All Reviews for Shore Excursions from Honolulu Pier

I noticed the spouting from a distance and was able to see the back and tail fin as well! I happened to be in a spot where I could see it, but there were people on the same shuttle bus who said they missed it, so I wish there were more real-time broadcasts in Japanese.

遠くで潮吹きに気づき、背中と尾ヒレもなんとか見えました！！
たまたま見れる場所にいたので気づきましたが、同じ送迎バスの中で見れなかったと言っていた人がいたので日本語リアル放送がもっとあればいいなと思いました。

It was authentic and highly entertaining, and my 6-year-old daughter was very happy. It was the best luau I've seen so far. I will go again next year. The food was not something to expect.

本格的でエンターテイメント性が高く、6歳の娘も非常に喜んでました。これまで見たルアウで1番良かったです。また来年も行きます。食事は期待できません。

It was far away, but we were able to see mother and baby whales. The recorded announcements were in Japanese, but the direction where the whales appeared was announced in English, so it might be good to follow everyone’s movements! There was coffee and banana cake available.

遠かったですが、親子クジラを見れました。録音アナウンスは日本語も流れてましたが、クジラが出現した方向は英語で言われるのでみんなの動きに合わせるといいかと！
コーヒーやバナナケーキがありました。

I participated because I wanted to see whales. I was able to enjoy watching the whales swimming alongside the boat. Although I didn't see any jumping whales, I could feel the presence of these large animals as they spouted water and showed their tails, making it a tour filled with the dynamism of nature.

The view from the boat was also very nice, allowing me to enjoy a panoramic view of Waikiki, the mountains, and Diamond Head from the sea side. The pineapple banana cake on board was also very delicious.

クジラが見たくて参加しました。クジラが船と並走して泳いでいる様子を楽しむことができました。
ジャンプするクジラの様子は見られませんでしたが、潮をふいていたり、尻尾を出したり、大きな動物の存在を感じることができ自然のダイナミックさがあるツアーでした。
船内からの景色もとても良く、ワイキキ、山脈、ダイヤモンドヘッドなど、海から陸側のパノラマビューも同時に楽しむことができました。
船内でのパイナップルバナナケーキもとても美味しかったです。

I participated using the hotel shuttle service. A large bus came, and it was very comfortable.
Breakfast was very delicious.
I was able to see a mother and baby whale!
Since it was a four-story boat, it was interesting to see the whales from the top and from below, as the view was different.
The top deck swayed quite a bit, so I think those who are prone to motion sickness might need some medication.

There were no staff members on board who spoke Japanese, but the necessary announcements were made in Japanese, so it wasn't much of a problem.

The view of the streets of Hawaii from the boat was also very beautiful.

ホテルからの送迎を利用して参加しました。大きめのバスがきてとても快適でした。
朝ごはんはとても美味しかったです。
親子くじらを見ることができました！
4階だての船なので一番上からみるのと下からみるのとで鯨の見え方が違うので面白かったです。
一番上は結構揺れるので酔いやすい人は酔い止めが必要かと思います。

船内のスタッフさんは日本語を話せる人はいませんでしたが、必要な船内放送は日本語で流れるのでそこまで問題はありません。

船からみるハワイの街並みもとても綺麗でした。

This was so awesome to see so many whales in one trip made my wide and I so happy .if I make it back here I will definitely book a trip with star of Honolulu.

I participated in the sunset dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu for my honeymoon, marking my first cruise in 42 years (laughs). As I boarded, I reminisced about the good old days when we took photos on the deck. After listening to the whale watching explanation and enjoying some tea and cake, we headed to the deck. We first admired the stunning views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea, and soon the crew spotted a whale and informed us. We could only see its back, but it was spouting water. After that, we were able to see it several more times. The crew was very friendly, the weather was great, and it turned out to be a comfortable and enjoyable cruise, creating wonderful memories of Hawaii. Next time, I hope to bring my grandchildren along as well.

スターオブホノルルではサンセットディナークルーズに新婚旅行で参加し、42年ぶりのクルーズ参加でした（笑）
懐かしくデッキで写真を撮りあった若かりし頃を思い出しながら乗船し、ウォッチングの説明を聞き、お茶とケーキを頂いたあと、デッキへ、まずは海からのワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい景色を眺めながらしばらくするとクルーの方がクジラを発見、教えてくれました。背中しかみれませんでしたが、潮を吹いていました。その後何度も見ることができました。
クルーの方はとてもフレンドリーで天気もよく快適なクルーズで楽しいハワイの思い出になりました。次回は孫たちも一緒に乗船したいと思っています。

This was our family's first time in Hawaii and first time whale watching. The naturalist was very knowledgeable, and the boat had multiple decks for all the passengers to see the surroundings. My kids were very excited to see the whale blowing water and tail slapping. A great experience!

At the end of the day the price come to worth, you get to have welcome show , beautiful view, delicious food, dangerous but tasty drinks, and party at the end of the trip.

All around good evening, it is a bigger luau but that did not take away from how personal the story telling way!

We went with this tour as not many stop inside the Valley! We really wanted this, so tying the tour togehter was a good way!

This was my first time in Hawaii during this season, and I wanted to see whales at least once, so I participated in the tour. Boarding started at 8:15, and first, we took a commemorative photo by group. During the tour, the staff will ask if you'd like to purchase a photo ($26).

Before departure, we helped ourselves to pineapple banana bread and drinks (coffee, tea, water, and other beverages are available for a fee). While we were eating, the naturalist provided explanations about the whales (no explanations in Japanese).

Since it was a large boat, the rocking wasn't too bad, but if you're worried, it's advisable to take motion sickness medication. Shortly after departure, whales appeared, and there was a great cheer from everyone on board! The boat slowly approached the direction of the whales and stayed there for a while. It seems we couldn't get closer than 100 yards.

Although we couldn't see them jumping, we were able to see them spouting water and their pectoral fins and tails multiple times. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was also lovely. We returned to Aloha Tower around 11:00.

The women's restroom had about 30 stalls, and there was also a wheelchair-accessible restroom. It seems there are no public restrooms at Aloha Tower, so it's better to take care of that on the boat.

I signed up without transportation and took THE BUS to the location. It took about 30 minutes on bus number 2 from Kuhio Avenue to downtown, and then about a 15-minute walk to Aloha Tower. On the way back, the bus to Ala Moana Center passes by Aloha Tower, so I enjoyed shopping and lunch right after the tour.

この時期のハワイは初めてで、行くなら一度は鯨を見てみたいと思い、参加しました。
8：15に乗船開始し、まずは、グループ毎に記念撮影をし、ツアーの途中で、スタッフの方が購入するか否かを声かけしてくれます。（＄26）
軽食は、出港前にセルフ形式でパイナップルバナナブレッドと飲み物（コーヒー・紅茶・水・その他の飲み物は有料）を取りに行き、食べている最中にナチュラリストから鯨に関する説明があります。（日本語の説明はなし。）
大型船なので、揺れはそれ程でもありませんが、心配な方は、酔い止めを。
出港後、すぐに鯨が現れ、船内は大歓声！船は、ゆっくり鯨がいる方向へ近づき、しばらく留まってくれます。100ヤード以内には近づくことはできないようです。
ジャンプする姿を見ることはできませんでしたが、潮を吹いたり、胸びれや尾ひれは何度も見ることができました。
海から眺めるワイキキの町並みとダイヤモンドヘッドも良かったです。
11時位にアロハタワーに帰港しました。
トイレは、女性用は、個室が約30弱程あり、車椅子対応のトイレもありました。
アロハタワーには、公衆トイレは無いようなので、船で済ませた方が良いと思います。
今回、送迎なしで申込み、現地まではTHE BUSで行きました。クヒオ通りから2番のバスでダウンタウンまで約30分、そこからアロハタワーまで徒歩で約15分程です。
帰りは、アラモアナセンター行きのバスがアロハタワーを通るため、ツアー参加後にそのままショッピングとランチも楽しみました。

This is a plan that includes a large ship, light snacks (pineapple banana cake and coffee or tea), and a re-boarding guarantee in case you miss the experience.

Since it’s a large ship, the restrooms and space are excellent, and you can travel to the ship on a large bus equipped with restrooms, which made me feel secure even though I tend to have a sensitive stomach.

In mid-January, during the off-season and the whale watching season, we were able to encounter the whales in a relatively empty setting on our first trip! We chased a group of three whales and captured footage of a baby whale breaching.

We were able to see them up close. If I had to mention something, it would be that the area behind the Hyatt Regency had many tour buses, making it hard to identify which one was ours. Additionally, juices for kids are available for a fee, and there is no dedicated photographer, so you need to take pictures of the whales yourself. Overall, I was very satisfied!

大型船でいく、軽食(パイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒー紅茶)・見れなかった場合の再乗船保証付きのプランです。
大型船のためトイレもスペースもバッチリ、船までもトイレ付き大型バスで移動でき、お腹を壊しがちな自分でも安心でした。
シーズンオフの1月中旬、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということで空いた状態で初回に遭遇できました!
3頭組を併走で追いかけ子クジラのブリーチングを撮影。
間近でしっかり見れました。
強いて挙げれば、ハイアットリージェンシー裏はツアーのバスが多くどれが自分のバスかわかりづらく、子供向けのジュースなどは有料、専属カメラマンなどはおらずクジラは自分で撮影する必要がありますが、全体的に満足できました!

I had always wanted to go whale watching, so when I finally came to Hawaii after five years, I quickly signed up for a tour. Since it’s a natural experience, I thought it would be lucky if I got to see a whale, but I also had the desire to actually encounter one. I spent two hours on deck searching for whales, but the result was just a brief glimpse of a back and a fluke... it was disappointing.

However, right after boarding, I was able to see a huge rainbow over the ocean, and I also got to see the view of Diamond Head that can only be seen from the sea, which was amazing. The banana bread was moist and delicious as well.

If I have the chance again, I would love to participate and hopefully see a whale breach next time.

一度はホエールウォッチングに行ってみたいと思っていたので､5年ぶりにハワイに来ることになり早速申し込みをしました。自然との闘いなのでクジラに出会えればラッキーと思いつつ､でもせっかくなら出会いたいという欲望もあって2時間は甲板でクジラを探しましたが､結果はほんの一瞬だけ背中と腹びれが見えただけ･･･残念でした。
でも乗船してすぐに海にかかる大きな虹を見ることが出来たり､海からしか見られないダイヤモンドヘッドの姿も見ることが出来て最高でした。
バナナブレッドもしっとりとして美味しかったです。
また機会があったら参加して、今度はクジラのジャブを見てみたいです。

When I arrived at the meeting place, there were many people from other cruises, and I felt anxious about whether I was in the right spot. I felt relieved when the pickup bus arrived about 10 minutes late.

The entrance was guided by a Japanese staff member who led us to our seats in Japanese, and we were able to enjoy the show right under Aloha Tower.

The meal was buffet-style, and the staff served us, so I was satisfied as I could eat until I was full.

The show was entirely in English, but the way the host and performers engaged the audience was great and enjoyable. There was a couple's romantic time scheduled, and as expected from foreigners, everyone stood up with their partners as soon as the music started, hugging and dancing without any shyness, which I thought was wonderful to watch.

The dance also explained how Hawaiian culture has been built and how it has mixed with the cultures of other island nations, which was very interesting. Being by the seaside, we were able to see a beautiful sunset, which was fantastic. I wished there were more drink options. Fortunately, the weather was nice since it was outdoors.

集合場所に行ったら他のクルーズの方もたくさんいらして本当にここで大丈夫かなと不安でまったました　ピックアップ時間10分くらい遅れてお迎えのバスが来た時安心しました
入場は日本人スタッフの方が日本語で席まで誘導してくださり、アロハタワーの真下でショーを楽しめました。

食事はブッフェスタイルで、スタッフさんがついでくださりお腹いっぱいに食べられたので満足です。

ショーは全部英語でしたが、司会やパフォーマーの方の盛り上げ方が上手で楽しかったです。
スケジュールの中にカップルのラブラブタイムがあったのですがさすが外人さん。みなさん曲が始まった途端カップルで立たれて抱き合って曲に合わせて照れる事なく踊りはじめられたのをみて素敵だなーと思って見てました。

ダンスも今まで、ハワイの文化がどのように築き上げられてきたか、どのように他の島国の文化と混ざっていったのかを説明しながら踊られていたので、とても興味深かったです。
海辺なので綺麗なサンセットも見れてとてもよかったです。
飲み物の種類がもっとあるとよかったなーと思いました。外なので天気が良くてよかったです。

You will laugh all night! This was a perfect balance on a historic evening with a light heartness to it!

Good food selection at the buffet, and the boat is big so it is not too choppy on the waters.

The boat was large, I wish it was a bit more personal smaller tour, but nonetheless evening was filled with smiles!

Thew crew was so sweet to my kiddos, and the food was really good!

I had always wanted to see whales at least once in my life! I imagined witnessing their majestic leaps from the ocean and their tail fins sinking like ginkgo leaves. When I had the chance to go to Hawaii in January, I thought this was my opportunity and signed up. I waited on the deck for two hours, filled with excitement and anticipation, but unfortunately, they never appeared. I understand that encounters with nature depend on luck, but it was disappointing. Still, I believe I will see them someday, and I would like to sign up again. The tour was easy to understand and friendly, and the boat was large, which gave me a sense of security.

一生に一度は見たいと思っていたクジラ！海から躍り出る雄姿や、海に沈んでいくイチョウのような尾ビレが見られたらと思っていました。今回Hawaiiに１月に行くことで、これはチャンスと思い申し込みました。ワクワクドキドキしながら、甲板で2時間待ちましたが、とうとう現れてくれませんでした。自然界との遭遇は運もあるとは思っていましたが、残念でした。でも、いつかは見られると信じて、また申し込みをしたいと思います。ツアーは分かりやすく親切で、船も大きくて安心感がありました。

I participated in the vow renewal at the 5-star hotel. I can hardly speak English, but thanks to the staff's kind support, I had a very enjoyable and happy time!

バウリニューアルで5スターに参加しました。英語はほとんど喋れませんが、スタッフの優しい対応でとても楽しく、ハッピーな時間を過ごす事が出来ました♪

Great experience!! One our favorite experiences in Hawaii. Food was good we tried everything 😋

We are so glad the we were able to visit.
We learned so much about Pearl Harbor!

Before boarding, it was unfortunately raining, but once we got on the boat, the rain stopped and we had clear skies. After enjoying stories from the captain and crew that heightened our excitement about possibly seeing whales, we headed to the deck. While we strained our eyes looking out to sea, we sadly didn’t spot any whales, perhaps they were on their New Year’s break. However, we were able to leisurely enjoy the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean, making for a refreshing cruise. Due to scheduling conflicts, I didn’t receive the next free boarding voucher, but many others did. If the opportunity arises again, I would love to participate.

乗船前にはあいにくの雨が降っていましたが、乗船すると雨があがり晴天に。
鯨に会えるかもしれないドキドキ感をさらに高揚させてくれる船長やクルーのお話しを楽しんだ後、いざデッキへ。
目を凝らしながら沖を眺めるもクジラも正月休みだったのか、残念ながら会えずに帰港となりましたが、沖からのワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドをゆっくり眺めることができ、爽やかなクルーズを楽しみました。
日程の都合で次回の無料乗船バウチャーはもらいませんでしたが、多くの方が発行してもらっていました。
また機会があれば、参加したいなと思います。

The pickup at the hotel and boarding went smoothly. Our table was by the window, but since we moved to the deck to actually look outside, I don't think it was necessary to be too particular about it.

People from various countries, including the mainland United States, gathered, creating a lively atmosphere, and the staff kept the energy up right until the countdown.

I found myself dancing at the YMCA, which was a bit out of character for me.

I was surprised at how delicious the steak and lobster were, even better than I had expected.

The fireworks were quite close, featuring star mines and large shells, reminiscent of the Japanese style.

On the way back, it gets crowded, so it's best to move to your bus early.

It was a fun New Year's Eve, and I think I got my money's worth.

ホテルでのピックアップ、乗船まではスムーズ。テーブルは窓際でしたが、実際に外を見るときはデッキに移動するのであまりこだわる必要はないと思います。
アメリカ本土を含めて様々な国からたくさんの人が集まってきており、賑やかで、カウントダウン直前までスタッフが盛り上げてくれます。
YMCAとか、年甲斐もなく踊ってしまいました。
予想していたより料理のメインにでたステーキとロブスターが美味しくて驚きました。
花火も結構近いところで上がります。スターマインや尺玉もある日本式ですね。
帰りは混雑するので自分の乗るバスまで早めのご移動を。
楽しい年越しになりました。料金分は十分楽しんだと思います。

This was a great tour with a knowledgable guide who provided lots of fun and interesting "inside Five-0" production stories. The house is privately owned and it's remarkable to be able to visit, very grateful for the sharing of this special setting. The highlight was a visit from Shawn Mokuahi Garnett who plays Cousin Flippa - just as delightful, funny, and warm as his character. The tour is pure nostalgic fun.

Food was delicious, entertainment beautiful. We had a 2 yo with us and while they provided orange juice for him as his complimentary drink, he received no fork or napkin. When we asked for one, the waiter said he would see if he could find one and never came back. There were also dinner rolls in the table for all except the child. We were told we had to share ours with him.

Cruise was ok.. but not worth the price. The food was ok as some was good and desserts were bad. It was a buffet so you can go back for second of u liked it. No need to dress up. Everyone was in shorts and beach type clothes. .. will I tell someone to do the cruise again- absolutely not. Keep your money. Now the sun set price on the boat was the best thing going it cost $30.. they give u a cool frame . But technically I had the same picture on my phone ..

With illegal fireworks killing and injuring people all over Oahu, it was great to be out on the water aboard the Star of Honolulu for its New Year's Eve cruise. The surf and turf dinner was excellent, as was the live entertainment. Beverage service was quite slow; the large number of diners ordering beverages simultaneously clearly overloaded the staff. Prospective participants need to be prepared for the fact that in order to see the midnight fireworks better, hundreds of attendees move to one side of the boat causing it to tilt quite a bit. But that was the only detectable motion; even people with motion sickness could take this cruise. I had a good time and would do it again. The event was a good value, too.

The smiling crew guided us on board, and once we were seated, we were served banana bread along with coffee and tea. After departure, we enjoyed a humorous talk about whales by a naturalist, and then we went out on deck to take in the beautiful blue ocean and the views of Oahu from the sea that we don't usually get to see. Although we didn't encounter any whales, the informative announcements about whales and the Hawaiian sea kept us entertained throughout the cruise. A free voucher for a re-challenge was issued, so I definitely want to return to Hawaii again.

笑顔のクルーが乗船の案内をしてくれて席につくとバナナブレットとコーヒー紅茶のサービスをいただきました。出航後はユーモアたっぷりのナチュラリストによる鯨の話を楽しんだ後にデッキに出て美しいブルーオーシャンと普段見ることのできない海からのオアフ島の景色を堪能できました。肝心の鯨には遭遇しませんでしたが、鯨やハワイの海についての知識など退屈することのないアナウンスで終始クルーズを楽しめました。再チャレンジできる無料のバウチャーが発行されたので、また是非ハワイに戻って来たいと思います。