Glass-bottom Boat Reef Tour

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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50 minutes (Approx.)
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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

  • Local guide
  • Restroom on board
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Food and drinks, but cold water is available
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

6598 Kaahumanu Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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Meet the boat midway down the Kailua-Kona pier on Hawaii Island (The Big Island) 15 minutes prior to departure. It is located near the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel (75-5660 Palani Rd 96740) a good place to park! Budget 10 min to park and walk to the boat. Look for blue & yellow flags.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kona Glassbottom Boat - Kailua Bay Charter Co.

Our tour departs from the Kailua Pier on the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii Island) and will take you on a glass bottomed boat adventure in Kailua Bay. Cruise along the coastline hovering within inches of the coral reef. Enjoy a lively narration by a knowledgeable marine naturalist as you take in the beauty above and below the ocean’s surface. An eco-tour that is fun for all ages! Private Charters available!
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-36904P1

Reviews

4.65
424 reviews

Average 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 424 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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