Oahu · GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT & SUBMARINE TOURS
11 reviewed
The good glass-bottom boat & submarine tours on Oahu fill up fast, and the best fill up first. Ranked below are the 11 to beat, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar closes.
Ride an electric submarine scooter in Oahu’s Maunalua Bay, spot turtles and fish, and cruise past Diamond Head on a 2-hour tour.
“The best underwater adventure Hawaii has to offer, being able to explore the ocean and feed the turtles and fish. It was truly an incredible experience. My son loved it. The captain and the guide were amazing! Highly recommended.”
1-hour Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise from Honolulu. See turtles, fish and possible dolphins or whales without getting wet.
“So awesome, we got to see a whale , dolphins, turtles and fish several different types . My 7yo loved it and so did I , the tour guide captions were totally cool and we had fun! Will be booking again and recommending them to other friends and family, thank you guys so much !”
1-hour Honolulu South Shore glass-bottom boat over reefs and shipwrecks. See sea turtles, dolphins, great views, and bring your own drinks.
“The tour was great! We saw turtles, fish, and dolphins! The guides were great and gave great recommendations for local spots.”
Waikiki Atlantis Submarine Adventure: 45 minutes underwater in a 64-passenger glass-bottom sub, with reefs, turtles, and sunken planes.
“Worth every penny. Its interesting to see what the conservationists are doing with the man made reefs to bring life back to the area. We enjoyed our hostess, and ask her for sushi recommendations! Mahalo.”
90 minutes on a Waikiki catamaran at sunset with live local narration, Diamond Head views, and a chance at whales and dolphins.
“This was a great late afternoon out on the water overlooking Waikiki. Good value for money and enough time to capture images of the Sunset and the city from an Ocean distance!”
A 1-hour Waikiki cruise with clear reef viewing ports, local stories, and great city views from a stable catamaran. Easy fun for families.
“The boat ride was great! Our tour guide was excellent we enjoyed his dad jokes:) We were lucky and got to see sea turtles, dolphins and fish. Overall great experience.”
Ride the Atlantis XIV submarine off Waikiki for 100-foot views of fish, coral, turtles, and artificial reef wrecks, plus ship/plane sites.
“Activity was great. Your guide was very funny and knowledgeable. I would recommend”
Sail Waikiki at sunset on the Majestic by Atlantis with a welcome drink, panoramic views, and a full bar across three decks.
“Very beautiful views on the boat. Seeing sunset on the way out the sea and seeing the Waikīkī lit up at night with the fireworks. The experience that definitely like to do it again.”
Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise from Kewalo Basin with a roomy covered catamaran, BYOB, and marine-life spotting off Oahu’s South Shore.
“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!”
A one-hour Waikiki sunset cruise with glass-bottom viewing, Waikiki-to-Diamond Head water views, and chances to spot fish and wildlife.
“First things first… The shark review!!! Solid shark shaped 5 stars! For 50 years, I’ve had a “never will I ever swim within eleventy million miles of where sharks may exist!!! But today…today as soon as we got to the shark spot, me and the sharks, we made eye contact and it was love at first sight (for me at least). Watching them watch me watch them watch me watch them just majestically swimming around all cutsie like, them just as curious about what was going on above the surface as I was about what was going on in their beady little eyes below the surface…I stopped myself several times…”
Watch Waikiki’s Friday fireworks from the water on a glass-bottom cruise, with nighttime views, marine life, and BYO snacks.
“Captain was awesome and very skilled, a fun night for all ages. Beautiful views of Waikiki beach and the Friday night fireworks.”
