All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

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

I was seated at the back of the standard section, but there were many people from other countries, and I couldn't say that the conversation was lively at the same table with people from America and Australia. The luau was wonderful, especially the final fire dance, which was spectacular. The food was just okay. I'm glad I was able to participate.

スタンダード席の後方の方でしたが、他国からの方も多く、アメリカ、オーストラリアからの方と同じテーブルで、会話は弾んだと言えませんでした。
ルアウは素晴らしく、特にラストのファイアーダンスは圧巻でした。
料理はまあまあでした。参加できてよかったです。

I experienced cruising on a yacht for the first time. Cruising on a yacht while feeling the wind all over my body, along with unlimited drinks and a sunset sinking on the horizon, was amazing.

初めてヨットでのクルージングを体験しました。ヨットなので直接風を全身に浴びながらのクルージング、そしてドリンク飲み放題と水平線に沈みサンセットは最高でした。

Dancers were talented. Host was impressionable but I have to say I was disappointed with the food. The waitress that tended to our table in preferred seating was not friendly or helpful. Also, the line that they sorted us in was not helpful at all for getting in.

It was a rare pattern for all five family members to visit Hawaii and the Big Island for the first time, but we participated in search of the Hawaiian experience. We arrived before 5 PM and were second in line; the first person did not have a premium seat, so we ended up with a table right in the center of the front row. The show allowed us, as first-time visitors to Hawaii, to feel the essence of Hawaii and was a fun, interactive experience for everyone. However, I believe you can enjoy it just as much without a premium seat. The premium seat included valet parking, so we used the Hilton's valet parking, but when we dropped off the car, they didn't ask for our name (they asked if we were guests, and I mentioned we were there for the show), and we didn't receive any valet parking tickets after the show, but it turned out to be free. It seems like the management is a bit casual in this regard (it might be possible to use it for free even without a premium seat).

家族5人が全員初ハワイ・初ハワイ島という今どき珍しいパターンですが、ハワイらしさを求めて参加しました。17時前に行ったところ2番目で、1番目の方はプレミアムシートではなかったため、結果として最前列ど真ん中のテーブルとなりました。ショーは初心者ハワイ組にとっては、ハワイらしさを感じることが出来、全員参加型の楽しいものでした。ただしプレミアムシートでなくとも十分楽しめると思います。プレミアムシートだとVALEET　PARKING代も含まれていましたので、ヒルトンのVALEET　PARKINGを利用しましたが、車を預ける際に名前を聞かれることもなく（宿泊者ですか？と聞かれたので、ショーを観に来たことは伝えました）、ショー終了後にVALEET　PARKINGのチケットなどももらえませんでしたが、結果的には無料でした。このあたり、アバウトな運営のようです（プレミアムでなくとも無料で利用出来るのでは・・）

I had a hard time choosing from several sunset cruises (including dinner cruises), but the result was "absolutely right!" (laughs).

On the day of the cruise, there were some clouds (which made the temperature comfortable), and the sun peeked out from time to time. With the cheerful captain and female crew guiding us, we started with a toast and enjoyed free-flowing Mai Tais, which set the perfect mood for watching the sunset. Plus, we even got a bonus view of a "rainbow" over Diamond Head!?

I think the weather can affect the experience, but for those who want to feel close to the sunset, I highly recommend this sailing for its cost performance as well.

数件あるサンセット・クルーズ(含ﾃﾞｨﾅｰ･ｸﾙｰｽﾞ)から迷いながらチョイスしま
したが、結果は『大正解！(笑)』でした。
当日は若干雲もあり(その分気温は快適)太陽が見え隠れする空模様でしたが、
陽気なキャプテン・女性クルーの案内＆“乾杯”からスタートするフリー
ドリンクのマイタイで、最高のテンションでサンセットを迎える事ができ、
更にはダイヤモンドヘッドに掛かる“レインボー”のおまけ付き!?
天候にも左右されると思いますが、身近にサンセットを感じたい方には
コストパフォーマンスも含めおすすめのセーリングだと思います。

In recent years, I've enjoyed the sunset sailing on the catamaran every time! The scenery and atmosphere are truly amazing. There are fewer Japanese people, and the staff speaks English. I feel a bit anxious since I'm not very proficient in English, but it doesn't bother me at all!

ここ数年、毎回カタマラン号のサンセットセーリングを楽しんでいます！
ほんとに景色、雰囲気、最高です。
日本人は少なめ、スタッフも英語。英語が堪能でないのでちょっと不安な感じもするのですが、ちっとも気になりません！

It was truly a wonderful dance show that moved me. I was so touched that I even shed tears, perhaps due to the high level of the dance.
By the way, the buffet was also very delicious. I had a bit of trouble eating the crab, but it was worth it, and I was very satisfied with both the roast beef and the pork.

本当に素晴らしいダンスショーで感動しました。観ているうちに涙が出てしまう程であったのも、ダンスのレベルの高さがそうさせたのかも知れません。
そうそう、ビュッフェも大変美味しかったです。カニを食べるのに少し苦労しましたが、十分お釣り来るくらい美味しかったですし、ローストビーフもポークも大満足でした。

The performance was impressive, with flames spinning like a baton, being thrown and caught, and even licked. The music and singing were wonderful, but I felt so relaxed and tired that I almost fell asleep. The lei I received on Sunday was made of nuts, while on Tuesday it was a flower lei. I wasn't sure if the photo taken at the entrance was for sale or a gift.

炎が着いた棒をバトンのように回転させたり、投げて受けたり、炎をなめたりと目を見張る迫力でした。演奏や歌も素敵でしたが、疲労があって気持ち良くて寝ちゃいそうでした。日曜日のプレゼントのレイは木の実でしたが、火曜日はお花のれいでした。入口で取ってもらった写真は販売かプレゼントか分かりませんでした。

My idea about a Luau was...some food and a little bit of Tahitian dancing on a hotel property...This is what we saw year after year walking on Kaanapali beach - Maui .

Smith Family Garden Luau IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT- worth attending. They are very well organized and offer you a unique experience!

1. You get greeted by a local girl and boy who are offering a lei and at this point you get a group picture taken- nice touch- no pressure to buy it,

2.They offer you a tour of the garden and after that you have time to wander by yourself- 50 min- until they do the pork ceremony.

3. You are invited to your table- parties 6 or more have assigned seats- very thoughtful. They have a neat system to invite you to get the food without overcrowding the area. BTW- plenty of good food and drinks.
4. During the meal they entertain you : a little bit of dancing and singing and they invite people from the crowd to teach them how to dance. It was really neat !!
4. After the meal you are invited to an outdoor theater for an 1 hour show. It was A REAL show...lights, music...put together very professional! Enough seats for everyone, you can seethe scene from every seat . At the entrance you can pick up your photos.


I think it is the only Luau worth attending :)

The bus tour guide provided explanations that were polite and very easy to understand, which was great! I would like to see a bit more variety in the meals offered.

バスツアーのお姉さんが乗車中、丁寧で非常にわかりやすく説明してくれたことがよかったです！食事の種類をもう少し増やして欲しいです。

At first, I was looking for a Polynesian show, so I felt a bit of a disconnect with shows like those featuring Presley, but the timing and location were very good, so our family of four participated. The show had a well-thought-out structure that didn't feel out of place, and the content was engaging from one act to the next, never boring. What stood out the most was the performers' genuine desire to entertain the audience. The food was also delicious. During the meal, the performers kept us entertained with their singing and dancing, which was great. We all had a wonderful time together as a family on this trip.

初めはポリネシアンショーで探してましたので、プレスリー等のショーも有り少し違和感が有りましたが、時間、立地等はとても良いので家族4名で参加しました。ショーは違和感がなく良く考えられた構成、ショーは次から次と全く飽きない内容でした。一番は出演者の皆さんがお客さんを楽しませる気持ちが伝わってきました。食事も美味しかったです。食事中も出演者の方々の飽きさせない歌、踊りも有り良いです。今回の旅行での楽しい時間が家族全員で過ごせました。

I had a great time enjoying plenty of singing and dancing. Each dancer was dedicated, and it was moving. It exceeded my expectations, and I want to go again!

歌とダンスたっぷり楽しめて大満足でした。
ダンサー、一人一人が一生懸命で感動しました。
期待していた以上で、また行きたいと思います!

We booked a Hawaiian show at the request of my elderly father, who wanted to see it during our three-generation family trip, thinking that the young grandchildren would enjoy it as well. We chose the buffet course, so the food was just okay, and the timing felt a bit rushed, but we enjoyed interacting with the dancers.

The show that followed, after moving to the audience seating, was fantastic. From the second floor, we had a great view of the stage, and the children, who had been dozing off before it started, were completely captivated once the show began. They enjoyed the high-level dancing and singing throughout. We were very satisfied with the well-structured performance.

三世代家族旅行で、ハワイアンショーが観たいと言う高齢の父の希望で、これなら若い孫たちもそこそこ楽しめるかなと予約しました。
バイキングのコースにしたので、食事はこんなものかなという程度で、時間も慌ただしかったですが、ダンサーさん達とのやり取りを楽しめました。
その後の客席に移動してのショーは最高でした。
２階席からはステージがとても良く見え、始まるまでウトウトしていた子ども達も、ショーが始まってからはステージに釘付けで、レベルの高いダンスに歌にと終始楽しめました。
とても良く構成されたパフォーマンスに大満足でした。

Great crew, comfy boat, tasty drinks. Can definitely recommend this evening cruise!

We participated as a family.
The show had various types, including performances for men only, women only, modern styles, and introductions to Hawaiian royalty, so we were never bored. It was a bit amusing to see the same dancers come out multiple times in different costumes. According to a hula expert in our group, the level of hula was also very high.
The food was delicious, but when we were leisurely eating, they started clearing things away around 7 PM. (I wanted a second helping of watermelon...)
There were times when the timing of the table attendant didn't match up with our drink orders, but their service was very pleasant.
However, I felt the price was a bit high...?

家族で参加しました。
ショーは男性のみ、女性のみ、現代的なもの、ハワイの王族の紹介など何種類もあり、飽きることはありませんでした。同じダンサーが衣装を変えて何度も出てくるのはちょっと笑ってしまいました。同行のフラ経験者によると、フラのレベルも非常に高かったようです。
食事はおいしかったのですが、のんびり食べていると7時を過ぎた頃に片づけられてしまいました。（スイカのおかわりしたかった・・・）
テーブル担当のおじさんの来るタイミングがドリンク注文と合わなかったこともあったけど、対応はとても感じよかったです。
ただ、お値段はちょっと高かったかな・・・？

I found this place while searching for a hula show in the Wailea area, so I made a reservation. There is no shuttle service, so I think it would be convenient to stay at the Marriott or another hotel in the Wailea area. I reserved a premium seat, but there was a long line at the reception, and since the sun hadn't set yet, it was quite hot. The premium seats were essentially in the second row from the front, with ten people sharing a round table. The show was very visible. There were three long tables set up with the exact same buffet menu, and people in priority seating were served first with one plate. Under the starry sky, I enjoyed a powerful luau and elegant hula.

ワイレア地区でフラのショーを探していたらこちらがありましたので申し込みました。送迎はないのでマリオットに泊まるかまたはワイレア地区のホテルからならば便利だと思います。プレミアム席を予約したのですがその前の受付で長い行列が出来ており、まだ太陽も沈んでなかったのでかなり暑かったです。プレミアム席は実質前から2列目、丸テーブルに10人の相席です。ショーはよく見えました。ブュッフェは全く同じメニューが乗った長テーブルが3列用意されていて優先席の人からワンプレートに盛っていく形でした。星空の下、迫力あるルアウと優雅なフラで楽しめました。

Since it was my second time attending, I chose a seat in the back, but being in the last row made it hard to see the cast's expressions, and I ended up not really understanding it. Therefore, I highly recommend sitting in the front.

There have been many posts saying the food was good, so I had high expectations, but I felt it wasn't that great.

２回目の参加だったため後方席としましたが、最後方の列でキャストの表情等も分からず、よくわからないまま終わってしまいました。ですので前方席を激しくオススメします。

食事は良かったとの投稿が多数あるので期待しておりましたが、そこまでではないように感じました。

We were a group of Aussies celebrating my 50th in Hawaii. Thought this would be fun to do and we weren't wrong - everyone had a ball - even those who weren't expecting to. The weather was perfect - not needing jackets at all and the sunset was beautiful. We took heaps of photos with the sunset in the background and then Diamond Head as the boat turned around. The Open Bar was a great hit with the Mai Tai's flowing very nicely. The crew were friendly and fun. We had one member of our group worried about being sea sick but she said she felt nothing and really enjoyed the sail. Highly recommend doing this - all ages.

I participated with my husband and our children, who are in the first year of middle school and fourth grade. After arriving at the culture center, we spent about 30 minutes sightseeing. We took a light walk and took some photos before hurrying to the buffet for our meal. Well, it might not have been a very leisurely dining experience. You can also go straight to the restaurant without sightseeing, so that's flexible. The crab legs were salty and disappointing, but the juice was delicious!

The show was story-driven, and at one point, I felt overwhelmed with emotion. There were many wonderful dancers, and the stage was impressive! Even the kids, who didn't understand the language, said they enjoyed it, and as a mother learning hula, I was happy too! They seemed to be overwhelmed by the fire dance, which was their first time seeing it.

I'm glad we chose the mini bus for transportation. I considered renting a car, but with being in an unfamiliar place, jet lag, driving on the left, at night, and about a 50-minute one-way trip... it would have been impossible to drive, as I discussed with my husband on the way back. Quite a few people were sleeping on the way there.

If I have the chance to go again, I definitely want to take a daytime tour next time. I was envious of those who had baskets and leis they made at the experience corners in each village!

夫と中1、小4の子供とで参加しました(^^) カルチャーセンターに着いてから、30分位を観光に使いました。軽く歩いて写真を撮ったりしてから、急いでビュッフェに行き食事をしました。まぁ、あまりゆっくりした食事時間ではなかったかもしれません。観光せずにすぐレストランに入ってもいいので、その辺りは自由です。カニ脚は塩っぱくて、期待外れでしたが、ジュースは美味しかった！

ショーは、ストーリー仕立てになっており、途中胸がいっぱいになりました。たくさんの素晴らしいダンサーが並び、圧巻のステージでした！言葉のわからない子供達も楽しかったと言っており、フラを習う母としても嬉しかった♪初めて見るファイヤーダンスには圧倒されたようです。

またミニバスでの送迎にして良かったです。レンタカーで行く事も考えましたが、知らない土地、時差ボケ、左ハンドル、夜、片道50分ほど…運転は無理だったね、と夫と話しながら帰りました。結構な方々が往きの道のりから寝ていらっしゃいました。

もしまた行くチャンスがあれば、今度は是非昼間からのツアーで行きたいです。各村での体験コーナーで作ったカゴやレイなどを持った方々が羨ましかった〜！

It's a sunset sailing, but the fireworks viewing on Friday is after sunset, so you won't be able to see the sunset. I don't think people who don't understand English and can't drink alcohol will enjoy it. The fireworks were beautiful.

サンセットセーリングだけど、【金曜日】花火鑑賞付きは日の入り後なのでサンセットは見られません。
英語がわからずお酒が飲めない人は楽しめないと思います。
花火は綺麗でした。

It was supposed to be a Diamond Seat, but I was directed to a regular seat without any reservation. It was very disappointing that the service was not thorough, especially considering the $50 difference.

ダイアモンドシートだったが、席の確保がされておらず、普通の席に誘導された。50ドルもの差をつけながら、サービスが徹底されていないのが、とても残念だった。

The half-day morning tour was a bit rushed, but I was able to see various attractions on Oahu. The Polynesian Cultural Center was charming with the earnestness of the student guide, and the show was fantastic.

午前中の半日観光は駆け足でしたが、オアフ島の色々名所を観ることができました。
ポリネシア文化センターは学生のガイドさんの一生懸命なのが、微笑ましく、
ショーは最高でした。

This time, since we were in Hawaii, we decided to enjoy this fun show. I made a reservation through Veltra, which offered a plan with some nice perks. At first, I was a bit worried about using Veltra, but on the day of the reservation, I headed to the venue and had no trouble checking in at all. I've already used Veltra for various activities and shows about five times during my two trips to Honolulu, and there have been no issues!

For this Rock-a-Hula show, I enjoyed the VIP dinner that came with the special reservation. We started with the meal, and I had the impression that the food at these types of shows is usually not very good, but I thought the food here was quite decent.

Next up was the start of the show. First, there was an Elvis Presley impersonator, followed by a female singer, and then a Michael Jackson impersonator. All of them had great singing abilities, and I really enjoyed watching Michael's dance. The fire dance was also impressive and enjoyable.

Since the dinner package can be a bit pricey, I would recommend just attending the show without the meal.

今回せっかくのハワイと言う事も有りこちらの楽しそうなショーを観覧しました。
ベルトラから予約をすれば嬉しい特典があるプランで予約をしました。
最初はベルトラ⁉︎大丈夫なのかと思いながら予約当日予約会場へ向かいましたが何のトラブルもなく受け付け出来ました。
既にホノルル2回の旅行の内5回程ベルトラ利用で色々なアクティビティ、ショーを予約しましたがもう無問題です！
今回のロックアフラショーですが、嬉しい特典予約あるVIPディナー付きで観覧しました。
最初にお食事を頂きますが、この手のショーのお食事は大した物が出ない印象が強く有りましたがこちらのお食事はまぁまぁ良かったと思います。
お食事の次はいよいよショーの始まりです。
最初にエルビスプレスリーのそっくりサン次に女性シンガーサン続いてマイケルジャクソンのそっくりサン、どの方も歌唱力が有りマイケルのダンスも楽しく拝見できました。
ファイヤーダンスも迫力が有りよかったですよ。
お食事付きだと少し料金がかさみますのでショーのみの鑑賞をオススメしたいですね。

Crew was good. Music was good. Would have liked more drink choices since it's called a booze cruise

Great food and entertainment, staff was very friendly and service was excellent