The ambiance, entertainment, and service was a five. The food was a four. Really disappointed with…read morethe lobster but the filet was good. Really liked the charcuterie board with a good selection of cheese, fruits and crackers. The best part was the entertainment. Great music and the hula show was spectacular. My five year old granddaughter was dancing and having a fantastic time. The lady performers interacted with her making it a wonderful experience for her. That made my night. The gentleman playing jazz and easy listening music did a good job. The lady jazz singer sounded great. Views from the ship were phenomenal. All in all my kids and grandkids had a good time so it was a win/win for my wife and I.

Unfortunately, our experience on the Star of Honolulu was very disappointing. Feels just like a…read moretourist trap. The best part of the entire evening was the beautiful views that was honestly the only highlight of the cruise. Beyond that, the operation felt disorganized, almost like a group of children were running the boat instead of a well-trained team. The food was just okay and definitely not worth the price we paid. Lobsters we received were pregnant which I'm sure is not okay, a lot of green near the tail. The performances were okay seemed all over the place and not authentic. Cheap costumes and again just seemed like children needing a job. We also paid extra for a celebration cake, but it arrived with a "Congratulations" banner that wasn't even appropriate for our occasion. When I finally spoke to the manager she told me there's no option to choose the occasion so all cakes come that way. To make matters worse, it was simply handed to us off to the side with no presentation or effort to make the moment feel special. The most frustrating part was the customer service. I asked to speak with a manager three separate times and was ignored each time. The manager never came to us--I had to find her myself. You can definitely find another better event For the price of this experience, I expected much better service, attention to detail, and professionalism. The views were beautiful, but they weren't enough to make up for everything else. I wouldn't choose this cruise again. Morning after update: my daughter woke up puking her brains out, im sure from the unpleasing looking lobster. I'd definitely stay away from this company and boat

Winner of the trip for BEST ACTIVITY! This was such a cool experience and definitely one of the…read moremost unique things we did in Hawaii this time around. You take a boat out from Waikiki to the submarine and then climb down into the submarine and go underwater. We went more than 100 feet below the surface. And honestly, it was just SO COOL to be sitting in a submarine under the ocean. I've snorkeled and scuba dived before, but this felt completely different. You're actually looking out the windows and watching fish swim by while you're moving along near the ocean floor. We even got to see the artificial reefs and sunken airplanes and ships that have become homes for marine life. The guide was really friendly and pointed out things to look for as we moved along. He also had many, many puns. I also really liked this because you don't have to get in the water. You get the underwater experience without snorkeling, scuba diving, getting covered in sunscreen, or worrying about what you're going to do with your stuff while you're swimming. It felt safe and comfortable and easy. I wasn't expecting this to be my favorite activity of the trip, but it absolutely was. There was something about being under the ocean in a submarine that felt like a real adventure rather than just another tourist activity.

We had such a blast on our submarine tour! The crew were all very nice and professional, and the…read moretour guide made great jokes and was very friendly. The ocean was clear and beautiful the day we went. We learned a lot about coral preservation and the animals while on the tour too. I usually do not like close quarters, but I was comfortable the whole time. It's a very roomy submarine. Having been, I feel like everyone should go at least once! We saw lots of different fish, 2 turtles (Timmy and Tina), an eagle ray, and the other side of the sub saw a shark-very cool!

Absolutely incredible tour!!!!! Where do I even begin?!…read moreMichael is fabulous. He makes this tour so special and fun. From the time I booked this tour and saw all the wonderful reviews, I knew we were going to have a great time. All of the great things people say about this tour are true. Michael communicated with me a few days prior to our tour to go over points of interest and activities. Day of - he was just fabulous. He took us everywhere we wanted to see and gave my husband (the history buff) all of the history he wanted to hear. Michael customizes this tour and experience to whatever you're looking for - which makes the experience awesome and unmatched to any other tour out there. I could go on and on, but really, all I need to say is thank you Michael for making our time in Oahu so special and memorable. We will never forget how much fun we had on your tour! Mahalo!

Mike is great. Best way to see what you want to see. I'm sorry we didn't book two tours instead of…read moreone. It was our best day on the island toured the Dole Plantation, North Shore Coffee and Turtle Bay. It was exactly what we wanted. If you want to take a tour this is the one to take!!!

Did this cruise last year as last minute and let me tell you this was the best dinner cruise yet!!…read moreThe food was frikkin good! So good I personally had to get the chef out and shake his hand n give him a tip! Talked stories for a while n he's very passionate n I can see y the food was just next level. Will be going again. Hope that chef is still there when I do go back!

Food: AMAZING! We had fish. It was tender and moist. The chef told us he was grilling it as we ate…read moresalad. The wasabi cream sauce made the dish with bok Choy, edamame beans, and rice. The salad had a really yummy sweet papaya sauce. Cheesecake standard but very yummy too! Best food on a boat. They even got our baby some fish and noodles and Cheetos. Service: Alex was so kind and attentive. My son got sea sick and she packed his food, gave me barf bags and a towel. She showed a spot where it was less rocky. She was lovely interacting with the children. Showed them all she decorated. Ambience: very chill vibe, clean bathrooms, Desiree was a cool bartender making everyone comfortable. It was very fun experience for our family. We got great pictures with Diamond head and the sunset. Captain was kind to take pictures while steering the ship. Loved it and will do again when Oahu!

Took my mom on this tour so she can experience Hawaii in a whole new way. The food was delicious…read moreand the portions were so generous! TJ took us to all the well-known (to the locals) hidden gems- we tried a variety of fruits, poke, duck, Filipino foods, Vietnamese food and local Manapua. Amazing, my mom had a blast.

Toms of amazing food options. Was very accommodating for vegetarians and pescatarians.read more

It was a small birthday celebration--just myself, the newly minted 9-year-old grandson, and his…read moremother. The admission to the museum was pricey, even for Kama'aina, so we opted to get the Family Membership instead. The membership was for 2 adults and up to 4 kids, and also has discounts for other exhibits. After a quick sweep through the museum, and a wary observation of the flight simulator, the grandson decided it was time to eat. I got the Blue Angels Burger and he got the kids hot dog meal. I'd say the prices were reasonable, considering how much takeout and restaurant food costs these days. The burger was fat as hell and the dog wasn't Costco sized but definitely satisfied the kid. I didn't get pics of the food because I was too enthralled over the size of the patty! We spent the day also visiting the Mighty Mo, the Virtual Reality tour, and gift shop shopping also.

On Ford island and on an active military base. Which means 1. you cannot drive onto the base unless…read moreyou have a valid ID card. Buses are provided for free to each museum and visitor center. 2. You cannot bring a handbag unless it is clear see through or the size of a checkbook. You need to check it into a "locker" for $7.33. I understand that active military base, but not publishing on the website regarding the bag restrictions and then forcing people to pay it just not right. But oh well. Plan accordingly because while the buses run every 15 minutes, you need to wait. The museum is $30 entry fee but keep in mind 3/4 of the museum is currently closed for renovation. For $30 it is a bit pricey but because of the buses and the amount of employees, i understand the high price tag. 2 stars. The deep history and the significance of this place and the men and women that gave their lives makes this a 5 star must see to show your respect. Museum: very small but well done with restored planes recovered from the war. There was a Blue Angels pilot shared his experience. I was able to catch the last 5 minutes. The employees are very knowledgeable and willing to share stories. I read everything and was done in roughly 45 minutes. The museum is very small - 4 stars. Here is my recommendation: Come the visitor center it is free. Check that out and read everything. See the Submarine from the outside because it is free. Then jump on the bus because it is free. While you are driving to the warship, you pass the Arizona Memorial. Snap a photo and show your respect. Get off at the warship. Walk around the warship it is free. Then jump back on the bus and go to the Aviation museum. Again free. Walk around the outside and see the airplanes it is free. There is a gigantic helicopter it is free. Go to the back and look in the backside to get perspective. Then just back on the bus and go back to the visitor center it is free. If anyone says anything to you, go to the cafe/restaurant across from the Aviation Museum.

Did a movie set tour with my wife while we were in Honolulu, and I honestly expected a simple tour…read morewith a few cool photo ops. I was completely wrong. The tour was incredible, the scenery was absolutely stunning, and Jeremy may be the best tour guide I've ever had. He was hilarious, informative, kept everyone engaged, and even went out of his way to take great photos of everyone throughout the tour. If you're doing this tour, ask for Jeremy. He's the man! Highly recommend.

Kualoa Ranch is a staple in Oahu and attracts so many visitors every day. The amount of different…read moretours the ranch has to offer is amazing. My brother was visiting from Florida and loves Jurassic Park so I had thought it would be fitting to take him in the Jurassic Adventure Tour. We chose the bus option instead of UTVs because we wanted to relax and enjoy the sights but there is a UTV tour option as well. We were able to see a lot of the different movie sights and our guide was great at explaining and walking us through the history of the ranch and all the different movies and shows that have filmed there. Our guide even got it to the episode or scene for each show or movie, which was really cool. Once your tour is over there's still so much to do and see if you have time. There's a small farmers market store towards the front of the ranch as well as a visitors center that has a souvenir store as well. I can't wait to go back to do another tour and keep learning about the ranch and area.

I had not needed to hire a limousine service before in Hawaii since most destinations are close by…read more However, on this very special occasion, i wanted a limousine service to our party and transport us to our destination! I certainly had mixed emotions about it, so utilizing Yelp, as I like to do, i searched "limousine " and several companies responded. I selected Top Limousine because they received almost 100% favorable yelp reviews. Yet, I was still uneasy since i had no previous experience. I am obsessed with timeliness and worried if the limousine would be on time! There was absolutely no need for any form or reason for concern. Arriving a full 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time, the gorgeous, sparkling clean limousine with our incredibly personable gentleman driver was beyond any concern or expectation! Our party was overjoyed, excited, and delighted with our limousine experience! Our amazing chauffeur made it truly magical, as he introduced himself, asking about the occasion, helping each guest into the limousine, making sure we were all comfortable, explaining the internal mechanics, asking our musical preferences and off we went. Our chauffeur continued his extended courtesy by escorting our party to the check in and making sure i knew how to contact him when our event ended! When our event ended, he was so prompt at picking us up. Asked about our musical preferences on our way home, made sure we were comfortable and off we went! He is primarily responsible for our magical evening! Mahalo plenty for your extraordinary service, attentiveness, help, kindness, and humor! We will be in touch for our next adventure with you! Aloha nui loa!

We requested a ride to the airport. The process was seamless. Confirmed the ride the day before our…read moredeparture everything went smoothly. Driver arrived on time. Loaded us up and away we went to the airport. Ride was smooth and calming. Highly recommend if you need a ride

I also added additional pictures here in cities and countries that Yelp is not in yet from this…read morecruise itinerary. Quality/Quantity - Princess Cruise, in my opinion, is a medium priced carrier. We have been lucky with some good values this year, 2023. We have logged a hundred days at sea just this year with just this brand. But you would already know that if you are following. Food is good, you can have even better food if you are willing to pay extra. Ports are good, for the most part. See all reviews for the best ports and the just okay ports. Entertainment is just okay; we feel their competitors do a better job. Even some of their parent and "sister" companies do a better job. Activities have been good with the exception of one ship. But it was not the ship or rather it was the culture of the "captain" probably cutting costs? This one ship gave out point tickets rather than actual prizes. We participate in most everything, otherwise we can get very bored. And the more sea days we have, the longer the cruise can feel. But you know you are getting older when you actually start enjoying sea days, LOL. Atmosphere - Depends where you travel to, see all my previous Yelps. We take exceptionally long cruises, so typically very few kids are on board. Service - Our experience is that longer cruises have better service and smaller ships have better service. Due to our status, we were invited to the Captain's Happy Hour (discounted drinks if you do not have the package) daily. And also, to the Captain's Party (with free drinks). Price - Again, a medium priced brand. It also depends on where you go, if you have been before ($$ shore excursions), etc. And most importantly, how much you drink and if you have the drink package or NOT. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1965 and for being the second largest cruise line (by revenue). 15 ships. 1974 - Princess was a subsidiary of P&O (Carnival currently owns them also). 1980's - Gained popularity because of the show "Love Boat," if you know the show, you are of the same generation as me, LOL. 2003 - Parent company is now Carnival.

I have been cruising for 20 years the worst cruise I have ever dealt with Princess does not know…read morehow to take care of his customers. They don't know how to give you the proper information to great service even though my service dog has been on world cruises than most people, but the Norwegian ever screwed up like this to you to go with Norwegian stay away from Princess A little update on everything that PrincessCruises had done wrong they won't even let me off the cruise ship. I'm an American citizen and why I used to live in Hawaii. They actually have Hawaiian ID card but they're saying I can't get out the ship because they made a mistake and they haven't been able to fix it as they say don't deal with PrincessCruises Norwegian will treat you better and all the other two ships it feels like I'm on a carnival cruise actually

We enjoyed the tour very much. This was our second visit as when we were here in 2019 the Arizona…read morememorial was closed. Christine was helpful and informative. For a non Hawaiian native she knew her stuff. Happy to recommend this tour.

Michael was our Tour driver and he was Amazing! So attentive, knowledgeable and friendly!…read more Picked up in Waikīkī at the Ilikai hotel and the pickup said 7:30am but due to traffic it was more around 8am. We had a blast sightseeing and getting some knowledge of Hawaii from Michael. Highly recommend this tour! Very informative and very heartfelt!