Reviewed by: Nancy
We went as a family. It was very good. We had a great time. Everything was very entertaining. There was enough time to go around and involve yourself in any of the different activities that you may want to without making feeling rushed or too long either where you might start thinking let's move this along. The backdrop of the ocean was breathtaking. There was a fantastic sunset which made for the best photos of a sunset over water I have ever taken.
The show during the dinner was very good and so colorful. The staff was friendly and cordial.
Only one suggestion...the drink coupons that can be used anytime. We and several people around us did not realize that you need to save one drink coupon for your meal. If you use up all your drink coupons before the meal then you have to by your drink for your meal...sodas being $3.00 each....so plan ahead if you want to use all you drink coupons before the meal. Food was very good...I especially liked the pig...it was yummy!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our first time to the Islands and our first Luau. We were not disappointed. We had a fantastic time and loved the entertainment. The host was great and very informative of the Hawiian and Polynesian cultures. We loved the costumes and how the dancers interacted with the guest. We upgraded our tickets and ended up sitting in the very front row. WoW! We could not have had a better time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kie
Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to have at least one dinner that truly felt like Hawaii, so I participated in this show. There was a bit of a wait from check-in to entry, but once we were shown to our seats, there were various activities prepared one after another, and I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest without getting bored. Next to us was a group of grandparents in their mid-80s who were college friends, and we had a great time chatting with them. The food was a spread of local Hawaiian dishes, and what I thought would be just a little bit ended up filling my plate completely, leaving me quite full. As for the dancing, several young women and men performed dances from various countries, and it was very impressive. It turned out to be a memorable night!
せっかくハワイに来たのだから、1日くらいはハワイを感じるディナーをしたい
なーと思いこのショーに参加しました。
チェックインから入場まではやや時間がありましたが、いったん席に案内され
てからは、次から次にいろんなアクティビィティーが準備されていて飽きるこ
となく思う存分楽しむことができました。私たちのと隣には80代半ばの大学
仲間というおじいちゃんおばあちゃんたちのグループの方たちがいらっしゃり
、いろんなお話をしたりしてとっても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。料
理もハワイのローカルな料理がずらーっと並んでいて少しずつとっていたつも
りがいつの間にかお皿いっぱいになっていておなかいっぱいでした。
ダンスですが若い女性と男性数名がいろんな国のダンスを踊ってくれとても迫
力がありました。
思い出に残るいい夜になりました♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was some the most fun we had experienced in Oahu, not only that, but it was fairly inexpensive. The staff was great, the views - unbeleivable and the experience - unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this for your trip to Oahu.. I'll definitely do this again!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Luau was great, awesome views. The local food served was quite unique, but good. The only thing that I was questioning was the cost, I overheard other couples whom spent considerbly less than we did. Otherwise it was a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Attended with my wife on our honeymoon. No Pina Colada's or frozen drinks but i can understand that at an open bar in such a large venue. Server was very good about making sure we all had drinks though. Food was excellent. Dessert was average, but I was really full off all the good food anyway so I didn't mind. The show was very good and the highlight of the night was definitely the fire dancer. Overall a good luau, but there are better out there (although I'm sure they cost more).
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise was very nice. I was impressed with the multitude of talents on display by the staff, such as Kamika Smith managing, cracking jokes, singing, and even serving coffee - he seemed to be everywhere. My wife, her mother and I really enjoyed the food, music and show. It was a very pleasant evening.
The one thing I would say had room for improvement was the mai tai punch - it was 1 or 2 % abv at most, 4 or 5 % abv would have been better.
We would be happy to return next time we are on Kauai. Overall our trip was a lot of fun and very relaxing - just what we needed.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I hesitated to join because everyone else was foreign, but I wanted to experience the foreign atmosphere, so I participated. Even though I didn't understand the language, the bus ride was lively and fun. When we arrived, it was just the right time to see the beautiful sunset, and I was able to take lots of great photos. The night show was authentic. The food was a buffet, and there was plenty of it, with opportunities to go back for seconds. It can get cold outside at night, so I think it's a good idea to dress warmly. There were times when the lights were turned off to see the stars, and the night sky was incredibly beautiful.
他はみんな外人さんばかりなので参加をためらっていたのですが、外国の雰囲気を味わいたくて参加しました。言葉はわからなくてものりがよく楽しいバスの中でした。到着したらちょうど夕日がきれいに見える時間でいい写真がいっぱい撮れました。夜のショーは本格的でした。ごはんはバイキングですが、量はたっぷりあって途中でもおかわりに行けます。夜の外に長時間いると寒いのでいっぱい着込んでいくといいと思います。星を見るためか、真っ暗に照明をおとす時があったのですがとってもきれいな星空でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/01 |
Reviewed by: JLP - ILLINOIS
IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT. WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Honey Mooners
We enjoyed the variety of cultural events but felt there was just not enough time to fully appreciate the time spent. Our Guide was excellent and we remember her still. Lena
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Melissa Barnes
What a great time we had. Everything was just beautiful. It was the greatest thing about our trip. Simply WONDERFUL.Staff was awesome. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to enjoy themselves and have a wonderful time. We sure did!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Michael B
We went to the luau on Sunday 2/17 and had a wonderful time. We had a rental car so we didn't use the bus shuttle but it is a quick 45 minutes up H1 from Waikiki. We had our sons 19 and 15 and both enjoyed the activities before dinner and the show. Great music, great food...HUGE portions (we purchased the more expensive table service with front row seating which I would highly recommend as the wait staff and cocktail servers are fun and attentive), and a great luau show. When you go to the bar look for the bartender named Lizzie. She makes a superb upscale mai tai. We were seated so close during the show we could feel the heat from the flaming sword performer who was a show stopper...he is amazing. I would recommend and would go again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Billy
Very enjoyable. Just overall, it takes a lot of time from leaving hotel, to getting back to hotel. Thanks again!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/20 |
Reviewed by: TheTexas Nicholas'
WHAT A TREAT!! We went to the Luau after visiting the Fern Grotto and had the perfect ending to a perfect day! We had a lei greeting then boarded the tram that took us along the winding path so we could see the beautiful gardens, lush tropical trees, lovely scenery. After walking around the grounds, we all gathered at the in-ground oven to view the digging up of the roasted Imu (pig). Then everyone went to the lovely dining area where we all enjoyed tropical drinks and the delicious feast. During dinner, Hawaiian entertainers performed traditional Hawaiian music, singing, and hulas. Children were invited onstage to learn the hulas so it was great fun to watch!! Following the feast, everyone went to the grand outdoor theater to witness the torch lighting and a spectacular Polynesian music production where each of the Islands presented dramatic traditional hulas and music. It is great family fun, not to be missed!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/19 |
Reviewed by: デコミネ
I participated with my 88-year-old mother and my 25-year-old daughter. From the canoe pageant performance to the canoe tour, it was a series of fun activities with our charming college student tour guide on Circle Island. We learned hula, participated in drumming, experienced fire-making, and much more...
The Horizon Show after dinner was truly spectacular, just as the rumors suggested! We were so moved that we found ourselves cheering and making sounds like Polynesians. With so many activities included, I think it’s a great value. Both my mother and daughter were very satisfied.
88歳の母・25歳の娘・私で参加しました。
カヌーページェントのパフォーマンスから、カヌーでのツアー、可愛い大学生のツアーガイドにるサークルアイランドの楽しい事の連続です。フラをならったり、太鼓に手踊りで参加したり、火起こしを体験、他にもいろいろ・・・
夕食後の、ホライズンショーは、もう!噂に違わず見事です。うるうる状態で、ポリネシア人になって歓声・奇声?を
あげて楽しみました。もりだくさんの内容なので、とってもお得だと思います。母も娘も大満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I thought I had to experience it, so I signed up for the Twilight Tour from Japan. I was looking forward to it, but on the day of the tour, my family member who was accompanying me fell ill and had to go to the hospital, so I had to cancel at the last minute.
However, although I was prepared for a cancellation, I was able to change the date instead, and later on, I was able to see the show without any issues.
The show was completely engaging and the 90 minutes flew by. It was so much fun! Since it was a deluxe experience, my seat was in the second row near the center, which provided a great view and a lot of excitement. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Hawaii for the first time.
Thank you very much for accommodating the date change. It became a wonderful memory of Hawaii.
初めてのハワイだったので、やっぱり体験しとかなきゃ?とトワイライトツアーに日本から申し込み。楽しみにしていたのですが、いざ、行く日になって同行の家族が体調を崩して病院に行くことになり、急遽、キャンセルの連絡をしました。
が、キャンセルを覚悟していたものの実際は日程変更をしていただけることになり、後日、無事、ショーを見ることができました。
ショーは全く眠くもならず、あっという間の90分でした。楽しかった~。デラックスだったので席もセンター近くの前から2列目で、迫力もあり、とても見やすかったです。初めてハワイに行く人にはおすすめ。
日程変更していただき、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイのいい思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
We had a fabulous time here at the Luau! The food was really good, especially in comparison the luau at the Polynesian Center on Oahu. However, the show wasn't as good as the Poly center. You can also walk the grounds before the luau and then see them dig up the pig for dinner. The grounds were gorgeous. We even got to see a runaway pig! He somehow snuck out of the pen and they hadn't been able to catch him. The Flora all around the gardens were just magnificent! Definitely a must see!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
We decided to try the ambassador package which included premium seats to the luau and the all day tour with a guide. I am so glad we decided on this. The food at the luau was ok, but the show was incredible! The tour around the grounds was fantastic too, because our tour guide, Cousin Bianca, knew exactly when all the shows were starting and when we would need to get there in order to get decent seats! We even got this incredble dessert to go along with it and they were so good! Some sort of fruity type of ice cream. YUM! I highly recommend this!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Jewel Butts
Awesome is the only word to describe the food and entertainment. This would definitely be a "return" type visit. Thanks for making our Hawaiian trip the best!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/29 |
Reviewed by: bushes
First I would recommend paying the extra $5 to go into the Gardens early. You will want to spend more time looking around than the time after the tram ride permits since it is so beautiful. The welcome was great and the tram ride was a treat and the setting for the dancing was gorgeous. I've never been to a luau before so I don't know how it compares to others, but we thouroughly enjoyed it. The dinner portion felt like a wedding reception and it was fun to have an opportunity to learn the hula.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Burgess
Staff made you feel very welcome. Excellent food and entertainment. Thank you, we had a great time, and recommend you to others.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Fort Worth, TX
We really enjoyed the Maui Prince Luau. This was one of the highlights of our trip. The buffet was excellent, and offered lots of choices, including a nice selection of desserts. The entertainment was exceptional. From the host, to the dancers, to the band, it was all very good, and we'd definitely recomment it to others. We paid extra for premium seating, and it was definitley worth the extra money to be up front.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Jules
This is the best luau i have ever been! Not only is it very affordable but the host is very informative on the cultures of the hawaiians and the other polynesian tribes. My best friend and I had soo much fun in this luau and plus we are amazed at the fire show that they put on. We were very overwhelmingly satisfied w/ the amount of food that they serve (about 20 diff kinds of hawaiian dishes)not to mention the 2 hours open bar! I had too much mai tais w/in two hours! This is a great luau to go to for first timers or as regulars.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
First time a Hawaii and loved the luau. We went for the VIP seats and loved the service. The activities before hand was great and put you in the Hawaii spirit.
Booking through the computer was easy and a card was waiting for us at our hotel with a reminder and pick up time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/21 |
Reviewed by: C. L. Kennedy
Educational, fun, and very enjoyable an experience the whole family can enjoy.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/15 |
Reviewed by: KEISHIN
The buffet-style dinner was fairly satisfying, but due to the large number of participants, popular ingredients quickly ran out.
I saw the show several times, and it was wonderful, incomparable to any hula dance show. The grand stage decorations were utilized to the fullest, and the quality of the dancers was quite high. The use of fire was magical, making for a delightful and satisfying experience.
バイキング方式のディナーはまずまず満足のいく内容ですが、参加人数の多いことから人気のある食材から直ぐに無くなってしまいました。
ショーは数回見た、どのフラダンスショーとは比較にならない素晴しいものでした。壮大なステージのデコレーションを最大限に生かしきっており、ダンサーの質も大分高いメンバーが揃っており、炎の使い方が幻想的で堪能と満足のひと時でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/15 |
Reviewed by: もんたろう
This was my first trip to Hawaii. Since my elderly parents were accompanying me, we focused on sightseeing. This time, we signed up for the Deluxe Course at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The bus arrived on time at the hotel pickup location, and a Japanese exchange student kindly explained the day's schedule during the ride. Upon arriving at the Polynesian Cultural Center and moving to the entrance, we were introduced to the day's agenda and our guide (the Japanese exchange student), and we toured in groups.
It seems that the tour routes differ depending on the guide, but our guide provided interpretation near our group for each show, which seemed to satisfy my elderly parents.
The dinner buffet also had a wide variety of options and was very delicious.
The final Horizon Night Show was simply amazing; I think it was the best show I saw in Hawaii. I would like to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.
初めてのハワイ旅行。年配の両親も同行だったので、観光重視にしました。今回、ポリネシア文化センターデラックスコースに申し込みました。ホテルのピックアップ場所に時間通りにバスが到着し、日本人留学生が車中で一日の予定を丁寧に説明してくれました。ポリネシア文化センターに到着し入り口に移動すると、今日の予定と担当者(日本人留学生)の紹介があり、グループごとに見学しました。
担当者により見学コースは違う様ですが、私達の担当者はそれぞれのショーごとにグループの近くで通訳をしてくれ、年配の両親も満足してくれた様でした。
夕食のバイキングも種類が豊富で、とても美味しかったです。
最後のホライズン・ナイトショーは、素晴らしいの一言で、ハワイで見たショーの中で一番素晴らしかったと思います。
次回、ハワイに来たときにも参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the day. Our tour guide was Paina and he was great. Informative and helpful. The luau is pretty standard fair but loved the evening show. The shows on the various "islands" were fun also.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Tom H
This is our 5th time at Paradise Cove. Great staff, food and show. Highly recommend this activity!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
it was everything i expected and more. the show was awsome, the villiages were great. the food was marvalous. get there early for the brunch. its great too. the staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly. they are all natives. our guide was from the netherlands and he was friendly and would go all out for you. deffinatly take the super ambasitor tour. you experience so much more and up close and personal...
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/13 |
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