All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

This was a fun cruise...good music, great staff, fun atmosphere...we were especially happy and grateful to the staff, as we were a group of 8, celebrating a friend's 60th birthday. Three of us had neglected to get tickets in time, and were on standby, hoping that we'd all get on the boat. Luckily, we were all able to go on the cruise, making this a special event for our friend...thanks so much, Holokai Catamaran!

I wanted to see a show in Hawaii, and I found a campaign for a second ticket free for "Rock-a-Hula," so I signed up immediately (･∀･). The shuttle service was also free, but since I was staying near the Royal Hawaiian Center where the show was held, I walked there. I arrived around 6:15 PM.

Dinner was served about 1 to 2 hours before the show started. We were welcomed with drinks and pineapple, and then we each took a plate to the area where the food was laid out. There was a wide variety of dishes, and the whole roasted pig was showcased by the chef. While the pig was the main attraction, the huli huli chicken and roast beef were also delicious.

Since it was a buffet, I planned to go back for more, but I got full after just one plate and decided against getting more. For dessert, there were cakes and coconut macadamia nut ice cream, and I tried everything. During the meal, we learned hula dancing, and the atmosphere was filled with the sounds of ukulele and singing, truly capturing the essence of Hawaii.

After dinner, we entered the venue in order, and I was seated on the second floor, but I didn't feel far from the stage at all. Plus, the Elvis impersonator came up to the second floor and even shook hands with us. We enjoyed hula dancing and fire dancing with impersonators of Michael Jackson and Katy Perry, and time flew by.

At the end, we were able to take pictures with the impersonators for free! I really had a wonderful time. Thank you, ALOHA!

ハワイで何かショーを見たくて探していたらロックアフラの2人目無料のキャンペーンがあったので即申込みました(･∀･)
送迎も無料でしたがショーのあるロイヤルハワイアンセンターの近くに宿泊していたので歩いて行きました。
18:15頃に到着しました。
食事はショーがはじまるまえ1.2時間でとるようになっていました
スタッフの方からのウェルカムドリンクとパイナップルが振る舞われ、その後は1人ずつ皿を持ち料理が並んでいる所へ
種類も豊富にあり豚の丸焼きはシェフが披露していました。
その豚がメインですが他にもフリフリチキンやローストビーフも美味しかったです。
ビュッフェなので次に取りに行こうと思っていましたが1皿でお腹いっぱいになり追加は断念しました。
デザートはケーキやココナッツマカダミアクッキーアイスクリームがあり全部制覇しました。
食事中はフラダンスを教わったりウクレレの音や歌で雰囲気はハワイでした。
食事後順番に会場入り2Fの席だったのですがステージとの距離はあまり感じませんでした。
しかもプレスリーのそっくりさんは2Fまで来てくれて握手もしてもらえました。
マイケルジャクソン、ケイティペリーとフラダンスやファイヤーダンスと、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。
最後にはそっくりさんとの写真撮影も無料で出来ました！
本当に楽しい時間が過ごせました。
thank you ALOHA!

The captain and crew were great and they made the cruise enjoyable. The ride was nice even tho' it did not go to sunset, probably about 1/2 hour short. Major complaint was that the wine selection was WEAK. No red!!

Nice show! I took my family (the age varies from 9 to 87), and everyone liked it!

This was our first luau and we both enjoyed it.

Husband and I chose the Golden Circle package. We were given leis when we arrived, seated next to the stage, and were among the first to go up to the buffet.

The buffet was typical buffet foods with some Hawaiian additions. It was nie to taste new flavors but, the meats were overcooked and dry. Typical steam tray buffet. There were some nice vegetable options and the desserts were good. I don't recommend the poi. Try it somewere else.

The show takes the guests on a tour of the Polynesian islands through dance. The dancers play to all 3 sides of the seating so everyone gets a good show. Woo! The dancers were great. The musicians were great. The emcee was great. Yes, we enjoyed the show. I was mesmerized by the skill of the dancers.

My biggest complaint is the seating. We were very cramped at the tables. The chairs are uncushioned wood and tightly packed. It kinda reminded me of a wedding-type seating.

This was done nicely. The dancers were so elegant and the history was informative. Finally the vendors were so nice and showed great craftsmanship.

I'm glad I could see the Hilton fireworks. However, 90 minutes might be surprisingly long!? It started to rain halfway through, and I think 60 minutes would have been enough!

ヒルトンの花火が見られて良かった。
だけど90分は意外と長いかも！？
途中スコールも降ってきて、60分でも十分だと思う！

Last time, I watched the sunset on a cocktail cruise, so this time I decided to join a dinner cruise. I was satisfied to be able to sit back comfortably and enjoy the sunset and the city while sipping welcome champagne.

As for the meal, it felt similar to a lunch buffet that you could find in Japan for around 1,000 to 2,000 yen.

Perhaps a cocktail cruise where you choose and purchase your favorite items at a market or supermarket, and then enjoy them at the hotel while soaking in the atmosphere, might be a safer option.

前回は夕日をカクテルクルーズで観たため、今回は夕食付きクルーズをと思い参加しました。
ゆったりと席について、ウェルカムシャンパンをいただきながら夕焼けや街を観ることができ、それには満足しました。
食事については、日本で千～二千円くらいで食べられるランチビュッフェのような感じでした。

もしかしたら、カクテルクルーズ→マーケットやスーパーで好きなものをチョイスして購入し、ホテルで余韻にひたりながら食べる、とかのほうが無難かもしれません。

They take you quite far out into the ocean. There’s an all-you-can-drink alcohol option, but they also had non-alcoholic tropical cocktails that tasted just like the tropical blended cocktails. You can still have fun even if you don’t drink. It can get quite bumpy, so if you’re prone to seasickness, it might be better to skip it. Most of the participants were foreigners, and they seemed to enjoy the rocking. There were groups dancing energetically to the loud music, and just being in the same space was fun. If you have plans afterward, please allow for extra time. They took us out to sea for about 20 minutes longer than scheduled. I think it’s a good idea to make restaurant reservations with some buffer time.

けっこう沖まで行ってくれます。
アルコール飲み放題ですが、
トロピカルなブレンドのカクテルと同じ味の
ノンアルコールのトロピカルなカクテルも
用意されていました。
お酒が飲めなくても楽しめます。
かなり揺れるので、酔いやすい人はやめておいた方がいいかも知れません。
参加していたのはほとんどが外国人で、
その揺れも楽しんでいました。
大音量で流れる音楽でノリノリで踊っているグループもいて
同じ空間にいるだけで楽しかったです。
このあとの予定があるかたは、時間は長めに見ていてください。
予定よりも20分ほど長めに海に出てくれていました。
レストランなどの予約は、余裕を持って予約するといいと思います。

The service was attentive, and I had a pleasant time. The show was impressive and authentic. I was satisfied with the dinner as well. It was a fun entertainment show!

サービスも行き届いており心地よい時間を過ごせました^_^ショーも本格的で圧巻です。ディナーも満足＾＾
楽しいエンターテイメントショーでした！

This time, I participated with my family of four. Riding on the cruiser and watching the sunset in Hawaii was truly moving. The cheerful behavior of the foreigners made us feel united across borders, and the two hours flew by. I plan to join again the next time I come to Hawaii. Everyone, please consider participating as well. Aloha!!

今回、家族４人で参加しました。クルーザーに乗ってハワイてのサンセットは大変感動でした。外人さんの陽気な振る舞いに国境を越えて何かひとつになれてあっという間の２時間でした。次回ハワイに来た時また参加しようと思います。皆さんも是非、参加してみて下さい。アロハ!!

My friend and I participated for the first time. The meal was a buffet, and while there weren't many options, the flavors were familiar and easy for Japanese people to enjoy. The same staff members handled everything from the food to the dancers, and everyone was very kind. We were entertained with various Hawaiian dances even before the show started.

The show featured Hawaiian hula and fire dancing, with impersonations as the main focus. The highlight was definitely the performance of Elvis Presley, who looked and sounded just like the real thing, and the fan service was amazing.

We were also able to take a commemorative photo with the staff at the end, which made us very satisfied. However, the venue was a bit cold, so I think having a shawl would have been a good idea.

友人と2人で初めて参加させていただきました。
食事はビュッフェで、品数は多くはなかったですが、味は日本人にも馴染みのある味が多く食べやすかったです。
食事からダンサーまで同じスタッフさんでしたが、皆さんとても親切で、ショーはもちろん、ショーが始まるまでの時間も様々なハワイアンダンスで楽しませていただきました。
ショーはハワイらしくフラダンスやファイヤーダンスを盛り込みつつ、モノマネがメインのショーでした。特に声も顔もそっくりなエルビスプレスリーさんの時が一番盛り上がっており、ファンサービスもすごかったです。
最後にスタッフさんと記念撮影もでき、大満足でした。
ただ、会場が少し寒かったので、羽織があった方が良いかと思いました。

Best luau that I have been to. My family, including my teenage son, we all agreed it was the best time of our 8 day vacation. The Chief was funny and you felt like you were part of his family, All the performers, including the Chief were terrific and talented and so friendly .
Buffet was very good, the backdrop of the beautiful shore and ocean waves and the sunset was just too beautiful to describe.
This is the luau to go to!

Fantastic! Food was great, service was awesome and the whole experience was terrific. A very traditional Hawaiian Luau.

I took my 5-year-old daughter to this luau. She loved it! She referred to the fire dancer as David from Lilo and Stitch. The food was amazing, though it took a while to get to since it's buffet style and lots of people to feed. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kona.

Had a great time and the ride was amazing with seeing Waikiki from afar...

During my last visit to Hawaii, I experienced a dinner cruise, but since the meal was the main focus, I wanted to enjoy the sunset more this time, so I participated in this cruise. It departs from the Sheraton beach, so I think it's best to go in beach sandals. You can go barefoot on the boat and store your belongings under the seats.

Aside from us, there was only one other group of Japanese participants, and most of the attendees were foreigners. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, including Mai Tais, beer, and soft drinks. Everyone was cheerful, enjoying their drinks and dancing to upbeat music, which was quite impressive.

As for the main event, the sunset, there were no clouds, and I was able to enjoy the moment when the sun sank, painting the sea and sky a brilliant red. This cruise offers a 360-degree view of the ocean, which was very refreshing.

The boat does sway quite a bit when it accelerates, but I didn't feel seasick. The wind was pretty strong and felt cold, so I think having something to cover up would be a good idea. I had a wonderful time and would love to do it again.

前回ハワイを訪れた際はディナークルーズを体験したのですが、食事がメインだったためもっとサンセットを満喫したいと思い参加しました。
シェラトンのビーチから出航するのでビーチサンダルで行くのがいいと思います。船では裸足になり、座席の下に荷物を入れておくことができます。
参加者は私達以外に日本人の方は1組しかおらず、ほとんど外国の方でした。
ドリンクは飲み放題で、マイタイをはじめビールやソフトドリンクもあります。
皆さん陽気で、お酒を楽しみながらアップテンポな曲に合わせてノリノリだったのが印象的でした。
メインのサンセットですが、雲もなく、太陽が海と空を真っ赤に染めて沈んでいく瞬間を楽しむことができました。
こちらのクルーズは360度全方位から海を眺められるのでとても開放感があってよかったです。
船が加速する時はかなり揺れますが、酔うことはありませんでした。
風が結構強くて寒く感じるので、羽織るものがあるといいと思います。
とても満喫できました。また利用したいです。

Paid for the preferred Alii VIP seating so we were front and center and got our drinks served to us. We have been to two other Luaus, and we have to say this one had the best food and drinks. But the Luau at the Hilton on Maui had the best show. But of the two Luaus we attended on the Big Island this one was the better of the two.

On the night we arrived in Honolulu, just before my daughter's wedding the next day, we boarded the ship. I had been on this cruise over a decade ago and had a great experience, so this was my second time. With the captain and crew's enjoyable conversations and atmosphere, we had some drinks and were able to watch the sunset. In the end, we got completely soaked from a downpour, but that was part of the fun. My jet lag has completely worn off. I had prepared a parka for the rain, but be careful as it can get chilly with just a short-sleeve T-shirt.

ホノルルに到着した夜、娘の結婚式を翌日に控えた日に乗船しました。10数年前にも乗船してとても良かったので、今回が2度目でした。船長・クルーの楽しい会話と雰囲気の中、お酒も進み、サンセットも見ることができました。最後はスコールでびしょ濡れでしたが、それも楽しみに一つです。時差ボケが完全に抜けました。私は雨対策でパーカーを準備しておりましたが、半袖Ｔシャツだけだと寒くなるので要注意です。

It's a one-hour show, but it's not boring at all. It had not only impersonations but also a touch of Hawaii. It might be worth seeing at least once.

1時間のショーですが、飽きないですね。
ものまねショーだけではなく、ハワイらしさもありました。一度は良いかもしれません。

I experienced a luau. The location was by the sea, with beautiful scenery, a great show, and delicious food. My husband also liked it and said it was good. It became a wonderful memory of the Big Island. The dancers were very nice and we were able to take pictures with them at the end, getting to see them up close. They were very pleasant and accommodating. It was great.

ルアウを体験しました。場所も海沿いで、綺麗な景色とショー、食事も美味しく良かったです。主人も気に入り、良かったと。ハワイ島の良い思い出になりました。ダンサーの方々も最後に一緒に写真を、撮る事が出来、間近で見る事が出来ました。すごく感じ良く対応してくださりました。良かったです。

It was good, not great. Show was good. Food was good. Seating was tight and overall it was a little over-priced.

It's a very enjoyable show that feels like a time slip back to my youth. The handsome Elvis, even though I knew he was an impersonator, drew me in as if he were the real Elvis. Next was Michael, who embodies my own youth! I found myself naturally moving to the rhythm and singing along.

As for the food, it was centered around meat dishes with flavors that suit Japanese tastes. I must admit, I wasn't expecting much from the buffet at a Hawaiian event, but the food was very satisfying.

At the end of the show, there was a photo opportunity with the performers! I got to take pictures with everyone and was so excited. I will definitely participate again next time.

青春時代にタイムスリップしたようなとても楽しいショ－です。
イケメンのエルビス、なんだかそっくりさんとわかっていても、本物のエルビスと勘違いしてい引き込まれてしまいました。
つぎにマイケル、私自身の青春時代そのもの！自然に体がリズムをとり、いっしょに口ずさんでいる自分に気づきました。
食事ですが、肉料理が中心で日本人の口に合う味付けされており、失礼ですがハワイのイベントビュッフェの料理と期待しておりませんでしたが、とても満足できる料理でした。
ショ－の終わりは出演者との写真撮影！全員と写真を撮って頂き、とてもはしゃいでしまいました。次回もまた参加致します。

The half-day tour of Oahu felt a bit too packed. The break in Haleiwa was particularly too long. It might have been better to stop at the North Shore beach for a photo opportunity instead. The guide's explanations were smooth and not boring, but I felt a sense of discomfort as the content focused too much on selling products. The Polynesian Cultural Center was excellent. The experiences were satisfying, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

オアフ島の半日観光は詰め込み過ぎのきらいあり。
特にハレイワでの休憩は長過ぎる。ノースショアの浜で、降車し撮影タイムを取った方が良かったのではないか？
ガイドの説明は、淀みなく、退屈でなかった、話の内容が商品の売り込みに終始していたので嫌悪感を覚えた。
ポリネシアン文化センターは秀逸。体験も満足でき、十二分に楽しめた。

Great food, amazing fire juggling, and HUGE grounds - perfect for families with kids who need to run around. Lots of animals (peacocks, goats, etc.) for the kids to see too.

The sunset cruise was the best thing on Oahu for my honeymoon. This activity was so relaxing.

I was charged such a high tour price, and some participants were forced to buy overpriced items at souvenir shops, which was quite exhausting. It felt like a budget Japanese group tour, despite the high cost. However, once we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the student guides were doing their best, and it was theme park-like, so the children were enjoying themselves.

こんなに高いツアー金額を取られ、おみやげ屋さんでぼったくりの商品を買わされている参加者もいて、なんだか疲れました。
格安日本人団体ツアーのような内容です。高いのに。
ポリネシアセンターについてからは、学生ガイドさんたちが頑張っていたし、テーマパークらしく、子供たちも楽しんでいましたが。

Amazing. Great entertainment. Food amazing. Really well done

Was really well done. Worth the money. Great entertainment and food.

I chose the exclusive VIP seating because I wanted a good spot. Honestly, I would have preferred to sit facing the stage, but it can't be helped due to the seating arrangement. It's a good idea to line up early!

The seating is at a long table, so you'll be sharing with others. I recommend sitting next to someone rather than across from them.

The buffet offers a wide selection, and it's delicious. The table attendant was a nice guy who was very attentive, which made for an even more enjoyable time.

The hula and luau show is quite long, and I think you'll be satisfied with it! I believe it's something you should experience at least once.

いい席で見たくてexclusive vipにしました。正直正面がよかったですが、並び順なので仕方ないですね。早めに並ぶといいですよ！
席は長テーブルなので相席になります。向かい合わせより、隣りがオススメ。
ビュッフェはたくさんの中から選べ、また美味しいです。テーブル担当のおじさんがいい人でよく気にしてくれてさらに楽しいひと時になりました。
フラ&ルアウのshowは、割と長くて満足できると思いますよ！一回は体験してみるべきだと思います♪