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Best Dining Experiences On The Big Island

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The 10 most popular dining experiences on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Dining Experiences On The Big Island

Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook’s monument: what the boat shows you

1.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Most Popular★ 4.5

Sunset catamaran dinner cruise from Kona to Kealakekua Bay with live Hawaiian music, historian narration, great food, and wildlife.

“The Body Glove crew were top notch! The most energetic group of service staff that I have ever witness! Do bring a wrap. It gets a little bit chilly. Bring your appetite! The food is catered and absolutely delicious! Be prepared for some Hawaiian history along the way…. Then after you finish with dinner, be…”

1,279 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $189.19by Body Glove Cruises

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - Greenwell Farms: coffee tasting and a deli-style picnic lunch

2.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★ 5.0

Small-group Big Island volcano day with Kona coffee, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and a 3-course dinner at Kilauea Lodge.

“Grant was an excellent tour guide. He included facts about the island and the Hawaiian culture that other tour guides who have not been on the island as long would know. He also gave us tips throughout the day on other things to do on the island. Many of which we did end up doing…”

620 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $341.79by Kailani Tours Hawaii

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Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner - The buffet: what you actually eat (and what makes it feel local)

3.Kailua-Kona: Voyagers of the Pacific Luau with Buffet Dinner

★ 4.4

Oceanfront Kailua-Kona luau at Royal Kona Resort: buffet dinner, Mai Tais, Voyagers of the Pacific show, and Samoan fire knife finale.

“The dinner was fresh and delicious Hawaiian food including delicious options for everyone. The entertainment was outstanding; interesting, cultural and fun! Drinks were included with unlimited refills (both alcoholic and NA). The setting outdoors unbelievably beautiful with the ocean and active outrigger canoes behind the stage. Worth every penny!”

564 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $190by Royal Kona Resort Luau

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From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay - Boarding in Kona: where to go and how the timing works

Big Island, Hawaii: Volcano and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

Big Island, Hawaii: Volcano and Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Kona coffee farm: more than a quick tasting stop

Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience - The hands-on part: building an underground oven from scratch

Farm-to-Table Chef’s Dinner at Kulaniapia Falls

Farm-to-Table Chef's Dinner at Kulaniapia Falls - Kulaniapia Falls at 6:30 pm: setting, timing, and what to expect

Hawaii: Big Island Volcanoes Day Tour with Dinner and Pickup

Hawaii: Big Island Volcanoes Day Tour with Dinner and Pickup - Kona Coffee Living History Farm: tastings and lunch in volcanic country

8.Hawaii: Big Island Volcanoes Day Tour with Dinner and Pickup

★ 4.5

Big Island volcanoes day tour with Kona coffee tastings, black sand turtles, Thurston Lava Tube, and Kilauea Lodge dinner.

“Five stars for the experience and five stars for Paul. Paul picked us up promptly, was very informative in the first part of the journey about our day ahead. The coffee farm was lovely with some great samples, and the picnic provided was brilliant. Throughout the day, in between stops, Paul went into more detail…”

34 reviews11 hoursFrom $323by Kailani Tours Hawaii

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Maui: Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

Maui: Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Upcountry First: The Quiet Warm-Up Before the Big View

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit, Stargazing & Dinner

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup, van ride, and the pacing of an 8-hour night

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