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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats

Tourist attraction Tour operator Boat rental service

One of the Most Reviewed Tour operators in Honolulu


Address

1025 Ala Moana Blvd Slip F21, Honolulu, HI 96814

Website

www.hawaiiglassbottomboats.com

Contact

(808) 729-6720

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 7 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) experience (17) fish (15) boat (15) turtles (14) tour (13) crew (11) trip (10) captain (10) dolphins (9)
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  • 5/5 Tiffany W. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome experience, we saw coral, native fish, turtles and we even got to see some dolphins luckily! The crew Jason and mike were very nice and funny. They explained a lot about Hawaiian history and the area/animals. It was a great hour and great price. Fun way to explore without actually getting in the water!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice 1 hour tour in the morning at 815am.. We went out to the diamond head end of Waikiki beach and saw fish and spinner dolphins. It wasn't too hot this early in the morning and the crew were really awesome. Kept everyone entertained. Nice music on the boat too and the opportunity for a family photo with diamond head in the background. The crew member helped with this. Would recommend this trip. Short enough for young kids and very safe. Boat has shade too and a toilet.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kriselda B. 2 years ago on Google
    Booked a day before and lucked out with a sunset cruise all to ourselves! There were 7 of us (including a 2 year old and 3 year old) and 1 guy who booked separately - staff said that they would have called it off if we hadn't reserved our spots because they need at least 6 passengers to launch, but the boat itself can hold 40 people, so we had a lot of room to relax! We brought tons of food and drinks (including alcohol), and the boat was stocked with about 3 or 4 coolers filled with ice and tiny water bottles. Our captain explained that since it was the sunset cruise, there are usually fewer creatures to see (as they go...somewhere to sleep? lol), but the lights at the bottom of the glass still helped us see a bit of what was going on beneath us. It was 1.5 hours as opposed to the 1 hour day trips, as it moved slower, and the captain also said he would not be doing much talking unless there was anything we wanted to know more about. They played island music and set a good mood. The most special part was that we GOT TO SEE A MAMA WHALE AND HER BABY!!! Captain said that they were due for a sighting since they hadn't seen any that day, and sure enough, we got to see an incredible sighting. Hands down, the highlight of our journey, though it's tough to say truly because we all enjoyed every bit of it! We saw schools of fish jumping out of the water, likely being chased by a bigger predator. Our kids got to feed some other tropical fish that were swimming around, and the crew on deck told us what all of the different fish were. Finally, we reached Diamond Head - in my opinion, an unprecedented view from the water. Truly, we gained a unique and beautiful perspective of the city from the boat. And at night? It just felt so special. The 1.5 hours flew by, and before we knew it we were back at the dock. Staff was excellent from beginning to end - the experience was phenomenal and I have recommended them to family and friends. Would totally go back to do this again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 scott & sara s. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. The captain and his wife were a wealth of knowledge. Views were spectacular and even got to see some sea turtles and a school of fish along with the most amazing sunset we saw on our trip. Loved seeing all of the sailboats around us too. Would definitely do this again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a really great experience and a must if you are ever in Honolulu. Not only was it a really easy ride on the boat but our guides were super knowledgeable in everything that we came across. It was such an incredible outing because we got to see everything from dolphins to sea turtles and even a whale. I would definitely recommend coming here for a fun and educational tour!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went on the tour for an hour and saw all types of cool stuff. Jim, our tour guide had loads of information about everything. Now our trip we got to see turtles and dolphins and fish's, however your trip may be completely different, but still totally worth it. Side benefit: see the island from the water on a perfect day is just magic, totally recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jerry g. 1 year ago on Google
    The sunset tour in the evening was so soothing and relaxing. While waiting to board we saw 3 sea turtles. The staff was very friendly and amazing. We were a party of 10 and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for a memorable experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rubi m. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! We were able to book the same day, only a few hours before the trip. The crew was super nice and knowledgeable. The captain told us some interesting facts/history about our surroundings. We were able to see fishes and sea turtles. They also let the kids feed the fish, which they loved. It is a nice and relaxing activity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth 4 months ago on Google
    We took the 10 a.m. tour. We saw a couple of turtles swimming on top of the water. It wasn't the right time for dolphins or whales. Fish were abundant thanks to the crew feeding them Our captain, who said he's lived here for 38 years, was very knowledgeable of the area. He pointed out many landmarks.He had a great personality and you can tell he truly loves the area and what he does for a living. Very refreshing, indeed. He even brought his sweet dog along. The prices were reasonable as well. I highly recommend Hawaii Gass Bottom Boat Tour. Per his recommendation, we tried out Nico's restaurant. It was as good as he promised.

  • 5/5 Stacey H. 5 months ago on Google
    We had the best experience and the crew was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel at home on the sea; you felt the vibe the minute you step on board. They took great care of us passengers! We saw turtles, dolphins and yes, beautiful fish while sailing in the Pacific. The boat was clean, the captain clearly knew the waters and the guide gave us wonderful information and fun facts. It was the perfect way to start our day celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to have an adventure in Waikiki. Maholo, Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats! We will be back and this will be one of our first stops! ❤️

  • 5/5 Rob S. 4 months ago on Google
    We booked the trip last minute and I’m so glad we did. Brandon did a fantastic job of providing details and history about the island. He taught us some Hawaiian words on the trip. He showed us sites that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. Even though we didn’t get to see the sunset because of the clouds, the coastline was beautiful at night. Thank you so much for an enjoyable sunset cruise!

  • 5/5 Phil M. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a great time at the Sunset Cruise yesterday. As we pulled out there was a little rain and that created a nice rainbow over the buildings. While we were out we saw a lot of fish, a sea turtle and even some eagle rays during their mating ritual. We passed by a few sailboats as the sun was setting and it created a great backdrop for pictures. Both the captain and captain in training answered all the questions and were playing some great music. It was a great experience I'll tell my friends about for the next time they're on the island.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 7 months ago on Google
    What an amazing experience! We booked last minute taking a chance we’d see a turtle or some fish. We were shocked to see many turtles, a large dolphin pod and many fish. Maleko and Jim created a very fun experience. We loved learning some of the history of the landmarks, parks and beaches we traveled along. Well worth the price. We also love supporting small locally owned businesses! Thanks for the wonderful experience guys!

  • 5/5 Eric N. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience with an amazing crew. Saw lots of beautiful tropical fish, a turtle gliding through the water and was even lucky enough to see a nice pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Highly recommend this glass boat tour. 5 out of 5 stars for the great experience and amazing crew.

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience! We had the pleasure of seeing turtles, dolphins, & tropical fish with a small group that allowed everyone great views and photo opportunities. Our guides, Austin & Jim, were friendly, knowledgeable, and accomadating. Austin had hilarious commentary and Jim took family pictures for everyone. This tour was inexpensive by comparison to others and didn't take up our entire day on the island. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jared J. 7 months ago on Google
    This was such a fun experience and definitely a highlight of my trip. Booked this for my family and we had so much fun! The Captain and crew were very friendly and really made the trip a unique and fun experience. I am so glad we booked this and would definitely recommend it!

  • 5/5 Pamala W. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all the captain & host were kind, wonderful ppl who played awesome Hawaiian music, while we sailed. It was so comfortable, we saw some vestigial sea creatures, and the glass at the Bottom let's you see the beautiful sea! It was a great price for 3ppl and worth it! You must reserve online or by phone and the take cash! Lyft drops u off there n plenty of parking nearby! Great sites to see of South shore!

  • 5/5 Aisha M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a fun experience. I can't remember the two crew members names but they kept the ride lovely and entertaining. The music and scenery was great. I thought there was going to be a glass bottom down the middle of the boat for some reason but there were just some side portal holes to look thru. We didn't really see much through the portals but we did see some fish and turtles near the boat. I was glad to support a local business.

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly tour guides, you get what you pay for . Clean boat, professional staff. Would definitely use them again. Phone customer service helped me find the boat on the loading dock. Nice red, big clear branding on the boat and little entrance at the Pier F

  • 5/5 Holly F. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome guides! Our family had such a great time seeing the beautiful island from the boat, learning all about the area and seeing some ocean wildlife. What a great way to spend an easy hour touring the island and seeing some amazing sights. Guides made the trip so much more memorable.

  • 5/5 Jessica I. 2 years ago on Google
    Captain was awesome while we were out we had the great joy if getting to see some spinner dolphins and sea turtles definitely worth every penny

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an excellent time. We did a sunset cruise then the next morning a wildlife cruise. Lots of turtles! Very nice Captain and staff. Thank You!

  • 5/5 Shabi R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a superb experience. Our captain was very kind and accommodating. Clean boat. Amazing views

  • 5/5 Sheila S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice company, parking can be a little difficult, only water to drink on the tour (free)no food but you can bring your own. See my YOUTUBE review with video of the tour. Last 1 hour, covered boat tour for $39. They will offer to take pictures for you and they are super nice. We'll worth it.

  • 5/5 Hector S. 2 years ago on Google
    My family had a great and relaxing time. The Captain and First Mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw some fish and some sea turtles which was great. But most of all I really just enjoyed cruising the costal area of Waikiki. Got some pretty good pictures.


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