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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

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Reviewed by: Questing Beast, 2023/12/13

Fun and exciting. Nice view of the ocean and beaches. Saw lots of fish, a green turtle, an eel, and amazing coral. Staff was very knowledgeable. Of the two glass bottom trips I took, this was by far my favorite. was the one with the most fish.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/12/11
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Great little ride

Reviewed by: Jacquelyn Ginter, 2023/11/11

I like that it was short, and that we were able to get on the water, we saw many little fish and a turtle.
The staff was excellent!

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Mahalo for your feedback! We enjoyed having you aboard!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/10/21
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Glass Bottom boat tour

Reviewed by: Angel, 2023/08/19

The crew and view was amazing! You can see A-Bay at its best. Blue waters, sea turtles and beautiful fish. Calm waters and blue skies with shade. Kids will absolutely live this short and safe tour. Bring your swimsuits for afterwards and enjoy the sandy coastline. Plenty of trees, restrooms. The Marriott has a walking trail with fish ponds too! Mahalo, Angel

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Aloha Angel
Thanks for taking the time to review your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got to spend some time on the beach afterwards. We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
We really appreciate those beautiful photos you posted too!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/07/28
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Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Anna, 2023/08/02

Looking for a tour for yourself? Your family? This event has something for everyone. Myself & partner enjoyed the outing. The crew was fantastic! This is a family owned business which is what we wanted. They are professional, friendly, engaging & interactive with all age groups. We had a blast….and so will you! Check out this tour and support family owned businesses!
FYI: bring cash to tip the crew….they deserve & will appreciate it. If not, please ask how to tip digitally.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to proide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your partner enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the island, and as a small locally owned and operated company, we're especially honored that you chose to join us aboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/07/31
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Amazing experience- great guides

Reviewed by: Angela E, 2023/07/05

We lucked out with dolphins, sea turtles and an amazing array of fish. The guides were great and answered all our questions while expertly navigating the reef to make sure we saw a ton of fish. I was skeptical initially, but sooooo worth it and a ball for all ages (1.5 -70+).

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise, your interactions with our crew, and most importantly, got to see so much marine life!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored you chose to join us for part of your day.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/07/03
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Turtles!

Reviewed by: Jenni, 2023/03/08

Three generations trip and this was a last minute addition.
The staff was amazing, the boat was easy to board and comfortable, and we saw turtles!!
Completely enjoyable and would readily recommend!!

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that your whole family enjoyed the trip, the information and service provided by the crew, and most importantly, got a chance to experience our underwater world.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/03/06
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Can't Miss Attraction at A-Bay!

Reviewed by: Neverstopexploring, 2023/02/25

We really enjoyed the glass bottom boat cruise. We had a frustrating experience earlier with snorkeling and we were happy to have an opportunity to see the reefs and the fish from the comfort of a boat. We even got to see some sea turtles under the boat! We also thought that the price for the cruise was more reasonable than many of the attractions in Hawaii. After the cruise we went hiking on the beautiful Ala Kahakai Trail which extends north from A-Bay. The glass bottom boat cruise is a can't miss experience on the Big Island!

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and for including those wonderful photos! We're so happy to read that you njoyed the trip and got to see so much marine life.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/02/01
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Great family fun!

Reviewed by: Brett, 2023/01/30

Perfect family friendly glass bottom boat tour. At ~35 min, perfect length for our four-year old.

Staff very friendly, marine expert was great at pointing out the different species and interesting traits.

Tour also launches from a very nice, calm protected beach which would be worth visiting again, as the calm waters would allow even the youngest children the chance to walk and splash in the water with maybe a few small fish swimming by.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/01/28
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Kids loved it!

Reviewed by: Gina, 2022/12/30

We had a great experience on board! The guides were educational and friendly! Our children (3y & 14m) had a lot of fun and enjoyed being able to see all the creatures! We saw turtles, an eel, and so many fish!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/12/28
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Great for kids

Reviewed by: Becca, 2022/10/23

We had a great time on the boat. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and it was the perfect activity for a group with kids and grandparents. Everyone got to see fish and turtles up close in a way that was easy and enjoyable for a group not up for snorkeling

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/10/21
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Loved this tour!

Reviewed by: Dawn, 2022/03/18

Amazing, friendly staff and very informative tour. We saw so many different species and learned a lot during our tour. We already want to go again! We recommend this tour

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and the information provide by the crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us...and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and a hui hou!
P.S. Mahalo for including those pictures! Great images!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/03/16
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Excellent service

Reviewed by: Teresa, 2022/01/22

The tour was excellent even if the surf had made the water a little cloudy. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the surf conditions, you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew (and got to see that honu feeding).
We know there are a lot of activities on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/01/17
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Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

Reviewed by: Mike, 2022/01/14

The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The surf didn’t allow for good visibility on the day we chose to go, but they informed us ahead of time and gave us the option of rescheduling. We chose to go anyway and they worked hard to still make it a great experience.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the limited visibility, you enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/01/05
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awesome little trip!

Reviewed by: EMN, 2022/01/08

Great staff and fun little outing for my 6year old :)

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Aloha,
Thanks for reviewing your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your little one enjoyed the trip!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we really appreciate that you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/12/15
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Great for kids!

Reviewed by: Hawaii Visitor , 2021/11/28

Perfect activity for kids or those with limited mobility. Great crew and fun experience.

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Aloha -- thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/11/26
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September 13 2021 Omori

Reviewed by: Diane Omori, 2021/09/15

Kai and Mika were great. So educational and informative. We had a great time. We are glad that we went on the glass bottom boat while visiting Hawaii. We live in L.A., and don’t really have this kind of thing near us. Thanks to the boys on the boat. They were great.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise and the information provided by our Captain and Crew. We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo and a hui hou!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/09/13
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Enjoyable cruise

Reviewed by: Vanya Kelai, 2019/09/04

We enjoyed this activity very much. We were the only ones on the boat so we had a very personal tour.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2019/08/31
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It was an interesting experience

Reviewed by: Cristina C, 2019/07/11

The captain and his companion were very nice answering all our questions. It was a windy day, so our family were the only ones on the boat, we saw some fishes and lots of corals, and learned some new things about different fish in Hawaii. The turtles were kond of hiding thought, but the captain made every effort on finding at least one for us, so we got to see it on the surface taking a few breaths.

Thank you,
Cristina C

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2019/07/08
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Lovely views of a few turtles.

Reviewed by: bSK, 2019/07/01

Our driver was very nice and knowledgeable. The trip was short but very pleasant.

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Activity Date:2019/06/27
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Outstanding Crew and fun way to see and learn about sea life

Reviewed by: LA Mike , 2018/07/18

It was a fun time! The crew were funny and let my son steer the boat. Saw 4 sea turtles. Did it for my parents and 2 young sons to have a good time and they did. Highly recommend

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2018/07/14
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Glass bottom boat

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2018/05/07

Captain Jeff was great. We were a group of 13 including 4 kids. Very safe boat. Saw lots of turtles. Very informative. A must do!

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Activity Date:2018/05/04
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Enjoyed

Reviewed by: Sherri, 2018/05/01

We enjoyed this trip. It is only approximately 30 minutes. We were able to see a fair amount of fish and other sea creatures including turtles. The guide was very knowledgeable. However, we seemed to ask the questions or not sure if they would have shared much. That in my opinion should be improved upon.

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Activity Date:2018/04/21
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Worth it!

Reviewed by: Big family with kids, 2017/12/23

The whole family really enjoyed the boat ride, the hosts on the boat were excellent and we saw a lot of fish, turtles etc. they were wonderful at engaging with the kids and answering all our questions.

The customer service of the people we met at the hut left something to be desired. Aloof and not very interested in engaging. Which is fine, but they are the first people you meet when you get there—so—it made me kinda nervous, but the actual ride was fine!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/12/02
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Well worth the money!

Reviewed by: Mayra, 2017/12/21

The water is so clear we could see many different types of fish in the water. The captain was great at helping us spot turtles swimming on the side of the boat and would stop for us to see them. It was a lot of fun.

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Activity Date:2017/12/18
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Fun Activity.

Reviewed by: LJKouri, 2017/12/02

Guides were great. Hard to see through glass, though.

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Activity Date:2017/11/09
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Glass bottom fun!

Reviewed by: Tehra, 2016/11/05

My family and I enjoyed the boat ride. The staff was amazing and the scenery was beautiful in the water. Would definitely go again!

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Activity Date:2016/10/15
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A perfect Father's Day!

Reviewed by: Amy B., 2016/06/22

I purchased this excursion for my dad for Fathers Day....it was the perfect gift. Frankie was a great captain...lots of info and very personable. He let my son drive the boat...which was a highlight not only for my son...but also my dad....a very proud grandpa! I would highly recommend this trip.

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Activity Date:2016/06/19
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Loved It

Reviewed by: Linda, 2015/07/20

We had a great time on the glass bottom boat. Only regret I wish we could have stayed all day looking underwater at the coral and the fish. Great crew and knew a lot about the different fish we were seeing. My grand children loved it. Good adventure for young and old. Relaxing and beautiful.

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Activity Date:2015/06/22
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Fun!

Reviewed by: Jen Merritt, 2015/03/18

Mark and Micah were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable! It made for a great time and they had great personalities! Great with our kids and let them help steer the boat! So fun. My only wish is that it was 1 hour or more.

  • Mark and my son

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great hosts

Reviewed by: Raja Family, 2015/03/02

the hosts were very entertaining and friendly

they made the guests feel like they were trying to make the experience as positive and special as possible

went out of their way to get us to some dolphins - which was the highlight of the tour

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Activity Date:2014/04/25
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