Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.68

1,263 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1032

130

You must do this tour. Excellent
780bevb,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful Evening, excellent service, dinner and to die for chocolate cake. The crew was wonderful, the live music and line dancing was so fun.
I didn’t anticipate such amazing food considering they actually do not cook on the boat, but food was great.
Lisa R,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, come for fun and amazing food. Food was brought on the boat, but was great and efficient. The staff was friendly and interactive with guests.
This was an amazing...
Elizabeth J,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience! Food was great, sunset was beautiful and the staff was amazing! A must do!
Wonderful Evening Adventure in Kona
Josbor61,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the cruise. The crew was first-rate. The historian did a fine job informing passengers about the surrounding area. The food was better than expected. To top it off, we had excellent weather and a picture-perfect sunset.
Everything was good...
SeongJin P,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything was good except, the lady who was sitting in the middle of the boad with the singer, was too talkative..
Beautiful cruise and dinner.
Flyer16039886380,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a terrific excursion. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Boat clean as a whistle. Food and drinks excellent. Beautiful sunset and full moon rise. Couldn't have been better.
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Julie C,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Body Glove crew were top notch! The most energetic group of service staff that I have ever witness! Do bring a wrap. It gets a little bit chilly. Bring your appetite! The food is catered and absolutely delicious! Be prepared for some Hawaiian history along the way…. Then after you finish with dinner, be prepared to dance your heart out. While we weren’t fortunate to see the sun set, the Captain Erica managed to find us a pod of spinners dolphins that put on a show for us! This was definitely the hi light of our trip so far! They really did know how to Aloha (Spred the Lve)
Big Island dinner cruise
Explore59084638392,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour was well organized and it was timely. The dinner served was really great and the staff was very friendly and professional. I'll recommend this tour to everyone.
Great sunset dinner cruise.
vernc162,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding cruise, crew was fantastic attitude. A must do in Kona. Perfect weather. Totally awesome. Would. Recommend for a first time experience
Beautiful night
Tonya D,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful experience food was amazing would recommend highly to anyone that is seeking out a dinner with a sunset. Crew was awesome!!!