All Reviews for Shore Excursions from Honolulu Pier

The atmosphere was full of aloha spirit, with performers who you can tell take so much pride in sharing the history.

Highly recommend for families looking for an authentic luau experience on Oahu!

Chief’s Luau was an unforgettable evening. The fire knife dancing finale was unbelievable!!

We had an incredible experience on the Star of Honolulu Waikiki Sunset Cruise - Steak and Lobster Dinner & Hula excursion. Not a dull moment. The fireworks show from the boat was awesome. The food was amazing. The service, exceptional. And the entertainment while cruising back to the pier was a bonus.
We will definitely recommend you to our friends.

As soon as we arrived we notified several members of the serving staff that we were missing our bottle of champagne that we ordered. However bottled chilled champagne was out already at other tables for guests who hadn’t arrived. The staff kept saying they were working on the problem, however it took over an hour into our cruise when they came out with 2 chilled bottles of champagne for two other couples who arrived 18 & 24 mins after we were seated!! They finally brought us a warm bottle of champagne even though we arrived before the other 2 couples. When we complained about the warm bottle of champagne the staff didn’t seem to know what to do. They took the warm bottle away and the champagne glasses they had poured. We asked why they gave the other couples chilled bottles and served them before us even though we boarded and were seated before them. The staff apologized but had no excuse! Finally a hour and 40 mins into the cruise the server comes out without with the same bottle they had taken away earlier. So they had put it into the fridge and now we are short champagne because they thrown out the warm champagne they had poured earlier. And to make things worse they brought us some empty dirty champagne glasses which they claim were ours from
earlier!!! They said they stuck our glasses into the fridge to cool them after they tossed out the warm champagne that was in them ! We demanded clean glasses and a full bottle of chilled. After another 18 minutes we FINALLY received our bottle of chilled champagne that should have been waiting for us when we boarded the ship! This just put a damper on the whole cruise. We literally had to quickly drink the champagne because we were returning to port soon after finally receiving our champagne. Couples had to share 1 lobster cracker ! That’s like sharing a knife or a fork! Unacceptable for the cost!

We booked this for our last evening on the island, and it was an amazing way to end our trip. The crew were all so nice, the entertainment was fun and interactive, and seeing the fireworks from the water on our final night was a great way to say farewell to the island.

This show blew me away from the staff to the dancers it was absolutely a top notch show and would go again. I recommend this show to anyone it was absolutely amazing!

Had to use a premium drink ticket for a diet coke. Gimme a break.
Lobster presentation was unacceptable. Lobster should have been served out of the shell, very messy.
Entertainment was good

At Five Star Dinner, there used to be a hula dance show, but now it's gone, and it's just jazz and piano, which was different from what I expected, so I was disappointed. The price is high, so I couldn't help but think, "Is this worth this price?" Also, the shuttle bus was playing old videos, and it hasn't been updated.

ファイブスターディナーでは、基本的にフラダンスのショーマ行っていたのに、今は無くなっていてジャズ？とピアノだけで、思ったのとは違ったので残念でした。お値段も高いので、これでこの価格かぉと思ってしまいました。また、シャトルバスも、昔のもののビデオを流していて、リニューアルができておりませんでした。ex)Twitter表記など。

I used the Celebrity Course at a discount campaign, which was a bit cheaper. I arrived early to get a good seat, and the Japanese staff secured a front-row spot for us, providing detailed explanations about the food, drinks, and experiences. The food was served on a single plate rather than a buffet. Although I was told I could have seconds, there was so much that I couldn't finish it all. The children, who hadn't enjoyed the Hawaiian cuisine much until then, said it was close to Japanese flavors and easy to eat. The seasoning was mild and quite tasty.

The highlight was definitely the show, which was incredibly powerful from the front row. The dancers, both male and female, were all beautiful and captivating, and their performances were impressive. I couldn't take my eyes off the movements of their muscles and the delicate gestures of their hands. This level of intensity could only be experienced from the front row.

Unfortunately, my understanding of English was a bit lacking. The performers were very skilled at engaging the audience, and the venue was lively, but I only understood parts of it. One thing to note is that I was informed that a photo taken with the performers at the beginning would cost $30 each (was it $60 for two photos with different poses?). The photos turned out well, so I ended up buying one with the Aloha pose. After purchasing, I was able to download the data. While it's a nice memento, it is a bit pricey. However, my overall satisfaction was excellent. I'm glad I came.

割引キャンペーンで少し安くセレブリティコースを利用しました
良い席に座りたくて早く行きましたが、日本人スタッフの方が最前列を確保して下さっていて、料理やドリンク、体験などの細かな説明も全てしてくださいました
料理はビュッフェではなく、ワンプレートでサーブされたのものが運ばれてきました
おかわりもできるとの事でしたが、全部食べきれないくらいたくさんありました
それまでのハワイの料理があまり口に合わなかった子どもたちが、日本の味に近くて食べやすいと言っていました
味付けがマイルドで普通に美味しかったです
一番良かったのはやはり最前列で見ることができたショーですごく迫力がありました
ダンサーたちは男女共にみなさん美しく魅力的で、パフォーマンスも見応えがありました
筋肉の動きや手先の細やかな動きまで、目が離せませんでした
この迫力は最前列でなければ見ることはできないでしょう
残念だったのは、自分の英語の理解力です
パフォーマーの口上も盛り上げ方もとても上手で、会場はとても盛り上がっていましたが、私は所々しか分かりませんでした
注意したいのは、最初にパフォーマーと一緒に撮影した写真が1枚30ドルで案内されたことですが、(ポーズが違う写真2枚で60？だったかな)良く取れていたので、アロハポーズの写真を1枚買ってしまいました
購入すれば、データもダウンロードできました
思い出としては良いものですが、少し高いですね
しかし、全体的な満足感はバッチリでした
来て良かったです

Venue threw us off a bit at first, but seating was great and the show blew out of the water.

It was a great leaning experience of the beautiful Polynesian culture with a personal connection to the crew.

Lots of people on the boat, very busy but the team works very hard!

The tour was well-organized, with enough time at each site to explore and reflect.

Easy way to schedule a Pearl Harbor tour with Arizona inclusion.

Had a great time. very friendly staff, well organized production.
It may be their job but everyone seemed to enjoy making sure you have a great time.
go. get the pictures. the memories are priceless.

bonus : go on Friday and you get the fireworks show on the water with Waikiki as the backdrop. what could be better???

I chose the five-star experience as a reward for myself. The wonderful staff and their smiles made it special. Although I attended alone, the staff were considerate, and the other participants reached out to me, allowing me to have a very enjoyable time.

The drink tickets, which allowed me to choose from a variety of beverages starting with a toast of sparkling wine, were very smart and convenient. I initially ordered the Lava Flow, which I always enjoy in Hawaii. Next, I had red wine to pair with the prime steak.

The dishes were creatively prepared, starting with the appetizers, which were fantastic, and the meat was very delicious. The sunset, fireworks, and wonderful music all contributed to a truly memorable experience. I definitely want to come back with my family next time. Thank you very much.

自分へのご褒美に５スターを選びました。素晴らしいスタッフと笑顔。１人で参加でしたが、スタッフの方々がご配慮いただいたり、同じご参加されている方々がお声がけをしてくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
飲み物もスパークリングワインでの乾杯からたくさんの飲み物から選べる飲み物のチケット２枚はとてもスマートでわかりやすく便利でした。私はハワイで毎回いただくラヴァフローを最初オーダーしました。次は、プライムステーキに合わせて赤ワインをいただきました。
お料理も工夫されていて、アペタイザーから素晴らしく、お肉もとても美味しかったです。サンセット。花火。素晴らしい音楽。どれをとっても楽しい素晴らしい思い出となりました。次回は家族と是非伺いたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

We boarded the ship as a family, including our first and third graders. The large ship was very stable and comfortable, with hardly any rocking. I brought motion sickness medication just in case, but it wasn't needed. Perhaps it depends on the weather.

There were also services like coloring activities on board, which were helpful. We were able to see many whales, and we were very satisfied.

小学1年生・3年生の子供達含め、家族で乗船しました。大きな船でほとんど揺れることなく、快適でした。念のため酔い止めを持参しましたが大丈夫でした。天候次第でしょうか。
船内では塗り絵などのサービスもあり助かりました。
クジラもたくさん見ることができて大満足です。

To start, Parking was really easy to find. We arrived early as we were staying about 25 miles from Honolulu. GPS took us right down to the ship. There is a parking lot right across the street from the Marketplace where the ship is docked. That was handy as there were 2 of us with mobility issues. I guess my daughter was the first to check in as our group of 5 were the first ones to be taken on board. The environment was festive and from casual to dressy. The food was delicious! The staff were very friendly and professional. We were celebrating our 50th Anniversary, so we had decided to have pictures taken. The photographer did a really good job and took quite a few pictures, including one on the upper deck which turned out well. The evening's entertainment was very enjoyable including the fireworks display set off over the water at Waikiki Beach.
We would definitely do it again.

I’ve been to many luaus and this one was great. The warrior stories and performance was stunning. The food and drinks were good and authentic. The openness of the venue and seating arrangements were appreciated.

Only aspect that was a bit disappointing was the bus/shuttle that took us to the luau: 1) there were a lot of sick people on the bus coughing and sneezing, it would have been mindful to ask they were a mask or include instructions if sick not to take the shuttle 2) the shuttle stayed at the pickup locations for a long time, longer than they should have… this delayed our bus ride. Stick to the rules and please don’t delay other guests. 3) traffic and freeway accidents can’t be prevented or predicted, but if we left the bus stops on time it could have given us more time for pre luau activities.

We were lost, we called 4 times and no one would pick up our calls before ship left us behind. Someone should be there to answer the phone to help out of state customers, we were a group of 6 Senoir Citizens lost in another state. We all lost all our money we called 45 minutes before ship left.

I thought this was a tour that you can only experience during this season! At first, I was really worried about whether we would actually see anything, but I was glad to be able to witness the whales' spouts and the moment they dive for the first time.

この時期だからこそいけるツアーだと思いました！
最初は本当に見えるのか不安でしたが初めて鯨の潮や潜る瞬間を見ることができよかったです。

We did this dinner cruise on a Friday for the fireworks. They served lobster and steak for dinner, the lobster was a whole lobster, the meat was a little tough to chew, the steak was done to much. The show they put on after the fireworks was absolutely phenomenal, they got everyone involved. Even with the mediocre meal I still would recommend this dinner cruise.

My family had a great time at the Chief's Luau Show. We paid more for the Royal seats and received the royal treatment. I also got a free weaved bowl, went onstage, and received a bouquet of flowers since we had an anniversary >20 years. Great dancing - loved the fire show. A great show and good food. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Oahu.

I had participated in the 3-Star cruise several times before, so this was my first time on the 5-Star cruise. There was no welcome party on board, and the food was disappointing; in the end, they didn't even serve coffee. I felt that the atmosphere and food were better on the 3-Star cruise, so I will choose the 3-Star next time.

This was my first trip to Hawaii after COVID, but I noticed that the number of participants on the Star of Honolulu has decreased significantly. It felt like there was no longer the same vibrancy as before.

今まで何回か３スターに参加していたので初めての５スターの参加でした、船上でのウエルカムパーティー等もなく料理も期待外れ最後はコーヒーも出してくれませんでした。３スターの方が雰囲気も料理もよく感じました、次回から３スターにします。
コロナ後で初めてのハワイでしたがスターオブホノルルの参加人数がとても少なくなっていました、以前のような活気もなくなっていたように感じます。

The whole experience was wonderful and memorable. We opted for a couples picture and it turned out great! We love the firework and the amazing dancers. Had a great time and would do it again!

For our first overseas trip, I took my father and mother with me to Hawaii. We made reservations because there are fireworks on Friday, and I wanted to end our last night with delicious food.

As a result, we created the most wonderful memories and got great photos! We enjoyed delicious meat and seafood in an amazing location. With jazz music playing and the sunset right in front of us, we went outside to enjoy the photos and the sunset while waiting for our food. We were also able to see the fireworks perfectly.

Both of my parents were delighted, and when I asked them what was the best thing they ate in Hawaii, they said it was the meat and lobster we had on the last day!

Thank you very much! 😊

初めての海外旅行である、父と母を連れて３人でハワイへ。
金曜日は花火が上がるのと、最終日の夜は美味しい食べ物で終えたかったので予約しました。

結果、最高に良い思い出と写真をGETできました(^^)
美味しいお肉と海鮮、最高のロケーション。ジャスが流れ、目の前にはサンセット。
料理が出るまで外に出て、写真や夕陽を楽しめました。花火もばっちり見ることができました。

両親共に喜んでくれて、1番ハワイで食べて美味しかったものは？と聞いたら、
【最終日に食べたお肉とロブスター】でした！

ありがとうございました＾＾

It was very organized. The staff were all helpful and happy. I’ve always wanted to see whales and this tour made it all possible. Didn’t want the tour to end!

I think it's less likely to get seasick on a large ship, but when you go up to the fourth deck for whale watching, the height increases the swaying, so it feels quite shaky. If you're concerned, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

We were able to spot quite a few whales. While we didn't see any huge jumps with half their bodies out of the water, we did see them spouting water and their tails and dorsal fins coming out of the surface multiple times. I thought it would be difficult to search in the vast ocean, but since everyone is watching, you quickly notice when they appear, and it creates quite a buzz. There was also another small boat on a tour nearby, and if that boat is stopped, it means they are observing whales in that area, which makes it easy to understand.

大型の船なので酔いにくい方だとは思いますが、クジラウォッチのために４階甲板の上まで出ると、高くなる分揺れの幅が増幅されるため、体感的にはかなり揺れる気がします。ご心配な方は酔い止めおすすめします。

クジラは結構目撃することができました。体半分飛び出すような大ジャンプは見られませんでしたが、潮吹いたり、尾びれ・背びれ？が水面から出てきたりするのは何度も見ることができました。だだっ広い海原で探すのが大変かと思いましたが、みんなが見ているので現れるとわーっとなるのですぐ気がつきます笑。同時に別の小型の船もツアーで近くにいましたが、その船が止まっている場合はその近くにいる（観察中）ということなので、それもわかりやすいです。

Great menu, great pacing, the kids were laughing the whole time and off their cell phones which is a win!!