Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
Description
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
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(1,338)
Friendly, helpful crew. Great service. Entertainment was great too! They were very attentive to the elderly in our party.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. We were lucky it wasn’t full so we had plenty of space to roam around. The crew was great and they served a yummy dinner. Adam was our server and he was a lot of fun. This cruise includes it all - educational, a nice cocktail, yummy dinner, time to enjoy sailing and watching the sun set.
Very friendly and accommodating crew. Food was great. Learned a lot about the history of the area. Would highly recommend.
Very educational cruise about history of areas we passed. On board music venue was most enjoyable and dinner food was good.
We had an amazing time. The crew was very accommodating with allergies, funny, cute, generous. I would definitely recommend this to anybody coming to the island. It was our first time. I gave it 5 stars.
Aloha David, Mahalo for the wonderful five-star review! We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing time on our Historical Dinner Cruise and that our crew helped make your first visit to the island so memorable. We’re especially glad our team could accommodate your allergies and make sure you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the evening. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the crew—they’ll love hearing that their humor, generosity, and hospitality made such a great impression! Mahalo again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Big Island for another unforgettable adventure!
The legends and traditions of the Big Island really came alive thanks to the great narration. And the meal was way better than expected for a cruise like this. The very comfortable boat itself was clearly designed specifically for dinner cruises. A great, romantic or just educational cruise.
Aloha Randy, Mahalo for your fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that the legends and traditions of the Big Island came alive through our historical narration. Sharing Hawaiʻi's rich culture and history while cruising the beautiful Kona Coast is one of our favorite parts of the experience. We're also thrilled you enjoyed the meal and found our vessel comfortable and well suited for a relaxing evening on the water. Thank you for highlighting both the romantic and educational aspects of the cruise. We truly appreciate you choosing Body Glove Cruises and hope to welcome you aboard again for another memorable Big Island adventure!
Wonderful staff & excellent meal! Worth every cent! Easy check-in, gracious welcome on board, beautiful cruise & plenty of extra space!
Aloha Jane, Mahalo for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience from easy check-in to the warm welcome aboard. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the meal, our friendly crew, and the beautiful cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing Body Glove Cruises. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure on the Big Island!
The team was very excellent!!!
Aloha, Mahalo for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy to hear that our team made such a positive impression. Providing excellent service is what we strive for, and your kind words mean so much to our entire crew. Thank you for choosing Body Glove Cruises. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable adventure along the Kona Coast soon!
This was the best dinner cruise! The historical narration was excellent and the scenery amazing.
Aloha Ramona, Mahalo for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay. It's great to know the historical narration brought the island's rich history to life and that you loved the incredible scenery along the Kona Coast. Thank you for your recommendation. We truly appreciate you choosing Body Glove Cruises and hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure the next time you're on the Big Island!
Nice meal! Learned a few things about Hawaii. Very friendly and helpful crew. Had a big rainstorm but people were moved below deck and stayed nice and dry. The weather cleared for a nice sunset!
Thank you so much for your kind review, Leslie! We're delighted you enjoyed the meal and had the chance to learn a little more about Hawaiʻi's rich history. While we can't control the weather, we're glad our crew was able to keep everyone comfortable and dry during the rainstorm—and that Mother Nature rewarded us with a beautiful sunset to end the evening. We truly appreciate you joining us aboard Body Glove Cruises and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on the Kona coast!
