Star of Honolulu Morning Whale Watching Tour - Special Deals [Jan-Mar]
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Lots of whales!
Reviewed by: M.W., 2015/03/11We were very lucky to see the whales appear numerous times right in front of our window as we were eating our lunch. We chose a table furthest from the buffet line, but it was definitely worth it making the trip. It was a beautiful afternoon, the waves were calm and no body from our party got sea sick. Food was amazing! The ukelele, hula and lei making cultural activities on board gave people of all ages and cultures a chance to experience a taste of Hawaii.
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Great whale watching tour
Reviewed by: Jason, 2015/02/15Our family had a great time!! Started with a very nice breakfast, and got to see some great up close whale activity. Worth every penny! Mahalo and Aloha!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY
Reviewed by: Nicole, 2015/01/19this was a great surprise for my mum....getting to see the whales out in the ocean was such a surprise. the breakfast buffet was amazing and the scrambled eggs are amazing. we saw dolphins as well...and the cruise was so smooth. this will definitely be a memory that myself as well as my mum and kids will never forget
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| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
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Whale watching!
Reviewed by: Brooke, 2014/04/19It was very fun watching the whales and having excellent drinks! Very awesome experience!
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| Activity Date: | 2014/03/27 |
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: Kristy, 2014/03/30Our cruise was a lot of fun for us all. My son asked to go do it again so we could see more whales. I would definetly do one of these cruises again.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/03/27 |
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Great Morning
Reviewed by: DavidinWisconsin, 2014/03/28We had a great time on the Star of Honolulu. The ship was comfortable and clean. The rails offered a great platform for picture taking and whale watching. Only minutes out of Honolulu harbor the first whales were sighted. We followed along with them for about 1/2 hour. They would surface every 5 minutes or so. On the way back up to Diamondhead we encountered another pod. After watching them for awhile, it was time for the morning trip to end. All in all... this was one of many highlights for our visit to Oahu.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/03/24 |
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Star of Honolulu Whale Watch
Reviewed by: Emee, 2014/03/02It was great! We felt that it exceeded all of our expectations. One of the best excursions we have done.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/02/27 |
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whales watching
Reviewed by: momochan, 2014/02/08I wish can see more whales..Also I know,Breakfast.is cheap fee but hope change manufacturer items. No need sausages. Too greecy . Need more light manu.. pancake or some
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| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
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Great time
Reviewed by: Cindi Light, 2013/02/22Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!
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Very exciting experience
Reviewed by: Richard Lang, 2013/01/18First time to Hawaii and first time for whale watching. The ship is big and nice, staff are friendly, and we get to see whales multiple times, sometimes at very close range, maybe 60 ft from the ship. Very good experience, and the price for morning shift is only $29.99, unbeatable. Overall very good!
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Fun, fun, fun!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/02/09Went on the morning whale watch and had a grand time. Easy pick-up from downtown Waikiki, took you to the boat and boarded. Get to take a picture as a family, and then they give you an in depth description about humpback whales and their migratory patterns and everything else you wanted to know!
They have a kids program too, where they take the extra time after they explain it to everyone to make sure the little ones understand everything they said!
Saw a few whales this morning, unfortunately none of them were jumping, but they were very awesome none-the-less! I highly reccomend this activity to anyone who has never seen whales in the wild before, as it was definitely an experience I will never forget!
The Star of Honolulu is also an boat in excellent condition and they take care to make sure each and every passenger gets to spot a whale!
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Great Time!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/03/14We went with a group of friends this past Saturday on the Early Bird cruise and it was fabulous! We saw whales pretty much the moment we left the harbor and we got lots of pictures. It wasn't too crowded at all. The ship is very nice, very well maintained and clean. The crew was very friendly and helpful.
I recommend motion sickness medication if you're prone to it. I am, and even though I took it beforehand I still got seasick.
We saw a pod of three whales, dolphins, and albatross. A very neat experience for us and the kids.
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Whales everywhere!
Reviewed by: MinnesotaMike, 2010/04/21This cruise was fantastic!! We saw so many whales. The captain did a wonderful job anticipating where they would reemerge. It was fantastic. We initially didn't order the lunch, but we added it, and I firmly recommend that you add it as well. The timing fits in perfectly within the trip and the kids loved eating the plentiful buffet. The activities are fun and there is plenty of room. My daughter made a lei for her mom to wear. Overall a great value and a tremendous time!
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Enjoyable Experience!
Reviewed by: Rosie, 2010/02/23Me and my family had a wonderful time on board the Star of Honolulu, despite my son being seasick due to the south swells! Charmaine, who was absolutely wonderful, gave my son some medicine and she was very attentive towards our needs and checking up on us to assure he was o.k.. Nana, another staff member also helped my 4 year old daughter make leis! We did see some whales and some dolphins. Food was good, service was great! Hopefully next time we do this, my son wont be so sick!
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In Hawaii? Gottta go & see whales!
Reviewed by: Rebecca and Jaxon Berry, 2009/12/20I cannot begin to say how much fun I had on this cruise. Not only did we get to see whales, and the captain did a great job of getting as close as he could without disturbing them, but the activities and food on-board made the experience just THAT MUCH BETTER! It was a great experience being able to go to the top deck and view the whales and then head down into the ship for a very yummy buffet lunch. Boy were we full after that :) Cannot wait for next year so we can do this again. Two thumbs WAY WAY up!
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Whales!
Reviewed by: Ringot, 2009/12/20i wish i was lucky enough to live in hawaii its so beautiful and everyone is so nice. haha anyway, this was really an experience ... lots of things to do and eat but spent most of the time whale watching with my kids. we had a great time i recommend it to everyone.
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Baby Whale!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/04/28A great experience -- to see whales, especially baby whales-- was an experience of a lifetime. Thanks for a great day at sea. The music was especially good; and I was able to make my own lei. Thanks for a great time.
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Great!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/02/13We would definitely recommend this cruise. The food was delicious. We saw many whales and one of them even jumped out of the water. It was amazing. There is a lot of space on the ship to spread out and see the whales from many perspectives (I think it holds over 1000 people). And the crew kept us entertained with Hula lessons, lea making, and ukulele lessons. We have a toddler and there was plenty to keep her entertained and happy as well.
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Whale watching day cruise.
Reviewed by: Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, 2009/01/29We were a party of 6, including our newborn granddaughter who was only four days old. The staff went out of their way to be helpful to us. This was a GREAT experience, something we will always cherish! Everything that was offered happened. We seen whales immediately and the food was delicious.Thank You.
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No whales but what a ride!
Reviewed by: Missy, 2009/01/21The waves were high. The water was choppy and we LOVED it! No whales but it was so pretty we didn't mind. The rain check is nice. The food was good and we would do it again in a heartbeat.
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FRIENDLY
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/12/14EVERYONE WAS COURTEOUS AND NICE.INSPITE OF THE RUFF THE SEA IT WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD DO IT AGAIN ON MY NEXT VIST.
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Great Cruise
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/12/06We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.
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Oahu Day Cruise
Reviewed by: James P, 2008/04/17My bother and I went on the Oahu Day Cruise on April 10th 2008 just for an activity for the day. The cruise was an amazing experience with great staff and good people. The whales were amazing that day, so there was no lack of seeing one. I would highly recommend this activity during april or wnever there are whales to watch. It was quite an experience. Thanks to Hawaii Activities, and the Star of Honolulu crew.
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Great Time
Reviewed by: Jaime, 2008/04/15My family had a wonderful time on this cruise. We would do this again if we go back to Hawaii. Everyone should try it, the food was great, the entertainment was great. Evrything was wonderful.
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Great Time
Reviewed by: Lillian Scott, 2007/08/26I had a great time!
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Excellent Service
Reviewed by: Happy Customer, 2007/05/23I appreciate your service. It's been a fantastic, pleasurable, and smooth first time experience with your company. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends, family, and co-workers. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/05/11We were not lucky enough to spot a whale on our first attempt, although we were graced with the company of a large pod of Spinner Dolphins swimming very close to the ship.
Two days later, having taken advantage of the free raincheck ticket, we saw four adult Humpback Whales and a calf. There are no words to adequately describe the experience - just go and do it. The Star of Honolulu is crewed by very knowledgeable staff and the onboard facilities and entertainmen are first-rate.
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Fun for kids and moms
Reviewed by: Raychal Lee, 2007/05/10I took my kids on the Star of Honolulu Hawaiian Cultural Cruise and we had a great time together and we were greeted with the warmest of Aloha. We were served our drinks as the boat departed and then the different activities began. My kids and I enjoyed making flower leis as we watched the other visitors learn how to dance the Hula. On the other end, there were ukulele lessons going on and behind us was a session of coconut leaf weaving. The crew members gathered us all together and we all went out on the deck to feed all these fishes that were swimming in large clumps near the boat.
Later, my kids and I were assisted by a very helpful server with our food at the buffet line. After we ate lunch, we enjoyed the beautiful panoramic scenery from the top deck of the Star and laid back on the lounge chairs enjoying the warmth of the sun. It was a great day and my kids loved it.
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