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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「ワイキキ・スターライト・ルアウ」フラ&ファイヤーダンスの本格ディナーショー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ>

Authentic☆ 本場☆

Reviewed by: mk

I am learning hula, so I definitely wanted to see an authentic hula and Polynesian show, so I made a reservation☆

The dance was sexy, elegant, and cool, but I felt like the wait time before the show started was a bit long...

I wondered if it could be done with a shorter wait time.

私はフラを習っているので、是非一度本場のフラ&ポリネシアンショーを見たくて予約しました☆

ダンスはセクシー&優雅&かっこよかったですが、ショーが始まるまでにの時間が長かったように感じます。。

もう少し待ち時間なくできないのかと思いました。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Jim and Tamara

Aloha! We attended Island Breeze Luau, and we had a great time! This was our first Luau, and our 12 and 16 year old was with us. They had a great representation of Hawaiin Foods, as well as American foods for those who didnt want the full experience. The entertainment was great, and it was obvious that they loved their work. The passion for thier culture, and familys was beautifully done. By the time you left, you felt like you were part of their Ohana. The only thing I may suggest is to have more fresh fruits for those on a limited diet and more flower leis for sale, as they ran out the first 25 customers. I would give it a 4 1/2 stars.
Thanks for the memories!!

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Posted on: 2010/05/27

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

The best entertainment. 最高のエンターテイメント

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated in this tour to entertain my family. As many others have written, there are extremely few Japanese participants. Therefore, I think it's best to join with the understanding that Japanese will not be understood at all, including during bus transfers. However, if you have a certain level of listening skills and can convey your intentions with basic vocabulary, you can enjoy it fully.

While waiting for the show to start, the activities of making leis and haku leis were enjoyable enough to make me forget that I was Japanese.

The luau begins with the sunset, and from there, it's a series of surprises. Traditional Hawaiian performances, including hula, as well as dances from Polynesia and Tahiti. And the most exciting part was the fire dance.

Regarding the food, since it's not a high-end dinner, you shouldn't have too many expectations, but the fried chicken was incredibly delicious.

The family I brought along all had a great time. Since we came to a foreign land, I think it's perfectly fine to enjoy ourselves to the fullest in an environment with few Japanese tourists.

On windy days, it gets chilly at night, and the air conditioning on the bus is quite strong, so it's essential to have something to wear on top.

今回、ファミリーをもてなすためにこのツアーに参加しました。
色々な方が書いていた通り、日本人の参加者は極端に少ないです。ゆえにバスでの移動を含め現地でも日本語は全く通じないという認識で参加する方が良いと思います。
ただし、ある程度のヒアリングと片言でも自分の意思を伝えられるだけの単語力があれば十分に楽しめます。

ショーが始まるまでの間の、レイを作ったり、ハクレイを作ったりするコーナーも、自分が日本人である事を忘れて楽しめるものでした。

サンセットと共にルアウが始まるのですが、もうそこからは驚きの連続。
フラをはじめとした、ハワイの伝統芸能やポリネシアやタヒチの踊り。
そして、一番盛り上がったファイアーダンス。

食事については、高級ディナーとは違うので、あまり期待するべきではありませんが、フライドチキンは最高に美味しかったです。

連れていったファミリーはみんな楽しんでくれました。
折角異国の地に来んだから、日本人観光客の少ない環境でめいっぱい楽しんでしまうのも有りだと思います。

風がある日だと、夜は冷え込むし、移動のバス内のエアコンがかなり利いているので、上に羽織るものは必須です。

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This is a must on your vacation. It was a blast. So much to do and see. The show was incredible. We would do this again and again. Beautiful land and wonderful people. Everyone visiting Hawaii must do this.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful Experience!!

Reviewed by: Kristi

I recently visited Oahu for the 2nd time. My first luau experience in 2003 was with Germaine's Luau. That was very fun, but I felt it was too "touristy".

So on my recent trip to Oahu to visit a friend, we decided to try the luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I am sooo glad that we did. The whole experience was amazing. We did the half day late entry package (upgraded to Ambassador). There is so much to see and learn about the Polynesian Islands and cultures. The dinner was seriously the best food, along with real students at the PCC performing a show during the dinner.

Then the "Ha! Breath of Life" show after dinner was so incredible. The story was great and the performances from all the different polynesian cultures were so wonderful. I cannot stress enough how much I am reccommending you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and take in everything you can while you are there.

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Posted on: 2010/05/12

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

I participated in Twilight Deluxe. トワイライト・デラックスに参加しました。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

During Golden Week, I participated in the Twilight Deluxe.

I boarded the shuttle bus that arrived at the hotel at 4 PM, and after listening to the guide's very enjoyable and interesting stories for a while, we soon arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

The buffet at the Ambassador Restaurant is deluxe, but it feels like it's best not to have too high expectations.

The show starts at 7:30 PM, but since we had reserved seats, I felt reassured. Our seats were in the middle of the fourth row from the front, so we had a fantastic view and were very impressed!

During the break in the show, they handed out giant-sized ice cream! It was equivalent to three Super Cups, so it was too much for one person to finish.

It would have been perfect if there hadn't been a downpour when we boarded the bus for the return trip... In Hawaii, where the weather can change quickly, an umbrella might be essential.

GW中、トワイライト・デラックスに参加しました。

16時にホテルへ来た送迎バスに乗り込み、ガイドさんのとても楽しく興味深いお話をしばらく聞いていたら、すぐにポリネシア文化センターへ到着しました。

アンバサダーレストランのバイキングは、デラックスなんですけど、期待し過ぎは禁物な感じです。

ショーは19時半から開始ですが、指定席なので安心でした。
席は、なんと前から4列目の真ん中だったので、とても良く見え大感激です♪

ショー途中の休憩時に、ビックリサイズのアイスが配られます!
スーパーカップ3コ分はあるので、1人では食べきれない量でした。

これで帰りのバスに乗り込む際、どしゃ降りがなかったら最高だったんですけどね・・・天気が変わりやすいハワイでは、傘は必須かもしれません。

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove

Reviewed by: John

This was an outstanding activity.

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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

You should go! 行くべし!

Reviewed by: rayray

The bus ride from Waikiki to the venue was entertaining. During the journey, there was a brief explanation of the activities at the venue. Unfortunately, Japanese language support is not to be expected. There was a slight issue upon entry, but when I communicated my concerns to the bus staff, they responded immediately. I was able to interact with other participants and even experience hula dancing on stage (for those who wished to participate), which became a wonderful memory. The food was not just "something basic," but rather delicious. I think it would be nice to be able to give a tip smoothly when getting off the bus on the way back (though it is not required, it's a nice gesture).

ワイキキから会場へ向かうバスの中から、エンターテイメントでした。移動中、会場での行動説明が軽くありました。
残念ながら、日本語は期待できません。
入場時に少々のトラブルがありましたが、バスの担当の方に困っている旨を伝えると、すぐに対応してくれました。
他の参加者とも交流できたり、(希望者参加の)ステージでのフラダンスを体験したり、いい思い出になりました。
お料理も「こんな程度のもの」ではなく、美味しいものでした。
帰りのバスの降りがけにスマートにチップを渡せるといいと思います(要求はされませんが気持ちで)。

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

No complaints. 文句なしです

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I think there are ups and downs, but this time the service from the guides during the transfer and on-site was wonderful. Initially, I thought just the night show would be enough, but the events in each village were enjoyable, so I'm glad I went in the afternoon. If I had to say something, the time between dinner and the start of the night show felt a bit short. The cost felt high, but knowing the background of this facility makes it understandable. Of course, the night show is fantastic.

当たり外れはあると思いますが今回は送迎、現地ともガイドの方の対応は素晴らしかったです。
当初ナイトショーだけでいいかとも思っていましたが、各村でのイベントも楽しいので昼から行ってよかったです。
あえて言えば夕食とナイトショー開演までの時間が短いかな。
費用は高く感じましたがこの施設の背景を知ると納得です。
もちろんナイトショーは最高です。

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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

Authentic hula! 本場のフラ!

Reviewed by: ようすけすけ

I thought I was able to see a very high-quality hula dance. However, since the entire performance was in English, I was left confused, caught up in the excitement around me. I think it would be a very enjoyable tour for those who are fluent in English.

However, the process of receiving drinks and food turned into a long line, which took up a lot of time. It was a very disappointing situation.

とっても質の高いフラダンスを見れたと思いました。
けれど、全てが英語のみのパフォーマンスだったので、何がなんだかわからないまま周りの熱気に当てられてました。
英語が堪能な人ならとっても楽しめるツアーだと思いました。

ただ、飲み物、食べ物の受け取りは行列になってしまっていて非常に時間を食ってしまっていた。。
非常に残念な状態でした。

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: MinnesotaMike

I asked my kids which activity was their favorite and they agreed that, other than surfing, this was it. The bus trip to the cove was hysterical, our guide was so wonderfully engaging and entertaining. I never thought that listening to people singing Old Macdonalds Farm could be so funny. The activities were great and the sun setting into the cove at the perfect time was idyllic. A great day.

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Posted on: 2010/04/23

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

The guide... ガイドさんが。。。。

Reviewed by: You

This was my second time participating. The local guide was Japanese but an older gentleman. It seemed he was a pinch hitter because the original guide had an urgent matter to attend to. At first, I was worried, but he appeared to have a lot of experience as a guide, and his stories were enjoyable. Before I knew it, we arrived at our destination. I had a very enjoyable time.

2回目の参加でした。
現地のガイドさんが、日本人ですがおじいちゃんでした。
本来の担当の方が急用とのことでピンチヒッターとして
参加されたようでした。
最初は心配でしたが、現地でのガイド経験が長いようで
お話も楽しく、あっという間に目的地に着きました。
大変楽しく過ごすことができました。

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

missed

Reviewed by: sabina avila

I did pay for the tour of back stage but did recive it. other then that it was a great package..

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Awesome! Awesome!

Reviewed by: Flora Cornett

I had an absolutely fabulous time. I had a personal guide, Stephanie, and she was great. Assisted me when I needed it. Kept my camera and took my picture with everything. II was treated like royalty by her. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the islands. And I would recommend the Super Ambassador tour. I don't have any pictures uploaded yet so cannot include any at this time.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

An all Day'er

Reviewed by: Dena_shevlin@yahoo.com

Wow, where do I begin? We enjoyed the PCC alot! We were greeted at the pick up point by positive and pleasent staff. When we boarded the bus we were entertained all the way to the center. Our guide was Cuz Ken and he was very professional and entertaning. The day was full of events starting with lunch and then leading on to a series of islands. Each island had a unique cultrual display of dancing and interaction with the audience. We were busy all day, from 10:30am to 10:30pm. The lunch and dinner were very nicely organized and presented. We were so moved by the evening show "The Breath of Life", we bought the dvd! We would recommend this tour to anyone!

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Drums of the Pacific Luau with Open Bar at Kaanapali Hyatt Regency Maui

Fun Time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

A little bit corney, but fun nevertheless. I took my daughters to the show and they did enjoy it. This is not broadway and I doubt it has anything to do with Hawaiian culture, but iw was a fun time. All the dancers were great. The fire dance is obviously the big draw and it worth it.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

The show HA was breath-taking

Reviewed by: from Calgary, AB

We went on a guided tour arrive at the Cultural Center @ 2pm. That's the way to go if you have limited time and what to navigate the park and catch as many of the mini-shows at each village as possible. Our guide set a leisurely pace, so the group and older folks can stick together.

The food at the luau was medicore. But the village experience and the night show, HA waws great!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Amazing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The shuttle ride fom Wakiki was informative. It was a wonderful way to explore more of the island on limited time and budget. The Cultural Center was amazing. The staff went above and beyond expectations. The dinner was just average. I expectected a higher quality of food. Did not go back for seconds so I had more time to explore the Cultural Center.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

More Than Just A Luau

Reviewed by: Ron and Alicia Gurtiza

Amazing!!! We had the opportunity to learn about the history and people of Polynesia. Very entertaining and interactive. We had the Super Ambassador package which basically means VIP. We had front row seating to all shows, our own personal guided tour and dvd. Our guide, cousin Spencer went beyond the call of duty to make our experience the most enjoyable time we have ever had. Alo'ha!!!!

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ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

It's a great place to learn about Polynesia. ポリネシアを知るには好適

Reviewed by: 松代 京子

I enjoyed the evening show and dinner. Since it was my first time, I watched with great interest. The Polynesian atmosphere was rich, and the story was easy to understand and entertaining. The stage design was particularly wonderful, and the men's dancing was lovely. I would like to go again. This time, I’m thinking of experiencing a full day in the world of Polynesia starting from the afternoon...

 夕方からのショーと夕食を楽しみました。初めてだったので興味深く観賞しました。ポリネシアの雰囲気たっぷりで物語もわかりやすく面白かったです。特に舞台の作りがすばらしく、男性の踊りも素敵でした。もう一度行って見たいと思います。今度は昼からの一日たっぷりのポリネシアの世界で・・・と思っています。 

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: O. Garcia

Enjoyable. Great Entertainment. Weather in March was breezy and cold.. Activities needed more staff to accomodate the crowd. Lines too long. Dinner was great.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful dinner cruise.

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wow! The cruise was wonderful. We bought the 3-star package and the food was excellent, the service was great. Our server was perfect and made us feel pretty special. The show after dinner was top-notch, too, and a lot of fun. We did not cruise as far as we might have, but the weather was not cooperating. Can't help that. The highlight of our Honolulu vacation!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Luau lowlight

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Selected Ambassador package and got a guided tour as part of it. Guide was fine, but we were not able to look around the "villages." Instead, we only went from one presentation to the next, missing portions of some of them, and then it was time for the luau. Interesting, but not outstanding. The facility should open earlier in the day. For the price, you should at least have time to see most of it. Luau food was not particularly good, lunch menu was better, and the "show" during the luau left a lot to be desired. "Ha", the show afterwards was very good, however.

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith's Family Luau

Reviewed by: Dana

I would highly recommend this event to all. Go early and get a chance to walk the gardens. They are beautiful and I took great pictures of my family within the gardens. Food at the Luau was excellent and the show was outstanding. I was amazed at how many of the guest were return visitors. The Smith family do own a piece of paradise.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Pay attention to conch announcement

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Enjoyed the evening with our family of 3 teenagers. We played the games and felt encouraged by the staff, did the hula, watched most of the shows. However, we missed the main ceremony because we were doing something else at the time. They had the conch shell sound for each event but did not verbally announce it therefore we missed it which was disappointing. The food and dinner show were wonderful. We drove ourselves and the place was easy to find.

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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

それは大丈夫でした。 It was o.k.

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The reviews were very good, so I might have had too high expectations, but it was just okay. The bus guide's stories were certainly interesting, but they weren't "hilarious" or anything, just average. However, the attention to participants was wonderful; they celebrated birthdays and anniversaries, and even during free time, they kept track of everyone's activities and mentioned them later. I was also surprised by how smoothly the staff worked together. I didn't think the food was delicious, but since I didn't have high expectations, it was within an acceptable range. I was hoping for something a bit more spiritual from the show, but it felt more commercial. This is just my personal opinion.

We lived in the United States until the year before last and have participated in many such shows and dinners, so I might have been a bit harsh in my evaluation compared to others... I apologize.

However, I think for first-timers or those who don't often have the opportunity to experience different cultures, it would be a fresh and enjoyable event.

レビューの評価がとても良く期待し過ぎたせいかも知れませんが、まあまあという感じでした。バスガイドさんの話は勿論面白かったものの「大爆笑」というほどではなく普通でした。ただ、参加者への心配りは素晴らしく、誕生日や記念日を祝ったり、自由行動の際も全員の行動を把握していて後で言及したり。スタッフ同士の連携の円滑さにも驚きました。料理は美味しいとは思いませんでしたが、期待もしていなかったので許容範囲。ショーはもう少しスピリチュアルなものを期待していたけれど、コマーシャルな印象を受けました。あくまで個人的な感想ですが。
私共は一昨年までアメリカに住んでいて、このようなショーやディナーに多く参加しているので、他とも比較して、評価が少し辛口になってしまったかも・・・すみません。
多分、初めての人や日ごろ異文化にあまり触れる機会のない人にとっては、新鮮で楽しいイベントだと思います。

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Mr

Reviewed by: Ron

I can't say enough good about this Luau. The food was good, the show was great. It was just a wonderful time.

Ron

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Great luau!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time I highly recommend this experience.

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

family trip

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

we had a great time at the luau. food was very good, drinks were great, the best mai tai ever. very entertaining show and good variety. vip package worth the money

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Decided to take a chance...

Reviewed by: Kristy

Let me just say, I took a chance. I heard it was expensive, cheesy, and basically over-rated. BUT, I also heard if you do decide to do a luau, do Paradise Cove, and go all out with the Deluxe package... They were right!! (lol, PC should pay me for this review...)

As a young couple in our 20's.... WE HAD A BLAST. They do a great job making you feel special with the deluxe package: shorter lines, extra drink tickets, souvenir gifts, and we had the VERY FRONT seats (regular tickets put you WAY in the back)!!! Totally worth the extra money to be right in front and have table service (no waiting in long lines for the buffet)... The food was better than expected, drinks were...pretty. The dancing/show was what was expected-

but what we both agreed on what made PC special was the cove!!!! It was stunning, and the view is everything i imagined Oahu to be. We went on our 2nd night, and it was very romantic!!! When we went on the little canoe ride they offer, WE SAW A GREEN SEA TURTLE!!!

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Posted on: 2010/03/10