OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular submarine & glass-bottom boat tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
Ride an electric underwater scooter off Oahu, cruising past Diamond Head, with gear, snacks, and a guide watching for turtles.
Most Popular“Great fun. Professional and friendly crew take care of everything and make sure of an enjoyable excursion. Highly recommend. We'll definitely do this again. Tons of fish and turtles.”
One hour on Waikīkī’s Haleiwa Queen glass-bottom boat. See turtles, fish, and sometimes dolphins and whales without getting wet.
“Great experience great crew”
Honolulu South Shore glass-bottom boat from Kewalo Basin: see sea turtles, dolphins, reefs and a shipwreck in a dry 1-hour ride.
Waikiki Atlantis submarine tour takes you 100+ feet below sea level for 45 minutes of guided views of coral, turtles, and wrecks.
“A great experience to be in a submarine and see the underwater world. The SeaWorld is must see for everyone.”
Skip ticket lines from Waikiki on a Pearl Harbor tour with guaranteed USS Arizona entry, WWII museums, and an Honolulu city drive.
“The tour of Honolulu and its historic buildings and stories was nice but wish we could have stoped to get better pictures. Tour of Military cemetery of the Pacific was wonderful. The tour of Pearl Harbour was very disappointing. We were aware that the Arizona memorial was closed but was excited that we could still…”
Waikiki sunset cruise on a 50-foot catamaran past Diamond Head, with local stories, skyline views, and BYO snacks. 90 minutes.
“I loved every minute of this cruise. Fun crew, great music (thanks for the country tunes) and a stunning sunset ❤️”
A 1-hour Waikiki cruise from Kewalo Basin to Diamond Head, using glass-viewing ports to spot fish, turtles, and more—without getting wet.
“The boat ride was great! Our tour guide was excellent we enjoyed his dad jokes:) We were lucky and got to see sea turtles, dolphins and fish. Overall great experience.”
Ride Atlantis XIV in Waikiki, descend 100 feet, and spot turtles, fish, shipwrecks, and aircraft on a 105-minute submarine tour.
“Activity was great. Your guide was very funny and knowledgeable. I would recommend”
Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise on the Majestic by Atlantis: 3 decks, panoramic views, a welcome drink, and a full bar for 90 minutes.
“This was such a nice cruise! Wife and I went on our first night on vacation, and it was such a nice way to set the tone of our trip. Great crew, love music, and of course, beautiful sunset!”
A 1-hour Waikiki glass-bottom boat cruise from Kewalo Basin, with shade, restroom, marine-life spotting, and BYOB on Oahu’s South Shore.
“It is very nice to see the shore line on the boat from the ocean , Casey is a great guide, he is friendly and funny, we learned a lot Honolulu history during this short tour.”
Cruise Waikiki at sunset on a glass-bottom boat from Honolulu to Diamond Head, with marine views, photos, and BYOB for about an hour.
“This is the highlight of our trip so far. Sofia and Austin are amazing hosts. So may beautiful sights.”
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona & Bowfin tour from Waikiki with pre-booked tickets, Memorial boat ride, WWII archives, and Punchbowl stops.
“Arlane was or tour guide. She was funny, informative & helpful. We got picked up very early & were given a little more time than needed for this tour but the experience was something that will last a lifetime”
See Waikiki Friday fireworks from the water on a 50-foot glass-bottom catamaran, with BYO snacks and Honolulu skyline lights.
“Captain was awesome and very skilled, a fun night for all ages. Beautiful views of Waikiki beach and the Friday night fireworks.”
Honolulu day trip with reserved Arizona Memorial tickets, USS Bowfin audio tour, and city drive. Waikiki pickup included.
“Rushed, Not enough time to do everything. Cut back on the city tour and extend the stay at Pearl Harbor”
A 6-hour Pearl Harbor tour pairing the USS Arizona Memorial boat ride with the WWII USS Bowfin submarine museum, plus audio guides.
“This was a great experience. The bowfin submarine gives you a real idea of how dangerous the submarine life was during the war.”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
