Glass-Bottom Boat: Oahu's Marine Life Adventure

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: 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
  • 60-minute sightseeing cruise
  • Experienced captain and crew
  • Marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, whales during the season)
  • Canopy-covered deck for shade and comfort
  • Complimentary photos
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
  • $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Additional Information

Experience the stunning beauty of Oahu’s South Shore as the cruise departs from Kewalo Basin Harbor heading towards Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). Marvel at the clear view of the Pacific Ocean floor as the journey takes you over vibrant tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s renowned shipwrecks. Be on the lookout for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins,…

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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Joseph_r
Apr 7, 2026
Nice tour along Waikiki... - 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!
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B1096oumichelled
Mar 30, 2026
Turtle sighting - 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!!!
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Jalened2
Mar 30, 2026
Wonderful ! - Great! Saw turtles, dolphins, other. Not through the glass bottom though; to the side of the boat.
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Susan_w
Mar 27, 2026
Wonderful boat ride! Easy... - 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.
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34wadeb
Mar 26, 2026
Great Experience!! - 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!!!
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Paula_s
Feb 19, 2026
Beautiful views of the island - Brandon and Stone were great tour guides. They gave us fun island facts. They were engaging with the kids and made the trip fun
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Kimberly_c
Jan 24, 2026
Great time! - 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.
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Terry_h
Nov 3, 2025
Great fun and good people running this - We took the fireworks cruise on Friday night. Great, highly recommended. Boat was clean and in good shape and not over crowded.
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822wiktoriam
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing experience! - 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!
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Millicent_s
Oct 18, 2025
Disappointing experience - We saw dolphins and turtles above the water which was ok. Nice boat ride, but nothing visible under the boat.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).