Overview
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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step aboard the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage! Just beneath your feet, the boat has a glass floor so you can see Catalina’s crystal-clear water teeming with schools of fish while flashes of the vibrant orange garibaldi dart by.
This 45-minute tour is an unforgettable way to experience Catalina’s marine life and perfect for families, first-timers, or anyone who wants a front-row seat to the ocean, while staying above the surface. We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century. The first successful glass bottom boat was launched in Catalina in 1896!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Catalina Island Company
See the bottom of the sea through the bottom of a boat on this narrated cruise through Lover's Cove Marine Preserve. You'll be mesmerized as you look at schools of colorful fish that often stop to look back at you.
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Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big disappointment experience on the glass bottom boat .
Betsy E,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The ride on the glass bottom boat was such a disappointment. Not only is a lye is a rip off . The girl who was in charge was doing all of the work and did a great job . The ride was smooth and set up inside so old and run down , is advertise like is will be a good experience but it was not at all .
Nice, quick adventure
Deborah P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Interesting to see the fish being fed, but marine life is pretty scanty. Boat captain friendly and informative
Many Fish
Yolanda B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From grandma to my teenage son, we enjoyed this boat ride. We did see many fish. It was a highlight of our trip.
Great boat ride experience
Isidro A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional and knowledgeable captain of the ocean life and knowledge of the island also knowledge in fish
Educational and fun
Melody M,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The fish in the area seem to know that these boats=snacks so you get to see a huge school of fish. The driver is very knowledgeable about the different types of fish and the area. It was a fun and an educational experience. Well really enjoyed it.
We had a lot of fun and...
Sharon S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lot of fun and got some great catalina info! We even saw a Golden Eagle just above Lovers Cove!
Glass bottom boat tour was awesome.
hkroll33,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the glass bottom boat tour. Saw lots of fish and a sea lion. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Great experience.
Glass bottom tour
Connector60814861160,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great little excursion. Had fun seeing schools of fish. Would recommend!
Santa Catalina glass bottom boat
Monica L,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Leas expensive than the glass bottom boat offered by those on the Catalina flyer. Also they have a senior rate. Best was that the guide was very knowledgable on the island, the fish, and all things Catalina.
Hanging with Family
Steven V,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The glass floor boat ride was fun. A quick 40ish minutes of relaxing fish watching. Definitely recommend.
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