The Hawaii Traveler

If you’re wondering what on earth there is to do in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve, then here’s a full breakdown on this evening’s events. 

DINNER:

Grab some grub before the parties and fireworks.  Senor Frogs has a special NYE Buffet with live music and dancing for $75.  If you’re looking for an enormous meal, Hoku’s at the Kahala Resort will have a 6-course menu with dinner starting at 7:30 p.m.  Hoku’s is expensive though; the meal will cost you $185, and make sure you call ahead for reservations #739-8760.

CONCERTS:

The legendary 80’s band, Foreigner, will be playing all its catchy tunes from 10:30 ’til midnight at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.  Dinner and concert packages range from $275-400, or if you’re just catching the concert, tickets are $125-250.  Call #921-4600 for package deals or #1-877-750-4400 for show-only tickets.

If girly 80’s music is your thing (it’s mine!), head to the Hilton Hawaiian Village to watch The Bangles ring in the new year.  They take the stage from 10:45 to midnight.  Tickets are more reasonable, ranging from $90-200.  Call #550-8457 or visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com to purchase tickets.

There’s some kind of MTV hip-hop party at Pipeline Café, which features Shwayze, Cisco Adler, and DJ Skeet Skeet — none of whom I’ve heard of, and probably none of whom I will know in five years.  If you’re interested in going, though, doors open at 9 p.m., and tickets cost $45 or $90.  Order tickets online at Ticket Master or call #1-877-750-4400.

CRUISES:

The Navatek I departs from Pier 6 at Aloha Tower at 10:30 p.m. and returns just before 1 a.m.  Tickets are $145 or $170.  Call #973-1311 for reservations.

Sail aboard the 170 foot Ali’i Kai Catamaran for $40 or $50.  The boad leaves at 10:30 p.m. from Pier 5 of Aloha Tower and returns at 1:30 a.m.  Visit FireWaterEvents.com for more info.

The Star of Honolulu leaves from Pier 8 at Aloha Tower at 10:45 and comes back at 12:45 a.m.  Tickets are $113 and up.  Call #983-STAR or visit them online to purchase tickets.

FIREWORKS:

There will be plenty of activity around Waikiki and Aloha Tower and fireworks will be a big part of the festivities at midnight.

PARTIES:

If parties are more your thing, there’s stuff going on Downtown at Next Door (which will finally be re-opening after a long hiatus!),  thirtyninehotel and an 80’s music bash at The Loft.  In Waikiki, there’s a masquerade ball at The W Honolulu and a “sparkle” themed party at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand.

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