All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

COUSIN BOB IS WONDERFUL. HE HAS SO MUCH INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH US. MY HUSBAND AND I ENJOYED THE TOUR.

We really enjoyed this dinner cruise and would highly recommend it to any couple. We had a lovely Valentine evening.

It was my first time going whale watching. After doing some research, I found that booking through Alan was the cheapest option. We participated in the no-lunch course, and it was the right choice! Although they say it doesn't sway much, it still rocked a bit... If you're prone to seasickness, it's best to take some motion sickness medication in advance. Oh, they also provide motion sickness medication on board. Coffee, tea, and water are free!

The weather was nice on the day of the trip, and the interpreter mentioned, "It's the season, so we see whales every day," so I was hopeful... but no whales appeared, no matter how long we waited. Other guests seemed to be getting restless too. There were hula, ukulele, and lei-making classes offered, but I couldn't bring myself to participate since we hadn't seen any whales yet... (Other guests joined in and seemed to be enjoying it!) Just as we were nearing the return time, we finally saw a mother and calf whale breaching! However... they were far away... We only caught a glimpse of them a few times. I thought, "Is this really it?" But, since they are wild animals and there are regulations against getting within 100 meters, it can't be helped. My expectations were too high. Still, even from a distance, watching the mother and calf whales swimming leisurely made me feel quite happy!

I recommend bringing a light long-sleeve shirt when boarding. It can get quite cold on the water due to the strong wind.

初ホールウォッチングでした。いろいろ調べた結果、アランちゃんから申し込むのが一番安かったです。私達は昼なしコースで参加しました。そして正解でした！揺れにくい、とは言ってもやっぱり揺れました･･･。船に弱い方は、あらかじめ酔い止めを飲んでおいたほうが良いでしょう。あ、船内でも酔い止めをくれますよ。コーヒー、紅茶、水は無料です♪

当日は天気もよく、通訳の方が「今はシーズンなので毎日鯨を見れてます」と仰っていたので期待していたのですが。。。待てど暮らせど鯨現れず。。。ほかのお客さん達も時間を持て余しているようでした。フラ、ウクレレ、レイ教室も催されていましたが、まだ鯨を見れてないのに･･･と私は参加する気持ちになれませんでした。（ほかのお客さん達は参加していました。楽しんでいましたよ！）そして、もう帰港時間間際･･･というところでやっと親子鯨のブリーチングを見れました！ただ・・・遠い・・・。ぷしゅーっていうのと、背中チラリが何回か見れただけ。あれ？これで終わりなの？と思ってしまいました。でも、野生ですし、100Ｍ以内近づいたらいけない規制があるようで、仕方がないですね。期待が大きすぎました。でも、遠くでしたが、ゆったり泳いでいる親子くじらを見て、なんだか幸せ気分になれました♪

乗船するときは、薄手の長袖を持っていかれたほうがいいと思います。海の上って風が強く結構寒いです。

My father fought in WWII in Italy, my brother was stationed off the coast of Vietnam for two tours, and my son is now serving in Iraq. To say the least the tour of the USS Missouri and the viewing of Pearl Harbor was emotional...just thinking about all who fought for our freedom and all who gave their life. Thank you for preserving history.

Great whale watching tour. We seen 14 whales. It was awesome.

highly reccomend this dinner cruise to anyone who wants to have a great romantic night with the one you love. the staff is amazing and the food was just so delicious. i have been on many dinner cruises and the 5star was by far the best one i have ever been on. you can tell that the staff and the chefs take a lot of time and care to make sure that you have a great evening. worth every penny!

This is my second time on the Star of Honolulu.
Last time, the dinner cruise was amazing.
This time, I participated in the seasonal whale watching.
The lunch was delicious! Making leis and experiencing ukulele and hula was so much fun! The crew members were also wonderful people, as expected!
Star of Honolulu is the best!!
And luckily, we were able to see whales.
We witnessed a lively baby whale breaching multiple times, followed by the mother whale occasionally spouting water and showing her large back as she followed along. It was breathtaking!
I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Finally, Star of Honolulu is the best!!!!

スターオブホノルル乗船は２回目です。
前回は、ディナークルーズで最高でした。
今回は、この時期限定のホエールウォチィングに参加です。
ランチもおいしくて！レイ作り・ウクレレやフラ体験もウキウキ！クルーの皆さんも楽しい人たちで、さすが！
スターオブホノルル最高！！
そして、クジラも運の良いことに見ることができました。
赤ちゃんクジラの元気のよいブリーチング！何度も何度も・・・その後ろをお母さんクジラが　時々潮を吹きながら
大きな背中を見せてついて行きます。感激でした！
是非、皆さんに体験してほしいツアーです。
最後に、スターオブホノルル最高！！！！！

Rongo, our driver, was very fun and entertaining. From picking us up to dropping us off he had excellent information to share and plenty of jokes to tell. Even after most people were dropped off and we were the last ones to our hotel, he was giving us little tidbits of information on good eating and fun attractions. This is a trip everyone should see on their first visit to oahu, and the dole plantation is a must.

The navy treats the arizona memorial as a cemetary, and most of the guests do the same. Some people feel the need to ruin it for everyone else by talking loudly, but besides them, there is a definate feeling of patriotism onboard the memorial. The city tour was fact filled and interesting.

I arrived in Honolulu and joined the tour right away, so I was a bit concerned about my physical condition, but I was able to enjoy the experience without any seasickness.

I thought we would go quite far offshore, but to my surprise, we were able to see whales even in areas where we could still see the town! Honestly, considering the nature of the activity, I wondered if we wouldn't see as many as I expected, or if I might miss the chance to see them altogether. However, it pleasantly exceeded my expectations. We were able to see the whales spouting multiple times, and although I missed capturing the jump on camera, I was thrilled to see it up close.

I participated in a plan without meals, but if your main goal is to witness the whales, I would definitely recommend the option that includes lunch. Many encounters happened while people were eating, so having a meal included would be advantageous. It might be a good idea to either have an early meal before boarding or bring snacks like bread or sweets to nibble on once you've had your fill of whale watching. Water, coffee, and tea are available for free.

Even for those without meals, you can participate for free in activities like ukulele playing, hula dancing, and lei-making, which I think would provide a fun break and enjoyable moments.

ホノルルに到着した日にいきなり参加したので
体調面など　どうかな？と思いましたが船酔いもなく過ごせました

結構沖合まで行くのかと思いきや町並みが見渡せるような場所でも
鯨の姿を見ることが出来るなんて！
正直相手が相手ですので思ったほど見られないのでは？　とか
一度見逃したらもうこれで終わりなんてことがあるのでは？　など
疑心暗鬼もないわけではなかったのですが
いい意味で期待を裏切ってくれました
潮吹きも何度も見ることが出来ましたし
写真では撮り損ねてしまいましたがジャンプも間近で見られ感激です

今回は食事なしのプランで参加しましたが
とにかく鯨の姿を目撃することを目的として乗船するのでしたら
昼食付きの方が食事しているタイミングで
遭遇する事の方が多かったですので断然こちらの方がお薦めです
先に早めの食事を済まされてから乗るか
あるいはパンやお菓子などを持参されて
鯨を見飽きたらちょっとつまむ　というのがいいのではないでしょうか
お水とコーヒー、紅茶は無料で飲むことが出来ます

食事なしの人でも
ウクレレ、フラ、レイづくりの体験教室に無料で参加出来るので
気分転換も出来て楽しいひとときが過ごせることと思います

The tour was very enjoyable and the guide was fantastic. We learned a lot more about the events and places than we imagined.

Whale watching was something I was able to experience multiple times relatively close to the coast of Waikiki. There was a sense of unity among everyone, including not just the staff but also the participants, as we all searched for and shared our discoveries. When I was the first to spot one, it gave me a little sense of superiority. Additionally, the interactive performances on board were quite enjoyable. I tried my hand at the ukulele, and it was fun.

For those who choose not to have transportation included, the trolley's Red Line takes a significant detour towards Aloha Tower. Even if you take the first bus from DFS around 9:20, you may not arrive until about 11:10. If there’s a bit of traffic, there’s a possibility you might not make it! If you're interested, why not take this opportunity to try THE Bus? If you take bus number 19 or 20 from Kuhio Avenue, passing by Hilton towards the airport, it will take about 20 minutes. You can check the approximate bus times at the front desk of each hotel! When boarding, let them know you want to go to Aloha Tower, and they will assist you.

クジラのウオッチングは、ワイキキ沿岸から比較的近いところで、何度となく、見ることができました。スタッフだけでなく、参加者も含めて、全員で探して、発見したら教えあった一体感があります。自分が最初にみつけると、ちょっとした優越感です。また、船内での参加型パフォマンスもなかなか。私は、ウクレレに挑戦しましたが、面白かったです。
それから、送迎無しを選択される方、トロリーのレッドラインは大きく迂回して、アロハタワーに向かいます。ＤＦＳ９：２０分頃の始発にのっても、到着は１１：１０頃。ちょっと渋滞があると、間に合わない可能性も！よかったら、この機会にＴＨＥバスにチャレンジしませんか？クヒオ通りからヒルトンの脇をぬけて、空港方面に向かう１９番か２０番に乗ると約２０分程度で、いけます。バスの大体の時間は各ホテルのフロントで確認を！。乗車の際に、アロハタワーへ行きたい旨を伝えておくと教えてくれます。

Excellent experience. I would not miss it for anything. Will do it again the next time we are in Hawaii.

Visiting Pearl Harbor is a very solemn experience embedded in history and displayed for future generations in an eloquent, respectful, and informative manner.
I would definitely recommend this tour to others with the suggestion that those going do so in the morning and as there usually is quite a line to get in. However, the tour is well worth it. You can actually imagine what it would have been like to experience the fateful event. The dignified proceedings allow one to truly reflect upon the historic happenings of Dec. 7th, 1941, without an atmosphere of hopelessness.

I had participated in this ship's sunset cruise before, but this time the atmosphere was different and I enjoyed it again. It was a refreshing cruise with the wind in my face, and whenever a whale was spotted at the bow or stern of the ship, everyone would dash over with shouts of excitement.

When I got tired, lying down on the chairs and beach loungers on the deck felt really nice. We had a meal included in our package, but since the deck was so pleasant, we hardly ate and just relaxed there. I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to taking motion sickness medication, I had no issues at all.

As for the whales, I was able to see them spouting water a few times, and at one point, I saw one arching its back as it dove down. However, it was very difficult to take pictures.

この船のサンセットクルーズには参加したことがあったのですが、その時とは雰囲気が違ってまた楽しめました。
　こちらは、風を受けての爽快なクルーズで途中船首や船尾で鯨が見えると叫び声と供に皆がここぞとばかりにダッシュしてきます。
　途中疲れてきたらデッキにあるイスやビーチチェアで横になるととても気持ちよかったです。私達は食事付きのコースでしたが、デッキが気持ちよかったのでほとんど食事せず、デッキでくつろいでました。船酔いも心配してましたが、酔い止めを飲んだせいか全く問題ありませんでした。
　肝心の鯨は潮吹きを数回見れたのと一番近かった時は背中を丸めて潜っていく姿も見れました。しかし写真を撮るのは非常に難しかったです。

"Cousin" Greg was a great Tour Guide -- very
professional, informative and entertaining!
My entire family enjoyed the tour very much.

This was an awesome tour. There were 6 of us including my mother who is 76 and her first time in Hawaii. We loved this and the tour guide was excellent

The "Waikiki Trolley 4-Day Unlimited Ride Coupon" is definitely a great deal. For seniors (62 years and older), it's only $27, while just the Blue Line typically costs $25 (the same goes for the Red Line). We enjoyed hopping on and off the Blue Line and Red Line freely. However, the Blue Line runs once an hour, and the Red Line about every 45 minutes, so we printed out the timetable in advance to carry with us. There are also Japanese explanations (on tape) on board, and some drivers provide guidance in Japanese, which makes it quite enjoyable!

「ワイキキトロリー４日間４ライン乗り放題」のクーポンこれは絶対お得です。シニア（６２歳以上）は僅か２７ドル、ブルーラインだけでも通常２５ドルなのです。（レッドラインも同じ）私たちはブルーライン、レッドラインで途中下車したりそれこそ勝手気ままに乗り放題でした。ただ、ブルーラインは１時間に１本、レッドラインも４５分に１本程度なので事前にネットで時刻表をプリントして持ち歩きました。車内では日本語の説明（テープ）もありドライバーも人によっては結構日本語で案内してくれるので楽しいですよ！

There were 4 of us on this tour, and we had varied levels of enjoyment. Overall, the tour is worthwhile. It is a bit of history that everyone should know, even though war is still hell.

I was considering a dinner cruise, but since I wanted to see the blue sea and sky, I opted for lunch instead. I heard that seating is first-come, first-served (from this post), so I took the trolley and arrived early. The weather was nice, and I was able to get a window seat, which was great. I also enjoyed the cultural class.

However, the meal was a bit rushed and hectic. The boat didn't sway as much as I expected, and above all, the Kona coffee served on board was exquisite. Lastly, for couples planning to go, it seems that if the boat is full, there is a possibility of sharing a table with others. Both of our neighbors were at shared tables.

ディナークルーズにしようか迷ったのですが、せっかくだから、青い海と空を見たくてランチにしました。
席が先着順だと聞いていたので（こちらの書き込みで）トロリーで早めに行きました。天気もよく、窓側の席も取れたので、よかったです。カルチャー教室も楽しめました。
ただ、食事は慌しくて大変でした。船は思ったより揺れなかっし、何と言っても、船内で出されるコナコーヒーは絶品でした。最後に一つ、カップルで行かれるかたは、満席の場合に相席になる可能性もあるみたいです。私たちの両隣は、どちらも相席でした。

We toured the Missouri with our Children. The boys loved the guns and it was very interesting to see how they live. I would recommend this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting and not just something that she was there to do. She realy believed in the cause.

I have participated in several cruises so far, and it was great. I didn't have high expectations for the food considering the price, but it was satisfying. There were various performances, and time flew by quickly. It was nice to hear Hawaiian songs live as well.

いままでにいくつかのクルーズに参加しましたが、良かったです。値段的に食事は期待していなかったのですが、満足出来るものでした。いろんなパフォーマンスもあり、時間のたつのが早く感じました。ハワイアンソングも生で聞く事が出来て良かったです。

Having made all the arrangements online, I was a bit nervous because this was my wife's 50th birthday celebration and we had 23 family members in attendance. The boat, food, service and ambiance were beyond my expectations! I would highly recommend this Sunset Dinner Cruise.

Great job to all those at Hawaiian Activities that had anything to do with helping me to put on such a great celebration for my wife and family.

Best regards!

A cool way to tour the island to see what you want to see. Our bus driver, Ben, was delightful!

We were picked up at a hotel very near ours, easy to find. We had a large comfortable bus. The bus driver provide great commentary during the drive to the Arizona. The Arizona memorial is always awesome. This is my third time, my families first. Great video presentation and museum prior to the boat ride.

Tour of the City afterwards was great and we took the option to be dropped off at Hilo Hatties. Great Hawaiian Store.

Thanks!

Had a great show and good food.

I had two people which have trouble walking. The trek from the bus drop off, through the mall, to the ship was a bit too long. Also, I had a guest who is very particular about how his meat is cooked and they did not even ask how you want your steak done. Could improve on those two points for the benefit of us old folks!

Well organized and informative, particularly the battleship Missouri

We truly enjoyed this tour.

Aloha! The trip was great and the stops where just right. Keao, our driver and guide had everyone laughing and singing during most of the trip. That just added to the fun! Mahalo Keao for helping to make my 50th birthday one I will never forget! V.J.

The views were awesome!!! Food was great!! No complaints!!!!