Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise on a Glass Bottom Boat

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Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise on a Glass Bottom Boat: a 1-hour Friday night cruise off Waikiki on a glass bottom boat, timed for the weekly fireworks show, with skyline views and underwater lights you watch through the glass.
Price: From $60 per passenger, per the operator’s site; children under 3 and senior/military/kama’aina rates are on the calendar.
Duration: 1 hour, Fridays at 7:30pm, year-round.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Families and short-stay visitors who want an easy Friday night out
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHEN ARE THE FIREWORKS IN WAIKIKI?
Friday nights, launched from off the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This cruise runs every Friday at 7:30pm and positions the boat offshore before the show starts.

HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
The boat leaves before the show so everyone can settle in, then cruises to a spot off Waikiki with clear views of the fireworks and the Honolulu skyline. Underwater lights let you look through the glass bottom at the water below. Water and juice are provided, and you can bring your own food and drinks, including adult beverages, with coolers and ice on board.

PRICING
From $60 per passenger, per the operator’s site; children under 3 and senior/military/kama’aina rates are on the calendar. Prices checked October 2026 on the operator’s own listing; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– 1-hour fireworks cruise
– Bottled water and juice
– Coolers with ice
– Underwater light viewing through the glass bottom
– Bathroom and covered seating

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Runs Fridays only, 7:30pm
– A US Coast Guard manifest lists all passengers
– Gratuity is not required but appreciated
– Fireworks schedule set by the venue
– Cancellation: Confirm the cancellation window with the operator at booking.

WHO IT’S FOR
Families with young kids and anyone on a short stay who wants a simple, affordable fireworks night.

BROWSE MORE
See more Oahu boat tours, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read Waikiki party boats compared. Planning ahead? Read things to do in Waikiki. Going on a Friday? Read Waikiki Friday fireworks cruises.