We’re having a whale of a time this whale watching season, and so are our guests! From now through April 5, we’re offering Hawaii’s most popular whale watch cruise with an exclusive “Child Free” special.
Through all of whale watch season, we’re inviting keiki, ages 3 to 11, to cruise free with each paying adult aboard the Premier Whale Watch cruise and Early Bird Whale Watch cruise. They’ll have a blast spotting these magnificent ocean creatures as they frolic in Hawaii’s warm waters. Kids will also love learning from our friendly crew of certified Naturalists, who educate our guests about whales through informative displays, narration, handouts and a fun keiki program.
We offer our fantastic “Child Free” special through the duration of whale watch season—so get ready for a memorable day out at sea! For more information or to book a cruise today, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com.
Looking for a memorable way to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Surprise your special someone with an evening of love and luxury on the high seas with a Star of Honolulu Valentine’s Day dinner cruise!
Complete with gourmet dinner, live entertainment and breathtaking sunset and coastline views, the Star of Honolulu Valentine’s Day cruise is guaranteed to “wow” your sweetheart. Star of Honolulu offers the following four exclusive packages, perfect for any couple on any budget!
- Star Dinner & Show: Featuring casual elegance delivered with aloha, the Star Dinner & Show package includes a 3-Course crab and tenderloin of beef dinner, Star Signature Mai Tai and “My Hawaii” show.
- Three Star Dinner & Show: This package offers a deluxe way to cruise in style, complete with a 5-Course whole Maine lobster and tenderloin of beef dinner, champagne toast, premium beverages and “My Hawaii” show.
- Romance Dinner & Jazz: Complete with panoramic ocean views to view at a private table, the Romance Dinner & Jazz package features a 7-Course signature live Maine lobster and USDA prime tenderloin of beef dinner, Hawaiian Bellini, 3 super premium beverages and live jazz music.
- Five Star Dinner & Jazz: The ultimate in luxury and romance, this package includes a 7-Course signature live Maine lobster and USDA prime tenderloin of beef dinner at a private table, Hawaiian Bellini, super premium beverages with after dinner cart service, and a live jazz trio in the decadent Super Nova room.Star of Honolulu invites you to indulge in romance from the moment you step on board to the time you depart. To make the evening even more special, you can add the Celebration Plan, complete with a private table and one keepsake photo per couple, for just $30 per person.The Star of Honolulu Valentine’s Day cruise departs on its romantic sunset voyage on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. For more information or to book a cruise today, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com.
Star of Honolulu is making waves with its popular whale watch cruises! From now through April 5, 2017, adults and keiki alike can enjoy the Premier Whale Watch Cruise, featuring remarkable views of Hawaii’s favorite ocean visitors, a “Child Free” special and guaranteed whale sightings.
Hawaii’s most popular whale watch cruise, the Star of Honolulu’s Premier Whale Watch cruise is designed for visitors and kamaʻaina alike. Complete with a 60-foot high observation deck and four walk-around decks, the STAR is custom designed for whale watching, and allows passengers to cruise in safety and comfort. Our friendly certified Naturalists love sharing their knowledge of these marine mammals while keeping their eyes peeled for nearby humpback whales. You’ll also have the chance to engage in a variety of Hawaiian cultural activities, including lei making and hula and ukulele lessons, or upgrade to enjoy the delicious Taste of Hawaii Buffet Lunch. The Premier Whale Watch cruise departs at 12:00 p.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m.
If you prefer to get an earlier start, climb aboard our Early Bird Whale Watch cruise! You’ll kick off your day by spotting these magnificent ocean mammals aboard the comfortable and relaxing STAR vessel. You can even upgrade to enjoy the delicious hot breakfast buffet. The Early Bird Whale Watch cruise departs at 8:45 a.m. and returns at 10:45 a.m.
Through whale watch season, Star of Honolulu is also offering a fantastic Child Free special—keiki ages 3 to 11 will receive a free ticket (cruise only) with each paying adult!
Ask us about our Child Free special and guaranteed whale sightings! To book your cruise today, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com
Whale watching season is in full swing! To help you plan your next Star of Honolulu whale watch cruise, we’ve compiled our favorite tips for spotting these magnificent creatures:
- Explore all sides of the STAR. With four walk-around decks and a 60-foot high observation deck, our vessel offers cruise-goers 360-degree views of the expansive blue ocean and stunning Waikiki coastline! Take the opportunity to explore our decks and observe whales from all angles of the vessel.
- Listen to the Naturalists. Our certified Naturalists are well versed in whale watching, and know all of the right sights to look out for when searching for whales. Be sure to listen up when they’re making their announcements—they may be spotting a new pod of whales!
- Bring your binoculars. In order to ensure the safety of Humpback whales, the STAR keeps a distance of at least 100 yards from the whales at all times. From this distance, it may be tough to spot certain pods, so bring a pair of binoculars so you can see them up close.
- Don’t forget your cameras! Humpback whales are magnificent creatures to behold—you’ll want to do your best to snap a photo so you never forget that moment! Set your camera on a fast shutter speed to ensure your photos come out clearly.
Want more tips before your next cruise? Contact us! For more information, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com.
The humpbacks are here! Our favorite ocean visitors have returned to Hawaii’s warm ocean, where they spend the winter months breeding, giving birth, and nursing their young before returning to the cold Alaskan waters.
In Hawaiian, humpback whales are called kohala. These magnificent creatures have a special significance to Native Hawaiians, who view kohala as a family aumakua, or spiritual ancestor who takes the form of an animal. Many Hawaiians today still honor their aumakua and treat them with the utmost respect.
When watching these enormous marine mammals, it isn’t hard to understand why they deserve this respect. Humpbacks can range in size from 40 to 50 feet and weigh up to a whopping 45 tons. At the same time, they are remarkably graceful creatures, and can thrust nearly half of their bodies out of the water in a grand gesture known as breaching. Humpbacks are also very strong swimmers and use their flukes, or large tail fins, to drive them through the water.
Want to learn more about humpbacks? Ask our certified Naturalists during your next Star of Honolulu whale watch cruise! For more information, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com.
The time has finally arrived! Today marks the first day of Star of Honolulu’s whale watch cruises! We can’t wait to welcome everyone aboard as we set sail on a spectacular ocean adventure.
As Hawaii’s most popular whale watch cruise, Star of Honolulu offers guests remarkable, 360-degree views of humpback whales as they wade through Hawaii’s warm waters—and sometimes you can even catch them as they breach! Our team of certified Naturalists will guide your cruise and provide you with all the tips you need to spot these magnificent ocean creatures. With a 60-foot high observation deck, four walk-around decks and three different types of stabilizers our vessel is designed to provide you with the best whale watching experience!
Ask us about our “Child Free” special, guaranteed whale sightings, and variety of cruises—all aboard the Star of Honolulu! For more information, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit StarofHonolulu.com.
Whale watching season is right around the corner! In just a few weeks we’re inviting our friends to join us as we splash back into whale watching season aboard the Star of Honolulu. Starting December 15, 2016, adults and keiki alike can take advantage of Hawaii’s most popular whale watch cruise!
Every winter, Hawaii’s favorite marine mammals make their annual migration from Alaska’s cold waters to Hawaii’s warm ocean, where they breed and nurse their calf during their vacation. Our team loves welcoming these underwater friends aboard the Star of Honolulu, a vessel that’s perfectly designed for viewing whales. With a 60-foot high observation deck, four spacious walk-around decks and three different types of stabilizers, our vessel is fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy a day out on the ocean watching these majestic ocean creatures.
Ask us about our “Child Free” special, guaranteed whale sightings, and variety of cruises—all aboard the Star of Honolulu! For more information, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit www.StarofHonolulu.com.
Celebrate Independence Day by making memories that will last a lifetime aboard the Star of Honolulu! From any of the vessel’s four expansive decks, you’ll be treated to the most spectacular views of the Fourth of July fireworks show while enjoying good food, drinks and company.
The Star of Honolulu’s Independence Day cruise packages are ideal for all families and all budgets. From the luxurious Admiral’s Sunset Dinner, Jazz & Fireworks option to the exciting Party Sunset Dinner, Show & Fireworks option, the range of celebratory packages cater to groups large and small, all of which feature first-class seats to the spectacular fireworks show.
The Independence Day cruise departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8 on Monday, July 4 at 6:15 p.m. Dining packages start at $152 for adults and $106 for children. For more information or to book your cruise today, call (808) 983-STAR (7827) or visit www.StarofHonolulu.com.
It’s never too early to plan for dad’s special day! Give Dad the night he deserves aboard the Star of Honolulu during our Father’s Day Sunset Dinner Buffet & Show cruise.
Kick off the evening island-style with a pier-side welcome hula performance, followed by live, relaxing Hawaiian music upon your departure. Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy a gourmet buffet featuring a variety of island favorites from roast beef carved onboard, fried rice with pineapple to a delectable variety of desserts, like Hawaii’s signature coconut haupia cake and homemade chocolate brownies. Plus, dads will love their free beverage of choice during the cruise. You’ll end the evening with our captivating “Polynesian Journey” show while indulging in the backdrop of incredible ocean views. Make this Father’s Day one to remember aboard the Star of Honolulu!
Our Father’s Day Sunset Dinner Buffet & Show cruise takes place on Sunday, June 19, departing from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8 at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation today, visit www.StarofHonolulu.com or call (808) 983-STAR (7827).
Make mom’s day extra special by treating her to a day out at sea with the Star of Honolulu’s Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch cruise. Aboard the Star of Honolulu, moms will be pampered with a delicious brunch buffet, breathtaking ocean views, live Hawaiian entertainment and prize giveaways just for mothers.
Throughout the cruise, mom and her guests will enjoy a “champagne” toast to commence an afternoon of lei making, hula lessons and exciting door prizes. The whole family will also indulge in the “Taste of Hawaii” buffet featuring local favorites like Hawaiian black sea salt roast beef, teriyaki chicken, lomilomi salmon, a special Mother’s Day cake and more!
Show your appreciation for the hardworking mom in your life and plan your Mother’s Day voyage today! The family-friendly cruise departs from Pier 8 at Aloha Tower Marketplace on Sunday, May 8 at 12:00 p.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation today, visit www.StarofHonolulu.com or call (808) 983-STAR (7827).