Reviewed by: M & A Tomlinson
There are many breathtaking attractions and stunning tours on Waikiki. NOTHING is better than experiencing the beauty of Hawaii and it's wildlife than from the water - and the Star of Honolulu does it, like no other! Of course, the hope and draw of seeing whales is what brought us to this tour; however, truly, what makes this journey unforgettable is, in fact, the journey!
The boat ride, itself, is nothing short of magical. From the enchantment of rolling out of peer to the unreal experience of being on the ocean, looking towards our hotel from the perception of the sea is nothing we will soon forget! The crew were exceptional at being clear on instructions and protocols, which is appreciated - but truly what dazzled us impressed was how genuinely friendly and eager to help the crew was! I am disabled; the crew did an incredible job helping me and making sure I was alright!
The naturalist on board was great too! He was personable, knowledgeable, and open to questions, without being pushy. He enhanced the trip so much, and ticked our funny bone with his hilarious whale dad jokes!
Finally, seeing whales and dolphins in their own world took everyone's breath away! This was, without a doubt, the icing on the cake! We can honestly say, going on this adventure with the Star of Honolulu was the best and most memorable part of our honeymoon! Four of our biggest thumbs up for this amazing life experience; our biggest thanks to the Star of Honolulu!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Lela Taylor
I had my granddaughter as my companion and we so enjoyed the experience. The food was excellent! Wow a whole lobster which was such a pleasant surprise as I thought it might just be the tail. LOL. The serivice, the entertainment and overall experience will last me the rest of my life. That is coming from this 80 year-old-lady who hopes she has many more years left. Going to Hawaii was a life-long dream and I finally made it.. This sunset cruise topped off my whole trip experience. Have been telling anyone I meet who mentions going to Honolulu I emphatically tell them to take this sunset cruise.
Hugs to all of you.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa Ardon
Loved the show, fruit & cheese and cocktails. The was regular, not very tasty and I expected a real juicy steak not beef tenderloins and the salad could’ve been more than 3 pieces of romaine lettuce. Overall, the cruise was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Hugh
Beautiful scene surrounding this Luau. Highly recommend it. Entertainment was absolutely top notch. Staff was friendly and attentive. We had a blast and would gladly attend again next time on island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Alvin
Amazing tour guide and an amazing ride! I loved the off roading of this tour and learning all about Hawaiis environment. Would definitely do this again and recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu if they want to see more of the gorgeous North shore.
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| Packages: | North Shore ATV Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: L.A. Playa
Where do I start. First, We arrived exactly 45 minutes before the departure time like they requested. Unfortunately, we didn't leave on time. But once we left, I found out why. We started with a new UTV to drive and was the first in line leading the others, which was great and driving those UTV's off-road was the shiznit. It was my first time. Anyway, we rolled around the whole Ranch and I must give the Biggest shout out to my guy Newi.or Nuei and my girl Laura from Canada for making it one of the best tours in Ohoa. We had a great group of people with us as well so we laughed, made a mini movie, prayed. and had a blast. It was also my girls birthday, and she loved it. I told Nuei I would be back to hang out, with him and the family. Yes, their that cool. I'll see you guys next year! Patrick from Fontana,CA
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr Wiltz
The show was excellent. The food was great and the drinks were good. The chief was was the star of the show. He was hella funny! The ladies were a close second. My girl enjoyed the men as well. This was a great excursion and worth the money. If you like to drink, get the Royal package .
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Psalm & Lorena
This was our first time parasailing and boy, was it a thrilling, fun experience! The views were amazing, we felt safe and everyone on the boat was cheering for each other! We cannot wait to return to Hawaii and do it again.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight: 800ft Line |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Marty
Passport includes everything listed and allows for an all day tour of all parts of Pearl Harbor. The only thing not included is the $1 boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial which can be reserved online ahead of time. This was well worth the price.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Marty
Incredible helicopter tour along with great bus tour of Volcano Natl Park and surrounding areas. Pilot was fantastic and funny. The ride felt very safe. We even got to see whales as a bonus! Ground tour was awesome with stops both in Volcano Natl. Park and included stop at 450 ft. waterfall, famous beach, and local bakery. Guide on bus tour was very nice and knowledgeable of local areas, history, and culture. Company handled flights to and from Oahu, the helicopter ride, and pick up/drop off at airport. Well worth the price.
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Big Island: Helicopter & Sightseeing Tour with Airfare Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Graham Tuscano
We did the morning 8am half day tour. It was around a mile long kayaking route but felt very easy with the mesmerizing views. We also saw some turtles, sea cucumbers on the way to the Sandbar. It was a bit windy but the ocean was calm and there were no large waves. Hands down best place for Kayaking with rewarding views and also nice place to snorkel around the reefs!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Christian B
Best activity ever , highly recommended fun for everyone
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour with Transportation from Waikiki [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Stanley T.
Can't wait to do this again next year!! This was an amazing experience for my family and I.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Fummy
Fantastic, funny, ezellente . It was funny loved the chief's performance and the dancers were so beautiful. Loves every bit of the show. Would recommend it to loved ones. Fantastic
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Dava
Thoroughly enjoyed that experience and will definitely do it again. Have told everyone that they have to give it a try. Your crew was very good and pleasant and the young man talking with us was very entertaining. This is the second time I have been on an Atlantis sub the other was in the Caymans, which I also enjoyed but this one was the best.
"Aloha Dava!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us, aboard the Atlantis Submarine, from the shuttle boat ride to the deep-sea exploration. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic submarine adventure! Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback and recommendation.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Deb
We went on a morning whale watching cruise! Enjoyed our morning mai tai! We have gone on this several times… Always enjoy the Star of Honolulu whale watching cruise! The staff is very informative! Would recommend to anyone!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Enjoyed the history of some of the movie and television sets and the beauty of the area. Our tour guide was informative and funny! I would recommend to anyone!
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| Packages: | 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour (Until Feb 6th) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Don M
Loved the dialogue on whales throughout the trip. Saw lots of whale activity. Crew very attentive to our needs.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Chris
Kayaking Kaneohe Bay and snorkeling along the various reefs was one of our favorite things from our stay on Oahu. Staff was friendly, patient, and helpful. Gave us some good tips of where to go and what to see in the bay. We would definitely do this again.
Aloha Chris! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome and positive review for us. We really appreciate that. Stoked to hear it sounds like you had a great experience. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo for supporting He'eia State Park and Kama'aina Kids!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Patrick Nelson
Rain started as soon as we left the dock but the captain was amazing under the circumstances. He found a spot where weather wasn’t an issue and everybody had a great time!
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| Packages: | Super Flight: 1000ft Line |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Fummy
My kids loved it and the instructors were great for both my son and my teenagers
It was a good skill for them to have learnt and they enjoyed every bit of it
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| Packages: | Group Lesson (2 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Fummy
My child loved every bit of the class and he wants to learn more. He enjoyed every bit of it and the pictures and videos were great. This was fantastic
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| Packages: | Private Lesson (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Fummy
Loved every bit of the jetski ride. It was fun. The instructors were very good at the instructions. I enjoyed it all the way and would love to go on the ride again. Loved they could capture the event as well. It's a time to remember.
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| Packages: | Solo Ride |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Antara
It was a great lesson in snorkeling! Teacher was very patient and helpful! Would recommend to any newbies wanting to do some snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Aki & Matt
Twenty minutes after leaving Waianae harbor, my husband spotted a whale spout first. After that several pairs of whales were spotted during the 2 hour tour.
We were so excited when one appeared at a distance of about 20 yards (whale came up to the boat) Also we watched a whale with a baby, and the baby appeared to wave to us hitting the surface of the water several times with a pectoral fin awhile looking at us.
The waves weren't so strong on that day, so even I, who get seasick, could spend the day out to sea without any problems. I was relieved that there is a restroom on board.
We relaxed sitting back enjoyed the whales and good drinks with snacks . We really had a great time.
The captain and the three staff members always took care to make us feel comfortable. The boat appears and sounds to be in good working order. We felt safe on it.
Thank you, CPT Dave, Quin, Aaron, and braeden!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Pon
Our family had a wonderful time with dinner. We participated at the end of the dinner entertainment and it was fun.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Happy Tourist!
This was an especially fun day with the crew we were assigned. They encouraged us to play volleyball at the sandbar which was super fun even though I was one of the weak links and a reluctant player. I am so glad they promoted this activity and included everyone who was willing to join in.
We saw so many turtles of all sizes from small to very large. They were up close and amazing. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Hawaii. We also snorkeled at one of the reefs. Although the snorkeling wasn't the best, we found that was true at all our attempts at snorkeling on Oahu on this trip. We did see some schools of fish and it was fun getting into the water and searching.
The food was great and the people and crew made the whole day special and memorable. I will do this tour again if I ever return to Oahu! I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Pon
Zip line was fun and we all wanted to do more. Next time we'll do the full line.
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| Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
The crew was amazing to deal with, first timers for us and can’t wait to return to do again
Mahalo! We have the best staff on the planet! Thank you for joining H2O Sports!
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| Packages: | Standard Parasail [600ft] + Tandem Jet Ski Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Josephine Carrera
I really enjoyed this amazing Luau, my first time here and the the workers that served the food and drinks, made the Aloha in Hawaii so meaningful, The bus driver and the girl that were in bus#2, were also great, they brought the Ohana out in everyone, Mahalo to the Chief and all the dancers in the show without each of you it wouldn’t have worked out , I want to say Mahalo Hawaii, for such a blessed vacay, and to anyone that reads this, believe me best show ever, money well spent.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
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Aloha Graham! Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review of your kayak and snorkel experience with us. We really appreciate that great feedback. Stoked to hear you had such a great experience kayaking and snorkeling Kane'ohe Bay. Thank you for doing that with us. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!