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The Kona Glassbottom Boat is hiring a full-time head captain position. The schedule is currently Sunday through Wednesday and additional days when cruise ships are in town.
The Kona Glassbottom Boat is a family run business that has been operating in Kailua-Kona Bay since 1996. Our primary tours are one-hour reef tours, we do multiple tours per day. We also offer private charters. These include, but are not limited to, ash scatterings, sunset tours, and private reef tours.
We offer competitive wages, bonuses, 3% IRA matching, and paid time off. As a full-time captain you would qualify for our medical insurance that includes dental, vision, chiropractic, massage and acupuncture.
Qualifications:
Valid USCG Master Captains License and Medical Card
Marine Radio Operator Permit
Prior experience as a Captain in Hawaii
Familiar with local sea and weather conditions
Comfortable operating a vessel close to shore
Friendly with a good attitude
Reliable and safety orientated
Agile and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
Must be available to work on days outside the normal schedule when cruise ships are in town.
Currently resides on the Big Island (preferably the west side)
If you are interested, please email resume or details on your qualifications and experience.
The Kona Glassbottom Boat is hiring a full-time head captain position. The schedule is currently Sunday through Wednesday and additional days when cruise ships are in town.
The Kona Glassbottom Boat is a family run business that has been operating in Kailua-Kona Bay since 1996. Our primary tours are one-hour reef tours, we do multiple tours per day. We also offer private charters. These include, but are not limited to, ash scatterings, sunset tours, and private reef tours.
We offer competitive wages, bonuses, 3% IRA matching, and paid time off. As a full-time captain you would qualify for our medical insurance that includes dental, vision, chiropractic, massage and acupuncture.
Qualifications:
Valid USCG Master Captains License and Medical Card
Marine Radio Operator Permit
Prior experience as a Captain in Hawaii
Familiar with local sea and weather conditions
Comfortable operating a vessel close to shore
Friendly with a good attitude
Reliable and safety orientated
Agile and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
Must be available to work on days outside the normal schedule when cruise ships are in town.
Currently resides on the Big Island (preferably the west side)
If you are interested, please email resume or details on your qualifications and experience.
Job ID: 523412665
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026
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