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Glass-bottom Boat Reef Tour

Overview
Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat. Your expert naturalist guide provides insight to the world of corals and colorful tropical fish. View Kona's coastline, mountains, historical sights, and maybe even spot frolicking dolphins or seasonal whales. This 50-minute tour is a must for all ages, from kids to avid divers and snorkelers eager to learn more about Hawaii's unique marine life. Bring along your camera and wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Sit back and relax while the boat skims over the reef, putting you within inches of the underwater world. Marian was specially designed and built for just this experience.  

Note: We are located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Please ensure you are on the correct island prior to booking. We cannot wave our cancelation/refund policy for booking when on a different island.
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Sun 23 Feb
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Starting at $65.95
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $65.95
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What's Included
Local guide
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Water and Ginger ale
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departs from Kailua Pier, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The pier is adjacent to the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI. You may park in this lot.
  • Check in at the boat 10 minutes prior to departure
  • Insure you budget 10 minutes to park and walk to the boarding location.
  • Meet the boat midway down pier on left side. Look for blue and yellow flags on boat mast.
  • This tour requires reconfirmation with the local supplier
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult (Two children/infants max per one adult)
  • The boat will leave at the time of departure so please be on time.
  • Not recommended for those extremely prone to sea sickness
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks are now optional for passengers and crew
What To Expect
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Kona Glassbottom Boat - Kailua Bay Charter Co.
Our tour departs from the Kailua Pier on the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii Island) and will take you on a glass bottomed boat adventure in Kailua Bay. Cruise along the coastline hovering within inches of the coral reef. Enjoy a lively narration by a knowledgeable marine naturalist as you take in the beauty above and below the ocean’s surface. An eco-tour that is fun for all ages! Private Charters available!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (204)
Tia
Dec 2022
This boat trip is very short and really not a good bang for the buck. Also, the “glass-bottom” boat has like little squares or windows of glass that one peeks out of to see a few fish and some other sea life. Now the sea life no one can control but going on this boat really isn’t the best way to see Hawai’i marine life. Money can be used in better ways. However, the tour guide was friendly and knew a lot about every fish.
SharonHos
Dec 2022
Not really worth the cost. Good for kids and there were several crying ones. The girl host was very nice and informative but the boat didn't go very far out past the docks, only saw coral.
Kelly_M
Dec 2022
The staff was very knowledgeable, and visibility was great we saw a lot of fish living on the reef - definitely worth it !!!

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