Oʻahu South Shore Cruise: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

Embark on a captivating glass bottom boat tour in Waikiki, exploring the stunning South Shore of Oʻahu. Discover the rich history, encounter marine life, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.

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 cruise
  • Experienced captain and crew
  • Complimentary photos
  • Bottled water
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity
  • Alcoholic beverages (guests may BYOB)
Additional Information

Join us on a journey of discovery and beauty as we sail towards Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) on Oʻahu’s South Shore aboard our spacious 50ft power catamaran, the Haleiwa Queen. With 49 seating positions, onboard lavatory, sun-protected deck, and free beverages, we have your comfort in mind. You’ll gain insights into the history of Waikīkī, once home to royals…

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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Veronica_d
Jan 25, 2026
Intimate and Magical Experience - Kash and Holly were so friendly and knowledgeable about the island. They made it so fun. The night was magical and we became family with the other guest on the boat. Intimate, beautiful and magical experience.
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Jennifer_e
Jan 25, 2026
Very nice boat ride - Very kid friendly, the boat driver and tour guide knew a lot of information and was very nice. We saw spinner dolphins, a turtle, and fish. I will say that we mostly just looked of the edge of the boat from the bench that kids stand on against the railing, the glass bottom part wasn't as relevant because you have to lift kid up above a rectangular wall to see the glass bottom part so it's not as easy and not as much to see. I thought it was more of a glass bottom that the kids could sit or stand on to look at fish. But overall everyone had a nice time, beautiful weather and views!
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A1203qcjoea
Jan 23, 2026
A fun and reasonably priced excursion! - Great value and a lot of fun. During our sunset cruise we saw a whale and sea turtle. Their bring your own policy for drinks and food, made it easy to bring a backpack with items we wanted. A great experience that really added a cool highlight to our Oahu adventure. I highly recommend this to anyone, couples, or groups.
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Jo_h
Jan 21, 2026
Excellent boat ride. Very... - Excellent boat ride. Very informative and fun. We went in the afternoon and saw few turtles 🐢 a d lots of fishes! Love the Diamond Head view.
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Danielle_k
Jan 21, 2026
It was so fun! Make sure... - It was so fun! Make sure to take motion sickness medicine if you easily get motion sick. When we went it was windy.
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Lightpacker531170
Jan 20, 2026
Highlight of our trip to Hawaii! - Our captain was great, very informative and even willing to go a bit overtime when whales came into view. We also saw some turtles. The bigger things you see on the water. But you see fish, coral, and marine life through the glass bottoms that are like windows in parts of the boat. Everyone can see around those windows because there is more than one. Nice crew and well-behaved visitors. They don't sell alcohol on board, so you don't get people who grow loud and obnoxious after a few drinks. They offer free water and allow you to consume your own snacks.
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Marie_a
Jan 18, 2026
Staff were so kind and... - Staff were so kind and truly welcoming. We were able to see sea turtles and see the fish come up for food.
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Sheila_f
Jan 17, 2026
Great Glass Bottom Boat Experience. - Austin and Sofia lacerated a very welcoming and comfortable environment. They were knowledgeable and friendly and the boat ride was delightful. The only thing we would change is to make it longer!
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Alfred_a
Jan 19, 2026
Great for young kids or kiddos on the spectrum - Was a pretty good trip. We got lucky and saw two whales. Great short trip for kids! Open air seating with railing all around and they had a small restroom on the boat. Water was also provided.
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Orangecat1
Jan 17, 2026
There's NO glass bottom - There is no glass bottom. The listing photo shows people standing over a large glass floor, which is completely false. Instead, there are small, corner viewports that are useless. We saw nothing, and our kids couldn’t safely or realistically see through them at all.
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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).