All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I had a very enjoyable time. This trip was with a friend who does hula dance, and we wanted to see a show related to hula, so we participated in this monitor tour. When we were first guided to the green room, the premium feel was overwhelming, and my excitement soared even more when I got to take a photo with Elvis.

During the backstage tour, there was a particular photo opportunity that made us very happy as hula dancers. The show was luxurious and well thought out, keeping us engaged throughout. Watching the show from the front row was thrilling, and I would love to sit in the front row again next time. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in hula dance. Both Elvis and Michael Jackson were so much fun, and the time flew by.

The staff were also very kind. I'm glad I participated. Thank you very much. However, the backstage tour was in English, so I think it would be interesting if you understand even a little English. It became one of the memorable experiences of our fun girls' trip. Thank you!

とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。今回の旅行はフラダンスをしている友人と二人での旅行。何かフラダンスに関係するショーを見たいと思いこのモニターツアーに参加しました。最初にグリーンルームに案内された時は、プレミアム感が満載でテンションが上がり、エルビスとの写真撮影に更にテンションがあがりました。
バックステージ見学では、フラダンスをしている私達にとっては、バックステージ裏での、ある写真撮影がとても嬉しかったです(^-^)
ショーは飽きることなく、すべて考えられている豪華なショーでした。最前列で見るショーは迫力があり、次回も前列でみたいです。フラダンスに興味のある方は、更にお奨めいたします。エルビスもマイケルジャクソンも楽しくて楽しくて、あっという間の時間でした。
スタッフの方も親切でした。参加して良かったです。ありがとうございました。ただ、バックステージ裏の案内は、英語なので、少しでも英語がわかると面白いと思います。楽しい女子旅の思いでのひとつになりました。ありがとうございました)^o^(

It takes about an hour by bus to get to the cultural center, but the guide was interesting and kept things lively, so I enjoyed it. I didn't understand the words spoken during the show, but I was able to grasp the content to some extent and experienced Polynesian culture. Additionally, the fire dance show in the second half was very impressive, and everyone applauded enthusiastically. However, my middle school son didn't find the buffet food to his liking and could only eat salad, meat, and crab.

カルチャーセンターまでバスで１時間くらいかかりますが、ガイドさんが面白く盛り上げてくれるので楽しめました。ショーで話す言葉は分かりませんでしたが、なんとなく内容は理解できポリネシアの文化に触れられました。また、後半のファイヤーダンスショーはとても迫力があり全員で拍手喝采でした。ただ、中学生の息子はビュッフェの食事があまり口に合わずサラダ、お肉、かにくらいしか食べられませんでした。

It was a genuine show. Michael, Elvis, and the female singer Siena were all quite talented, and I was moved by their performances. Additionally, the Hawaiian hula dancers were very impressive, and the performance of the man holding the torch was also wonderful. Even my 6-year-old child enjoyed it.
The food was delicious, and there was so much that I couldn't finish it. The welcome drink (Mai Tai) was tasty, and you could take it inside with you. Once inside, you could get another drink, so there was plenty to drink. I highly recommend it!!

本格的なショーでした。マイケル、エルビス、女性歌手シエナさん、全員歌もかなり上手で感動しました。あと、ハワイアンフラの方達のダンスもかなり見応えあり、タイマツ？を持って演じる男性の方のパフォーマンスも素晴らしかったです。6才の子供も楽しんでいました。
食事も美味しく、量もかなりあり食べきれませんでした。最初のウェルカムドリンク（マイタイ）も美味しく、中にもそのまま持って行け、中に入ってからも更に1ドリンクつくので、飲み物も充分でした。おススメです！！

this show was amazing. very friendly and welcoming. the food was excellent! we loved everything about it especially the fire dance. we highly recommended it. if we come back we will definitely do it again.

I participated in a tour with a buffet. The food was surprisingly delicious, and I enjoyed eating while watching hula dancing. However, the main event was more of a karaoke show than a hula show, which was a misunderstanding on my part based on the title. I was hoping to see more hula, so I was a bit disappointed. The final greeting was nice, though.

ビュッフェ付きのツアーに参加しました。食事の内容は意外と美味しく食事中もフラダンスを見せて貰えて楽しく食べられました。肝心の本番はフラショーというよりは歌謡ショーと言った内容でタイトルから想像があまり出来なかった自分のミスですがもっとフラだけをがっつり見たかったのでガッカリしました。最後のグリーティングは良かったです。

Every time I come to Hawaii, I've been curious about this show, and I finally got to participate. I signed up for the backstage monitor tour, and it turned out to be an incredibly fun and happy experience beyond my expectations.

On the day of the event, I unfortunately got injured and had to attend in a wheelchair, which made me anxious about whether I could participate. However, the staff, who were able to communicate in Japanese, were very kind and guided me from the entrance in my wheelchair.

First, in the green room, we were served champagne and snacks, and we had the opportunity to chat with the cast and take photos. The backstage tour that followed was a very refreshing experience.

Before the show, we enjoyed a delicious course meal, and just as we finished dessert, the show started.

Not only did I get to enjoy the amazing dances and singing of the Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators, but the performance by the hula dancers unique to Hawaii was also impressive.

After the show, I was able to take photos with the Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators and even got their autographs, which left me very satisfied.

I definitely want to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.

I am grateful to everyone who warmly welcomed me in my wheelchair. Thank you very much.

何度かハワイに来るたび、ずっと気になっていたショーでしたが、やっと参加できました。
バックステージ付のモニターツアーを申し込みましたが、想像以上に、最高に楽しく幸せな時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

まず、参加当日、怪我をしてしまい、車椅子でしか参加せざるを得ない事態になったので、参加できるかどうか不安だった私に、日本語対応可能なスタッフが、とても丁寧に対応してくださり、入口から車椅子にて案内してくれました。

最初に、グリーンルームにて、シャンパンとおつまみが提供され、キャストと会話ができたり、写真撮影がありました。
その後のバックステージ見学は、とても新鮮な体験でした。

ショー前に、美味しいコース料理をいただき、デザートを食べ終えたあたりで、ショーがスタートしました。

エルビスやマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさん達の素晴らしいダンスや歌声に酔い痴れるだけでなく、ハワイならではのフラダンサー達のショーも圧感でした。

ショー後は、エルビス&マイケルジャクソンのそっくりさん達と写真撮影ができ、サインもいただき、大満足です。

また、次にハワイにきたときは、絶対参加したいです。

車椅子の私を温かく迎えてくださった皆さまに感謝です。
ありがとうございました。

We set off from the beach in front of the Sheraton, cruising while enjoying Mai Tais. The view of Diamond Head from the sea is amazing. We even saw whales. I want to go again.

シェラトン前のビーチから出発し、マイタイを飲みながらのクルージング。海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドは最高です。クジラもいました。また行きたいです。

Since I participated during the New Year period, it felt different from the usual place. I enjoyed the sunset and the evening atmosphere at that time. I chose a great seat, right in the center at the very front, and it was moving to see the hula dance up close.

The food was served buffet style. There was a wide variety, including salads, meats, rice, noodles, and desserts. I could order up to three drinks with a ticket, so I ordered Mai Tai and beer.

There were many types of hula dances, and I was able to see about ten different groups perform. The beautiful movements of the hula were very captivating, and the powerful dances by the men using fire sticks were impressive as well.

年末年始に参加したのでいつもの場所とは違ったようですが、
時間帯的に夕焼けの日の落ちる感じと夜の雰囲気を楽しめて良かったです。
良い席にしたのでど真ん中の一番前の席で間近でフラダンスが観れて感動しました。

ごはんはビュッフェスタイルです。
サラダやお肉、ごはんや麺類、デザートまで種類は豊富でした。
飲み物は3つまで頼めるチケットだったのでマイタイやビールなどを注文。

フラダンスの種類？も豊富で全部で10組くらいのフラダンスを見ることができました。フラダンスの美しい動きはとても魅力的でしたし、男性が火の棒を使って力強いダンスをするのも迫力があって良かったです。

Our greeter, Sheila, was right at our gate and made my mom’s first trip to Hawaii very special. She was thrilled and especially proud when she overheard another passenger remark, “Now THAT’S a REAL Hawaiian lei!” Beautiful and very much appreciated!

It was great! But it's quite expensive, and if you don't like hula dancing, it might not matter either way!

The place with Michael Jackson was lively!

よかった！けど、けっこう高いし、フラダンスが好きでなければ、どちらでもいいかも！

マイケルジャクソンのところが沸いてました！

This time, I was looking for a Hawaiian-style show for my first trip to Hawaii with my boyfriend. I had previously seen another luau show, so I decided to book the Rock-A-Hula show, which offers not only a luau but also an American-style show. The course I booked was called the Green Room, which included light snacks in a VIP room, and we got to take a photo with Michael Jackson at the beginning. I'm glad I chose this course because we received the photo on the day of the show!

We had front-row seats right in front of the stage. The dancers were easy to see, and it was really great. Before the show started, there was a backstage tour where we could wear the dancers' costumes and take photos, which was a wonderful experience! My boyfriend, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, really enjoyed it as well. I highly recommend this course!

今回、彼氏との初のハワイ旅行のため、ハワイらしいショーが見たいなと思い探しておりました。以前、別のルアウのみのショーは見たことがあったので、こちらのロックアフラショーはルアウのみでなく、アメリカらしいショーも見られるとのことで、こちらのロックアフラショーを予約しました。今回予約したコースはグリーンルームというコースのため、VIPルームでの軽食も付いており、はじめにマイケルジャクソンと写真を撮りました。この写真は当日もらえたのでこちらのコースにして良かったです
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席もステージ目の前の先頭の席。
ダンサーもよく見えとても良かったです。
ショーが始まる前のバックステージツアーでは、
ダンサーの衣装を実際に身につけて写真撮影ができこれも良い体験でした！
ハワイ初の彼もとても楽しんでおり、
こちらのコースとてもオススメです。

We traveled on the ship with three generations of our family, from ages 3 to 72. The large windows provided great views, and while the food and desserts were a bit too sweet, they were still quite delicious. On the way back, the bus took us through a street with Christmas illuminations with the lights turned off, which was enjoyable until the very end.

However, there was no announcement, which left us a bit confused about when to go for food and whether we could sit on the second floor without ordering drinks.

Despite the many positives, my rating is average due to the dishes. They seemed to have only been washed on the surface, with grease remaining on the underside, and sometimes they were completely dirty. It felt wasteful, especially since the crew members were very attentive. I hope this can be improved.

3歳〜72歳まで家族3世代で乗船。窓が大きいので景色も良く、料理もスイーツは甘すぎでしたがほどよく美味しく、帰りのバスは明かりを消してクリスマスイルミネーションのある通りを通ってくれて最後まで楽しめました。

ただ何もアナウンスがないので、料理をとりにいくタイミング、2階はドリンクを飲まなくても座っていいのか、戸惑いが少しありました。

良いことが多かったものの評価が普通なのは…食器類。表面しか洗ってなくて裏は油汚れが残っていたり、たまに全面汚れていたりしたので、せっかく船員さんも丁寧な方たちなのにもったいないなぁと思いました。是非改善を。

Among my past dinner cruise experiences, this one had the most relaxed atmosphere and was quite pleasant. However, it also had the least appealing food for my taste. Although it was a buffet, all the meat dishes were off-puttingly smelly to me, and the vegetables were not fresh at all; everything was wilted. As for the bread, it was dry and crumbly... well, this is a common trend with bread in overseas places, especially in America, but I felt like it took all the moisture out of my mouth. I was amazed at how low the quality could be. In other words, I took one bite of the food and didn’t touch it again. I think sandwiches or hamburgers would have been a hundred times better. Everything else was great, but when the food is bad, it ruins the whole experience. Recently, Hawaii has seen a significant increase in high-quality restaurants compared to the past (partly because more owners and culinary directors are Japanese or of Japanese descent), so I was quite shocked by the food this time. This is purely my personal opinion as a food analyst (I do restaurant ratings and such).

過去のディナークルーズ体験の中では一番ゆったりとした雰囲気と快く過ごせたと思う。が、しかし過去体験の中で最も料理が私の口には合わなかった。ビュッフェ方式だか、肉料理は全て私にとって臭く、野菜も新鮮とは言えず、どれもがしんなり、さらばパンなら…が、これまたパサパサでモサモサ…まぁ海外、特にアメリカのパンに多い傾向ですが、口の中の水分を全て持って行かれるかと思いました。よくここまで質を落とせるなと思うほどのレベルです。すなわち料理は一口食べただけでその後はまったく手を付けずじまい…。サンドイッチとかハンバーガーなどの方が100倍良いと思います。それ以外はとても良いのに料理がダメだと全てが台無しなんですよ。最近のハワイは昔に比べてとてもレベルアップしたレストランが増えてきた（オーナーや料理ディレクターが日本人か日系のところが増えたのでという理由も少なくない）ので、今回はビックリするくらい料理でした。あくまでもフードアナリスト（レストランの格付けとかしております）としての私の極めて個人的な見解です。

As mentioned in the experience, when I went to the reception after 5 o'clock, there was a huge line. After the reception, there was the purchase of leis and photo taking, which seemed to take some time. The seating was full. Since the food was served from the front seats, I was nervous that there might not be any food left by the time it got to the back, but they kept replenishing it, so I was able to eat plenty. The dish with pork steamed in leaves and the dessert were delicious. The view of the harbor and Kona at sunset was amazing and beautiful!! The luau was packed with Kahiko, hula, Tahitian, and fire performances. However, my child got tired and fell asleep halfway through, but they were satisfied with the food. It was a lot of fun.

体験談にあったように、5時過ぎに受付にいったらすごい行列でした。受付の後にレイの購入と写真撮影があり、それに時間がかかっていたようです。
席は満席でした。ご飯が前の席から順にとのことで、後の席だったのでご飯がなくなるかとドキドキしましたが、どんどん足してくれていたので、たっぷり食べられました。豚を葉っぱで蒸した料理やデザートがおいしかったです。
夕暮れ時のハーバーとコナの景色が最高で素敵でした！！ルアウも、カヒコ、フラ、タヒチアン、ファイヤーものなど満載。ただ、子供は疲れて途中で寝てしまいましたが、子供もご飯は満足していました。楽しかったです。

I was hoping to see more of the hula "Auwana" since I'm learning hula, but there were many Tahitian performances, and I felt it was an Americanized entertainment show. However, if you approach it with that mindset, you can enjoy it quite a bit.

フラを習っているので、｢アウアナ｣のフラをもう少し見られるかと期待していたのですが、タヒチアンが多く、アメリカナイズされたエンターテイメントショーだな、と思いました。そう思って臨めば、十分楽しめました。

Loved the Super Ambassador package! We were always in front on shows & we didn’t have to worry about where to go next because everything is planned out for us by our personal guide. Best part, I got a 5% discount thru my work.

Just got back to our hotel and my wife and I really enjoyed this experience. The sunset was stunning and we even got to see some whales! The captain and crew were really nice and friendly. My wife loved her cocktail and I got a Mana Wheat beer which was good. The food was nothing too special but my wife and I enjoyed it anyways. I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. If you're not expecting a five star restaurant experience, you will enjoy it too.

Wew had a great night, staff were great, it was a shame about the wind coming up

They provided free pickup to and from our hotel. The party was appropriate size. The food was surprisingly good. The crews we're all friendly and they made sure everybody was having a good time. The scenery was absolutely amazing and took loads of great photos. We saw some dolphins follow us and it was a pleasant bonus. We will definitely come back for the next trip.
The only minor problem was they picked us up at 4pm, dropped us off at the pier 4:10pm and we had to wait until 5pm to board the boat.

My husband and I throughly enjoyed the sunset cruise which happened to be on New Year’s Day 2019!
We were impressed by the professionalism and punctuality of the crew from start to finish.
We were picked up by their shuttle who pick up from Waikiki, cost was included. They arranged this at the time of booking.
Our favorite part of the cruise was the intimacy & the fact that we were able to see a whale!
There were 25-30 guests and the catamaran felt spacious and comfortable.
Tips; where something comfortable, long sleeves or sweater is a must. It gets quite windy and chilly. Photo opportunities are endless. Have fun and make sure to purchase the “sippy cup.” It’s a nice keepsake, but most of all it’s essentially more bang for your buck if you’ll be drinking more than the 1 drink ticket that is provided.
Oh and make sure to take Dramamine if you’re worried. about getting seasickz it can be a rocky one. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

The tour itself was great. Getting to stop at some sightseeing areas and enjoy the PCC was definitely a highlight. Could have spent more time at the Dole Plantation and the PCC. The driver Rob was obnoxious however. He talked non stop very loudly and it was difficult to decifer what was fact and what was BS. He talked non stop about himself and we got to the PCC later than anticipated so had less time there.

The buffet was definitely the worst. I forced myself to eat it...

The dance show was impressive and fantastic, so I recommend having a meal separately and just watching the show.

ブュッフェがとにかく 不味さは No.1でした
我慢して食べましたが…

ダンスショーは見応えあり 最高ですので 食事は別でされて ショーのみ観るのがおススメです

It was good my friends and I really enjoyed it. The view was breathtaking & the crew on board were so friendly and helpful. I am a picky eater so the food was alright to me however my friends really enjoyed it. If prone to seasickness, I recommend you take medication before getting onto the boat.

I went on this cruise with my friends as we all met in Hawaii for a little vacation. This dinner cruise was wonderful. We got to see the sunset and the food was delicious however we were just happy to be surrounded by great company and the view. If driving out keep in mind the traffic as it will get busy.

The tour was okay. To begin with the driver did not wait or call us when we were at the hotel. We called the company so many times and they gave us info that the bus is late and then again in 10 minutes one says the bus left us! It was a horrible experience. I would believe they would atleast call us. But even then we tried to ask to meet the driver elsewhere to catch up on the tour and there was a long wait before they could say yes! The dispatcher lady was helpful but then the driver not so much. I didn't like how the driver kept on talking even though the crowd was asleep. Most tours I have been has a guide talking and interacting with you while the driver drives so its more fun but these have the driver drive and speak on microphone which was disappointing! The tour itself was okay because with the better tour guide it could have been much better. Do not miss the Polynesian Cultural Center. Could spend a good half a day there.

I had some time for sightseeing, so I participated somewhat on a whim. The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, and there were many local specialties, allowing me to enjoy my meal. The show featured dances from various cultures, and I was glad to have participated.

観光に時間があったため、何となく参加しました。
ビュッフェは種類が多く、名産がたくさんおいてあり楽しみながら食事することができました。ショーは色々な文化のダンスが見ることができ参加してよかったです。

I think the backstage tour before the show was a very valuable experience. We were able to wear the dancers' costumes and take photos, and they shared behind-the-scenes stories mixed with jokes, which made the show ten times more enjoyable. The green room was also a lovely space where you can definitely feel a "special hospitality." Additionally, since our seats were in the front row, we got to shake hands and hug the dancers, Michael, and Elvis, making it an incredibly rewarding show!

ショーが始まる前のバックステージツアーはとても貴重な体験だったと思います。ダンサーの衣装を実際に身につけて写真撮影ができたり、ショーの裏話をジョークを混じえて紹介してくれたりして、おかげでショーが１０倍楽しめました。グリーンルームも素敵な空間で「特別なおもてなし感」を味わえること請け合いです！　また、席が最前列だったのでダンサー、マイケル、エルヴィスと実際に握手したりハグしてもらったりと、それはそれはお得感満載なショーでした！

For dinner, we opted for the buffet since it was around the time we would be eating anyway, and it was pretty much what I expected. In hindsight, I think it might have been nice to join after having something at a restaurant during happy hour. The tables were cramped, there were a lot of people, and waiting in line for the buffet was tiring. The variety of dishes was decent. I tried some things I don't usually eat, like Ahi Poke and Lomilomi Salmon, and they were delicious.

The show started with a Polynesian theme, set around Elvis landing in Hawaii. MJ also made an appearance. Since both of them have passed away, we can't see the real ones, but I enjoyed the American entertainment; the singing and dancing were great. I was satisfied.

I wonder if it was just Elvis and MJ? It would have been nice to see GAGA or Taylor Swift as well. I wish I knew who would be performing and when.

夕食は始まる時間、どっちにしろ食べる時間だろうからということでビュッフェ付きのものにしましたが　まあまあ思っていた通りでした。
どこか レストランのHAPPY HOURで頂いてからの参加でもよかったかな～と今となっては思います。
テーブルも狭いし、人が多いし　ビュッフェなので順番待ちで疲れたな～という感じでした。品数はまあまあでした。Ahi Poke や　Lomilomi Salmon など　普段食べないものがあったので挑戦してみましたが　美味しかったです。

ポリネシアの要素を取り入れ内容で　エルビスがハワイに上陸したという設定でショーが始まります。MJも登場します。
本物は二人とも亡くなっているので見ることはもできませんけど、アメリカのエンターテイメンをたのしめました歌も踊りもよかったです。満足です。

エルビスとMJだけなのでしょうか？GAGAやテイラースイフトなどみれたらよかったのにな～。だれがいつ出るかが分ればいいな～と思います。

Our family enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise. Unfortunately it was cloudy so we didn’t have much of a sunset, but like others mentioned you just had to get up and go out on the deck as they don’t make any announcement. The food was okay. Service was great. The entertainment was good as well. But i’m not sure It was worth the money so I probably wouldn’t do it again.

It was amazing! I found this tour when I was hesitant about the large dinner cruises. It was a small group, and since there were hardly any Japanese people, the atmosphere was lively and very much like a party abroad! Some people got completely soaked from the splashes, but they enjoyed it nonetheless. The Mai Tai, which is also the name of the boat, comes right from the tap (laughs). Don't forget to bring a jacket, wear something that can get wet, and if you're drinking, make sure to bring your ID. I will definitely join again next time.

最高でした！
サンセットクルーズはしたいものの、大型船のディナークルーズばかりで気乗りがしなかった時に見つけたこのツアー。
少人数で、しかも日本人はほとんどいないので盛り上がり方も海外風の大騒ぎ！
波しぶきで思い切り濡れていた方もいましたが、それさえも楽しんでいました。
船の名前でもあるマイタイはなんと蛇口から出てきます(笑)
上着、濡れても良い格好、お酒を飲む方はIDをお忘れなく。
次回もまた参加します。