Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watching Tour - Special Deals [Jan-Mar]
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4.49
Great Views, disappointing for whale watching.
Reviewed by: Mel, 2017/12/27We didn't see much of the whale, only a blip, but there is nothing in voucher. The views are great!
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| Activity Date: | 2017/12/23 |
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Cruise was wonderful, loved the entertainment and food!
Reviewed by: Deborah Newsome, 2017/12/26Cruise entertainment and food was great. Very disappointed that I saw no sea life, not even a dolphin )-.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/12/23 |
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Met Expectations
Reviewed by: DLineen, 2017/03/25Understanding the boats cannot come closer than 100 yards, outs seemed to stay 200-300 yards away. Unless you have a telephoto lens, just use your eyes and retain the memory because any other camera, including phones and GoPros, will just show the whales as a small blip.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
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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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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Whales!
Reviewed by: HulaHoney, 2017/03/08We enjoyed this cruise. There are activities besides whale watching (lei making, ukulele lessons and hula lessons). We saw whales and dolphins. This is great for all ages.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/28 |
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
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| Attended as: | Families |
| 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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Star of Honolulu whale watching
Reviewed by: Judith, 2017/02/19Great things were the weather, water and warmth of the staff. Whale sightings were unfortunately few and at a great distance such that mostly splashes and puffs of water were seen only. Boat was nice, top deck offers the best views. Kids had fun.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/25 |
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Whale Watch & Breakfast
Reviewed by: johnschettko, 2017/02/11Excellent Crew involvement, Breakfast was good. No Whale sighting due too choppy water and high winds.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/06 |
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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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| Attended as: | Friends |
| 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/21 |
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Extremely Disappointing!
Reviewed by: Jeff, 2017/01/24The overall cruise was extremely disappointing because throughout the entire cruise we saw a single whale spout either 4 or 5 times as it exhaled and a brief cloud of mist was observable for about 2 seconds. Because the spouts were so brief, I only actually saw 2 of them. However, technically, we did see a whale and were not eligible for a free re-booking.
I don't blame Star of Honolulu for the lack of whales - they are wild animals! But, I did expect more from them and am disappointed that seeing mist from a whale for a total of less than 20 seconds in a multi-hour cruise at least 100 yards away is considered a whale sighting.
Other than the lack of seeing whales - which was the entire point of going on the cruise! - the cruise itself is actually pretty good. The employees were very friendly, the food was better than expected (bring your own coffee though), and the views of Oahu from the ocean are gorgeous.
The ship is a bit dated and worn around the edges, but it was clean and offered a lot of indoor and outdoor viewing options. Because there are 4 decks, I never felt like it was crowded even though there were a lot of people on board.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/21 |
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Worth the price.
Reviewed by: Joe, 2017/01/17We didn't pay for the meal, instead we ate ahead of time. We had a nice time. Saw some whales, but not very close. Still it was worth the price for a morning out on the ocean.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| 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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No whales
Reviewed by: Crystal, 2016/03/19We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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wonderful experience
Reviewed by: bin, 2016/02/22wonderful experience.
However, Lunch was not so good.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
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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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/21 |
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Satisfied
Reviewed by: Sumei, 2016/01/16My husband and I took our 3 kids and we were quite impressed with how quickly we spotted the whales (we even saw dolphins!). It's safe and a great experience, I would definitely recommend it for families with young children.
Parking is convenient. Check in is across from boat. Prepare for standing and maybe even a little sea sick lol! Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
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Whales
Reviewed by: HulaHoney, 2015/09/07I've been on this tour many times. This early morning cruise did not have activities. Normally there is lei making, hula dancing and ukulele lessons.
Whales are hit or miss. I've seen some fantastic activity from this cruise!
Recommended for all, but be warned the morning cruise will not have the additional activities.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
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