All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The yachts floating offshore in the sunset were very impressive, like a painting.

The photo taken before boarding became a nice keepsake.

The boarding area was easily accessible and comfortable.

夕日に浮かぶ沖合いのヨットが
絵画のようでとても印象的でした

乗る前に撮ってくれた写真も記念に
なりました

乗り場もアクセスしやすく
快適でした

I was worried about the weather and whether the fireworks would be launched, but they started as scheduled at 8 PM, and I was able to enjoy the fireworks from the boat. After that, we cruised near Diamond Head, and the night view of Waikiki was beautiful.

花火が打ち上げられるか天候が心配でしたが、予定通り8時から打ち上げられ、船上から花火を堪能できました。その後、ダイヤモンドヘッド近辺までクルーズして、ワイキキの夜景がきれいでした。

I always used to go catamaran sailing in Waikiki, but it was my first time on a Friday night. The cruise after sunset was wonderful, and with the calm sea and a sky full of stars, I was reminded once again of how great Hawaii is.

Speaking of Friday nights, there are the Hilton fireworks, and seeing the fireworks from the sea offers a panoramic view that feels different from watching them up close, which was really nice.

It seems that both Friday night and sunset cruises often get fully booked, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. By the way, alcoholic beverages are available for free flow. I enjoyed about three glasses of sparkling wine.

ワイキキでは必ずカタマランセーリングを利用していましたが、金曜夜は初めての利用でした。サンセット後のクルージングでしたが穏やかな海と満点の星に「やっぱりハワイはいいな～」とあらためて感じることができました。
金曜夜と言えばヒルトン花火ですが、海から見る花火はパノラマミックで近くで見るのとはまた違った感じでよかったです。
金曜夜はもちろん、サンセットクルーズも予約で満席になることが多いようです。ご利用の際には事前予約をおススメします。
ちなみにアルコール類がフリーフローでいただけます。スパークリングワインを3杯ほどいただきました。

Thank you very much for your help.
I was disappointed that the guest I was looking forward to wasn't there on the day, but the band that performed was very good, and the food and atmosphere were excellent.
If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to use your services.

大変お世話になりました。
当日、目当てのゲストではなかったので残念でしたが、当日のバンドの方達もとてもよく、お料理、雰囲気とても良かったです。
またハワイに行く時がありましたら是非利用させていただきたいと思っております。

We participated during our honeymoon. Initially, I wanted to see a fire dance and did some research, but there weren't any interesting options close to our hotel (Royal Hawaiian), so we booked this show, which seemed to have a lot of content beyond just the fire dance.

I'm in my 30s and don't know much about Elvis or American songs from before that era. However, I think the show is enjoyable even if you don't know the songs. The overwhelming vocal talent and powerful dancing are definitely highlights.

We chose a dinner plan, but I felt that the time between the end of dinner and the start of the show was a bit long. The meal was satisfactory. If I go again, I think I would prefer just the show with one drink included.

新婚旅行中に参加しました。
当初はファイヤーダンスが見たいと思い、色々調べていたのですが、自分たちのホテル(ロイヤルハワイアン)から近いところで興味を引く催行が無く、ファイヤーダンス以外も盛りだくさんの内容で楽しめそうなこのショーを予約しました。

当方30代でエルビスやそれより前のアメリカの曲はあまり知りません。ですが、わからなくても楽しめる内容になっていると思います。
圧倒的な歌唱力とパワフルなダンスが見ものです。

ディナー付きのプランを選択しましたが、ディナー終了からショーまでの時間が少し長いかなと感じました。食事は及第点。
次回行くのならばワンドリンク付きのショーのみでイイかなと思いました。

I should have checked the distance between my accommodation and the King Kamehameha Hotel in advance, but paying 200 for a round-trip taxi is just too far! Once I arrived, it was impossible to cancel. I had to participate, but both the show and the food were average.

The only good part was going early to explore the town of Kona and enjoying a Segway tour.

宿泊場所とキングカメハメハホテルとの位置関係を事前に確認しなかった自分が悪いんだけど 往復タクシーで200は 遠すぎ！
到着してから キャンセルしように無理！
止む終えず 参加したけど ショーも 料理も 普通

早めに行って コナの町を 散策し セグウェイツアーを楽しんだのが良かったぐらい

Due to the storm approaching the Hawaiian Islands from the previous day, the event was held indoors, and I didn't feel much benefit from the diamond seating arrangement. The meals were served buffet-style, and while there was some priority, it was mostly free seating. Additionally, there were very long lines, with a gap of over 30 minutes between the front and the back, so there's room for improvement there. As for the food, I thought it was just okay. However, the show itself was highly entertaining and very enjoyable.

前日からのストームがハワイ諸島接近で雨風強く室内での開催となり席の配置がダイヤモンドでも余りメリットを感じなかった、また食事はビッフェ式だが一応優先はあったがほぼ自由となり、また非常に長い列が発生し軽く30分以上は先頭と最後尾には差があったのでそこは改善余地あり、食事内容はまあこんなもんかなぁと思う内容だった。しかしショー自体はエンターテイメントが高く見応え充分でした。

Amazing experience. Everyone was supper nice and the entertainment was amazing as well

I made a reservation to board the cruise in time for the Hilton fireworks. The meeting point is at the beach at the end of the path lined with surfboards, located between the Halekulani and the Sheraton. Most of the participants were foreigners, but there was no problem joining even if you can't speak English. Once we set sail, they started serving drinks, including Mai Tais. There is a bartender in the middle of the boat, so you can go there to get your drinks. Although it's an all-you-can-drink option, you need to actively go and ask for more, as they won't come to you.

The Hilton fireworks aren't as impressive compared to Japanese fireworks, but the night cruise with the sea breeze was quite pleasant.

ヒルトンの花火に合わせて予約して乗船しました。集合場所は、ハレクラニとシェラトンの間にある、サーフィンボードがたくさん並べてある通路の突き当たりのビーチ。外人さんが8割方でしたが、英語が喋れなくても参加に問題はありません。出航すると、マイタイを始めドリンクを配り始めてくれます。基本的には船の真ん中にバーテンダーがいますのでそこに取りに行ってうけとります。飲み放題とはありますが、自分からどんどんもらいに行かないと、向こうからはきいてくれないです。
ヒルトンの花火、日本の花火と比べたら、大したことはありませんが、潮風を受けながらのナイトクルーズ、結構気持ち良かったです。

We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed a wonderful sunset while having a good time with wine and beer. I prefer this type of boat over large cruise ships. Whenever I visit Hawaii, I always join a tour that includes a ride on a catamaran. The special feeling that you can't experience every day is the best. I highly recommend it to everyone.

天気に恵まれ素敵な夕日を見ながら、ワインとビールで楽しいひとときを過ごすことができました。私は大型クルーズ船より今回のような船の方が好きです。ハワイに訪れると必ずカタマラン船に乗船するツアーに参加します。普段味わえない特別感が最高。皆さんにもお薦めです。

Wonderful evening on the Star of Honolulu! Entertainment & music was fantastic! A huge thank you to all the entertainers, staff, musicians, crew & captain of the ship! Our wait staff, Nicole was exceptional! They all made our evening memorable!

Greg was such a great guide, he knew a lot about the stars and different myths relating to them. He pointed out constellations and heavenly bodies throughout the night and told us about how stars played a role in Hawaiian, Asian, and European societies. You can see so many stars out there compared to the city, and the high-tech telescope got us some amazingly close views of Saturn and a nebula. This is an awe-inspiring experience!

I participated in this tour without hesitation because it offered a luau show at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, which is close to the hotel and right in the heart of Waikiki.

First, we were guided to the dining area on the terrace. The staff entertained everyone with songs and dances even before the meal started. At the end, they got everyone involved in a hula experience, which was a lot of fun. The buffet-style meal was all very delicious, and I had to be careful not to overeat.

After the meal, we were taken to the theater. Our seats were in the front row of the second floor, which I thought was a nice perk of this tour. On the first floor, the people enjoying their luxurious meals had not finished yet. I was glad to have my meal in the open-air terrace seating, which had a very relaxed atmosphere. Being on the second floor also allowed me to see the entire stage clearly.

The show began, and the dancers were singing and dancing energetically. The stage setup and production were very eye-catching. I was surprised when a dancer descended from the ceiling.

Both the hula and the songs were very captivating. The rock and roll songs and dances were great too. The Elvis Presley impersonator sounded just like him, and the excitement reached its peak when he walked around the venue, shaking hands and hugging people. After that, when Michael Jackson appeared, my husband and I were very satisfied with the nostalgic songs. He was a bit on the heavier side, but his singing and dancing were very similar.

The final fire dance was the highlight for me. It might have been the best Polynesian dance I've ever seen.

Before I knew it, we reached the finale. It was a very luxurious moment to experience both the hula and rock and roll show. I would love to participate again.

This is a highly recommended show that is worth seeing at least once.

　ホテルからも近くワイキキの中心にあるロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンターでルアウショーが観れるということで、迷わずこのツアーに参加しました。
　始めにテラスにある食事会場に案内されました。案内してくれたスタッフが食事の前から、歌や踊り踊りでみんなを楽しませてくれます。最後には、会場のみんなを巻き込んでのフラ体験で盛り上げてくれました。ブッフェ形式の食事は、どれもたいへん美味しく、食べ過ぎてしまわないように気をつけて食べました。
　食事が終わって、シアターに案内されました。座席は、２階の最前列でした。これもこのツアーの特典なのかなと思いました。１階では、豪華な食事をしている人たちの食事がまだ終わっていませんでした。私は、オープンエアのテラス席で開放的な雰囲気で食事ができてよかったと思いました。また、２階席だったので、ステージ全体が見渡せたのでよかったです。
　ショーが始まりました。ダンサーが所狭しと踊ったり歌ったりしていました。舞台装置、演出とても目を引かれました。途中でダンサーが天井からぶらさっがってきたのにはビックリでした。
　フラも歌もとても見どころがありとても引き付けられました。ロックンロールの歌や踊りもよかったです。
　エルビスプレスリーの歌声もそっくりでたいへん盛り上がりました。プレスリーが会場の中を回って握手やハグをして盛り上がりは最高潮でした。その後のマイケルジャクソンの登場で私たち夫婦も懐かしい歌に大満足でした。ちょっと太めのマイケルでしたが、歌や踊りはとても似ていました。
　最後のファイヤーダンスは、私としては一番でした。今まで見たポリネシアンダンスの中でも一番かも。
　あっという間にフィナーレを迎えました。フラとロックンロールショーの両方が見ることができたいへん贅沢なひと時でした。また参加したいツアーでした。
　一度は、見る価値のあるお勧めのショーです。

My wife and I took a Saturday evening sunset cruise while in Oahu on our honeymoon. It was the perfect ending for our trip.

The pickup was efficient and smooth from our Waikiki hotel. The crew did a great job of interacting with the guest and sharing their knowledge of the sea-life and other boats we saw. We even saw a school of dolphins! The food was also plentiful and good.

The best advice I can give, the best night to go is Friday so you can stay longer and view the fireworks, but is best to book early because it probably won't be available to book once you get to Hawaii.

I don't like being told how much to write or to do so at all. The cruise was fine

I was so happy to feel like I was watching the real thing, as Michael's performance even included detailed recreations of the MC! Overall, the quality was high, and there were funny moments along with great song selections, making it a show that people of all ages can enjoy!

マイケルのパフォーマンスでは、MCまで細かく再現されてたので本物を見ているかのような気持ちになれて嬉しかったです！
全体的にクオリティーが高く、笑える部分が含まれていたり選曲も良かったので幅広い年齢層が楽しめるショーだと感じました！

I was on a cruise with American families who had just gotten engaged. Everyone was excited with Mai Tais, but we opted for pineapple juice to avoid seasickness. The cruise was longer than expected, and there were quite a few waves offshore. In the end, we didn't get sick and were satisfied to see the sunset.

プロポーズを受けたばかりのアメリカ人ファミリーたちと一緒のクルーズでした。みんなマイタイで盛り上がっていて、私達は船酔いしたら困るのでパイナップルジュースにしました。思ったより長めのクルーズで、沖は波が結構あります。結果酔うこともなく、夕陽も見れて満足のクルーズでした。

We participated as a family! It was very fun!
Since it’s not a large cruise ship, it sways and you might get splashed in some areas. However, that actually made it more enjoyable (^ ^)♩
There were restrooms on the boat, which was reassuring.
When boarding the boat, you walk along the beach, so I think flip-flops and shorts are a good idea.
There were also people boarding in their swimsuits.

家族で参加しました！とても面白かったです！
大きな客船ではないので、揺れて場所によっては波がかかります。けれど、それが逆に楽しかったです(^ ^)♩
船には御手洗いもあったので、安心でした。
船に乗る際、ビーチを歩きますので、ビーチサンダルに短パンがいいと思います。
水着のまま乗船されている方もいました。

I was very moved.
It was truly the best!
My image of Hawaiian dance has changed.
Thank you for the great seats this time.

とても感動しました。
本当に最高‼️
ハワイアンダンスのイメージがかわりました。
今回座席もいい席で有り難うございました。

A family trip to Hawaii with my college and high school sons. Among the mostly active optional activities, the only one we included was the cast show. When we were first guided inside, we took a photo with the cast! (We purchased it as a memory after the show.) In the VIP area, delicious fruits and snacks were prepared, and we enjoyed our time there first. After that, we moved to our table seats. Since we could order a welcome drink, I ordered a Mai Tai (cocktail). It was incredibly delicious! The food was also luxurious and very tasty. Our table was right at the edge below the stage, so I was a bit worried, but we could see the show well. The impersonators of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley were very skilled, and we were enchanted by their dancing and singing. The kids seemed to have a great time as well. The only downside was that the air conditioning in the venue was quite strong, so the person next to us borrowed a large napkin to wrap around themselves. I recommend bringing a jacket!

大学生・高校生の息子を連れてのハワイ家族旅行。
ほぼアクティブなオプショナルの中で唯一入れたキャストショーでした。
最初に中に案内されるとまずキャストの方と写真をパチリ！（ショー後、思い出として購入しました)そしてVIP専用スペースには美味しい果物やお菓子が用意され、まずそこでのひと時を楽しみました。その後テーブル席へ。ウエルカムドリンクを注文出来たためマイタイ（カクテル)を頼みました。それがすごく美味しくて♡料理も豪華でとても美味しかったです。舞台すぐ下の端のテーブルでしたので、少し心配でしたがショーもよく見えました。マイケルジャクソン・エルビスプレスリーのそっくりさんもとてもお上手で踊りや歌にうっとり(^^♪子どもたちも楽しい時間を過ごせたようです。
唯一会場の冷房はかなり効いていますので隣の方は大判のナフキンを借りて羽織っておられました。上着を1枚用意されることをお勧めいたします！

The staff was friendly, and with the all-you-can-drink option and great location, it was the perfect activity for the first day. We were able to take photos at the beginning, and by the time we returned to the beach to watch the sunset, the photos were developed and available for purchase for $20. I would love to participate again if I go to Hawaii.

スタッフの感じも良く、飲み放題だし、立地も良くて、初日にはもってこいのアクティビティでした。
はじめに写真撮影をして頂けて、夕陽を見てビーチに戻る頃には現像されていて２０ドルで購入ができました。
またハワイに行くことがればまた参加したいです。

Amazing place, hospitality and food!! Enjoyed the spectacular show they had!! Great dancers and ambience!!

I participated in a cruise to see the fireworks from the sea on Friday!

I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes early and watched the sunset, but despite arriving early, there wasn't any guidance provided. However, when the time came, many people started to arrive and board the boat, so I asked someone in line and found out that it was indeed our tour. I don't think you'll be left behind, but since there isn't any guidance from them, it's better to be cautious and ask.

The activity itself was really fun! The foreigners who boarded with us were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, so the atmosphere was very lively! It was interesting to experience that American energy.

The fireworks were, of course, beautiful, but after they finished, the boat took us out to sea, and we were free to sit at the front of the boat, which made it feel close to the ocean and was very pleasant! There was also unlimited alcohol, so I could enjoy the sea and the night view while drinking. There were non-alcoholic juices available as well.

The boat had a restroom, so I don't think you'll have to worry about that. (I didn't use it, though...)

金曜日の海からの花火を見るクルージングに参加しました！

集合場所に集合時間の３０分前に行って夕日が沈むのを見ていましたが、早めに行ったのにも関わらず案内等は特になかったです。
ただ時間になるとぞろぞろとたくさんの人が来て船にも海に着いたので、並んでる人に聞いて私たちのツアーだと言うことがわかりました。
置いてかれることはないと思いますが、聞かないと特に向こうからの案内はないので気をつけたほうがいいかと思います。

アクティビティ自体はすごく楽しかったです！
一緒に乗り合わせた外国人が結婚50周年のお祝いで親戚一同で参加していたためテンションがとても高かったです！
アメリカンなテンションを体験できて面白かったです。

花火はもちろん綺麗でしたが、花火が終わった後も沖まで船を出してくれて、船の先端に座ったりするのも自由にできたので海が近くに感じて気持ちよかったです！
お酒も飲み放題なのでお酒を飲みながら海と夜景を見ることができました。
ノンアルコールのジュースもありました。

船にはトイレがついているのでトイレの心配もないと思います。（私は使いませんでしたが…）

My husband and I attended the Luau and went for the Ali seating. We were not disappointed. Service was great and so was the show. The host did a great job and gave us a few laughs. Our wait staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. Thanks for a great time!

The food was very good, and the show was good as well. My only real complaint is the time gap between events happening. We arrived and were treated to a tram tour of the botanical gardens, which is fabulous. After that we had approximately 40 minutes before the Imu ceremony where they pull the pig out of the oven. Although we further explored the gardens, there's only so many times you can admire a flower or tree. My wife and I decided to find seats (open seating for parties less than 5), and we choose poorly. The bar doesn't open until after the Imu ceremony, so we weren't able to enjoy a drink (other than water) while we waited. After the Imu ceremony, the band started playing music and the bar opened. Once the buffet started, we realized our poor choice of seats, as we were among the last tables to be signaled for the buffet. At least we had drinks by that time, but the waiting wears on you. The food was good, but once we were finished, there was only the music to listen to. Normally this is an opportunity to talk to the other guests, but the seating arrangement isn't conducive to starting a conversation with strangers.
After another 30 minutes or dead time or so, we moved from the dining area to the theater. The show was entertaining, with traditional dances and music, but it just didn't flow as a story for me. I felt like it was more of a documentary of Hawaiian dance. My wife and I were ready to go when it was over (even before).

I enjoyed the whole experience immensely! The food was great and the entertainment was fantastic! What I loved the most was that there was constantly something going on, I was never bored waiting for the next tick of the clock to happen, unlike a different luau we went to later during our trip.

This is my fifth time in Hawaii.
I have experienced the daytime catamaran cruise twice, but this is my first time doing the sunset sailing.
Drinking beer and cocktails while watching the sunset was amazing!
I'm definitely going again next year!

今回５回目のハワイ。
昼間のカタマランクルーズは２回体験していましたが、サンセットセーリングは今回が初めて。
夕日が沈むのを見ながら飲むビール、カクテル最高でした！
来年も行くゾ～！！

On the day I thought I had a reservation, I went at the scheduled time only to be told, "Your reservation was yesterday!" Feeling disappointed, I was then asked, "Would you like to join the next day's lunch cruise?" I immediately replied, "Absolutely!" and went home that day.

The next day, when I arrived at the venue, a different staff member was at the reception. After showing my voucher for confirmation, another staff member who had been nearby yesterday said, "I remember you," and I was able to board without any issues.

Once on board, there was an explanation in English that soft drinks were $5 each and the captain's special Mai Tai was $7 (if I remember correctly). I realized that the all-you-can-drink option was only available at night, so I was about to order a soft drink with a sense of resignation when a staff member named Gail said, "Come here for a moment." She asked, "You paid extra, right? So your drinks are free!"

That put me in a good mood, and I ended up drinking two cocktails, even though I usually don't drink much, and I got quite tipsy. The scenery, including the sea, was stunning, the staff were cheerful, and the cruise had fun elements like speeding up and splashing water, making it an enjoyable experience.

予約したと思った日に時間に行くと「あなたの予約は昨日よ！」と言われ、ガッカリしていると、「次の日のお昼のに乗る？」と言われたので、即座に「是非！」と伝えてその日は帰りました。
次の日、現場に行くと昨日とは違うスタッフが受付にいて、確認のためにバウチャーを見せて確認したところ、昨日近くにいてくれた別のスタッフが「あなたのこと、覚えてるわ」と言ってくれて、無事乗船させてもらえることに。
さらに乗船後に「ソフトドリンクは一杯5ドル、船長特製のマイタイは7ドル（だったかな）」と説明が英語であり、飲み放題は夜だけだったんだな、と諦め気味にソフトドリンクを頼もうとしたところ、スタッフのゲイルさんが「ちょっとこっちきて」と。聞けば「お金余計に払ってるよね？だから君の飲み物はフリーでいいよ！」といってくれました。
そこで上機嫌になってついあまり飲めないお酒を二杯飲んでしまい、すっかり酔っ払ってしまいましたが、海も含め景色は素晴らしいしスタッフは陽気で気分もよく、さらにはスピードを出して水をかぶらせるようなアトラクション的な要素もありの楽しいクルーズでした。
サンセットセーリングの体験談ではなくなってますが、そんなクルーズをしてくれる

Very nice and friendly staff. Great food and excellent show.

This is my second time participating. Last year, the event was canceled due to weather conditions, so I was really looking forward to this year. However, during my stay, I was troubled by a typhoon, and on the day of the event, it was unfortunately cloudy. Even though the tour went ahead, I was worried about the sunset. But when the time came, we were treated to a beautiful sunset! The captain and the assistant were wonderful people who kept the atmosphere lively while being attentive to our needs. Thanks to them, I had a very enjoyable time and I strongly want to participate again.

２度目の参加です
去年は天候の影響で不催行となってしまい今年こそは...と張り切っていましたが滞在中は台風に泣かされ当日もあいにくの曇り空、ツアーは決行でもサンセットはどうかな？とモヤモヤしながらヨットが出航
ところがサンセットの時間になると綺麗な夕日が！！
キャプテンとアシスタントの方も素敵な人たちで
細やかな気配りをしながらも場を盛り上げて下さいました
おかげさまで大変楽しい時間を過ごすことができ、また参加したいと強く思いました