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Captain Cook Historical Dinner Cruise

Body Glove Hawaii

This Big Island dinner cruise takes you to beautiful Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary. The bay is also a historical location, home to the Captain Cook Monument.

scheduleDuration: 3 hours

Operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

  • was$184.99
  • now$171.00

🚢 Body Glove Hawaii - Captain Cook Historical Dinner Cruise

With a convenient departure from the Kailua-Kona pier, this Big Island dinner cruise takes you to beautiful Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary. The bay is also a historical location, home to the Captain Cook Monument which was built to honor Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who was the first European to begin formal contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778.

Along the 12-mile cruise down the Kona Coast, you’ll enjoy spectacular shoreline views while an onboard historian will point out over 50 points of interest and historical sites. While you are en route to Kealakekua Bay, enjoy an island-inspired dinner, served at your table. Listen to live entertainment and watch the beautiful sunset on the way back.

🍽️ Dinner Menu:

🥗 Lau'ai (Salad Course):

  • Waimea Strawberry Spring Salad: Local Spring Greens, Rincon Farms Strawberries, Big Island Feta, Candied Macadamia Nuts, Finished with our House-made Waimea Strawberry Vinaigrette

🍖 Mea 'Ai Nui (Main Course):

  • Sea Salt–Brined Roasted Airline Chicken: Served with Red Mashed Potatoes, Hamakua Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Marsala Demi-Glace, Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms, and a Warm Coconut Dinner Roll with Butter

🍫 Mea 'ono (Dessert):

  • Big Island Chocolate Torte: Rich Dark Chocolate Torte, Finished with a Bright Raspberry Coulis

🌱 Vegan/Vegetarian Option (48 hour Advance notice required):

  • Thai Coconut Curry with Hamakua Sweet Potatoes, Hawaiian Breadfruit, Carrots & Bell Peppers, Served with Steamed Jasmine Rice (Vegan/GF) - Please notate vegetarian meal request next to guest's name when making your reservation

🍹 Drinks:

One complimentary cocktail is included. Cash bar thereafter.

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    Tour time:
    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Check in at 3:30 pm at the Body Glove Cruises' Retail Store, located at the Ilima Court Shopping Center at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740. The boat departs from the left side of Kailua Kona Pier, which is located within walking distance from the Ilima Court Shopping Center. Parking is free.
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  • Restrictions:

    There are no specific restrictions for this activity.

  • Special Notes:

    A portion of all proceeds are donated to non-profit organizations for the preservation, restoration and education of Hawaiian culture and history, its coral reefs and coral reefs around the world.

    The vessel is 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck. If you are traveling with a wheelchair, please let us know in advance so that pier parking can be reserved for you (there are only 2 spaces). If there's space we will note that the guest is using the space and will request that they call the office at boarding time for pier access. The guest will wait at the gate for a crew member to let them onto the pier. They must be traveling with a handicap placard in order to take advantage of pier parking.

    Seating is first come first serve.

  • Operation Days:

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

  • Duration:

    3 hours

  • Equipment:

    Body Glove Cruises operates the Kanoa II, a state-of-the-art 65-foot catamaran that was designed with quality and comfort in mind. Guests enjoy plenty of shade and cushioned seating. The vessel features flat screen televisions, a full sound system for live entertainment and a full service premium bar. The Kanoa II is equipped with three restrooms and is also wheelchair friendly. The spacious lower deck allows for a full range of movement.

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