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)

bcjrmom

Dec 2018

Just came back from a wonderful sunset dinner cruise with Bodyglove. We had our 3 month old grandson and his parents along with us and felt very safe. The captain and his crew were very professional and entertaining and attentive to their passengers needs. The cruise was highlighted by narration about the history of the islands and the Kona Coast down to Captain Cook monument and back. Along the way we were entertained by bottle nosed dolphins and flying fish as well as a fine musician. The food was good and plentiful. Recommend highly.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Aloha bcjrmom, Thank you for your recommendation! Safety is always our top priority, followed closely by showing each guest their best day in paradise. Mahalo, Body Glove Ocean Adventures

GathererHunter

Dec 2018

Our Body Glove Dinner Cruise was an excellent trip. Seeing Kona coast from the ocean was great, both day and night. The highlights from this sunset dinner cruise started with great local narative of the regions history. On the cruise we saw lots of spinner dolphins that loved the wake from the boat. Then we got to see a pair of humpback whales surfacing, followed by more dolphins. Also great live Hawaiian music on the cruise. As the sun was setting we were fortunate enough to see a cloudless sunset, including a green flash. The buffet dinner exceeded expectations, while Captain and crew were very friendly and service orientated. This is one of the best ways to see Kona and its surroundings, and would do the dinner cruise again if friends or family visited. This was a family trip with no teens or young children, but anyone would enjoy.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Aloha GathererHunter, We have a new chef and he has really added something to each menu item that has taken the buffet to the next level. Thanks for mentioning something about that. We all think the meal is significantly improved, and it's nice to get this kind of confirmation! Green flash, whales, and dolphins? Did we mention there is an added fee when you see all three! Just kidding, of course. Some evening out there really are exceptional, which takes a lot in a beautiful place like this. Mahalo, Body Glove Ocean Adventures

Northern-Observer

Dec 2018

Because we have had a fine experience on the BodyGlove snorkel cruise, this time on our Hawaii visit we took the evening dinner cruise down to the Captain Cook Memorial and back. Well, we could do this again. The on board historian, a local lady, gave us a detailed, enjoyable discussion, almost nonstop on the outbound cruise. A wealth of information that provided one with a good understanding of the culture that was here long before the Europeans arrived. The vocalist/guitarist was equally local and with lore and song that was a real complement to the evening. The evening meal was a great buffet of Hawaiian Chicken, braised beef brisket, Pit roasted pork and more. The dessert of cheesecake was mighty tasty. When you consider the dinner, the included cocktail, and the trip itself, this is a most reasonably priced activity. Just the dinner for a couple would easily be $100 anywhere else. All the staff were very friendly, attentive, and the captain was happy to receive any and all conversation. Great trip, worth repeating. Even better, if you have already been on BodyGlove, be sure to ask for the repeat customer discount.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Aloha Northern-Observer, Great advice, and great review! We so appreciate your assessment, and agree! The value of our Historical Sunset Dinner Cruise is well beyond the price. Many Mahalos, Body Glove Ocean Adventures