Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

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Tour Overview

Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument, is located on the coast of Kona and only accessible by boat or hiking. On this tour, take a relaxing dinner cruise to the hard-to-reach spot and cocktail, and live entertainment.


  • Tour Name: Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
  • Availability: Daily except Monday
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Sunset
  • Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase – 1 complimentary drink included)

What to expect

Your cruise begins at the Kailua Pier where you board the boat for a 12-mile journey down the Kona coastline. Sit back and relax as a local historian shares stories about the landmarks you pass on the way to the Captain Cook Monument.

Dinner is served and make room for dessert and Kona coffee. Additional cocktails are available for purchase. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales. Take in the sites of Ahu’ena Heiau, Keauhou Holua Slide, and Kuamo’o Battlefield as you sail back to the pier.

Departure and return

Start:

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Child$99
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Adult$169
Child$99
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Tour Overview

Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument, is located on the coast of Kona and only accessible by boat or hiking. On this tour, take a relaxing dinner cruise to the hard-to-reach spot and cocktail, and live entertainment.


  • Tour Name: Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
  • Availability: Daily except Monday
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Sunset
  • Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase – 1 complimentary drink included)

What to expect

Your cruise begins at the Kailua Pier where you board the boat for a 12-mile journey down the Kona coastline. Sit back and relax as a local historian shares stories about the landmarks you pass on the way to the Captain Cook Monument.

Dinner is served and make room for dessert and Kona coffee. Additional cocktails are available for purchase. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales. Take in the sites of Ahu’ena Heiau, Keauhou Holua Slide, and Kuamo’o Battlefield as you sail back to the pier.

Departure and return

Start:

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

THERESA K Avatar
THERESA K.
4/17/2024
Perfect timing Such a memorable experience. Dinner was perfect, weather too. Staff was professional and attentive. Music was perfectly matched for a dinner cruise. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and could be heard everywhere . Will go again.
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Jennifer R.
3/30/2024
Great experience Thr food was delicious! The service was perfect! The amazing sunset and all the wildlife made the trip unforgettable. We saw a baby humpback learning to breach, a pod of spinner dolphins and pilot whales! I wish we could hear the information shared a little better what we could hear was fascinating.
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Lesley B.
3/26/2024
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE organized, capable crew, meal beautifully planned & executed, Interesting cultural/historical info, lovely music
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REBLMD
3/24/2024
Highly recommend this dinner cruise! Highly recommend. We greatly enjoyed our cruise. The lady telling us about what we were seeing, and the history, was engaging and funny. Her husband, the musician, was great. The dinner was actually very good, which exceed our expectations. The crew was upbeat, helpful and friendly. Thank you!
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Adrienne Z.
3/23/2024
Relax on board and learn while you have a delicious dinner Solo or in a group, don't hesitate to go on this cruise if you want to learn about the Kona coast and enjoy a delicious dinner onboard! The operator has their own commercial kitchen and are accommodative with some advanced notice. Historian was exceptional with her explanations. The live music added to the fun and was interspersed among the historical info segments. Wonderful & kind crew. So happy I made their cruise part of my vacation memories!
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Belynda Avatar
Belynda
3/07/2024
Wonderful evening! We did the sunset dinner cruise, it was amazing!
The meal was excellent, staff were attentive and friendly.
The historical speaker was really good , giving us a-lot of info
The musician was lovely that added to the ambience
The Captain added to experience by stopping the boat to observe wildlife we saw along the way.
I would not hesitate to do this again , it was a lovely evening well worth every penny.
And after seeing the quality of staff/ amount of staff i would search other excursions with Body Glove
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Carol P Avatar
Carol P.
2/23/2024
Fifth dinner cruise and would do it again! I have been to the Big Island 6 times and chose this cruise to bring my family because they have never disappointed. The musician, Kalima, sets a great island vibe. Dinner was delicious. The water was choppy so Captain Ericka brought some seasick passengers back to the pier but then took the boat out again for an amazing sunset view - much appreciated! I have been visiting the Big Island since 2012 and have returned year after year with family and friends. I believe I have purchased approximately 30 excursions with the Body Glove and I know this is not the last. While there are many other water excursions to choose from with other companies (we have done several), Body Glove is THE best.
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Jo A.
2/14/2024
Excellent! I cannot say enough good things about Body Glove cruises. The sunset dinner cruise was one of the highlights of our trip. Nature put on a show for us; we saw a sunset that was incredible, saw some gorgeous rainbows and sas waves crashing against rocks in the distance. The woman teaching about the history of the Big Island was amazing,as was the musician. The rest of the workers on the boat were attentive, professional and experienced.
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Janefan Avatar
Janefan
2/11/2024
Such a fun night! This was a highlight of our trip. Learned a lot of historical information (who knew that part of Hawaii was owned by Great Britain??) The staff was awesome and the musical entertainer was so good! We also saw humpback whales and manta rays. Such a great time.
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Pilar D Avatar
Pilar D.
5 star rating
11/27/2023
Fun Ride w Great Food The cruise was a lot of fun. The music and historical information was entertaining, the food was very good, the crew was very interactive, and the weather/rainbow/sunset/stars/dolphins were spectacular! We enjoyed this and highly suggest it as an activity.
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