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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $170.81

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Finisa R

Mar 2016

Staff were wonderful. Drinks and food were top notch. Sightseeing was great, we even spotted whales!
This is a can't miss tour!

Tina

Feb 2016

The historical information was very interesting, but also difficult to understand and follow simply because words and names were in the Hawaiian language. Live music was nice. The crew was very friendly and frequently offered to get us drinks, help carry our food to the table, etc. Cruise atmosphere was much more casual that we expected. Was thinking it'd be semi-formal with closed glass windows, table cloths, glass plates and real silverware, etc, but it was open air, most passengers were dressed super casual, paper plates, plastic ware. They served a snack wasn't crazy about the sweet cream cheese product that included fresh fruit. Dinner itself included beef, chicken and pork along with a rice mixture and some salad, all in buffet format. We did not like the chicken. It was dry and just not as flavorful as the other meat options. The only dessert available was cheese cake. There wasn't much in the way of leftovers or being able to go for a second full plate primarily meat, for those that may want to, but with the snack and drinks alcohol and non-alcohol, you won't leave hungry. When we got to the bay, we just hung out there to eat dinner. Bonus was a manta ray that we could all see. It started drizzling when we were done eating and the captain took us back towards the pier. Most passengers went downstairs. Due to the cloud cover, we really didn't see the sun set from the boat as hoped for, but we had a few other nights on the island and saw some beautiful sunsets. Overall, would recommend this activity - something not everyone gets a chance to experience. For those who might get seasick, I did see some wrist bands and Dramamine by the bar. They also had sunblock in large pump bottles.

Espy E

Nov 2015

The cruise was really fun and the entertainment was great. The only downside is that the water was a little choppy and it made a few people seasick, including my fiancé.