Reviewed by: Hawaiian @heart
This was not our first luau so we had something else to compare it to. The story line/context of the dance/show was very similar, performed better at Chief’s, the comedy was fantastic but the food fell so far short I felt like we paid way too much for the overall experience.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Jen
The vessel is more like a ship than a boat like it has 3-4 levels. Very organized and informational! The staff is friendly. Lots of room to walk around. They offer motion pills or some kind of ginger cocktail to prevent motion sickness. They also offered small snakes like chips. There wasn't an option for breakfast.
I went in February and and I saw about 7-10 whales( sprays, tip of their tails). I think 1 or 2 came close to the boat. I enjoyed it. My little one (5yo) was mostly running around...lol.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Vijayeshni
Very we enjoyed a lot my kids had fun food was good dance was good very nice
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Shibivia
We had such a great experience on this cruise. The staff was on top of it. The meal was great, the entertainment was outstanding! My husband and I had a wonderful time. We strongly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Sam
Fantastic ride - great whale sightings. Convenient shuttle.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful sights all throughout the tour! I would do this again and recommend
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Rbj
Very informative. Enjoyed our trip. Great weather.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Moe eledeeny
It was amazing and food was really good but the show and the host were wonderful
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Sharon and family
We voted - BEST EVER Guide
Genni was the best, friendliest, down to earth and very Island knowledgeable. Showing us Pearl Harbor, The Missouri, Arizona and the streets and landmarks in Honolulu, she really made our experience incredible. We only wished she could have joined us on our entire vacation.
She went above and beyond to show us what Hawaiin Hospitality really is.
She is SO highly recommended by me and our family members 12 out of 10 stars!
I do not want to miss - Marie - I only spoke with her on the phone, but with all the ever changing trip details. She was so Great, patiently understanding and making all our changes, making the stress of scheduling multiple family member vacation activities so easy!
We would and have recommended this tour company multiple times already. Best EVER tours!!
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| Packages: | 5-Hour Pearl Harbor Tour with Tickets to Arizona Memorial |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Tara
My first time going on a dinner cruise and I was really impressed. There was so much food & was very tasty! The entertainment was awesome! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Rose
The show is great and the food is good. I’d recommend anyone that wants to go to a luau, do this one. You will be happy you did!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Dennis
First class service our driver and the company is awesome
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Dustin
I actually laughed out loud several times as the Chief entertained. Also, Cousin Lisa and Cousin Ben were fantastic on the bus. Good life advice and great senses of humor. And Cousin Ben played the ukulele unbelievably well!
Thanks!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/06 |
Reviewed by: HHY
The boat was nice. The nature expert was very informative and had tons of bad dad jokes. We looked for over an hour before we finally caught sight of the whales. We were pretty far away so we couldn't see them too close. We only stayed for about 10 minutes before heading back, since we were already running late. I'm just glad the trip wasn't for naught.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Joliro
Chiefs Luau was so fun, delicious and historic. A beautiful display of what Hawaii means to them. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Susan kocher
The whole experience was amazing but I also wanted to say what a treat and rare treasure it was to see and hear uncle Ben play the uklayla on the bus for us. Thank you cousin Lisa for welcoming us intonyour family . You made my birthday special
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ashleydz
The best thing About this was the show..which was amazing..but the food was horrible ..the seating has us so squished together that it was completely uncomfortable..definitely not worth the price and definitely won’t recommend
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 |
Reviewed by: Robert & Mary Ann
If you are a Hawaii Five-0 fan- you must take this Tour. Sean was a superb Guide- a real professional. Flippa’s appearance made it a lot of extra fun. All around- It was the best tour I have ever taken.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Lin
We had such a great time on the whale watching cruise and saw two whales multiple times! The crew was great and very informative! This was an awesome experience and we highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ERS
Amazing and wonderful experience. Worth to attend . Our 4 years old daughter also enjoyed a lot. Excellent ambience.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/23 |
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Aloha Sharon,
Jenny and I are delighted to hear that you loved your tour. Mahalo for your review and spreading the word on our private custom tours! A Hui Hou ( until we meet again )
Warmest Aloha
Marie