Float above coral gardens and colorful reef fish without getting wet on this 2-hour glass-bottom boat excursion from Eilat Marina. Live commentary and sheltered viewing make it ideal for families, photographers, and reef curious travelers.
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The sun sits low over the Eilat marina, throwing a hard, bright strip across the Red Sea as the boat eases away from the quay. Through thick glass panels you’ll watch coral gardens slide beneath the hull — fish darting like living paint, a turtle gliding past a column of staghorn coral. The ride is calm, social and quietly theatrical: a 120-minute loop that follows the coastal reef toward the Israeli-Egyptian border near Taba.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for low to average fitness; minimal mobility required for boarding and moving within the vessel
Wildlife
History
Eilat’s port sits at the southern tip of Israel on the Gulf of Aqaba; the local reefs developed along steep rift margins shaped by tectonic activity and centuries of maritime trade.
Conservation
The Red Sea reefs near Eilat are sensitive; operators are regulated to limit anchoring on reefs and educate visitors—avoid touching or feeding wildlife and support reef-friendly practices.
Reserve your spot on the Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for boarding
Confirm your final departure time after booking and arrive 20–30 minutes early to secure good seating near the viewing windows.
Protect against sun and glare
Bring a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses — the sun reflects strongly off the Red Sea and through the boat’s windows.
Manage seasickness proactively
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding and choose a midship seat where movement is dampened.
Respect the reef
Observe the marine life from the glass — do not attempt to touch or feed fish if disembarking for any reason; conservation rules protect these reefs.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin from strong midday sun reflected off the sea and through the boat windows.
summer
Polarizing sunglasses
Reduces surface glare for clearer views of reef life through the glass.
Light wind jacket
Useful in winter or on breezy afternoons when temperatures and wind chill increase on deck.
winter
Small camera or phone with polarizer
Helps capture underwater scenes through glass—use a polarizing filter or shade to reduce reflection.