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¹ Children under age 3 are free for all packages!
² Deluxe packages include lunch
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Come aboard the Star of Honolulu for a premier whale watching cruise along Oahu's south coast. Enjoy great 360 degree views of these majestic mammals from the Star's 60-foot-high observation deck! |
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Star Whale Watching Cruise
Pacific Humpback whales are truly amazing creatures. Every year in December, they swim the thousands of miles from Alaska to Hawaii to mate and raise their young in Hawaii's warm waters. Now you'll be able to see them up close on this great whale watching cruise. Watch how they glide gently through the water, blow water in the air and lift their colossal bodies out of the water to breathe. It's an adventure you'll always remember. Just keep in mind that this is a seasonal cruise. It takes place during Hawaii's whale season only (winter months).
Besides seeing these gentle giants, there are plenty of other interesting whale-themed and cultural activities. You'll learn more about these mammals from a crew of naturalists, educational whale narration and a video presentation. And the best thing is that whale sightings are guaranteed! You can also choose to take part in cultural activities, such as flower lei making, fish feeding, coconut frond weaving and ukulele and hula lessons. |
Since 1957, Paradise Cruises Ltd. has been Hawaii's premier cruise line for millions of island guests and kamaaina (locals) alike. Its premier cruise ship, the Star of Honolulu, is specially designed for Hawaiian waters. You will see everything from this four-deck, 1,500-passenger vessel, which is equipped with innovative watts-type stabilizers for a smooth ride. Enjoy panoramic wrap-around decks and a 60-foot-high observation deck for the best views! The award-winning Star is also A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and features two elevators and wheelchair accessible ramps.
You can choose between two packages - standard and deluxe. The standard package includes all the above-mentioned whale-themed and cultural activities. Or choose the deluxe package, which adds on a delicious buffet lunch featuring Hawaiian delicacies, such as island-style roast beef, huli huli chicken, mahi mahi (island fish), fresh tropical fruits, haupia (coconut pudding) and more. |
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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii |
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| Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| | Start Time | 12:00pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
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This cruise takes place from December 15 to April 20 only. Check-in at 11:15am. |
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No timeshare presentations... and guaranteed lowest price! |
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Activity Highlights:- An 2.5 hour whale watching cruise aboard the Star of Honolulu
- Children under age 3 are free!
- Whale sightings guaranteed! Or you'll receive a whale check to enjoy your next whale watching cruise aboard the Star for free
- Educational narrations from onboard naturalists who provide fascinating insights on whales
- Participate in onboard Hawaiian cultural activities: lei making, fish feeding, coconut frond weaving, ukulele playing and hula lessons
- Video presentation
- Ancient Hawaiian artifact display
- The Enchanting Waikiki hula show
- For Deluxe Package: A delicious buffet lunch
Deluxe Cruise Buffet Lunch Menu: - Kiawe-smoked paniolo roast beef
- Poi and macadamia nut breads
- Huli huli chicken
- Loco moco (island dish featuring white rice topped with a hamburger patty and a sunnyside-up egg, smothered in gravy)
- Island-style mahi mahi (fish) with ginger butter sauce
- Lomi lomi salmon
- Salads
- Fresh tropical fruits
- Haupia dessert (coconut pudding)
- Beverages: coffee, tea, fruit punch, water
When? - Seasonal cruise: Takes place December 15 to April 20, 2009
- During this time:
- 7 days a week (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day)
- Check-in: 11:15 am
- Departure: 12:00 am
- Return: 2:30 pm
Where? - Pier 8 at the Aloha Tower (Honolulu Harbor)
Important Notes: - This is a seasonal cruise which takes place from December 15 to April 20 only (whale season in Hawaii).
- If you drive with your own car: Parking validation may be obtained by making a purchase from any Aloha Tower Marketplace merchant.
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Roundtrip transportation is available from designated Waikiki area hotels for an additional fee. If you are staying at a Waikiki hotel and wish to be picked up, please indicate your choice when booking this activity (please add "Roundtrip Transportation" to your shopping cart). Please be sure we have your correct email address as we will send you pick-up information times and locations via email.
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Depart Waikiki on Ala Moana Blvd heading west. Continue on Ala Moana Blvd toward downtown Honolulu. As you approach the downtown area (about 5 minutes from Waikiki) stay in the left hand lane. Look for the Aloha Tower and Pier sign on your left. Turn into the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Paid parking is available at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
TIP: Paradise Cruise lines does not offer validation for parking, however any shop at the Aloha Tower Marketplace can validate your parking stub if you purchase anything over $2.00 (eg coffee). With validation, parking is only $2.00. Otherwise, parking is $2.00 for the first hour and $3.00 for each half hour after that. Thus without validation from one of the shops at Aloha Tower Marketplace, the cost for parking during the 2-3 hour cruise will be between $8.00 and $14.00. |
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Whale Watching Cruise
Reviewer: Big Al
(Green Bay, USA)
April 23, 2008
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We enjoyed the Star of Honolulu whale trip, everything was wonderful, the only reason I would rate a 4 instead of a 5 is that we didn't see any whales, not the crew's fault!!
The day before they said they had seen over 50 whales breeching out of the water,,,we were just one day late.
They were very accommodating on giving us a rain check to try again, but we got a wonderful cruise and great views of the island, so all and all, a good time and still worth it! |
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Great opportunity
Reviewer: Red Raider Ex
(Texas, USA)
January 16, 2008
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The ship, the personnel, and the entertainment were fantastic. The cruise was beautiful. The time on the ship was most relaxing and the photo opportunities were priceless. Getting to sea Diamond Head from ocean side view! |
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Very Good Cruise
Reviewer: Pete & Martha
(Arizona, USA)
May 21, 2007
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We've taken lunch cruises at several locations in the US, and this rates up there with the best (even without the whales -- too late in the season -- but we were offered a free cruise since no whales were sighted). Hard to beat! |
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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise - very family-friendly
Reviewer: H.D. Boylan
(Indiana, USA)
April 10, 2007
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The cruise was very well organized and family-friendly. The buffet style lunch was delicious. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely take this cruise again. |
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Star Whale Watching Cruise Oahu Review
Reviewer: Mikey
(Honolulu, USA)
February 18, 2007
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On Jan 11, 2007, we were a party of 4 on this cruise. I've been on this boat before for other reasons but this was my frist time being on it to whale watch. It is a large and stable ride. I picked the non-lunch package as I wanted to spend as much time on the top desk shooting photos.
We saw half a dozen whales surface but they stayed a far distance. The height of the top desk helped spot them easily but it was tough job running from bow and stern, port and starboard. Perhaps a small boat might be better for viewing whales which are on the move constantly. |
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Very Entertaining!
Reviewer: J. Huang
(CT, USA)
January 16, 2007
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This tour was highly educational and entertaining in terms of the onboard activities provided such as lei-making, hula dancing lessons, and ukulele lessons. The view of Oahu from the ocean is fabulous while the ship is leaving the port and cruising along the offshore waters. Particularly thrilling was when we got to see the whales, with their heads sticking out of the ocean and swimming freely among the waves. My family had a lot fun on this tour, and we made three leis for each one of us as the ship was heading back to port. I would highly recommend this tour to my friends. |
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