Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: Red Sea Marine Life, 2 Hours

Sip a drink as colorful fish glide beneath your feet on the Red Sea cruise

A two-hour glass bottom boat cruise in Eilat takes you along the Red Sea coral reef to Taba and back, where you watch colorful fish, coral and plant life through the boat's glass floor while seated above deck. Live commentary in English, Russian or Hebrew guides what you see. Drinks and snacks are available on board. The boat departs from the Eilat marina and suits all fitness levels, though children must be accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass bottom boat tour in Eilat

• Arrive at Eilat marina
• Board glass bottom boat
• Travel along Coral Reef to Taba
• View colorful fish and coral
• Return to marina

The experience

The boat leaves the Eilat marina and travels the length of the coral reef corridor toward Taba, then returns along the same route. You stay dry the entire time, seated in the cabin or on deck, looking down through the glass panels at the underwater world below. The Red Sea's marine life (schools of colorful fish, branching coral formations, and sea plants) passes beneath you as the boat moves slowly enough for you to actually watch, not just glimpse. A live guide provides commentary throughout in your choice of English, Russian or Hebrew, pointing out what's moving in front of you.

The 2-hour window is tight enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, but long enough that you're not rushed through the reef. You can order a drink or a snack on board and settle in. There's no swimming, no gear, no physical exertion. The boat is well-equipped and the route is set, so departure times can shift if weather turns rough: the operator sends a final departure time after you book.

What’s included

• Live commentary on board in English, Russian or Hebrew.
• drinks and snacks available for purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 11:30

Book up to10h before

GroupUp to 25

Audio guideEnglish, Hebrew and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit into the rest of your day but long enough to see the reef properly without rushing. If your schedule is tighter, this leaves room for other Eilat activities. If you want a longer underwater experience, you'd need to book a separate dive or snorkel trip.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of marine life will I see on the glass bottom boat in Eilat?

Colorful fish, coral formations, and plant life of the Red Sea. The boat travels along the coral reef corridor, so you're looking at the reef ecosystem the entire time.

Do I need to know how to swim or be in good shape for this cruise?

No. The cruise suits all fitness levels because you're seated the whole time, watching through the glass floor. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but there are no age or fitness restrictions.

How long is the glass bottom boat tour and what's included?

The cruise runs 2 hours. Live commentary in English, Russian or Hebrew is included. Drinks and snacks are available to order on board.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my cruise?

Departure times can shift depending on weather conditions for 1 p.m. departures or later. The operator sends a final departure time after you book, so you'll know the exact timing before you head to the marina.

Where does the glass bottom boat depart from in Eilat?

The boat leaves from the marina in Eilat and travels along the coral reef all the way to Taba before returning.