8 Exciting Hawaiian Dinner Cruises

Want an unforgettable feast and unsurpassed entertainment, all in one extraordinary package? Book a dinner cruise! Here are 8 unique evenings guaranteed to make your stay on the Islands a treasured one.

1. Star of Honolulu and the Society of Seven Cocktail Show
This is Waikiki's top dinner cruise and cocktail show. The Star of Honolulu is Hawaii's newest and largest cruise ship. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat affair at the Outrigger Showroom Alii Buffet. It features Mahi Mahi tempura, prime rib and boneless teriyaki chicken plus all the delicious extras. After dinner, get ready for what Honolulu Magazine readers voted "The Best Show in Waikiki." The "Society of Seven" is for all ages and has mesmerized fans from around the world with their high-spirited, high-energy Broadway and Las Vegas-style numbers, and their own extraordinary blend of drama and comedy. Shows are Tuesdays through Sundays and run 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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2. Starlet Sunset Dinner Cruise
Climb aboard the Starlet and dine on steak and fish as you watch the sunset and sights of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Listen as the live band serenades you with authentic Hawaiian music. (They even take requests!) Graceful hula dancers sway to the music. Two dining choices await you: the standard, which includes marinated ranch steak and broiled Pacific white fish fillet, and the deluxe, which tempts you with exotic salad with Enoki mushrooms and jumbo prawns, and the main course of whole Maine lobster and tenderloin steak. Both serve vegetarian and no-beef meals upon request with 24-hour notice.

3. Maui Princess Dinner Cruise
The Maui Princess is the largest dinner cruise boat and the most stable in the water. The cruise lasts almost 3 hours. Dinner is served on the upper deck, giving you the most breathtaking sunsets Maui has to offer. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat choice of prime rib and chicken and plenty of sides, desserts and more. After dinner, the Maui Princess presents live contemporary music and dancing in the huge main cabin, or you can enjoy the romantic atmosphere from the upper deck. Ocean-side tables are available with advance notice, and the more notice, the better. This cruise is also the choice of many people on their last night on Maui.

4. The Alii Nui Sailboat Cruise
Ready for a real change of pace? Here's a dinner cruise, not on a luxury liner or yacht, but on a sailboat! The Alii Nui measures a striking sixty feet from stem to stern. It's a beautifully maintained and expertly manned vessel and offers an evening you're sure to remember for years. You enjoy a selection of delicious hot and cold appetizers, including Black Sesame California rolls, spicy chicken wings and vegetables, as well as mai-tais, beer, wine and soda, and toast the dramatic Maui sunset with a glass of champagne. The Alii Nui is licensed for 49 passengers but is restricted to only 36 to guarantee the most impeccable service. Cruises are 90 minutes long and sail Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, depending on winds. Not recommended for children under 12.

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By Kay Sharrah
Freelance writer living in Anaheim, California.