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Star of Honolulu is Making Waves on TripAdvisor

July 29, 2015

A huge mahalo goes out to our guests who have cruised with us and taken the time to write a review on TripAdvisor. Thanks to your positive words, TripAdvisor has presented Star of Honolulu with the 2015 Certificate of Excellence.…

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Spring Has Sprung Onboard the Star of Honolulu

June 11, 2015

Showcasing spring’s freshest and finest ingredients, Chefs de Cuisine Norman Soderberg and Kevin Carvalho have assembled a seven-course, Spring-inspired menu to serve aboard our signature Five Star Sunset Dining & Jazz Cruise from April through June. The innovative, yet classic…

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Cruise With the Star of Honolulu This Independence Day

June 3, 2015

Watch the fireworks and dine in style this 4th of July aboard the Star of Honolulu’s Independence Day Cruise. Don’t worry about getting to Ala Moana hours early to save your family a spot on the beach; you’ll have guaranteed…

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Show Dad Just How Special He Is With our Father’s Day Cruise

May 29, 2015

Trying to think of the ultimate Father’s Day gift? Look no further! Treat Dad to a fun, tropical evening aboard the Star of Honolulu with our Pacific Star Sunset Buffet & Show. Cruising aboard Hawaii’s largest, award-winning, 1,500 passenger vessel,…

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Star of Honolulu Captain Wins National Safety Award

March 31, 2015

The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has honored Star of Honolulu’s Chief Captain and Vessel Security Officer Wade Matsueda as the recipient of the 2015 Roger Murphy National Maritime Safety Award. This award recognizes deserving individuals for demonstrating safety in the…

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Can you hear me now?

January 16, 2015

A humpback’s song can be heard from over 12 miles away. Sound can travel about 4.3 times further underwater than in air.

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Breach!

December 28, 2014

A breach is when 2/3rd’s of a whales body has come out of the water. It is also known as cresting. Why do Humpback Whales breach? Speculations are that they could be playing, communicating, trying to scare off predators, “scratching”at…

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New Friday Fireworks & Sunset Cruises!

December 1, 2014

Guests can now enjoy views of both the sunset and fireworks aboard the Star of Honolulu’s new Friday Fireworks & Sunset Cruises. Choose from four packages, all include a delicious dinner, premium beverages, live entertainment and breathtaking views from our…

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Happy Thanksgiving from Our ‘Ohana to Yours

November 27, 2014

Star of Honolulu would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the years. Whether you’re celebrating on our dinner cruise or at your house, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope to see you…

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