Reviewed by: Cam
My first experience at Chief’s Luau 9 months ago was great, so when my family decided on attending a luau during this trip to Oahu, I thought Chief’s Luau would be a great choice. With pure luck, we were sat at the same table as the last time and it was front and center seating. Any closer, our eyebrows probably would of burned off by the fire show. In addition to the great seating, we loved Chief’s jokes, the dancers all performed amazingly, and the staff were all really nice. I would definitely recommend to others.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Kris H
The grounds are beautiful and larger than I expected. We allowed an hour to explore the grounds but could have easily spent 2-3 hours looking at all of the scenery. The luau was a lot of fun. There were some hands-on activities before we were seated which were fun. Once seated, we had a great meal and were offered seconds. I could barely finish my 1st plate:)
The entertainment was truly fun. Lots of stories, dancing, singing and some comedy. The closing of the show had fire dancers and one was a 10-year-old boy who could twirl the fire stick outrageously fast. Overall, this was a great experience which I would do again if I were in Honolulu with a car.
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| Packages: | [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/13 |
Reviewed by: バービー姫
The free drink service was incredibly slow, and since I ordered a paid drink, it was relatively quick for me. However, the family sitting with us had to wait for their free drinks, which made me feel a bit guilty and uncomfortable. At the very least, they could have offered some water... that kind of consideration is not common overseas.
I was fine with not having a window seat. Even if you have a window seat, there’s an aisle, and there were people standing there to look at the view, so it’s not worth paying extra to secure one.
Despite having so many people, there was only one shared restroom, and it was extremely dirty.
無料のドリンクの提供がとにかく遅くて、私は有料で頼んだから比較的には早かったが、一緒の席のご家族は無料で遅かったため、なんだか申し訳なくて飲みづらかった。
だったらせめてお水出してあげるという配慮は、、、海外にはないだろう。。
席は窓側でなくて全然よかったです。
窓側って言っても通路があり、そこに立って景色を見てる方もいたため、お金出して確保するほどではない。
あんだけの人数入れてるのに、共同トイレたった1つしかなく、めちゃくちゃ汚かった。
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| Packages: | 3コースディナーとポリネシアンショー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
What can I say about “uncle” Kevin…he was the best! He’s filled with so much information about the island and we could sit and listen for hours. We did snorkeling and SUP. While snorkeling we saw a whale! While SUP we saw turtles…AMAZING!!!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Hannah and Hayden were amazing! They picked fruit for us to try (which made the trip even better!), showed us a cave that we were able to look into, let us feed the cows and were just good people to talk with. The property is beautiful…especially from the top while eating a delicious dinner. We would 100% go back and do it again.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Mala
This was the most special experience of my life and I will remember it forever. Yoshi is the kindest and most knowledgeable person, the ride up the mountain was so smooth, the sunset was absolutely breathtaking, and seeing and learning about stars and planets really felt like dreaming. I truly believe it was the best day of my life.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset with West Maui Hotel Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl
We had a great time with the Smith Family cruising to the beautiful fern grotto. Our captain shared the history of the area with us as we cruised to the grotto and at the grotto, one of the performers shared more history with us. On the outward voyage we had music, dancing and song. On the way back we had the chance to learn a little hula dance. Gracious people and a good time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: TINK
I was relieved that they arrived on time to pick me up. The driver helped me with my suitcase and brought it into the bus, which made it very convenient since they also dropped me off at the airport. I will use this service again next time.
時間どおりお迎えに来てもらい安心しました。
運転手さんがス-ツケ-スを
バスの中まで入れて下さり
空港で降ろして下さるのでとても楽です。
また次回利用します。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Anudari Batzorig
we were so satisfied with everything from the food and to the show! customer service was great when booking and the show was super entertaining!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Jinanne
This was a lovely experience. The jazz singer was incredibly fun and talented. The food was excellent. The servers (Collin and Rob) were incredibly kind and attentive. The sunset was stunning. Finally, the Polynesian show was lovely and a great way to end the night. I would come again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Jinanne
This was an incredibly fun experience. What a great way to see the island. The first half was kayaking and snorkeling which was so fun—Jeremiah (Miah) was a knowledgeable and patient instructor. The second half was lunch and then a water fall hike with Nick from HikeMaui—Nick was a kind and intelligent guide and taught us so much about Maui. We also toured a farm and learned a lot about fruits and botany grown in Hawaii. 10/10 experience.
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| Packages: | South Maui Snorkel, Kayaking & Hiking Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Cody
It was a great little activity. We had done this 26 years ago for our anniversary so doing it again on our anniversary trip was great.
The staff were funny and very enjoyable. It was disappointing we couldn't go in the cave the last time you could. However we understand why.
I would definitely recommend this activity. Hearing about the history was awesome.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/20 |
Reviewed by: ぴーぴん
サンセットを逃さないちょうど良い時間、完璧なタイミングで運ばれてくるお料理、楽しいショータイム、このお値段で盛りだくさんの納得の内容でした。
特にカニが美味しかったですし、全体の量も十分でした。
デッキからはワイキキの夕景や空港から飛び立つ飛行機が見えてとても綺麗です。
ただ、満席だった場合は隣の人と肩や肘がぶつかるくらいの距離感で仕切りのアクリル板などは無いので、そういうのが気になる方はご注意を。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/28 |
Reviewed by: まっきー
The location of the airport counter was easy to find, and they provided careful guidance all the way to the vehicle. The driver was friendly, and I was able to travel smoothly and safely to Waikiki.
空港カウンターの場所も分かりやすく、そこから乗車までも丁寧に案内してくれました。
フレンドリーなドライバーさんで、ワイキキ まで安心してスムーズに移動できました。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Ilse
Beautiful show and great food. Our server and performer Ryan was excellent!! From his kindness to his skill at dancing.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: tomo
There were about 20 participants on the day of the tour, but we were the only two Japanese people. Naturally, the guide spoke in English, but the guide, Syoyo, took the time to explain various things to us in Japanese, allowing us to have a very enjoyable time. We were also told about a popular hamburger place, and we went there right away to try it. It was as delicious as they said! Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
ツアー当日の参加者は20名ほどでしたが、日本人は私たち2人だけでした。
当然ガイドは英語になるのですが、それでもガイドのsyoyoさんは私たちだけに日本語で個別に色々説明してくれて、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。
評判のハンバーガー屋さんも教えてもらい、早速行って食べてみました。
評判通り、とても美味しかった!
素敵な時間を本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン ※2023年3月までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Des
Uncle Kevin was awesome. Friendly n funny great host/driver. Enjoyed our tour had a great time we did hike to waterfall n kayaking. Worth the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy north shore with some history/information. Read in other review that it was rushed but that’s not how it was at all at least not with our driver uncle Kevin.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Grace
Our Pearl Harbor tour was wonderful! Do it early as it was starting to get hot, and our tour guide Maureen was amazing. She’s a wealth of knowledge!
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| Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Extremely interesting and comfortable, Lunch at McGarretts was fantastic! The cast member we met, Shawn Mokuahi Garnett, was very generous with his time and patience, posing for photos many times with group members and answering questions. The van picked us up on time right in front of our hotel, we saw and heard a lot of history not just from the show but from the area in general. Thank you to everyone for making our day so special.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
Reviewed by: ちこちこ
The explanations were detailed, and I was lent a jacket. The starry sky was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Thank you very much.
説明も詳しくしていただき、上着も貸していたいただき、星空は最高で期待以上でした。
有難うございました。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Ernesto
What a great & wonderful experience. This was our first time to do this type of event and we were blown away. Staff and crew were so professional and courteous! My expectations were definitely exceeded! I will return to the Star of Honolulu and next time we are bringing my daughter and her boyfriend. Food was prepared and cooked to perfection! Entertainment was excellent, I can’t wait to experience this again! Thanks to all involved to make this a success!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Hiro
We participated as a family of three. Since it was Christmas Eve, the summit was very crowded, and we couldn't see the sunset from the top, but they still took us to the best position without rushing. The stargazing was done in a less crowded spot, and I was shown the best starry sky of my life. I was so moved that words can't express it. A huge thank you to our tour guide, Yama-chan. Thank you very much!
By the way, we initially thought about going by rental car, but joining the tour was definitely the right choice. The unfamiliar mountain roads in the dark were dangerous, and thanks to the slow ascent to the summit, we didn't have to worry about altitude sickness. They also took care of our warmth, and if you can see the starry sky, I highly recommend this tour.
家族3人で参加しました。クリスマスイブでの参加になり山頂はとても混雑してサンセットは頂上で見れなかったのですが、それでも慌てずにベストポジションに連れて行ってくれました。星空観測は混雑していない場所で行ってくれて、人生最高の星空を見せてもらいました。言葉では言い表せないくらい感動しました。ツアーの山ちゃんに大感謝です。ありがとうございました!
因みに、はじめはレンタカーで自分たちで行こうと思っていたのですが、ツアーに参加して大正解でした。暗い中慣れない山道は危なかったですし、ゆっくり山頂まで行ってくれたお陰で高山病等の心配もありませんでした。防寒も配慮してくれて、星空を観られるようでしたら、このツアーはめちゃくちゃお勧めです。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Elmo
Somewhat expensive for what it offers. As others mentioned it is funny at times, but nothing spectacular.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Athena
The Island and You tour was AMAZING. Uncle Billy was our tour guide and he was the BEST. He had fantastic energy, awesome personality, and he made the day so fun!!! The tour gave us greater insight into the culture and people of Hawaii, creating a deeper appreciation for the beauty around us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Anita & Wilf
Madi is the perfect tour guide! She has great knowledge of the volcanos, loves answering everyone’s questions, and has a bubbly personality that makes it impossible to not have fun!! It was a long day, but everything is worth seeing. Walking through a lava tube is an amazing experience and my personal favourite. My hubby enjoyed the whole volcano park experience. To top it off they feed you all day, so it’s impossible to go hungry. Thank you so much and we’ll recommend this tour to everyone we know! Well worth the money!
Mahalo for the kind words about Madi and your experience! We strive for all of our guests to have this enjoyment with us!
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| Packages: | Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: nagueyari
It was very first time to join cruise for us. Unfortunately we could not find whales but we could meet a lot of dolphins swimming. Luckily it was really nice fine day, we had a great experience on the big ship. Hopefully we meet whales at next time. Thank you so much.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Katherine Y.
This trip was such a convenient way to see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I think it can be a bit daunting when planning trips to the different islands for the first time especially considering location of places, terrain, the type of vehicle you may need, parking, and the length of the trip. So I would say this is a great way to get a taste for a bunch of different activities to do on the big island.
It will take about 13 hours to complete the whole trip and the temp will be warm during the day and cold at night so be prepared. Luckily the company does provide windbreakers and fleece jackets for the cooler temperatures. Our tour guide Aaron was great! He was very friendly and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the history, environment, landscape, and so much more! Thanks so much for touring us around, Aaron. We appreciate it so much.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: YOSHI
It was a large ship, so the scenery on the way out to sea to see the whales was also wonderful. Although from a distance, I was able to see several whales, which was great.
大きな船だったので鯨を見に沖に行くまでの景色も素晴らしかったです。
遠くからですが何頭かのクジラを見ることが出来良かったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe several whales. Please do come again. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
何頭かのクジラのをご観測頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております
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| Packages: | 【お子様乗船料無料キャンペーン】ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Boo
We were blessed with wonderful sunsets and starry skies thanks to the weather and moon phase. The tour was primarily in English, but our guide Shoyo kindly explained everything in Japanese as well. Taking commemorative photos under the starry sky can be challenging for amateurs, but the guide took amazing pictures with his mirrorless camera. The sandwiches and warm drinks provided along the way were also very delicious.
We received information about nighttime Kilauea sightseeing, and we were able to enjoy the tour without any issues. We made the best memories on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you very much!
天候と月齢に恵まれて素晴らしいサンセットと星空を見ることができました。ツアーは英語主体でしたが、ガイドのShoyoさんが日本語でも丁寧に説明してくださいました。星空での記念撮影は素人には難しいですが、ガイドさんご自身のミラーレス一眼で素晴らしい写真を撮っていただきました。途中に提供していただける軽食のサンドイッチや温かい飲み物もとてもおいしかったです。
夜のキラウエア観光の情報も教えていただき、無事に観光することができました。ハワイ島で最高の思い出ができました。本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン ※2023年3月までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Cary
My wife and I went on the Fern Grotto tour on our honeymoon in 1990. We didn't think they'd still be around, after Iniki ravaged Kauai and COVID shut down hundreds of businesses. The hotel where we stayed was gone so we feared there would be nothing left from our initial trip. But when we returned, there were the Smiths, still in business! We loved the informative cruise and especially the lovely traditional Hawaiian music - not the usual pandering with "Aloha Oe" and "Tiny Bubbles," but the real stuff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this revisit to a highlight of our honeymoon.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
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Aloha Kris! We're glad that you had a great experience at the luau and had fun. Mahalo for this review, we greatly appreciate it! Hopefully you'd visit us again. Mahalo nui loa!