Hawaii
This was the most romantic experience.. Will do again at 50 year anniversary...
I was worried because we had some airline connection problems but a quick email letting Veltra know the new arrival time and they were waiting for us as we walked off the plane. The leis were beautiful and the girlfriend got the HawIian greeting she was dreaming of.
We enjoyed the time we had on this cruise. The staff, food and boat were great. The only issue we had was with another passenger who would push, shove and step on everyone around him. There were also tons of pictures of him on the available USB for sale and only handfuls of all the other passengers. The cruise we definitely recommend, the rude passenger could have been left on shore.
We randomly picked this cruise based on the activities and meal provided and couldn't have chosen better! The bus ride from Waikiki was on time and relaxing, and once we arrived at the pier, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and fun! The dolphins were the highlight, in my opinion, but my friends loved the snorkeling and BBQ lunch and open bar. All-in-all, this was definitely worth it, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii!
We used Platinum limos for getting our guests to and from our wedding and the driver was absolutely fantastic!! The groom who was a wee bit nervous was able to sit in the front and the driver chatted and kept him calm the whole way, waited very patiently throughout the wedding and was a very lovely man. Unfortunately I did not think to get his name in all the madness but he was wonderful!! Even though we were a little over time, he didn't stress us about it. Really great service, nice limo and a brilliant surprise for our wedding guests, would absolutely use this company again. =)
it was my pleasure! dee
Our limo driver was courteous and professional. He called when he as outside of our hotel. He made sure that we were comfortable. He even helped to locate the minister and photography for our vow renewal on the beach. We would highly recommend this company.
What a wonderful way to spend Sandy's 60th birthday! The fireworks from the water with Honolulu as a back-drop was SO cool. Everything was perfect, and it was definitely a 'First Class' evening and a very enjoyable cruise. Next time we travel to Oahu we'll make sure to do it again.
It might have been good that my mother and I went on the day we arrived. We both fell asleep, and when we were woken up, it was already over. However, it seems we didn't do the Hawaiian tradition of placing stones on our backs. That's the only regret I have.
I have the impression that massages in Hawaii are expensive.
母と二人で、到着した日に行ったのですが、ヨカッタのかもしれません。
二人とも眠ってしまい、起こされたら終わっていました。
ただ、ハワイ特有の背中に石を乗せるのはやらなかったようです。
それだけが心残りです。
ハワイのマッサージは高いイメージがあります。
Thank you very much for your visit.
The treatment you received this time was a package plan that included a facial and a massage.
The stone massage is a different treatment that combines "Lomi Pohaku," which is a type of Lomi Lomi massage, with warm stones.
We hope you will try it next time.
Thank you again for your visit, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
ご来店 誠にありがとうございました。
今回お受け頂いたトリートメントは フェイシャルとマッサージのパッケージプランになりまして、
ストーンマッサージは 「ロミポハク」と言うロミロミマッサージと温かいストーンを合わせて使う 別のトリートメントになります。
是非 次回お試し下さいませ。
この度はご来店ありがとうございました、そしてまたのご来店を心よりお待ちしております。
This was my 4th luau and it was top notch. The staff was friendly and the food and entertainment were awesome. The event was very well organized and the venue was perfect.
Wow, what a wonderful crew, boat and view.
These guys are serious about safety in a humorous way. The crew was attentive and hard working while making the experience fun for all.
We saw spinner dolphins. Then moved on to snorkeling with fish and turtles. The fins, snorkels and masks were great. They had sizes to fit everyone. Lunch and mai-tai's were wonderful as well. We were additionally impressed that they cared about the ocean environment.
Highly recommend these guys! Thanks for the great memories!
The Independence Day fireworks were beautiful, even though I didn't expect much since I was in a foreign country. They lasted a full 15 minutes and were really stunning. The final crew and staff dance performance felt a bit over the top, but it was fun.
独立記念日の花火,外国だからとあまり期待していませんでしたが,たっぷり15分間,すごくきれいでした。
最後のクルー,スタッフそろってのダンスパフォーマンスは少しやり過ぎかな?
でも楽しかったです。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
It seems the weather was nice that day, and I hope you enjoyed your experience.
We look forward to your next visit.
MAHALO!
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。
当日は天候もよかったようで、楽しんでいただていたら幸いです。
またのご乗船をお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
these ladies are wonderful , the massage was after a surfing lesson which they guessed right away . very professional . def will come back
Food was great, ALL you can eat. Desserts were very good too, ALL you can eat. Alcohol was only Pina Colada, tropical juice or water which was okay. They show good, music was good but it left me wanting something a little better. Overall it was worth my money.
I went to this luau with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. The oceanfront location was great, and we were staying at the Wailea Beach Marriott so it was convenient. The food was great. I know a lot of people were not keen to try their "poi" but what's the point of travelling if you don't eat something different? I personally liked it when I ate it with the "lomilomi." The fire-knife dancer was AMAZING. It's crazy how he's not burning himself! They also had a lot of vendors you can purchase souvenirs from. My wife bought some jewelry. Highly recommended.
We loved our massage. It was so relaxing and soothing. We will for sure be back!
I had such a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu Independence Day Fireworks Cruise on the 4th. Everyone on the ship was very professional, nice, friendly and did everything to make sure your night and experience was a good one! The food was very good also, you never know until you try it, but it was great. The entertainment was great and I was on the first floor and staff entertained us very well with good food. The fireworks was the highlight of the evening and the 15 minutes of fireworks was sooooo nice and great to see with other ship mates. I definitely recommend the Star of Honolulu for any night or occasion while visiting the city. Lots of good memories from my last night in town while on the Star of Honolulu!
The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.
Excellent luau. The food was delicious and the show was very spectacular. The performers all seemed to love what they were doing. Loved the historical storytelling - very interesting! The seating was great and the venue, near the ocean was really a bonus since we were able to see some whales.
I would definitely recommend this luau and would attend it again on our next trip.
The lady delivering the leis was very nice and most accomodating that she even walked with us to ensure that we found the baggage area.
My wife loved her lei as this was her first time to Hawaii. Mine was very nice too!
Would order from them again and again!!
Aloha Larry!
Mahalo for the awesome review! I am very glad that you found your welcome into Hawaii so wonderful. Hope both of your vacations go well. Have fun!
Amy
THIS WAS ONE OF MANY TOURS WE BOOKED WITH YOU THRU OUR TRAVEL AGENT AND WE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH IT. FROM START TO FINISH EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY!
The lei's were truly beautiful and everyone commented that they had never seen one such as we had! Unfortunately, not everyone knows you have to pay ahead to get one. I met a woman arriving in Hawaii for the first time and thought she would get one and was disappointed. I told her you had to order one & pay for it ahead of arrival. I wish everyone knew this. Can't go by movies. Glad someone told me!
John & Peggy Ashley,
Thank you for the great comment. Yes, many people are very surprised when they hear that you have to order the lei greetings in advance. Please thank your friend for letting you know ahead of time!
Mahalo,
Amy
Supervisor
We went on our honeymoon. Since it was Independence Day on July 4th, there were grand fireworks that exceeded our expectations. There was a mix-up with the arrangements, and we were guided on a different course than the one we had signed up for, which was disappointing, but we still made great memories.
新婚旅行で行かせていただきました。7/4の独立記念日だったため盛大な花火が上がり期待以上でした。手配ミスとのことで、申込んだコースとは違ったコースでの案内をされてしまい残念な気持ちもありましたがいい思い出ができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our special Independence Day cruise. We sincerely apologize for the arrangement error. Nevertheless, we are grateful to hear that you had a good experience. Please do come back to visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共の独立記念日の特別クルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
手配ミスがございました様で大変申しわけございませんでした。
それでも、良い思いでとおしゃって頂き、恐縮です。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
The show set against the sunset was simply wonderful. The hula, fire dance, and the food were all delicious and fantastic. The whole roasted pig was incredibly tasty!
夕日をバックに繰り広げられるショーは素晴らしいの一言。
フラにファイヤーダンス、そして食事も美味しく最高でした。
ブタの丸焼きが激ウマ!
I am from Maine...did a lot of research before ordering, trusted other reviews. I ordered honeymoon leis for daughter and her husband. Their flight was delayed: I called HI.activities and they told me, don't worry, as long as they remained on same flight, all is well. Ummm, the kids had to switch planes due to delay, and I couldn't contact HI.: too late at night. Called next morning, kids didn't get their greeting. Contacted Veltra, and barely got my name out and they said, is this about so and so? They knew who I was calling about within 2-3 minutes! I explained what happened and asked if they could go to the hotel, "no problem"...they got there within a few hours. Kids very happy...Leis look beautiful from picture we received...Thank you!!
Aloha Shannon,
It is great to hear about your great experience with Veltra and with Honolulu Lei Greetings! I am glad your family was able to get their leis. I hope they had a wonderful time here!
Mahalo,
Amy
Honolulu Lei Greetings
leigreeting.com
It was a garden party filled with a variety of events held around sunset. The venue was a top-notch scenic spot where we could enjoy various shows and a buffet meal while watching the sunset over the sea. Additionally, the performers seemed to be a lineup of stunningly handsome men and beautiful women. Most participants were from the mainland United States, and since the event was conducted entirely in English, my grandmother, who doesn't understand much English, might have been a bit confused.
日没をはさんで催されるイベント盛り沢山のガーデンパーティーでした。会場は一級の景勝地で海の彼方に沈みゆく夕日を眺めながら様々なショーとバッフェ形式の食事を楽しめました。また、ショーの出演者たちは、見とれるようなイケメンと美女ぞろいだったように感じました。参加者はアメリカ本土からが中心で、司会進行は英語のみなので英語があまりわからない祖母は少し困惑気味だったかもしれません。
This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.
My hubby was surprised by the touch. But might have been a lil too much $$ for the flowers
My first massage ever...I was nervous, but it was awesome. My gf and I were together in the same room, and it was very nice. My one and only complaint was the noise outside spilled into our room and could be heard.
I used the scrub and detox massage! The shop was beautiful, and I was attended to by a Japanese person and another woman. It felt so good that time flew by in no time. I actually fell asleep, so I didn't notice, but on the way back, when I was fixing my hair, I realized they had also taken care of my neck, and it felt so smooth! The hotel was easy to find, but since the room number wasn't listed in the directions, I asked the hotel staff, and they pointed me in the right direction right away. My room was indeed at the end of the hallway.
スクラブ&デトックスマッサージ を利用させていただきました!綺麗な店内で、日本人の方ともう一人の女性にしていただきました~。すごく気持ちよくて、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。寝てしまったんで気付かなかったんですけど、帰りの路で髪をとめる時に、首もして貰っていて、すべすべでした♪♪ホテルは分かりやすかったんですけど、部屋番号が案内にないので、ホテルの人に聞いたら一発ですよ~。ちゃんと部屋は廊下の奥にありました。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are truly delighted that you were able to relax and enjoy your time here, and all of our staff feel the same way.
When you come back to Hawaii, please do stop by again. We sincerely look forward to your next visit and the opportunity to see you again.
Mahalo!
P.S. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the difficulty in finding your room. We definitely want to improve this.
ご来店誠にありがとうございました。 ごゆっくりして頂けてスタッフ一同心より嬉しく思っております。
またハワイにいらっしゃる際には 是非寄って下さいませ。
またのご来店、お会い出来る事を心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ!
P.S. お部屋が分かりづらく ご迷惑お掛けしてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。
是非 改善していきたいと思います。
My wife and I participated together. We enjoyed welcome drinks and appetizers on the top deck, and after taking a commemorative photo with the captain, we were guided to our seats. The staff was very polite and accommodating in Japanese, and the course meal was excellent. When we went out to the deck during sunset and fireworks, the staff kindly took photos for us. I think this was the best optional tour we've participated in during our time in Hawaii. I highly recommend it to everyone!
妻と二人で参加しました。最上階のデッキでウェルカムドリンクにアペタイザーをいただき、キャプテンとの記念写真撮影の後席に誘導されます。担当の方は日本語で丁寧に対応していただき、コース料理も最高でした。サンセット&花火の時間にデッキに出ると、スタッフが快く写真を撮っていただきました。今まで参加したハワイのオプショナルツアーの中では最高だと思いました。皆さまも是非
Thank you very much for participating in the Independence Day Cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, the scenery, and the fireworks. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度はインディペンデンスデークルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事、景色、そして花火をお楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル