024
Glass Bottom Boat Tour - My family and I enjoyed the tour and view of the ocean and beach. Our tour guide and captain were great!
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Heather_z
Nov 4, 2024
Great ride on the beautiful water - We weren't so lucky to see much on our trip, however, it was still a beautiful ride on the water with a different view of the city. Our guides told us some history and we're fun. He did see a turtle and a school of fish next to the boat.
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Hnjna23379
Oct 31, 2024
Do it!! - The trip was awesome. I highly recommend it. The guys knew exactly what to look for and where the sea life was at. Saw some turtles and dolphins.
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Nkemo995
Oct 28, 2024
Nice way to spend 1 hour - The captain and his wife were very nice and pleasant. It was a nice 1 hour spent on the water in a boat. Opportunity to take some lovely photos especially with the diamond head backdrop. It is a shoreline tour. We only saw a few fish, but did not see any other sea life. As per the other reviews, there were 4 boxes allowing a view underneath to the sea, but they were not very helpful, so not a true glass bottom tour.
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222mark222
Dec 22, 2024
Great view of Waikiki - Saw a whale and turtle from the side of the boat. The views of Waikiki from the boat were great. We didn’t see much fish through the glass bottom areas of the boat.
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Yeng_v
Oct 31, 2024
Great Hawaii Boat Tour - The boat tour was great! The attendant inside the booth for check in, not so great. Needs major customer service training skills. She wore little devil horns on Halloween to fit her personality and poor customer service.
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Dianaac6105ru
Feb 12, 2025
Just a boat trip - We had wonderful captain and we enjoyed our time, but we didn’t see anything except black and grey fish. Choose snorkelling options for better experience
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Joslynn_e
Dec 29, 2024
Viator Sucks - The whole boat experience and captain/crew were A+, however, booking through Viator was not. The guy said I could spread my mom's ashes, get there with 14 people in tow for the funeral, and was told I couldn't spread the ashes because it was booked wrong. Viator basically ruined the whole purpose of going on the boat, not to mention, the funeral. Thanks Viator, maybe hiring competent english speaking people would help with the miscommunication problem, just thinking out loud!
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