From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

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Journey back in time to when ancient, powerful Kings ruled the rugged, fertile land of the Hawaiian Islands, on a dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Travel down the Kona Coast to the Captain Cook monument.

Highlights

Hear the fascinating history if Hawaii with storytelling from a historian guide
Keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales
Tuck into a well-deserved island-style dinner and admire Kealakekua Bay
Sit back and enjoy entertainment onboard with traditional music performed live
Stay refreshed with a complimentary cocktail as you watch the stunning sunset

Description

Step aboard and step back in time. Hop aboard a sunset dinner cruise in Kona for an enchanting Hawaiian history lesson from the experts. This family adventure departs from the Kailua Pier and is narrated by a local historian tour guide, who will reveal secrets, tell stories, and share legends related to the numerous landmarks along the 12 miles of magnificent Kona coastline. Unwind while you admire Captain Cook’s Monument at Historical Kealakekua Bay (only accessible by boat or hiking) with a complimentary cocktail from a fully stocked, premium bar. Begin your delicious dinner starting with an appetizer of Mauna Loa Big Island Macadamia Nuts (Vegan/GF). Then, enjoy a salad starter of Kealaola Farm mixed salad greens, Waimea grape tomatoes, Japanese cucumber, and red onion (Vegan/GF), served with house-made Maui Onion vinaigrette dressing (Vegan/GF). For your main course, choose the Thai coconut curry with Hamakua sweet potatoes, Hawaiian breadfruit, carrots, and bell peppers (Vegan/GF). Or, opt for steamed jasmine rice (Vegan/GF) with Kiawe mango barbecue pork short ribs served with papaya salsa (GF) and island-baked coconut dinner rolls served with butter (Vegetarian). Your dessert is a cheesecake with a local Lilikoi glaze (Vegetarian). Keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales throughout the evening. Enjoy live music from some of the Big Island's best entertainers performing slack-key Hawaiian Style music. Catch the sunset on the water and make sure to look for the famous Green Flash, a fleeting glimmer of intense emerald light that appears on the horizon just after sunset. Other highlights include the Ahu’ena Heiau, the Holua Slide, and the famous Kuamo’o Battlefield, just to name a few.

Includes

1 complimentary drink Non-alcoholic drinks Island-style dinner Live commentary on board Local guide Live entertainment

Important Information

If you require a vegan or vegetarian entree, please contact the activity provider to confirm prior to your tour
Boarding begins at 3:30 PM, and departure is at 4:00 PM. Refunds are not provided for late arrivals
Please carry cash if you wish to purchase alcoholic drinks from the fully stocked bar onboard