Oʻahu South Shore Cruise: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure

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
  • Experience the underwater sea world of Hawaii from the comforts of the boat
  • A canopy covered deck for shade
  • Bottled water (you’re welcome to bring any food or drinks on board)
  • Dolphin & marine life watching. Whales during winter months
  • See the beautiful evening lights of Waikiki
  • On-board restrooms
  • Sightseeing cruise Day and Evening Sunset
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
  • $1/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
1009 Ala Moana Blvd
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet at the Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F26 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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Lisset_g
Oct 13, 2024
Best crew - Booked it for mom and grandma they loved it! Said crew were the sweetest and made everything possible to get you the best pictures! Definitely recommend!
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Astrid_a
Sep 3, 2024
Must do - 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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Judith_f
Aug 30, 2024
Fish, turtles & dolphins … Oh my! - The 2 guys running the boat were great. Casey and Lorenzo I believe. Not only did we see fish but sea turtles and schools of dolphin. The guys were very knowledgeable (I always ask a lot of questions). Would definitely go back.
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Michael_w
Aug 22, 2024
Great experience - Great crew and experience for the whole Faimly. The crew were very friendly and had tons of knowledge.
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F7319udcrystalm
Aug 15, 2024
The boat trip is amazing! - The trip is amazing. We saw a bunch of fish, 5-6 turtles, and a pod of dolphins! The captain and crew are very friendly and knowledge full. We had really great time!
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Eddlynn
Aug 14, 2024
Dolphins!!! - So much fun. We so many fish. We so DOLPHINS!!!! It was a great experience with great people. We also took pictures by the Diamond Head. We saw turtles.
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Yolanda_c
Aug 7, 2024
Unforgettable Experience! - My parents and I booked this boat ride as our first Hawaii experience as tourists and we were not disappointed! Lorenzo, Cameron and Pua the dog were so kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to be with two other small groups and it was such a fun, beautiful and serene ride. They played music for us, we were able to BYOB, and we saw schools of fish and at least 5 sea turtles! Thank you guys for making our first visit to Hawaii special. This would be a perfect experience for literally anyone!
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431lorat
Aug 26, 2024
Great cruise!! - Nice cruise along the stretch of Waikiki Beach. Captain was accommodating to go off course to let everyone view spotted sea turtles & beautiful fish. A portion of the boat has a canopy to keep you out of the sun if you are concerned about it being too hot. Boat has viewing boxes with a glass opening on each side so you can look for marine life. A quick stop to feed the fish also allowed us to see some gorgeous fish up close! Great trip for families - young and old!
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Letitia_h
Aug 14, 2024
Great crew, we saw a couple of turtles - Crew was great, music was good. Disappointed we didn’t see more sealife. I think the snorkeling folks had the good spots for sealife.
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Q3611iekenw
Aug 20, 2024
Maybe time to change their name? - My family and I took the hour south island tour with Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats this past August, 2024. For the price we would rate it an average experience. The weather was beautiful and the sea was calm, a perfect day to be out on the water. Our captain, Cliff, was quite knowledgeable about the island, a good presenter, and he was also thoughtful enough to avoid any wavvy parts of the ocean for us - he personally gets 4 stars from us. The boat we rode on was clean... and that's about all it had going for it. There were four slits that were made out of glass that were on the bottom of the boat, but none of us were allowed down in that area to see through them - Cliff mentioned it wasn't safe. I don't know how you feel personally, but if you market yourself as a glass bottom boat but don't let your customers experience the glass bottom, you are missing the point entirely. The business gets 2 stars in this area. Considering the overall the experience for what we paid and were expecting, HGBB earns 3 stars this time around.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).