Independence Day Cruise: Sunset Dinner with Live Entertainment in Honolulu

Experience Independence Day on a twilight dining sail in Honolulu! As the sun dips beneath the skyline, unwind and take pleasure in one of our four cruise offerings enhanced with live shows. Revel in the magnificent ocean view of the setting sun, Oahu’s coastline and the captivating lights of Honolulu city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aloha Tower Marketplace - Celebrate Independence Day on the Star of Honolulu! Experience the stunning Hawaiian sunset and breathtaking views of Oahu’s majestic coastline and the sparkling lights of Honolulu. Select from three cruise options: Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner & Jazz, Celebration Deluxe Dining, or a Casual Sunset Buffet. Join Hawaii’s…
What's Included
  • Casual Sunset Buffet: 1 Star Signature Mai Tai, Pacific Rim Buffet, Polynesian Show
  • Sunset Celebration: “Champagne” toast, premium beverages, 5 Course Dinner
  • Spectacular views of Oahu’s coastline and Honolulu city lights
  • Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner & Jazz: Champagne Toast, Private Table, 5-course dinner
  • Hawaiian Entertainment
  • Local taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional beverages
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible (if requested 48 hours in advance)
  • Must contact provider 72 hours in advance to confirm any special requests
Location
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Aloha Tower Drive
Star of Honolulu departs from Aloha Tower Market Place, Pier 8 at 6:15PM. Please check in from 5:30 PM onboard the Star of Honolulu.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Cruiser39882931158
May 16, 2026
It was a great dinner cruise! - We had the best dinner cruising experience thanks to Captain Stefan who speaks Japanese and is cool. It was the most memorable honeymoon ever on the last day of Hawaii! We would like to use it again for our big anniversary.
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Mhk7173id
May 13, 2026
Cruise with the best sunset and atmosphere - I went on a sunset cruise! The view was really great and the time spent watching the sunset was pretty good. The buffet food was delicious and satisfying. Captain Stefan is very friendly and speaks quite a bit of Japanese, which gives me peace of mind. The service was polite and comfortable. It was fun to see the dance and showy atmosphere on board!
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Passenger52475520379
May 13, 2026
Best cruise ever. - Captain Stephen was such a nice guy! I am very happy to have my picture taken and to talk to you about it as it is our honeymoon! I want to go again.
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Maps66863969613
May 11, 2026
Best experience - Captain Stephen is a lovely man and took many good pictures! I will definitely be back next time I come! The rice was also very good.
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Mobile06334302146
May 4, 2026
Captain, this is great. - I went cruising on my honeymoon! All the staff were impressed with the best hospitality. The music of dance and live music is also great. The captain was very nice and handsome with good Japanese✨ I wanted to ride the cruise when I could come to Hawaii again!
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Mobile05367767084
May 1, 2026
Cruise ship review - It was my first time using it on the last day of my honeymoon and I was very happy. The bus to and from is also large and comfortable The food on the boat was also delicious. The sunset was so beautiful and lovely. The Japanese speaking captain was friendly and had a great time. I want to use it again.
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綾香中2025
Jun 7, 2025
It was a wonderful time! - Captain Stephen was kind enough to take a nice picture with the view! It was so funny and kind and awesome! I had a great time watching fireworks too!
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Scottyt251
Jul 6, 2024
Recommended cruise! - We didn't want to drive on the 4th of July but wanted to see fireworks and since we were tourists, we figured a boat ride would be fun. It was! We got a sunset, fireworks, food/drinks, and a cruise. The staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food was quite good and the beverage selection plentiful and solid (quality cocktails)! The entertainment was great, too! We sat next to a very nice couple who were actually locals and they do the cruise every year so it came with a built in recommendation, and I also would do it again for a whale watching or other experience. It would probably be a great for a Friday sunset and Waikiki fireworks experience, too!
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Explorer14716709338
May 2, 2024
First Sunset Cruise - We participated on our honeymoon. The weather was nice and we could see the beautiful sunset and the city of Honolulu 🌇 Captain Steven spoke Japanese very well and it was fun to talk to him! The crew were all kind and we had great memories. It was my first time eating lobster, and the crew peeled it for me, which I was very grateful for. The steak was also very delicious! I would like to participate again.
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Stevesub1
Jul 6, 2024
Dissatisfied - Advertised as Independence Day cruise. Very disappointed that there were no decorations! At least a toothpick USA Flag on the dessert would have taken little effort. The steak was chewy, service slow, t h ey ran out of icecream, yet they knew numbers in advance and the boat was not full. The show was a disappointment. The fireworks were good but the Japanese couple next to us almost missed it as they couldn't understand the announcement in English. Could not recommend and encourage others to give it a miss.
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From $159
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).