Morning Wildlife Cruise in Waikiki, Oahu
4.8
19 Ratings
Honolulu
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • $1/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Additional Information

Take advantage of calm ocean conditions and crystal clear waters on the perfect trip for any wildlife enthusiast. Explore tropical reefs and shipwrecks that are home to honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish. The mornings on Oahu’s South Shore offer are perfect for looking through glass-bottom boat viewports. This is the most peaceful time of day to cruise on the Pacific Ocean and see the iconic Waikiki beach boardwalk.

Perfect for large or small groups. Book a fun-filled tour with your family or friends while visiting Hawaii. It’s a great activity for convention groups, team building, 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Our crew will make every effort possible to allow guests to see marine life, but since there are conditions beyond our control, we CANNOT guarantee any animal sightings.

  • Lifejackets are provided for all passengers
Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
Located at Kewalo Basin Harbor at Slip F21. Look for the BIG RED SIGN Driving: Enter near Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave. We are on the front row of the marina - parallel to Ala Moana Blvd. $1/hr Metered parking is available City Bus: Take bus #19, #20, or #42 from Waikiki to Ala Moana Blvd + Ward Ave
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(19 Ratings)
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891luannel
Jan 29, 2022
A Must do Adventure When Visiting Oahu - We really enjoyed the morning wildlife cruise we purchased. We saw turtles, whales, dozens of different types of fish, & the dolphins. It was even better than we anticipated. The crew was very knowledgeable & entertaining. We highly recommend this company & look forward to returning.
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Lonniec297
Jan 28, 2022
Awsome sea life! - Seeing dolphins and sea turtles was really the highlight of the cruise. The captian and mate are very friendly make you feel welcome and are very informative about the local area. Have your camera ready all the time!
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Billtc810od
Nov 10, 2021
Traveling with my sister - Saw sea turtles...awesome The 7:00 wildlife tour was canceled, but we did see quite a bit Go in the morning while the sea is calm
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Chazpsd
Oct 11, 2021
Great morning! - This was great! We went on the morning cruise at 8:15am. I highly reccommend it. We saw lots of fish. They do toss a little food into the water to attract the fish. So that was fun to watch them eat. We also had a pod of dolphins swim with the boat for about ten minutes. They love to swim in the wake of the boat. We also saw sea turtles. My point is you will see wildlife. The captain was friendly and the mate was informative and humorous. I liked the authentic Hawaiian music they played as we motored out. They were both very chill and let you enjoy the scenery. The boat was clean and well maintained. There is also plenty of seating and there is a head on board (restroom). The marina and kiosk is easy to find and there is parking right in front but of course it was early. It is about $1.00 an hour. Be aware - don't park on the side where there are no meters. It looks like free parking but it is for registered vehicles only. Be aware there are viewing compartments where you look down into the ocean. There are not huge sections of the bottom of the boat which are glass. I know these exist elsewhere on other islands and in other parts of the world. But the water is very clear and you can see all the way to the bottom and you do see wildlife. And there are several of these compartments and many prople can stand around each one. My eight year old had a good time and my wife loved it. And even though the seas were a little choppy the ride was somewhat smooth. This is due to the design of the boat. Great trip and good viewing! Please tip! We went on many tours and noticed how many people did not tip. Covid hit the islands hard so adding a little extra back into the economy helps. We highly reccommend this tour!
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Sassibassi
Aug 27, 2021
Quick morning cruise - Fun early morning cruise from the marina towards Diamond Head. Boat captain gave us a little history about Honolulu, some recommendations and pointed out a couple of turtles along the way.
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Gayjean
Aug 18, 2021
Great Adventure - We had a great time. The Captain and crew made the experience fun and memorable. The view was spectacular. Enjoyed seeing the sea turtles and fish, we would have seen more if the storm wasn't moving in. Great experience!
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Coco
Aug 16, 2021
Almost like snorkeling, but you stay dry - Crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and they did a great job of keeping us entertained and engaged. Boat was spacious and didn’t feel overcrowded with four Lots of aquatic life to be seen as well as notable points of interest on land.
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K3361rupaula
Aug 14, 2021
Glass bottom boat tour - Had a great time, very informative. Too bad it goes by so quickly. We were on the Don Ho with Kai and Mike, they were awsome!
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82julieannah
Jul 24, 2021
Wonderful way to start a Hawaiian 🌺 Day. - A spectacular way to start a morning in Hawaii. The Crew was amazing hospitable and knowledgeable. I would recommend this morning trip to solo travelers, family, and first time boat adventures. Super safe and fun on the water. Thank you!
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Michelledx441li
Jan 18, 2024
Not glass bottom I was expecting - It is NOT a fully glass bottom boat - there are 4 square portals that allow you to look at the bottom. The deck hand threw some treats in and we saw some fish come up to feed. Mainly just an open boat cruise with seats and some were shaded with canopy. There were ladders to portal but it was never stated if we could climb down them and view from there.
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