Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Polynesian Show & Live Entertainment
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4.71
Wonderful Dinner Cruise
Reviewed by: Jshrdson, 2024/04/30We had the best time with the Star of Honolulu. The captain was very welcoming, and the staff was first rate. Our restaurant wait person Tina, was very prompt in meeting our needs. She was friendly and efficient. The entertainment was excellent, and the food was tasty and plentiful. We sat next to a couple of other travelers and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. I would recommend this cruise to everyone!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
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34 yr Anniversary Sunset Dinner Cruise, WOW!
Reviewed by: Roxanne Chastain , 2024/04/28Very customer focused from check-in through the dinner service & when we debarked. Food was very tasty & plentiful! Would do it again especially on a Fri night when the Hilton Hotel had a wonderful fireworks display.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
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A Relaxing Evening
Reviewed by: Robert Benedetto, 2024/04/12If you want to take a break from the walking, shopping, and hotel hustle and bustle around Waikiki I suggest a sunset dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu.
The five star experience on the top deck Nova Room is a relaxing evening filled with well-made bar drinks, superior cuisine, piano and mood music, and sparkling views of coastal O'ahu.
The Nova Room experience is a step above the normal pricing for the cruise, but is a good value for all you receive.
I especially enjoyed the time to talk and relax with my wife, to enjoy the coastal scenery, and to savor the various courses of the dinner as described in the promotional materials.
The service was excellent throughout the evening and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Nova Room experience on the forth deck of the Star of Honolulu.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/11 |
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Lovely cruise with wonderful sunset and waikiki beach view!
Reviewed by: Jim & Susan, 2024/03/30This was a fun island activity and a romantic dinner for two. Other passengers also looked to be having a great time. The best part of the cruise was the opportunity to see the waikiki beach from the water. The weather cooperated and we also had a beautiful sunset. All of the food was picture perfect and tasty but smaller portions than I expected and it was certainly the smallest maine lobster I have ever seen. The upstairs on the ship was set up like a very nice restaurant, white tablecloths and the wait staff were in black suits - very fancy. The wait staff was polite and as professional as could be but as far as I could tell there was only one waiter for the entire top section this made getting drinks a bit slow. The jazz music was mostly just piano and was too loud for the room the piano had a microphone set up and it seems like it could have been turned down a notch. I shouldn't have to strain to hear the person I'm eating with who it just across the table, the couple next to us made the same comment about the volume. The singer on the other hand was wonderful and had a beautiful voice. My expectation was there would be some mellow jazz playing while we were eating, I suppose the singer had to provide some entertainment on one of the other decks while the piano played upstairs. All in all an okay experience but the photo ads and descriptions are playing it up a bit. Again best part of the voyage was the view.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/21 |
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Beautiful Sunset!
Reviewed by: Matthew, 2024/03/28Our evening on the Star of Honolulu was an excellent experience! Ample parking was easy and accessible with 2 lots within walking distance. The check-in process was a breeze, make sure your voucher is ready. Waiting to board we were entertained with local dancers and music. Time to board! We were sorted by class and our trip to the top deck was a nice elevator ride up. We were seated at a nice intimate table with large window perfect for viewing. First on the table was a charcuterie board with tasty cheeses, meats and fruit. Don’t forget the champagne! As the cruise got underway were able to chat with the guests seated next to us. The dancers and singers provided more entertainment as we departed. The music throughout the night was relaxing.
On our journey to view the sunset in front of Diamon Head we encountered some whales! A happy surprise. The lobster course was delicious. We were treated to a sorbet course in the middle of our dining experience which was tasty. The food was flavorful and appetizing. Delicious! During the trip you are able to take many great pictures and they even have a photographer on standby.
The sunset was amazing as well as the views from the Waikiki area. The journey home was more intimate and with the lowered light and live jazz music. Dancing is also encouraged. The cheesecake dessert did not disappoint. The journey was full of memories and was the perfect end to an amazing time in Hawaii. Overall this cruise is very recommended to anyone looking for memories, delicious food and a wonderful evening.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/23 |
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Fun Celebration Evening
Reviewed by: R&C, 2024/03/16Beautful sunset view from the top deck; great food and entertainment. The best part by far was the Jazz Ensemble! At the end, the cast and servers did an amazing ‘hula hula’ version of YMCA. The group loved it.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/02/20 |
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Great Experience
Reviewed by: Anonymous, 2024/03/15The upper deck was great for taking pictures. We started off with a charcuterie board that had tasty cheeses and fruit. The second course included lobster over a beet salad with a nice puree. My only reservation was the meat which was overcooked in my opinion, but to be fair, I'm sure many people prefer a medium-well filet. Taking pictures in between courses was a huge plus and didn't make us feel confined to the table. Overall, I would recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a good time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/14 |
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Ok experience
Reviewed by: Samuel, 2024/03/07Nice environment and friendly staff. Show was brief and nothing like it has been advertised for. Food in multiple varieties but so crowded and needs to be more organized
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| Activity Date: | 2024/03/05 |
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Dinner cruise ship
Reviewed by: -PAUL-, 2024/02/23It was interesting to say, enjoyed the environment and the food. Was with my girlfriend and she loved it. Was at a table on the edge to the starboard side. What topped it all was doing it on the night of the fireworks! Would do again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/19 |
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Magical Experience
Reviewed by: Sasha, 2024/02/20What an amazing time! We got picked up a minute away from our hotel and the bus driver even shared some Oahu history during the ride! We opted for the five star dinner and it was incredible. We felt like VIPs! Incredible food, the BEST steak I have ever had and delicious champagne. Live Jazz music on our deck and stunning views. Definitely going to do it again next time we visit! I recommend bringing a jacket as it can get pretty windy on the outside deck and indoors is air-conditioned.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/17 |
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A Dinner Cruise in Paradise
Reviewed by: Honeymooners , 2024/02/18Hello everybody,
Let me share our experience (honeymooners) on the 5 Stars Course of that Dinner Cruise with you.
In terms of hospitality, starting from the pick-up crew, to the captains and waitress (many thanks to lovely Jordan), it was just great.
We had an super easy pick up with a bus, where everyone received a sticker depending on the course they’ve booked and then took around 15-30 minutes to get the harbor.
Everyone had a warm welcome with local dance and music in front of the boat while boarding. Once we have taken our seats, we were welcomed with nice champagne and some cheese and ham plate with crackers.
In terms of the food in that day, it was simply amazing and tasty. ESPECIALLY the served meat. Whoever cooked that: genius!
Anyhow, besides food and drinks we got the chance to explore the boat between the food breaks. We had an amazing view on Waikiki/Diamond Head/other boats, even though it was cloudy. It was still very enjoyable. And also we had the great luck to see whales! That was the cherry on top.
Well, besides all of that going on, we had live entertainment (pianist, some Saxophon and some singer - all just awesome). They’ll also take a picture of you, so for 30$ you can purchase them.
In the end, everyone with some special occasion was asked to dance in the middle of the room, which was pretty romantic.
Overall, it was really worth it.
Minus points for:
- photo only available as data file for another 20$ (why?!)
- pretty chilly inside the boat (but guess this depends on the season)
Overall, just great! Would love to board once more in the future.
Thanks everyone!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/15 |
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Fun cruise
Reviewed by: Joe Moore, 2024/01/20Food and service was good. Views were outstanding. Nice entertainment.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/12/26 |
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Great Views of The Gorgeous Waikiki
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/12/30What an evening to celebrate an anniversary! Fabulous food and performers.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
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Outstanding everyone needs to do this little cruise.
Reviewed by: Robert Riggin, 2023/11/25Professional , courteous clean and food was great experience of a life time. really really good. Entertainment and everything above and beyond approach.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/23 |
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Sunset Cruise
Reviewed by: Arlen, 2023/11/12My wife and I enjoyed the sunset cruise. Although it was an issue or two, they should try to be resolved the last time I took the cruise. I was able to be out on the outside on the deck at the sunset. Got to take some amazing pictures . This time we are in line for the buffet when is sunset. I think the time should be adjusted if the time is earlier when the sun sets. The whole purpose of a sunset cruise is to be able to watch the sunset and not be called to the buffet table to get your meal. My wife really enjoyed the Buffay food. She said it was very good as a picky eater. She ate a little bit of everything and enjoyed it.
I will verify the timing of other cruises before I would take the cruise again as the whole purpose was to be able to watch the sun set
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/08 |
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Disappointing evening
Reviewed by: Matilda, 2023/11/11Pick-up was perfect, complimentary Mai Tai was lovely, but the sunset was hard to savour in the middle of queuing, collecting food and eating! The food was okay.
We chose the trip for the sunset and traditional dancing, but the dancing was evidently lovely BUT hard to see as the girls were not raised up and one needed to look round other people and tables.
We had a nice wander to the top of the boat which was great! BUT the ‘entertainment’ was done by a guitarist who couldn’t sing above a certain pitch and girls who followed his very out of tune singing. I suppose the other passengers got up and took part, as they felt that was expected but we found that part excruciating!
Overall not worth the money.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/21 |
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Overall good and memorable experience I will recommend
Reviewed by: Sanj, 2023/11/05Overall good experience, enjoyed venue , service and hawaiian dances Everyone seems to be in cheerful mood and in moments. As we are vegetarian- food was ok for us . Didn’t like patty prepared for us from Soya . I will recommend overall as memorable experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/12 |
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Enjoyable
Reviewed by: Ron , 2023/10/29Overall an enjoyable sunset cruise but a bit rushed boarding the boat. We were served and eating our meal while the boat was still in dock. Our meal was the first out and surrounding tables took a while before theirs came out. Our crab leg shells were soft and impossible to crack open. Otherwise the food was enjoyable. Entertainment was fun and lively. I would recommend this experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/24 |
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Overall ok
Reviewed by: Mellissa, 2023/10/26Loved the thought process here, but overall, kind of crowded. Our waiter had too many tables or he was just slow. Not sure. Food was ok, didn’t go home hungry. Music was great and the final show was awesome.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/24 |
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The (food) steak was served cold and chewy.
Reviewed by: Thuan (Tony) Che, 2023/10/23We were a tarty of 4 (two couple) from California:
1. Overall impression is okay but not great because the steak was served cold and chewy.
2. Dancing activities are great!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
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Star of Honolulu
Reviewed by: Juan Alvarado , 2023/10/22The perfect sunset cruise! Beautiful view of Honolulu. Great buffet and great crew. Great live music and Luau performance. Nice experience to share with family and friends.
Dinner food was superb also, you get a free drink (Mai Tai) on the house.
The top deck is a great spot for pictures and videos of sunset and Waikiki Beach.
We had such a Great time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
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A night to remember
Reviewed by: California Dreaming , 2023/10/12We almost didn't make it but they held for us....by the skin of our teeth and the evening was just a blast after that. The food was good, the entertainment was funny and got the audience engaged. The views were spectacular. Had a lot of fun
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/10 |
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Dinner cruise
Reviewed by: Yesica/ Claudia , 2023/10/06Food was delicious, the views where beautiful. Ryan the waiter was great and the entertainment was great also . Just disappointed that we missed the sunset because dinner was served late.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/04 |
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Had a good time
Reviewed by: Blaine, 2023/10/02Ship was nice but very crowded. Made it hard to see the dance show and fireworks.
5 course meal was tasty and cooked well.
Appetitizers lackluster; cheese, fruit, crackers. All in all, a good experience and value.
Booked several activities through Veltra;
Good experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
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Fun and sun
Reviewed by: Jay , 2023/09/18We had a good time good food and watching the fireworks was great I would do it again
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
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Sunset Dinner Cruise Review
Reviewed by: Guest, 2023/09/05I will be simple and straight, please see my following points.
1. I booked sit down dinner, not buffet, overall food presentation look good, taste good too. Drinks are good too.
2. Service is just so so, the server for my table never gets me things I asked for, example, refill water, lemon, and my second glass of drink, I understand it's a busy task and have to serve all plates and take finishing plates away, and each server takes care of couple tables, but this should not be used as an excuse for service quality.
3. The show is good, but it's kind short, I wish we can see the full stage of Luau show, but the center stage is pretty small, so in order to accommodate every guest, they always have couple dancers on each side,
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/31 |
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Very nice dinner & entertainment on Star of Honolulu
Reviewed by: K.F.E., 2023/08/27The food, service, and entertainment were very good. The trip was organized well. Very clean facility and the experience was so enjoyable. We loved the sunset and fireworks while onboard. We'd take friends along on another cruise in the future. This is a great idea for special occasions.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
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Good menu!
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2023/08/25The crab was really tasty. Overall, really liked this menu. There's also entertainment on-board. We really liked walking around the boat and the observation deck on the top floor of the boat was my favorite. There were lounge chairs on the top deck so it was the perfect place to catch sunset.
Tips:
-You can do menu substitutions (ex. vegan, fish instead of steak, etc.) if you request it 24-hours prior
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
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The BEST dinner menu
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2023/08/25Absolutely LOVED this dinner menu. We opted for the Friday Fireworks cruise with window seating. And it was worth it! I had done the other menus before (Buffet, Casual, & Deluxe) so I was looking forward to try out the fine dining menu.
The only not-so-great thing was the time it took for us to get any beverages. Our waiter passed us every time. We waited and waited - everyone else around us was being served. Finally, we flagged someone down but even they also took a long time so we had to flag a 2nd person.
The food was so delicious. Would definitely recommend the menu! This options also comes with premium drink tickets. We had mocktails which were delicious.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/02 |
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Okay but way too busy and disappointing entertainment.
Reviewed by: Eric , 2023/08/20We booked this cor the sunset and fireworks. Seating was packed and food was okay / ordinary, what you would expect from set menu for hundreds. Staff worked hard, tried to keep things moving. Sunset was almost missed due to service. Noisy entertainment. Fireworks were short and low key, and hard to see with packed walkways. We were some what disappointed overall and regreted not going on a smaller and cheaper vessel.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
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