Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
Overview
Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat with shaded bench seating and enjoy incredible views from the six full-sized windows. See green sea turtles and colorful tropical fish grazing among coral and learn about Hawaii’s diverse marine life from your friendly onboard naturalists. This is a great activity for the whole family!
What's Included
- 30-minute glass-bottom boat ride
Meeting Location
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Place
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Accessing our Boarding Ramp requires you walk through some water at the shoreline. Depending on ocean conditions on the day of your cruise, that water may be knee deep.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa?
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Activity code: C-5134GLASS
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- 30-minute glass-bottom boat ride.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 30-minute glass-bottom boat ride
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Accessing our Boarding Ramp requires you walk through some water at the shoreline. Depending on ocean conditions on the day of your cruise, that water may be knee deep.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
