Frequently Asked Questions

We are located in the Kewalo Basin Harbor about a 15 to 20-minute drive from most resorts in Waikiki.

For GPS purposes, our address is 1009 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814. The Haleiwa Queen is docked at slip F21.

Look for the big red sign that says “Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats.” You can find it at the front of the harbor along Ala Moana Boulevard, close to the entrance near the cross street at Ward Ave.

For more information about how to find us for boat tours in Honolulu, HI, give us a call today.

No. You must make your own arrangements to meet us at the Kewalo Basin Harbor. There is plenty of cheap parking at the harbor or you can take a taxi or app-based ride-share services like Uber and Lyft. For more information about how to find us for boat tours in Honolulu, HI, give us a call today.

If you are lost or running late for your tour, please call (808) 753-5156.

The Haleiwa Queen is a 50-foot power catamaran with glass viewing ports on the bottom so you can see what’s going on underwater without ever getting wet! Contact us today for exciting boat tours in Honolulu, HI.

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat

If a member of your group is wheelchair bound, you must call (808) 207-2659 prior to booking in order to make sure we can accommodate.

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Passengers need to be step up onto the ramp, walk the ramp, and step down into the vessel, then guests can be immediately seated.

Make sure to arrive a little bit early! Once on board, there is plenty of space for all our guests. Walkers and collapsible wheelchairs can be brought on board, however, motorized chairs or scooters are not allowed.

Our boat is very stable in the water, so we rarely have people getting seasick. That said, if you’re worried about it or especially prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking your preferred brand of seasickness medication about two hours before boarding the catamaran. Contact us today for more information about our private boat charter in Honolulu, HI.

Expect to see local reef fish, turtles, eels, beautiful living reef formations, and the famous South Shore of Oahu. You’ll also get spectacular views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the cityscape of downtown Honolulu. Sharks, dolphins, and whales may also be seen depending on the season. Contact us today for more information about our boat tours in Honolulu, HI.

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Tours – fishes and turtles

Yes, there is one marine head on the boat. Get in touch with us today to book your private boat charter in Honolulu, HI.

We provide water on all cruises. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks (including adult beverages) on any of our cruises. We even have coolers with ice that you can use. Get in touch with us today to book your private boat charter in Honolulu, HI.

We do not allow guests to swim on our regular public cruises. That said, if you book a private boat charter in Honolulu, HI, you can opt for a swim stop.

Swimming on Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Private Charters

Whale watching season runs from November to May. Get in touch with us today to book your private boat charter in Honolulu, HI.

See whales during whale season with Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats

You can see majestic humpbacks, who are in Hawaiian waters to mate and calve during the winter.

Whale sighting on Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats

Yes, there is limited paid public parking at either end of the harbor. Parking lots are managed and rates set by Diamond Head Parking. Tour companies have no control over pricing.
The current parking rates (as of July 2023) are between $1.05 and $5.24 an hour depending on the lot.

We recommend arriving by taxi or using a rideshare service.