---
title: Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise
slug: star-honolulu-whale-watch-cruise-honolulu
type: attraction
sub_type: whale watching
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/star-honolulu-whale-watch-cruise-honolulu
city: Honolulu
state: HI
country: US
address: Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, 1 Aloha Tower Dr
geo:
  lat: 21.30637
  lng: -157.86511
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:21:13.203Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 3255
  scale: 5
---
## Overview

The Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise in Honolulu offers guests an unforgettable experience aboard Hawaii’s largest 1,500-person vessel with 360-degree views from a 60-foot-high observation deck, along with certified naturalist narration, hula lessons, and more.

## What's Included
- Whale watching cruise on Hawaii’s largest tour vessel
- Certified naturalist narration
- Hula lessons and Hawaiian culture activities onboard

## What's Not Included
- Meal and transportation for the free return whale check (optional)

## Good to Know
- Remember to bring your camera.
- Guaranteed whale sightings.
- Participate in Hawaiian culture and history activities onboard.
- Children ages 3-11 free with a paying adult.
- Check-in 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

## Cancellation Policy
[No specific cancellation policy text provided in the source.]

## FAQs

### Will I see a whale?
We offer a free return Whale Check until a whale is sighted (meal and transportation optional). For information, please call the phone number on your e-Ticket.

### When should I check-in?
Please check-in 45 minutes prior to your tour’s scheduled departure.

### Where do the tours depart from?
Tours depart from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8.

### Where should I park?
Self-parking is available at the parking lot in front of Pier #8 - Irwin Park. Present your parking ticket upon check-in at the Star of Honolulu - Reservations Office to validate and receive a reduced parking fee.

## Reviews

> "Tip: Don't waste your time and money. If you hear Star of Honolulu, run away fast!!!"
> — John Cain, March 2018