Daytime Waikiki Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- narrated by knowledgeable crew
- Glass-Bottom Views on Oahu.
- Oahu's Premier Glass-Bottom Adventure.
Full description
Enjoy the beauty of Oahu’s South Shore as we head out from our slip in the Kewalo Basin Harbor and head toward Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). While aboard the Haleiwa Queen, enjoy the clear view of the Pacific Ocean floor as we cruise over live tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s popular shipwrecks. Keep an eye out for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish, all visible from the deck of our vessel through our glass-bottom boat viewports. You’ve never seen the ocean like this before!
Perfect for large or small groups, book a fun-filled tour with Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats for your family or friends while visiting Hawaii. It’s a great activity for convention groups, employee appreciation days, military group outings, and local school field trips. We also offer wedding photo tours showcasing you on your wedding day against the beautiful backdrop of Oahu’s coastline.
Included / Excluded
- 60-minute sightseeing cruise
- Narrated by experienced captain and crew
- Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
- Parking
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Meeting point
Start Location
1009 Ala Moana Blvd, SLIP F21, Honolulu
We’re in the Kewalo Basin Harbor, about a 15 to 20-minute drive from most resorts in Waikiki. For GPS purposes, our address is 1009 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814. The Haleiwa Queen is docked at slip F26. Look for the flags and BIG RED SIGN that says Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats. You can find it at the front of the harbor along Ala Moana Boulevard, close to the entrance near the cross street at Ward Ave.
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Know before you book
- Check availibility
- check for priority Boarding
- Tour Leaves ontime
Know before you go
- Guests may bring any outside food or drinks (alcoholic beverages are acceptable)
- Mobile wheelchair accessible
- Tour Leaves on time
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made more than 24-hours before the tour start time will receive a full refund.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Parking Close By
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
The captain was top notch. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The highlight of the tour for sure. The boat was fine, but don't expect to see anything through the "glass bottom". The glass is minimal, and only viewable looking through portals. I was really disappointed when first arriving on the boat, but looking at other glass bottom boats in the marina I saw that they too only had small portals. The main issue is this tour never stops over a reef so you can actually look at fish. They throw food out and you can see a few fish come to eat over the side. It was a nice cruise with a great captain.
Went on the 11:45 am ride. It was hot waiting to board the boat. There’s very little shade, I’d suggest bringing along an umbrella if you’re worried about cooking in the sun. Once we boarded, Captain Ian and mate Stoney (sorry if that’s not how you spell it) were welcoming and knowledgeable. There’s drinking water available, as well as a bathroom. You can bring snacks and drinks too. We saw a sea turtle before boarding, and one more large female (Ian knows the difference) as we were leaving the harbor. As we passed over the reef areas, you could see fish through the glass bottom. At one point, Stoney threw out a little fish food, and lots of fish swarmed near the boat. Then we saw several Spinner Dolphins in the water, even a young one with its mom. Ian even saw a shark, but it never resurfaced for us to see it. Thoroughly enjoyed our boat ride!! Thank you! FYI - I paid $13.57 for 3 hours of parking in the adjacent lot to the marina.
Ian and Cam were so kind and knowledgeable! Such a fun experience!!!!! Definitely recommend and thankful for the time
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible (only collapsible wheelchairs - must notify crew in advance)
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible (only collapsible wheelchairs - must notify crew in advance)
- Most travelers can participate
- We cannot accommodate power wheelchairs.
- We recommend bringing infants in a car seat or hands-free carrier
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers