The 15 Best Glass-Bottom Boat Tours in the World

1.Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,314 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Our pick

Spend three hours on the Vltava aboard a modern open-top glass boat, with a welcome drink, buffet of Czech and international dishes, live music, and views of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Dancing House, and Petrin Hill. Choose a window or upgraded seat for a better view.

“We had the best evening. The food, the entertainment and the staff were just fantastic! Great value for money, very easy to find the pier location and great access afterwards to head into the centre or back to the hotel. Amazing!”

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2.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Spend two hours aboard Hurghada’s Royal Seascope, watching Red Sea coral and fish through panoramic windows three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the trip and water time. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The submarine cruise and snorkelling arrangements made by our guide Mohammed was excellent, we got picked up from the hotel and dropped back and it was fun all the way. I’d suggest him any day, good communication and he speaks good English. All over excellent services.”

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3.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Cruise central Prague for two hours aboard a modern glass-roof boat. Enjoy a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, Vyšehrad, and the Dancing House. Online commentary and maps are available in several languages.

“It was just perfect. All the food was amazing, the time its enough to enjoy the views, the people was kind, the music was great. I totally recommend it :)”

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4.Dolphin Watching Cruise in a Glass-Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,669 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $41

Sail from Playa Tora along Mallorca’s southwest coast in search of Risso’s and bottlenose dolphins. Your multilingual crew helps you spot pods, then the longer trip may pause at a cove for swimming. Expect sun, sea views, onboard snacks, and a lively guide.

“Most amazing boat trip we have ever been in, although not guaranteed we seen hundreds of dolphins it was incredible. The guide and all the staff were lovely too. Beautiful new boat.”

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5.Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu’s South Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,575 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Cruise from Kewalo Basin Harbor toward Lē’ahi aboard the Haleiwa Queen. Your English-speaking guide points out reefs, a shipwreck, fish, turtles, and dolphins while you watch through floor viewing windows. Bring your own drinks, including alcohol, and enjoy Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea.

“Fun experience and good way to enjoy the sunset. We missed our intended boat ride by a few minutes and they were able to get us on the sunset tour. We still recommend the ride, but be advised the boat does not have a glass bottom. It has four walled in, glass viewing windows in the floor. Maybe we had unrealistic expectations in what a glass bottom boat is. The Captain and his wife were delightful however. Had a great time!”

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6.Glass Bottom Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours aboard the Odysee 3 cruising Jandía Natural Park. Watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, then swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle surf, or use the boat’s slide. A multilingual crew serves paella, drinks, and sea views, with pickup from south Fuerteventura hotels.

“A fantastic day. The whole crew were lovely and really made sure everyone was happy. We were lucky enough to see a sperm whale (!!!) and a whole pod of dolphins from both the rooftop of the boat as well as the glass bottom. I can't recommend this activity enough.”

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7.Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,284 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $73

Sail from Cairns to 6,000-year-old Green Island by catamaran. Choose shore snorkelling or a glass-bottom boat, then add a rainforest walk, pool time, beach lunch, or optional crocodile visit. Glass-boat guides such as Connor explain the coral and marine life clearly.

“A fabulous half day trip, the journey was good and crew were helpful if needed. The island was beautiful and we found some lovely beaches towards the rear of the island all to ourselves. The glass bottom boat tour was fabulous, lots of fish to see and the guide was really informative and interesting. Highly recommend this trip!”

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8.Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Top rated

Set out from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper such as Marko, Andre, Peter, or Marco. This three-hour speedboat trip combines Perast, Mamula Island, submarine tunnels, and a swim near the Blue Cave, with snorkeling gear and water included.

“The cruise was great. The guys made the experience even better with the music and the jokes. Everything was on point!”

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9.Semi-Submarine Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,052 reviews · 3 hours · from $10Best value

You’ll ride from your hotel to Hurghada Marina, view coral and fish through underwater windows, then snorkel with a guide near the boat. Expect about two hours on the water, one included drink, and return transport. Guides such as Mustafa and Ahmed are praised for careful support.

“Everything was excellent, marine water , swimming in the sea, some activities, excellent staff’s warm welcome us thank you all of you, great work, well done keep it up!”

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10.Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,014 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Ride Poseidon Submarine from Mandraki Harbor for 45 minutes of Rhodes views and underwater viewing. You’ll see the Old Town walls, Elli Beach, and the former site of the Colossus, then watch a diver feed colorful fish beside the 2.5-meter-deep viewing cabin. English commentary and an onboard bar are included.

“Great company and great service. Would highly recommend doing this activity”

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11.Panoramic Semi-Submarine Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 972 reviews · 4 hours · from $18

Travel from Hurghada to a semi-submarine viewing area, descend 5 meters to watch Red Sea fish and coral, then snorkel from a floating station. Guides such as Walid, Ahmed, and Mahmoud help with equipment and nervous swimmers. Hotel pickup, gear, water, and one soft drink are included.

“This program has very good ptice/value. Valit was very kind on the tour andheloed us when we had qestions etc.”

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12.Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 836 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Cruise from Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes, view the Old Town and coast from the upper deck, then visit the air-conditioned underwater cabin. Through 22 windows, you’ll watch fish gather for a lively diver show. English commentary, shaded seating, and wheelchair access are included.

“Fantastic experience, very reasonably priced . The diver going down was fantastic. Well done and thank you”

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13.Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 825 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

From Peniche, take a ferry to the protected Berlengas archipelago, then cruise for 30 minutes by glass-bottom boat through clear water, caves, and rock channels. You get about two hours on the island for views, walking, and São João Batista Fort. Guides speak English and Portuguese.

“The boats were perfectly on time and comfortable, the crew were caring and checked if anyone was feeling sea-sick. The scenery is spectacular.”

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14.Glass-Bottom Catamaran Along the East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 816 reviews · from $36

Set out from Porto Cristo, Cala Millor, Cala Bona, Sa Coma, or Calas de Mallorca for a 2 to 3.5-hour glass-bottom catamaran cruise. See caves, Cala Varques, Cala Romantica, and Punta de n’Amer, with a swim stop when sea conditions allow.

“Overall good but definitely not for people who get sea sick”

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15.East Coast Glass-Bottom Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 792 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $33

From Cala Millor, choose a 1.5 to 4-hour glass-bottom boat ride along Mallorca’s east coast. Routes reach Porto Cristo, Cala Ratjada, Cala Romantica, or Calas de Mallorca, with swimming and snorkel stops on selected departures. The host team speaks Spanish, Catalan, English, French, and German.

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