Honolulu Harbor · Oʻahu
Watch Moku Ola, billed as the largest cast on island waters, as the ship sails past Waikiki and Diamond Head.
Book a Friday and the sailing adds an extra hour on the water and a fireworks show.
The evening in four facts
Six acts from pier to dock
One sunset sailing out of Honolulu Harbor, told as the six acts of a night aboard, from the pier to the last of the light.
4:45 PM
Boarding opens at Pier 8 beside Aloha Tower. On the five-course sailing a pier-side welcome hula and a "champagne" toast greet you.
5:30 PM
The ship leaves the harbour. On the buffet sailing the crew welcomes you with a Mai Tai.
The listed sights slide by from the water, with Diamond Head named as the sunset stop. The five-course sailing lets you roam all four decks, including the observation deck up top.
A Pacific Rim buffet with a roast beef carving station, or five courses of steak and Maine lobster with live Hawaiian and jazz music.
The feature show takes the stage, with Dance Paʻina alongside it on the buffet sailing.
Friday sailings add an hour on the water and a fireworks show before the ship returns to the dock.
The itinerary is a guide and can change. Your voucher confirms the times for your date, and the fireworks belong to Friday sailings only.
From the harbour side
The ship leaves from Pier 8, part of the Aloha Tower complex on Honolulu Harbor. The tower itself opened on 11 September 1926, stands ten storeys and 184 feet tall with a 40-foot flag mast, and was Hawaii's tallest structure for about four decades. It has welcomed vessels entering the harbour since the day it opened.
Lēʻahi, the volcanic tuff cone known in English as Diamond Head, is estimated at 400,000 to 500,000 years old. British sailors named it in 1825 after sparkling calcite crystals they took for diamonds on the beach. Both sailings list Ala Moana, Waikiki and Diamond Head as the sights you pass.
The feature show is Moku Ola, Voyage of Life, billed by the operator as performed by the largest cast on island waters. The buffet sailing adds Dance Paʻina to its live entertainment, and on the five-course sailing audience participation is encouraged.
On Fridays the sailing runs an extra hour and ends with a fireworks show. That applies to Friday dates only, so choose your date with the weekday in mind.
At the table
The same ship carries both sailings. What changes is the dinner, the drinks and the pace of the evening.
A Pacific Rim buffet with a roast beef carving station, plus coffee and tea. It is billed as a fun, casual, high-value sunset cruise.
Five courses built around steak and Maine lobster, served with live Hawaiian and jazz music while the ship sails.
The buffet sailing includes one signature Mai Tai. The five-course sailing includes two premium beverages and a welcome "champagne" toast.
Comfortable clothes on the buffet sailing; smart casual on the five-course sailing. Pack a camera and sunscreen for either.
Reviews on both sailings praise the food, the friendly crew and the show, and several mention the view of Waikiki and the sunset from the deck.
Hawaii state tax and harbour fees are included on the buffet sailing, and local taxes and fees on the five-course sailing.
Buffet or five courses
| Sailing | What is included | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Star sunset buffet and show · 2 to 3 hours | Pacific Rim buffet with a roast beef carving station, one signature Mai Tai, coffee and tea, live entertainment including Moku Ola and Dance Paʻina, plus Hawaii state tax and harbour fees. | Parties after a relaxed, casual night out with dinner and a show; listed as wheelchair accessible. |
| Sunset five-course dinner cruise · 2 to 3.5 hours | Five-course steak and Maine lobster dinner, pier-side welcome hula, a "champagne" toast, two premium beverages, live Hawaiian and jazz music, all four decks and the same Moku Ola show. | Anniversaries, birthdays and anyone who wants a full dinner at the table; smart casual dress. |
Choose your sailing
The buffet sailing and the five-course sailing leave from the same pier on the same ship. Each card opens its own GetYourGuide page with live dates and the fare for your party.
Pacific Rim buffet with a roast beef carving station, one signature Mai Tai, coffee and tea, live entertainment including Moku Ola and Dance Paʻina, plus Hawaii state tax and harbour fees.
See dates for this sailing ↗Five-course steak and Maine lobster dinner, pier-side welcome hula, a "champagne" toast, two premium beverages, live Hawaiian and jazz music, all four decks and the same Moku Ola show.
See dates for this sailing ↗More Oʻahu evenings on GetYourGuide
Before you head to Pier 8
Both listings give check-in from 4:45 PM and departure at 5:30 PM, and your voucher confirms the time for your date. Be at the pier when boarding opens.
Pier 8 is on the Aloha Tower waterfront in Honolulu Harbor. Some options include transport to the pier, and pickup choices appear when you check availability.
Friday sailings run an extra hour and finish with fireworks. Other evenings have no fireworks, so pick a Friday if that is the picture you have in mind.
Bring a camera, sunscreen and comfortable clothes. Pets and smoking are not allowed on board.
Both sailings are listed as wheelchair accessible; the five-course sailing asks for 48 hours' notice. Contact the provider 72 hours ahead for any special request on that sailing.
Both listings say the sailing is not suitable for anyone prone to seasickness, so weigh that before booking a group.
Notes before you sail
How a Star of Honolulu sailing runs, from check-in at the pier to the return to the dock.
Open this note → choosing your sailingWhat each Star of Honolulu sailing includes, side by side.
Open this note → the mountain you sail pastThe tuff cone behind Waikiki, and why it carries an English name from 1825.
Open this note → where the ship sets offThe 1926 tower beside the pier and what it has watched over.
Open this note → the Friday differenceWhat changes when you choose a Friday date.
Open this note → for a family or a partyChoosing the date, the sailing and the small details for a group.
Open this note →FAQ
No. The fireworks show belongs to Friday sailings, which also run an extra hour on the water. Sailings on other days have no fireworks.
Both listings state check-in from 4:45 PM and departure at 5:30 PM from Pier 8. Your voucher confirms the time for the date you book.
The buffet sailing serves a Pacific Rim buffet with a roast beef carving station and one Mai Tai. The five-course sailing serves steak and Maine lobster, two premium beverages, a welcome "champagne" toast and access to all four decks.
Moku Ola, Voyage of Life. The operator describes it as performed by the largest cast on island waters, and the buffet sailing adds Dance Paʻina to the entertainment.
Both sailings are listed as wheelchair accessible. On the five-course sailing, ask the provider at least 48 hours ahead.
Comfortable clothes for the buffet sailing and smart casual for the five-course sailing. A camera and sunscreen are worth packing for both.
Transport to Pier 8 comes only with the options that include it. Check availability for your date to see which pickup choices are offered.
A full refund is available up to 24 hours ahead, and the booking can be held without paying up front. GetYourGuide handles every booking and refund.
The fare shown is per person for the buffet sailing; the total for your group appears on GetYourGuide before payment.