Waikiki Beach Cruise: Explore Marine Life with Glass Bottom Boat in South Shore Oahu

Experience the beauty of Oahu’s South Shore on a glass-bottom boat cruise. Explore marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish, in their natural habitat. Perfect for groups and special occasions.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 off Ala Moana Blvd. we are on the front row of the marina that runs parallel to Ala Moana Blvd. \n- $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront, near the restrooms, and towards the south end of the harbor closest to Waikiki and Diamond Head.\n\nCity Bus\n- Take bus #19, #20, or #42 from Waikiki\n- Exit at Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave\n- Walk to the boat in Slip F21\n- Waikiki Beach - Cruise along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head for stunning views from the water!
What's Included
  • Experienced captain and crew
  • Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season)
  • 60-minute sightseeing cruise
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
  • $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Additional Information

Experience the splendor of Oahu’s South Shore on our journey from Kewalo Basin Harbor to Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). Marvel at the transparent view of the Pacific Ocean bed as we sail over thriving tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s renowned shipwrecks. Watch for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and colonies of tropical fish, all observable from our ship’s decking via our glass-bottom boat viewports. The ocean has never been revealed to you in this way before!

Ideal for groups large and small. Reserve an entertaining tour with your loved ones while you’re in Hawaii. It’s an excellent activity for convention attendees, team building, military outings, local school excursions, or wedding voyages presenting you on your wedding day with the splendid scenery of Oahu’s coastline.

IMPORTANT: Our team will put in their utmost effort to enable guests to view marine life, however given that there are factors beyond our control, we are UNABLE to promise any animal sightings.

  • We cannot accommodate power wheelchairs. There is one step across from the dock to board the boat
  • We recommend bringing infants in a car seat or hands-free carrier
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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Armetta_m
Aug 17, 2024
2024 HI Trip - Enjoyable & look forward time doing it again. Host was knowledgeable & very informative on the sights we saw.
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Kathleen_u
Aug 11, 2024
Relaxing - Relaxing trip with friendly, knowledgeable crew. Saw some turtles and fishes plus the waves were calm during our trip.
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Teresa_m
Jul 31, 2024
Great tour! - I went on this tour with my husband and his parents and we had a great time. The captain was funny and pointed out so many interesting things. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Amir_l
Jul 26, 2024
“Glass Bottom” boat??? No, it’s not. - Austin and Rob were the perfect tour guides. Fun, informative, and exciting. I’d highly recommend this tour. Although it should be stated that it’s not REALLY a “glass bottom” boat. It has 4 squares of “glass” that you can look into on each corner of the boat.. but to call it a “glass bottom boat” is really misleading.
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Shardos
Jul 21, 2024
Fun in the sun - This was an enjoyable sightseeing tour. We did see quite a few turtles swimming around and the crew were very happy to slow down so everyone could see them . We didn’t see any fish through the glass bottom floor nor did we see dolphins due to the high swell and waves over the past few days. The Captain was very friendly and informative.
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Klou81
Jul 18, 2024
Morning Boat Ride - This was a really fun experience! My husband and I had a great time! The time on the water gives amazing views of the water, shorelines, and wildlife. The crew was great as well and provided a lot of knowledge about the area. I would totally do this cruise again!
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Marisol_l
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful experience - Both of our captains were very friendly and informative! They answered any questions we had and also showed us fishes from Hawaii and we saw a sea turtle. The turtle was a bit far but the captain made every effort for us to see it. We enjoyed our boat cruise!
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Leticia_m
Jul 9, 2024
Great - We had a great experience! We seen Dolphins, Beautiful fishes & Turtles… love it. My family’s really like it! Just wish was little more longer it’s a nice 1 hr rid.
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Kristine_k
Jun 28, 2024
Seeing a turtle in n the... - Seeing a turtle in n the water was a neat experience. We expected more areas of the boat bottom to be glass. Thankfully we were on a small tour, so were able to watch.
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Tejal_l
Aug 27, 2024
The glass could have been... - The glass could have been more clear. We did not see any fishes or turtles. They should have canceled the tour if weather is too windy instead of giving bad experience
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