Reviewed by: Ms. Ems
I had an amazing time! Cruise was fun! I've been to many dinner cruises on the island and the Navatek boat is indeed by far the smoothest ride I've ever been. We went during the Nagaoka Festival in Waikiki and the fireworks display was so outstanding, which made it more enjoyable and memorable for us!
The staff at the Ticket Desk were also very friendly. We got there 45-minutes early and Josh was very kind enough to answer the many questions I had while we were waiting. It wasn't their normal schedule that night and Josh was able to share their regular schedule with me, the transportation and check-in procedures, and wait times from boarding to departure.
As for the servers on the boat, they were okay but they could have been better! I would have preferred them to be more energetic and quicker. Our server that night seemed a little too tired and it also took us a while to get the drinks we ordered. Very good food though! The teriyaki garlic chicken was my favorite..yummmm!!!!
The Polynesian entertainment was good but I wish it was longer. They only performed three (3) different dances and that was it. The host and singer was also good, I like that she interact with the audience while singing but I wish she could have sang songs that are more familiar to the audience. I thought the songs were too old to be sung these days.
Something that I never expected though is the dancing at the end of the cruise! We danced the night away and that was so much fun! I loved it! I'm glad I took this trip as I didn't know this is also available at Navatek. I've always thought this to be more intimate, for couples celebrating their anniversaries or honeymooners who want a quiet and romantic moment but this can be for families or group of friends as well.
Thank you Navatek for allowing me and my family to enjoy your cruise!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Viv
great meal & entertainment
beautiful sunset & Friday Hilton fireworks
would recommend this to Hawaii travelers
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/27 |
Reviewed by: こうちゃん
It was a lot of fun to experience the boat trip with my friends. The boat was small and swayed a bit, but after having a cocktail, I felt energized. When I went out on deck, suddenly a whale appeared, surfacing multiple times and spouting water—it was a surprising and happy moment. We had a great view of Diamond Head, and the sunset was absolutely perfect for the mood. Just when I thought it was time to head back, the whale showed its tail several times, as if inviting us to come back to the waters of Hawaii. I plan to come again next year. The sunset cruise was amazing!
友人夫婦と一緒に初体験船は小さいがとても楽しかったです。船は少し揺れカクテルを少し頂いたら元気になれ甲板に出ると突然鯨が~背中を何度も出し潮吹きを目のあたりし驚き幸せのひと時でしたダイヤモンドヘッドが良く見られ日が落ちるサンセットはムード最高でした。そろそろ帰るのかな~と思っていると又クジラが尾びれを何度も見せていただき又ハワイの海に来て~
て行っているようでした。来年も来る予定です。サンセットクルーズは最高~です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
Highly recommend it! Crew was wonderful. Made sure we had drinks and the appetizers. View of Waikiki absolutely breathtaking!the sunset was magical! Also saw humpback whales as a bonus! Would do it again.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/21 |
Reviewed by: elton
Loved it. Kids lived it the entertainment was fun and the crab was endless.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Prater
The dinner cruise was amazing and even though we had over cast of Vog and spinkles all day we still captured a beautiful sunset from the ships deck. The food was delicious and staff was wonderful - would highly recommend
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/23 |
Reviewed by: AMAM
We liked this. There were very few food options. The crew were friendly and the view stunning.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Gary
Should have offered a soda with dinner. The complimentary Mai tai was nice.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Maria Presta
It was a great experience. I would like to do it again. great staff on board very well organised , and the show was amazing, good to see that great atmosphere. Thank you so much to give us that great night we will remember my 50th birthday.
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| Packages: | Island Buffet Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Ted Brown
We had a wonderful time, very entertaining! Would recommend to others.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Mike
We had a fantastic time and a great meal. The entertainment was also great. I would recommend this to anyone - couples or famalies.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/24 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Alan
The Five Star Cruise was a wonderful way to watch the Friday fireworks. The staff were great and the food was superb. It was well worth opting for the 5 star option. A must when you are on holiday, especially on the extended Friday cruise.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Jen
This cruise was amazing. The Royal Sunset dinner was absolutely superb. I wish I could have done it every night of my vacation.
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Desi Babu
I had been many dinner cruises in Chicago, Portland and New Orleans, But this was the best one !!! so far.
First time & confused couples must try this !!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Dale Fuller
The show was very good. The meal was OK, with the crab legs being excellent, while the steak left something to be desired. The dance afterwards was a genuine "hoot"!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Mike Ball
Dinner and show was great. Boat is too crowded: too many people. Employees really worked hard and did a great job. Show was very entertaining and the dancers were fun. All in all a good experience.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/15 |
Reviewed by: marc
We used this for our honeymoon memories. We departed from Hilton Hawaiian Village and spent about two hours relaxing on the sea while enjoying the sunset. The time spent heading towards Diamond Head bathed in the sunset was particularly pleasant and enjoyable.
There were only my husband and I as the Japanese participants, but the crew was very considerate and kindly provided us with the onboard explanation in Japanese separately from the other participants.
Additionally, the boat was comfortable to ride on, and when it started to rain, we were able to take shelter under the roof, allowing us to enjoy ourselves until the end. Alcoholic drinks were free for up to two servings, and there was a wide variety available, along with potato chips and warm snacks.
The boat was larger compared to the number of participants, which allowed everyone to enjoy their own space. I would love to participate again when I come to Hawaii.
ハネムーンの思い出に利用しました。
ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ヴィレッジから出発し、サンセットを臨みながら2時間ほど海上でのんびり過ごしました。夕日を浴びるダイヤモンドヘッドへ向かう時間は、特に心地よく気持ちが良かったです。
参加者で日本人は私たち夫婦だけでしたが、船員の方が気を利かせてくれ、他の参加者とは別に私たちだけに日本語で出発前の船内説明をして頂けて非常に親切でした。
また、船も乗り心地は快適で、途中雨が降ってきたときも屋根つきのためデッキからの非難ができ、最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
アルコール類も2杯までは無料で種類も豊富、ポテトチップスやあたたかい小料理もありました。
参加人数に比べ大き目の船でしたので、それぞれが思い思いの場所で過ごせるのもいい点でした。ハワイに来た時には、また参加したいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Shelly
This is a great option for those that get sea sick! The boat was very smooth! Brandon our waiter was fantastic, and was a good laugh. Would recommend and go again
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Gretchen
The dinner was amazing, the filet was cooked perfectly and the crab legs kept on coming. We got a complimentary mai tai that was actually a very good drink (not that pre-mixed yucky stuff) and also ordered the $40 bottle of champagne. When dinner was finished, they put on a Polynesian show within the cabin that was loads of fun. Unfortunately the sunset was blocked by cloud cover but the show made up for it. The waitress was fantastic and the room supervisor was very attentive. Would definitely do this again! An additional note: they took the usual souvenir photo and charged $27 which we thought was way over the top...but it was framed beautifully (book-bound style) and ended up being the best photo of our entire honeymoon!! Worth every penny!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Fabes
Food ia not that good!! The dinner tables are not that gate
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Garrett Low
My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Nelia Kissoondath
It was an enjoyable, memorable, unforgettable, and breathtaking Dinner Cruise celebrating my 60th birthday on August 31, 2014 with "Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner" all the way from Toronto, Canada. Me and 13 guests were very pleased from Customer Service (very friendly staff), food and beverages, and atmosphere. I will surely strongly recommend to all Canadians and non-Canadians. The greatest thing... I felt I was the "STAR" of Honolulu Dinner Cruise guest at the time, as I got lots of attention from STAFF and GUESTS greeting me "Happy birthday." In addition, one of the Polynesian dancers, Emmy C. my cousin daughter watching her dancing, added my day celebrating another Milestone. She and all her co-dancers and all the entertainers did a great job! Kudos!
I will also to thank VELTRA tours and activities Company especially my niece Emily Coloma who booked our reservation. I will surely recommend to all my friends, family, relatives and acquaintances globally. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/31 |
Reviewed by: ゆたちゃん
On our last day in Hawaii, my girlfriend and I dressed up and boarded a boat, but it felt like a children's summer camp from the movie The Addams Family, with an overly cheerful muscle crew interacting with families and elderly couples in a typically American, broad manner. The food was terrible, mostly fried items that would have been better left unserved. It might be fine for families with children under 13 or elderly couples, but I can't recommend it for couples. My girlfriend felt seasick and became moody, stopping talking altogether. Everyone seemed to be happily enjoying the sea turtles popping up, but I wondered if it was really that fun. This tour, which only goes a short distance from Waikiki Beach, reminded me a lot of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride I took at Disney World in Florida long ago. We boarded a submarine-like attraction that was full with just 15 people, dove only 2 meters, and saw a mechanical octopus that was broken and wouldn't move, with dads exclaiming "Waoooo!!" to their kids. It brought back that atmosphere.
I feel bad for my girlfriend...
ハワイ最後の日の思い出にと彼女とオシャレして船に乗り込んだものの、映画アダムスファミリーの子供向け夏合宿のごとく、やたら陽気一辺倒のマッスルクルーがマッスルスマイルで家族連れから老夫婦迄、アメリカ特有の大雑把なくくりで終始対応していた。食事は最悪で出さない方がまだましな揚げ物系ばかり。家族連れの13歳未満のお子様、老夫婦には丁度いいが、カップルにはお勧め出来ない。私の彼女は船酔いもあって気分悪く不機嫌になって喋らなくなってしまった。海カメが顔だしているのを皆まんぞくげに喜んでいたが、そんなに楽しいのだろうか?ワイキキビーチからわずかに遠くに行くだけの本ツアーは、昔フロリダのディズニーワールドで乗った海底2万マイルとよく似ている。15人も入ったら満員の潜水艦型アトラクションシップに乗込み、わずか2メートル潜水して、機械仕掛のしかも壊れて動かないタコがでてきて、お父さんが子供にWaoooo!!というやつ。あの雰囲気を思い出す。
彼女には悪いことしてしまった。。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Cindy McCracken
Was everything that we expected and much more. Good food, great entertainment and a lot of fun. My husband and I went on this fabulous cruise not only for dinner and entertainment but for the beautiful sunset that occurs off the shores of Oahu. Would highly recommend this for everyone...couples, families, and singles!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Great boat, Great food we had the steak and lobster. Beautiful dancing and entertainment.If your in the area I recommend this for any one.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: ----------RHO----
As you check in and arrive to the pier, you will be entertained with a Hula performance. You will then be directed with a pleasantly helpful staff to seat you with your tossed salad ready to be consumed. Also you will then receive a welcome Mai Tai which is very addicting and may cause you to purchase more. I had 4 of them. The all you can eat crab legs, steak, and macadamia nut ice cream was amazing. As the sun started to set, I found myself in a very relaxing area of the top deck. I was taking in the views of the ocean, land, and skies as I was just about ready to call it a night. Until we just about to reach the dock, all their employees started a party and danced like crazy. My date is not much of a dancer, but she enjoyed watching me entertain everyone. This night was a night to remember especially the service provided the staff on board. They will make sure you are always satisfied.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Natalie Redman
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing...the most beautiful & picturesque sunset I have ever experienced in my life!
The buffet dinner was very nice, the fish was so fresh and just melted in your mouth, there were also pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, salad, veges and from memory Im sure there was rice. Unfortunately we did not experience the Hawaiian show nor the dessert (as the sunset captivated us for the time until the fireworks viewing!). My daughter (13 yrs old) and I thoroughly enjoyed our sunset dinner cruise.
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Lonnie Boaz
Despite the ship having to return to port because of rough water we had a wonderful time. The drinks were good and the food was delicious. The lobsters were delicious and the steak was about the most tender and tasty steak I have ever had. The music and show were great.I was very appreciative that one of the dancers took a picture with me after the show. The staff was eapecialy helpfull and particularly your assitant manager.The Star of Honolulu was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. We would definitely do it again. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/07 |
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