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Hop Aboard the Star of Honolulu’s Easter Brunch Cruise
We’re inviting all of our friends to hippity hoppity aboard the Star of Honolulu and enjoy an egg-cellent Easter Sunday with our Easter Champagne Brunch cruise. Throughout the cruise, guests will enjoy a fun Easter egg hunt, prize giveaways for keiki and authentic Hawaiian cultural activities that include lei making, Hula and Ukulele lessons. Keiki…
Read MoreHumpback Whale Profile
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…
Read MoreHumpbacks, Belugas, Fin Whales…Oh My!
With almost 90 species of whales and dolphins in the world, it’s hard to keep up with these magnificent creatures! We’re shining the spotlight on some of the more common species, from our beloved Humpbacks to the impressive Orcas: Humpback Whales Humpbacks, or Kohala in Hawaiian, are impressive marine mammals that can range in size…
Read MoreHave a Blast this Friday with Star of Honolulu’s #FridayFireworks Cruises
Here in Hawaii, we’re lucky enough to enjoy fireworks every week! On Friday evenings, Hilton Hawaiian Village hosts a weekly fireworks show that illuminates the sky above Waikiki Beach, and there’s no better place to view them than aboard the Star of Honolulu. This year we’re dubbing Fridays, “Fireworks Fridays!” We stay out an extra…
Read MoreFalling in Love in Hawaii’s Warm Waters
Have you ever wondered why humpback whales visit us at the same time every year? It’s all in the name of love! Every winter, humpbacks migrate away from the frigid Alaskan waters to our pleasant, warm ocean, spending their “vacation” traveling in pods as they breed, give birth, and nurse their young. To humpbacks, Hawaii…
Read MoreStar of Honolulu Gives Keiki the Ultimate Ocean Experience with Child Free Special
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…
Read MoreCelebrate Love and Romance aboard the Star of Honolulu
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…
Read MoreHave a Whale of a Time with Star of Honolulu
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…
Read MoreTop Tips for Whale Watching
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…
Read MoreHumpback Whale Profile
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…
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