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【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

I want to participate again! また参加したいです!

Reviewed by: まあこ

This time, I participated with my parents and my husband, making a group of four. Even my parents, who usually complain a lot, were excited for their first countdown and had a great time.
We reserved a window seat with sparkling wine, and that was a great choice!
The food was also impressive, with a magnificent lobster and tender steak. I was very satisfied!

今回は両親と主人と4人での参加でした。文句の多い両親も、初めてのカウントダウンにテンション上がり、とても楽しんでくれました。
スパークリングを頼んでの、窓際席を予約しましたが、それが良かったです!
お料理も、立派なロブスターに柔らかいステーキ。大満足でした!

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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that your parents also enjoyed it. Please do come back with everyone again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ご両親にもお楽しみいただけましたとの事で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課

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Posted on: 2016/01/04
Activity Date: 2015/12/31

【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

For the price... 値段の割には…

Reviewed by: MA2016

Every year, I spend New Year's in Hawaii. This year, I decided to spend it on the Star of Honolulu and made a reservation. I chose the most luxurious plan, but when I got there, they packed in too many guests. The view from the front of the second deck was nice, but the amount of food served after 10 PM was overwhelming, and the meat was cold. The service was good, but I could hear the conversations of the people next to me.

The live jazz was great, but the neighboring room on the second deck seemed more casual with its food and had a hula show, which looked like more fun.

About 20 minutes before the countdown, we were guided to a spot where we could see the fireworks easily, but just before it started, there was an announcement in Japanese saying that the view was better from the opposite side. Everyone suddenly started moving to the other side, and when I asked the staff, they said it could be seen from both sides. Since the foreign guests didn't understand the announcement, many stayed put, and in the end, those who didn't move had a great view of the fireworks around Waikiki River and the Rum Fire area.

On the way back, we gathered again for the bus. We waited for about 20 minutes and finally headed home. I feel like it would have been better to watch from Kaka'ako Park.

毎年ハワイで年越ししています。今年はスターオブホノルルで過ごすことにして予約しました。
一番豪華なプランにして、いざ行ってみたら、客を詰め込みすぎ。二階の船の先端で、景色は良いけど食事は22時過ぎから食べきれない量、しかも冷めてるお肉とか。サービスは良いです。席は隣の会話まる聞こえ。
ライブジャズは良かったけど、二階の隣の部屋はリーズナブルな所なのか料理も少しカジュアルで、フラショーなどがあり、そちらの方が楽しそうでした。
カウントダウンの20分前に案内されて花火が見えやすい所を陣取っていたら、直前に日本語で反対から見えます、とアナウンス。一斉に皆反対に行きだし、スタッフに聞いたら反対からも見えますと。外国の方はアナウンスがわからないのでそのままだったりして、結局は移動しない方がワイキキ川、ラムファイヤーのあたりの花火がよく見えました。
帰りはまたバスに集合。20分くらい待ち、ようやく帰路につきました。
カカアコパークから見た方がよかったな、という気がします。

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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We also appreciate you sharing the beautiful photos of the fireworks.
We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy it to the fullest.
We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the responsible manager to help improve future cruises.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
We wish you a wonderful 2016!

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
綺麗な花火のお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
十分にお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
頂きましたコメントは英語訳の上、担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
お客様にとりまして素敵に2016年になりますように!

スターオブホノルル
予約課

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Posted on: 2016/01/03
Activity Date: 2015/12/31

Waikiki New Year's Eve Champagne Cruise & Fireworks Show - Makani Catamaran

Great way to see in the new year!!

Reviewed by: Sam

I went with a group of about 10 friends. We are between 21-26. We had a great time there was music playing. 2 drinks of your choice and unlimited champagne. I was wondering if it would actually be unlimited but sure thing I kept my glass and kept going for refills. We had a brilliant view of the fireworks!! We had a blast seeing in the new year. Slightly less time on the boat than expected. But we had a great night!! hau’oli makakiki hou!

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Packages: 2024 Waikiki New Year's Eve Catamaran Sail
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Posted on: 2016/01/03
Activity Date: 2015/12/31

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

Okay but not what I was expecting

Reviewed by: Melanie

It was a little hard to find the meeting spot, and the description of the tour didn't match what actually happened. First, I thought we would be on a smaller, old-fashioned trolley. We actually rode on a double-decker tour bus, and the fumes were awful on the lower level. The description of the tour said that we would make 2 circuits around Waikiki to see the lights and made no mention of getting off the bus at any time. But, we actually stopped at the extremely crowded Honolulu City of Lights for 30+ minutes, which I was not expecting.

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Happy New Years Melanie!
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with our Holiday Lights Tour. We were not clear enough in letting customers know that
they would be in double decker vehicles. We sincerely apologize. (The name of our company is The Waikiki Trolley but we actually have many types of
vehicles.)

Where did you read the description of our tour? Was it on our web site? The stop at Honolulu Hale is the highlight of this tour so I am concerned where
we missed that in the description you read. We really do appreciate you letting us know these things so we can continually improve.

If you could respond to jlawson@waikikitrolley.com that would be great!

Sincerely,
The Waikiki Trolley Team

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Packages: Standard Christmas Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/12/29
Activity Date: 2015/12/23

クリスマス期間限定!ホノルル・シティ・ライツ 2階建てバストロリーツアー  ワイキキ送迎付きプランあり<2025年11月30日~12月30日>

You can enjoy Christmas abroad. 海外でのクリスマスを楽しめます。

Reviewed by: かおる

I ended up spending Christmas in Hawaii, and since I was there, I booked this tour. I mistakenly went to the wrong meeting place and had to explain the situation to the tour company in my limited English. Fortunately, they responded quickly, and everything turned out fine, but I felt sorry for the other tour guests for the inconvenience.

The illumination felt a bit subdued. It might be more extravagant in Japan, but I think it's a nice way to enjoy Christmas in Hawaii.

ハワイでクリスマスを過ごすことになり、せっかくなので、このツアーを予約しました。
待合せ場所を間違えてしまい、つたない英語で事情を催行会社に電話で伝え、迅速に対応していただいた結果、事なきを得ましたが、他のツアー客の皆さんにご迷惑をかけ、申し訳なかったです。
イルミネーションは、控えめかなと感じました。もしかしたら日本の方が派手かもしれませんが、ハワイでのクリスマスを満喫するにはいいと思います。

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Dear Kaoru,
Thank you for using the Holiday Lights Tour. I apologize for the miscommunication regarding the meeting point. The Honolulu City Lights is an event that local people look forward to every year during this season. While it may feel lacking compared to the extravagant illuminations in Japan, I hope you were able to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in Hawaii, including Santa and the various stalls. Mahalo!
Waikiki Trolley Staff

かおる様
ホリデーライトツアーのご利用ありがとうございました。待ち合わせ場所の説明がきちんと伝わっておらず申し訳ございませんでした。ホノルルシティーライトは毎年ローカルの人々も楽しみにしているこの時期だけのイベントです。日本の豪華なイルミネーションとは比べてしまうと物足りなさを感じてしまうかもしれませんが、サンタ夫婦や出店などハワイでのクリスマスらしい雰囲気も含めてお楽しみいただけたらと思います。 マハロ! ワイキキトロリースタッフ

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Activity Date: 2015/12/25

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

Not a trolley, it's a tour bus

Reviewed by: Aaron

We were expecting a trolley but got a packed tour bus.

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Packages: Standard Christmas Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/12/27
Activity Date: 2015/12/24

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

Honolulu City Lights Tour

Reviewed by: Mike

Very disappointed. The only lights were at the Hale. The money paid is not worth it. The end result is one hour wasted. Would recommend avoiding this tour and simply drive to the Hale to see the lights. Honolulu City Lights Tour is false advertising.

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Packages: Standard Christmas Package
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Posted on: 2015/12/26
Activity Date: 2015/12/23

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

Honolulu Christmas lights trolley

Reviewed by: Melody60

This was my 4th time seeing the lights. There were fewer lights then previous years. The worst part was not enough time was allowed for seeing the displays at the Hale building. The trolley was decorated nicely and the driver was pleasant but radio was used for music which was interrupted with talking. I doubt I will do this again due to parking cost added to ticket cost. :-(

  • We love seeing Hawaii during the holidays

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Posted on: 2015/12/17
Activity Date: 2015/12/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

An absolutely wonderful time!

Reviewed by: Alison B

My fiancé and I went on the Snorkel and Sunset cruise the second week of November. The bus pick-up was extremely easy and allowed for worry-free drinks on the cruise.

The cruise was spectacular. The orientation was clear and made us both feel comfortable. The snorkel spot selected was stunning and quite safe feeling. We saw many tropical fish and even had a ray breeze past! We spotted a humpback whale breaching and so the captain took us on over for a closer look.

The Kalua pork was tasty for dinner and the crew went out of their way to make sure we were all satisfied. We were treated to a beautiful sunset and leisurely cruise back to harbor.

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Packages: 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/11/15
Activity Date: 2015/11/07

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Second Time - As GREAT as the first!

Reviewed by: Silas

Ah Man! What an amazing trip. I was a bit weary on the afternoon of since the weather report was not promising any sun. But the sunset was probably the most beautiful I have ever seen. The colors that crusted the clouds were just tear jerking. The crew was so friendly and laid back, food was healthy and tasty, beer was cold, the coastline was misty, water dark blue ... it felt so good to be there at that moment. Cheers to Ocean Joy and VELTRA for making this short trip back to the islands so much fun.

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Posted on: 2015/10/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

The best sunset on Oahu!

Reviewed by: Lahn Bahn

This sail packs in so much in the perfect amount of time. Not only do you get to sail along the west coast of Oahu, but you get to visit a great snorkel spot, eat your fill of delicious food and guzzle down lots of drinks!

I have done a lot of regular dinner cruises in Hawaii and in other states, but this one is definitely the most unique and you totally get a great bang for your buck. Since you are on the west side, you are literally right there as the sun dips below the horizon, and with a steady stream of drinks and as much food as you can eat, there isn't anything better!!!

The drive is like 40 minutes from Waikiki, but the transportation was comfortable and on-time. Great option if you don't want to drive and definitely a "must do" if everyone in your party is planning on knocking back a few.

Be sure to bring some cash to buy the photos that they take of you. The photographer is fantastic and takes TONS of pictures throughout the cruise, both in and out of the water. They put it on a USB drive for you and that way you don't have to worry about snapping shots and can just focus on having fun ^_^

Best. Dinner. Snorkel. Sunset. Cruise. EVAR!

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Posted on: 2015/10/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

AWESOME!!

Reviewed by: Tristan

Best snorkel cruise I've been on! The crew were great and you can tell they enjoy their jobs. They were all friendly and personable. They made the experience what is was. Unfortunately I am bad with names, but the crew member who spoke all the different languages was fantastic and so was our photographer (local girl).

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Posted on: 2015/10/13

【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

The fireworks were great. 花火が良かった

Reviewed by: ようちゃん

Since there were many guests, the seats were quite cramped. I reserved a window-side table for two, but I felt a bit uncomfortable with the person next to me being so close. I quickly finished my meal and enjoyed the fireworks outside. Everyone seemed to enjoy the singing and dancing together.

たくさんの客を乗せているので、席は結構狭く、窓側のふたり席を予約しましたが、隣の人が近く気になりました。さっさと食事を済ませ、外で花火を楽しみました。歌や、全員でのダンスをみなさん楽しんでいました。

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Thank you very much for joining our New Year's Special Cruise. This cruise is very popular, and we welcome many guests every year. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the fireworks from the ship. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共のニューイヤーズスペシャルクルーズにお越し頂き、誠に有難うございました。
こちらのクルーズは大変人気で、毎年沢山のお客様にお越しいただいております。
お客様にも船上からの花火をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
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Posted on: 2015/07/07
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

A day that I won't ever forget!

Reviewed by: Ms. Kitty

My friends and I were finally able to get together on Oahu, and we knew that we wanted to spend it out on the water. This cruise was the perfect choice since we got to snorkel at TWO spots (both filled with fish, coral, urchins, etc.), sipped on cocktails, devoured plates and plates of food, watched the sunset AND got to see whales! We literally couldn't ask for more!

After leaving the harbor, we headed out to the first snorkel spot and got the first glimpse of whales and after we got out of the water (which was really warm by the way), we saw even MORE whales!

The food was really hearty and filling (pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, a really tasty pasta salad, white rice, veggies and fruit) and the crew kept all of our drinks topped up :)

Really happy that we got to go on this cruise, and can't wait to go again on my next visit!

  • The west side sunset

  • Hi! Snorkel time!

  • Ready to get on board!

  • Whaaaaales!

  • High Five!

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Posted on: 2015/03/18

【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

Oshikura Manju (a traditional Japanese game where players push against each other). おしくらまんじゅう

Reviewed by: はつゆめ

We participated as a family of three. The food was delicious, and the show and the group dance were very enjoyable, but... the seats were just too cramped. With someone sitting next to you, it was hard to get up, and when the food and drinks were brought out, there wasn't enough space on the table, so we had to eat quickly, which felt a bit uncomfortable. I wish there was a little more room between the seats in front, behind, and on the sides.

家族3人で参加しました。
お料理もおいしく、ショーや全員参加のダンスもとても楽しかったのですが・・
とにかく席が狭すぎて、隣の人がいると席も立てず、お料理やドリンクが運ばれてくるのですがテーブルにのらないので急いで食べたりと少々窮屈でした。
もう少し、前後左右、席に余裕があるといいなぁと思いました。

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meals and the shows.

Regarding the seating arrangement, I will translate the comments we received from you and forward them to the manager, which will help us improve future cruises.

Thank you for your valuable feedback. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事やショーをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
席の配置につきましては、担当のマネージャーにいただきましたコメントを英訳の上転送させていただき、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせていただきます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課

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Posted on: 2015/01/12
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

Awesome family time!

Reviewed by: Loren

We had a great time on the Waikiki Trolley! It was nice to see all the lights and not have to worry about being the driver. The staff was very helpful and courteous too.

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Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you got to enjoy the lights with us. We hope to see you again on our other tours and events. Aloha!

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Packages: Standard Christmas Package
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Posted on: 2015/01/12
Activity Date: 2014/12/18

【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

Wonderful entertainment 素晴らしいエンタ-ティメント

Reviewed by: てるちゃん

It was an experience that you can't have in Japan.
The entertainment-filled service from all the staff was wonderful.
Although it was a bit more expensive due to the weak yen, I was satisfied with the cost performance.

日本では味わえない体験でした。
スタッフ全員のエンタ-ティメントあふれる接客が素晴らしかったです。
円安で少し高くなってしまいましたが、コスパも満足です。

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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
スタッフのサービスをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変うれしく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
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Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

Waikiki New Year's Eve Champagne Cruise & Fireworks Show - Makani Catamaran

NYE 2015

Reviewed by: superawesome

The boat was in nice condition, the crew was fun and friendly, told us about the safety and service when we came onboard. Drinks were great and the view of the fireworks were impressive. Smoth ride and a beautiful evening.... could have been more seats outside. Strongly recommend it if you want a cosy and romantic night. Bring warm clothes. :)

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Packages: 2024 Waikiki New Year's Eve Catamaran Sail
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Activity Date: 2014/12/31

Honolulu Winter Wonderland & Christmas City Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour from Aloha Tower

honolulu city lights trolley

Reviewed by: BJAM

This was overall very very disappointing. We went on this tour on Christmas eve with our young family, our daughter was excited to go on one of the trolleys and sing Christmas carols, as she had seen them drive along Waikiki. Firstly there was no trolley, but a double decker bus. The driver explained at the outset that because they had changed to a bus, he would not be able to sing or talk along the way. It was promoted as 90 minute trip, but it was actually 45 minutes in total. The lights indeed were lovely but the experience was disappointing

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Aloha BJAM,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Honolulu City Lights program, we did make a last minute substitution from trolleys to double deckers, allowing more people to enjoy the beauty of our city lit up for the holiday season. The 90-minute experience includes time to get off and enjoy Honolulu Hale, the rides, booths, and festivities.

We understand your disappointment at the loss of Christmas cheer this change created for your daughter and your family. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will continue improving this experience for 2015 using the information you have passed along helping us give you both the holiday spirit and the aloha spirit that make your holidays full of joy.

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Packages: Standard Christmas Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2014/12/30
Activity Date: 2014/12/24

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Awesome

Reviewed by: mysticlair

Ocean Joy Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise was worth every penny!!!! As Kamaaina, my husband and I enjoy participating in various so called "tourist" activities. Not everyone who lives in Hawaii has a boat...so activites that offer ocean fun is very appealing. The trip started with a very comfortable pick up and ride aboard a full sized air conditioned bus. The driver was even early for pick-up. Ocean Joy fulfilled our every need from the moment we arrived at the check-in location to the time we departed the boat. The staff were very attentive and informative. The food was plentiful and the bar was flowing. We experienced one of the best views of our local sunset and even got to see a whale breach off the side of the boat. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii and other "Locals" who are looking for new things to do.

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/16
Activity Date: 2014/12/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Deluxe Snorkel and Sunset Dinner Cruise (from Ko Olina Marina)

Reviewed by: William

This sunset dinner and snorkel sail was excellent! The catamaran was very spacious with plenty of space to walk around and two spacious clean bathrooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and the photographer was exceptional! The food for dinner was also very good! After being in Hawaii for four days already and snorkeling each day, I am so glad I took with snorkel tour since it was by far the best snorkeling with beautiful reefs and sea life, and the photographer came into the water and took underwater photos of us! A jump drive with all the photos cost $40 and was well worth it! Of note do take some motion sickness medicine, you are on a boat! Overall I would highly recommend this trip to any one who wants to see great corral and beautiful sea life!

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Posted on: 2014/11/23

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

A must do!

Reviewed by: Sang Park

We came here on our honeymoon and we had an awesome experience with Ocean Joy Cruises. We scheduled for the shuttle service and the bus was right on time to pick us up from our hotel. There was a little traffic to Ko-Olina but wasn't too bad. The bus driver kindly guided us through the entire ride and it was comfortable. The cruise staff were friendly and generous. They provided everyone with ginger pills to avoid motion sickness. Snorkeling was great too. Too bad that we didn't get to see the turtles but it was fun! The food wasn't fancy or anything but it was delicious and that first sip of an icy cold beer after snorkeling was heavenly. While we were having dinner, we got to see the group of dolphins swimming right next to our cruise which was phenomenal. The sunset, of course, it was breathtaking moment. My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise and we will definitely come back with our family in the future.

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Posted on: 2014/10/31
Activity Date: 2014/10/30

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

trust me to try this experience

Reviewed by: han lee

first of all, people working on the boat was awesome, they were very very friendly, especially guy name mason was funny and very active and he was there every moment when we needed him
the boat was not too big and luckily we only had less than twenty people so a lot of room normally around forty people on the board. I suggest to take a pill before you go on because it really help you not to through up.
snorkeling was fun experience and they teach you everything you need to know and fun part was when you go into the water they feed the fish so the fish can come to you I'm talking about a lot of fish and it was so amazing and beautiful when can I get to see that many of fish.
after snorkeling it's cold right but this boat has warm water so you can take salt water out in warm water, that was pretty good idea for help from cold and windy weather.
the boat had every drink you could think of like from hot coffee to cold soda to alcohol beverage and people working on the boat took turn to be a bartender and they actually make good tasty drinks but just let you know that alcohol is only served after snorkeling.
I gotta talk and tell you about the food. it's most delicious Hawaiian pork bbq burger and charcoal grilled chicken was so so good and fresh Hawaiian fruits was one of my favorite
during the diner time captain called out to come out and we went out and guess what?!! dolphins were swimming by, not just one couple of Dolphins
it was my first time watching Dolphins swimming around and that was amazing time.
captain was very generous he didn't want us to miss every moment so he was keep looking out and around the ocean if anything it might be interesting for us.
overall this was the best experience for us and I truly and definitely recommend to try, love to go on the board and meet them again.

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Posted on: 2014/10/31
Activity Date: 2014/10/30

【2025年7月4日独立記念日限定!】ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 船上から眺める花火とワイキキの夜景!ディナーはビュッフェやコース料理から選べる

The fireworks are amazing! 花火が最高!

Reviewed by: ksmama

The Independence Day fireworks were beautiful, even though I didn't expect much since I was in a foreign country. They lasted a full 15 minutes and were really stunning. The final crew and staff dance performance felt a bit over the top, but it was fun.

独立記念日の花火,外国だからとあまり期待していませんでしたが,たっぷり15分間,すごくきれいでした。
最後のクルー,スタッフそろってのダンスパフォーマンスは少しやり過ぎかな?
でも楽しかったです。

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Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
It seems the weather was nice that day, and I hope you enjoyed your experience.
We look forward to your next visit.

MAHALO!

この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。
当日は天候もよかったようで、楽しんでいただていたら幸いです。
またのご乗船をお待ちしております。

MAHALO!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/07/11
Activity Date: 2014/07/04

Waikiki Independence Day Fourth of July Dinner Cruise - Star of Honolulu

Excellent Night.

Reviewed by: kevin gaines

I had such a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu Independence Day Fireworks Cruise on the 4th. Everyone on the ship was very professional, nice, friendly and did everything to make sure your night and experience was a good one! The food was very good also, you never know until you try it, but it was great. The entertainment was great and I was on the first floor and staff entertained us very well with good food. The fireworks was the highlight of the evening and the 15 minutes of fireworks was sooooo nice and great to see with other ship mates. I definitely recommend the Star of Honolulu for any night or occasion while visiting the city. Lots of good memories from my last night in town while on the Star of Honolulu!

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Posted on: 2014/04/18
Activity Date: 2013/07/04

【2025年7月4日独立記念日限定!】ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 船上から眺める花火とワイキキの夜景!ディナーはビュッフェやコース料理から選べる

The fireworks were moving. 花火は感動

Reviewed by: みーこ

We went on our honeymoon. Since it was Independence Day on July 4th, there were grand fireworks that exceeded our expectations. There was a mix-up with the arrangements, and we were guided on a different course than the one we had signed up for, which was disappointing, but we still made great memories.

新婚旅行で行かせていただきました。7/4の独立記念日だったため盛大な花火が上がり期待以上でした。手配ミスとのことで、申込んだコースとは違ったコースでの案内をされてしまい残念な気持ちもありましたがいい思い出ができました。

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Thank you very much for participating in our special Independence Day cruise. We sincerely apologize for the arrangement error. Nevertheless, we are grateful to hear that you had a good experience. Please do come back to visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共の独立記念日の特別クルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
手配ミスがございました様で大変申しわけございませんでした。
それでも、良い思いでとおしゃって頂き、恐縮です。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課



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Posted on: 2013/10/18
Activity Date: 2013/07/04

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Ko Olina Deluxe Snorkel Sunset Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: Felix

This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.

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Packages: 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/08/11
Activity Date: 2013/08/08

【2025年7月4日独立記念日限定!】ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 船上から眺める花火とワイキキの夜景!ディナーはビュッフェやコース料理から選べる

It was simply wonderful. 素晴らしかったの一言。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

My wife and I participated together. We enjoyed welcome drinks and appetizers on the top deck, and after taking a commemorative photo with the captain, we were guided to our seats. The staff was very polite and accommodating in Japanese, and the course meal was excellent. When we went out to the deck during sunset and fireworks, the staff kindly took photos for us. I think this was the best optional tour we've participated in during our time in Hawaii. I highly recommend it to everyone!

妻と二人で参加しました。最上階のデッキでウェルカムドリンクにアペタイザーをいただき、キャプテンとの記念写真撮影の後席に誘導されます。担当の方は日本語で丁寧に対応していただき、コース料理も最高でした。サンセット&花火の時間にデッキに出ると、スタッフが快く写真を撮っていただきました。今まで参加したハワイのオプショナルツアーの中では最高だと思いました。皆さまも是非

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Thank you very much for participating in the Independence Day Cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, the scenery, and the fireworks. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.

Star of Honolulu

この度はインディペンデンスデークルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事、景色、そして花火をお楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル

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Posted on: 2013/07/08
Activity Date: 2013/07/04

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Younjae

친구의 도움으로 예약을 해서 가게 됐는데
정말 멋진 시간이였다!!
귀여운 돌고래와 멋진 석양.... 그리고 친절한 직원들까지
하나 더! 함께 탄 사람들도 참 유쾌했다
다만 우리가 영어에 약해 어울리지 못했다는
점이 참 아쉽다
다음 기회에 또 다시 이용하리라

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당신의 소중한 의견을 주셔서 감사합니다!

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Packages: 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/08
Activity Date: 2013/06/04

【2025年12月31日限定】スペシャル・ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル号 年越しカウントダウンと花火観賞で盛大にお祝い!選べるディナープラン

The food is quite good. 料理もなかなか

Reviewed by: MACKY

I had seen the fireworks from Aloha Tower before, so I wanted to change things up, and I had always wanted to ride the Star of Honolulu, so I decided to participate.

Initially, I imagined that there would be some not-so-great food served, and we would just wait for the fireworks while drinking. However, the food was not only plentiful but also quite tasty, and there was a show to keep us entertained from departure to arrival. I think it lasted just under three hours, and I had a great time.

As for the scenery, the sunset was nice, but the night view of Honolulu was beautiful, and I was satisfied because I could see the fireworks well.

If I had to mention a downside, it would be that it was quite cramped due to the number of people, and most of the participants were Japanese, which made it feel a bit lacking in local charm. The woman sitting next to me seemed to be seasick, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to be cautious.

アロハタワーからの花火は見たことが有るので趣向を変えてみてみたいと思っていた事と、一度はスターオブホノルルに乗ってみたいと思っていたので参加しました。
当初想像としてはあまりおいしくない食事が少し出て、後は飲み物でも飲みながら花火が上がるまで待つのかなと思っていましたが、料理は量もさることながら味の方もなかなかでしたし、出港から帰港までショーで盛り上げてくれて3時間弱だったと思いますが楽しく過ごせました。

又、景色ですがサンセットもそれなりに綺麗なのでしょうが、夜景のホノルルの町も綺麗で、花火も良く見えた事から満足しています。

難点を言えばかなり詰め込むので窮屈な事と参加のほとんどが日本人であまり風情が無い事でしょうか。私の隣の席にいた女性は船酔いをしている様でしたので乗り物に弱い人も少し注意した方が良いかもしれません。

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Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and entertainment. It's a way to spend New Year's Eve that you can't easily experience in Japan.

This special cruise is very popular and sells out every year, which we are truly grateful for. However, it is also true that with so many guests enjoying themselves, the seating can feel a bit cramped. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort this may have caused.

We hope you will come back and enjoy our cruise again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事やエンターテイメントをお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
日本ではなかなか経験できない大晦日の過ごし方ですよね。
毎年このスペシャルクルーズは満席になる人気で、大変有難く思っております、
ただ、沢山お客様にお楽しみいただいている為、お席は狭く感じてしまうのも事実です。
皆様が窮屈な思いをしてしまった事、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
是非また、私共のクルーズをお楽しみにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課

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