Kona Glassbottom Boat

Kona Glassbottom Boat We are a family run and owned business. Our cute glassbottom boat was designed and built by the owner himself. Our boat is family friendly and lots of fun.

We are passionate about sharing our love for Hawaii’s marine life with our guests.

Fish Fact Friday: Into the Blue - Mesopelagic Zone - Level 2 🌘Descend beyond the sunlit waters and you’ll reach the Meso...
07/25/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Into the Blue - Mesopelagic Zone - Level 2 🌘

Descend beyond the sunlit waters and you’ll reach the Mesopelagic Zone, stretching from about 650 to 3,300 feet deep. Also called the Twilight Zone, this realm receives little to no sunlight, creating a mysterious world of faint glows and shadowy forms. Many creatures here, like lanternfish and bristlemouths, produce their own light through bioluminescence, used for camouflage, hunting, or communication. Every night, billions of animals from this zone migrate upward to feed, forming the largest daily movement of life on Earth. It's cold, high pressure, and dark, but teeming with life adapted to thrive in the in between.

🛥️ Curious about more amazing ocean facts? Come aboard the:
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Tropical Tuesday: Triton’s Trumpet 🐚The Charonia tritonis is one of the world’s largest sea snails, reaching up to 2 fee...
07/22/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Triton’s Trumpet 🐚

The Charonia tritonis is one of the world’s largest sea snails, reaching up to 2 feet long, and plays a critical ecological role in Hawaiian reefs by preying on coral damaging crown of thorns starfish. Without this predator, outbreaks of these starfish can devastate coral ecosystems. Known in Hawaiian as “pū” its shell was traditionally used as a ceremonial blowing horn to signal events or summon gatherings, a practice that continues today. The snail uses a specialized proboscis and enzymes to paralyze its prey before feeding, and although once more common in Hawaii, overharvesting for its beautiful shell has made it increasingly rare, highlighting the need for protection and reef stewardship.

The photo was taken by Xiang Zhang.

Fish Fact Friday: Sunlit Seas of Hawaii - Epipelagic Zone - Level 1 🌞Just beneath the surface of Hawaii’s sparkling blue...
07/18/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Sunlit Seas of Hawaii - Epipelagic Zone - Level 1 🌞

Just beneath the surface of Hawaii’s sparkling blue waters lies the Epipelagic Zone, stretching from the shallows down to about 650 feet. Bathed in sunlight, this is the ocean’s most vibrant layer, where coral reefs bloom, green sea turtles glide, and schools of fish shimmer. It’s the primary zone where 95% of marine photosynthesis happens, making it the foundation of the marine food web. Here, plankton bloom in the light, attracting everything from reef fish to dolphins and even passing whales. It may seem familiar from a snorkeling trip, but it’s also one of the most active, competitive, and biodiverse zones on Earth.

🛥️ Discover this living layer through the glass with us:

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Book your tour today!

Tropical Tuesday: Feral Pigs of Hawaii 🐗Hawaiian feral pigs, or puaʻa, were first brought to the islands by Polynesian s...
07/15/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Feral Pigs of Hawaii 🐗

Hawaiian feral pigs, or puaʻa, were first brought to the islands by Polynesian settlers over 1,000 years ago. Originally valued for food and ritual, they’ve since become deeply woven into Hawaiian culture and legend. Today, they roam wild across the islands, symbols of heritage but also sources of ecological strain. Their rooting disrupts native forests and feeds invasive species, yet their presence speaks to the ongoing relationship between people, place, and tradition. In Hawaii, puaʻa embody the complex balance of culture and conservation. 🌿

Fish Fact Friday: Danger in Disguise! 🐡The spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) may look adorable, but here’s somethin...
07/11/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Danger in Disguise! 🐡

The spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) may look adorable, but here’s something most people don’t know, its organs contain tetrodotoxin, a deadly neurotoxin that's 1,200 times more toxic than cyanide. ☣️

This powerful chemical helps protect it from predators, even when it’s not puffed up and spiky. Just another reason to admire (but never touch or eat) these fascinating creatures!

Explore the vibrant reef life on a relaxing Kona Glassbottom Boat tour!
https://konaglassbottomboat.com/activities/glass-bottom-reef-tour/

07/08/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Experience Volcano Festival 🌋

Join us July 26-27 in Volcano Village (10 AM-4 PM) for this vibrant festival, launched in 2020 to highlight the rich culture and creative spirit of the Big Island’s volcanic community. Enjoy live Hawaiian music, traditional hula, local art demos, delicious food trucks, family-friendly activities, and guided historic home tours. Free shuttle service from Volcano Golf Course makes exploring easy! 🎶🌺

More info: https://www.experiencevolcano.com/experiencevolcanofestival

Happy 4th of July from everyone at the Kona Glassbottom Boat! 🎆There’s a lot happening on the Big Island, here are a few...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from everyone at the Kona Glassbottom Boat! 🎆

There’s a lot happening on the Big Island, here are a few highlights to enjoy!✨

🎇 Hilo Bay Blast
Where: Hilo Bay / When: 8:00 pm
Fireworks from a barge, live music by Hawaii County Band at Mo‘oheau Park 7:00 pm, synchronized music on KWXX Radio.

🚗 Hot Rides Expo Hilo
Where: Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields / When: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Classic cars, live bands, food trucks, kids activities, and water slides.

🎉 Kailua-Kona Parade
Where: Kuakini Hwy > Aliʻi Drive > Walua Rd / When: 6:00 pm
Floats, hula, marching bands & more. Grand Marshals: Frank & Laura Mallery-Sayre.

🎆 Fireworks Over Kailua Bay
Where: Kailua Bay / When: 8:00 pm
Oceanfront viewing or dinner with a view; launched from a barge.

🎶 Queens Marketplace Extravaganza Waikoloa
Where: Waikoloa Beach Resort / When: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Live music, keiki games, face painting, food & fun no fireworks this year.

Fish Fact Friday: A Marlin’s Glowing Stripes 🌈Here’s something wild, striped marlin actually light up when they hunt! Us...
07/04/2025

Fish Fact Friday: A Marlin’s Glowing Stripes 🌈

Here’s something wild, striped marlin actually light up when they hunt! Using special skin cells called iridophores, they flash vivid lavender and blue stripes that glow during high-speed group attacks. Drone footage shows their stripes brighten right before a marlin strikes and then fade afterward, which scientists believe helps them communicate and coordinate mid-hunt to avoid collisions. Even cooler? The glowing stripes may disorient prey like sardines, making them easier to catch, nature’s own underwater light show!

Come spot incredible marine life with us on the Kona Glassbottom Boat Tour!
https://konaglassbottomboat.com/activities/glass-bottom-reef-tour/

Tropical Tuesday: Puʻuloa Petroglyphs 🪨Step into Hawaiian history at Puʻuloa, the largest petroglyph field in Hawaiʻi Vo...
07/01/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Puʻuloa Petroglyphs 🪨

Step into Hawaiian history at Puʻuloa, the largest petroglyph field in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with over 23,000 ancient carvings! Dating back to AD 1200-1450, these kiʻi pōhaku include human figures, turtles, and thousands of puka, small holes where Native Hawaiians placed their babies umbilical cords to connect them to the land. This sacred 1.4 mile hike (round trip) ends at a boardwalk where you can view these cultural treasures, just be sure to stay on the path and respect the site.

Fish Fact Friday: An Anglerfish with Double Bait!🎣Discovered by the University of Hawaii, this newly identified deep-sea...
06/27/2025

Fish Fact Friday: An Anglerfish with Double Bait!🎣

Discovered by the University of Hawaii, this newly identified deep-sea anglerfish is quite unique! Unlike its relatives which use a single glowing lure to hunt in the pitch-black depths, Gigantactis paresca is the first known species to wield a second, non-glowing bait, a never before seen adaptation in the anglerfish world. Its name literally means “pair of bait”.

🛥️ Want to explore the ocean’s wonders from above?
Hop aboard the Kona Glassbottom Boat and experience Hawaii’s vibrant coral reefs!
https://konaglassbottomboat.com/activities/glass-bottom-reef-tour/



Illustration Credit: Samantha Rickle

Tropical Tuesday: Hawaiian Lava Tubes 🌋Lava tubes are natural tunnels formed during volcanic eruptions. As lava flows, t...
06/24/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Hawaiian Lava Tubes 🌋

Lava tubes are natural tunnels formed during volcanic eruptions. As lava flows, the surface cools and hardens while hot lava keeps moving underneath. When it drains away, it leaves a hollow tube. Hawaii's Big Island has some of the world’s longest, Kazumura Cave is over 40 miles! These tubes help scientists study eruptions and were once used by Native Hawaiians for shelter and burials.

Fish Fact Friday: Schooling BannerfishHeniochus diphreutes, also known as the Schooling Bannerfish, plays an important r...
06/20/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Schooling Bannerfish

Heniochus diphreutes, also known as the Schooling Bannerfish, plays an important role in reef ecosystems. Common across the Indo-Pacific, it swims in large, coordinated schools along reef slopes, feeding on zooplankton carried by the current. Though it closely resembles the Moorish Idol, it's actually a hardy member of the butterflyfish family. Juveniles occasionally act as cleaner fish, helping remove parasites from other species. With a streamlined body and sweeping dorsal filament, this fish is built for both speed and social life in open water.

Kona Glassbottom Boat 🛥️ — Discover the reef from your seat!
https://konaglassbottomboat.com/activities/glass-bottom-reef-tour

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