All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

We had a wonderful trip, saw whales, and .... manta rays coming and going! Knowledgeable captain and marine biologist made this an informative and exciting experience. Thank you!

In February, I went with nine family members. Everyone was very satisfied, and it became a wonderful memory.

Before boarding, there is a group photo session (you can purchase a photo for 2000 yen after disembarking). Sailing in the pleasant breeze was very enjoyable, and the scenery was fantastic! We were able to see not only the sunset but also whales. I highly recommend it!

2月に親族9人で行きました。
全員大満足で、良い思い出になりました。

乗船前にはグループで記念撮影があります。（下船後、1枚2000円で購入することが出来ます。）
心地よい風の中のセーリングは大変気持ちよく、
景色も最高でした！サンセットだけでなく、鯨を見る事もできました。
おすすめです！

This is my second time participating. This time I brought my 1-year-old and 8-year-old children, and the staff were very kind, and all the passengers were nice people.

2回目の参加です。今回は1歳と8歳の子供連れでしたが、スタッフの対応が親切でしたし、乗客の皆さんも良い人ばかりでした。

I do not understand English, but both elderly and young people can enjoy sunset and drinking. It became a good memory of Hawaii. Thank you!

I was looking forward to it since I am learning hula. It was great that the show was in the hotel where I was staying, so it was close by. However, I didn't know that I needed to exchange the voucher for tickets, so even though I lined up early, I had to go through the process, which made me late. The food was also great; I enjoyed a variety of Hawaiian dishes, from vegetables to meat and dessert. The live performances, hula, and fire knife dance were all very impressive.

フラを習っているので、楽しみにしていました。
宿泊ホテルの中でのショーなので近くて良かったです。
但し、バウチャーからチケットに交換するのを知らなかったので、早くに並んでいたのに手続きしに行き、その分遅くなりました。
食事も、野菜からお肉、デザートまでハワイの料理が色々食べれて良かったです。
ライブ演奏やフラ、ファイヤーナイフダンスすべて見応えありました。

We participated as a family of four. For those who couldn't drink alcohol, there were soft drinks available. At first, we were served a drink made with juice and gin (?), and then we could refill our drinks; our family finished a bottle of champagne. Just as we started to feel the effects of the alcohol, the sunset was beautiful, and it felt wonderful. However, the boat rocked quite a bit, so it might be tough for those who get seasick, and food was not allowed, so we were just drinking. On that day, we were the only Japanese people, but everyone was friendly, and we had a great time.

家族4人で参加しました。アルコールが飲めない人はソフトドリンクもありました。最初にジュースとジン（？）を割ったお酒が配られ、あとはお代わりをするシステムで我が家はシャンパンを一本飲み干しました。
丁度、お酒の酔いが回ったぐらいで夕日が沈み、とても気分が良かったです。
ただ、結構揺れるので、船酔いする方は厳しいのと、フードはＮＧなのでひたすら飲んでいました。
この日は日本人は私たちだけでしたが、みなさんフレンドリーで楽しめました。

Great show for the whole family. Would highly recommend it.

It was a great experience. One of the best that we have attended.

I'm glad I went! The sunset sinking into the ocean in Hawaii was amazing. I didn't plan to drink, but the staff kept making Mai Tais and handed them to me forcefully. (laughs) Among a few Asian couples, including my husband and me, the staff was very energetic and explained everything in English, but everyone was friendly and it felt very cheerful. Other guests were the same. During the cruise, they played music continuously, making it quite lively during the sunset moment. I ended up buying the photo taken before boarding. It was a pretty good picture with the boat and Diamond Head in the background.

乗ってよかった！ハワイの海にしずむサンセットは最高でした。
飲まないつもりでしたがスタッフがマイタイ？をガンガン作って強引に渡されました。笑　私たち夫婦含めアジア系は数組ほどの中、スタッフのテンション高い説明も英語のみですが、みなフレンドリー、和気あいあいという感じ。他のお客さんも。航行中はサンセットの瞬間もずっと音楽かけっぱなし、やたら賑やかです。
乗船前に撮られた写真、買ってしまいました。船とダイヤモンドヘッドをバックにした、けっこういい写真だったので。

We participated as a family with members in their teens, twenties, forties, and seventies. The buffet before the show, including the hula dance experience, was a lot of fun. The dinner lasted about an hour, and there was a wide variety of desserts, so we left feeling full. The first drink included a stylish Mai Tai cocktail, and the second drink was $10. Everyone enjoyed the show together. If I could wish for something, it would be that there were a few more songs that the younger ones know to make it perfect. I was also happy that they were willing to take photos with us after the show. It became a wonderful memory.

10代、20代、40代、70代の家族で参加しました。
ショーの前のビュッフェの時、フラダンス体験等。こちらがかなり楽しかったです。
1時間ほどのディナーですが、デザートも豊富でお腹いっぱいになりました。
飲み物は最初の一杯はマイタイのお洒落なカクテルが含まれ、2杯目からは10ドルでした。
ショーも皆で楽しめました。
欲を言うならば…若い子たちが知ってる音楽ももう少しあれば完璧だなぁと思いました。
終わった後の写真撮影も快く応じてくれて嬉しかったです。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

You might be asking yourself if a sunset Cruise is worth it. I asked myself the same thing. I went with my wife and some family and had a great time. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The food was really good and had lots of options. The shows were very entertaining and some where quite funny thanks to the performers. Then the sunset was great. We went on a Wednesday and it was not many people. Felt almost like we had the entire ship to ourselves. Super fun experience overall.

enjoyable sunset cruise with cocktails included great photo opportunity with stunning views of Diamond head and shoreline would definitely recommend this cruise good value for money

Beautiful and fun sunset cruise!!! Staff was so pleasant and never let us go without a drink. My new husband and I were in Ohau for our honeymoon and this cruise was a perfect way to get out on the water! Drinks were of great quantity and got us buzzed! The sunset was stunning and we saw two whales breach. Would definitely book this again! and highly recommend!

If you plan to drink alcohol at the reception area, you will need to show your passport and get a stamp on the back of your hand. You will need to show this stamp when ordering alcohol on board. You will wait for about 15 minutes before boarding. After that, a group photo will be taken in front of the ship. (After the cruise, when you disembark, they will ask you in English if you would like to buy the developed photo for $20, so you can purchase it there if you're interested.)

Once on board, all announcements will be made in English. I don't understand the content, but the sunset is beautiful, and the people around are cheerful, which makes it enjoyable just to watch. For those who cannot drink alcohol, soft drinks like pineapple juice are available, so there's no need to worry. There are no snacks, but towards the end, a small bag of potato chips will be passed around for each person. If you're worried about getting seasick, it might be a good idea to have a little something to eat before boarding.

Lastly, there is a restroom on the ship (in the lower deck), but it is a bit unclean for Japanese standards. When I went in, there was no toilet paper, so it's a good idea to bring tissues just in case. It's best to use the restroom before boarding! However, if you can't hold it and need to use the restroom, you can ask a female instructor for directions.

受付の場所で、お酒を飲む予定の方はパスポートを提示して、手の甲あたりにスタンプを押してもらいます。そのスタンプ船上でお酒を注文する際に見せて注文するようでした。
乗船するまでは約15分程度待ちます。
そのあと船の前で人グループずつ写真を撮られます。(クルーズ終了後、船を降りる際に現像した写真を手に、20ドルで買いませんか？と英語で尋ねてきますので、欲しいな方はそこで購入できます。)
そして乗船し、終始英語で案内があります。
内容は分かりませんが、夕焼けは綺麗だし、周りの方々は陽気で見ているだけで楽しい気分にはなれます。
お酒が飲めない方もパイナップルジュースなどのソフトドリンクは用意されているので安心です。
軽食などはありませんが、最後らへんに小袋のポテトチップスなどが一人一袋回ってきます。
悪酔いしないように心配な方は少しお腹を満たしてから乗ったほうがいいかと思います。
最後に、船の中(船底)にトイレはありますが、日本人にはちょっと耐えがたい汚さです。また、私が入った際にはトイレットペーパーが無かったので、念のためティッシュは持っていったほうがいいかと思います。
トイレは乗船前にあらかじめ済ませたほうがいいです！でも我慢できずトイレを利用する際には女性のインストラクター？の方に声をかけると場所を教えてくださいます。

Easy parking, easy exit even with the large crowd. Hospitality A++, servers and staff amazing! The show was exciting and beautiful!

Dinner was buffet style, but it was so delicious that it didn't feel like a buffet at all. I was able to enjoy a cute original Mai Tai. There’s also a non-alcoholic Mai Tai available, so those who don’t drink can feel comfortable.

While eating, we got to watch hula dancing, and in the second half of dinner, there was a hula lesson, which made for a wonderful experience. The show was from the second-floor seats, but we were in the middle and had a great view. The performers even came right up to us, and I was moved to receive a towel from them.

I would love to go see it again. Highly recommended!!!

Dinnerはビュッフェスタイルでしたが、ビュッフェとは思えない程の美味しさで最高でした。
お酒も可愛いオリジナルマイタイが飲めました。ノンアルコールマイタイも飲めるので、お酒が飲めない方でも安心です。
また食べながらフラダンスも見れて、
Dinnerの後半にはフラレッスンもあり、とてもいい体験になりました。
ショーは、2階席でしたが真ん中でとてもいい席でした。またパフォーマーも目の前まで来てくれて、タオルもいただき感動です。
また観に行きたいと思いました。
オススメです！！！

I enjoyed the largest dance show in Hawaii, the Polynesian show! On the last night of my stay in Hawaii during Golden Week, I participated in a local tour. I had a desire to see Hawaiian dance, so I was very satisfied to be able to watch the performance. Since it’s not held every night, I think it’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance and adjust your plans accordingly. If you visit Oahu, definitely consider participating!

ハワイ最大規模ダンスショー, ポリネシアンを満喫^^♪ ハワイに, gw滞在した最終日の夜に, 現地発ツアーに参加しました。ハワイアンダンスを, 鑑賞したいなという欲求があったので, 観劇出来て, 非常に満足しています。毎晩実施しているという訳ではないので, 事前に予定を確認, 調整して参加されると良いと思います。オアフを訪問した際には, 是非参加してみて下さい！

I upgraded to the ambassador package and this allowed More time to check out the exciting performances. Chesser made our tour fun and interesting. Had a great overall experience visiting for the first time. Really enjoyed the HA theatrical performance with the amazing fire dancers.

It was a totally Hawaiian experience from the entertainment to the delicious food!
Just an authentic feel with great music all entwined with guest participation and fun!
And through it all we even learned a lot about the culture and people of the islands!
I highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to Hawaii because the Chief’s Luau is a must see!
My wife and I will never forget it.
Mahalo!

We went on our honeymoon. Since we rented a car, it took us about an hour to get from Waikiki. Our dinner show started at 6 PM, so we checked out some sightseeing points along the way to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in advance (Kualoa Ranch, Kailua, local Tamura's Store). We were able to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii while driving through the countryside and along the coast.

Dinner was served from 6 PM to 7 PM in a dedicated buffet hall. The hall had a 360-degree depiction of Polynesian history, creating a great atmosphere. The main dish, crab, could not be refilled as it was exchanged for tickets, but it was satisfying enough. The large roast pork, sliced thickly by the chef, was so tender and juicy that it was easy to bite into, and I went back for seconds multiple times. Also, drinks were free, and the pineapple juice was delicious.

As for the show, it was definitely worth the hour drive from Waikiki. The stage design was impressive, and the show was powerful. I will go again when our family grows. Mahalo.

ハネムーンで行きました。レンタカーを借りていたのでワイキキから１時間で着きました。18時からのディナーショーでしたので日中はあらかじめPCC(ポリネシアンカルチャーセンター)までの道中によるべきポイントをチェックして観光しました。(クアロアランチ、カイルア、ローカルなタムラズストア)田舎の街並みや海沿いをひたすら走るのでハワイの自然を感じながらむかうことができました。
ディナーは18時から19時まで、専用のビッフェホールで食べました。(ホール内にはポリネシアンの歴史が360度描かれていて雰囲気があります)
メインのカニはチケットと引き換えなのでおかわりできませんが十分な食べ応えでした。
でかいローストポークをシェフが厚切りにスライスするプライムリブは軽く歯がはいるほど柔らかくてジューシーです、何度もおかわりしました。あと、飲み物も無料です。パイナップルジュース美味しかったです。
肝心のショーですが、
ワイキキから１時間かけて見に行った甲斐がありました。ステージの作り込みもすばらしい迫力のショーでした。
家族が増えたらまた行きます。マハロ

We watched the show from the golden seats with four friends. The performance, including the kahiko, was really enjoyable. I think it was worth the price. I would have been happier if there were a bit more variety in the food, but I did leave feeling full. I definitely plan to bring my family next time and watch the show again.

友達4人で、ゴールデンシートからの観覧
ショーは、カヒコなどもあり男性のパフォーマンスがとっても
楽しかったです。お値段に見合うだけの見ごたえは、あると思います。
食事が、もう少しいろいろな種類があれば嬉しかったけれど
お腹いっぱいには、なりました。
次、家族を連れてきた時も、ぜひ観覧しようと思います

I went with my one-year-old son and my husband!
On the way, there happened to be an accident, and what was supposed to be a one-and-a-half-hour bus ride took two and a half hours...
Some people took a break, but the guide's stories were so interesting that the two hours turned into a fun journey.

Once we arrived, we immediately had lunch!
The crab was delicious, and I recommend the calamari rings.

Everyone was kind and spoke to the children, and after lunch, we enjoyed desserts from the shops and stalls.
I recommend the pineapple soft serve!

And finally, it was showtime.
We were in the fourth row in the center!
This show can be enjoyed from both the center and the sides.
There were lots of music and dances switching at a great pace, and my son enjoyed it without fussing!

Even if he cried, I don't think it would stand out.

We went to see other shows, but I overwhelmingly recommend this one.
The number of performers and the content of the show are just too amazing, so I want to go on the afternoon tour next time!

一歳の息子と夫と3人で行きました！
行きのバスはたまたま事故があり、1時間半の予定が2時間半かかりました…
お休みされる方もいらっしゃいましたが
ガイドさんの話しがとにかく面白く
2時間も楽しい移動になりました(^^)

そして現地に着いたら
すぐご飯を食べました！
カニ　美味しいです、私はイカリングがおすすめです。

皆さん子どもに優しく声をかけてくれたり
ご飯の後はお店や屋台のデザートを食べました。
パイナップルのソフトクリームおすすめです！

そしていよいよショータイム　
私たちは真ん中の4列目でした！
このショーは真ん中でも横からでも楽しめます。
たくさんのミュージックや踊りがいいテンポで切り替わり　息子はぐずることもなく　楽しんでました！

もし泣いたとしても目立つことはないと思いますよ^_^

他のショーを見に行きましたが
圧倒的にこちらをお勧めします。
人数やショーの内容が最高すぎるので
次は昼からのツアーに行きたいです！

Polynesian center was amazing. Had a private group tour which took us through the best activities of a few islands. Was not able to see all of the islands like the itinerary stated there just want time. Luau and fire show was included. Also with this package the Polynesian center will give you an additional 3 day pass to
Come back and see anything you missed. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately, it was held indoors due to strong winds. It's just bad luck. There's no helping it. The indoor setting lacked the excitement. The standard seats were quite far away. The show at a certain indoor pool in Japan was more impressive.

It was helpful that children could go and get the buffet food. Also, it was great to see the fire show, which I thought we wouldn't be able to see indoors.

あいにくの強風で室内での開催となりました。これは運ですね。仕方ないです。室内での開催は、迫力に欠けます。スタンダード席からは遠かったです。日本の某室内プールのショーの方が迫力がありますした。
ブッフェ料理は、子供から取りに行けたのは助かりました。また、室内では見れないと思っていたファイヤーショーが見れたのは良かったです。

I was picked up a little after 4 PM. I felt reassured because there was a Japanese person on the bus. The location is about 1 to 1.5 hours away from Waikiki, and it can take up to 2 hours depending on the situation, but since the roads were clear, we arrived in just a little over an hour both ways. On the way there, a Japanese person who seemed to be a guide shared interesting tidbits about Hawaii. There were also filming spots for movies along the way, and I got to hear about those as well. It was somewhat interesting, but I was sleepy and wanted to take a nap, so it was a shame I couldn't.

Upon arrival, I received a ticket for the show along with a meal voucher, and then I had free time until the show started. I decided to eat first and then spent the remaining time browsing souvenir shops. I had plenty of time to enjoy my meal leisurely before the show.

The buffet wasn't particularly amazing, but considering it's a tourist spot, it was about what I expected. There seemed to be courses with and without crab. I wasn't sure about the standard option when I made the reservation, but it did include crab.

The show lasted a little over an hour, and it was quite impressive. Regardless of the story, the power of the dance was breathtaking. They were dancing the whole time. The music and dance made me feel like I was always experiencing Hawaii, which was fun. The fire dance, in particular, was incredible. It was the first time I saw such a large group perform, and I was moved.

My seat was in the front, about the 10th row. It was a designated seat chosen for us, so there was no need to rush to grab a seat. I thought the 10th row wasn't that close, but it turned out to be just fine. It wasn't too far away, and I had no issues seeing everything. It’s definitely better to see it from the front rather than the back, as you get a better view and more impact.

Honestly, I thought that spending this much money to go so far might not be worth it, especially since there are dinner shows in Waikiki that might be better. However, I was glad I went. The scale of the show is different. Personally, I love shows, so I was really satisfied that I went.

Unfortunately, it was the rainy season during my trip, but I think this is enjoyable even in the rain. I believe everyone should go at least once.

私は16時すぎのピックアップでした。日本人の方がバスに乗っていてくれたので安心でした。場所はワイキキから1時間〜1時間半離れている場所で、場合によっては2時間かかることもあるとのことでしたが、道がすいていたので行き帰りどちらも1時間ちょっとで到着しました。行きはガイドさん(のようなアルバイトの日本人の方)がずっとハワイの豆知識のような話をしてくれました。道中、映画の撮影スポットもありそういった話も聞けました。そこそこ面白いですが、眠くて寝ようと思っていたためそれができなかったのは残念でした。
到着するとショーのチケットと食事券が一緒になったものをもらってあとはショーの時間まで自由行動です。私は先にごはんにして余った時間でおみやげ屋さんを見て回りました。時間はゆっくりごはんを食べてもショーまでの時間があるくらい十分にもらえました。
ビュッフェは特別すごく美味しいという訳ではないですが、観光地のビュッフェだしこんなもんかなという感じです。問題はないです。カニは付いてるコースと付いてないコースがあるようです。スタンダード？にはついてないのかな？よくわからず予約したのですが、付いていました。
ショーは1時間ちょっとあったかな？だいぶ見応えありました。ストーリーはともかく、ダンスの迫力は圧巻です。とにかくずっと踊ってます。常にハワイを感じられる音楽やダンスが見れて、楽しかったです。特に火を使ったダンスはすごかったです。あんな大人数でやっているのは初めてみたので感動しました。
席は正面、前から10列目の席でした。勝手に選ばれているタイプの指定席です。早く行って席取りする必要はありません。10列目ってあんまり前じゃないな、、とか思ったけど、そんなことなかったです。遠すぎず、全然問題ありませんでした。後方で見るより、絶対前方で見たほうがよく見えるし迫力もあっておすすめです。
正直こんなにお金だして遠くまで行って見なくても、ワイキキならディナーショーもあるしそれの方がいいんじゃないかなって思っていました。
でも行って正解でした。規模が違います。個人的にショーが好きなので本当行ってよかったなと大満足でした。
残念ながら雨季での旅行だったのですが、これなら雨でも楽しめるのでいいと思います。
1度はぜひ行くべきだと思います。

I cannot begin to tell you how great this cruise was! We went for my birthday. We had great food and drinks as well as a superior crew! The music felt like it was custom ordered.
Nick, Mash and Brad were terrific!
Do not miss an opportunity to take this trip!

We had an great time and the staff was awesome. It was a beautiful evening on the water and enjoyed everyone on board.

If you want music, dancing, wind in your face, then you need to try this! Add to your experience, the maitai’s and fireworks, it turned out to be The start of a great night!

The views from the catamaran sail tour were outstanding. I saw two humpback whales breach. The crew was so friendly and helpful. It's a very popular tour, though, so book ahead on line to assure that you are able to have the experience. If your staying on Waikiki Beach, you can just walk down the beach to get on board. I would go again.

The explanation for the transfer from the hotel to the cruise ship was in English, so I could hardly understand it. The food was delicious, but the inside of the ship was cold, and there were people drinking hot water. There was quite a bit of time until the fireworks, and it was disappointing that the other children got bored and started running around.

ホテルからクルーズ船まで送迎での説明は英語でしたので　ほぼわからずでした。
食事は美味しくいただきましたが船内が寒くて白湯を飲んでる人たちもいらっしゃる状態でした。
花火までの時間がかなりあり　他の子供たちは飽きてしまい運動場化してたのが残念！