All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

It was the last day of whale season, but many whales came out, and I was moved to see so many whales off the coast of Waikiki, something I had never known before.

クジラシーズンの最終日でしたが。たくさんクジラが出てきてくれて、ワイキキ沖でこんなにクジラが見れるのをいままで全く知らず感動です。

I thought it was just a sightseeing tour, but it seems there was a swimming time in the sea after a stop along the way. I didn't know about that, so I was just waiting for the 30-minute swimming time to end, which was a bit boring. I think those who jumped in had fun, but since I got to see a whale jump, I guess that's good enough... it felt somewhat unsatisfying.

遊覧だけかとおもったら、途中で停泊したかと思ったら､海で遊泳タイムがあるみたいで､そんな情報知らなかったので､30分ぐらいの遊泳タイム終わるの待ってるだけでたいくつでした。飛び込んだ人は楽しかったと思うけど､､､鯨のでジャンプ見れたから良しとするか､､､ってかんじ､､､やや不完全燃焼

We saw a whale tail. We also saw sea turtles. The boat ride was a great experience. The captain and crew were amazing. I would recommend this to everyone‼️

It was a very satisfying activity where we could see whales and dolphins. The sunset was partially hidden by clouds, but we were still able to feel the beauty of the sunset. I would definitely like to participate again.

鯨やイルカもみられて大満足のアクティビティでした。
サンセットは少し雲に隠れてましたが、夕日は十分感じる事ができました。
まて是非参加させていただきます。

I participated with four friends. We were the only Japanese people there, but with some drinks and interactions with people from other countries, it became a very enjoyable memory. The view of Waikiki from the ocean was a bit cloudy, but the sunset from the ocean side was really beautiful and definitely worth experiencing!

友人4人と参加しました。日本人は私達だけでしたが、お酒も入り、他国の方との交流もあってとても楽しい思い出となりました。海からのワイキキ、少し曇りでしたが海側のサンセットもとっても綺麗で乗る価値ありです！

I thought it would be better if the fireworks display lasted a little longer, but viewing them from the sea was exceptional. The cruise lasted quite a while, and the staff were friendly, which was really nice.

もう少し花火打ち上げ時間が長ければいいと思ったが海からの鑑賞は格別だった。結構長く航行してくれるしスタッフもフレンドリーでとても良かった。

We boarded the ship as a family, including our first and third graders. The large ship was very stable and comfortable, with hardly any rocking. I brought motion sickness medication just in case, but it wasn't needed. Perhaps it depends on the weather.

There were also services like coloring activities on board, which were helpful. We were able to see many whales, and we were very satisfied.

小学1年生・3年生の子供達含め、家族で乗船しました。大きな船でほとんど揺れることなく、快適でした。念のため酔い止めを持参しましたが大丈夫でした。天候次第でしょうか。
船内では塗り絵などのサービスもあり助かりました。
クジラもたくさん見ることができて大満足です。

To start, Parking was really easy to find. We arrived early as we were staying about 25 miles from Honolulu. GPS took us right down to the ship. There is a parking lot right across the street from the Marketplace where the ship is docked. That was handy as there were 2 of us with mobility issues. I guess my daughter was the first to check in as our group of 5 were the first ones to be taken on board. The environment was festive and from casual to dressy. The food was delicious! The staff were very friendly and professional. We were celebrating our 50th Anniversary, so we had decided to have pictures taken. The photographer did a really good job and took quite a few pictures, including one on the upper deck which turned out well. The evening's entertainment was very enjoyable including the fireworks display set off over the water at Waikiki Beach.
We would definitely do it again.

I made a mistake with the meeting place, but they kindly guided me. Since both the staff and customers were foreigners, I think it's fine if you can speak some English. It was cloudy, but luckily I was able to see dolphins and whales, which made me very satisfied.

待ち合わせ場所を間違えましたが快く案内してくれました。スタッフもお客様も外国の方なので英語はある程度話せれば大丈夫かと思います。曇り空でしたが運良くイルカとクジラを見ることができ大満足でした。

Great time, great food, great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening cruising down to Captain Cook. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mean was wonderful. We loved that we could sit back and enjoy the scenery while being served. I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise.

We were lost, we called 4 times and no one would pick up our calls before ship left us behind. Someone should be there to answer the phone to help out of state customers, we were a group of 6 Senoir Citizens lost in another state. We all lost all our money we called 45 minutes before ship left.

I thought this was a tour that you can only experience during this season! At first, I was really worried about whether we would actually see anything, but I was glad to be able to witness the whales' spouts and the moment they dive for the first time.

この時期だからこそいけるツアーだと思いました！
最初は本当に見えるのか不安でしたが初めて鯨の潮や潜る瞬間を見ることができよかったです。

We did this dinner cruise on a Friday for the fireworks. They served lobster and steak for dinner, the lobster was a whole lobster, the meat was a little tough to chew, the steak was done to much. The show they put on after the fireworks was absolutely phenomenal, they got everyone involved. Even with the mediocre meal I still would recommend this dinner cruise.

The staff was really nice, we bought it quickly after they arrived. It was about an hour long. The fireworks sadly were only about five minutes long. It is all you could drink of alcohol honestly, I didn't really like the drinks I had 2. but for those I like to drink this is the boat for you. They did advise not to take any kids unfortunately we're here on a family trip so I did take my kiddos, but it still wasn't too bad. There were a few party girls on there but nothing too bad

We saw more people sea sick instead of whales. Only 2 turtles and a few dolphins were spotted. The boat ride was fine and they do offer you can go back again if you don’t see any whales.

I had participated in the 3-Star cruise several times before, so this was my first time on the 5-Star cruise. There was no welcome party on board, and the food was disappointing; in the end, they didn't even serve coffee. I felt that the atmosphere and food were better on the 3-Star cruise, so I will choose the 3-Star next time.

This was my first trip to Hawaii after COVID, but I noticed that the number of participants on the Star of Honolulu has decreased significantly. It felt like there was no longer the same vibrancy as before.

今まで何回か３スターに参加していたので初めての５スターの参加でした、船上でのウエルカムパーティー等もなく料理も期待外れ最後はコーヒーも出してくれませんでした。３スターの方が雰囲気も料理もよく感じました、次回から３スターにします。
コロナ後で初めてのハワイでしたがスターオブホノルルの参加人数がとても少なくなっていました、以前のような活気もなくなっていたように感じます。

We were blessed with beautiful weather, and the view of Diamond Head and the deep blue sea and sky from the ocean was stunning. Even if we hadn't encountered any whales, I would have been completely satisfied just with the cruise. Just when I was about to give up, the whales finally appeared! The sight of two of them slapping their tails on the water's surface was incredibly powerful. We were able to see them closer than I had imagined. They showed up again in another spot, and I was absolutely thrilled. The kids were also very excited!

いいお天気に恵まれて、沖から見るダイヤモンドヘッドや真っ青な海と空。
もしもクジラに出会えなくても、遊覧だけでも大満足、思っていたところ...
諦めかけた頃に、ついにクジラが現れました！
２頭並んで尻尾を海面に打ち付ける様子は迫力満点。想像していたよりも近くで見れました。
その後もまた別の場所でも現れて、
大大満足です。
子どもたちも大興奮でした！

The whole experience was wonderful and memorable. We opted for a couples picture and it turned out great! We love the firework and the amazing dancers. Had a great time and would do it again!

An hour before boarding, I was worried about the downpour, but it stopped.

We were the only non-Westerners, but there were no particular issues. Drinks, both alcoholic and soft drinks, were unlimited.

We set sail from Waikiki with lively music.

The view of Diamond Head from offshore Waikiki was different from what I usually see.

I had a wonderful time.

乗船1時間前スコールが降って来てどうなるかなと心配でしたが、止んでくれました。

ワタシ達以外は欧米人でしたが、特に問題はありませんでした。ドリンクはアルコール・ソフトドリンク飲み放題です。

ノリノリの音楽と共にワイキキを出航です。

ワイキキ沖から観るダイヤモンドヘッドはいつも観る形と違っていました。

とても素敵な時間が過ごせました。

For our first overseas trip, I took my father and mother with me to Hawaii. We made reservations because there are fireworks on Friday, and I wanted to end our last night with delicious food.

As a result, we created the most wonderful memories and got great photos! We enjoyed delicious meat and seafood in an amazing location. With jazz music playing and the sunset right in front of us, we went outside to enjoy the photos and the sunset while waiting for our food. We were also able to see the fireworks perfectly.

Both of my parents were delighted, and when I asked them what was the best thing they ate in Hawaii, they said it was the meat and lobster we had on the last day!

Thank you very much! 😊

初めての海外旅行である、父と母を連れて３人でハワイへ。
金曜日は花火が上がるのと、最終日の夜は美味しい食べ物で終えたかったので予約しました。

結果、最高に良い思い出と写真をGETできました(^^)
美味しいお肉と海鮮、最高のロケーション。ジャスが流れ、目の前にはサンセット。
料理が出るまで外に出て、写真や夕陽を楽しめました。花火もばっちり見ることができました。

両親共に喜んでくれて、1番ハワイで食べて美味しかったものは？と聞いたら、
【最終日に食べたお肉とロブスター】でした！

ありがとうございました＾＾

Very chill. Lots of history on trip. Great dinner.

This was my first time doing the Friday night fireworks on the ocean on the ke kai. This was sooo worth it. It's rare to see locals on the boats but this even the locals come out for. Lots of date night couples on this one. Pictures are available if you wish for a nominal charge. Music was playing. Plenty of seats. It's shoes off you board right at the beach very convenient. Fireworks were beautiful. Everyone is carded young and old bring your id for complimentary drinks.

Our tour was perfect. Bartender and crew were all very friendly and kept our drinks full the entire trip. Great views of the fireworks and downtown. Would recommend!

I watched the fireworks launched every Friday at Hilton from the sea. The atmosphere on the boat was nice, and I enjoyed it. There was a moment when waves splashed onto the boat, causing seawater to get into our drinks, but I consider that part of the experience. The fireworks were beautiful, even from a distance. I think it would have been even more fun if we could have gotten a little closer.

The check-in location before boarding was hard to find.

ヒルトンで毎週金曜日に打ち上げられる花火を海上から観ました。
船上の雰囲気も良く楽しめました。
途中波が船上に押し寄せドリンクに海水が入るハプニングもありましたが、それも思い出かと。
花火は遠くからでしたが、きれいでした
できればもう少し近くまで行ってくれたらもっと楽しかったとも思います

乗船前の受付場所が分かりにくかったです

It was very organized. The staff were all helpful and happy. I’ve always wanted to see whales and this tour made it all possible. Didn’t want the tour to end!

Fun experience for the whole family. Great crew, fun drinks and good unexpected food.

It started to rain, but thanks to that, I was able to see a double rainbow up close, almost as if I could reach it. It was amazing! I will definitely go again!

雨が降ってきましたが、おかげで掴めそうなくらい近くでダブルレインボーが見られました。
最高でした！
また必ずいきます！

Very friendly captain who found whales and a shark for us

Capt Stevie and Becca turned a special cruise into something magical. Capt Stevie’s love of the land, the waters, the people, the history, and the culture of Kauai made our sunset cruise a memory for a lifetime. If I’m ever fortunate enough to get back to Kauai, I WILL be rebooking to do the sunset cruise again!

I think it's less likely to get seasick on a large ship, but when you go up to the fourth deck for whale watching, the height increases the swaying, so it feels quite shaky. If you're concerned, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

We were able to spot quite a few whales. While we didn't see any huge jumps with half their bodies out of the water, we did see them spouting water and their tails and dorsal fins coming out of the surface multiple times. I thought it would be difficult to search in the vast ocean, but since everyone is watching, you quickly notice when they appear, and it creates quite a buzz. There was also another small boat on a tour nearby, and if that boat is stopped, it means they are observing whales in that area, which makes it easy to understand.

大型の船なので酔いにくい方だとは思いますが、クジラウォッチのために４階甲板の上まで出ると、高くなる分揺れの幅が増幅されるため、体感的にはかなり揺れる気がします。ご心配な方は酔い止めおすすめします。

クジラは結構目撃することができました。体半分飛び出すような大ジャンプは見られませんでしたが、潮吹いたり、尾びれ・背びれ？が水面から出てきたりするのは何度も見ることができました。だだっ広い海原で探すのが大変かと思いましたが、みんなが見ているので現れるとわーっとなるのですぐ気がつきます笑。同時に別の小型の船もツアーで近くにいましたが、その船が止まっている場合はその近くにいる（観察中）ということなので、それもわかりやすいです。