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Oahu’s best days out.
The 7 most popular glass bottom boat cruises, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise in Honolulu for $46: 60 minutes of marine life views and island scenery without getting wet.
Most Popular“Great boat ride ,takes you out to Waikiki bay. Saw some turtles and a whale. Friendly staff. Must do when in Waikiki. Support a local business.”
1-hour Honolulu glass-bottom boat on Oahu’s South Shore: sea turtles, dolphins, reef life, and Diamond Head views from Kewalo Basin. $40.
“The crew was friendly and informative. We were able to see turtles and different kinds of fish (mainly at the top of the water surface).”
90-minute Waikiki sunset cruise on a catamaran with live local stories, Diamond Head views, and a chance to spot dolphins or whales.
“the water was uncommonly rough but going up and down on the waves was the best (E 9 years old). the guide were awesome and welcoming. the cruise was great.”
See Waikiki from the water on a glass-portal cruise from Kewalo Basin. Spot reef fish, turtles, and seasonal whales in about 1 hour.
“We absolutely loved this. Brandon and Stone took us out and they were very informative. We saw fish, a sea turtle, and a pod of humpback whales! It was majestic and such an awesome experience.”
Ride a Waikiki glass bottom boat for an easy South Shore cruise with dolphins, turtles, and glass-portal viewing, plus BYOB.
“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.”
Waikiki sunset glass-bottom boat cruise to Diamond Head: see fish through small viewing windows, Honolulu lights, and a sky-changing sunset.
“It was a nice calming ride. The ship’s crew members were very friendly, however I felt more history about the island would have made the tour better. The views were beautiful and the sunset was breathtaking. I love the addition of the app for picture memories.”
Cruise Waikiki by night on a glass-bottom boat to Diamond Head for Friday fireworks, city lights, marine viewing, and BYO drinks.
“Our tour was changed, the glass bottom boat was not available. We were put on a sail boat instead. Seating was far less comfortable. We took a night trip so that we could watch fireworks from the water, this we did get to see. So I have a split rating overall. I had to select…”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
