Historical Kona Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
Voted #1 Tour Since 2008 by West Hawaii Today
Quick Details
Available Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Included On This Trip:
- One complimentary cocktail
- A historical narration down the coast to Kealakekua Bay
- Hawaiian style dinner
- Sunset & live entertainment
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| Location: Kona Coast |
Duration: 3 hours | Start time: 4 p.m | Food: Appetizers, Main Course & Dessert | Activity: Dinner Cruise | Boat: Catamaran |
The Only Dinner Cruise on Hawaii’s Big Island
On this Kona, Hawaii dinner cruise, we journey 12 miles down the Kona Coast to Captain Cook’s monument while a local historian points out over 50 points of interest and historic sites. Discover Hawaii’s rich history on this one-of-a-kind sunset cruise in Kona, Hawaii.
Listen to live entertainment and watch a gorgeous, tropical sunset on the way back. Our three-hour Big Island dinner cruise includes one complimentary cocktail. Additional cocktails are available for purchase.
Menu*
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Waimea Strawberry Spring SaladLocal spring greens, Rincon Farms Strawberries, Big Island Feta Cheese, Candied Macadamia nuts, finished with our house-made Waimea strawberry vinaigrette (GF)

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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: (Must be reserved 48 hours in advance)Thai Coconut Curry with Hamakua Sweet Potatoes, Hawaiian Breadfruit, Carrots, & Bell Peppers (Vegan/GF)
Steamed Jasmine Rice (Vegan/GF)

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Big Island Chocolate Torte (Vegetarian/GF)
Rich dark chocolate torte, finished with a bright raspberry coulis
100% Kona Coffee
*Vegan dessert option available upon request

*Menu is subject to change based on availability.
Carbon Offset
Since August 2019 we provide the option to offset carbon emissions from your cruise. Please consider to keep the check mark during your booking process. This will allow you to enjoy a carbon neutral cruise and with that support the health of our beloved oceans. Find out more about our impact.
Trip FAQs
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It’s the only dinner cruise on the Big Island! You’ll sail into the sunset while enjoying Hawaiian-style food, live entertainment, and stories about the Kona Coast’s history—plus one free cocktail to toast the evening.
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This is a 3-hour sunset cruise that includes a Hawaiian-style dinner, one complimentary cocktail (more available for purchase), live entertainment, and historic narration.
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Absolutely! Kids love the open-air decks, spotting dolphins, and hearing fun island legends from our narrator.
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Yes! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options are available with at least 48 hours notice.
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We’ll cruise past more than 50 historic points, including the Captain Cook Monument.
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We operate our Dinner Cruise Tuesday through Sunday all year long.
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