Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise: An Underwater Journey Exploring Oahu’s South Shore

Embark on an underwater adventure with our Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. Explore Oahu’s South Shore, spot sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish, and discover a popular shipwreck. Perfect for groups and special occasions!

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
  • Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Opportunity to view marine life (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season)
  • 60-minute scenic sightseeing cruise
What's Not Included
  • Parking($1/hr Metered parking is available upfront closest to Waikiki and Diamond Head.)
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning South Shore of Oahu! We set sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor heading towards Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). On board the Haleiwa Queen, marvel at the crystal-clear views of the Pacific Ocean floor as we travel above vibrant tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s well-known shipwrecks. Be on the lookout for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks,…

Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
1009 Ala Moana Blvd. Kewalo Basin Harbor, slip F21 (Look for the big RED sign that says Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ali_s
Jan 20, 2025
Not much to see under the... - Not much to see under the glass. But go with open mind to enjoy the ocean, city, and mountains views. My kids enjoyed this so much❤️
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898fayed
Jan 14, 2025
Smooth sailing - Our Captain and his 1st Mate Keiko were accommodating and genial. Our cruise didn’t include much out of the ordinary. A few turtles which we snapped pictures . It was enjoyable and quiet in the water. The tour guide dialogue was interesting. I enjoyed myself. Recommend,
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Nina
Dec 28, 2024
Lovely - Suitable for all groups (families, children, teens, solo travellers, couples), a really comfortable and informative tour. You get to see all sorts of sea creatures. The glass bottoms are all clean so you can see very easily. The team were friendly and helpful.
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Balakrishnan_k
Dec 26, 2024
This is not really glass... - This is not really glass bottom, it is open view of fishes and dolphins in open water but it was very good and worth it
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Bruce_g
Dec 20, 2024
Lots of fun on a very entertaining ride!@ - The ride was great. The crew was fun and entertaining. Beautiful scenery and we saw a lot of fish. The water was very clear.
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Jenn_s
Dec 18, 2024
Nice boat ride - Although we didn't get to see much through the glass bottom at all, we got to see a few schools of fish/fish being fed, turtles in the distance, but overall we had a great boat ride and it was great to be out in the water! I guess the tour before us got to see some whales, but our group got unlucky lol, I'm guessing it is hit or miss what you see depending on time slot. We had booked 10am boat
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Raul_j
Dec 15, 2024
Peaceful boat ride - The guides were great and were fun. They took the time to ensure that the people were having fun and provided historical information on Waikiki.
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Kimberley
Dec 19, 2024
Glass bottom boat - The name of the boat is very misleading. I was expecting the whole bottom of the boat to be glass. Instead, there were four places, about 8' x 2' chute where you could look into and see a glass bottom. The boat captain was great and told little bits of trivia about the area, but didn't get to see many fish looking down into the chutes. A little disappointed.
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Ye_t
Jan 16, 2025
Boat ride only - There was only one turtle and one scoop of fish to be seen. Nothing could be seen from the glass bottom as it was just sand. This is basically a boat ride. If you were hoping to see fish or turtle don’t do it, but if you want a boat ride that’s $40 then do it.
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Maria_y
Jan 13, 2025
not really good - Everything looks very cheap I didn't see any normal animal in the water there are no pictures of what it looks like in reality I will never buy a ticket for that there are small windows on the floor from which you can't see anything at all
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