Reviewed by: penchan
I boarded the Aloha with about 30 participants from the pier. To prevent water and dirt from getting on our feet, we handed our belongings to the crew when boarding and received them back upon returning to the pier.
The two drink tickets given at check-in can be exchanged for drinks of your choice, but the crew will also serve drinks without tickets, so in a way, there are no restrictions. Apart from us, there was one couple and a man who boarded alone for photography, along with couples and families from overseas.
It was a bit chilly outside due to the strong wind, but it’s not a long voyage, so it’s manageable. The fireworks against the backdrop of the Hilton Hawaiian Village last only about five minutes, but they are as spectacular as the finale of a Japanese fireworks festival. This short evening activity is convenient to enjoy after daytime sightseeing or water play.
Although it’s called a buffet, it’s more of a light snack rather than a lavish spread. Enjoy the fireworks with the image of flowers rather than dumplings!
船着き場の突堤から30人ほどの参加者と一緒にアロハ号に乗り込みました。足元は水濡れや船内の汚れ防止のためか乗り込む際にクルーに預け、突堤に帰港した際、受け取ります。
チェックインの際に渡されたドリンクチケット2枚で飲みたいドリンクと交換ですが、チケットなしでもクルーが欲しいドリンクを出してくれるのである意味制限なしみたいなものです。日本人は我々以外にご夫妻が1組と単独で写真撮影のために乗船した男性一人 あとは海外からのカップル 家族でした。 船外は風が強くやや冷えますが長時間の航海ではないので大丈夫です。 ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジをバックに打ちあがる花火はわずか5分ほどですが、日本の花火大会で云うフィナーレのような打ち上げで華やかです。夕方からの短時間のアクティビティですので日中の観光や水遊びの後に楽しめるのでお手軽です。ビュッフェと云っても豪華なものではなくスナック程度の軽食と思っていただいた方がいいです。花より団子ではなく団子より花のイメージで花火を楽しまれるといいですよ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn & John
This was an outstanding and beautiful cruise. The food was good, the staff was friendly and the sunset was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. I highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Aloha Friday Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Cathy Cavanaugh
Highly recommend the Vow Renewal package! The experience was wonderful from start to finish. The ship is beautiful and staff was so welcoming. We were escorted to our table in the elegant dinning room. Our table was by the window, but every seat has a great view. The package includes cocktails and there are many to choose from. Food was excellent and the presentation was lovely. Service was outstanding! And the vow renewal by the Captain was really, really meaningful. He did a great job and we loved him. They even took photos for us with our phone. (Note: We unfortunately left without taking care of a tip for the Captain and photographer....they really deserved a tip so we are mailing it in.) It was a bit windy so the water got a little choppy. If motion sickness is an issue for you, suggest taking a non-drowsy or ginger-based motion sickness pill before you board. Also, parking was very easy in the gated lot - which is across the street from the Old Spaghetti Factory. We arrived almost an hour early for the cruise, there was plenty of space in the lot, and we had a drink at the Old Spaghetti Factory (a 30 second walk to the ship). Definitely a deluxe experience!
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| Packages: | Vow Renewal & Five Star Luxury Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Bill
It was a great sunset (as almost all are in Hawaii) meeting some new friends and having some fun with a lively crew. Would recommend for family entertainment as well as enjoyable for 'just the two' of you. It was great to have the pre-boarding show and get to meet some of the crew/cast. The food was good and the crew took very good care of of all.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Alaskans
This cruise was a highlight of our trip. We spent our 34th anniversary with delicious food, wonderful music and great company. we had our own private table but had wonderful people sitting next to ours. The live music was relaxing and entertaining throughout the dinner. Our waitress was very courteous and helpful. We hope to spend another anniversary in the future on the Star of Honolulu!! Quyana - Mahalo - thank you.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/17 |
Reviewed by: The Garza’s
What an experience!! Great food, entertainment and I think we got the best server!! Darian was amazing! Would do it again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Amanda Oz
A great night out Food was good ,entertainment was well presented and fireworks were spectacular Captain was a top bloke Would definitely go again
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to submit a review
Capt John
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| Packages: | Aloha Friday Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiiankid
I liked the firework show, which is on Friday night so you have to book on Friday in order to see it. The staff were very nice and professional and they danced for us after dinner, which was also a plus. The food was good. Recommend bring a jacket.
The fireworks on Fridays do fill up fast, we are now doing a prime rib dinner on fridays should you ever make it back.
Capt John
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/03 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
They say to shoot for the stars...so why not go for as many stars as you can? Now that I've been on the three star and the five star dining options, I can honestly say that the five star is worth the extra money. Both dining options were enjoyable and both exceeded my expectations. The quality of the food and service were excellent on both cruises, but I preferred the extra elegance of the five star. From the private welcome reception with the captain on the upper deck, to the live Jazz music, and the less crowded dining room, the five star was truly a luxurious experience.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Ashton
I would definitely recommend the Five Star package if you're having trouble deciding which package to choose from! It was such a nice evening filled with an amazing meal, lovely live music and a great view of the sunset. This is definitely more of an elegant feel compared to the Three Star package if you're looking for something a little more upscale. You really can't go wrong with either one though, both are very nice and the food was exceptional on both!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Linda Grubbs
Everything about our sunset cruise was first rate. From the excellent staff to amazing food . An evening I sill never forget.
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| Packages: | Vow Renewal & Five Star Luxury Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Yawn
Two premium drinks per person. This includes iced tea. "Premium" iced tea? Is the premium that it comes with ice?
Adult beverages are stupidly expensive.
We were much farther from the fireworks than I had hoped.
They lived up the the letter of their advertisement. They don't go beyond that.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/09 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
I highly recommend this dinner cruise! This cruise is unique in that it’s a formal dinner, a sunset cruise, and a luau all wrapped up into one delicious and entertaining evening. I’m vegan and always skeptical of trying vegan options, but this dinner far exceeded my expectations. The jazz band did not disappoint either. Good music goes a long way in my book, so I can easily say the saxophonist was actually my favorite part of the evening. The band happened to play one of my favorite songs and it made my day, the icing on the cake.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Tina
Very entertaining show; we had a great time! Wonderful dancers!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
It was a perfect night on the ocean as it was my wife’s Birthday so I decided to take her on the dinner cruise every thing was perfect , from the Lady and crew who picked us up from the hotel to the cruise staff ,food was great service was great and entertainment was fantastic I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great night out
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
The cruise was lots of fun and the staff were friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review with kind works.
Capt John
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| Packages: | Aloha Friday Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Sabrina
Great dinner great views. Take a dramamine if sensitive but other wise a great experience.
Thank you for the 5Star review, yes if you are prone to be digestively challenged the Dramamine is a good recommendation, better to be safe.
Capt John
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Memorable experience for our family. The fire show was our favorite.
Glad to hear fun was had by all.
Capt John
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/27 |
Reviewed by: おゆき
The excitement was heightened with a limousine pickup, and we received a wonderful welcome on board. We enjoyed delicious meals while watching the best entertainment. The captain, the interpreter, and all the crew members congratulated us. Since it was Friday night, we also got to see fireworks, making it worth every penny.
リムジンのお迎えでテンション上げられて
船上では素敵なお出迎え
最高のエンターテイメントを観ながらの美味しい食事
キャプテンや通訳さん クルーの方みんながおめでとうって祝福してくれて
金曜の夜なので花火も見れてお値段以上でした
Thank you very much for boarding with us on your special anniversary. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board when you visit Hawaii again.
この度は大切な記念日にご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | 豪華!5スターディナー<往復リムジン送迎><~2020年12月31日> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/19 |
Reviewed by: 人見知りカップル
The captain's presence during the vow renewal was a wonderful memory. The location at the bow with Diamond Head in the background added a special touch.
Of course, the three-star plan on the Star of Honolulu was great on its own. I had originally planned to purchase the commemorative photo with the special logo, and I wanted to secure a private seat by the window. I also wanted a bottle of wine to enjoy at my own pace, so I felt it was a great value package tour.
To Veltra, it’s a bit difficult to find the vow renewal option from the one-day wedding section, so it would be helpful if you could add a vow renewal option in the sidebar. Right now, it’s clear that the vow renewal is part of the one-day wedding, but the image of one-day wedding equals wedding is too strong...
船長立ち合いによるバウリニューアルはとても良い思い出となりました。
場所も船首で背景にダイアモンドヘッドと特別感がありました。
勿論、スターオブホノルル号の3スタープラン単体も良かったです。
特性ロゴ入り記念写真も元々購入する予定でしたし、
窓際プライベート席の確保もしたかったし、
自分のタイミングで飲むためにもワインも1本欲しかったので、
お得なパッケージツアーだと感じました。
ベルトラさんへ
1日挙式の項目からバウリニューアルにたどり着きにくいので
サイドバーにバウリニューアルを用意して頂けると助かります。
今だとバウリニューアルも1日挙式だと分かるのですが、
1日挙式=結婚式のイメージが強すぎるので・・・。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | 【2023年12月30日まで】人気!3スターディナー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: P & K Taylor
Staff were very welcoming from the very start of the cruise and the night just got better. Great food and fantastic entertainment. The staff couldn’t do enough for you. Would totally recommend to everyone. Wonderful way to celebrate my birthday.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Kidney transplant 29
I was so excited for this ride and dinner. I became extremely sick during the cruise having had a kidney transplant a few months before and an infection. The crew and captain were amazing not only we they extremely kind but the captain got us an Uber to the hospital. They also bagged up my dinner which we accidentally forgot in the Uber but it smelled delicious. The people on that ship are truly good people and I won’t forget their kindness!
Glad everything worked out ok, thank for taking the time to send such a nice review.
Aloha
Capt John
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Carol
The sunset was gorgeous and service very good. Food was fine, entertainment ok.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Rose & Josh
The crew was great,friendly staff.
Dinner was good!
Great experience!
We will be doing this again!
Nice evening out for July 4th!
Thank you for the nice review, we now have a new dinner menu with a 3-course braised beef short dinner and prime rib on Fridays.
Aloha
Capt John
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Catherine Yu
This was an amazing experience! I went with a group of friends and we all loved the environment of the cruise ship. The food was pretty amazing and the live jazz performance was very enjoyable. My favorite was definitely the Polynesian live dance performance. This 30-minute performance was the highlight of the night. The dancers wouldn't just perform, they would interact with the audience by giving high fives, springing peace signs at unexpected times and made our corner of the ship laugh the entire time. If you get seasick easily, I would recommend taking some kind of precaution/medication (the servers were able to provide some medication, too) since a few of my friends did start feeling queasy for a little bit and had to spend some time on the lower deck. However, don't let motion sickness keep you from the cruise! It was still altogether wonderful time.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Chrissy
My son was extremely sea sick but they were very helpful. Cruise was nice and the food was good! They sent home some food for my son to eat later after he felt better.
Thank you for the nice review, the motion of the ocean can effect some people more than others like.
Aloha
Capt John
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| Packages: | Aloha Friday Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/28 |
Reviewed by: HAH
I booked a vow renewal course for my parents.
The food was delicious (especially the steak), and the vow renewal words spoken by the captain were truly wonderful.
It was rare for it to rain all day in Hawaii, and I was worried if the boat would go out, but I participated and was very satisfied. If anyone mentions wanting to see a dinner show in Hawaii in the future, I will definitely recommend this to my friends.
両親のバウリニューアルコースで予約しました。
ご飯も美味しかったですし(ステーキが特に)、船長が言ってくれるバウリニューアルの誓い言葉もほんと素敵でした。
ハワイでは珍しく雨が一日中降っていて船でるかなぁーと心配していましたが参加してとても満足です。
今後ハワイでディナーショーを見たいと言われたら友人などに必ずオススメします。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. The vow renewal for your parents is truly touching. We are very happy that everyone enjoyed themselves. We look forward to your next visit, from all of our staff.
Reservations Department
この度、スターオブホノルル号にご乗船頂き、誠に有難うございます。
ご両親のためのバウリニューアルはとても感激ですね。皆様がお楽しみ頂けて大変嬉しく思っております。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同でお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Packages: | 【2023年12月30日まで】カジュアル!1スターディナー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: ひろひろりん
I had seen the Friday fireworks from Waikiki Beach several times, but when I found "Sailing," I thought, this is it!! There were about 50 people on board, and only four of us were Japanese, but it was reassuring to have Japanese language support. I was impressed by the hospitality of Captain Matthew and the staff, including Masa. There were plenty of drinks and a buffet, which made me very satisfied. The pleasant sea breeze and the fireworks in the night sky of Waikiki created wonderful memories. I highly recommend it to everyone!
ワイキキビーチからの金曜日花火は、何度か観ていたのですが「セーリング」を見つけてこれだ!!と。
満席(約50名)の中、日本人は4人でしたが日本語でも安心。マシュー船長はじめ、マサさん他スタッフのホスピタリティに感激。
飲み物、ビュッフェもたっぷりあって満足。心地よい潮風とワイキキの夜空の花火は、良い思い出になりました。みなさんも是非!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Ortiz Family
The sunset dinner was truly a great experience. Everything was very well organized. We were served champagne to begin with and helped ourselves to fresh cheese, crackers and fruit trays. And those were left out for everyone the entire trip, which is beneficial when you have kids who might not like the whole dinner but still want to eat something. The entire dinner was fresh and tasty, and plentiful. Beverages were refilled as necessary but there weren't a lot of soda options. The sunset was beautiful. You just have to keep watch for the ideal time to take pictures of your experience. The entertainment was great, with music and dancers. Great experience overall!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Phind
Meal was so wonderful! Even the veggie hamburger provided us was wonderful!
The dancers were so amazing! And entertaining! Entertained to well past docking!
If I had a suggestion it would be for the website to further explain, or make it easier to order the veggie burger.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/16 |
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Thanks for a nice review sounds like you had a good time, come and see us again if you are in hawaii .
Capt John