About Star of Honolulu - July 4th Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate Independence Day aboard the Star of Honolulu with Waikiki fireworks views, dinner package options, live entertainment and open-air decks.
Watch Independence Day fireworks burst over Waikiki from the open decks of Oahu's largest dinner cruise ship. With a 60 ft observation platform, four walk-around decks and three dinner packages, you can tailor the evening to your style—whether it is a relaxed buffet with live Polynesian music or a five-course fine-dining experience in the private Super Nova Room. All options promise unobstructed fireworks views and smooth sailing along Honolulu's shoreline.
Tour Highlights
- Two-and-a-half hour cruise aboard a 232 ft, four-deck vessel
- Prime viewing of Waikiki's July 4th fireworks from the ocean
- Choice of Casual, Celebration or Nova Five Star dinner packages
- Live Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment, plus jazz in the Five Star room
- Observation deck and walk-around rails for panoramic photos
Packages
Casual Package
- One signature Mai Tai
- All-you-can-eat buffet featuring roast beef, fish of the day with coconut curry, misoyaki BBQ chicken, sides, salads and desserts
- Freshly brewed Kona Blend coffee and tea
- Live "Polynesian Journey" show
Celebration Package
- "Champagne" toast and two premium beverages
- Three-course dinner with whole Maine lobster and tenderloin of beef, salads, sides and mango mousse cake
- Furikake lavosh and breadsticks, Kona Blend coffee and tea
- Full-length "Moku-Ola Voyage of Life" show with the ship's largest cast
Nova Five Star Package
- Private seating in the Super Nova Room on the 4th deck
- "Champagne" toast plus two super-premium beverages
- Five-course signature dinner featuring lobster and USDA Prime tenderloin, sorbet intermezzo and chef's dessert
- Cheese and charcuterie board at your table
- Live pier-side hula, soft piano during dinner and jazz ensemble afterward
Activity Notes
Where & When
Check-in is at 5:45 pm. Cruise is from 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm.
Location: Honolulu Harbor, Pier 8 View Map
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Waikiki and Kahala area is an optional add-on. If you select roundtrip transportation, your exact pick-up time and location will be listed in your confirmation.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
If you select transportation in the shopping cart, your voucher will specify the exact hotel pick-up time.
Operation Days
07/04/2026
Duration
3 hours
Capacity
1,500 passengers
Equipment
The Star of Honolulu is a 232-foot, 4-deck dinner cruise ship. She is A.D.A. compliant with elevators accessible to all decks, wrap-around decks and a 60-foot high observation deck for 360 views. Restrooms are available on all decks.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Star of Honolulu.