REDONDO BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Skimming for Change: Sunday Harbor Clean‑Up Aboard the Glass Bottom Boat
A hands‑on Sunday morning outing in Redondo Beach where participants scoop trash from the harbor aboard the Glass Bottom Boat; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Skimming for Change: Sunday Harbor Clean‑Up Aboard the Glass Bottom Boat.
On Sunday mornings Glass Bottom Boat LLC runs a focused harbor clean‑up out of Redondo Beach: for $10 participants board the boat at 10 a.m., are issued a pool leaf skimmer with a 10‑foot pole, and spend the trip actively removing floating trash and debris — half of ticket sales go to charity to support further cleanup efforts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑On Harbor Clean‑Up
This is an active volunteer effort rather than a sightseeing cruise: everyone gets a skimmer net and a 10‑foot pole to scoop trash from the water and place it in a trash can on the boat, directly reducing debris in the harbor.
Paying It Forward — Tickets Fund Cleanup
To increase accountability and fund future work, the trip now charges $10 per person, with half of ticket sales directed to a charity to help further clean the harbor and investigate tools such as a Seabin and storm‑drain nets.
Work, Expect to Get Wet
Participants should be prepared to work hard: nets come out of the water and people may get wet; this is not a passive tour — it’s intended for those willing and able to handle nets and collect trash.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The trip unfolds as a cooperative, purpose‑driven morning on the boat: you board at 10 a.m. on Sundays, receive a pool leaf skimmer with a 10‑foot pole, and move through the harbor scooping any trash you encounter and depositing it into the boat’s trash can — a short, physical, and memorable way to help the shoreline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should choose a different option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The clean‑up departs at 10 a.m. on Sundays from the Glass Bottom Boat; arrive in time to check in and receive equipment.
Ticket price is $10; due to demand and to fund ongoing cleanup efforts, half of ticket sales are donated to a charity that supports harbor clean‑up initiatives.
Dress to get wet and for physical work; the operator provides a pool leaf skimmer net with a 10‑foot pole for each participant.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and willing to work with nets; if you cannot use a net for any reason, choose a regular sightseeing tour instead.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the clean‑up cost?
The outing costs $10 per person, and half of ticket sales go to a charity to help further clean the harbor.
When and where does the trip depart?
The clean‑up departs at 10 a.m. on Sundays from the Glass Bottom Boat in Redondo Beach.
What will I actually be doing on the boat?
Everyone receives a pool leaf skimmer net with a 10‑foot pole and will scoop floating trash and place it into a trash can on the boat.
Can children join?
Yes, but participants must be at least 10 years old and able to handle the nets and do physical work.
What if I can’t or don’t want to use a net?
If you are sick, injured, or unable to use a net you should join one of the operator’s regular tours instead where you can relax and enjoy the ride.
Will I get wet?
You may get wet when nets are pulled from the water, so dress appropriately for the possibility of splashing.