Top 6 Glass Bottom Boat Tours in Waikiki

1.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,192 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46Our pick

Cruise Waikiki’s coast on a 50-foot catamaran, with reef fish and turtles to look for through glass-bottom viewing ports and views toward Diamond Head. The crew shares local stories, and seasonal whale sightings are possible. Bottled water and an onboard restroom are included. Plan for a one-hour trip, not a full glass floor or a guaranteed wildlife encounter.

“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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2.Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu’s South Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,575 reviews · 1 hour · from $40Best value

Board the Haleiwa Queen at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a one-hour cruise toward Lē’ahi. Your English-speaking guide points out Honolulu sights and marine life, while floor-level glass windows offer views of reefs and a shipwreck. Turtles, dolphins and tropical fish may appear, but sightings vary. Bottled water is provided, and you can bring your own drinks, including alcohol.

“Had a lot of fun! Learned a lot about the island and had a great time with our tour guides”

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3.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Board the 50-foot Haleiwa Queen at Honolulu’s Ala Moana Harbor for a 90-minute cruise along Waikiki’s south shore. The crew shares local stories as you look toward Diamond Head and the city skyline at sunset. Bottled water is provided, and you can bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol. Crew members have included Courtney and Tristan, though the team may vary.

“This was such a nice, relaxing short cruise with a beautiful sunset. It was a really chill atmosphere with good music and laid-back, easy going guides. We even got lucky and saw a couple of whales!”

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4.Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Board the Haleiwa Queen, a 50-foot power catamaran, for a one-hour cruise from Kewalo Basin past Waikiki toward Diamond Head. Look for reef fish and turtles through the boat’s underwater viewing ports, and keep an eye out for dolphins or seasonal whales. The crew shares local stories, and bottled water is included.

“Great tour. Wonderful crew. Easy tour for everyone to enjoy. Very easy boarding, smooth ride. Provided water which is nice.”

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5.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

From Kewalo Basin, cruise Oahu’s South Shore aboard a roomy, canopy-covered catamaran. Look through small glass-bottom viewing ports for marine life, and watch for sea turtles, dolphins, and whales during whale season. The crew, including captains such as Casey and Lorenzo, shares local commentary and takes complimentary photos. Bring your own drinks if you like, but treat wildlife sightings as a bonus, not a promise.

“Fun and breathtaking views we saw dolphins and lots of fish. It was perfect and the crew was informative and funny.”

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6.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Fireworks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $61

Cruise from Kewalo Basin along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, then watch Friday night’s fireworks from offshore. The 60-minute trip uses a 50-foot catamaran with underwater viewing ports, though the show and glass-bottom viewing are only part of a short evening outing. Bottled water is included, and you can bring your own food and drinks.

“Amazing views of the fireworks, it felt like we had the best location on the water among the different boats! The crew was absolutely fantastic too, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We learned about upcoming things to do in the area and a local farmers market!”

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