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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $170.81

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $170.81

Make a reservation

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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)

frankw383

Mar 2019

We were warned that whale watching tours at this time had been disappointing, so we decided for this dinner cruise to see the island and learn some history. The historical guide was well-informed and covered dozens of places and Hawaiian events leading to consolidation of the islands that occurred in this area of the island. Seeing Captain Cook’s monument was as expected and his story was fascinating. The dinner and entertainment were superb and exceeded expectations. The service of the crew members was friendly and very helpful. The sunset during our return was gorgeous. But the events that topped all else was a spectacular show of whales and dolphins. Several groups were spotted on the way out, and the captain maneuvered to keep us at a safe distance, yet hold us in positions to observe them. We saw seven full breaches, until we needed to continue to our destination. Then upon return, we found a group of several males and a female and her newborn calf, surrounded by dozens of dolphins. The captain kept us there for some 30 minutes, as we watched the baby whale play and try to learn to swim, mostly riding upon his mother’s back or side flippers. We were all thrilled at those whale/dolphin shows, but the captain should be commended for how he took advantage of the surprise opportunity and gave us much more than we could have expected. Also of note is that we had significant headwinds upon return, yet the captain did a fine job heading directly into the wind before turning 90 degrees to finish entering port. We had a reasonably smooth return, significantly better than other ships taking the shorter 45 degree path. I was impressed with the captain’s skills and concerns for all passengers. And I am therefore impressed by the Body Glove organization and will look to try other tours provided by them.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Aloha frankw383, What a wonderfully thorough recap. Thanks for sharing! Mahalo, Body Glove Ocean Adventures

gailoost

Mar 2019

Fascinating history talk, delicious food, wonderful live entertainment, and a beautiful sunset! The staff was so helpful to my group of 3 senior citizens.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Aloha gailoost, We truly enjoy helping people of all types enjoy the ocean. Thanks for sharing this review! Mahalo, Body Glove Ocean Adventures

Kay7979

Mar 2019

We took this trip about four years ago and enjoyed it so much we decided to go again. This time, we sat on the first floor deck, as I didn't feel like climbing stairs, and it was nice to be on the same level as the food and the bar. We enjoyed watching the musician, Bula, sing and play guitar and ukulele. We thought the food was very good, so I'm surprised at the prior negative review. It's sort of like going to a luau in that you have pork, chicken, beef, and lomi lomi salmon. Everything was hot and very tasty. They serve drinks and snacks on the way down the coast, then stop the boat for the meal at Kealakekua Bay. It's much easier to eat when you're not in motion. We saw a whale on our trip, and a marvelous sunset. We were on Maui the week before and did a luau there, so didn't want to do another luau on the Big Island. This is a nice experience for about the same price. No hula dancers, but great views, interesting historical commentary, live music, and good food.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Aloha Kay, What a wonderful review. Our menu has only gotten better over the years, so we expect negative feedback with regard to food will only continue to abate. We love your take on the experience and we all are so happy you thought it worthwhile enough to come out again. Many Mahalos, Body Glove Ocean Adventures