We were expecting a boat that would have glass covering much of the bottom. Instead, there were 4 small glass slits through which we saw no marine activity or coral reefs. The only interesting things we saw were not seen through those slits--some sea turtles and a bunch of fish when they threw some food out for them. It was a nice little boat ride, but we didn't see much.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- complimentary photos
- Experienced captain and crew
- Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
- Bottled water
- Marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season
- 60-minute sightseeing cruise
Excludes
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
- $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 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
Return
- 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
Itinerary
PLEASE ARRIVE 20-MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME Located in the Kewalo Basin Harbor at Slip F21. 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 Moana Blvd. we are on the front row of the marina that runs parallel to Ala Moana Blvd. - $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront, near the restrooms, and towards the south end of the harbor closest to Waikiki and Diamond Head. City Bus - Take bus #19, #20, or #42 from Waikiki - Exit at Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave - Walk to the boat in Slip F21
Cruise along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head for stunning views from the water!
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Reviews
It's unpredictable what you may see. Our caption was great 👍. wonderful ride. very accommodating, including a restroom and water.
Knowledgle Captain and guide made our the tour enjoyable. Well worth the price. I would sugguest as a must do
Ian & Stone were knowledgeable, funny and over all good hosts. We got to see plenty of fish, turtles and also learn about the wild life. Ice chest was available and free water. Highly recommend for some family fun.
It just wasn't worth the money i paid for it they roll us out in the water and literally brought us back in after combining 2 tours on boat.
Ian and Tristan were great, very informative, entertaining and interactive the whole ride. This is by far the best value for the money compared to other boat tours offered in the area.
Great activity for kids and older people to be able to enjoy the open waters. Fun to look for sea life and the crew was very helpful and informative.
We had a great time. The two guys were friendly and answered our questions. We saw some turtles, fish, and a sunken submarine.
The boat trip was really nice. We enjoyed seeing the tortoises. I wish we would’ve seen some fish during the trip under the boat, but they did show us several fish species as they threw out food for them and travel along with us on the boat ride overall, it was a very enjoyable trip.
We didn’t see any animals. There was not enough seating! Tour was advertised as 1.5 hour but took just one hour. Owner was nice person though. It is not worth it!
This experience was really fun and affordable. Definitely recommend. The guides wee fantastic and friendly
I had an amazing time on the Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise definitely one of the highlights of my trip! The views were absolutely beautiful, and being able to see marine life through the glass bottom was such a unique and relaxing experience. We were lucky enough to see dolphins, sea turtles, and so many beautiful fish, which made the whole experience even more special. What really made the trip stand out, though, were Brandon and Cameron. They were funny, super energetic, and kept the whole group engaged from start to finish. Their vibe made the cruise even more enjoyable and memorable. If you’re in Waikiki and looking for something fun, laid-back, and a little different, I’d highly recommend this cruise. Great scenery, great atmosphere, and an awesome crew!
Nice tour along Waikiki shoreline! Just the right amount of time! Enjoyed the Hawaiian music and the commentary! Didn't see much in the glass bottom viewing, but saw a turtle, some fish and some dolphins swimming around!
Ian and stone were amazing. They took the time to make sure we seen some wildlife and gave some history. Very knowledgeable. Seen dolphins and turtles. They used some feed and we got to see fish on the surface. Wonderful experience!!!
Great! Saw turtles, dolphins, other. Not through the glass bottom though; to the side of the boat.
Wonderful boat ride! Easy stair exit into the water for snorkeling and all gear was supplied. Highly recommend this excursion while visiting the Hawaiian islands.
Went today with the family worth every penny. We will be returning, tons of fish, dolphins, and turtles to see. Captain, and his first mate were very cool people. Mahalo!!!
Brandon and Stone were great tour guides. They gave us fun island facts. They were engaging with the kids and made the trip fun
We absolutely loved this. Brandon and Stone took us out and they were very informative. We saw fish, a sea turtle, and a pod of humpback whales! It was majestic and such an awesome experience.
We took the fireworks cruise on Friday night. Great, highly recommended. Boat was clean and in good shape and not over crowded.
We saw dolphins and turtles above the water which was ok. Nice boat ride, but nothing visible under the boat.
Amazing experience! The glass-bottom boat tour was wonderful and so unique. The views of the underwater world were fascinating, and everything was perfectly organized. The crew took great care of us and made the trip truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The time we spent on our Glass Bottom Boat trip was well spent. The boat crew were amazing. They were funny, interesting and helpful. We saw a variety of fish and a couple of turtles. The value of the trip was great! It was lots of fun for little money. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
My wife and I had a great time. It was a pleasant ride and we were fortunate enough to see a couple pods of dolphins. Lots of Sea Turtles as well. Would recommend as a good start to the morning.
Great way to start your morning! They have an amazing BOGO deal and kids under 3 are free! It’s a relaxing way to see some turtles and fish as well as stunning views of Waikiki! The crew were very nice and funny and made sure everyone had a great time! I will say it’s completely random what sea life you get to see other than the fish but we did see turtles as well.
Although we did not see any fish dolphins or turtles, the ride was very nice. The guides were great and yes, we enjoyed ourself.
The boat ride was great! Our tour guide was excellent we enjoyed his dad jokes:) We were lucky and got to see sea turtles, dolphins and fish. Overall great experience.
Staff was friendly and mingled with all the passengers with good knowledge of the area well worth the price paid
It was a great value for the money. The guides were knowledgeable and shared information about the wildlife and the area in general. Just being out on the water was a great experience.
Was good, we seen a few dolphins and two turtles, plenty of state fishes. Prompted my kid to want to do snorkeling but I didn’t feel to.
Amazing experience! The captains were wonderful and we got to see a whale family. 10/10 recommend :)
We had a delightful experience on the cruise, appreciating the stunning scenery and the opportunity to observe the remarkable sights of Waikiki from the water.
Hearing the Hawaii stories and seeing the fish and turtles the whole ride was a vibe and our driver and instructor were the bomb..
Great tour. Wonderful crew. Easy tour for everyone to enjoy. Very easy boarding, smooth ride. Provided water which is nice.
Very fun and informative. Really good way to get some local knowledge. We even got some tips on where the less crowded beaches are.
NOT exactly glass bottom boats, should be listed as Glass window viewing from the deck (about 7’ away). Many were confused with this. However, just getting on the water was nice and the captan shared history of most everything we saw while out there. Worth the money I believe but I think they should re market this experience as a short small boat experience with views of the reef from a safe standing observation spot.
We had the best time! It was beautiful out and the captain and deckhand were so awesome! Definitely a great experience all around.
Boat has restroom, shadded area, and it's a nice tour to sit relax and rest your feet while enjoying a peaceful boat ride. I took my 66 year old mother who needed a break from activities and she loved it. We saw spinning dolphins, fish, and turtles. Guides were nice and informative. They also had cold water available. Recommend this tour.
Jim and Kiko were wonderful hosts. We really enjoyed seeing Waikiki from the water. We also saw some fish and several turtles.
The crew were very friendly and informative about the area. They pointed out where the turtles were and told us about the history of the island and the buildings we could see from the boat! All in all a trip worth taking!
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
Enjoyable & look forward time doing it again. Host was knowledgeable & very informative on the sights we saw.
Relaxing trip with friendly, knowledgeable crew. Saw some turtles and fishes plus the waves were calm during our trip.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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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