Kailua Bay Charter Company – Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Step aboard a comfortable glass bottom boat and glide along the calm Kailua-Kona shoreline, where clear water reveals a living tapestry of...
Reef Views Without Getting Wet
Big Island Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Big Island glass bottom boat tours let you look into Kona and Kohala reef water without putting on a mask or fins. Ride from Kailua Bay or Anaehoomalu Bay for a short boat tour with coral, tropical fish and coastline views right below your feet.
Your Big Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour
A Big Island glass bottom boat tour is an easy ocean tour for guests who want reef views without swimming. You stay dry on the boat while windows in the hull frame the coral, fish and moving blue water below.
Kailua Bay Charter Company's Glass Bottom Boat Tour departs from Kailua Bay on the Kona Coast aboard the Marian and is listed at about 50 minutes. Ocean Sports offers a shorter glass bottom boat ride along Anaehoomalu Bay on the Kohala Coast, listed at about 30 minutes.
This is a good choice for families, non-swimmers, younger kids, older travelers or anyone who wants a quick look below the surface without snorkel gear. Pick the departure area that fits your plans, then check meeting location, tour time, weather and ocean conditions before booking.
Big Island Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Ocean Sports – Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Discover the underwater beauty of Anaeho’omalu Bay without ever getting wet. This 30-minute glass bottom boat tour offers an easy, family-friendly way...
Big Island Glass Bottom Boat Tours FAQ
What Big Island glass bottom boat tours can I book?
Current Big Island glass bottom boat options include Kailua Bay Charter Company’s Glass Bottom Boat Tour from Kailua Bay and Ocean Sports’ Glass Bottom Boat Tour from Anaehoomalu Bay.
How long are Big Island glass bottom boat tours?
Current glass bottom boat tours are short ocean rides. Kailua Bay Charter Company’s tour is listed at about 50 minutes, while Ocean Sports’ Anaehoomalu Bay tour is listed at about 30 minutes.
Do I need to swim on a glass bottom boat tour?
No. Glass bottom boat tours are designed for reef viewing from the boat. You can look through the viewing windows without snorkeling, diving or getting in the water.
What might I see from the glass bottom boat?
You may see coral reef, tropical fish and the underwater landscape below the boat. Visibility and marine life vary with weather, ocean conditions and the route.
Who is a Big Island glass bottom boat tour good for?
A glass bottom boat tour can be a good match for families, non-swimmers, younger kids, older travelers or anyone who wants a short ocean activity without snorkel gear.