Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour
Overview
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45 minutes
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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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
No glass bottom boat due to cancelation
Jeri W,Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Excursion was canceled a few hours before scheduled only to see people from our ship going at the time we were suppose that paid threw the ship...so we were bumped by the cruise ship excursions. Thankfully the lady at the pier took care of us and upgraded to another excursion that was 30 min later at no charge.
Great customer service in a bad situation
myboyfriendhughgrant,May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately our cruise ship could not tender at the island on the day of our tour so we could not go on our boat tour. We received a full, no hassle refund for our tour which we had booked independently of the ship. Great customer service.
Iconic excursion
Zoë T,Nov 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I think it was reasonably priced for an iconic catalina experience that was really unique. It's not long but I think it was long enough.
Relaxing experience and something to do!
LaurenMorstad,Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfect sea adventure. Clear water and beautiful kelp forest with fish. Nice relaxing cruise in Catalina.
Great for small children - Not so much for adults
zdevore,Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The boat was full of screaming children 5 years old and under. I couldn't hear anything the guide was saying. The boat barely went out from the dock, fed some fish so they would swarm around the bottom. We tried to keep a positive attitude and enjoy the view of the kelp beds, but I was underwhelmed.
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