UPDATED 2021: Description of activity subject to change without notice due to new limitations and updated capacities. Thank you.

Schedule:

• Availability: Daily (01/02/24 - 03/31/24)
• Tour Times: 8:45 AM
• Duration: 2 Hours

Experience Whale watching in Hawaii, one of the most popular activities in the winter! Cruise in the comfort of Hawaii’s largest vessel with high-tech stabilizers for smooth cruising and the most outdoor space with four walk-around decks and a top observation deck for optimal whale encounters. Our experienced captains and knowledgeable naturalists share fascinating insights on Humpback whales and Hawaii’s marine wildlife.

Included Features:

• Hawaii’s largest sight-seeing vessel is equipped with high-tech stabilizers and is the only ADA compliant vessel in Hawaii
• Most outdoor space with four walk-around decks and a 60-foot high observation deck perfect for whale watching
• Expert narration by our knowledgeable naturalist crew
• Whale Guarantee: See a whale or receive a “Whale Check” to cruise with us again until whale is sighted (meal and transportation optional)
• “Child FREE” Special: 1 child (age 3-11), cruise only FREE per paid adult (transportation optional)

Recommendations:

• Attire: Casual. On cooler days, a light jacket is recommended.

Location: Star of Honolulu
Address: Pier 8, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/f95XTuHQizYppZHR7

• Pick-up offered in the Waikiki area. Please see the Transportation tab for pick-up locations and schedule.

Check-in: Please check in at Pier 8, 45 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

Parking:
Parking may be found available at Pier 5 and 6 at the Aloha Tower Marketplace, Topa Financial Center, Pacific Guardian Center, Harbor Court, and Harbor Square. Please inquire at the parking facilities for their current rates.

Note: Parking facilities are not owned and operated by Star of Honolulu® and are subject to change without notice.

Special Notes:

• Accessible Accommodations (for transportation and vessel): Available upon request with 48 hours advance notice.

(Menu Tab)

Add hot breakfast buffet for only $15 per adult, $9 per child. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Hot Breakfast Buffet:

• Scrambled Eggs
• Link Sausage
• Steamed White Rice*
• Fresh Maui Gold® Pineapples*
• Sunkist® Oranges*
• Fresh Fruit of the Season*
• Blueberry Muffins & Poi Rolls by Elvin’s Bakery® with Butter & Jam
• Cereal & Milk
• Freshly Brewed STAR’s Custom Kona Blend Coffee by Hawaiian Paradise Coffee®, Tea & Orange Juice

View Special Diet Information

Note:
Special Vegan Selections are marked with *.
Special food requests available with minimum 48 hours advance notice.

(Transportation Tab)

Round-trip motorcoach transportation from the Waikiki area is available at $16.00 per person. (prices subject to change by year)

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to pick-up time.

Pick Up Schedule: 

• 7:25 AM - Hyatt Regency (Koa Avenue)
• 7:30 AM - Alohilani Waikiki Beach Resort (Front Entrance)
• 7:35 AM - Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani Avenue)
• 7:40 AM - Seaside Avenue (at Ross Dress for Less)
• 7:45 AM - Hotel La Croix (Olohana St.)
• 7:50 AM - Sheraton Waikiki (Aloha Landing Bus Depot)
• 7:55 AM - Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot - in house guests only)
• 8:00 AM - Prince Waikiki (Main Entrance)

Itinerary:

• 8:00 AM – Boarding onboard Star of Honolulu®
• 8:45 AM – Departure, Captain and Naturalist Briefing, Whale Watching
• 10:45 AM – Return / Disembark