Body Glove's Super-Raft Sunset Tour is a 2.5-hour Kona sunset raft tour on the 41-foot Kona Explorer from Kailua Pier, with a dinner bowl and crew commentary for $110 to $139 per adult. It suits couples who want a faster ride than a catamaran. The drawback is a bumpy ride that excludes pregnant guests, back or neck problems and under-6s.
Highlights
Rides a 41-foot rigid-hull super raft with cushioned seating and an onboard restroom, not the operator's 65-foot catamaran
No fixed course; the crew follows the coastline past lava cliffs, coves and beaches and times the return for sunset
Dinner in a bowl with a vegan or vegetarian option, plus non-alcoholic drinks and complimentary reef-safe sunscreen
Giftory lists departures year-round on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 pm
Private charter of the whole raft listed at $2,170.34 on Greetwell in October 2026
What to Expect
You check in 30 minutes before departure at the Body Glove store in Ilima Court Shopping Center, sign a liability waiver and walk one block to Kailua Pier.
The Kona Explorer leaves the pier and runs along the coast at speed, with the crew pointing out landmarks, marine life and cultural sites.
Dolphins and, in winter, humpback whales may be spotted, though sightings are not guaranteed.
A dinner bowl is served on board with soft drinks; beer, wine and canned cocktails are sold to guests 21 and over with ID.
The raft slows for the sunset before returning to Kailua Pier after about 2.5 hours.
What's Included
Choice of dinner in a bowl, including a vegan or vegetarian option
Non-alcoholic drinks
Live crew commentary
Reef-safe sunscreen at SPF pump stations
Free parking at the Ilima Court store
What's Not Included
Alcoholic drinks (beer, wine and canned cocktails sold on board)
Hotel pickup
Gratuity
What to Bring
Cash or card and a government-issued photo ID for alcohol purchases
A camera and comfortable clothing
Only minimal storage is available on the raft, per Giftory
Restrictions and Requirements
Ages 6 and up; children 6 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over
Not permitted for pregnant guests or anyone with regular back or neck pain
Guests must be agile enough to board the raft; it is not wheelchair accessible
Smoking is not permitted; liability waiver required
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals must be requested at least 48 hours ahead
No refund for late arrival or motion sickness
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice for parties of 9 or fewer, 72 hours for 10 to 19 and 7 days for 20 or more; full refund if the operator cancels. No refunds for late arrivals or motion sickness. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.
Check in at Body Glove Cruises store, Ilima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; departs Kailua Pier, 75-5660 Palani Rd
Check-In
30 minutes before departure
Parking and Getting There
Free at the Ilima Court store, a 5- to 7-minute walk from the pier; paid parking at the King Kamehameha hotel; two accessible stalls at the pier, first come
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
4.8
3,400 reviews
Other
4.9
7 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Smaller raft-style sunset tours in Kona are frequently highlighted for feeling more personal than large commercial cruise vessels.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We have not yet read individual reviews written specifically about this raft tour; the only review text on the fetched Greetwell page referred to a Body Glove snorkel trip. The ratings below are the public scores shown on each listing as of October 2026.
About the Operator in General
Greetwell's summary of about 3,400 Google reviews across Body Glove products highlights the crews, food portions, educational commentary and frequent spinner dolphin sightings, and advises Dramamine for guests prone to seasickness. The Google breakdown shows 2,816 five-star and 45 one-star reviews, though we have not read the low-rated ones.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $110 to $139 per adult with dinner included, this is one of the cheaper ways to see the Kona coast at sunset, and the raft format gets closer to the cliffs than a catamaran. The trade-off is physical: a fast, bumpy ride that bars pregnant guests and anyone with back or neck issues, and no wheelchair access. We have not yet read reviews specific to this tour, so treat the 4.8 operator-wide score as a proxy, not a verdict.
Book This Tour If…
You are a couple or small group that wants a fast, open-air boat rather than a large catamaran
You want dinner included for $110 to $139 rather than paying $185 plus tax for the catamaran dinner cruise
Your travel dates fall on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, the days Giftory lists for departures
Everyone in your group is 6 or older and comfortable with a bouncy ride
Skip This Tour If…
Anyone in your party is pregnant or has back or neck pain; the operator bars them
You need wheelchair access; the raft has none, unlike the Kanoa II catamaran
You want a sit-down multi-course dinner rather than a bowl
You are prone to seasickness; refunds are not given for motion sickness
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Request vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free bowls at least 48 hours before departure
Bring photo ID if you want to buy beer, wine or canned cocktails on board
Park free at the Ilima Court store and allow 5 to 7 minutes to walk to the pier
Compare prices before booking: Tripster showed $110 and Greetwell $139.21 for the same adult ticket in October 2026
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Body Glove Super-Raft Sunset Tour?
The Body Glove Super-Raft Sunset Tour was listed at $110 per adult on Tripster (down from $120) and $139.21 per adult or $116.39 per child on Greetwell in October 2026. A private charter of the whole 41-foot raft was listed at $2,170.34. Dinner and soft drinks are included in every ticket.
What boat is used for the Kona sunset raft tour?
The Kona sunset raft tour runs on the Kona Explorer, a 41-foot custom-built rigid-hull super raft with cushioned seating, an onboard restroom and sunscreen pump stations. It is faster and lower to the water than Body Glove's 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, which is why the operator bars pregnant guests and those with back or neck pain.
What days does the Super-Raft Sunset Tour run?
Giftory lists the Super-Raft Sunset Tour as running year-round on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 pm, with boarding 30 minutes earlier at Kailua Pier. Neither Tripster nor Greetwell published departure days or times in October 2026, so confirm the schedule on the live FareHarbor calendar before you book.
Can children go on the Body Glove sunset raft cruise?
Children aged 6 and over can join the Body Glove sunset raft cruise if accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over; children 5 and under are not permitted. Child tickets for ages 6 to 17 were $116.39 on Greetwell in October 2026. All riders must be physically able to board the raft from the pier.
Is dinner included on the Super-Raft Sunset Tour?
Dinner is included on the Super-Raft Sunset Tour as a dinner in a bowl, with a vegan or vegetarian option available, plus non-alcoholic drinks. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Beer, wine and canned cocktails are sold on board to guests 21 and over with ID.
What is the cancellation policy for the Kona super raft sunset cruise?
The Kona super raft sunset cruise refunds in full with 48 hours' notice for parties of 9 or fewer, 72 hours for 10 to 19 and 7 days for 20 or more, and in full if Body Glove cancels for weather. There are no refunds for late arrivals or motion sickness, according to Greetwell in October 2026.
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