All Reviews for Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

The pickup at the hotel and boarding went smoothly. Our table was by the window, but since we moved to the deck to actually look outside, I don't think it was necessary to be too particular about it.

People from various countries, including the mainland United States, gathered, creating a lively atmosphere, and the staff kept the energy up right until the countdown.

I found myself dancing at the YMCA, which was a bit out of character for me.

I was surprised at how delicious the steak and lobster were, even better than I had expected.

The fireworks were quite close, featuring star mines and large shells, reminiscent of the Japanese style.

On the way back, it gets crowded, so it's best to move to your bus early.

It was a fun New Year's Eve, and I think I got my money's worth.

ホテルでのピックアップ、乗船まではスムーズ。テーブルは窓際でしたが、実際に外を見るときはデッキに移動するのであまりこだわる必要はないと思います。
アメリカ本土を含めて様々な国からたくさんの人が集まってきており、賑やかで、カウントダウン直前までスタッフが盛り上げてくれます。
YMCAとか、年甲斐もなく踊ってしまいました。
予想していたより料理のメインにでたステーキとロブスターが美味しくて驚きました。
花火も結構近いところで上がります。スターマインや尺玉もある日本式ですね。
帰りは混雑するので自分の乗るバスまで早めのご移動を。
楽しい年越しになりました。料金分は十分楽しんだと思います。

This was a great tour with a knowledgable guide who provided lots of fun and interesting "inside Five-0" production stories. The house is privately owned and it's remarkable to be able to visit, very grateful for the sharing of this special setting. The highlight was a visit from Shawn Mokuahi Garnett who plays Cousin Flippa - just as delightful, funny, and warm as his character. The tour is pure nostalgic fun.

Food was delicious, entertainment beautiful. We had a 2 yo with us and while they provided orange juice for him as his complimentary drink, he received no fork or napkin. When we asked for one, the waiter said he would see if he could find one and never came back. There were also dinner rolls in the table for all except the child. We were told we had to share ours with him.

Cruise was ok.. but not worth the price. The food was ok as some was good and desserts were bad. It was a buffet so you can go back for second of u liked it. No need to dress up. Everyone was in shorts and beach type clothes. .. will I tell someone to do the cruise again- absolutely not. Keep your money. Now the sun set price on the boat was the best thing going it cost $30.. they give u a cool frame . But technically I had the same picture on my phone ..

With illegal fireworks killing and injuring people all over Oahu, it was great to be out on the water aboard the Star of Honolulu for its New Year's Eve cruise. The surf and turf dinner was excellent, as was the live entertainment. Beverage service was quite slow; the large number of diners ordering beverages simultaneously clearly overloaded the staff. Prospective participants need to be prepared for the fact that in order to see the midnight fireworks better, hundreds of attendees move to one side of the boat causing it to tilt quite a bit. But that was the only detectable motion; even people with motion sickness could take this cruise. I had a good time and would do it again. The event was a good value, too.

The smiling crew guided us on board, and once we were seated, we were served banana bread along with coffee and tea. After departure, we enjoyed a humorous talk about whales by a naturalist, and then we went out on deck to take in the beautiful blue ocean and the views of Oahu from the sea that we don't usually get to see. Although we didn't encounter any whales, the informative announcements about whales and the Hawaiian sea kept us entertained throughout the cruise. A free voucher for a re-challenge was issued, so I definitely want to return to Hawaii again.

笑顔のクルーが乗船の案内をしてくれて席につくとバナナブレットとコーヒー紅茶のサービスをいただきました。出航後はユーモアたっぷりのナチュラリストによる鯨の話を楽しんだ後にデッキに出て美しいブルーオーシャンと普段見ることのできない海からのオアフ島の景色を堪能できました。肝心の鯨には遭遇しませんでしたが、鯨やハワイの海についての知識など退屈することのないアナウンスで終始クルーズを楽しめました。再チャレンジできる無料のバウチャーが発行されたので、また是非ハワイに戻って来たいと思います。

I attended with my son. At the entrance, a Japanese staff member guided us to our seats in Japanese, and we enjoyed the show right under Aloha Tower.

The meal was a buffet, allowing us to choose what we liked, and I was satisfied because I could eat until I was full.

Of course, the entire show was in English, but the way the host and performers engaged the audience created a great atmosphere! I was particularly impressed by the fire performance. There was a moment when a dancer ran throughout the venue, and I could feel the heat emanating from the torch they were holding on my skin.

The dance was not just a dance; it explained how Hawaiian culture has been built and how it has mixed with the cultures of other island nations, making it educational as well!

I had a wonderful time on New Year's Eve. I want to come back!

息子と2人で参加しました。
入場の時点で日本人スタッフから日本語で席まで誘導され、アロハタワーの真下でショーを楽しめました。

食事もブッフェで、自分の好みのものが選べて、お腹いっぱいに食べられたので満足です。

ショーは勿論全部英語でしたが、司会やパフォーマーの盛り上げ方が上手で、会場全体がいい雰囲気でした！
特に圧巻されたのが炎のパフォーマンス。ダンサーの方が会場全体を走る場面があったのですが、その方の持っている松明から発せられる熱を肌で感じられるほどでした。

ダンスもただのダンスではなく、ハワイの文化がどのように築き上げられてきたか、どのように他の島国の文化が混ざっていったのかを説明しながら踊られていたので、勉強にもなりました！

大晦日の夜、とても楽しく過ごせました。
また来たいです！

It was unfortunate that it rained, but I was happy that they provided raincoats. I was very satisfied with the show itself, and everyone enjoyed it. However, the long wait time at the drink station was a downside.

とうしつ、雨だったことは残念でしたが、雨がっぱを用意していただき、嬉しかったです、ショー自体も大満足で、みんな楽しんでいました、飲み物コーナーが、待ち時間が長かったことが、マイナス点となります

It was a four-course meal, private, on the top floor, and included champagne, which I was very satisfied with. This is my third time, and being able to celebrate the countdown with many people on the boat and watching the fireworks from the ship is the best.

4コース、プライベート、最上階、シャンパン付きでしたが、大変満足出来ました。
3回目ですが、カウントダウンを船上で沢山の人と盛り上がることができる事と、花火を船から見れるのが最高です。

There were a lot of cockroaches near our seats, making it impossible to enjoy our meal. Please be especially careful near the walls. I hope this can be improved.

席の近くにゴキブリが沢山いて食事どころではなかったです。壁の近くは特に気をつけて下さい。改善して欲しいです。

The full course with lobster and steak, along with champagne and cocktails, was great. The fireworks (including those set off by individuals nearby) were more impressive than I expected, and it became a wonderful memory.

ロブスターにステーキのフルコース、シャンパンにカクテルもついて良かったです。
花火は、(周囲の個人で上げる花火もあり)思ったより迫力があり、良い思い出になりました。

We were in Hawaii for my 60th birthday, girl trip! The crew of the cruise were very friendly and we had a great time! Recommend!

Saw a few whales, good food, interesting information shared.

We really enjoyed our trip to the top to view both the sunset and the stars. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating--he saw to our every need. He supplied chairs, blankets, hot tea and donuts (bonus). He also brought two telescopes and was able to show us so much more than we had ever seen before. Truly and incredible experience. Bring food (dinner) and warm clothing.

We had a great time. The MC was awesome, very fun. All the dancer were really good. Very entertaining for the entire family!

We arrived at the place by the shuttle bus, which was next to where we took the sunset cruise two days ago. It was the luau show at Aloha Tower. Even though I've been to Hawaii several times and this was my third cruise, it was my first time experiencing the luau at Aloha Tower.

The female guide who approached us and asked, "Are you from Japan?" was very kind. The entertainment during the show was lively and powerful. The commentator was beautiful and wonderful as well. The food was delicious, and the drink tickets (two for us) were just the right amount.

When I come to Hawaii again, I will definitely come back to this luau!

お迎えのバスに乗って着いたところは、2日前にサンセットクルーズに乗ったとなり。
アロハタワーのルアウショー。何度もハワイに来てクルーズは３回目なのに、このアロハタワーのルアウは初めてだった。
「日本人の方ですか？」と近寄って来てくれた女性のガイドさんも親切だった。ショーのエンターテイメントも元気でパワフル。コメンテーターも美しくすてきだった。料理もおいしくてドリンクの券も（我々にとっては）２枚が適量？だった。
また、ハワイに来るときにはぜひこのルアウに会いに来ます！！

The sunset and night view are beautiful.
The service was good, and the meat was delicious.
I paid for a window seat guarantee, but it felt like I wasted my money since only the window seats were used.
The price was high, so my expectations were great, but there was no excitement that matched the cost.
Everyone was unsure whether to tip or not.
If a tip is necessary, it should be stated in advance; otherwise, it's unfortunate for the serving crew.

夕日と夜景は綺麗です。
サービスも良く、お肉は美味しかった。
窓側確約料金を払ったが、実際は窓側しか使用されておらず、無駄なお金を払ってしまった気分になった。
料金が高いので期待が大きかったが、料金に見合った感動はない。
チップを払うのか否か皆が迷っていた。
チップが必要なら事前に記載しないと、サーブする船員の方々がかわいそうだ。

We sailed south along the west coast of the Big Island to the Captain Cook landing site. While listening to explanations about the history of the Big Island, we were able to see the magnificent overall view of the island from the sea, which was quite enjoyable. Dinner was a set menu, including cocktails and soft drinks. When requesting a vegetarian meal at the time of reservation, we were served Thai curry. For appetizers, we had a green salad with strawberries, and for dessert, there was a wonderfully sweet chocolate tart cake. Hot coffee (Kona coffee) was also provided. After turning back at the Captain Cook landing site, we headed towards the departing port while witnessing the sunset offshore. Along the way, a family of dolphins came close, which was exciting even though it was for a short time. We also observed small fish, resembling flying fish, actively jumping around. Onboard, there was a live guitar performance, and we had a great time singing along to classic hits that any American would know. Depending on the weather, the boat might sway a bit, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to bring motion sickness medication.

ハワイ島西海岸沿いの沖合をキャプテンクック上陸点まで南下。ハワイ島の歴史に関する説明を聞きながら、西海岸沖の海上から雄大なハワイ島の全体像を見ることができ、これだけでもかなり楽しめます。夕食はセットメニューで、カクテルやソフトドリンクがついています。ベジタリアンミールを希望するときは予約時に選択すると、タイカレーが提供されました。前菜としてイチゴの入ったグリーンサラダ、デザートにはめいっぱい甘いチョコレートタルトケーキがでました。ホットコーヒー（コナコーヒー）も提供してくれます。キャプテンクック上陸点で折り返し、沖合でサンセットを見届けると出発した港に向けて航路を向けますが、途中でイルカの家族が近くまで来てくれて、短い時間でしたが盛り上がりました。アジサシ？のような小さな飛び魚のような魚が盛んに飛びながらおよいでいるのも観察できました。船上ではギターのライブ演奏があり、アメリカ人ならだれでも知っている往年のヒット曲で大いに盛り上がりました。天候によっては多少揺れると思いますので、船に弱い人は酔い止めを持って行った方がよいかもしれません。

I signed up mainly to see the sunset, but unfortunately, due to heavy traffic, the time to enjoy the sunset was shortened. However, the stargazing afterward was wonderful, truly like a natural planetarium, and I was very moved. The guide, Yamapi, was also interesting, and although it was a long travel time, I was able to enjoy it without getting bored. If I have the chance, I would like to participate again and recommend it to my family.

夕焼けをメインで観に行きたく申し込んだが、あいにくの大渋滞で夕焼けを楽しむ時間は短かくなりました。ただその後の星空鑑賞が素晴らしく、まさに天然のプラネタリウムでとても感動しました。ガイドのヤマピーさんの話も面白く、長い移動時間ではあったが飽きずに楽しめました。機会があればまた参加し、家族にも勧めたいと思います。

It was a valuable time where I could experience something new. The service was also attentive and wonderful. Thank you very much.

新しいことを体感出来る価値ある時間でした。サービスもきめ細やかで素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました。

The scenery was absolutely wonderful, and of course, Yamapi's guidance was thorough and enjoyable. I'm really glad I participated! I want to go again!

大変に景色が素晴らしかったのはもちろん、やまぴーさんのガイドが丁寧で楽しく、参加して本当に良かったです!また行きたい‼︎

Yoshi was a fantastic tour guide. He’s been doing this for 20 years so he knows the perfect spot to watch the sunset and stargaze. His telescopes were amazing! I don’t want to spoil everything but will leave you with this…just do it, book it, you won’t regret it. An absolute must do!

He was so kind and made everyone feel at home!!! Sweet guy for sure. He taught us a lot about Pearl Harbor and those who fought for our country!!!

A vry interesting place engulfed in history. We just dis bot have enough time to explore even the basics. There should be an option to go home by public transport at a later time.

It was fun. Nice weather.
Food was disappointing. Chairs were not comfortable. Entertainment was great.

Had an absolute great time. It was a nice day outside, the water was calm. The staff was very nice, greeting, helpful with questions. The food was good, the buffet I couldn't complain. The chicken and roast beef were top notch as well as the salads and desserts. The entertainment was fun, learned out to do some Polynesian dancing on board and the dancers were really good and crowd uplifting. I would do it again. Cruise was about 2-3 hours on the water. Definitely good views of the sunset for photo taking.

Yoshi was so enthusiastic & the tour was so well organised. The sunset was spectacular! But the stars & planets he showed us made our night esp Saturn & Jupiter - just WOW!

Honestly, before I signed up, I thought $208 was a bit high... but since I was in Hawaii, I wanted to see the luau show, so I went ahead and signed up.

In the end, I’m glad I did! There were so many hula dances, fire dances, and shows to see, it was very impressive!!

When we arrived, we were welcomed with leis. After being shown to our seats, we had a little time before the buffet opened, so there was a space to enjoy making leis and headbands, which was fun. I thought I might not participate when I signed up, but it turned out to be a unique Hawaiian experience, and I loved it!!

We took a commemorative photo with the sunset in the background, and since we had tickets for two drinks, we ordered the first one and toasted together.

When the buffet line opened, everyone lined up and went to get their food in a serving style. The taste was good, but there weren't many options.

After the sun set, the show continued. The various regional dances and performances were really wonderful!!

It rained a little on the day I attended, but I think it would have been even better if it had been sunny! I highly recommend it.

正直、申し込む前は$208は少し高いな…と思っていたのですが、
せっかくのハワイなので、ルアウショーを見たいと思い申込ました。

結果は、申し込んでよかったです！
何といってもたくさんのフラダンスやファイヤーダンスやショーが見れて、
見応えがありました！！

到着するとレイでお出迎えしてくれました。
席に案内されると、ビュッフェのオープンまで少し時間があるということで、
リストレイつくりや、ヘッドバンドつくりの体験を楽しめるスペースがあり楽しかったです。
申し込んだときはやらないかな・・・と思っていたのですが、
ハワイならではの体験で、良かったです！！

夕日をバックに皆で記念撮影をし、
ドリンクも2杯分のチケットがついていたので、1つめを注文し、皆で乾杯。

ビュッフェラインがオープンすると皆ぞろぞろと列になり、配膳のような形で取りに行きます。
味は美味しかったですが、種類は多くありませんでした・

夕日が沈んでからは、ショーが続きます。
色々な地方のダンスや、ショーはとても素敵でした！！

私が参加した日は少し雨だったのですが、晴れていたらもっと良かったと思います！
おすすめです。

The show was really great!! There were hula lessons and interactive elements, and the various areas of hula, dance, and luau were all very impressive.

However, I think it's best not to have high expectations for the buffet. The show was very splendid, but the variety of the buffet was limited, and the staff put the food in boxes without allowing you to choose your preferred amount. (They might do it if you ask, but with such a long line, it didn't feel like the right atmosphere to ask...) The way they served the food was also quite careless, which was really disappointing.

Additionally, unfortunately, the weather was rainy... It wasn't raining the entire time, but when it rains outdoors, it really dampens the mood.

The show itself was very good, so I would be happy if they could improve the buffet format a bit!

ショーはとても良かったです！！
フラのレッスンや参加型のものもあり、
色々なエリアのフラやダンス、ルアウも迫力満点でした。

ただ、ビュッフェは期待しない方がいいかなと思います。
ショーはとても立派なのに、
ビュッフェの種類も少なく、また、スタッフさんが勝手にボックスに入れるので、
好きな量を好きな分だけ選べるわけではありません。
（言えばやってくれるのかもしれませんが、長蛇の列でそんなことを言える雰囲気でもなく・・・）
入れ方も雑で、そこだけすごく残念でした。

また、生憎の天候が雨で・・・全部雨だったわけでないですが、
やはり野外で雨が降るとなかなかテンションがあがりませんでした。

ショー自体はとっても良かったので・・・ビュッフェの形式を少し改善してもらえると嬉しいです！

After the reception, we were welcomed with a lei made of real flowers. I was able to take photos with the performers. Before the show started, there were photo spots and experiences like making crowns from leaves and flower bracelets, which made the waiting time enjoyable for children as well. I participated in the buffet course, but I felt there were fewer types of dishes, and since the staff served the food, it gave the impression of a bento-style meal. The food was delicious.

I was a bit dissatisfied with the variety of the menu and the way it was served. We received two drink tickets, allowing us to choose our favorite drinks from the counter, including alcohol and soft drinks!

Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the event, and I had to participate wearing a raincoat, so I couldn't see the sunset, which brought my mood down a bit, but that's just the weather... The show itself was authentic, and I thoroughly enjoyed traditional dances like hula and fire dancing. Some parts of the show involved audience participation, which was fun. However, since the show was primarily conducted in English, it might be a bit difficult to understand if you don't know any English.

I got the impression that there were more Western participants than Japanese ones. Overall, I enjoyed it, but considering the content of the food and the overall cost performance of the experience, it felt a bit overpriced.

受付が終わったら本物のお花でできたレイでお出迎え。パフォーマーの方々と一緒に写真を撮ることが出来ました。
ショーが始まる前には、写真撮影スポットや葉っぱで作る冠やお花のブレスレット作りの体験が用意されていて、待ち時間はお子様にも楽しめる工夫がされていました。私はバイキングコースに参加しましたが、お料理の種類は少なめで、係の方が取り分けてくれるスタイルのため、お弁当形式に近い印象を受けました。料理の味は美味しかったです。
メニューの種類と提供の仕方には少し不満かな。
ドリンクチケットが２枚ついていてドリンクカウンターでアルコールやソフトドリンクから自分が好きなものを選ぶことが出来ました！

当日は残念ながら雨が降り、レインコートを着ての参加になり、夕日も見られず少しテンションが下がってしまいましたが、これは天候なので仕方ないですね。。。ショー自体は本格的で、フラダンス、ファイヤーダンスなど伝統的なダンスをたっぷり堪能しました。
ショーの一部観客も参加型になっていて楽しむことが出来ました。
ただ、基本的に英語での進行なので、英語が全くわからないと少し理解しにくい部分もあるかもしれません。

参加者は日本人より、欧米系の方が多かった印象です。
全体として楽しめましたが、料理の内容や体験全体のコストパフォーマンスを考えると、若干割高に感じました＞＜