Kona Glassbottom Boat Cruise: Coral Reef Observation Tour with Marine Naturalist tours, activities, fun things to do in Big Island(Hawaii)

Kona Glassbottom Boat Cruise: Coral Reef Observation Tour with Marine Naturalist

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Highlights

Fun, educational and affordable boat tour

Great for families with kids of all ages

Private charters available for private parties, family reunions, school groups & special occasions

Custom built wooden glass bottom boat with covered seating area

Conveniently departs from Kailua-Kona Pier

Reviews

We enjoyed our time! Beautiful fish

Jan2020

Posted on: 2020/02/23 | Jan2020

Disappointing

Colin

Posted on: 2020/02/09 | Colin

Big Island

1.5 hour(s)

Available Daily

Pick-up not available

Not Accessible

What to expect

Kona Glassbottom Boat is an affordable and family friendly ocean adventure! Cruise the tropical reef, observe marine life and enjoy a lively narration by knowledgeable marine naturalists. Also available for private charters.

To protect our visitors and activity providers, precautionary measures will be set up to monitor and mitigate the spread of potential disease. Please see the additional notes below for more details.

Depart from the Kailua-Kona Pier for a fun, educational marine eco-tour with Kona Glassbottom Boat. Enjoy expert narration by a certified marine naturalist as your cruise the reef observing Hawaii’s tropical marine life. This custom built glass bottom boat is fully covered and offers lots of shaded seating making for a comfortable experience on board. The design of the hull draws only 2 1/2 feet of water which means it can bring guests within inches of the coral reef. Trips are limited to 24 passengers so everyone can have great views. Every seat is a “window” seat with a view of the glass bottom.

Custom Private Charters Available!

The boat is also great for private charters, an ideal and affordable venue for school groups, events, family reunions, private whale watch charters and private sunset cruises. The viewing boxes can be converted to tables for dining or appetizers. You may bring your own food and drinks.

What will we see?

The boat was designed to allow access to very shallow water, creating ideal conditions to view more colors than in deeper water. Get an up close look at coral reefs and colorful tropical fish. Keep an eye out for sea turtles and friendly dolphin pods. If you have already been snorkeling, this is a great way to learn about what you saw and ask questions. The on-board marine naturalists are friendly, knowledgeable and offer great information about the coral reef ecosystem.

Boat Information:
Name:	Marian
Size:	36 ft. Glass Bottom Boat
Capacity:	24 Passengers
Safety:	Lifeguard-certified crew members always on board
Accessibility:	The boat is not wheelchair accessible
Amenities:	Marian is designed for uncrowded, shaded comfort, comfortable cushioned benches, and clear viewing area. Every seat is a window seat, but if you like, you can go up forward to the bow for sun and photography. The boat is very safe and completely “baby proof” as well. The boat is also equipped with an onboard restroom.

Packages

Now Available - Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (1 hour) [up to 8 passengers]

USD 94.25

Temporarily Unavailable - Shared Glassbottom Reef Tour

USD 53.86

Currently selected

Now Available - Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (1 hour) [up to 8 passengers]

USD 94.25

*Price is person.

Please Note:
• Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, all tours cannot exceed more than 10 passengers including the staff and crew.
• If you have less than 8 people, you can still make the trip private for your group if you buy out 8 seats.

You may also extend your tour up to 4 hour private charter with the additional hourly options at check out.

Overview

Morning, Afternoon, Evening

1.5 hour(s)

Available Daily

Without pick-up

Not Accessible

Inclusions: Cruise fee / Guide

Schedule

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Start time :

06:30

Check-in

07:00

Glassbottom Boat Charter (1 hr)

08:00

Check-out

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Location

Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

Notes

Restrictions

This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
The boat's boarding ramp has one small step and a ramp about 4 ft long which cannot accommodate guests with wheelchair. Guests with canes or walkers can participate in the tour.

Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)

You can book a minimum of 8 and maximum of 8.

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
Due to COVID-19, all guests must follow these policies:
1. Wear a face mask
2. Pass a mandatory health screening at the entrance
3. Practice Social Distancing when possible
4. Provide contact information when booking for contact tracing purposes

Currently selected

Temporarily Unavailable - Shared Glassbottom Reef Tour

USD 53.86

Child (Age 2-12)

USD 26.93

Infant (Age 0-1)

free

Stay dry as you explore the undersea world off the Big Island's rich Kona Coast, by glassbottom boat! A great adventure
for kids! Fun and educational too!

Child (Age 2-12)

USD 26.93

Infant (Age 0-1)

free

Overview

Morning, Afternoon

1.5 hour(s)

Available Daily

Without pick-up

Not Accessible

Inclusions: Cruise fee / Guide

Schedule

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Start time :

09:30

Check-in

09:45

Kailua Bay Glassbottom Boat Cruise (1 hr)

10:45

Check-out

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Location

Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

Notes

Restrictions

This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
The boat's boarding ramp has one small step and a ramp about 4 ft long which cannot accommodate guests with wheelchair. Guests with canes or walkers can participate in the tour.

Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)

You can book a maximum of 24.

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
Due to COVID-19, all guests must follow these policies:
1. Wear a face mask
2. Pass a mandatory health screening at the entrance
3. Practice Social Distancing when possible
4. Provide contact information when booking for contact tracing purposes

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Reviews

Overall rating

4.52

(21)

We enjoyed our time! Beautiful fish

2020/02/23 Couples Jan2020

Seeing the difference colored fish. Very informative on fish, life and friendly

Disappointing

2020/02/09 Couples Colin

We found this trip rather disappointing. It was supposed to last for an hour but we returned to the pier after 50 minutes. In the event we had probably seen all there was to see after 20 minutes. You see rather dull brow...

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2019/12/05 Solo Travelers Lesley

I was really excited about the adventure because I won’t scuba dive but I was able to see the beautiful scenery at the bottom of the ocean.
Kay was an amazing tour guide. She was so informed and kept us engaged in the ...

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Activity Provider Kailua Bay Charter Co.

Activity Provider

FAQ

Q. Do I need to be able to swim to participate?

A. No, being able to swim is not required since you will not be swimming or entering the water.

Q. What kind of boat will be used?

A. A 36-foot custom-designed in the vintage admiral's barge style with glass-bottom viewing for up to 24 passengers, and wide beam construction for a comfortable ride.

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