Star of Honolulu

Sunset Dinner Cruises layer course after course onto the view. A captain's welcome mai tai pairs with golden light on Waikiki, followed by tender beef filet, island-caught fish and lilikoi cheesecake plated from the galley's bustling open kitchen. Between rounds, hula dancers glide across the starlight deck and a live "My Hawaii" revue brings steel guitar, Tahitian drums and fast hip work that turns a meal into a moving stage show. Upgrade to the Five-Star package for lobster, champagne and a private lounge—or keep it casual with the three-course buffet and plenty of elbow room along the rail.

Seasonal Whale Watch adventures (December–April) trade linen napkins for binoculars. Naturalists cue you to blows off the bow, a hydrophone drops over the side so you can hear haunting humpback song, and kids earn a Junior Captain's certificate after spotting their first tail slap. The Star's 60-foot observation deck sits twice as high as most catamarans, giving you a camera angle that frames whale breaches against the towering Koolau Range.

Fireworks Fridays glide past sunset into sparkling color. The captain times your return so the vessel anchors just off Hilton Lagoon; cocktails in hand, you watch bursts of red and gold reflect off the calm Pacific before motors hum you gently back to the harbor.

Every sailing includes climate-controlled cabins, two spacious bars, easy elevator access between decks and United States Coast Guard safety certification. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates are available with 24-hour notice, and ADA boarding ramps keep the experience welcoming for every guest.

Ready to swap sidewalk crowds for tradewind breezes and horizon-wide views? Reserve a star-lit evening or a whale-filled morning, then explore our catalog of Oahu whale-watching tours and wider Oahu activities to round out a day that flows from beach sunrise to shipboard sparkle.