All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Great crew, seats, not just netting, beautiful views from the sea. Added surprise was the friendliness of the passengers even before the bar opened! Met almost everyone on board, laughed almost non-stop. BTW, despite what their website says, there IS A BATHROOM on board. Great experience!

I have traveled to Hawaii many times, but this time, due to my retirement and our 35th wedding anniversary, I signed up for a sunset dinner cruise through VELTRA for the first time and participated.

It might just be me, but when I boarded the ship, other participants were already having dinner, and when I was shown to my seat, there was no explanation at all. I had no idea what to do, and my dissatisfaction started piling up from the beginning of dinner. To make matters worse, the photos I purchased were not handed to me on the spot but were given to me when I was getting off, which wasted time checking the faces of the buyers against the photos, leaving me in a terrible mood.

As for the cruise itself, I had previously been on the Navatek, and since this one also operated near Diamond Head, I thought it was good.

何度もハワイ旅行に行っていますが、今回は退職、結婚35年ということもあって、初めてサンセットディナークルーズをＶＥＬＴＲＡを通じて申し込み、参加しました。
私だけかもしれませんが、船舶に乗り込んだ時には、他の参加者はすでにディナーを取っており、席に案内された際に何の説明もなく、何をすればよいのか全然わからず、ディナー開始から不満が積もり、挙句の果てには購入した写真をその場で渡さず、降りる際に渡したため、購入者の顔と写真のチェックに無駄な時間だけがかかり、気分は最悪でした。
クルーズ自体は、以前ナバティック号に乗ったこともあり、今回もダイヤモンドヘッド近くまで運行したので良かったと思います。

The waves were a bit rough, but it was a very enjoyable cruising experience. It was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy it together with the people on board.

少し波が荒かったが、とてもたのしいクルージングでした。共に乗船していた人達と一緒に楽しめる事は素晴らしい体験でしたね。

The food and entertainment was fabulous.
The service was great.
Everyone was very accommodating too.

I was surprised by the size of the venue!
I was also amazed by the scale of the show!
Without a doubt, it's the best among Polynesian shows!

ショー会場の広さにビックリ❗️
ショーのスケールにまたビックリ‼️
ポリネシアンショーの中では文句無しで最高‼️

The cruise begins with a yacht ride from the beach. It's essential to wear sandals or go barefoot since you'll be getting into the water to board the yacht. Also, be aware that waves may come, so your clothes are likely to get wet! I ended up soaked up to my chest.

Even on the yacht, there's a chance of getting wet. A cool guy on the yacht serves drinks, including Mai Tais and soft drinks. Everyone sits together and enjoys the cruise.

I think it depends on the day, but it was quite rocky that day. Those prone to seasickness should be cautious; my friend got seasick. The kids were with us, but they didn't get sick and had a great time.

While enjoying the waves, I also took in the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The highlight was definitely the sunset! It was absolutely beautiful! The cruise continues until the sunset is over.

I highly recommend this tour for those who don't get seasick; it's a unique experience you can only have in Hawaii.

海辺からヨットに乗ってクルージングが始まります。注意は、海に入ってヨットに乗りますから、サンダル履きは必須です。それか、裸足になるか。 あと、波がきますから洋服が濡れる可能性大です！私は、胸あたりまで濡れてしまいました。
ヨットに乗っても濡れる可能性あります。
ヨットでは、カッコいいお兄さんが飲み物を渡してくれます。マイタイ、ソフトドリンクもあります。
皆さんで座っでクルーズします。
日によるのだと思いますが、この日はかなり揺れました。船酔いされる方は要注意です。私のお友達も酔ってしまいました。子供たちも一緒でしたが、子供たちは酔わずとっても楽しんでました。
ダイヤモンドヘッド、ワイキキを見ながら、私は波も楽しみました。
一番のポイントは、サンセット!とっても綺麗でした！
サンセットが終わるまでクルーズしてくれます。
船酔いがない方には、とってもおすすめでハワイならではのツアーですね。

I participated with my mother based on a friend's recommendation. I was very satisfied with the evening tour. There was nothing inconvenient, as the shuttle bus also had a Japanese guide. The night show was incredibly powerful, and I would definitely like to see it again if I have the chance. I highly recommend it to those who are going to Hawaii!

知人の勧めから母と参加しました。
夕方からのツアーでも大満足でした。移動のシャトルバスでも日本語のガイドだったり不便が何一つなかったです。
夜のショーは大迫力でもう一度機会があれば是非観たいです。こらからハワイに行かれる方には、おすすめです！！

It's a fun sailing experience with champagne, dancing, and just the two of us being Japanese. The captain and the bartender (who is cute and strong) really liven things up!

シャンパン飲んで、踊って、楽しいｾｰﾘﾝｸﾞです。日本人は私達2人だけでしたが、キャプテンとバーテン(可愛いて逞しい)が盛り上げてくれます‼

We had a great experience at the Luau even though we had a lot of rain. Don't worry, they provided ponchos for everyone, which helped keep us warm too. My son loved the fire dancers and the food was good too. The chief who narrated the show was hilarious.

Waikiki is known for its many Japanese visitors, but on this cruise, everyone except us was a foreigner! We were able to enjoy a cheerful, exotic atmosphere while sipping cocktails!

日本人が多いワイキキですが、このクルーズは私たち以外は皆外人さん！カクテルを飲みながら陽気な異国の雰囲気を味わえました！

Had an amazing time! Crew was awesome and food and drinks were great! Would recommend this for first time Hawaii visitors.

I was a bit confused about the meeting place, but the Japanese guide found me.
The dance show itself was wonderful, but I fell asleep partway through, probably due to travel fatigue...^^;
The buffet was neither great nor terrible... it was just okay.
I feel like once was enough.

待ち合わせ場所がいまいちよく分からず少々戸惑いましたが、日本語ガイドさんが見つけてくれました。
肝心のダンスショーは素晴らしかったですが、旅の疲れか途中眠ってしまいました…^^;
ビュッフェは可もなく不可もなく...という感じでした。
１回行けばいいかなという感じでした。

I booked a deluxe seat! It was about the 7th row from the front, so it was close and had a great impact. There aren't many dinner options, but I think it's sufficient.

デラックス席で申込みました！
前から7列目くらいで近くて迫力がありました。
ディナーの種類は多くないですが充分だと思います。

It was good
, but seemed better in years past
The dancing was nice pictures were a little bit to expensive

The cost was $100, and at first, I thought it was a bit expensive, but $100 is about 11,000 yen. Considering that you get to see a live traditional luau and Hawaiian show up close, along with an all-you-can-eat meal and drinks, it’s quite reasonable. There were hardly any Japanese people around, and everyone spoke only English. I was a bit anxious, but it was fun, and by the end, I was shouting in Hawaiian along with the host. After the luau, I took pictures with the dancers on stage. I even got a tattoo stamp on my arm, just like the Hawaiians (it was water-based ink, so it came off quickly afterward). It was so much fun!

費用が100ドルで、最初はちょっと高いかなと思いましたが、100ドルって11,000円ですよね。生の伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショーを間近に見て、おいしい食事とドリンクは食べ放題、飲み放題だったら、充分リーズナブルでしょう。ほとんど日本人が居ない中で、廻りは英語のみ。不安に固まりでしたが、楽しくて、終わりには司会者の声に合わせてハワイ語の叫び声を上げていました。ルアウ後、舞台で踊ったダンサー達と写真を撮りました。腕にはハワイ人と同じ入れ墨をスタンプ（水性インクなので後ですぐに落ちました）してもらいました。楽しかったなー。

I participated in a sunset cruise for the first time. The waves were quite high and it was rocky, but I was fine since I took motion sickness medication. There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us. We had soft drinks, but everyone else was drinking Mai Tais. It gets a bit chilly, so a jacket is a must. We also got to see dolphins, which was very exciting. I would like to join the Hilton fireworks next time.

初めてサンセットクルーズに参加しました。
結構波が高く揺れましたが酔い止めを飲んでいたので大丈夫でした。日本人は私達の他に1人組みだけでした。私達はソフトドリンクでしたがみなさんはマイタイを飲んでいました♪肌寒くなるので上着は必須です。ドルフィンにも会え大盛り上がりでした。
ヒルトンの花火の金曜日に今度は参加してみたいです。

I watched it with a friend, and it was a fun time that went by in the blink of an eye. Thank you very much. The content was also packed, and I was very satisfied. I would like to watch it again.

友人と観覧しましたが、あっという間の楽しいひと時で、どうもありがとうございました。
内容も、盛りだくさんで、大満足でした。
また、観覧したいと思います。

This year, I went to Hawaii to participate in the Hapalua Marathon. Since I had a busy schedule of 3 nights and 5 days, I arrived without a plan. When the schedule is set from the beginning, I tend to get greedy and end up moving around too much, which prevents me from enjoying the relaxed pace that Hawaii offers. It was great that I could make arrangements on-site the day before! On the day of the event, we were the only Japanese passengers, which made it even more enjoyable. I highly recommend it to everyone.

今年もハパルアマラソン参加でハワイへ行きました。今回は3泊5日と忙しいスケジュールだったのでノープランで到着。初めからスケジュールが決まっていると欲張ってつい動いてしまい、ハワイならではのゆっくりした時間を満喫できなくなってしまうので、現地で動きながら前日に申し込みできるので、とても良かったです！
当日、乗客は日本人は私達のみで、それまた楽しく
皆さんにおすすめです。

17 people! All housewives participating in a large group.
With unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, everyone was in high spirits!
While watching the sunset, we (in our 50s) and other foreigners all had a great time together.
I absolutely recommend it!
It was incredibly fun!

17名！全員主婦の大人数での参加。
アルコール、ソフトドリンク飲み放題で皆んなテンション高め！
サンセットを見ながら私たち(50代)も他の外人の方も皆んなで大盛り上がりで楽しめました。
絶対にオススメです‼︎
最高に楽しかった！

I cannot recommend this sunset cruise enough! My friends and I had an amazing time. The crew and captain were so friendly and welcoming and created such a fun atmosphere on the boat. The views were unbelievably beautiful, we had perfect weather and a gorgeous sunset. The price is more than fair considering the length of time on the water (1.5 hours) and the fact that the drinks are included. I would absolutely do it again!

So entertaining and full of interesting facts about the Polynesians and their surrounding cultures.
The dancing and singing was beautiful and the food was amazing.
The Chief was hilarious and really made our anniversary night extra special and gave me flowers!

The experience was so much more than we expected. Loved the humor of the bus guide, the staff at the luau and the Chief. Could not have asked for more fun under the stars with a beautiful scenic backdrop.

I was guided to the front row with the use of a premium seat. However, to get a good seat even within that category, it's necessary to arrive early and line up, as the front row is guaranteed but the specific position is first come, first served.

The content of the show is a very typical Hawaiian show. I've seen many shows of this kind, but I think the quality of the dancers is quite high.

The unlimited cocktails and soft drinks are also a big plus. (Many places only offer the first drink for free.) Moreover, the staff is always attentive, making it easy to get refills, so for those who can drink, this is a significant advantage. (The quality of the table service may vary, though.)

プレミアムシート利用で最前列に案内された。が、そのカテゴリーの中でも良い席にしてもらうには、プレミアムでも早めに行って並んでおくことが必要。(前方は約束されているが、その中での位置は早い者勝ちなので)

ショーの内容はとてもとても一般的なハワイアンショー。この手のショーは何本も観てきたが、ダンサーのクオリティは高い方だと思う。

カクテル、ソフトドリンク飲み放題と言うのもポイントが高い。(無料は一杯目だけなんてのも多いので)
しかも係が常に目を配ってくれるので、お代わりもしやすいので、飲める人はポイントが高い。(テーブルの係の良し悪しもあるかもしれないが)

The content of the show was excellent. Since it combines a Polynesian show with an impersonation show, it might be the perfect choice for those who want to experience a show that feels Hawaiian. In fact, I would overwhelmingly recommend this over a typical Polynesian show.

The premium cocktail show I attended had seats on the second floor, but it offered a good view of the entire stage. If you opt for a dinner package with front-row seats on the first floor, you'll have more opportunities to shake hands with the performers. However, there is a greeting time for all audience members after the show (including photo opportunities), so that's not an issue.

It was a show that made me want to see it again when I revisit Waikiki.

ショーの内容は申し分なし。
ポリネシアンショーとそっくりさんショーの融合なので、ハワイらしいショーも観たいという人にはこれ一つでいいかもしれない。
というか、一般的なポリネシアンショーよりも圧倒的にこちらをお薦めする。

今回利用したプレミアカクテルショーでは二階席となるが、ステージ全体が見渡せるので悪くない。一階前方席が利用出来るディナー付きだと、演者との握手の機会などが増えるが、ショー終了後に観客全員に対するグリーティング(写真撮影も)タイムがあるので問題ない。

ワイキキに再訪する際にはまた観たいと思えるショーだった。

It was the last day of my trip and I had no plans, but I made a last-minute request!

Thank you for your quick response to my reservation just four hours before the pickup!

I think it's better to make a reservation with more time in advance (laughs).

I was able to enjoy the long bus ride!

The cultural center was even more enjoyable than I imagined!

旅行の最終日ノープランでしたが、急遽頼みました！

まさかの迎えの4時間前の予約に対して迅速な対応をありがとうございました！

余裕をもって予約をされた方が良いとは思います(笑)

長いバスの道のりも楽しく過ごすことができました！

想像以上にカルチャーセンターも楽しめます！

We attended the luau on March 29, 2017 and had a lovely time. It was a buffet style and you could make more than one trip to the table - and to the open bar until 7:00pm. The Mai tais, were delicious, punch bowl style and self serve. The food was good, not great, but there was a good variety. The entertainment was fun to watch, the dances from the different Polynesian Islands were interesting, especially the fire dancer! You can't go to Hawaii without a luau and this is a good one to check out.

The journey to the culture center was long, but the guide was really nice, and I enjoyed listening to her without getting bored.

Along the way, I was happy to see a seal (by chance!) and to see filming locations from Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean from the car!

The show was more moving than I had imagined!

カルチャーセンターまでの道のりは長いですが、ガイドのお姉さんがとってもよい人で飽きずにガイドを聞いていました。

道中、アザラシ(たまたま！)をみたり、ジュラシックパークやパイレーツオブカリビアンのロケ地を車中でみれたり嬉しかったです！

ハー(ショー)は想像以上に感動しました！

The Old Lahaina Luau was a wonderful addition to our Maui honeymoon itinerary. The evening encompassed many of the Hawaiian traditions we hoped to experience while visiting. The food was excellent and there were plenty of dishes to choose from. There were also a good amount of drink options. The entertainment was fantastic. There were so many small details that made the evening even more special. We also appreciated the banana bread we were gifted at the end of the night. We had it for a late night snack a couple of nights after the event and it still tasted yummy. The service from the staff was friendly. We parked in the overflow lot which was a convenient location from the luau. We recommend this luau.

Everything was as promised...and better! Would definitely recommend!

It was great to experience a foreign atmosphere with 80% of the people being Westerners. Those who are not good at English or are prone to seasickness might find it difficult.

欧米人が8割で、外国っという雰囲気が味わえてよかったです。　　英語が苦手な人や船に酔いやすい人はつらいかも