Star of Honolulu

We took some friends from out of town on the buffet dinner cruise for their last night on Oahu. Check in was easy (make sure you get to the dock half an hour early to allow time for parking). Our server was hilarious and friendly and answered all our questions. We cheered with some complimentary mai tai's and took off promptly at 5:30. The views from the top deck and beautiful and allow you to get a picture perfect view of the sunset. The food was okay. They had mac salad, tofu and watercress salad, rice, stir fried noodles, shoyu chicken, yellow curry fish and prime rib. I liked there was enough variety to satisfy picky eaters. Quality wise the flavors were fine but tasted a little like your average plate lunch spot. There were dances after dinner that exhibited different Polynesian cultures. The dancers kept the crowd engaged with their different costumes and high energy.Because we went on a Friday, we were able to see Hilton Hawaiian's fireworks from the cruise ship. I've never seen the fireworks on the water and it was absolutely beautiful. Overall, I'd recommend going with some friends from out of town. It's a great way to end a vacation if you're willing to pay for it.

Celebrated my birthday on this cruise. My nephew & sister came from the mainland to celebrate my day. My hubby made reservations. The servers were quite phenomenal! Kudos to them. Food was delicious & presentation was on point. The entertainment was quite uplifting & certainly brought the aloha in their dancing performance. The only gripe I have is the very last dessert I think they ran out of the mousse pie. That would've made my night perfect. Some tables received their pie, however we did not.

Don't waste your time or money on this dinner cruise. It is overpriced and underwhelming. I paid over $400 for mediocre food, boring views and poor service. On top of all this my expensive sunglasses were stolen from my table and they would not do anything to help or even sympathize. They encourage everyone to get up and leave their tables to go to the upper deck and have everyone get up and dance around the boat at the end of the night. I had to spend all day the next day calling to try and get help only to be passed around and told I'd get calls back. It's a very disappointing experience and way to spend what should be a beautiful relaxing vacation. Than

We booked a sunset dinner cruise to celebrate a birthday. We had a total of 12 people and it was nice that they were able to accommodate us. You wont be disappointed as the food is good, whether you go with the set meal or buffet; the entertainment which consist of a showcase of different Polynesian dances, hula lessons and group activities. Last but not least.. the views! During sunset you'll see the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head at golden hour. You'll see the sun sink under the horizon and then once the city lights turn on, you can see another view of Waikiki. I also like the fact that you can walk around the ship and not bound to your seats. They have lots of chairs at the top for you chill before or after dinner. Did i mention complementary Mai Tai's? You can also get them without alcohol. We had the buffet and it was awesome. The prime rib was cooked well. The fried noodles was probably my favorite. There was also chicken and fish on the menu. There was also a lot of desserts to choose from. Cookies, pastries and cake to flush all your buffet food down. Overall, a great experience for all. Locals or tourist. Here are some tips. Parking can be expensive at Aloha Tower. It was convenient but it was $24 once we got to the exit. Also, a lot of people will be leaving at the same time so there could be a long wait to get out. I would recommend going on Friday. Why you ask? Well, you can enjoy the sunset and then a firework show afterwards near Waikiki. Regardless when you go though, you can enjoy the awesome views at any part of the ship.

Personally I think it was one of the better luau. The performances weren't bad but also weren't as good. Food was great and everything was to the point. It didn't feel drug out which I appreciate.The only downside was it's pretty dated but that's not a huge issue in my opinion.

We did the "deluxe" dinner cruise that was about $230 per person with added fees. I have some constructive criticism, but overall we had a wonderful experience. Our cruise was three hours on a Friday night, and we were able to see the (not guaranteed) fireworks. The service and on board entertainment (a jazz ensemble) were excellent. The main area I see room for improvement was the food (full warning: I'm a foodie, always excited when I see local, seasonal, or carefully crafted items on a menu!). For what you're paying, you could tell a few corners were cut. The bread was low quality--the kind of fluffy bread you can get for $5 for a dozen at any supermarket bakery. The charcuterie board was a lovely way to welcome us on board, but the selection of meats and cheeses were basic (stuff you could assemble yourself via the deli section at Safeway). If some of the cheeses/meats were locally made/artisanal or there was information provided about them, it would elevate the experience. The lobster was pretty in presentation, but most of the plate was taken up with heaps of lettuce with no salad dressing, plus a few beets to make it look fancy. The lobsters were tiny--more like shrimp in size. Our favorite courses were the dragonfruit sorbet (so light and refreshing and tropical!) and the beef course--a buttery, perfectly cooked piece of meat. The potatoes on the plate were dry, however, and even the au jus from the meat couldn't quite perk them up (I suspect they were made all at once & kept on a warmer, which dried them out). The dessert was a very nice, simple cheesecake. I personally would have liked more options, but I understand the limitations of catering and preparing food for heaps of people on a boat. As I said, we had a great time, and I do recommend the deluxe experience highly. It's less crowded than the lower floors, and you get a more personalized experience.

Great experience, however when I booked I did not know there were three levels of meals served. Top level of ship received a Lobster dinner, middle level a buffet and bottom level a plated meal that consisted of steak, chicken thigh and crab legs with a salad and ice cream for desert. The food was good, I wouldn't say excellent. We spent $257 for two people and honestly we had a great evening on the boat riding along the coast of Waikiki and dinner that included 1 free Drink. I would have spent that much if I went to one of the restaurants on the island. The ship also included entertainment, well worth $250.

I love coming here for the entertainment, food, staff is perfect for everyone, I've been on all levels but I'm siesta gonna stick with 3 the buffet because I love it up there with staff and entertainment. Definitely going back soon stister will be coming in. See you soon. Clearing the head & mind is perfect for.,

We had recently went out to dinner at Ruth Chris steakhouse for the price we paid was disappointing but the Star Of Honolulu dinner cruise was well worth it. We paid pretty much the same for this three hour cruise. It was amazing. The servers were beyond joyful. The shows were amazing .The food was beautifully plated and delicious. We had a table by the window and walk around the boat and enjoy, the view of Honolulu and we also were able to view the fireworks from the water. It was an amazing time well worth every dollar!!!

Cpt. Stephen Young is the goat. Awesome guy and is great. Tina is a wonderful server. Food was decent, honest review 6.2/10, overall experience a solid 7.5/10. Need to upgrade to the higher levels next time.