All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I participated on New Year's Day with hopes that 2018 would be a wonderful year.

The departure point for the catamaran was a bit hard to find, but I asked someone at a nearby shop and managed to locate it.

When boarding the cruise, you will have to step into the water from the sandy beach, so it's recommended to wear flip-flops or go barefoot.

There were many participants from countries other than Japan, allowing us to enjoy an international atmosphere.

The sight of the large sun slowly setting over the coastline is breathtaking. This tour allows you to feel the grandeur of Hawaii's nature. The boat returns just after the sun has completely set, so you can thoroughly enjoy the view of the sunset.

The boat has a restroom, but be careful not to drink too much water (laughs).

2018年が素晴らしい１年になるよう願いを込めて、元旦に参加しました。

カタマラン出港場所が少し分かりにくく、
近くのお店の人に聞いて見つけました。

クルーズに乗り込む時は、砂浜から船に乗るため、水に足が浸かる形となります。乗る時はビーチサンダルか裸足がオススメです。

日本人以外の参加者の方も多く、インターナショナルな雰囲気が味わえます。

海岸線に大きな太陽がゆっくりと沈んでいく様子は圧巻です。
ハワイの自然の雄大さを感じられるツアーです。
夕日が完全に沈み終わった頃に船が帰着するので、日が沈んでいく様子をじっくりと楽しむことができました。

船にトイレは付いていますが、水分の取りすぎには要注意かも（笑）。

I attended with my colleagues on August 15. We had diamond seats, but we arrived a bit late, so we had to wait in line for a little while, but we really enjoyed the show. The food had limited options and wasn't very tasty, but the show was truly great. The male dancers were quite impressive, and each of them did something secretly funny, which kept us laughing the whole time. The female dancers were also very lovely, and it seemed like the men from our company were quite captivated (laughs). I would like to go again, but since the food was lackluster, next time I want to just watch the show.

8月15日に会社の仲間と参加しました。ダイヤモンドシートですが少し遅れたのでこれまた少し並びましたがショーは楽しめました。
食事は種類も少なく、あまり美味しくなかったですが、ショーが本当に良かったです。男性のダンサーはかなり迫力あるし、各々がこっそり面白い事をしてくれるし終始笑っていられました。女性のダンサーもとても素敵で会社の男性陣はかなり魅了されてたようでした（笑）
また行きたいですが、食事がイマイチなので次はショーだけを見たりしたいです。

I had to wait quite a long time to exchange my tickets. However, there was a slight sense of superiority as only those with Diamond Seats were allowed to enter at the last moment.

Benefits of the Diamond Seats:
The central front row is indeed central, but the show also faces the sides, so I didn't feel much of an advantage. They say dinner is prioritized, but those without Diamond Seats were the first to be ushered in for meals, and the staff said nothing about it. The crowd was mostly from Southeast Asia. The food was also mediocre.

For just the show, the price of the Diamond Seats seems a bit excessive.

チケット交換にかなりの時間並ばされました。しかしギリギリでダイヤモンドシートだけが優先に入場出来るタイミングで少しの優越感。
ダイヤモンドシートのメリット
中央前列、確かに中央だけどショーはサイドにも向いてやるのでメリットを感じない
ディナーも優先と言ってるがダイヤモンドシート以外が最初に食事に流れこむがスタッフは何も言わず。流れこむのは東南アジア
食事もイマイチ
ショーだけにダイヤモンドシートの料金は勿体無いかな

I had previously taken the catamaran during the day and found it very pleasant, so this time I chose this plan to enjoy the sunset, the catamaran, and some drinks! The catamaran was indeed enjoyable! The weather was great, and the sunset was amazing! There were not only beers but also Mai Tais and sparkling wine. They were delicious!

Last time I went, it was quite windy and cold, so I brought a long-sleeved hoodie, which was just right. However, it seemed tough for those who are prone to seasickness... If you don’t get seasick, I recommend the catamaran over the luxurious sunset cruise!

お昼のカタマランは以前乗ったことがあり、とても気持ち良かったので、今回は是非サンセットとカタマランとお酒を楽しめるこのプランにしました！
やっぱりカタマランは気持ち良かった！天気がよくて、サンセットも最高でした！アルコールも、ビールだけじゃなくてマイタイやスパークリングワインもありました。美味しかったです！
前回乗ったとき、風がかなりあり寒かったので、長袖のパーカーを持参したところ、ちょうどいい具合でした。
ただ、船酔いしやすい人はつらそうでした…。船酔いしないならば、豪華サンセットクルーズよりもカタマランがおすすめです！

I didn't have high expectations for the buffet, but it was better than I thought. The theater performance, especially the highlight fire dance, was wonderful. I felt there could have been more solo dance parts for the hula.

ビュッフェはあまり期待していませんでしたが、思った以上に良かったです。
演劇も目玉となるファイヤーダンスが素晴らしかったです。
フラのソロパートのダンスがもっとあっても良い気がしました。

We participated as a family of four. This was our fourth trip to Hawaii, but it was our first time at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
On the bus ride there, we enjoyed the scenery as we passed along the east coast of the island. The guide's commentary was also great.
Since it was a tour that included only dinner and the show, we didn't get to explore much of the center, but I felt it was a very beautiful and pleasant-themed park.
The show was story-driven and entirely in English, but I was able to understand it well enough. Above all, I was overwhelmed by the scale of it. The final fire dance was spectacular, and the crowd was really excited.
Next time, I definitely want to go during the day.

親子４人で参加しました。４回目のハワイですが、初めてのポリネシア文化センターでした。
行きのバスでは、島の東海岸を通るので、景色を楽しむことができました。ガイドさんのトークも良かったです。
夕食とショーのみのツアーだったので、センター内は少ししか回れませんでしたが、とても綺麗で良い雰囲気のテーマパークだと感じました。
ショーはストーリー仕立てで、全部英語でしたが、十分理解できました。何よりそのスケールに圧倒されました。最後のファイヤーダンスは圧巻でした。外人大盛り上がりでした。
今度は是非昼間から行きたいです。

On the third day of our five-day stay in Hawaii, we attended the Rock-a-Hula show. There is a dedicated venue for the Rock-a-Hula show inside the Royal Hawaiian Center in the heart of Waikiki, making it easily accessible from any hotel in the downtown area. The same building also has many popular shops, so we enjoyed shopping before and after the show. I think it's a good idea to incorporate shopping into your plans.

Since we opted for the dinner and show package, we were welcomed with a drink and guided to a special table right in front of the stage before the show started. Although there were many empty seats, it was a bit disappointing that we were seated right next to other reserved guests. I wish they had used the seating more spaciously. The table already had lobster dishes set up, so we could start eating as soon as we sat down. The taste of the food was average. It felt luxurious with steak and lobster, but the flavor was just ordinary. The highlight was the show. Just as we finished our meal, the show began. The dedicated singers and dancers performed hula dances, songs related to Hawaii, Michael Jackson songs, and Elvis Presley songs right in front of us. True to its name, the live performance was powerful. We watched the show for about an hour, and it concluded with a finale.

ハワイ滞在5日間のうちのちょうど真ん中の３日目に、ロック・ア・フラ・ショーに参加しました。ワイキキ中心街のロイヤルハワイアンセンター内にロック・ア・フラ・ショーの専用の施設があるので、中心街のホテルかならどのホテルからでもすぐに行けます。同じ建物には、人気のショップがたくさんあるので、ショーの前後に買い物も楽しめました。買い物の予定も組み込んでおいてもいいと思います。
私たちはディナーアンドショーにしたので、ショーが始まるまでに、ウェルカムドリンクがあり、ステージ真ん前の特設テーブルに誘導されました。たくさん席が空いていたのに、他の予約客とすぐ隣の席にされてしまったのが少し残念でした。もっとゆったりと席を使ってくれたらと思います。テーブルにはすでにロブスター料理が置いてあり、着席してすぐに食べることができました。料理の味は普通でした。ステーキやロブスターで豪華な感じですが、味は普通です。よかったのは、ショーです。料理を食べ終わった頃ショーが始まります。フラダンス、ハワイにまつわる歌、マイケルジャクソンの歌、エルビスプレスリーの歌などを、専属の歌手とダンサーが目の前で披露してくれます。ロックというだけあって、生演奏での演奏も迫力があります。1時間ほどショーを見て、フィナーレとなりました。

I had an awesome experience! Why would need 50 characters?

I requested premium seats, but half of the venue was premium seating, so I didn't feel particularly favored. I did arrive early and was seated in the front row, though. The dancing was excellent, but it was a dinner show with singing and dancing, not a luau ceremony.

プレミアムシートを指定しましたが、会場の半分はプレミアムシートで特に優遇されている感じはしませんでした。早めに行って並んだので一番前の座席ではありましたけど。踊りは上手でしたが、歌とダンスのディナーショーでルアウという儀式ではなかったです。

First, we had a meal at the buffet, which included a simple hula dance show. Guests can join in and have fun dancing together. The food was delicious, especially the carved roast beef and the sherbet for dessert. There was also a treasure hunt game for small children. The show featured live music, and the female singer's voice was particularly good. I highly recommend it.

最初にバフェで食事をしますが、簡単なフラダンスショーがあります。お客さんも一緒に踊ったりして盛りあげてもらえます。食事も美味しかった。ローストビーフの切り分けや、デザートのシャーベットがGood.小さな子供には宝探しゲームもあった。ショーは生演奏で特に女性歌手の歌声がよかった。おすすめです。

The traditional hula dance in Hawaii was filled with well-known dance songs, and I couldn't stop smiling from start to finish.

The cast was really close, and their spirit of service was outstanding! I highly recommend the dinner show! The food included lobster, meat, salmon, and Hawaiian coffee for dessert, making it very filling.

I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Hawaii! I think families, couples, and friends can all enjoy it!

ハワイ伝統のフラダンスから誰もが知っているダンスソングナンバーがいっぱいで最初から最後まで笑顔が止まりませんでした

キャストさんとの距離が本当に近くてサービス精神も満点！ディナーショーおすすめです！
お料理もロブスター、お肉、サーモン、食後にはハワイアンコーヒーも付いていてボリューム満点でした

またハワイに来た際は是非参加したいです！
家族、カップル、友達幅広く楽しめると思います♪

We’ve been to many Luaus over the years but this one was the best ever. It was personal, informative, and super entertaining. Definitely recommend to others. Each guest felt involved without big crowds and big lines.

We had a blast. Staff and skipper were sensational. Good drinks and a bloody good time!

Good food but the show was definitely the best part of the night. Spend a few extra bucks and get the premium seating with valet service. The stage makes it good regardless if you are up front but being up front was great.

I participated for the first time on a Friday night when the Hilton had fireworks. I thought the fireworks would be far away, but they were quite close and very beautiful! After that, I enjoyed the stunning night sky filled with stars. There wasn't anything particularly eventful, but the relaxed hour and a half spent sipping Mai Tais and wine was fantastic. Next time, I definitely want to go sailing during the day!

初めて参加しました。ヒルトンの花火がある金曜の夜に。花火は遠くからかなー、と思っていたのですが、かなり近くでとってもきれい！その後夜空の美しい星空も楽しめました。特にイベントらしいものはありませんでしたが、マイタイやワインを飲みながらゆったり流れる約一時間半の時間は最高でした。今度は昼のセーリングにぜひ行きたいです！

Total package from online reservation, round-trip Transportation, LARGE SHIP, meal, entertainment & position of ship for Friday Night Fireworks over Waikiki, panoramic views of Waikiki, & stunning sunset, easily 5 STARS. Must Do Activity.

I arrived a little after 5 PM and was surprised to see about 15 people already in line. None of them were Japanese, though...

While waiting, there were drinks available, and since it was in a corridor, the sunlight wasn't an issue.

I completed the check-in without any problems and felt great with the lei around my neck. Since I had a premium seat, I was able to go to the buffet first, which was a relief for someone like me who loves to eat a lot. I was in the fourth row from the front, and my neighbor happened to be Japanese, which made it comfortable.

The staff and the show were all in English, but even if you don't understand, it was enjoyable enough. There were hardly any dishes I couldn't eat, and everything was delicious, leaving me quite full. (The corn was different from what I'm used to in Japan, so I didn't quite like it.)

I wish the photos were a bit cheaper, so I deducted points for that.

17時過ぎには到着しましたが、
既に15人位並んでいてビックリ。皆さん、日本人ではないのに。。。
待っている所ではドリンクもありましたし、通路なので日差しも大丈夫。

受付も問題なく終え、レイを掛けて気分も上々。
プレミアシートだけあって、優先してビッフェを取りに行けたのは、
大食いの自分にとって助かりました。
前から4列目で、隣はたまたまか分かりませんが、日本の方で過ごしやすかったです。
係の方や、ショー自体は英語オンリーですが、分からなくても十分楽しめる内容でした♪
食事も食べれないものは殆ど無く、美味しく頂いて腹が膨れました。
（コーンだけが、日本のものと異なっていたのか合わなかった）

写真がもう少し安いとよかったので、そこだけ評価マイナスしました。

We used the service with three family members. There were only two other Japanese groups, and most of the participants were from Europe and America. Therefore, the staff provided all instructions in English, and they spoke very quickly. As someone who is not good at English at all, I could hardly understand anything (laughs). The staff didn't pay extra attention just because I was Japanese, so a certain level of English proficiency is essential. In fact, it might be better to try to communicate in broken English, as it could make other participants feel more comfortable.

If you can get past that, the atmosphere of everyone having fun together is really enjoyable, and the sunset is incredibly beautiful. I hope this helps!

家族3人で利用させてもらいました。他に日本人グループは2組だけで、ほとんどが欧米人の参加者。なのでスタッフもオール英語の案内。しかも早口のマシンガントーク。英語が全くダメな私はほぼ聞き取れませんでした（笑）スタッフも日本人だからということで気にかけてくれるわけではありませんので、ある程度の英語力は必須です。それどころか、他の参加者に気を使わせてしまうので、下手な英語でもコミュニケーションをとるようにした方がいいと思います。
そこをクリアすれば、みんなでワイワイやる雰囲気はとても楽しい（楽しそう）ですし、夕日も最高に綺麗です。参考になれば。

The lower rank of the reserved menu consists of a self-service buffet meal under a tent outside the venue before the performance. The high-level group has their meal seated at tables below the stage. We entered the venue after eating in the tent, but we were in the second-floor seats. The concert starts after the meal.

However, during the meal and on stage, the Hawaiian dancers worked hard to entertain us. The impersonators were only Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, so I wished I could have seen Lady Gaga. My high school freshman daughter, who was with me, seemed to feel like it was all American oldies and yawned.

予約のメニューのランク下は、開演前に会場外のテントの下でセルフビュッフェ式の食事となります。ハイレベルなグループは舞台下でテーブルに座ったままの食事です。我々はテントで食べた後に会場内に入りましたが、二階席。食事の後にコンサートが始まります。
でも食事中も舞台でも、ハワイアンダンサーが一生懸命に盛り上げてくれました。そっくりさんはプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンだけだったので、レディーガガを観たかったなあ。一緒にいた高1の娘はアメリカの懐メロばかりに感じてあくびをしておりました。

I was able to experience a refreshing atmosphere, a cool breeze, and stylish music that felt extraordinary! The sunset was beautiful and truly moving!

雰囲気、爽やかな風、おしゃれな音楽非日常を味わうことができました！サンセットもキレイで感動だったー！

The show is held on the rooftop, so it was cool, and at first, the sunset was dazzling, making sunglasses a must. I didn't want to wait in line, so I went early and got a seat in the front row on the side. It was a great view, and it was the best seat for taking photos. If you're going to watch, it's better to be up front. The audience was mixed with people from various countries, which was nice in a way. There seemed to be many people from the United States, but since there were attendees from different countries, if you can strike up a conversation, you might enjoy yourself before the show starts.

The food was decent, within acceptable limits, but if you don't have a good seat, you might not finish eating before the show begins. The kids were thrilled and very excited. In addition to the hula, there was also a fire show at the end, so I don't think you'll get bored. I think it's something you should see at least once.

ショーは屋上で行われるため、まあ、涼しいのと、最初は夕日が眩しかったので、サングラス必須でした。
並ぶのが嫌だったので、早めにいったところ、席はサイドの最前列。非常によく見れるし、撮影にも最高の席でした。どうせ観るなら前方がいいですよね。観客席は各国の人と相席なので、それはある意味良かったです。アメリカ本国の人が多かったようですが、各国から集まっていたので、会話ができれば、ショーの始まる前は楽しめるかと思います。
食事はまあまあですが、許容範囲で、いい席でないと、ショーの始まる前に食べ終わらないかもしれません。子供も喜んで大興奮でした。フラだけでなく、ファイヤーショーも最後にあり、飽きることはないかと思います。これも一度は観たほうがいいと思います。

We had never been to Hawaii or a Luau before...SO happy this set the bar for us! Food was great! Service was fantastic! The show left us with pit mouthes open...it was INCREDIBLE! We would definitely go back!

I am sensitive to boats, so I took motion sickness medication before boarding, but there was no rocking. The staff took photos and made the experience enjoyable, and it went by in a flash. I really enjoyed the cruise.

船に弱いので、酔い止めの薬を飲んで乗船しましたが、
揺れも無く、スタッフの方々が写真を撮ってくれたり、
盛り上げてくれて楽しくあっという間だったです。
クルーズを満喫させて貰いました。

I attended with my son and his wife. We completed the check-in on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center and waited in front of the buffet venue. Until the venue guidance began, we had to wait on the 4th floor at our leisure, so arriving earlier than the designated time doesn't mean you can enter sooner. The buffet was plentiful, featuring a whole roasted pig and roast beef, and it was delicious. After the buffet, we moved to the show venue. Since entry was based on the order of the line, the earlier you lined up, the sooner you could enter. My husband, a fan of Elvis Presley, was looking forward to this show, so we lined up early. The show started with the history of Hawaii and, as the title suggests, was a fusion of hula and rock? There were impersonators who moved around the venue, shaking hands and giving out scarves, creating a lively atmosphere just like a real show. It was fun with hula, impersonators, and fire dancing. After the show, there was also a photo opportunity with the impersonators.

息子夫婦と一緒に参加しました。
ロイヤルハワイアンセンター４Fで受付を済ませブッフェ会場前で待機。
会場案内が始まるまでは思い思いに4Fフロアで待つことになるので、指定時間より早く行っても早く入れるわけではありません。
ブッフェは豚の丸焼きやローストビーフ等充実していて美味しかったです。
ブッフェが終わるとショーの会場へ移動。こちらは並び順なので早く並べば早く会場に入れます。私達はプレスリーファンの夫がこのショーを楽しみにしていたので早めに並びました。
ショーはハワイの歴史から始まり、題名の通りフラとロックの融合？プレスリーは本物のショーのように、そっくりさんが会場を回り握手をしたり、マフラーをプレゼントしたりと会場は大盛り上がりでした。
フラあり、そっくりさんあり、ファイヤーダンスありで楽しかったです。
ショー終了後はそっくりさんとの写真撮影タイムもありました。

We used this for our honeymoon trip.
This was our first time experiencing the cast show.
Although most of the staff and cast members didn't speak much Japanese, the check-in and dining processes went very smoothly, and we had a wonderful time.
The facility was very clean and stylish. Especially in the waiting hall when we entered as VIPs, we were served very cute snacks, which made my wife very happy.
The show itself featured famous impersonations that even people in their 20s like us know, and it was so diverse that we were completely absorbed, with no time to catch our breath.

I definitely want to use this again on our next trip to Hawaii.

新婚旅行にて利用させて頂きました。
今回初めて、キャストショーを利用させて頂きました。
スタッフの方キャストの方殆ど日本語はあまり話せない様でしたが、受付や食事等とてもスムーズに進み大変楽しいひと時を味わえました。
施設内はとても清潔でおしゃれな空間でした。特にVIPで入場した際の待合のホールではとても可愛らしいおつまみを提供して頂き妻も満足しておりました。
ショー自身は20代の私達でも知っている有名な人のものまねショーとなど客席をMAXまで使用したショーなど多彩で息をつく暇も無いほどに見入ってしまうほどでした。

又、次回ハワイへ旅行の際は利用したいと思った一つでした。

Wonderful dinner and show impersonators spot on and interactive with audience fire show was a wow factor dancers and singers wonderful excitement, something that my wife and I would do again.

Best luau ever! Food was amazing! Drinks were strong! ❤️

Amazing experience!! The food, service, setting and ambiance is outstanding. Highly recommend and do the 7 course meal, so worth it!!

We took the sunset cruise and enjoyed the meal and going out and watching the sunset on the Ocean in view of diamond head.

We participated as a family with children. First of all, I was satisfied with the buffet, but I felt the time was too short. Right at the start, the kids were called to participate in games. After that, we danced together and it seemed fun, but we hardly had time to eat. Once we finished our meal, we quickly moved to the show venue, so it would have been nice to enjoy a bit more chatting.

As for the show, the hula was impressive, but one of the women dancing clearly fell behind and made mistakes, and there were some who seemed like amateurs. A few cast members dressed as celebrities appeared, but I only knew their names and couldn't tell if they resembled the actual celebrities. Moreover, the celebrities I recognized hardly sang, and there wasn't much dancing, which was disappointing. There was a woman who sang well, but there were very few songs I knew, which was a bit unfortunate. Some family members even got sleepy during the show. However, we did get to see a fire dance towards the end, which, although the time was quite short, was impressive and fun. Overall, since we were in Hawaii, I chose "a little disappointed" because I really wanted to see the hula properly.

子連れの家族で参加しました。
まず、ブッフェの内容には満足でしたが、時間が短かったと感じました。
開始すぐに子供たちは呼び出され、ゲームに参加しました。
その後、一緒にダンスを踊り、楽しそうでしたが、ほとんど食事はさせられませんでした。
私たちも、一通り食べたらすぐショーの会場に移動となったので、もう少しお喋りしながら楽しめたら良かったです。
ショーに関しては、フラは見ごたえがありましたが、踊っている女性の一人が明らかに遅れをとったり振りを間違えたり、素人のような人が混ざっていました。
有名人に扮したキャストが数名でてきましたが、名前しか知らず、似ているのかどうなのか良く分かりませんでした。また知っている有名人もほぼ歌っておらず、ダンスもあまりなく、がっかりでした。
歌が上手な女性の方がおりましたが、知っている歌が非常に少なく、ちょっと残念でした。
家族にはショーの間に眠くなったものもおりました。
ただ、最後の方にファイヤーダンスが見られて、時間はかなり短かったですが見ごたえがあり楽しかったです。
トータルとしては、やはりせっかくのハワイなので、せめてフラはちゃんと見たかったため「少しがっかり」を選びました。