Oʻahu South Shore: Glass Bottom Catamaran Tour

Embark on a daytime boat tour in Waikiki and experience the beauty of Oʻahu’s South Shore. Sail aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, learn the history of Waikīkī, and explore the vibrant ocean floor with magnified glass bottom viewports.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kewalo Basin - PLEASE ARRIVE 20-MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME
    Located in the Kewalo Basin Harbor at Slip F26. 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…
What's Included
  • Learn about the history and culture of Hawaiʻi
  • Dolphin & marine life watching. Whales during winter months
  • A canopy covered deck for shade
  • Bottled water (you’re welcome to bring any food or drinks on board)
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include a parking fee. Kewalo Basin Harbor is a pay to park Harbor. The city bus from Waikiki to the harbor takes approx 20 minutes
  • Alcoholic drinks (BYOB is ok).
  • Gratuities (optional) Captain and Crew split all gratuities.
  • Transportation to and from the marina
  • $2-4/hr Metered parking is available upfront
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of Oʻahu’s South Shore as we sail toward Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, a 50ft power catamaran with 49 seats, an onboard restroom, a shaded deck, and complimentary beverages. Discover the history of Waikīkī, where chiefs and commoners once resided. Our local crew members, born and raised here, will share…

Location
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F21 Look for the BIG RED SIGN **Car** - GPS: 1025 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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Jeancv9371rl
Jun 24, 2025
👍from a Hawaii resident. - I live here and accompany every mainland visitor on your perfect 1 hr trip. It's not too costly. I feel very safe every time. On a small boat it is more personal: ike a friend is showing us around. Mahalo to the chill pilot and assistant for that. Good for non snorkling newbies to boat trips. If they liked it they can always book a longer or a snorkeling trip after. Has shade as we see beautiful waikii to diamondhead and turtle canyon. Saw some sealife. But best is moving on the water and being surrounded by the ocean and wind . It's restorative to me every time I take someone.
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Quest36687918729
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely afternoon on the water - We chose the glass bottom boat tour after my husband had taken a terrible fall, and we were limited in what we could do. We were so glad that we did. It was so much fun being out on the water with captain Jim and Cam. We saw plenty of fish and turtles, and it would have been great, even without those sightings, just getting a view of the land from the water was worth the trip. I highly recommend this for anyone, including the great recommendation of the restaurant Moku by Jim.
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Ron_b
May 28, 2025
We had a great time. The... - We had a great time. The captain was funny and informative. Definitely worth the price of admission.
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Karyn_o
May 18, 2025
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Tour is Great! - The Waikiki glass bottom boat tour was fantastic! The captain was welcoming, kind, and funny. The crew were great, took pictures, pointed out points of interest, and fed the fish to keep the fish swimming with the boat. We got a lot of information on boats in the marina and out on the water. It was a great time!
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Hong_w
May 10, 2025
It is very nice to see... - It is very nice to see the shore line on the boat from the ocean , Casey is a great guide, he is friendly and funny, we learned a lot Honolulu history during this short tour.
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Krisielle_m
Apr 9, 2025
This was a fun experience... - This was a fun experience for me and my kids!! My daughter love it!! The hour felt pretty short especially when you’re enjoying the beautiful Hawaii ocean views. My daughter didn’t want leave!
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Catherine_p
Apr 7, 2025
Great! - This was a fun time out on the ocean. The crew was especially nice and fun to be with. We saw a gorgeous large turtle and the breeze and gentle waves made for a fun time. Looking through the glass bottom sections was interesting too.
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Aimee_k
Feb 2, 2025
Knowledgeable and super... - Knowledgeable and super friendly! We didn’t see much but the ride was nice, even though it was still a bit bumpy from the earlier storm.
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Martha_o
Apr 12, 2025
Not guaranteed to see... - Not guaranteed to see anything so it’s disappointing when you don’t. No coral even pointed out to us.
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Dianaac6105ru
Feb 12, 2025
Just a boat trip - We had wonderful captain and we enjoyed our time, but we didn’t see anything except black and grey fish. Choose snorkelling options for better experience
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).