All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

My mother (in her 60s) and I (in my 30s) participated in the Rock-a-Hula show (backstage tour).
About the food… The appetizers we had in the green room were delicious. I only ate a little bit to save room for dinner, but I wish I had eaten more. The dinner itself was average in taste, but the presentation was vibrant and really captured the Hawaiian vibe.
About the backstage tour… Neither of us speaks English at all (we're not good at it, dislike it, and try to avoid it as much as possible), but they spoke slowly using simple words, so we were able to understand. Even if you don't understand English, I think you can enjoy looking at the performers' costumes, microphones, and stage lighting.
About the seating… We had seats in the center, the closest to the stage. It wasn't too close to the point where we couldn't see; we could see everything well.
About the show… I only recognized two songs, but my mother seemed to know almost all of Elvis's songs and was very happy. It was a shame that Michael wasn't there that day (both my mother and I are fans of Michael).
I also saw hula dancing for the first time, and it was fun, while the fire dance was incredibly powerful, to the point where I was worried about fire coming towards us! I enjoyed the fire dance the most during the show.
About the service… I arrived more than 20 minutes before the check-in time, but while sitting on a bench before check-in, a female staff member who spoke Japanese (I think she was an Asian dancer) approached us and explained that we could check in early and that we should move to the area near the outdoor stage once the show started. She was very polite and kind.
Overall… Both my mother and I had a great time. We were excited from the night we arrived, and it feels like we will continue to have fun from the next day! Participating was definitely the right choice!

母(60代)と私(30代)の２人でロックアフラショー(バックステージツアー)に参加しました。
食事について…。グリーンルームで食べたアペタイザーがおいしかったです。ディナーに備えてほんの少〜ししか食べなかったのですがもっと食べればよかったです。ディナー自体は、味は普通でしたが見た目が鮮やかでハワイ気分を満喫できました。
バックステージツアーについて…。２人とも全く英語ができない(苦手だし嫌いだしなるべく避けて通りたい)ですが簡単な単語でゆっくり話してくれるので私達でも聞き取れました。また、英語が分からなくても出演者の衣装やマイク、ステージ照明など見て楽しめると思います。
席について…。ステージから１番近い中央の席でした。近すぎて見づらいと言うこともなくちゃんと全体を見渡せます。
ショーについて…。モノマネは、私は知っている曲が２曲しかありませんでしたが、母はプレスリーの曲はほぼ全て知っていたようで喜んでいました。この日はマイケルがいなかったのが残念でした(私も母もマイケルのファンです)。
フラダンスも初めて見ましたが楽しかったですし、ファイヤーダンスはものすごい迫力で、こちらに火が飛んでこないかと不安になるくらいでした！私はショーの中でファイヤーダンスが１番楽しめました。
サービスなどについて…。受付開始時刻の20分以上前に着いてしまったのですが、受付前のベンチに座っていると、日本語を話す女性スタッフ(アジア系のダンサーの方だと思います)が声をかけてきてくれて、受付はもうできること、外のステージのショーが始まったらそのステージ付近に移動すればよいこと等、説明してくれました。とても丁寧で親切でした。
全体を通して…。母も私も楽しめました。到着日の夜からテンションがあがって、翌日からも楽しめそうな予感！！参加して大正解でした！！

Recently, every time I come to Honolulu, I participate in the sunset cruise on the Mai Tai Catamaran. There are no staff who speak Japanese, and most of the customers are Westerners. Perhaps because of that, the atmosphere is lively and quite enjoyable. It's a yacht, but since it's a catamaran, I think it's stable and doesn't tilt.

最近ではホノルルに来る度にマイタイカタマランのサンセットクルーズに参加しています。日本語が話せるスタッフもいませんし、お客さんもほぼ欧米系です。そのお陰かノリも良くむしろ楽しいですね。ヨットですがカタマランなので傾く事もなく安定していると思います。

We participated as a couple in a plan organized by an acquaintance. At first, I thought it would just be a casual event enjoying music while having a meal, but they played nostalgic songs one after another, and both my spouse and I had a wonderful time. Our seats were arranged in the same group as our acquaintance, and we were able to spend special moments with friends over drinks and food before the show started. The meal was luxurious and delicious. I realized that there are such enjoyable experiences to be had on a trip to Hawaii, and I am grateful for this tour and my acquaintance.

知人の企画で夫婦での参加となりました。最初は食事をしながら音楽を楽しむ程度のものかと思っていましたが、昔流れていた音楽が次々と繰り広げられ、懐かしい気持ちで夫婦共々楽しんでいました。座席も知人と同じグループとしてアレンジしていただき、ステージが始まる前の時間もドリンクや食事で友人との特別な時間を過ごすことが出来き、食事も豪華で美味しくいただけました。ハワイ旅行でこういった楽しみ方もあるのだなと、このツアーと知人に感謝の気持ちです。

I often visit live venues in Japan, but I decided to attend this show for the memories of Hawaii. Upon entering through the VIP entrance, I was greeted by a performer resembling Katy Perry, and I was overwhelmed by her doll-like appearance as we all took a commemorative photo together. I was guided to the front row right below the stage, where a wonderful meal was served one after another. When crab was brought out, the staff promptly removed the shells for us, allowing us to enjoy a very pleasant and delicious dinner.

As the show began, there were performances of Elvis, Michael, Katy, and Hawaiian performers, seamlessly blending with oldies that even Japanese people are familiar with, all accompanied by wonderful music. The quality of the singing was very high, and the performers often came down into the audience, making it a truly enjoyable experience.

I have experienced a real Michael stage performance before, but I believe this is not just an impersonation show; it is a splendid example of American entertainment.

私は、日本でもよくライブ会場に足を運びますが、ハワイの思い出にこのショーに参加してみました。VIP専用の入り口から入るとケイティ・ペリーのパフォーマーがお出迎え、まるでお人形のような容姿に圧倒されながら、皆で記念写真。ステージすぐ下の最前列に案内され、素敵な食事が次々と運ばれてきます。蟹が出てきたときには、すかさずスタッフが殻を外してくれて、とても気持ちがよく美味しいディナーをいただきました。
ステージが始まると、エルビス、マイケル、ケティにハワイアンパフォーマーと息もつかさず、日本人でもよく耳にしたオールディズが素敵な演奏とともに繰り広げられました。皆さん歌のクオリティも非常に高く、よく会場にも降りてきてくれますので、楽しめます。
本物のマイケルのステージも体験したこともありますが、これは単なるモノマネショーではなく、立派なアメリカンエンターテイメントだと思います。

My husband and I booked the fireworks sail for our last night in Hawaii and it was a great way to end our trip. The music was right, the fireworks were a beautiful sight, and my cup of maitai was constantly filled by the shirtless bartender! We would definitely book this again when we come back and maybe bring a few friends with us next time. :)

The check-in process was slow, and after waiting for over 30 minutes, I was able to enter after 5:30 PM. As a Polynesian show, it was very enjoyable and wonderful, but the Hawaiian atmosphere felt lacking. The food was delicious, and with the all-you-can-drink option, it felt like a good deal. Although it's unrelated to the show, there was a huge traffic jam from Waikoloa to Kona on Friday, taking an hour and a half.

受付の処理が遅くて、30分以上並んで、入場出来たのが5時半過ぎ。
ポリネシアンショーとしてみれば、とても楽しく素晴らしいが、ハワイの雰囲気は薄い。
食事は美味しいし、飲み放題なのでお得感があります。
ショーとは関係ないが、金曜日はワイコロアからコナまで大渋滞で、１時間半かかりました。

I saw the reviews and had some expectations, but there were mostly foreigners, with only two Japanese couples, including us. Everything was explained in English, so I didn't understand much (laughs), but I managed to grasp the atmosphere somehow! The foreigners were getting along well with each other on the spot! The food wasn't great, but I'm glad we went. It was a day of Hawaiian illustrations, so it became a nice memory.

レビューを見て参加したのである程度予想はしてましたが、外人さんばかりで日本人は私達夫婦入れて2組でした。すべて英語での説明でわかりませんでした（笑）でも雰囲気でなんとなく理解しましたが！！外人さん同士はその場で仲良くなっていました！！ご飯は期待できませんが行ってよかったです。ハワイラストの日だったのでいい思い出になりました。

I heard from a friend who has seen various shows in Hawaii that the Hilton's luau was absolutely fantastic, so I decided to go.

The day before, there was heavy rain, and I was worried it might be canceled (it mentioned indoor seating), but on the day itself, it was beautifully clear. However, since it was going to be evening, a jacket was necessary. With guaranteed front-row seats, we also had priority for the buffet, and an extra drink was included, so we really enjoyed the meal.

There were couples from all over the world celebrating their honeymoons and silver anniversaries, and it was fun to chat with everyone at the same table. Our seats were the fourth row from the front, and the dancers were visible from all directions, so I had no particular complaints. However, I was a bit put off by the amusement park-style photo sales.

Whether you go early or not doesn't make much of a difference, but I'm glad I opted for the guaranteed seating.

ハワイでいろいろなショーを見ている友人から
ヒルトンのルアウは最高によかったというので
行ってきました。

前日が雨がすごかったのでもしかしたら中止（室内）と書いてあったので
不安になっていましたが
当日はカラッと晴れてましたが夜になるので上着は必要でした。
前方席確約だとブッフェも優先的に
そしてもう一杯ドリンクがついているので
食事もたのしめました。
新婚、銀婚という世界中のカップルがきていて
同じ席でいろいろ話も弾んで楽しかったです。
席自体は前の方の席で4番目
ダンサーさんはどの方向からも見える位置なので特に不満もなかったのですが
遊園地のような写真の販売にちょっと興ざめしてしまいました。

早くいってもいかなくても大して変わらないけど
確約席にしてよかったです。

Since it is a yacht-type vessel that accommodates about 60 people, it offers a 360-degree view, allowing us to see the fireworks from a closer point than other vessels, making for an impressive cruise. Additionally, being a catamaran, it had less rocking, and we could enjoy the pleasant sea breeze.

約60人乗りのヨットタイプの船舶なので、３６０度視界が確保でき、花火のポイントにも他の船舶より近くから見ることができて、迫力満点のクルーズでした、また海面も近く双胴船のため揺れも少なく、潮風を心地よく感じました。

I think everyone feels the same way, but before leaving for Japan, I imagined "blue seas and skies" and planned fun optional tours. However, Hawaii isn't always sunny! Especially for ocean activities, the weather can lead to either amazing memories or disappointing results.

The sunset dinner cruise I booked this time had bad weather, with cloudy skies throughout, so I didn't have high expectations... but the result was very good! The gently rocking boat, combined with the friendliness of the crew, created a very pleasant atmosphere.

Seeing the lights of the hotels in Waikiki from the sea and a pod of dolphins swimming alongside the boat was wonderful. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset, but it became a great memory that you can't experience on land. I would love to participate again next time, on a sunny day!

皆さん同じだと思うのですが、日本を発つ前は「青い海と空」を思い描き楽しいオプショナルツア―を組みます。でも、ハワイは晴の日ばかりじゃないんですねぇ！！
特に海系は天候次第で最高の思い出になったり、ガッカリの結果だったり。
今回予約したこのサンセットディナクルーズ、当日は天候も悪く終始曇り空、あまり期待せずに…、、、でも結果はとてもgood！
適度に揺れる船内はクルーの人懐っこさも相まって、とても和やかでした。
洋上から見るワイキキのホテルの灯り、船を追い越そうと泳ぐイルカの群れ、
残念ながら夕日を見る事は叶いませんでしたが、地上では味わえない良い思い出になりました、又次回も参加したいです、晴れの日に！

家族で観ました。
オアフ島でも別のルアウ を観ましたが、ここのロイヤルコナのルアウ はとても良かったです。
サンセットも素晴らしかったです。踊りも素敵で、司会も上品でよかったです。
また、ハワイ島に行くときは是非行きたいです。

Very beautiful! The perfect touch for my granddaughters first trip to the islands.
The Lady that met us at the airport was wonderful in welcoming us.

I participated in a course that included only the buffet and the show. Since it was a special occasion, I chose the more expensive option. The buffet allowed me to enjoy luxurious dishes that I usually wouldn't have the chance to taste. The staff were all very kind and patiently helped me, even though I didn't speak English, and I was filled with gratitude.

The show was in the front row center seats, which allowed me to feel the heat of the flames and the energy of the performers up close. Above all, the show was incredibly moving; I got to see Kahiko (traditional hula), which I absolutely love, and shaking hands with the performers afterward became a memorable highlight.

Although I chose the more expensive option for the course, I was able to participate at a good price thanks to the online reservation. I believe that this combination of a luxurious and delicious dinner with an exciting and emotional show is very valuable and worth it.

I was a bit anxious about making my first reservation online, but I would like to try again next time.

ビュッフェとショーだけのコースに参加しました。せっかくなので値段設定が高い方を選択。ビュッフェは普段、味わうことの出来ない贅沢な料理を堪能することができました。お店の方達は皆、英語が分からない私に優しく丁寧に教えて下さり感謝の気持ちでいっぱいでした。
ショーも前列中央席で、この席だからこそ人の熱気や息づかい、炎の熱を間近で感じ取ることができました。何よりもショーは感動しっぱなしで、私が愛してやまないカヒコ(古典フラ)を見れましたし、終了後の出演者達との握手は感激してしまい最高の思い出となりました。
コース的には高い方を選択しましたが、ネットでの予約ということもありお得に参加することができました。この値段で贅沢な美味しいディナーと、躍動溢れる感動のショーのセットは
大変お得で価値のあるものだと思います。
ネットからの始めての予約は不安でしたが、次回もチャレンジしてみたいと思います。

Friendly staff, great service, great view, moved the boat around so every side had a great view

Great music, food and atmosphere. I wish we had more time. Definitely a repeat if given the opportunity.

It was a rock show after 20 years. Elvis was as cool as ever. It was disappointing that Michael Jackson was absent. Katy was cute too ❤️ She used to be Madonna, right?

２０年ぶりのロックアショー。エルビスは相変わらずカッコ良かったです。マイケルジャクソンが欠席だったのが残念でした。ケーティも可愛かった❤️昔はマドンナだったよね〜

There were few Japanese people, mostly foreigners, so just being on the boat felt exotic. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, and they also provided snacks. I was torn between a dinner cruise, but this one felt more like a resort experience. The rocking felt like an attraction, and depending on where you sit, you might get splashed by the waves, but that was also fun. The cruise was quite long, and by the time the sun was setting, everyone was singing together and having a great time. I wish I could speak a little more English. I will definitely ride again next time! I highly recommend it!

日本人は少なく、海外の人ばかりで船に乗るだけでも異国感。飲み物は飲み放題。スナックもくれました。ディナークルーズと迷ってましたが、こちらの方がリゾート感あります。揺れはアトラクションって感じで座る場所、波の大きさに濡れることありますがそれもまた楽しい。クルーズは結構長く日が沈む頃には、みんなで歌ったりとお客同士でワイワイ。もう少し英語話せたらよかったなぁ。絶対次も乗ります‼︎おススメです‼︎

We loved the view of fireworks over the HHW, and the Waikiki Beach skyline. After seeing the fireworks from shore, we wanted to take this trip on our return visit. It was worth it. The crew was fun and the mai tais were plentiful. Our only difficulty was finding the launch. Not being local, we weren't sure how to get to this spot. Street directions would have been helpful.

It was great. The best. I participated for the first time while staying at the Sheraton. Until now, I was just wondering what it was, but I happened to find it online and joined. It was very friendly and fun.

良かった。最高。シェラトンに泊まって初めて参加しました。今まであれなんかな?と見ていただけですが、ネットでたまたま見つけて参加しました。とてもフレンドリーで楽しかったです。

This was my eighth visit to Oahu, so I was looking for activities I hadn't participated in before, and I found this one. Joining was definitely the right choice! The night view while drinking a Mai Tai was amazing, and the excitement from the boat's sway added to the fun! It was a wonderful time where participants and the crew all enjoyed together. ★

オアフ島は8回目の訪問でしたので、これまでに参加したことのないアクティビティを探していて、たどり着きました。
参加して大正解！マイタイを飲みながらの夜景は最高で、船の揺れでも大盛り上がり！参加者とクルーが一緒に盛り上がる素敵な時間でした★

This time, I participated with five friends from childhood (71 years old). When I mentioned that I had gone to see the show for the third time with my wife this October, they expressed a strong desire to see it as well, so they joined. I was amazed by the high quality and the spectacular stage, and we all had a great time. I was surprised that, apart from Elvis, the performers had changed since I saw it in October, and some parts of the show were different as well. Everyone had a wonderful time.

今回は幼馴染の男女5人での参加でした（71歳）今年の10月に妻と3回目の観ショーをした旨の話をしたところ是非とも観たいとの事で参加いたしました。そのクオリィティーの高さとショーアップされたステージに驚くとともに大盛り上がりで楽しんでおりました。10月に観た時と
エルビス以外は出演者も替っておりショーも一部分変わっていたのには驚きでした。
全員楽しいひと時を過ごせました。

The crew was friendly and fun. Great time and great mai this! Totally recommend!

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We participated in a tour that is known for its unique hula dance show. During the initial backyard tour, we were greeted by an Elvis impersonator as a surprise. Although it wasn't the real Elvis, it felt like we had met a star.

After that, the dinner show began. The dinner was surprisingly filling, and we were very satisfied.

Then the show started. The hula dance show set to the songs of classic stars like Elvis and Michael Jackson was an impressive stage performance unlike anything I had seen before. Personally, I was most captivated by the fire dance. I recommend this for anyone looking to see a unique show.

新婚旅行でハワイにいきました。一風変わったフラダンスショーが見れると話題の当該ツアーに参加。最初のバックヤードの案内では、プレスリーのそっくりさんが出迎えてくれてるサプライズ。本人ではないですが、思わずスターに会った気分でした。
その後、ディナーショーが始まりました。ディナーも以外とボリューミーで大満足でした。
そしてショーが始まりました。プレスリー、マイケルジャクソンと往年のスターの曲に合わせたフラダンスショーは今まで見たことがない迫力のステージでした。個人的にはファイヤーダンスに一番夢中になりました。ちょっと変わったショーが見たい方にはおすすめです。

I have always wanted to ride the Mai Tai, which is popular among foreigners. You need to make a reservation to enjoy the sunset cruise. The staff is cheerful and makes the sunset experience enjoyable. I want to ride it every time.

外国人の多いマイタイ号いつか乗りたいと思っていました。サンセットは予約しないと乗れませんよ。スタッフも陽気で楽しくサンセット。毎回乗りたいと思います

Everything was great except our bus got us there after all the activities were just about over. They really didn’t plan on traffic and one of our stops had two handicap individuals that you could clearly see they weren’t prepared for. However once at the show very pleased.

Compared to dinner cruises I experienced in other cities, this cruise felt lacking in scenic variety as the boat stops off Waikiki. Next time, I’ll try enjoying the night view from the top of the mountain (Tantalus).

他の何か所かの都市で体験したディナークルーズに比較し、船がワイキキ沖に止まるコース
設定のため、眺めの変化に乏しいクルーズという気がした。次回は山の上（タンタラスの丘）
からの夜景観賞にトライしてみよう。

I participated in cocktail sailing. The view at sunset is amazing. However, it’s cold, so please dress warmly. I enjoyed the rainbow, the sunset, and arriving at Diamond Head.

カクテルセーリング参加しまいました。夕暮れの時景色最高です。ただ寒いので、暖かくして参加くださいませ。虹と、夕日とダイヤモンドヘッド到着して堪能しました。

A bus marked with "Polynesian Show" came to pick us up right in front of the nearest hotel. When I got on the bus, a Japanese person greeted me. After showing my voucher and stating my name, I was able to board immediately. During the one-hour ride, we had a lot of fun conversations, which was great! Just before we arrived, they carefully explained the schedule for the rest of the evening (including the return bus information and dinner details), so I had no worries after we got there. The dinner was good, and the show was really amazing! On the way back, I had no trouble finding my way, as the guide from the outbound trip was standing near the bus to assist us. You can go with peace of mind, so I highly recommend it to everyone! Thank you!

最寄りのホテル前までポリネシアンショーと書いてあるバスが迎えに来てくれて、
私の時はバスから日本人の方が出て来てくれて、
近寄って行ったら、バウチャーを見せて、名前をいったら、すぐに乗れて、1時間の移動の間楽しい話をたくさんしてくれて、とても良かったです！
着く寸前にこの後のスケジュール(帰りのバス案内や、ディナーの説明など)を丁寧に説明してくれて、着いてから不安なこともなく、ディナーも良かったですし、ショーもすごく良かったです！
帰りも迷う事なく、行きの案内の方もバス付近に立っていてくれて教えてくれました。
安心して行けますのでみなさんもぜひ！
ありがとうございました！

My husband and I took the Star of Honolulu Dinner Jazz Cruise on 10/22/2017. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. You are treated as royalty as soon as you check in. On check in, we found out that this level of dinning (there are 3 levels) requires men to wear long pants. This was booked as a surprise gift for my husband and I totally forgot to have him pack pants. The staff was great and got my husband a pair of slacks that they keep on hand. We were escorted from the check in to the boat and then by another attendant to the ship were we took photos with the Captain. Then the luxury begins. We have complementary welcome about cocktails and 3 amazing appetizers. Our waiter Forrest escorted us to our table. The meal is 7 courses, but each is small so you are able to finish. Each dish was amazing. At desert you are offered a coffee and can include an addition of coffee liquor. They have premium spirits aboard and you get two free drink tickets in your package. There a constant flux in hula shows and then a jazz show. They were very good. I highly recommend the rainbow colored martini, yummy. The staff all went an extra mile to make this the best experience ever.

From start to finish the service was great ! Loved the back stage tour with Gavin ! Our server was great very personable and answered questions we had regarding the area! All of the performers were great! Elvis was one of my favourite, loved when he went through the crowd and sang to the audience and gave scarves to the women in the crowd. The dancers were very good! There were 2 dancers in particular that really kept me captivated, their smiles and enthusiasm made me want to get up and dance with them. I would highly recommend this show to anyone . The food was okay. I found the food a little salty and my the steak was under done, but the rest of the tables was done fine, doing the entire package made it fun to get an inside look at what happens behind the scenes. Thoroughly enjoyable !