Reviewed by: Ron
Overall an enjoyable sunset cruise but a bit rushed boarding the boat. We were served and eating our meal while the boat was still in dock. Our meal was the first out and surrounding tables took a while before theirs came out. Our crab leg shells were soft and impossible to crack open. Otherwise the food was enjoyable. Entertainment was fun and lively. I would recommend this experience.
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| Packages: | Casual Star Dinner: 3-Course Crab Leg, Steak & BBQ Chicken & One MaiTai Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/24 |
Reviewed by: Piper
It was a good tour and great driver. I wish we would have stopped at more of the scenic spots and skipped some of the roadside gift shops. One was enough. I would skip the Dole Plantation altogether.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Wilbur Ladd
Great cruise, all staff, especially our service assistant, were extremely pleasant, professional, and efficient. A very good buffet with carved roast beef, delicious chicken and fish, everything. Fireworks show a bit difficult. In order to see it well people had to run to one side of the ship, not only tilting the ship a bit but making it even more difficult for people who didn't want to dash to the side to see. This was only a minor observation.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Mellissa
Loved the thought process here, but overall, kind of crowded. Our waiter had too many tables or he was just slow. Not sure. Food was ok, didn’t go home hungry. Music was great and the final show was awesome.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Celebration Plan (Private Table & Souvenir Photo) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/24 |
Reviewed by: Thuan (Tony) Che
We were a tarty of 4 (two couple) from California:
1. Overall impression is okay but not great because the steak was served cold and chewy.
2. Dancing activities are great!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Juan Alvarado
The perfect sunset cruise! Beautiful view of Honolulu. Great buffet and great crew. Great live music and Luau performance. Nice experience to share with family and friends.
Dinner food was superb also, you get a free drink (Mai Tai) on the house.
The top deck is a great spot for pictures and videos of sunset and Waikiki Beach.
We had such a Great time.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Joe703
Definitely the sun set cruise is one of the best , and most beautiful experience we had. Great food , great live music and great and delicious food .
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/24 |
Reviewed by: California Dreaming
We almost didn't make it but they held for us....by the skin of our teeth and the evening was just a blast after that. The food was good, the entertainment was funny and got the audience engaged. The views were spectacular. Had a lot of fun
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/10 |
Reviewed by: C Atwood
The show was really amazing. We were able to interact with our hosts and learn how to make the head pieces. The dancing was great, but the firing knife throwing was so good . Totally worth it.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Mihai
Nice tour.
Thanks to Sean and Shawn.
A must do tour on the Island.
We got lots of information from our tour guide Sean
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/13 |
Reviewed by: Yesica/ Claudia
Food was delicious, the views where beautiful. Ryan the waiter was great and the entertainment was great also . Just disappointed that we missed the sunset because dinner was served late.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/04 |
Reviewed by: E Magee
To begin- we loved that they offered complimentary pictures at entry, they sent them directly to our phone for FREE, other tourist areas always charge for pictures.
The food buffet had a variety of options from chicken, fish, and pork. The food was tasty. Our tickets came with a drink ticket and we enjoyed a mai tai.
The performances were we'll coordinate, we loved the fire show, the hula dances, everything! I would definitely come back for another show. Employees were helpful, informative, and very kind!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Classic Package - Koa Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Blaine
Ship was nice but very crowded. Made it hard to see the dance show and fireworks.
5 course meal was tasty and cooked well.
Appetitizers lackluster; cheese, fruit, crackers. All in all, a good experience and value.
Booked several activities through Veltra;
Good experience.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Celebration Plan (Private Table & Souvenir Photo) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Arizona ferry ride and memorial were just breathtaking
We are so pleased you got the most out of your Pearl Harbor Visit and experienced its magnificence.
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| Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
A great see when staying on Oahu, holds great American history
Dear Kara, We are delighted and pleased to hear you received a fulfilling experience with us and Pearl Harbor Tour.
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Tons of fun, food was just okay, definitely a 1 time do but worth it to try for your first Hawaii visit
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Laughed out Loud!!! What a fun evening filled with lots of Hawaii memories :)
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour gives you access to both Missouri and Arizona in just half a day, it is a reat tour to visit PH while in Waikiki.
Dear Kara, We are very pleased you were able to experience both exhibits and areas of Pearl Harbor on the same tour and that your Tour was left a positive impression.
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Bharat Davda
Friendly and warm tour guide made our experience memorable
Aloha Bharat
Thank you for your nice review. We are so happy you enjoyed your tour.
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| Packages: | 8-Hour Pearl Harbor Tour with Tickets to Arizona Memorial |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/02 |
Reviewed by: VC
The views you get from the Cruise are amazing, however some of the staff came off rude when trying to guide passengers on what direction to go, our dinner had a lot of people getting seasick.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Jay
We had a good time good food and watching the fireworks was great I would do it again
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Host is hilarious which I feel like makes this place stand out! My kids were laughin the night away.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great food and great entertainment, just be weary on the boat ride if you get sea sick especially while eating.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Brett
Excellent evening and event
Food was great, entertainment was excellent and the entire night felt authentic and not just an overpriced tourist trap
Highly recommended
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: MM子
This is my second time on the 5-Star cruise. This time, I wanted to see the fireworks on Friday, so I made a reservation here.
I enjoyed the meal and Hawaiian-style cocktails. By the time I was seated, the appetizers were already prepared, and the lobster and salad were easy to eat.
If you want to relax and enjoy a calm atmosphere, I recommend the window-side seats on the 3 or 5-Star cruises.
In the past, I took a photo with the captain at the entrance, but this time it was taken at my seat.
2回目の5スター乗船です。
今回は金曜日の花火も見たくて、
こちらを予約しました。
お食事とハワイらしいカクテルを楽しみました。
お席に着いた時にはもう前菜が用意されており、
ロブスターやサラダは食べやすかったです。
落ち着いた雰囲気でゆっくり楽しむなら
窓側指定の3か5スターがおすすめです。
お写真は以前は入口で船長さんと一緒に撮影しましたが、今回はお席での撮影でした。
Thank you very much for joining us on our cruise for the second time aboard Nova Five Star. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meals, cocktails, and the fireworks from the ship on Friday. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズ 2度目のノバファイブスターにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。お食事、カクテルそして、金曜日の花火を船上よりお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【木・金・土曜限定】豪華5スター(プライムテンダーロイン付き5コース) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Guest
I will be simple and straight, please see my following points.
1. I booked sit down dinner, not buffet, overall food presentation look good, taste good too. Drinks are good too.
2. Service is just so so, the server for my table never gets me things I asked for, example, refill water, lemon, and my second glass of drink, I understand it's a busy task and have to serve all plates and take finishing plates away, and each server takes care of couple tables, but this should not be used as an excuse for service quality.
3. The show is good, but it's kind short, I wish we can see the full stage of Luau show, but the center stage is pretty small, so in order to accommodate every guest, they always have couple dancers on each side,
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/31 |
Reviewed by: YC Lin
A very professional high-quality show filled with authentic elements of traditional cultures, like how they instantly made baskets out of coconut leaves. Particularly, the host was good, that he was able to play with fire while being a genuine comedian, making fun of lovers and kids in such a delightful way. True respect to the host, our chief that night!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/30 |
Reviewed by: K.F.E.
The food, service, and entertainment were very good. The trip was organized well. Very clean facility and the experience was so enjoyable. We loved the sunset and fireworks while onboard. We'd take friends along on another cruise in the future. This is a great idea for special occasions.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
The crab was really tasty. Overall, really liked this menu. There's also entertainment on-board. We really liked walking around the boat and the observation deck on the top floor of the boat was my favorite. There were lounge chairs on the top deck so it was the perfect place to catch sunset.
Tips:
-You can do menu substitutions (ex. vegan, fish instead of steak, etc.) if you request it 24-hours prior
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Absolutely LOVED this dinner menu. We opted for the Friday Fireworks cruise with window seating. And it was worth it! I had done the other menus before (Buffet, Casual, & Deluxe) so I was looking forward to try out the fine dining menu.
The only not-so-great thing was the time it took for us to get any beverages. Our waiter passed us every time. We waited and waited - everyone else around us was being served. Finally, we flagged someone down but even they also took a long time so we had to flag a 2nd person.
The food was so delicious. Would definitely recommend the menu! This options also comes with premium drink tickets. We had mocktails which were delicious.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/02 |
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Dear Piper,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your input is precious to us, and we appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts on the Dole Plantation.
We are constantly striving to balance commercial appeal and preserving the historical significance of the plantation. It is a delicate process, and we are committed to finding the right mix that satisfies the diverse interests of our visitors.
Once again, we appreciate your feedback and your time sharing your thoughts. We will consider your comments as we work towards improving the overall experience with us.
Sincerely,
E Noa Management Team