by VICTORIA
CTFashionMag.com
The Star of Honolulu is acclaimed by fans and media outlets from around the world as the foremost, pioneering cruise experience in Honolulu. It features 360 degree panoramic views of the luxurious Waikiki skyline, Diamond Head crater, and a plethora of additional Honolulu landmarks that will leave beautiful memories forever imprinted in your mind.
Featuring unique and customizable experiences for each and every budget, the legendary Star of Honolulu: Three Star Sunset Dinner and Show Cruise affords guests the opportunity to sail the storied crystal seas of Hawaii onboard a luxurious, sleek, and elegant four-deck vessel.
The premier cruise boat of Honolulu, this impressive ship features superbly designed ballrooms and dining spaces, panoramic walk-around decks, and an impressive 60-foot high observation deck.
Once guests arrive at the park, hula performers are stationed to greet you with the gift of leis and beautiful, traditional Hawaiian song and dance as you board the ship for a breathtaking cruise experience that is sure to remain with you long after your Hawaiian vacation has ended.
Upon boarding the ship, the personal and amicable captains are stationed to greet you and pose for photo ops– after which a helpful and hospitable crew member will escort you to your seat. Shortly after we settled into our table, which afforded us an exceptional view of the ocean and the showroom space, we happily took in the sounds of easy listening island-style music before partaking in a non-alcoholic “champagne toast” to mark the beginning of our impending journey.
Our sweet spirited and endlessly accommodating server, Allie, assisted us in placing our food orders and redeeming our generous amount of beverage vouchers, which can be used for a staggering array of carefully crafted cocktails as well as beers, wines, liquors, etc. The world class Star of Honolulu feast began with a decadent buffet-style offering of international cheeses, accompanied by fresh assorted fruits (including watermelon and grapes) and varieties of wheat and crisp white crackers.
Selecting from the expansive beverage menu seemed a somewhat insurmountable feat; however, we finally landed on a selection of libations that certainly placed us in a relaxing “Island state of mind.”
BEVERAGES:
Lava Flow: A delightfully refreshing tropical beverage containing strawberries, pineapple juice, coconut cream, coconut rum.
Strawberry daiquiri: This classic beverage combined fresh strawberry flavor with traditional light rum, lemon lime soda, and lime juice for a cocktail that was simultaneously sweet and satisfying.
Tokyo Tea: This wildly unique and visually intriguing cocktail combines vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, midori and tequila for a bold and daring green hued beverage.
Pina colada: This classic cruise libation combines a sweet, slushy, blend of rum, coconut and tropical juice for a decadent beverage to savor with your meal…or for dessert.
Martini: This elegant, potent beverage features top of the line gin, dry vermouth and a green olive for garnish, served stylishly in a classic martini glass.
Mai Tai: A Hawaiian vacation simply is not complete without an indulgence in this trademark cocktail, which combines rum, lime juice, orgeat and orange liqueur.
THREE COURSE DINNER
Bread: Delicious, dreshly baked brioche with butter
Lobster and Beet Carpaccio Salad:
Prepared Nova Scotia Maine lobster with local salad including fennel and goat cheese pearls and housemade champagne-chive vinaigrette
Alternative Entrees: Accompanied by my mother and photographer, Lynn, as well as our constant travel companion, my grandmother, “Mimmie”, we decided to select a couple additional entrees to experience the superb culinary variety offered by the chefs aboard the Star of Honolulu.
Fish of the Day: Seared salmon, with beurre blanc and buttered capers
Seared chicken breast with baby portobello mushrooms
Vegetarian and vegan guests will most certainly delight in the meat and dairy free options that are offered as an alternative.
Once we indulged in our five-star dinner and beverages, the lights began to dim and pulse pounding music began as the award-winning production was set to take place .
Featuring gorgeous, culturally immersive costumes, soaring vocals and expertly choreographed dance moves, executed by the multi-talented performers with laser-like precision, Star of Honolulu’s brand new show entitled “Moku Ola” is nothing short of spellbinding.
Special thanks to the incredible Kamla Fukushima and the entirety of the amazing Star of Honolulu Team for an exceptional cruise and entertainment experience.
WEBSITE: https://starofhonolulu.com
PHONE NUMBER: 808-983-7730
INSTAGRAM: 808- 983-7730
