Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
Overview
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3 hours
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Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories and legends of the sites you will see along the way. First cocktail is on the house! Listen in to live Hawaiian music and enjoy a magnificent sunset as you sail back to Kona. Don’t forget your camera and keep an eye out for dolphins and seasonal whales.
Current menu is
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts
Local Baby Spinach, Rincon Farms Strawberries, Big Island Feta Cheese, Candied Macadamia nuts with a Waimea Strawberry Vinaigrette (GF)
Kona Coffee Braised Short Rib (GF) with Creamy Mashed Potatoes featuring a Kona Coffee Red Eye Demi-Glace (GF) and Island Baked Coconut Dinner Rolls served with Butter (Vegetarian)
Vegetarian Option: Thai Coconut Curry with Hamakua Sweet Potatoes, Hawaiian Breadfruit, Carrots, & Bell Peppers (Vegan/GF) and Steamed Jasmine Rice (Vegan/GF) Must be requested 48 hours in advance.
Dessert: Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Topping
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Gluten free, vegan or vegetarian dietary meal requests must be called into 800-551-8911 48 hours prior to the cruise date.
This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.
Hotel pick-up is not available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kailua Pier
Boarding is 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests are greeted with Island Style Pupus (Appetizers), a complimentary cocktail, Historical Narration and live Hawaiian style music.
Kealakekua Bay
Cruise 24 miles round trip along Kona's Gold Coast learning Hawaiian history, stories, and legends. The narrator will point out many landmarks along the way to Kealakekua Bay that are not visible from land. The narration concludes upon arrival to the bay and dinner is served. The cruise back to the Kailua Pier features live Hawaiian style music, gorgeous vistas of the Kona coastline and sunset.
What‘s Included
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live entertainment
Sunset
Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.
Dinner
Live commentary on board
Beverages
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase - 1 complimentary drink included)
Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
Options
Historical Dinner Cruise
Main entrée is beef. Special meal requests must be made 48 hours in advance and before departure.
Reviews
1,288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The dinner cruise was...
Collin J,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The dinner cruise was amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and the food was great! The servers were extremely friendly. Even though it was a little overcast everything was fantastic. We saw a pod of dolphins and just when we thought it was time to head home a whale came to say hello. Absolutely incredible experience!
Good dinner, nice trip.
Sylvia C,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting commentary; nice music. Dinner was good, staff very friendly and accommodating. Do take a jacket if you plan to sit outside.
Views spectacular, staff...
Marilyn K,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Views spectacular, staff very professional as one of our party weakened. No drama. Great music brought her ‘back to life.’! Saw pilot whales on way back. Food and drinks good.
Dinner Cruise
Michele M,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent! Food and the service was great. Would highly recommend. Great entertainment and relaxing. Beautiful sunset.
Great Historical Dinner Cruise
Heidi N,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a FABULOUS experience. The crew is wonderful and goes above and beyond to help you . We also saw some dolphins spinning in the water and one big whale. The history lesson included is wonderful. Food was great!
Amazing cruise
haileh b,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So fun!! Loved this sunset dinner cruise. Drinks and food were amazing. Beautiful views and great staff
Valentines Day dinner sunset cruise
Lynette N,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was great! We did the Sunset Dinner Cruise on Valentine’s Day. It is our 50th Valentine’s Day together. I have a dairy allergy and they were totally accommodating to this!! We saw a school of spinner dolphins, flying fish and a whale!
Great experience
CarolsThoughts,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good food and a nice atmosphere. Not fancy, cuz who wants fancy in Hawaii anyway? A little bit out of town, so yay, there is parking.
Anniversary Dinner cruise
Jay P,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The food is star highly recommend we enjoy the cruise and learning about the history along the way.The staff was awesome
Good experience but overpriced for Aussies
GeoffAnnabel,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The cruise was fine, food basic but pleasant, crew friendly, sunset nice and I would rate it 4 to 4.5/5 but at AUD$290 for 3 hours, the value for money was poor.
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