All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Had an amazing time with Phillipe and Zach! They kept it relaxed, fun, and super funny! Such a fun cruise! Funny pictures with costumes, constant jokes, great music, and Zach the bartender was running around grabbing people drinks left and right! I hardly had to ever go back to the actual bar to grab a drink. Incredible time! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks guys!

The Rock-a-Flash show I attended was an incredibly luxurious and enjoyable experience. First, I received a backstage pass at the reception and was able to enter the venue before other guests. It felt a bit exclusive! I was led into a dazzling and beautiful room where I enjoyed champagne (we had non-alcoholic champagne) and tropical-themed appetizers, really savoring the VIP atmosphere. After that, I got to peek into the costume room where Elvis and the dancers' outfits were kept, and I was able to touch some of the actual props while taking photos and having fun. I even got to stand on stage, which was a bit exciting (laughs). As the mood lifted, it was time for dinner. The course meal was luxurious and delicious. My favorite was the truffle mashed potatoes, which had a taste I had never experienced before and left me very satisfied. After finishing dessert, the show began! The performances by Elvis, Michael, and the dancers were truly professional and amazing. Among them, the fire knife act was particularly impressive, and sitting in the front row, I could feel the heat of the flames, which was thrilling and nerve-wracking. The fun time flew by, but I was able to have a truly wonderful night.

今回参加したロック・ア・フラショーは大変贅沢で楽しいひとときでした。まずは受付でバックステージパスカードを受け取り首から下げ他のお客様より先に会場の中へ。ちょっと優越感！煌びやかで素敵なお部屋に通されシャンパン（私達はノンアルコールシャンパン）と南国チックなアペタイザーを頂きながらＶＩＰな気分も味わいました。その後、エルビスやダンサーが着る衣裳部屋をのぞかせてもらったり実際に使う道具を触らせてもらったり写真も撮りながら楽しみました。ステージにも立ちちょっと興奮（笑）だんだん気分も盛り上がりディナータイムへ。コース料理はどれも豪華で美味しかったです。特に私が気にいったのはトリュフ入りのマッシュポテト。今まで食べたことのない味で大満足でした。デザートまで完食してしばらくするとショーの始まり！！エルビス、マイケル、ダンサーの皆さんのパフォーマンスはさすがプロという感じで素晴らしかったです。その中でもファイヤーナイフはかなりの迫力があり一番前の席だったこともあって炎の熱さが伝わりドキドキハラハラでした。楽しい時間はあっという間に過ぎてしまいましたがとても素敵な夜を過ごすことができました。

Everything was perfect. Even though it rained off and on, it did not matter. The dinner, entertainment was awesome. The show Ha: Breath of Life was spectacular. A must if you come to Oahu!

I love Chief Sielu's wit, and his personality really comes out throughout the show. You can really tell he enjoys hosting the luau and loves all his guests. They also have a lot of fire knife dancers (and world champions, at that) making their fire dances probably the most impressive ones out there.

The food is good and there's a cash bar (you get a few free drink tickets based on which package you book). The only problem with this luau is that it's so far away from Waikiki and starts right after rush hour, so you might want to leave earlier (perhaps at 3pm) to beat the traffic. Alternatively you could just spend the day in Kapolei at wet n wild or Coral Crater. Parking is $5 at wet n wild.

My sister and I booked this event to close our Hawaiian vacation. From the time we checked in to the time we walked off the boat, we enjoyed the friendliness of the staff working the event. Ian was a charismatic captain, and Alex was a very friendly bartender! Loved that this was a casual, barefoot experience. The views were great! Would absolutely recommend this event to friends and family.

Food is great, ground are amazing. This is more like a family than a production

The view of Waikiki from the sea is amazing! The captain and crew were very friendly, and I had a great time! They even let me sit in the pilot's seat and took pictures for me. It became a wonderful memory!

ワイキキを海から見る最高の景色♪
船長やクルーもアットフォームですごく楽しかったです！
操縦席にも座らしてくれて写真を撮ってくれました。よい思い出になりました！

Rock A Hula was a great show for me and my friends! There was a lot of music and fire dancing, and enjoyable songs to sing along with from Michael Jackson and other old classics. We all got a free drink from our purchase which made the show even more fun. The food and service was excellent was well. We came all the way from San Francisco and we were glad to have heard about this show. We also got to see backstage which was very interesting. Veltra helped me with deciding on my purchase so I highly recommend using this site too for the future!

The location is easily accessible as it is on the main street of Kona. The parking lot is on the mountain side of the hotel. There are people lined up around the hotel’s rotary, so the entrance is easy to find. The show took place with the ocean in the background and a pleasant breeze, and it was really great! The sunset was beautiful too! There was a lot of laughter, and it was a very enjoyable time (even though I don't understand much English). The food was at the expected level, but I was happy to eat a lot of my favorite kalua pig. I have also been to the luau at the King Kamehameha Hotel (though it was quite a while ago, so my memory isn't clear), but I think the stage position and the host at Royal Kona were better.

場所がコナのメインストリートにあるのでアクセスしやすいです。
駐車場は、ホテルの山側にありました。
ホテルのロータリーのあたりに人が並んでいるので入り口はわかりやすいです。
ショーは海をバックにして、心地よい風の中行われ、とてもよかったです！
夕日もキレイでした！
かなり笑いもとても楽しい時間になりました（英語はあまりわかりませんが）。
食事は、予想通りのレベルでしたが、自分の好きなカルアピッグをたくさん食べれたのでよかったです。
キングカメハメハホテルのルアウも行ったことがありますが（ずいぶん前で記憶がはっきりしませんが）、ステージの位置や、司会者の感じがロイヤルコナの方がよかったと思います。

A really enjoyable evening - even though the weather was awful! But you can't help that!
A great view of the Fireworks and the lights along Waikiki - awesome to view a different perspective!
Super friendly staff
Plenty of drinks - was a little worried at first - I was traveling with my daughter - there was a Hen's night and a Stag night on board - thought I may have booked the wrong type of trip - a booze boat - I was really relieved - everyone was having a great time, without being stupid!
Would highly recommend this activity - it was one of our hi lights!

I was worried because my daughter tends to get motion sickness, but I spoke to an older woman in charge who gave me various pieces of advice and showed concern. My anxiety completely disappeared, and I was able to enjoy the experience without worrying about the motion at all.

娘が酔いやすいため不安でしたが
係りの年配の女性にそのことを
話す色々アドバイスをしてくれたり気にかけたりして下さり
すっかり不安な気持ちがなくなり
そして揺れも全く気にすることなく
楽しむ事が出しました

I had some waiting time before departure, so I was able to relax and take photos. There was a diverse crowd, including people from Europe and Asia. We were the only Japanese people there. I didn't fully understand the explanations in English, but I managed to grasp the gist of it!

The attire ranged from luxurious outfits to people in shorts and sandals, so there didn't seem to be a dress code. I tend to get seasick, so I didn't eat anything, and it was quite cold at the end of November, but I stayed outside the whole time. When my companion tried to get a refill, the meat was gone, but it seemed there were still plenty of potatoes left. The cookies they distributed were delicious.

The staff were kind, taking photos for us and being very attentive. It was disappointing that we couldn't see the orange sunset >_<. However, I was happy to see a small dolphin! I was quite satisfied with the views of Diamond Head and the hotel nightscape. I recommend this tour for active individuals.

出発まで待ち時間があったので、写真を撮ったりしてゆっくりできました。多国籍な感じでヨーロッパ圏やアジア圏の方もおられました。日本人は私たちだけでした。英語での説明はわからなかったですが、なんとなく理解しました！
服装はラグジュアリーな感じの方から、短パンにサンダルみたいな方もいて、ドレスコードはなさそうでした。
私は船酔いしやすいので食事は取らず、11月末で寒かったですが、ずっと外にいました。連れがお代わりしようとすると肉とかはなくなっていましたが、イモとかはまだ余っていたようです。配ってくれたクッキーは美味しかったです。
スタッフの方は親切で写真を撮ってくれたり、気配りもバッチリでした。オレンジの夕日が見られなかったのが残念でした>_<
小さなイルカが見れたのは嬉しかったです！
ダイヤモンドヘッドとかホテルの夜景を見れて かなり満足です。アクティブな方にオススメのツアーです。

As others have mentioned, there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, and most of the customers were English speakers. However, once you set sail, language doesn't matter. The pleasant breeze and the sunset scenery, along with the lively American atmosphere, allow you to have fun without worrying about the language barrier.

The snacks provided are just bags of chips, but drinks are all-you-can-drink. Also, you might wonder if there really is a restroom, but if you open a manhole-like cover, you'll find one. While I was inside, a drunk person playfully kept banging on the ceiling, but it was a fun moment.

他の方も書いていますが、スタッフに日本語を話せる方はいませんでしたし、お客さんも英語の方が過半でした。しかし、出航してしまえば言葉は関係ありません。気持ちの良い風とサンセットの風景。そして陽気なアメリカンの騒ぎっぷりで、言葉を気にせずに楽しく盛り上がれます。
おつまみはポテチの袋が配られるだけですが、飲み放題です。
また、トイレは本当にあるのか？という感じですが、マンホールみたいな蓋を開けるとトイレがあります。
入っていたら、酔っ払いにふざけて天井を叩かれまくりましたが、楽しいひと時でした。

We were the only Japanese people there, but once the drinks started flowing in the second half, we were able to have a great time regardless of nationality! Even though we couldn't understand the language, we took photos with the foreign ladies and interacted with the handsome crew. It was a lot of fun.

We had a wonderful time enjoying the elegant sunset and night views. It was colder in November than I expected, so a thicker jacket was necessary. I recommend wearing clothes that can be rolled up or shorter ones, as there is a possibility of getting wet when boarding.

日本人は私達だけでしたが、後半お酒も入ってくると国籍関係なく盛り上がれました！
言葉はわからなくても外人のお姉さん達と写真撮ったり、イケメンクルーにかまってもらったり。楽しかったです。
優雅に夕陽や夜景をみれてステキな時間でした。
１１月思ったより寒かったので厚めの上着必要でした。乗り込む時に濡れる可能性があるので、たくし上げられる服か、短めを履くことをお勧めします。

The show is definitely the best part of it. Very entertaining, and great production. The dinner buffet is good -- more than enough food to stuff yourself, and decent selections of Hawaiian food. We didn't opt for the train ride before the dinner, and there's really not too many booths and demonstrations to walk around and see. A lot of people end up just sitting at their table early to wait for dinner to start, especially those who don't drink alcohol that much. My only complaint of the night was it was quite chilly and even cold after sitting there for a while watching the show. It's essentially "outdoors" (with cover) and it's December, so night time it's in the 60s, and I guess I didn't dress appropriately for 60s degrees F weather.

Make sure you let whomever is receiving the Lei know in advance.

I had imagined just watching the dance, but the show had a grand story that moved me.

The seats were also very good and it was the best.

I thought it would be nice if the start time was a bit earlier since we returned to the hotel a little late.

想像していたのは、ただダンスを見るだけだったのですが、
ショーには壮大なストリーがあり感動しました。

席もとても良くて最高でした。

ホテル戻りの時間が少々遅くなる為、開始時間がもう少し早いとうれしいな
と思いました。

The sunset sailing while gently swaying with the waves was amazing! The drinks were all-you-can-drink, making it a comfortable experience! This was my third time using the service, and I look forward to it every time!

心地よく波に揺られながらサンセットセーリング最高でしたー！！ドリンクも飲み放題で快適に過ごせます！もお3回目の利用です(^^)毎回楽しみにリピートしてます！

The Polynesian Cultural Center is about a 1-hour bus ride from the Sheraton. During the bus ride, the guide who spoke Japanese kept the atmosphere lively, so we arrived without getting bored.
First, we had a meal at the restaurant. It was a buffet style, with crab available only once, and everything else was all-you-can-eat and drink. There was no alcohol. Many of the dishes were quite rich. Most of the staff did not speak Japanese, but it wasn't too much of a problem.
Next, we headed to the dance show venue. We had seats in the central front area, which allowed us to feel the excitement even more. The show had a storyline, so even if you don't understand English, you can follow along just by watching. The content was very moving. The show ended with a standing ovation!
Photography was completely prohibited during the show. However, at the end of the show, you can take photos with the dancers.
It became a wonderful memory.

シェラトンからバスで1時間弱のポリネシア文化センター。バスの中では日本語を話せるガイドさんが盛り上げてくれ、退屈することなく到着。
まず、レストランで食事をとります。ビュッフェ形式なっていて、蟹は1回のみで、あとは食べ飲み放題。アルコールはありません。こってりしていた料理が多かったです。店員さんは日本語が通じない方がほとんどですが、さほど困ることはありませんでした。
そして、ダンスショー会場へ。中央前方席だったので、より熱気を感じられました。ショーの内容がストーリー仕立てになっていて、英語がわからなくても観ていれば理解することができます。内容はとても感動するものでした。ショーの最後はスタンディングオベーション！
ショーの最中は一切の写真撮影が禁止です。しかし、ショーの最後にダンサーの方と写真を撮ることができます。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

Last time, I used the Star of Honolulu, but this time I participated in this tour because it was under maintenance. I heard that the seating was unassigned, but it can be confusing depending on the group. I think it would be better if seats were assigned. Overall, I believe the excitement level cannot compare to the Star of Honolulu. Also, a lobster voucher that I hadn't signed up for was distributed on the bus. I asked about it three times, but it seemed correct, so I accepted it without hesitation. Well, this was a lucky surprise!

前回はスターオブホノルルを利用しましたが、今回はメンテナンス中との事でこのツアーに参加しました。
席は自由席との事でしたが、グループによっては迷います。
やはりアサインされた方が良いと思いますね。
全体的な盛り上がりも、やはりスターオブホノルルにはかなわないと思います。
あと、申し込んでいないロブスターの引換券がバスの中で配られました。
3回位聞き返しましたが、間違い無さそうでしたので、遠慮無く頂きました。
まぁこれはこれでラッキーでした！

The buffet was as expected, neither good nor bad. The show, despite being an hour and a half long, progressed at a good pace without dragging. It was enjoyable.

ビュッフェは想像通り可もなく不可もなく。
ショーは、1時間半あるにもかかわらず、ダラダラせずテンポ良く進みます。
楽しめます。

It was truly a tour that I’m glad I went on!

First, we entered before the general public. It felt a bit exclusive! While I was a little nervous with the English guidance, we made our way to the green room. After taking photos, we enjoyed appetizers, fruits, and nuts while sipping drinks, spending a luxurious time! The backstage tour was entirely in English, but just being able to see the rarely seen behind-the-scenes was so much fun and exciting! It was really interesting!

After that, we had a leisurely dinner. The food and cocktails were both delicious! And then came the much-anticipated showtime! We were seated right in the front, so close that it felt like we could reach out and touch the performers, and I was so excited!!!

After the show, we took lots of photos and got autographs, and it was truly enjoyable.

We went on our honeymoon, and I didn’t expect to experience such a special feeling, so it was a wonderful tour that will remain in our memories!

本当に行って良かったと思えるツアーでした！

まずは一般のお客さんよりも先に入場。少し優越感！
英語での案内で少したじたじになりながら、グリーンルームへ。写真撮影後、前菜やフルーツ、ナッツを食べて、お酒を飲みながら贅沢な時間を過ごしました！
バックヤードツアーはひたすら英語だったけど、滅多に見られない舞台裏を見て回るだけでとても楽しかったし、わくわく！面白かった〜〜！
その後はゆっくりディナータイム。食事もカクテルもとても美味しい！
そしてお待ちかねのショータイム！
一番前の席で手が届きそうになるくらい近くて、とても興奮しました！！！
ショーの後もたくさん写真を撮って、サインももらって、本当に楽しかったです。

新婚旅行で行きましたが、こんな特別感が味わえるなんて思ってなかったので、思い出に残る素敵なツアーでした！

I participated because I wanted to do something different from others on my first trip to Hawaii!
I heard that there would be fireworks on Friday night, and the night view from the sea was amazing, as were the fireworks!

It was a bit rainy, so it was cold, haha.
I forgot to bring a towel, so it's a good idea to have one!
Since it can be a bit chilly, I think a thick hoodie would be just right!

Also, there's an all-you-can-drink option!
It seems like everyone is given a Mai Tai at first, but you can ask the bartender for more drinks!
I was drinking beer, but there was also white wine available!

初めてのハワイで他の人たちと別なことがしたくて参加しました！
ちょうど金曜日の夜花火が見られるとのことで
海から見る夜景も最高、花火も最高でした！

少し雨が降っていたこともあり、寒かったですw
タオルを持って行くの忘れたのでタオルはあった方がいいですよ！
少し肌寒いので厚手のパーカーくらいがちょうどいいかと思います！

あと、お酒飲み放題です！
マイタイ？が最初みんなに配られる感じなんですが、
お酒作る人に言えば出てきます！
私はビールを飲んでましたが、
ほかに白ワインとかもありましたよ！

I participated in the VIP course alone.

First, it's better to arrive earlier than the meeting time. There are some light snacks served at the cocktail reception. I arrived right on time and was immediately guided to the show venue.

The food is delicious. The meat is tender and easy to eat, even for the elderly. However... the portions are small, haha. So it's a good idea to eat the snacks at the cocktail reception beforehand, haha.

As for the show, fans of Elvis might enjoy it.

VIPコースに一人参加。

まず、集合時間より早めに行った方が良い。
カクテルレセプションで、ちょっとしたおつまみが出る。
私は時間ピッタリに着いてしまい、すぐにショー会場に案内されました。

食事は美味しい。
肉も柔らかく、高齢者でも食べやすい。
ただ・・・量が少ないw
だからカクテルレセプションのおつまみを食べておいた方が良いw

ショーは、エルビスのファンなら楽しめるかも。

I arrived in the early afternoon and toured the area with a Japanese-speaking guide. Basically, it's a dance show, but when the locals explain things, the guide translates into Japanese, making it easy to understand. The evening Polynesian dance show is a must-see! The food was not great. There are also souvenir shops, but it would have been nice to have a bit more time to explore.

お昼過ぎに到着して日本語ガイドさんと一緒に見て回りました。基本的にはダンスショーなんですが、現地の人が説明してくれる時はガイドさんが日本語に通訳してくれるのでわかりやすいです。夜のポリネシアンダンスショーは必見です！食事はイマイチでした。お土産屋さんもあるんですが、もう少し見て回る時間があるとよかったです。

The sailing departure was at six o'clock, but it wasn't immediately followed by dinner. It was a buffet style; the taste was okay, and the variety was decent. There were many locals, and only two groups of Japanese. Of course, the announcements were only in English. The boat just wandered around Waikiki Beach. The actual fireworks started at 7:45, so it was boring until then. The boat was rocking, so I didn't want to drink too much, and I didn't eat much either. The fireworks lasted only about five minutes, just a star mine. I was disappointed because I had the impression that they would last much longer, like in Japan.

セーリングの出航は六時からでしたが、そのあとすぐディナーというほどではなく、バイキング形式、味はまあまあ、種類はそこそこ
現地の方が多く日本人は二組でした。もちろん英語での案内のみ
船はワイキキビーチをうろうろしているだけです。
実際の花火の始まりは７時４５分からなので、それまで退屈
船も揺れますから酒に酔うといけないし、食べ物もたくさん食べませんでした。花火の上がる時間は５分そこそこ、スターマインが上がるだけです。
日本では長い時間あがる感覚でいたのにがっかりでした。

The catamaran was almost full. There were few Japanese people, and since they are not good at English, I couldn't understand the captain's talk very well, but I enjoyed the cruise while drinking sparkling wine and beer. The sunset and the lights of Waikiki were beautiful. Be careful as the restrooms can get crowded towards the end of the cruise.

カタマランはほぼ満席？日本人は少なく英語が苦手なのでキャプテンの話など良くわかりませんがスパークリングワインやビールを飲んでクルーズを楽しみました。夕陽やワイキキの街灯りが綺麗で良かったです。クルーズ後半はトイレが込み合うので注意かも。

My husband and I attended the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner cruise on 12/06/17. When we had First checked in we were greeted by a nice lady and apologized and told my husband he was not wearing the proper attire for the night. He was wearing khakis and flip flops. The nice thing is they were accommodating going so far as letting borrow shoes and pants for the night. I was so happy cuz we had limited time and wouldn’t be able to reschedule. And it was my fault at not looking for a dress code when I booked it. Once we got on the boat we were greeted by the captain! He was super nice and well dressed (everybody was). The dancers, entertainment and food was AMAZING! Not to mention the excellent customer service they made sure they took care of all our needs. We will definitely do this again whenever we come back! Must do!!!

I went to see the show at my husband's request. We had front-row seats. It was a rare experience to see the expressions of Elvis, Katy, and the dancers up close, creating wonderful memories. There was also a backstage tour before the show, where we could touch the costumes and props used on stage, providing an experience that we wouldn't normally have. We had plenty of time for meals, and I enjoyed the course-style dishes that were served, which was also satisfying. Additionally, the hospitality from the staff was pleasant and exceptional.

夫のリクエストで観に行きました。ステージから一番前の席。
エルビス、ケーティ、ダンサーの表情がまともに観れてとても貴重な
想い出ができました。ショーの前バックシテージツアーもあり、ステージでの
衣装や小道具も触れさせていただき普段ではできない体験もできました。
食事の時間もたっぷりあり、コース仕立てで運ばれてくるお料理を楽しむことができこちらも満足。
また、スタッフの皆さんの【お・も・て・な・し】が心地よくて最高でした。

It felt a bit cooler than Waikiki, possibly because it's slightly further north, but it was an exciting show. The English explanation of the story was easy to understand, but there were some words mixed in that I couldn't quite catch, possibly from the indigenous language, so I think it would have been nice to have a simple guide. The buffet meal was relatively good quality and delicious, but since the venue was large, it was hard to know where everything was without asking the waitstaff. Photography during the show was prohibited, so even though there was a time for photos with the performers afterward, I couldn't take any because I wouldn't make it back to the bus on time. I wish there had been a bit more time to spare.

少し北にあるせいかワイキキより風も冷たく感じましたが,熱気のあるショーでした。ストーリーの英語の説明はわかりやすいのですが、原住民の言語が入っているのか所々分からない言葉が混じっているので、簡単な解説書みたいなものがあったら良かったと思います。ビュッフェの食事も比較的素材もよく美味しく食べられましたが、会場が広いのでどこに何があるかウェイトレスさん達に聞かないと分かりにくかったです。ショーの写真を撮るのを禁止しているので、あとで出演者さん達との撮影時間があっても、帰りのバスの時間に間に合わないので、結局撮影できずに終わりました。もう少し時間に余裕があれば良かったと思います。