Boat Tours
Captain Cook Monument
Pu`u Honua o`Honaunau
Each year the Kona Historical Society partners with Fair Wind and Body Glove Cruises to present fundraising historical tours along the Kona coastline.
Passengers are treated to a Sunday afternoon sail aboard the catamaran FairWind II between Kahalu`u Bay and Honaunau. The tours depart from Keauhou Bay at 2:00 p.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. Kama`aina resident John Mitchell provides the historical narrative prepared by Kona historian Jean Greenwell; among the points of interest that are covered are the holua at Keauhou, Kuamo`o battlefield, Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook monument, the battle of Mokuohai at Ke`ei, and Pu`uhonua o Honaunau.
Kealakekua Bay
Humpback whale sightingBody Glove’s Kealakekua Bay Sunset Historical Cruise departs Kailua Pier at 3:30 p.m. and returns at 7:00 p.m. The intent of this cruise is to be an oceangoing museum, offering an educational and hands-on experience. Historians and naturalists on board share local history, culture, arts, agriculture, and marine life.
The sightings of whales and dolphins are often an added treat. Pupus are served and a no-host bar is available. Check our events calendar for tour dates.