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.
Menu:
Local Baby Spinach, Rincon Farms Strawberries, Big Island Feta Cheese, Candied Macadamia nuts with a Waimea Strawberry Vinaigrette (GF)
Sea Salt–Brined Roasted Airline Chicken
Served with red mashed potatoes, a Hamakua mushroom and roasted garlic Marsala demi-glace, sautéed spinach and mushrooms,
and a warm coconut dinner roll with butter
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 chicken. Vegan, vegetarian or gluten free meal requests must be made 48 hours in advance and before departure.
Reviews
1,314 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elegant Dinner, Great Crew
La Profesora2018,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was really impressed with the food on this tour. Everything was tasty and it was just the right amount of food. The way there was quite choppy and my friend got seasick. The crew was excellent. They brought her ginger ale, and ginger chews, told us the best place to sit was at the back of the boat and checked in a few times before we returned. The history provided was superficial, so that was disappointing. All in all, it was quite good.
3 hours of Bliss.
Sherry B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The food, drinks and personal service was amazing! The best money we have spent so far on our vacation. 3 hours of enjoyment. We even saw pilot whales! What a treat.
Fun experience with a...
Kirsten S,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience with a great crew who took care of us as if we were royalty. Our historian was very knowledgeable and gave us information in a clear and often humorous fashion. Dinner was delicious and the musical entertainment was lovely with a wide range of music.
Great evening cruise...
Robert M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great evening cruise along the Big Island’s Kona coast! Food was very good, crew was very friendly, attentive, professional and the adult beverages were made with a lot of “love!”🍹 Live entertainment and historical dialogue was great! Would recommend this dinner cruise to anyone visiting the Big Island.
A visual and historical side of Kona!
Pat R,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an enjoyable evening with the Kona Historical Sunset Cruise. From start to finish we were treated with friendly and attentive service that included a complimentary beverage and fun conversation. The historical commentator shared the island's history alternating with live music by a local musician. Even the Captain treated us to a solo! One in our party had a food sensitivity issue which was accommodated with a tasty substitution. The sun cooperated providing us with beautiful color and viewing Kona from the water was a treat. It was a vacation night well spent!
Just do it!
Donna R,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So fun! Spinner Dolphins swam along side of the boat on our way out and on our way back! Manta Rays joined them on the way out! Fun was good, entertainment was fun we all sang along with many of the song. Information was great and Captain and Crew were amazing and the views were incredible ♥️
Good not great.
G2301PSjohnf,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00For US$200 per head this tour was a little disappointing. Put forward as a dinner cruise, but within 15 mins of leaving the pier at 4pm, the meal was served ! It took a little over an hour to cruise down to the Capt Cook monument. Plenty of photo time allocated. The return trip was cruising further out to sea quite slowly, the purpose of this was to kill time waiting for the sunset around 6.40pm. The sunset was however worth waiting for.
Dinner Cruise with dolphins and manatees
Connie H,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Expect a fun time! We were treated to a spinning dolphin and manatee show! The crew and captain make it a fun experience! Dinner was good
Beautiful and Informative Cruise
Linda C,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip aboard the Body Glove boat to learn about the history and culture of the Big Island. My husband and I enjoyed it immensely!! Added bonus: fun and beautiful dolphins accompanying us along our cruise.
Fun trip
Kevin N,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing evening with a good crew and music. Was able to see the Hawaii coast and even saw dolphins. Great sunset
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