All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Aside from us, there was only one Japanese family, and everyone else was from overseas. I usually find optional tours filled with Japanese people to be less enjoyable, but here, I was able to have a great time drinking while watching a beautiful sunset with people from other countries. I was so satisfied with the tour that I think I would like to use it again the next time I come to Hawaii.

私達の他に日本人は一家族だけで他は皆さん海外のの方でした。
日本人だらけのオプショナルツアーは旅行感が薄れて苦手なのですが、こちらはそれがなく海外の方ととても楽しく綺麗な夕日を見ながらお酒を飲む事が出来ました。
また次回ハワイに来た際はまた利用しようかなと思うくらい満足出来たツアーでした。

We had a really good time at the Luau. It was 1 hour long and that was enough time for my children ages 9 & 12 to enjoy the show and get a feel for a bit of Hawaiian culture. We did the cocktails only show and we found this to be a good option for our family. It was a good show for the $112 it cost to attend.

This time, I participated with a friend. Last time, it was a cruise to see the fireworks, but this time we were able to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea while it was still light out, which was wonderful. It was a bit loud because we were right behind the speakers, but overall, I am very satisfied.

今回は友人と2人で参加しました。
前回は花火を見るクルージングでしたが、今回は明るいうちからワイキキの景色を海から眺める事が出来とても素晴らしかったです。
スピーカーのすぐ後ろだった為少々うるさかったですが全体的にとても満足しています。

I signed up early for this popular tour because I couldn't join last time due to it being fully booked. As expected, it was a fun cruise with a stunning sunset. There were a few Japanese passengers on board, but the atmosphere was bright and lively thanks to the Western guests. Seeing Diamond Head illuminated by the sunset from the sea is a rare experience, so I believe it's worth it. I tend to get seasick, but despite the waves, I was able to enjoy the cruise without feeling unwell. I would love to participate again.

人気のツアーで、以前申し込んだ時は満席で乗ることが出来なかったため、リベンジで早めに申し込みをしました。期待通り、最高の夕日を見ながらの楽しいクルーズでした。日本人も何組か同乗していましたが、欧米の方々のノリが良く、雰囲気も明るく良かったと思います。夕日に照らされたダイヤモンドヘッドを海側から見ることはなかなか出来ないので、乗る価値があると思います。船酔いしやすいのですが、波で揺れたものの、気分が悪くなることなく楽しむことが出来ました。また参加したいです。

My family enjoyed the dinner cruise. The Staff were so accommodating to change the menu to their guests preference. I learned a lot which side I should wear my flower. The entertainment is awesome, complete with the proper attire to educate the guests about the Hawaiian tradition, I will highly recommend this dinner cruise to anyone visiting Hawaii .Thanks to Emily of Veltra for helping me book the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.

The atmosphere is excellent.
The all-you-can-drink option is great.
The staff left a good impression.
I want to go again.
The meeting place is easy to find.

雰囲気抜群。
飲み放題もいい感じ。
スタッフも好印象。
また行きたいです。
待ち合わせ場所もわかりやすい。

What a great experience! The crew was so interactive with everyone made everyone feel right at home! The view of the fire works was amazing! This is a must!

We sailed smoothly off the coast of Waikiki on a catamaran, enjoying the wind. While sipping on a Mai Tai made by a female crew member with a large tattoo, we waited for the sunset. When the sun finally dipped below the horizon, applause erupted all around us.

まさに順風満帆でワイキキ沖をカタマランで風に乗って進みました。肥大半身TATOOの女性クルーが作ってくれたマイタイを飲みながらサンセットを待ちました。太陽が水平線に沈んみきった時には、一斉に拍手が沸き上がりました。

You offer few options for lunch -- and then all of a sudden you are paying an extra $20 for lunch after paying a high price already for park tickets. Luau food was mediocre -- and they ran out of food and shut down food lines. Night show was great

We took the cruise for my daughter's birthday and she said it was her best birthday ever. The music set the mood for a really fun night. The drinks were great and definitely not watered down! The food was really good and plenty of it! It was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. The staff was super friendly and fun. The fireworks at the end of the night was a perfect way to end an amazing evening. I wouldn't think twice about booking this again on our next visit to Hawaii, it was the highlight of our trip! Thank you!

I made a reservation to see the Hilton fireworks from the sea. The fireworks were wonderful, but the night view of Waikiki was amazing❣️ The drinks were all-you-can-drink❣️ It was a lot of fun. By the way, there were only my family and a couple of friends who are Japanese; there were no small children.

ヒルトンの花火を海上から観たくて予約しました。花火も素敵でしたが、ワイキキの夜景も凄い❣️
ドリンクも飲み放題❣️楽しかった
因みに日本人は私達家族と友人夫婦だけ、小さい子供はいませんでした

My wife and I were stoked when the boat beached onto shore. It was funny initially watching folks coming off the last ride bc the waves rocked the boat and splashed onto them. But it's expected, it was fun nonetheless. We did the Fireworks ride and it was just AWESOME!!! To watch it from the ocean is definitely something everyone should experience. We'd totally do it again!

We enjoyed the Island Breeze Luau. We were seated with a great group of people and enjoyed talking with them.. The show was very well done. The fire dancer at the end was especially good. The food was very good and had a lot of choices on the buffet.

I have visited several times, and each time I am captivated by the content of the show and the dances from various countries, making the time pass very quickly. I am also satisfied with the food, as I can choose my favorite dishes in the amounts I like, and there is a wide variety.

If I had to say something, it would be that the time from arrival to meals and the show was busy, so I thought it would be nice to have a little more time to buy souvenirs on-site.

何回か訪れていますが、毎回ショーの内容や各国のダンスに引き込まれて時間がとても早く過ぎていきます。
食事も好きなものを好きな量とれるのと、種類も豊富なので満足です。

しいて言えば、到着から食事、ショーまでの時間が忙しかったので、現地でお土産を買える時間がもう少しあるといいかなと思いました。

During my 7-day stay in Hawaii, I arranged various optional tours, but the sunset dinner cruise was the most memorable. The boat is a slightly larger catamaran yacht, so there was hardly any rocking, allowing us to enjoy the sunset in a calm atmosphere. In Hawaii, there are many Japanese tourists everywhere, and while there are tours with a 100% participation rate of Japanese people, this tour had a lower percentage of Japanese guests, which made it enjoyable to converse with multilingual tourists in English.

However, there are a couple of downsides:
1. Although it's called a buffet, it's not an all-you-can-eat experience. For example, there are restrictions like "two pieces per person." It means you can eat what you like, but only in specified quantities. Japanese people might associate buffet with all-you-can-eat, so this is something to be aware of.
2. At the check-in counter, Westerners were allowed to check in before the designated time, while Japanese guests were told to "wait until the time," which felt discriminatory. After persistent negotiation, I was finally allowed to check in, but for Japanese guests with limited English skills, they might end up feeling helpless. Since boarding is done in the order of check-in, securing your spot is very important.

7日間のハワイ滞在で、いろいろなオプショナルターを組みましたが、その中でもこのサンセット・ディナークルーズが一番の記念になりました。船はすこし大きめのカタマランヨットですので、ほとんど揺れがなく落ち着いてサンセットが楽しめました。ハワイはどこに行っても日本人が多く、参加率100％日本人のツアーもある中、このツアーは日本人率が低く、多言語の観光客と（英語で）お話をすることもできて楽しめます。

難点は、
①ビュフェとありますが、いわゆる食べ放題ではありません。たとえば「これは一人二個まで」などの制限があります。「好きなものを決まった分量まで食べてよいですよ」という意味です。日本人はビュフェ＝食べ放題というイメージでしょうから注意が必要です。
②チェックインカウンターでは、西洋人はチェックイン開始時間前に受付していながら、日本人は「時間までまて」と差別を受けました。しつこく交渉してやっと受付てもらえましたが、英語力のない日本人だと泣き寝入りでしょう。受付順に乗船して席を確保しますので、受付順は非常に重要です。

The boat is a bit smaller, so it gets some waves and splashes! It was the perfect cruise for someone like me who loves that kind of adventure. It was a cocktail cruise, but since beer was also all-you-can-drink, it's great for those who aren't fond of sweet cocktails.

船がやや小さめですので、波を受け水しぶきを受けます！そんなアドベンチャーが好きな私にはぴったりのクルーズでした。カクテルクルーズでしたが、ビールも飲み放題ですから甘いカクテルが苦手な方にも最適ですよ

I made a reservation because I wanted to see an American show in Hawaii for the first time. First, I received a welcome drink and relaxed for a while before moving to the front row on the first floor to enjoy dinner. For dinner, I savored delicious American food, including steak. After dinner, I watched the show from the VIP seats, which allowed me to see the powerful hula and fire dances up close. The fire dance, in particular, was more impressive than I had imagined and created an exciting atmosphere. I had a great experience on my first trip to Hawaii.

初ハワイでアメリカンなショーを見たいと思い予約しました。
まずはじめにウェルカムドリンクを受け取りゆっくり過ごした後に、ステージ正面の1階席に移動して夕食をいただきました。夕食ではステーキなどを美味しくいただきアメリカンな食事を堪能しました。
夕食後はショーを見ましたが、VIP席でしたので間近で迫力あるフラダンスやファイヤーダンスを見ることができました。
特にファイヤーダンスは想像以上に迫力のあるものでとても盛り上がりました。
初めてのハワイで良い経験ができました。

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. It's great to see Waikiki from this vantage point. The Skipper and crew were excellent, they really make the experience an enjoyable one..
There was no skimping on drinks either.

The fireworks display every Friday in Waikiki was incredibly beautiful, and we were able to see it from the ocean! It was great that drinks were unlimited as well. However, unlike other optional tours, there were mostly foreigners, and the guide didn't speak much Japanese. Since it can be quite windy, I recommend bringing a light jacket. Also, when getting on the boat, you go barefoot and your toes can get wet, so sandals are a good choice.

ワイキキで毎週金曜に打ち上げ花火があがり、それを海の上から見ることができたのはすごく綺麗でした！飲み物も生放題なのも良かったです。しかし、他のオプショナルツアーと違い外国人がほとんどで、案内の方もあまり日本語が通じなかったです。なかなか風があるので、一枚羽織るのをお勧めします。あと、船に乗るときに裸足になり、つま先が濡れるので、サンダルがいいです。

It's like a cultural festival where all the staff are university students. The show was impressive, especially the final fire dance, which was entertaining.

The food was deluxe, but the crab was not all-you-can-eat; it was a system where you exchanged tickets for it, and you could only get it once. Plus, it was not good. The buffet selection was limited, and the soft drinks were on an order basis, so you had to keep placing orders. Since the staff were not present in the hall, it was difficult to order. Despite that, they were eager to clear the tables, so they kept taking away plates and glasses. Even while I was still eating, they touched my plate with dirty gloves and asked, "Finish?" I felt like saying, "How can I eat something you touched with dirty hands!" They did this right when I had food on my plate and was about to take a bite. It was really frustrating. It felt like harassment. By the way, the clearing staff did not take orders. The female staff at the entrance were very pleasant, so I wished they could have taken over.

I don't think it's worth the hour and a half bus ride from Waikiki. It felt like a waste of time and money.

スタッフ全員が大学生という、文化祭みたいなところです。
ショーは迫力あり、特に最後のファイアーダンスは面白かったです。むしろそれくらい。

食事はデラックスでしたが、カニは食べ放題ではなく、チケットと交換する仕組みで、1回しかもらえません。そしてまずい。
ビュッフェの内容も少ないし、ソフトドリンク飲み放題はオーダー制なのでいちいち注文しなければならない。スタッフがホールにいないので、なかなか注文できない。
その割りに片付けたがるので、どんどんお皿やグラスを下げられる。
まだ食事中なのに、汚れた手袋で、食べているお皿に触ってから、『finish?』と聞かれます。
いや、汚い手で触ったものを食えるか！って感じで。しっかり食べ物が乗っていて、今まさに口に運んでるときにそういうことをしてきます。
本当にむかつきました。嫌がらせとしか思えません。ちなみに、片付けスタッフは注文を聞いてくれません。入り口の女性スタッフはとても感じよかったので、代わってほしかったです。

ワイキキからバスで1時間半かけて行くほどではないと思いました。
時間とお金を無駄にした感じです。

There were quite a few waves, and it was a bit rocky, but the wind felt nice, and the sunset view of Waikiki was amazing! The Mai Tai was delicious too!

結構波があって揺れましたが、風が気持ち良く、サンセット、ワイキキの景色か最高でした！マイタイも美味しかったです！

It was a wonderful cruise where I could enjoy the Hilton fireworks from the ocean with a Mai Tai in hand on a Friday night in Honolulu. After the fireworks, I was able to enjoy the night view, starry sky, and drinks, which felt luxurious.

When getting on and off the boat, the waves can splash up to about my shins, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting wet.

ホノルルの金曜の夜のお楽しみ、ヒルトンの花火を洋上からマイタイ片手に観ることができるステキなクルーズでした。花火の後も夜景と星空とお酒を楽しめて贅沢な気分。
乗り降りのときにひざ下くらいまでは波で濡れるので濡れてもいい服がオススメです。

The reception and time management were a bit lacking in the Honolulu style, but the event itself was great. We were able to create a sense of camaraderie on the boat and share the value of a beautiful sunset.

受付、時間管理はホノルル流でずさんだが、イベント自体は良かった。
船上での連帯感もできて素敵なサンセットの価値を共有できた。

The event was well organized starting with proof of ticket, to complimentary drink, I can not comment on the appetizers, because we were a little late arriving so we missed them. The meal, which consisted of salmon, steak and potato, was disappointing because it was served cold, but the taste was lovely. Also, we were not impressed with the uniform table arrangements, it would have been better in groups.
Actual show was very good, Elvis looked like a young Elvis Presley, he had a good voice, and stage presence, good with the audience participation. My personal favourite was Michael Jackson, who reminded us of a younger Michael Jackson before all his cosmetic surgery. He had all the right dance moves, especially Billie Jean and the moon walk. Katy Perry was believable, strong vocals, she appeals to a younger audience, and the props she used had a great effect. Costumes for all three artists were very good. The fire knife dancer was amazing, I held my breath in parts he made a dangerous act look easy. All the background dancers,proved themselves worthy with an excellent display of hula dancing.... amazing! The band worked well with each individual artist and the drummer was amazing. Back up singers went through many costume changes with speed and professionalism and set changes ie: bubble and surfboard sections added to the overall enjoyment of the show. The inclusion of Don Ho and the ukulele was a nice salute to the Hawaiian culture,
The waiters and waitresses worked diligently throughout, and cleared the tables efficiently, and were attentive to diners needs. Another nice touch was the fact that there was two celebrations, a Birthday and honeymoon was announced, and we all got to share in the celebration. The screens at either side of the stage was a novel idea and added to the enjoyment of the show. All the artists were very accommodating after the show and graciously took time with people from the audience that wanted photographs taken with them or chat.

We used this for our honeymoon! We stayed at Hilton Waikoloa Village and also made reservations for a show.

We had booked premium seats, but after reading reviews, we learned that if you don't arrive early, you won't get good seats. So even though the meeting time was 5 PM, we arrived at 4:45 PM. We were guided to the very front of the long table, right in front of the stage. The seating is really based on the order of arrival. If you want to see up close, it's better to line up early!

They also guided us to the food quickly, so we were able to eat without waiting! However, since it was a buffet, if others who were not in the premium seats were still on their first round, it was hard to go back for seconds. So if you're a big eater, I think it's better to take two plates at once!

Drinks were ordered at the table, which was convenient! Most of the options were cocktails, and my husband only had Corona beer.

The narration for the show was all in English! If you don't understand English, you won't have any idea what they are talking about. It was really just for viewing. My husband didn't understand any English, so it felt like just watching the show for him.

ハネムーンで使用しました！ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジに宿泊し、ショーの予約もしました。
プレミアム席の予約をしていましたが、クチコミをみてその中で早めに行かないといい席にならないとのことだったので17時集合でしたが16:45には集合しました。長机の一番前、ステージ真ん前へ案内してもらいました。席の案内は本当に来た順です。真ん前でみたいのであれば早めに並んだ方がいいですよ！
料理も早めに案内してくれたので、待たず食べることができました！ただ、ビュッフェですが2回目を取りにいくには他の人がまだプレミアム席ではない人がまだ1回目だと全然取りにいけないので、ものすごく食べる方は2皿持っていった方がいいと思います！
ドリンクは席での注文なので楽でした！ほとんどカクテルばかりで旦那はコロナビールオンリーでした。
ショーのナレーションは全て英語！英語がわからないと何を話しているか全くわからず。本当に鑑賞のみです。旦那は英語が全くわからなかったので、ショーのみって感じでした。

A fun and relaxing way to see the sunset and have a couple of cocktails. Boat very stable

You haven't seen Hawaii until you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center. This place is so rich in history, culture, great food and entertainment that it will blow your mind.

We had a wonderful time out on the Makani Catermeran this week. The crew was very friendly, funny and accomodating. The boat ride was also very smooth ( per the weather conditions ) and all of us looked like we had a great time. We never felt cramped, the boat was plenty large enough. Food was pretty good as well as the drinks!!! We stuffed our selves! One of the crew even fished as we sailed along, unfortunately nothing was caught this time out. The views of waikiki and diamond head were amazing! It was great to get to see the skyline from the ocean. The sunset was beautiful and was timed great on our way back! Thank you everyone at Makani Catameran!

Although it's a bit far from Waikiki, I think it's worth seeing. The fire show, in particular, was amazing, and the handsome guy handling the main fire was impressive as he threw the fire sticks far away and caught them perfectly. I wanted to take a picture with him. That day, there was also someone who was said to be a descendant of the Hawaiian royal family, referred to as a princess. The return bus was small and stopped in a hard-to-find location, which made it take some time to find.

ワイキキから少し遠いけれども見る価値はあると思います。特にファイヤーショーは最高でメインのファイヤーのイケメンさんがカッコ良く、遠くにファイヤーの棒を投げ、ちゃんとキャッチするところが良かったです。一緒に写真を撮りたかった。その日はハワイ王朝の子孫らしきお姫様と呼ばれている方もいらしてました。帰りのバスが小型で分かりにくい場所に停車しており、探すのに時間がかかります。

The dinner cruise we participated in was completely different from any other dinner cruise we've been on. First, we were picked up at 4 PM, which felt early for a dinner cruise.

The boat was small with an open bottom, making it feel like it was on skis. On the day we went, we were the only Japanese guests, and since the staff couldn't speak Japanese, everything was in English, but that was fine.

As soon as we set sail, a buffet-style meal began. However, the selection was limited, and it wasn't really what you would call a dinner buffet. There were too few tables for everyone to eat at the same time. Up to that point, I thought this cruise was a bit disappointing, but I was surprised when we went out onto the deck. The waves were high that day, and the boat was moving at an incredible speed, riding over the waves like surfing, which was really thrilling. It felt like the boat itself was an attraction, and while I was scared it might capsize, I had a lot of fun. The other guests were also very excited.

There was a deck at the front of the boat where you could stand and get splashed with water. The front area had a net-like seating arrangement, allowing us to see the ocean below through the mesh. It was quite impressive. Instead of enjoying a meal on the dinner cruise, we found a different kind of enjoyment and were very satisfied. I recommend wearing casual clothes that you don't mind getting wet.

After the thrilling experience, we slowly moved towards Diamond Head, where we enjoyed a peaceful moment that was quite different from earlier. During sunset, we had a relaxing time and took many photos. The tour ended when the sun went down, so we returned earlier than on a typical dinner cruise. By the time we left, even though we couldn't communicate well, the Americans who were also on the cruise made an effort to communicate with us, which was enjoyable.

I wouldn't recommend this for those who want to enjoy a dinner, but for those who want to experience the thrill of the boat, it was an excellent cruise.

参加したディナークルーズは今まで参加したディナークルーズとは全く違いました。まず迎えに来てもらうのが16時。ディナークルーズにしては早いなって思いながらの参加でした。
船は小さく船底が開いている…船がスキー板をはいている感じです。参加した日は日本人は私たち夫婦だけでした。スタッフも日本語が話せないので全て英語でしたが大丈夫でした。
出航するとすぐにバイキング形式の食事が始まりました。食事と言っても品数は少なくてとてもディナーバイキングと呼べる料理ではありませんでした。テーブルも少なくて全員が一斉には食事出来ない席数です。ここまではこのクルージングはいまいちかと思っていましたがデッキへ出てびっくりしました。私が参加した日は波が高くて沖にすごいスピードで船が進んで行くので波乗りのように波を渡っていきそれはそれはすごい迫力でした。船そのものがアトラクションのようで転覆しないかとすごく怖かったけどすごく楽しかったです。外人さん達も大盛り上がりでした。船の先端にデッキがありそこに立つと水しぶきですごく濡れます。前方は網で編んだような座れるところになっていて下は海が網の目から見れます。すごい迫力です。ディナークルーズで食事を楽しむよりは違った楽しみ方で大満足でした。服は濡れてもいいようにカジュアルが良いと思います。アトラクションのようなスリルの後はゆっくり進んでダイヤモンドヘッドが見れて先ほどとは違った静かな時間が流れました。サンセットの時もゆったりした時間で写真もたくさん撮れました。日が沈むと終了のツアーなので通常のディナークルーズより帰りは早いです。帰る頃には言葉は通じないけど参加していたアメリカの人達が一生懸命コミュニケーションをとってくれて楽しかったです。ディナーを楽しみたい人にはあまりおすすめしませんが船の迫力を楽しみたい人には最高のクルージングでした。