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Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Friendly Local Crew (BYOB) - Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat

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Great time with the family.

Reviewed by: Caitlin, 2024/02/05

Was our last night and it made for a nice ending to our vacation. Beautiful views, nice music, and the BYOB. Tour guides explained safety and pointed out wildlife.
Expected to see more wildlife and I understand it's not a guarantee but felt the "glass bottom boat" description was a bit misleading. The glass bottom refers to maybe 4 small square areas on the boat you can look down and see a clear panel that shows what's in the water. Can't get up close or anything. Took 1 star off for that.
Other than that, it was still a fantastic time, and my family really enjoyed it.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2024/01/08
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Amazing time!

Reviewed by: Tracey, 2023/12/25

It was such an amazing time. It was great to see the fish. It was great to be able to get great pictures. The staff were great to take photos for us with Diamond Head behind us. We would definitely do this again.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/12/23
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Awesome boat

Reviewed by: Denis D, 2023/11/01

They took us to best places to see fish and sunset, highly recommend them

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/30
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Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Underwood Family, 2023/10/02

Wonderful, family friendly sunset cruise. We would definitely go again.

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Activity Date:2023/09/30
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Friendly crew, very pleasant cruise. Would do it again!!!

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2023/09/01

Friendly crew, very pleasant cruise. We even saw sea turtles!!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/08/30
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The best time!!

Reviewed by: Veronica Miller, 2023/06/14

Kalama and one other, I can’t remember his name, but they made a great team! We had the best date night away from our extended family for a few hours.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/06/12
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Amazing First Boat Trip for our Kiddos!

Reviewed by: Carolyn, 2023/03/01

Our kids had so much fun on their first ever boat trip (1&3)! We saw a pod of dolphins and the captain steered the boat towards them and we go to see the dolphins right up close. It was so magical and the highlight of our trip!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/02/27
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Great Experience

Reviewed by: Kakuna, 2023/02/26

I really loved the Sunset Cruise off the coast of Waikiki beach. We saw Diamond Head, whales, and dolphins. The driver of the boat was really cool and put on requested Spotify station and gave a great tour. Was so good I am currently rebooking this in August.

  • My daughter and I

  • Diamond Head

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/02/03
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amazing

Reviewed by: devri, 2023/01/15

the crew was very helpful and nice. they helped us take pictures multiple times and were able to answer all our questions. we enjoyed the ride a lot! thanks to ford and lorenzo!!!!!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/01/13
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Fun time with the group

Reviewed by: Lea, 2022/10/27

Booked this cruise for the marine biologist boyfriend's birthday! Thought it would be cool to be on a glass bottom boat and see down below. To be honest there wasn't too much to see but maybe that's our luck. Also it was tough because it was a crowded ride which is to be expected for any shared experience, but even 10 less people could have made the space on the boat more workable. On the bright side, we saw an awesome sunset and it was BYOB! The crew was cool, played some awesome tunes, and kept us safe -- that's what matters!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/11/07
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Glass Bottom Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Fran, 2022/09/13

I booked this sunset cruise to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I inform the boat operator. He chose 2 songs and my husband and I enjoyed a dance on the boat. The sunset was awesome and we have some awesome memories. Thank you.

  • Beautiful Sunset

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/09/10
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Courtney & Lorenzo were great hosts!

Reviewed by: Lili, 2022/07/31

We had a great time aboard this cruise. While you may bring food and drinks, I advise against food as it's not a perfectly smooth ride. It is a ton of fun, and we loved seeing the fish under the glass bottom portions.

We went with two teenagers, and while we don't drink, it wasn't awkward to have others on board who were enjoying drinks. The music was great (even our teens liked it!) and the views were spectacular.

This cruise is perfect for honeymooners, couples of all ages, and families with older kids.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/07/29
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Fun!

Reviewed by: Lynda, 2022/06/30

The waves were a little big but the captain navigated very well!!! It was a great cruise for the value. It stated to be a 90 minute cruise but from start to finish was a little over two hours. Amazing views and fun!!!!!!!!!!!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/06/28
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First time, will be back again

Reviewed by: Maria, 2022/06/01

This was my first cruise and it was awesome.
They provide coolers to put any of your outside foods/drinks. Awesome staff, super friendly, they offe tti take your pictures. Very informative, and not too overly talkative.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/05/25
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Excelente service, friendly and cool crew, amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Nadia B, 2022/05/29

Crew was very attentive, friendly and super fun. Time perfectly well spent, they helped us spot dolphins, variety of music and overall amazing experience. Safe environment but also very enjoyable, perfect for all kinds of people, very inclusive.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/05/27
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Such a Vibe!!!

Reviewed by: Hannah Ware, 2022/05/04

The crew was super chill and friendly, they let us play any music we wanted. The vibes were amazing, would definitely go again!!!!!!!!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/05/02
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BYOB SUNSET CRUISE

Reviewed by: Kevin & Holly , 2022/04/02

GREAT EVENING FOR A SUNSET CRUISE! THE CREW STAFF WERE WONDERFUL STEWARDS FOR THE JOURNEY. WE WERE ABLE TO SEE A SEA TUTRLE AND A MOTHER WHALE

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/03/21
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Made the most of a bust of an evening

Reviewed by: Unlucky in HI, 2021/09/18

There is no refund for poor weather & the day we reserved our cruise there were dark grey clouds covering the skies & it had rained consistently that while day. I said at least we can see fish from the glass bottom of the boat. Nope. That really only happens during the day and the whole bottom isn’t glass, just 4 lol out areas and 3 of the 4 were covered due to the rain. I said at least we will stay dry under the shelter on the boat… Nope! “There is no avoiding the rain” the captain said. “AND if you tend to get seasick, watch out because you’re in for a bumpy ride!” Alcohol was our saving grace & a positive attitude despite the crappy circumstance we were in. Had the weather been nice it would have been great but watch the forecast before booking!

  • That white box it one of the lookouts to the glass bottom for fish viewing

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/08/23
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Amazing views and great crew.

Reviewed by: Jennigirl75 , 2021/08/29

Easy going crew. Was able to book last minute. Great views of Honolulu. All around amazing time. Only con was having to BYOB but honestly, it really didn’t matter.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/08/27
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Lotsa beauty for the buck

Reviewed by: Angie, 2021/08/22

We did this cruise at sunset while visiting mom and her husband who are locals. We brought drinks and snacks and enjoyed the 2 hour cruise very much. Saw a view of diamond head that we had never seen and an amazing sunset. This was a great diversion on a hot day. Mom enjoyed it so much that it is now high on her list of things to do with visitors. A knowledgeable and friendly 2-man crew made for an extremely pleasant ride!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/07/29
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Highlight!

Reviewed by: Andi, 2021/08/02

We really enjoyed our trip. A kind crew and a small group which was great. They played good music and it was great to be able to spread out during the trip. We brought our 4 year old twins and they thoroughly enjoyed the boat/crew/sights. Loved that we could bring our own drinks and snacks. Highly recommended! Will do again on our next visit back!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/07/30
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Best sunset cruise for your dollar!

Reviewed by: Felicia M, 2021/07/29

The cruise was great and the views were spectacular! The captain was very knowledgeable of the area and shared some hidden spots to visit while in Oahu. They were also very nice and offered to help take pics of the families on board! I was glad we made the decision to go on the cruise!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/07/26
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Great time

Reviewed by: 1234, 2021/07/25

Captain and spouse were amazing! Such a fun trip and more than worth every dollar. Tip your crew!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/07/03
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Sunset cruise in Waikiki

Reviewed by: Dena G. , 2021/07/03

My family and I had a great time on our sunset cruise. The captain, first mate, and all workers were incredibly nice. The tour was so relaxing and the sunset was amazing. The boat was clean and they provided coolers for your drinks. I’d highly recommend this cruise to everyone!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/07/01
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Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: C. Luna , 2021/06/29

Vibes..!! Music and crew was outstanding. Love if. Had a great time. Mahalo

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/06/27
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Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Jorge , 2021/03/24

Amazing cruise with an amazing crew! Highly recommended.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/03/22
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Ocean, boat, and sunset... best combination

Reviewed by: Ariel Jade , 2018/10/21

The sunset cruise was incredible. Everything about it was such a positive experience. Big shout out to the captains who made it entertaining and comfortable the whole time. I personally love being out in the water so I knew I would enjoy myself but it’s also nice to meet new people and have awesome hosts. I didn’t want it to end!

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2018/10/17
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Mom birthday trip

Reviewed by: Celynn, 2018/09/28

We had the best time on the sunset cruise. My mom loved and the crew was awesome.

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Activity Date:2018/09/10
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Very good and relaxing cruise

Reviewed by: Kate from CA, 2018/07/09

The crew was very nice, friendly and helpful. The view was spectacular.
Highly recommend.

  • Waikiki sunset taken from the boat ride.

  • View of the Waikiki coast line, also taken from this trip

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2018/07/03
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A friendly sunset

Reviewed by: Mr.Anonymous, 2018/06/05

The cruise is BYOB, so you make your own party! Some drinks were provided, but we all brought our own drinks to share, too, and we also brought some finger foods.

The crew was really friendly, and we also got along well with the other passengers. It was a fun and relaxing night.

The "glass bottom" windows are actually in four corners of the boat. It wasn't a very compelling part of the cruise, especially in the evening. While they do have lights under the boat so you can sort of see the coral in the dark, the boat isn't always moving slow enough to spot out things.

The windows are kind of a novelty, but if you really want to see underwater I would suggest going in the mornings. For sunset, this is a really fun relaxing BYOB cruise that I'd definitely recommend!

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