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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.

05/31/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Island Trevally 🌟

Meet Carangoides orthogrammus, a sleek, silvery predator that roams tropical reefs from Hawaii to the Seychelles. Unlike coastal species, it sticks to remote islands, gliding over sandy channels and reef slopes solo or in small squads. Adults sport golden-yellow spots, bluish backs, and powerful forked tails built for fast hunting. Feeding mostly on small fish and crustaceans, they’re agile, bold, and occasionally hooked by lucky anglers.

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05/23/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Psychedelic Wrasse! 🌈

Meet Anampses chrysocephalus, males rock neon blue stripes and fiery orange heads, while females keep it classy with dark bodies and spotted patterns. These flashy reefers cruise solo or in small groups along rocky slopes and sandy bottoms, typically between 40 and 150 feet deep. They can change s*x from female to male as they mature. This transformation kicks in when a dominant male is missing, triggering hormonal shifts and full-body changes. Nature really said, “Why not both?”

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05/20/2025

Tropical Tuesday: The Hawaiian Petrel

Pterodroma sandwichensis is not your average seabird—it’s a nocturnal predator that hunts squid, fish, and crustaceans under moonlit skies, gliding silently over the open ocean. By day, it's practically invisible; by night, it’s on the prowl. Known locally as the ʻuaʻu, this mysterious speices nests in hidden mountain burrows on Hawaii’s tallest volcanoes like Mauna Loa and Haleakalā. It only returns home under cover of darkness, making it notoriously hard to study. But thanks to clever research using bioacoustic monitoring and GPS tracking, scientists are finally getting some insight into their world.

05/16/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Dusky Surgeonfish’s Gut Buddy 🧐

Acanthurus nigrofuscus, plays host to the largest known bacterium, Epulopiscium fishelsoni! This gut bug is just a bit smaller than a printed hyphen and helps regulate the pH of the fish’s gut, possibly supercharging its ability to digest algae and absorb nutrients. Nature’s tiniest tag team keeps those reefs squeaky clean 🪸.

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05/14/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Akala 🍇

Akala (Rubus hawaiensis) is native to the Hawaiian Islands, growing only in the highland forests of Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. While its sour, bitter berries are not the most palatable, the plant was highly valued by Native Hawaiians for more than just its fruit. The berries were used to dye kapa (bark cloth), and the plant had various medicinal applications. Today, the Akala is facing increasing pressure from invasive species, like the yellow Himalayan raspberry, raising concerns about efforts for biological control.

Rubus hawaiensis (fruit). Location: Hawaii, Puu Kole - Forest & Kim Starr
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05/06/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Meet the Hawaiian Coot!🐦

This endemic waterbird, distinguished by its striking white forehead shield, inhabits Hawaii's wetlands. It cleverly builds floating nests and fiercely defends its territory by flipping onto its back to kick intruders. The alae keʻokeʻo has been listed as endangered since 1970. Though once numbering just 1,000, its population has grown to over 2,000, despite ongoing threats from habitat loss and predators like mongooses. Still rare, still resilient, and on a promising path to a brighter future.

05/03/2025

Fish Fact Friday: A Day with Potter’s Angelfish - Evening Edition 🌅

As sunlight filters through Hawaii's reef shallows, Centropyge potteri emerges from a coral crevice. This reef native, found only in Hawaiian waters, spends the day weaving through rocky ledges and coral branches, nibbling algae with comb-like teeth 🌿.

Territory is everything. Each individual defends its turf fiercely, often as part of a small harem where one dominant male oversees several females. If that male disappears, a female steps up, changing their s*x to take his role.

As dusk settles, the angelfish retreats into the reef’s cracks, vanishing into the lava rock maze for a night of silence and safety.

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04/29/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Pueo 🦉

Meet the Asio flammeus sandwichensis, Hawaii’s own short-eared owl, found nowhere else on Earth. Unlike most owls, pueo are active during the day and are often seen gliding over open fields and grasslands in search of small mammals like mice and rats. With piercing yellow eyes and mottled brown plumage, these expert hunters are known for their silent flight and sharp vision.

During mating season, male pueo put on dramatic aerial displays called “sky dances” to court females, an impressive ritual that adds to their legendary status in Hawaiian culture. Revered as protectors and spiritual guides, pueo are deeply woven into local tradition and are considered sacred by many Native Hawaiians.

04/25/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Lei Triggerfish

The Sufflamen bursa rocks a unique boomerang mark under its eye and a personality to match. These solo swimmers are reef enforcers - fiercely territorial, loud grunters when disturbed, and armed with jaws strong enough to crush urchins. Don't even think about borrowing their corner of the reef.

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04/22/2025

Tropical Tuesday: Earth Day Origins 🌎

Born in 1970 when 20 million Americans rallied for environmental protection, Earth Day now unites over 193 countries and 1 billion people annually. What began as a response to pollution and habitat destruction has evolved into a powerful global movement for climate action and sustainability. Hawaii's unique ecosystems remind us why this day matters more than ever. 🐠🌿

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from the Crew! 🐣🌸

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with colorful egg hunts, sweet treats, cherished moments with your loved ones, and most of all, a relaxing day full of good vibes.

04/19/2025

Fish Fact Friday: Rainbow Runners 🐟

Elagatis bipinnulata are fast-swimming predators, reaching lengths up to 71 inches and weighing up to 102 pounds. Their elongated, fusiform bodies and deeply forked tails enable them to move swiftly through tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

These agile swimmers often form schools and are commonly found near the surface, hunting small fish, squid, and planktonic crustaceans.

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Kailua Pier
Kailua-Kona, HI
96740

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.konaglassbottomboat.com/

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