Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Overview

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.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $170.81

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Fri 25 Oct

Starting at $170.81

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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

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 needs are available with 48 hours notice by calling 800-551-8911
This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (586)

WireWrapGems2

Dec 2019

Great crew, good food and drinks, nice narration on island history, live music, lively sunset, AND whales, porpoises, and manatees. What a wonderful evening! The water was choppy so low heel sensible shoes are best. A light jacket or shawl along with sunglasses and sun hat. Sunscreen was provided. The crew helped people carry food and drinks as the motion of boat made it challenging. The crew was also extremely efficient.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Aloha WireWrapGems2, Thank you for joining us on the Historical Sunset Dinner Cruise! Our Captain and Crew a tight, but fun, ship together to ensure that everyone aboard has a safe and amazing time while on the way to the Captain Cook Monument. We cannot always control how the waters are going to fare each day, but our crew is more than equipped to handle any issue that arises! In the mean time, it is just like you said: sneakers or flip flops are great for this tour! Such a lucky find you had during your trip! While our other cruises focus on these sightings, to be able to have dinner and a show is nothing short of a rare treat! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Derek Williams @ Body Glove Adventures

kimhW7939HJ

Dec 2019

We really enjoyed our cruise this evening. Boyd presented historical context, while the captain pointed out wildlife. We were lucky and got the trifecta... whales breaching and spouting, spinner dolphins playing, and 2 mantas! Then Eric Lima provided a very enjoyable musical interlude! His covers of Bruddah Iz as well as more pop/contemporary artists held up well...I normally don’t like covers, but I’d listen to Eric’s voice all night. And the food! For how quickly everything was brought on board, the pupus and the meal were delicious. We were also really impressed by the staff going out of their way to help people who did not have their sea-legs. The staff was bringing them drinks, food, whatever they needed. Excellent service. I’d highly recommend this cruise to anyone,and will probably do this again on future trips.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Aloha kimhW7939HJ, Thank you so much for joining us on the Historical Dinner Cruise! We love being able to provide a fresh and different perspective of the Big Island of Hawai'i for all our guests that join us on the Kanoa II. Boyd is an excellent story-teller with an affinity for going into depth on the story! And I believe you mean Derek Kalima! He is a brilliant musicians who pours his soul into each song that he plays no matter where he goes! Such a special treat to get with your dinner cruise! Not only that, but to see whales, dolphins, and mantas? Such a lucky find! We cannot possibly plan such a brilliant evening even if we tried! I am pleased you were able to see the dedication of our crew towards assisting our guests. Whether the ocean lives in your heart or you are just trying out your sea legs, we make sure everyone is attended. It is important that your safety and security is paramount. We hope to see you again soon! Give us a call and we will try to book you on another night with Brother Derek! Mahalo, (Other) Derek Williams @ Body Glove Adventures

Jeff W

Dec 2019

For an entirely different dinner experience, we chose a Body Glove dinner cruise. The major highlight was not the appetizers, full buffet dinner or dessert, which are fine but nothing special. It was the scenic trip to Kealakekua Bay and the island history lesson we tried to absorb as we slowly cruised down 12 miles of the Kona coastline. We’re told this is the only dinner cruise on the island. Our guide and history orator on the comfortable two-story boat kept the passengers entertained with humorous asides and supplied us with local knowledge that most tourists didn’t know. We got a full report on English explorer Captain John Cook, who on January 18, 1778 became the first European to discover the Hawaiian Islands. Initially welcomed and honored, Cook was killed on a return trip a short time later when relations with the islanders became strained. Cook was immortalized with a statue at Kealakekua Bay, where the cruise stops while dinner is served. It was here that we observed a highly-entertaining pod of spinner dolphins leaping out of the water, which we were told is not an unusual sight. The trip back to the Kailua Pier was a fun journey that included some music and dancing.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Aloha Jeff, Thank you so much for your review! And I really do appreciate the summary of the information the Historian provided! As a lover of history myself, I enjoyed aspects of the cruise for that very reason. There are so many gems to be discovered in Hawai'i regarding its rich and beautiful history. I find the best way to visit and experience any place you are traveling to is to learn its history. A fresh perspective can go a long way! We have several Historians aboard who all focus on the same aspects of the narrative but also provide their own insights or even some knowledge that may not be shared! In any case, each dinner cruise is a fresh and exciting experience. I am glad you were able to experience that! We hope your travels bring you back to our shores. Mahalo, Derek Williams @ Bodu Glove Adventures