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Overview
Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat. Your expert naturalist guide provides insight to the world of corals and colorful tropical fish. View Kona's coastline, mountains, historical sights, and maybe even spot frolicking dolphins or seasonal whales. This 50-minute tour is a must for all ages, from kids to avid divers and snorkelers eager to learn more about Hawaii's unique marine life. Bring along your camera and wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Sit back and relax while the boat skims over the reef, putting you within inches of the underwater world. Marian was specially designed and built for just this experience.
Note: We are located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Please ensure you are on the correct island prior to booking. We cannot wave our cancelation/refund policy for booking when on a different island.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Water and Ginger ale
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, but cold water is available
Meeting Location
6598 Kaahumanu Place
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kona Glassbottom Boat - Kailua Bay Charter Co.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for those extremely prone to sea sickness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Departs from Kailua Pier, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The pier is adjacent to the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI. You may park in this lot.
- Check in at the boat 10 minutes prior to departure
- Insure you budget 10 minutes to park and walk to the boarding location.
- Meet the boat midway down pier on left side. Look for blue and yellow flags on boat mast.
- This tour requires reconfirmation with the local supplier
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (Two children/infants max per one adult)
- The boat will leave at the time of departure so please be on time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-36904P1
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Average 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 527 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Carbonated beverages. Water and Ginger ale.
- Restroom on board.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks, but cold water is available.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for those extremely prone to sea sickness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesWater and Ginger ale
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, but cold water is available
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for those extremely prone to sea sickness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Departs from Kailua Pier, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The pier is adjacent to the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI. You may park in this lot.
- Check in at the boat 10 minutes prior to departure
- Insure you budget 10 minutes to park and walk to the boarding location.
- Meet the boat midway down pier on left side. Look for blue and yellow flags on boat mast.
- This tour requires reconfirmation with the local supplier
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (Two children/infants max per one adult)
- The boat will leave at the time of departure so please be on time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
