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Capt. Bean's Dinner Cruise

  • December 30, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Capt. Bean's Dinner Cruise

Ok, you are probably wondering why this is listed as a "popular sights" review. I had a difficult time placing it as "dining" while clearly dining does take place! It's not really a boat tour, although you will enjoy a nice tour of the Kona Harbor area complete with a fabulous sunset. It is also a "performance" because the staff on the boat do perform for guests and by the end of the night, the guest are doing the performing on the tables! This is one fun experience to enjoy!

The boat departs the harbor at Kailua-Kona around 5pm. I think the times vary based on the time of year, in order to assure a great sunset experience so be sure to check it out to make sure. During the two hour cruise, you will enjoy mai tai's or the soft drink of your choice. Be sure to pace yourself!

Dinner is served once the boat has reached her anchor point. The water was relatively calm on this particular night, but the couple sitting next to me told of another time out when the water was choppy and folks were not enjoying the meal because of sea-sickness.

The meal was actually pretty good. A small salad, chicken, steak teriyaki, corn cobs, along with a yummy chocolate-coffee dessert. Nothing really special, I guess, but who takes a "booze cruise" for the meal?

After dinner, there is more dancing and entertainment. With more booze flowing (they do call it "The Booze Cruise") folks have lost the inhibitions and are fully engaged in the audience participation part of the evening's activities. Men wearing coconut bras, women shaking it up on the tables... it was a blast!

I thoroughly enjoyed myself, even though I was there as a single. If you are comfortable out with people and can strike up a conversation with strangers, you will enjoy this experience. If however, you are shy or a bit on the introverted and reserved side, I would suggest you pass.

Tickets for Capt. Bean's Dinner/Booze Cruise run around $55-$60 at full price, and includes transportation from many hotels throughout the area. You can also drive down to the harbor, but why drive if you don't have to? You can find discounts available on the Internet or even get tickets for free if you do a timeshare presentation.

From journal Big Island Dining Choices

Captain Beans Dinner (Booze) Cruise

  • December 15, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Liken D Sun from Bracebridge, Ontario
This was one activity recommended by our concierge that we thoroughly enjoyed. My wife and I left the baby with the grandparents and went on the cruise with three other people we met at the resort. The cruise was a sunset cruise that started with a show and included free drinks and dinner. The food was good (beef, chicken, salad, and much more). The staff put on a good show and were quite helpful in getting drinks and helping to create a fun atmosphere.

From journal 17 Days on the Big Island

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