All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I was guided in a polite, fun, and smiling manner. I walked quite a bit inside the center, but it was enjoyable and not burdensome at all. The shows were in English, but Atsushi provided simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, which helped me understand the content well. I was impressed to learn about the greeting with two fingers raised in aloha.

Thank you for the guidance, Atsushi!!

The canoe experience was enjoyable for both adults and children. The night show was enjoyable even from the back seats. I did feel a bit sleepy during the night show. It got chilly at night, so I was glad I brought a long-sleeve shirt.

The half-day tour of Oahu included places I had been to before, but coincidentally, I had the same guide as before. At Haleiwa, I was able to eat Matsumoto Shave Ice immediately without any wait. (With azuki... it was delicious!) Since it's a popular spot now, I wished we had a bit more time there.

丁寧に楽しく笑顔でガイドをしてもらいました。
センター内をかなり歩きましたが、楽しく苦になりませんでした。
ショーなどは英語ですが、あつし君が日本語で同時通訳してくれて、
内容が良く理解できました。
アロハの2本指を立てての挨拶の始まりなど、そうなんだーと納得でした。
あつし君　案内ありがとう！！

カヌーも体験でき大人から子供まで楽しめる内容でした。
ナイトショーは、後方席でしたが十分楽しめました。
ナイトショーは途中ちょっと眠くなりました。
夜は冷えましたので、長そで持参してよかったです。

オアフ島の半日観光は、一度行ったことのある場所ばかりでしたが、偶然、以前と同じガイドさんでした。ハレイワではマツモトシェーブアイスを待ち時間なくすぐに食べられました。（あずき入り・・・・おいしかった♪）
今、人気の場所なのでもう少し時間があればなあと思いました。

I signed up with a light-hearted feeling, hoping that the meal would be a bit more enjoyable, and from the moment I arrived, it started with a warm welcome from the dancers, followed by the buffet time. The roast beef wasn't very good, but the other dishes were delicious in terms of flavor and everything else. After that, we moved to the show area and waited for it to start, but once it began, it was over in no time. The energy of the dancers running non-stop, along with the singers, made it a truly American show. I want to go again.

食事が少し楽しくなればいいなぐらいの軽い気持ちで、申し込んだのですが、着いた時からダンサーの歓迎から始まりブッフェタイムが始まりました。
ローストビーフはあまりよくありませんでしたが、その他のご飯は味付けからなにまでとても美味しくいただけました。
そのあとはショーのエリアに移動して、スタートを待ちましたが、始まってからはあっという間でした。
ノンストップで走り続けるダンサーの迫力から、シンガーまでアメリカらしいショーでした。
また行きたいです。

I had a reservation for the Star of Honolulu, but due to hull repairs, I was forced to cancel and quickly switched to the Majestic. However, even though it was just two docks away, I had quite a bit of trouble finding the boarding area. Because of that, I thought it might not compare well to the original cruise, but I believe the cost performance was actually better here. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so I couldn't see the sunset, and I thought I might miss the fireworks too, but I was able to see them clearly, and they were not disappointing at all; I enjoyed them quite a bit. I thought the cocktail and light snacks were decent as well. More importantly, since I had planned to go directly to the boarding area, the outbound trip from the Kahala area would have been wasted, but thanks to VELTRA's negotiation, I was able to get a refund for one-way fare, which I was very grateful for. Because of that, my first ride back in a limousine was a fantastic experience.

スターオブホノルルを予約していたが船体補修とかでキャンセルを強いられ、急遽マジェスティックに切り換えた。処が、ふたつ先の桟橋なのに乗船場が分からず見つけるのにかなり苦労する。そんな事もあり当初のクルーズと比べてイマイチかなと思って乗船したが、コストパフォーマンスはこちらの方がよかったのではと思う。生憎曇っていてサンセットは見られず、花火もダメかなと思っていたらこれはしっかり見られて、その内容もそれ程ショボイものではなく、それなりに楽しめた。カクテル一杯と軽食もまあまあだったと思う。それより直接乗船場に行く事にしていた為、カハラ地区からの往路は無駄になるところだったのに、ベルトラさんのネゴで片道分をバックして貰えたのは大変有り難かった。お陰で、初めてのリムジンでの帰りは非常に気分が盛り上がったものであった。

You will be guided to your meal right after gathering. Fresh pineapple and Mai Tai are served, and for a while, you can enjoy hula songs and dances. You go to the buffet in order at the table, but honestly, including the whole roasted pig, it wasn't very tasty. However, I think the hospitality service was very good.

After that, you enter the facility, and the show from there was more entertaining than I expected. The wonderful singing ability and high level of performance kept me completely satisfied until the end without getting bored.

集合してからすぐに食事へ案内されます。
生のパイナップルとマイタイが出てしばらくはフラの歌と踊りを楽しめます。テーブルの順番にブュッフェを取りに行くのですが、豚の丸焼きを含めこれは正直、あまり美味しくありませんでした。でも、おもてなしのサービスはとても良いと思います。
そのあと、施設に入るのですが、そこからのショーは期待していたより面白かったです。歌唱力の素晴らしさとパフォーマンスの高さでまったく飽きることなく最後まで満足しました。

Due to a sudden change in the hull inspection, we used this option. Since it was our wedding anniversary, I was worried about how it would turn out, but this was also very lovely. The view was great as well.

船体検査で急遽変更し、こちらを利用させていただきました。結婚記念日でしたのでどうなることかと思いましたが、こちらもとても素敵でした。景色もよく見えました。

Loved the cruise.Loved the entertaintment.The food was very good.Love the beautiful sunset.

Our evening started with a Buffet Dinner that has a very good selection of meat- that includes chicken, pork, beef & catch of the day, veggies, salad, fruits, dessert & drinks. It was a satisfying dinner with fun entertainment from the greeters who also danced before the guests. The staff are so attentive to our needs.
They gave everyone enough time to enjoy the meal before heading indoor to the theater where the show is at. The seating & capacity is a good enough size for everyone to see the entire show without being left out. Plus, the performers engage the audience in their performance which impressed me and my husband a lot & made the whole show extremely fun!
The choice of music, the performers talent (singers & dancers), colorful costumes & all the cast are awesome. Truly a night to remember! We especially enjoyed the Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson impersonators & the Fire dance are the highlight of our evening.
Everyone is just so friendly. We ended the night with good pictures taken with the casts for the meet & greet. Great job to you all & keep it up! We will do it again for sure when we go back.

Absolutely amazing! First time Hawaii visitor and this sunset dinner sail was by far my favorite activity. The crew members on the ship were very friendly, food was great, and the killer sunset was to die for. Highly impressed! If you like good food, music, and nice people, book this sunset dinner sail! Overall experience is a 10/10.

This was a really fun outing and I highly recommend. You get a good few hours on a spacious catamaran. The staff were all friendly, helpful and funny. Food was delicious and buffet style with vegetarian options which was a plus. Included in the price is pick up and drop off which helped us immensely.

The views did not disappoint

Similar shows can be seen in the city, but I feel that this show is the most impressive. It takes about an hour to get there by bus, but the guide's explanations were thorough, and I was very satisfied. The buffet was also delicious and plentiful, it was the best!

似たようなショーは市街地でも見られるようですが
こちらのショーが最も圧巻されるように感じます。
現地まではバスで1時間ほどかかりますが
ガイドさんの説明も充実しており大変満足できました。
ビュッフェも美味しく充実していて最高でした！

The family owned luau was extremely well run from the warm greetings, the shell lei and pictures to a tour of the gardens, the ceremony of retrieving the pig and delicious dinner and drinks. We especially enjoyed the variety of the show. The dancers were suberb! We'd recommend this luau experience to everyone

It might be due to the weather, but both my husband and I felt really exhausted from the strong swaying and the cold, leading to seasickness. Until now, I had only been on larger boats (like the sightseeing boat in Hakone and the ferry to Green Island in Cairns), and I had never experienced seasickness before. It seemed like another group of Japanese people were also feeling unwell. The foreign guests, on the other hand, all appeared to be quite relaxed. I wonder if they are used to it... The two crew members were kind, and a foreign couple nearby even suggested, "Taking deep breaths or looking at the distant scenery can help," which was very nice of them. It was cloudy, so we were also disappointed that we could hardly see the sunset. It seems like it would be better to decide on participation based on the weather (though that’s difficult...).

天気のせいもあるのでしょうがないのですが、揺れが大きかったのと寒いのとで、私も夫も船酔いでグッタリしてしまいました。。
今まではもっと大きな船にしか乗ったことないですが(箱根の遊覧船、ケアンズでグリーン島へ行くフェリーなど)、船酔いにはなったことなかったのですが。。
もう1組の日本人の方もダウンしているようでした。
外国人の方々は皆さん余裕な感じでした。慣れているのかな…？
クルーのお2人は優しかったし、近くにいた外国人夫婦の方も「深呼吸したり遠くの景色を見たりするといいよ」と声をかけてくれて、優しかったです。
曇りだったのでサンセットもほぼ見れず残念でした。
天気によって参加を決めた方が良さそうです。(難しいですが…)

My girlfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful time on this catamaran, with some good food sitting down on nets while sailing through the Waikiki waterfront. We didn't even go on Friday which includes the fireworks and still think it was more than worth it. Will definitely do it again if I am back in Hawaii in the future.

I was recommended the all-day plan by the travel agency and decided to participate. To be honest, I was disappointed. It might be a matter of luck, but the bus guide was very loud and talked non-stop. About 80% of her content was pushing us to buy at the wholesale stores for gold and peridot that we stopped at under the guise of restroom breaks. By the way, the breaks at these stores were the longest until we arrived at our destination.

The items often had designs that would look tacky on someone in their early 40s in Japan (though I think they would suit those in their 50s and above).

I hope this helps those who plan to participate in the future. There was a lot of exaggeration in her stories, and as someone who works in the jewelry industry, I found it very unpleasant. She claimed that necklaces combining 18k gold, pink gold, and white gold do not exist in Japan, but they do. While I believe the gold accessories sold on the streets of Hawaii are plated and can tarnish, it is true that white gold, even if it's 18k, can tarnish due to platinum plating (the base metal color can show through), yet she made it sound like tarnishing was impossible, which is quite the opposite of what is acceptable in Japan.

Since my mood was already lowered before arriving at the Polynesian Cultural Center, I recommend participating only in the afternoon.

終日プランを旅行会社の人にも勧められ参加しました。
はっきり言ってガッカリです。
当たり外れの問題かもしれませんが、バスガイドのおばちゃんがうるさい。しゃべりまくりです。
その内容の8割は途中でトイレ休憩と称して寄る地金とペリドットなどの卸のお店での購入を煽る話です。
ちなみに、このお店でさせられる休憩が現地到着するまで最も長いです。
品は40代前半でも日本でつけたらダサいデザインが多いです（でも50代前後からは似合うと思うデザイン）

今後参加される方の参考になればと思いつらつら記載しますが
話の中身に誇張が多く、ジュエリーの仕事をしている私は大変不快でした。
18金のゴールド、ピンクゴールド、ホワイトゴールドを組み合わせたネックレスは日本にはないと言いますが、存在します。
ハワイの道の道又で売られている金のアクセサリーはメッキで、変色するという話は本当だと思いますが
ホワイトゴールドは18金でもプラチナメッキをしているので変色する可能性はある（地金の色が出てくる）のにいかにも変色はないような言い方をされるのは、逆に日本ではありえません。

ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターに着く前にテンション下がるものでしたので
午後だけの参加をオススメします。

The staff warmly welcomed us and took commemorative photos. After boarding, the 3rd floor has a dinner class, while the 2nd floor offers appetizers. We were able to enjoy a buffet of light snacks (like meatballs) on the 2nd floor, where there were few passengers and the spacious interior of the ship allowed us to relax. There was live music on board that we could enjoy until we docked. The staff's service was also good. We went around the back of Diamond Head and returned, but since it was a new ship, we didn't experience any seasickness and were able to dock smoothly. The price was reasonable, and I highly recommend it.

出迎えではスタッフが丁寧に出迎え記念写真を撮ってくださいました。
乗船後３Fはディナーがあるクラスですが２Fはアペタイトです。私達は２Fで乗船客も少なくゆったりと広々とした船内で食べ放題の軽食（ミートボールなど）をたくさん食べることができました。船内では生演奏があり入港まで聞くことができました。スタッフの対応も良かったです。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで行き引き返しますが、新しい船なので船酔いすることもなく寄港することができました。
値段も安くておすすめです。

The captain and the staff provided entertainment beyond my expectations.

This was just luck, but when I was on board, there was a group of ten ladies from Kansai, so the loud Kansai dialect was constantly heard, which ruined the atmosphere. (It's not that the Kansai dialect is bad, but the ladies from Kansai...)

Well, it seems that some of the cheerful people didn't mind.

Anyway, if the people you share the ride with are good, it can be incredibly fun.

キャプテンなどの対応は思ってた以上に楽しませてくれました。
これは運でしかないですが、私が乗った時には関西のオバチャン10名の集団が一緒だったため、ずっと関西弁の大声が聞こえて雰囲気台無しでした。(関西弁が悪いのではなく、関西弁のオバチャンが...................)

まぁ、一部の陽気な方々は気にしていなかったみたいです。



とにかく、乗りあった人が良ければ最高に楽しいです。

This was a very fun and educational experience. I learned a lot about the Polynesian islands and their different cultures. I would recommend booking with a tour guide if you would like to see all the villages in one day. The night show finale was the best part. I was pretty exhausted by the end of the day from having so much fun and the long drive there and back. I also recommend setting aside an entire day if you're interested in going to PCC.

Food was great...nice variety. Small cast did an excellent job with a demanding variety of dances from wide variety of island cultures. We enjoyed it a lot!

Great time. Show had ups and downs but overall it was nice. We upgraded to preferred seating which was nice but i think it was not really worth the extra money. Food was really good. I would do it again.

I had completely forgotten about the lei and was so thrilled when we entered the arrival lounge and saw the message. Thanks, it was perfect.

It seems that it was fully booked if you don't make a reservation. I made friends with a cool senior couple during my stay in Hawaii. This cruise made me feel like I want to become a Hawaii freak. I recommend it for the day of arrival. It's perfect for overcoming jet lag. I'm really glad I utilized the Bellagio reservation.

予約しないと、満席だったみたいです。ハワイ滞在中のイケテるシニアカップル友達になりました。ハワイフリークになりたい気分になったクルーズです。到着当日がオススメです。時差ぼけを解消するにはもってこいのあくていびていです。なんたってべるとら予約を活用して良かった。

I never expected to see Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson in Waikiki, Hawaii (they were impersonators, though). Their singing was so wonderful that I was completely captivated. Among them, the female singer's voice was particularly impressive.

The hula show was powerful, with the female dancers being very graceful and beautiful, while the male dancers were strong and cool. The fire dance added an extra level of excitement.

I was surprised by the whole roasted pig at the buffet dinner before the show, but it was delicious. The other dishes were surprisingly tasty as well, and I was very satisfied.

まさかハワイのワイキキでエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンが見れるとは思いませんでした。（ソックリさんでしたが）
とても歌声がステキで聴き入ってしまうくらいでした。中でも、女性シンガーの歌声はとても良かったです。
フラショーも迫力があって、女性ダンサーはとてもしなやかで美しく、男性ダンサーは力強くかっこよかったです。ファイヤーダンスは危険度が更に盛り上げけていました。
ショー前のビッフェ式のディナーでは豚の丸焼きには驚きましたが、美味しく頂けました。他の料理も意外に美味しく、大変満足しました。

This was so much fun, the crew were so great and helpful. They went out of their way to make the night special. The food was the best, nice and fresh outstanding
Thank you
Denise, Kathy and Carol

It felt more Tahitian than Hawaiian, but since everyone was enjoying themselves, let's not nitpick. I was expecting a bit more variety in the food, so I was a little disappointed.

ハワイアンと言うよりも タヒチアンかなって 感じでしたが、
皆楽しんでいたから 細かなことは言うのはやめましょう。
料理はもう少し種類があるかなと思っていましたので 少々期待はずれ。

We went to this Legends show November 2013 and loved it so much we had to see it again. After a very bountiful dinner buffet with plenty of variety and a traditional Hawaiian luau, you get to watch a fantastic live concert that goes through a journey of Music emphasis on Hawaiian artists. Wonderful tribute artists perform and accompanied by terrific dancing. Then as a bonus a fantastic fire dancer is added to it all. Just great entertainment all round and you could tell the crowd just loved it. Highly recommend this show.

It was a good decision to book with transportation included since it's located away from Waikiki. The guide for the shuttle was a student part-timer, but he was quite an interesting person. I thought the show would mainly focus on dancing, but it had a storyline, and of course, there was dancing as well, making it a powerful and impressive performance. I was surprised to find snow crab in the meal before the show. It was obviously frozen and not very tasty. However, not just here, but all the waiters and waitresses in Hawaii were friendly and nice people.

ワイキキからは離れているところなので、送迎込みで予約しましたが、正解でした。送迎のガイドさんは学生アルバイトですが、なかなか面白い人でした。ショーは踊りが中心のものかと思っていたのですが、ストーリー仕立てで、当然踊りもありで、迫力のある見ごたえのあるものでした。開演前の食事にズワイガニがあったのにはびっくりしました。当然冷凍ものでおいしくありませんでした。ただ、ここに限らずハワイのウェイター、ウェイトレスは皆フレンドリーでいい人ばかりでした。

I was torn between a large ship, but since I had a toddler with me, I decided to join this optional tour where toddlers are free at the buffet. A welcome drink is included, and you can enjoy unlimited food while sipping on that. With live music, hula dancers performed, and everyone on board danced and had a great time. The waitresses were also lively and good at dancing. There were many non-Japanese guests, and we celebrated together with people from various countries, including those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The sunset started to become visible around 6:30, and I was able to capture beautiful photos.

大きい船と迷ったのですが幼児もいたのでバイキングで幼児は無料となっているこのオプショナルツアーに参加しました。ウエルカムドリンクは1杯付いていて、そちらを飲みながら好きな食事をとり放題。生演奏の中フラを踊ってくれて乗船されたみんなで踊り盛り上がりました。ウエイトレスものりのりで、踊りが上手でした。日本人以外が多く色々な国の方と一緒に盛り上がり結婚記念日と誕生日の方もいてみんなでお祝い。夕陽が6時半位から見え始め綺麗に写真におさめることができました。

I signed up with the image of a dinner show in mind. However, as stated, we had a buffet at the adjacent restaurant and then watched the show. I went in thinking I would be eating while watching, but that was a misunderstanding, haha.

As for the food, it was delicious enough that I won't go into detail.

Regarding the show, everything was in English! I participated without any preparation on what the performances were or their themes. I tried to understand through a mix of broken English and body language, and somehow managed to watch it with a mistaken understanding.

It was a cultural show, and it took a long time for me to grasp its depth. I decided that next time I would prepare in advance, as I believe I could enjoy it even more deeply. Overall, it turned into a fun and memorable night!

ディナーショーとのイメージで申し込みました。ですが、標記の通りビュッフェを隣接レストランでいただいて、ショーを観覧する。食べながら見るイメージで向かいましたがそもそも間違いでしたｗ
食事は、十分すぎるほどおいしく頂けたので割愛します。
ショーですが、全て英語！そして、何の演目がどういうテーマで進行するのか、予習無しで参加してしまいました。ほとんど片言英語とボディーランゲージの組み合わせで理解しようと見入れば、なんとなく、間違えた認識なままそうなんだ～と見ることが出来ました。
カルチャーのショーなんですよね。深いな～と理解するまで、長い時間ショーは続きましたが、今度は予習をしてから行くと、もっともっと深く楽しめるであろうと再訪を心に決め、楽しく思い出の残る夜になれました！

This was my first time watching a luau show, so I can't compare it to others, but I really enjoyed the cute dances and the fire dance. After checking in and being guided, we had a photo opportunity (available for purchase at the end for those interested). Once we were seated at our assigned table, drinks were brought to us, and we could enjoy the sunset by the beach while the kids had fun with face painting services. We also got to see the whole pig being roasted. After being seated, there was time to greet the people at the neighboring table, but since our family isn't very good at English, we could only manage to ask where they were from.

The dancers were relatively young, a mix of boys and girls, which gave a cute impression. At one point, kids and newlywed couples were called up to dance together, creating a homey atmosphere.

The meal was served buffet-style, and I tried a bit of everything, all of which was delicious. There wasn't really time for seconds, but the dessert corner had snacks like potatoes that paired well with drinks, so I was able to go back for those multiple times.

ルアウショーを見るのが初めてなので、他と比較することはできませんが、可愛らしいダンスとファイヤーダンスを楽しむことができました。受付をすませて、誘導されると記念撮影が待っています（最後に希望者は購入可）。案内されたテーブルに着いた後、ドリンクを持ってきてもらい、海辺のサンセットを眺めたり、子供達は顔にペインティングをしてもらうサービスを楽しむことができます。また豚の丸焼きができあがったところも見せてもらいます。席に着くと、隣のテーブルの人達と挨拶をしたりする時間がありますが、私たち家族はあまり英語が得意ではないので、出身を聞くくらいの会話しかできませんでした。
ダンサーは割と若い、男の子と女の子といった感じでした。なので可愛らしい印象です。途中で子供達や新婚カップルなどが呼ばれて前に出て一緒に踊る時間もあり、アットホームな印象でした。
食事はバイキング形式で、一通り食べましたが、どれも美味しかったです。食事はおかわりをする時間がありませんでしたが、デザートのコーナーにはポテトなどのお酒のおつまみもあるので、それは何回も取りに行くことができました。

I went by rental car.
If you take the shuttle bus, it costs an additional $30 per person.
The meals are served buffet style.
I was satisfied because I could eat a lot of vegetables, which are often lacking.
The meat dishes were all a bit bland, but I enjoyed them nonetheless.

Along the way, a staff member from Japan kindly spoke to us.
There was also a balloon art gift for small children during the meal.

The show itself was enjoyable even without understanding the language.
I was overwhelmed by the group dance performances.

Since it was my first time participating, I had various concerns, but I was very satisfied.

As a side note, I signed up for a plan with immediate reservation confirmation, but I felt a bit uneasy when the confirmation notice came four days later.

レンタカーで行きました。
シャトルバスだと１人30ドル別途掛かります。
食事はブッフェスタイルです。
不足しがちな野菜をたくさん食べられたので満足です。
お肉料理はどれも大味でしたが、それなりに美味しくいただきました。

途中で日本のスタッフが優しく声を掛けてくれました。
小さい子どもにはバルーンアートのプレゼントも食事中にありました。

肝心のショーは、言葉が分からなくても十分に楽しめます。
大人数で踊るダンスには圧倒されました。

初めての参加だったので色々不安はありましたがとても満足です。

補足として、即予約確定のプランに申し込みしましたが予約確定の連絡が４日後に来たことが少し不安に感じました。