Dinner Cruises

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There 127 islands in the Hawaiian archipelago – even if only eight of them are typically considered Hawaii as tourists think of it. And of those, only seven are inhabited and only six are considered tourist destinations. From a sea-going perspective this curved range of islands, big and little and tiny, cruising is an exciting and romantic and serene experience. Add meals, and you have Hawaii dinner cruises that are superb.

Imagine a dinner with the scenery of the Waikiki Coast and a Hawaiian sunset outside the window. Hawaiian dinner cruises are more than just dinner on the water. Consider cocktails as you cruise past the beauty of Hawaii from the outside. Let the house band entertain you before dinner. Throughout the meal there will be more entertainments featuring dancers and other talent. Hawaii dinner cruises come in different formats. Some are simple with cocktails, dinner, and music. Others are less economical and include gourmet cuisine in an assortment of choices. The length of the tour can be two hours for a basic to and four hours or more for a larger and more elaborate cruise.

The entire archipelago has spectacular scenery but if there was one island that stands as different out it is Kauai, the oldest of the islands. Kauai is known as the Garden Island. Even if you are vacationing on one of the other islands, a dinner cruise around Kauai would be a remarkable experience. For further enticement consider the food that is indigenous to the islands such as prawns, sea scallops, lobster, passion fruit, and coconut.
Here is a sampling of the cruises for those who like specifics:

• The Star of Honolulu dinner cruise offers three-, five- and seven-course dinners with price ranges from around $80 to $230. There are different cruise choices and the entertainment can be magic, music, comedy, or a combination of all three.
• The Alii Kai Cruise takes diners out on a catamaran that is 170 feet by 50 feet – in other words, huge. The entertainment is Polynesian, the scenery is sunset and maybe rainbows. There is dancing and a dinner buffet featuring local food. The prices are in the $80 to $90 range.
Aside from the food and entertainment, there is no way to see the breath-taking beauty of the islands that gives the full panorama that a cruise does.

Hawaii Dinner Cruise Providers & Reviews

Big Island

Maui

Oahu

Kauai