Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watching Tour - Special Deals [Jan-Mar]
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Great day for whale watching!
Reviewed by: Dianna, 2019/01/31We were very lucky to see whales throughout most of the tour. At least 10 sightings, usually with 2 whales at a time.
Food was delicious but it was hard to sit and enjoy your meal when you are looking for whales too. Every time someone shouted "WHALE!", everyone dropped everything but their cameras and ran towards the edge of the deck.
Luckily, there were a lot of whales out that day so I got to finish my food and saw plenty of whales.
Photos don't do justice for whale watch tours, it's better to watch with your own eyes. You don't want to be fussing over your camera because next thing you know, the whales have disappeared back underwater.
Wonderful experience, would love to go again!
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Look for the turquoise color in the water!
Reviewed by: Pigalicious, 2019/01/31The skies were grey and even with light drizzle the humpback whales were there along with the warm crew of the Star of Honolulu to greet us in Hawaii! I've never seen so many whales on one whale watch and it was my first time to see a turquoise color right next to the whale. Their white pectoral fins turns changes color underwater so it was easier to spot them this time around. The lunch on board was delicious...... The roast beef and those macadamia nut cookies keeps you going back for more. Thank you Star of Honolulu for a very stable ride and wonderful experience to see these enormous animals up so close!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/03 |
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We saw whales.
Reviewed by: Jessica, 2018/04/14Great time. You have access to all decks. Naturalist answers all question. Plenty of seating. Servers available for sodas and coffee and cocktails. Breakfast is optional at additional charge. Bring your camera for photos of whales and view of waikiki. Enjoyed very much. Tour was wworrth. The money for sure. We did early bird . We were back before lunch time. Bring light jacket for early morning. You will enjoy this ride. Super big ship very stable. Stay on deck for best views. They know exactly where the whales are.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/03/19 |
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Beautiful day seeing whales and dolphins
Reviewed by: Sarah, 2018/03/31The crew was friendly. We saw whales nearly the whole time we were on board. The cocktails were tasty and the entertainment was great. We will do this again with our family. Next time, we will do the food option. The kids wanted to eat as soon as they brought out the food.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/03/07 |
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Saw three pods of humpbacks!
Reviewed by: Chris, 2018/03/16It was amazing, encourage others to go. We saw a tail slap, fins, and a whale clear the water! Enjoyed it immensely. The captain even stayed out a little longer because we saw so many.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/03/11 |
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Whale watching tour
Reviewed by: Al and Becky, 2018/03/11At least 25 sightings some even swam under the boat. Food was also very good, and the staff were all customer focused and friendly.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
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We had a wonderful time on this whale watching cruise!
Reviewed by: CathyG, 2018/02/25We were very fortunate, we had a lovely sunny day and we saw 3 or 4 whales. The crew were very helpful.The buffet meal was of good variety, tasty food and people were able to return as many times as they wanted. With regard to the whales, as stated in the tour blurbs there are rules about how close the boat can get to the whales because of this and how fast they breach and disappear I would suggest putting the camera aside and fully enjoying the experience with your own eyes, which is quite a thrill.
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| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
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Great family fun
Reviewed by: Tuyet D, 2017/03/23I would highly recommend this tour. It was very fun, staff were all amazing and we got amazing photos and views of Honolulu. Great short trip (a few hours). We got to see a school of dolphins swimming along the boat which was also amazing.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/20 |
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So Many Whales & So Much Fun!
Reviewed by: CoCoCorinne, 2017/03/17We got so lucky, getting to see a few different pods of whales! The boat was about 50 feet away, so the views of the whales (including Waikiki and Diamond Head as the backdrop) were spectacular!
The lunch buffet was excellent. Plenty of yummy options to choose from.
After lunch, activities were set up - lei making, plus ukulele and hula lessons. The cruise was a great way to spend the day!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/07 |
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Awesome
Reviewed by: Kookie, 2017/02/23I was hoping to see maybe a blow or just a brief glimpse of a whale but we saw a whale show like I could never imagined. They called it the running of the bulls and it was whales breaching the water together jumping and showing off like they new we were there to see them. Breakfast was good a few more options for the price would have been appreciated, maybe bacon, potatoes, or some veggies and cheese to go with the scrambled eggs.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
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Awesomely amazing!!
Reviewed by: L. Burrell, 2017/02/22My family went on this amazing trip expecting to see whales spray and slap their tails against the water. We did get that and so much more. We got to see at least two whales breaching numerous times and just playing, diving in and out of the water. It was so incredible. That early wake up was 100% worth it. The boat was very spacious and I really enjoyed the ride. The crew narrator was very informative and the whole crew, especially the captain were very professional. Highly recommend this outing.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
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Whale watching Honolulu
Reviewed by: Jay Jay , 2017/02/07This tour was very enjoyable. Even though we didn't get to see but one whale. The captain and crew made every effort to locate them. And we did encounter a whale but the whale didn't want to entertain us which is no fault of the crew. The boat ride itself was nice and relaxing. I would definitely do it again.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/02 |
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Whale Sightings, Beautiful Day, Delicious Food, Activities....FUN!!!
Reviewed by: Ms. Ems, 2017/02/03I was so excited to see whales and I wasn't disappointed! Guaranteed indeed.
We saw a few pod of whales and it was always entertaining to watch them swim by and see their blows. I actually saw one that threw its tail out of the water up close when I was heading to the restroom, but very quickly that no one noticed it I think. I just got lucky, haha!
It was a nice cruise, great customer service from the crew, delicious food, and gorgeous views of the Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head! There were fun activities on board too like lei making, ukulele lessons, and hula lessons. I really enjoyed the trip! I was with a group of friends but as a mom, I would definitely recommend this for families with young children as well, it's a great activity for all ages so anyone are welcome!
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Would Definitely Go Again
Reviewed by: DannaJ, 2017/01/29We got to see several whales and got some great pictures of breaches and blows. I was skeptical but was very happily surprised and would do it again next time I'm in Hawaii!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/01/26 |
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Whale Watching
Reviewed by: Bee, 2017/01/25This was the first tour we took on our first trip to Hawaii in April of 2016. It was absolutely amazing. We had a good time on the Star of Honolulu except it was rather windy that day. Had a blast, regardless! There were several whale sightings but, not close enough to see them which was disappointing. The breakfast was fantastic. We spent time walking about the ship taking some wonderful photos. We would definitely book another cruise when we return again.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/07 |
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: La Von, 2017/01/24This was the first tour I took on my first trip to Hawaii. It was absolutely amazing.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/01/21 |
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Whale Watch Cruise
Reviewed by: Misha, 2016/06/03My husband and I went on this cruise on one of the last days of our vacation. We did not see any whales or dolphins, but we still had a fantastic time! Since we did not see any whales we received a voucher for a free cruise for both of us. The crew was very knowledgeable and energetic. My only wish was that we would have picked to do this cruise earlier in our vacation so we could have used the voucher for the return cruise to hopefully see some whales.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/12/19 |
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Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise
Reviewed by: Jenny, 2016/04/26When I booked the Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise for the 15th April, it was my only opportunity to possibly see some whales. I knew it was the last day of the Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cuises and I may not necessarily see any whales, and unfortunately we didn't. But that didn't stop me from having an absolutely wonderful time. There were not may 'tourists' on this cruise, probably because it was the end of the season, and we were allowed to wonder about the boat freely. The staff were very informative, and really made us all feel very welcome. I spent my time walking about the ship taking some wonderful photos and talking to other tourists and staff. It was a beautiful sunny day, though a bit windy. To be out on the water on such a beautiful day with some fantastic people was a joy. It was a disappointment we didn't see whales, but a gamble I took when booking. The company guarantees you will see whales, in the event that you dont, they give vouchers for a free cruise, valid for 12 months.
Next time I go to Oahu it will be in January, and I can redeem the free cruise voucher.
I would recommend the Star of Honolulu whale watch cruises, the ship is beautiful and clean, the staff are fantastic, and the scenery is beautiful.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/04/15 |
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Excellent
Reviewed by: Francis W, 2016/03/26Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/02 |
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Brill-just go!
Reviewed by: Chris, 2016/03/02The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
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Lucky enough!
Reviewed by: Yue, 2016/02/29We were lucky enough to see whales jumping out of water many times. Crew members were professional. They gave clear and accurate instructions on directions to which whales were just coming up to surface. Besides whale watch, the cruise trip itself was awesome. We had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline of Oahu.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: Kathy, 2016/02/13This was a great excursion. Saw lots of whales, food was great, fun activities, great crew.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
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Great experience!
Reviewed by: Acvilla, 2016/01/24Had a great time!! We were lucky to have lots of whale sightings, one even came up close to the ship!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/01/21 |
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Great trip
Reviewed by: NZ family, 2015/04/07We really enjoyed the Early bird cruise with breakfast - so much so that we did it the next day too! We didn't see whales the first day and only had a few days left of our trip so used the whale check the next day and had just as good a time. The food was fine, the staff knowledgable and there were plenty of great spots to be on the boat. I enjoyed being right up the top - great view, warm from the engine vents and speakers so I could hear the commentary.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/04 |
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STAR OF HONOLULU WHALE WATCH CRUISE
Reviewed by: TOYA BISHOP-ALESCIO, 2015/03/30SPECTACULAR, HOWEVER I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN SOME DOLPHINS ALONG WITH THE WHALES.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/03/09 |
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whale watching
Reviewed by: fapthetank, 2015/03/28Great whale watching cruise!! nice crew ,good food and we saw whales !!!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/03/03 |
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Great experience!
Reviewed by: Deb and Ran, 2015/03/21Our guide and marine biologist, Adam, was very knowledgeable about the whales and the area and explained everything we needed to know. The pod of baby whales we saw (5 of them) gave everyone a great show all the way back to the pier. I hope everyone that takes this cruise gets the same opportunity to see what we saw.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/03/16 |
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