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‘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.
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.
Options
Historical Dinner Cruise
Main entrée is beef. Special meal requests must be made 48 hours in advance and before departure.
Historical Lunch Cruise
Reviews
1,227 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome cruise, the crew...
Delphine D,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome cruise, the crew was very nice, the captain amazing and the food was good too. Live music and historical comments just add to it to make it a perfect evening
Will be back for sure
Matthew H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sage was awesome! The music was fabulous! Dinner was out of this world. This is our second cruise with Body Glove and we will be back. Mahalo🙂
Sunset Dinner Cruise seems to fit well
Gale L,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The dinner was fabulous, the sights were amazing. Seemed like everyone had a very enjoyable time. A bit rocky at times, so if you get motion sickness, wear a patch.
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sandy M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00I would have given it a 5 except for a couple of issues. The crew was very friendly and helpful. The catamaran was very nice, but for our trip, it was raining when we left, and they do not have enough covered area for the amount of people that were there. A bus group came in early, and they were allowed to board earlier than everyone else. They took all of the lower level, covered seats, so we had to go up to the top, where all of the covered seats were also already taken. We had to sit where we got wet as the showers came and went. As for the food, the dessert was the best part. Everything looked really good, but my meat was all fat covered with gravy. The potatoes were pretty good but my roll was dry and crumbly. I just feel like when you pay this much for a dinner cruise, there should be ample seating for everyone to be able to enjoy a hot meal in a dry environment. The scenery was nice and the lady who talked about the island was very knowledgeable. Under different circumstances, I probably would have really enjoyed it.
What a wonderful...
Patricia P,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a wonderful experience. Everyone was nice and the food was exceptional. The beauty of the land and sea was also memorable. The information presented was interesting and the I would do it again. Plus, tell any friends or family to also participate in the cruise.
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