All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Highly recommend for families looking for an authentic luau experience on Oahu!

Chief’s Luau was an unforgettable evening. The fire knife dancing finale was unbelievable!!

I visit this show almost every year. This year, the cast for Presley and Michael has changed. Michael didn't resemble him very much... But the show itself is enjoyable, and I'm glad I went. I guess it's inevitable that the buffet food before the show isn't very tasty.

ほぼ毎年こちらのショーにお邪魔してます。
今年はプレスリーとマイケルのキャストの方が変っておりました。
マイケルはかなり似てなかったなぁ…
まぁでもショー自体は楽しいですし、行って良かったです。
ショー前のバイキングのお料理があまり美味しくないのが仕方ないのかな。

When the performance started, two foreign tourists took out their smartphones and kept taking pictures and recording, which made it difficult to concentrate on enjoying the show. I suppose these tourists think that since they paid for their tickets, it's fine to use their phones, but it was a very disappointing experience. I wish the staff had been more attentive and had taken a stance to monitor the audience.

開演始まると、2名の外国人観光客が自分のスマホを取り出して次々と写真撮ったり、録画をしたりして
集中して鑑賞出来なかった、、、こういう外国人観光客は、お金を払ったんだからスマホぐらいいいだろって考えなのでしょうが、、、とても残念な時間でした。
もう少しまわりのスタッフが観客を見渡して注意する姿勢が欲しかったです。

We had an incredible experience on the Star of Honolulu Waikiki Sunset Cruise - Steak and Lobster Dinner & Hula excursion. Not a dull moment. The fireworks show from the boat was awesome. The food was amazing. The service, exceptional. And the entertainment while cruising back to the pier was a bonus.
We will definitely recommend you to our friends.

The Cirque du Soleil I saw in Japan was great, but the Hawaii version was the most enjoyable I've experienced so far‼️ I was captivated by the high level of skill‼️ It was so wonderful with the kahiko that I almost thought I was in Maui😊

日本で見たシルクドソレイユも良かったけれど、ハワイバージョンは、今までで1番楽しませてくれました‼️
技術の高さに感心して見惚れてしまいます‼️
本物のマウイかと思うほど，カヒコと共に素敵でしたー😊

We have been to to several Luau’s in Hawaii over the years. This one was the best yet.
Service, food, show all amazing!
It was our last night on the island. What a wonderful experience & memory to end our stay.

It was a much more wonderful show than I expected.

We were seated in the third row from the front, to the side. Being so close to the stage, I could feel the performers' tension. Watching them take a deep breath before starting their act made me feel like I was praying for them. When a big trick succeeded, everyone erupted in applause! The people in America really know how to enjoy themselves. I thought to myself that I want to be someone who can cheer loudly too.

The show utilizes the entire venue. There are plenty of highlights in the back and along the aisles as well. I also thought it would be nice to sit in the back next time to take in the whole view, or to see it from the front row in the center. No words are needed, so anyone can enjoy it. I highly recommend it.

予想よりもずっと素晴らしいショーでした。

私たちは前から3列目横の席でした。
ステージに近いので演者の緊張感が伝わってきます。大きく深呼吸してから演技をスタートする姿をみてこちらも祈るような気持ちになりました。大きな技が成功するとみんな拍手大喝采！アメリカの人たちはノリがいいですよね。私も大きな声で声援を送れる人間になりたいななんて思いました。

ショーは会場全体を使ってやります。会場の後ろや通路も見所いっぱい。次は後ろの席で全体を眺めてみたいとも思いますし、中央の前列でも観てみたいと思えました。
言葉は必要ないので誰でも楽しめます。オススメです。

I highly recommend this luau. I was very satisfied with the delicious food and entertainment.

The process starts with checking in at the hotel, after which you are guided to outdoor party tables. Before the show begins, there is a drink bar and interactive activities. You can enjoy free games, a dance experience, and watch the digging up of kalua pig, which is cooked in an underground oven called an imu. Everyone was taking lots of videos and photos! Please note that this activity ends fairly early.

The buffet meal is followed by the grand entrance of King Kamehameha from the sea, and the show starts on stage! There are plenty of dances and songs inspired by Tahiti and Samoa, the ancestors of Hawaiians. The final fire dance was breathtaking. The emcee speaks entirely in English, but I think you can enjoy it fully even if you don't catch everything.

To be honest, I hesitated about whether to participate due to the price, but I ended up being very satisfied.

◆ One point to note is to arrive early for check-in. Check-in starts at 5:15 PM, but when we arrived at 4:45 PM, there were already about ten groups in line. Seating is assigned in the order of check-in, and you proceed to the activities from there, so if you check in late, it might be difficult to participate in the activities.

こちらのルアウはとてもお勧めです。
美味しい食事とエンターテイメントを楽しめてとても満足しました。

流れとしてはホテル館内で受付後、野外のパーティテーブルに案内されます。
ショーが始まる前にドリンクバーと参加型のアクティビティがありました。無料のゲーム、ダンス体験やイムという地中の釜で料理したカルアピッグ（豚の丸焼き）を掘り出す様子を見られます。皆さんビデオや写真をたくさん撮っていました！
このアクティビティははやい時間で終わってしまいますので注意が必要です。

ブッフェのお食事、海からのカメハメハ王の登場に続いてステージでショーがスタート！
ハワイアンの祖先であるタヒチやサモア風のダンスや歌が盛りだくさん。最後のファイアーダンスは圧巻でした。
司会はすべて英語ですが、すべてを聞き取れなくても充分に楽しめる内容だと思います。
正直なところ、お値段的に参加するかどうか迷いましたが結果は大満足です。

◆注意点は早めに受付に行くことかと思います。
受付スタートは17:15-ですが、私たちが16:45に行った時にはすでに10組ほどが並んでいました。席は受付順で案内され、その流れでアクティビティに進むので、受付が遅くなるとアクティビティ参加がむずかしくなるかもしれません。

We only bought the entrance tickets and drove ourselves to the Polynesian Center. The journey there was also a wonderful experience—we really enjoyed the views and the local residents. The center was very beautiful, and there were also lovely stalls where you could buy souvenirs. The staff was very hospitable. We enjoyed the many presentations from different islands. We enjoyed the welcome show. The final show was amazing, as was the buffet. Our compliments!
Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!

I made a reservation to make my 78-year-old father happy! The buffet offers delicious food, and you can take as much as you can eat. The hula dance includes lessons, so everyone can participate without feeling nervous. A lovely lady playing the ukulele went around the tables singing requested songs, which was truly heartwarming! My father, who is dealing with sciatica and taking painkillers in Hawaii, had the biggest smile in a photo with the nostalgic Elvis Presley! Not only is there Old Hawaii, but the show also features Moana's hula dance. The fire dance in the VIP section is incredibly powerful!

78歳の父に喜んでほしくて予約しました！ビュッフェも美味しく食べれる量だけとれますし、フラダンスはレッスン付きでみんな一緒に緊張しないで参加できます♪
ウクレレ弾きのおばさまがテーブルを回りリクエスト曲を歌って下さり感無量になりました！
坐骨神経痛の中、ハワイで痛み止めを飲みながら過ごしている父が..懐かしのプレスリーさんとのお写真に最高の笑顔でした！
オールドハワイだけでなく、ショーにはモアナちゃんのフラダンスもあります♪ファイヤーダンスはVIP席、大迫力です！

As soon as we arrived we notified several members of the serving staff that we were missing our bottle of champagne that we ordered. However bottled chilled champagne was out already at other tables for guests who hadn’t arrived. The staff kept saying they were working on the problem, however it took over an hour into our cruise when they came out with 2 chilled bottles of champagne for two other couples who arrived 18 & 24 mins after we were seated!! They finally brought us a warm bottle of champagne even though we arrived before the other 2 couples. When we complained about the warm bottle of champagne the staff didn’t seem to know what to do. They took the warm bottle away and the champagne glasses they had poured. We asked why they gave the other couples chilled bottles and served them before us even though we boarded and were seated before them. The staff apologized but had no excuse! Finally a hour and 40 mins into the cruise the server comes out without with the same bottle they had taken away earlier. So they had put it into the fridge and now we are short champagne because they thrown out the warm champagne they had poured earlier. And to make things worse they brought us some empty dirty champagne glasses which they claim were ours from
earlier!!! They said they stuck our glasses into the fridge to cool them after they tossed out the warm champagne that was in them ! We demanded clean glasses and a full bottle of chilled. After another 18 minutes we FINALLY received our bottle of chilled champagne that should have been waiting for us when we boarded the ship! This just put a damper on the whole cruise. We literally had to quickly drink the champagne because we were returning to port soon after finally receiving our champagne. Couples had to share 1 lobster cracker ! That’s like sharing a knife or a fork! Unacceptable for the cost!

I participated in a monitor tour, and the show was amazing, exceeding my expectations.

I knew it was at the Royal Hawaiian Center, but this was my first time attending. Before the show, there was a luau, and I enjoyed watching hula dancing right next to me, as well as a hula lesson that participants could join in on, which was fun.

When I arrived at the venue, I was given a lei and seated. While waiting for dinner, I enjoyed pineapple and mai tais while listening to the ukulele. However, this waiting time felt a bit long, so I thought it would be nice if the time from check-in to the start of dinner was shortened, or if there were activities like hula lessons or lei making available.

The food was plentiful, with so many varieties that I couldn't finish it all.

The show was more powerful than I expected, with exciting dances and songs while watching Hawaii's history on the screen. Even though I knew the performers were impersonators of Michael and Elvis, I was captivated by their energy. The final fire knife dance, where the floor became a sea of fire, was surprising. It's definitely worth seeing.

After the show, being able to take photos with Elvis, Michael, and the dancers makes for a great memory.

モニターツアーがあったので、参加させていただきましたが、期待以上に引き付けられるショーが最高でした。

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターなので、あるのは知っていたのですが、今回初めて参加しました。ショーの前に、ルアウがあり、すぐ横でフラダンスがみられたり、実際に希望者が参加できるフラレッスンもあって、楽しかったです。

会場に着くと、レイをかけてもらって、席に着き、食事の時間までパイナップルとマイタイで、ウクレレを聞いたりするのですが、この間がちょっと手持無沙汰なので、受付から食事開始の時間をもう少し短くするか、フラレッスンや、レイメイキングなどがあるといいかな～とも思いました。
お料理も盛りだくさんで、食べきれないくらい、いろいろ種類がありました。

ショーは、期待以上に迫力があって、ハワイの歴史をスクリーンで見ながら、趣向を凝らしたダンスや歌で盛り上がります。マイケルやエルビスのそっくりさんのステージも、そっくりさんとわかってはいても、その迫力に魅了されました。最後のファイアーナイフダンスは、床が一面火の海になる演出もあって、びっくり。ぜひ、見る価値ありです。

ショーの後は、エルビスやマイケル、ダンサーたちと写真が撮れるのも、よい記念になります。

The local papaya appetizer with Italian prosciutto and creamy burrata cheese paired perfectly with Hawaiian honey and balsamic vinaigrette. I thought I would try to replicate it at home.
The main dish, the wood-fired steak, was tender and juicy. The local vegetables topped with red wine sauce had a natural sweetness and were very delicious.
The dessert, purple sweet potato Mont Blanc with cashew nut vanilla ice cream and macadamia nuts, was also a perfect combination.
I told the staff, "I'll come back again next year," as I left.

前菜のローカルパパイヤとイタリア産生ハム、クリーミーブラータチーズはハワイ産蜂蜜とバルサミコビネグレットとの相性が抜群でした。家でも真似してみようと思いました。
メインの薪焼きしたステーキも柔らかくてジューシー。赤ワインソースをかけたローカル野菜も野菜本来の甘みがあり、とても美味しかったです。
デザートの紫芋のモンブランとカシューナッツバニラアイス、マカデミアンナッツの相性も抜群でした。
お店の方に「来年もまたきますね」と伝えて帰りました。

Before the show, there was a buffet where we could enjoy delicious food. While waiting, there was a service that played requested songs on the ukulele. I took a little bit of everything from the dishes, and since there were many options, it turned out to be quite a lot. Additionally, there was a dance performance while we were eating, which made the meal enjoyable. The dessert afterward was also delicious. However, it took quite a while for the food to be served after the gathering time had passed. It would have been appreciated if they could have started the meal a bit earlier.

The show afterward was also fun and very lively. They performed impersonations of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. To be honest, I wasn't very familiar with Elvis Presley, but I enjoyed all of Michael Jackson's songs. The dancing was all at a high level and impressive. However, it might have been even more captivating if everyone had a similar body shape.

ショーの前にビュッフェ形式でご飯が食べられて美味しかったです。待っている間にリクエスト曲をウクレレで演奏してくれるサービスもありました。料理の方は全ての料理を少しずつ取りましたが品数が多いのでかなりの量になりました。また、ご飯食べている最中にダンスを披露してくれるので楽しくご飯が食べられました。そのあとのデザートも美味しかった。あと集合時間が過ぎてから料理が出てくるまでが結構長かったですね。もうちょっと早く食事を開始してくれるとありがたかったです。

そのあとのショーも楽しくとても盛り上がりました。エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのモノマネを披露してくれるのですが、正直エルビスプレスリーはあまり詳しくなかったのですがマイケルジャクソンの曲は全て楽しく見させていただきました。ダンスは全てレベルが高くてすごかったです。ただし、全員の体形が揃っているともっと見ごたえがあったかもしれません。

It was an explanation in English, but I didn't have any particular problems and had a wonderful and fun time. Along the way, I was able to see a big rainbow and a monk seal! It was great that there was a place to store our luggage as well.

英語だけの説明だったけど、特に困った事もなくとても素敵で楽しい時間でした。
途中大きな虹、モンクシールも見ることができました！
荷物を入れる所もあってよかったです。

I had been to Dole Plantation before, but I had never been inside the farm, so it was great to see the process from harvesting to packing. There seemed to be a lot of manual work from planting to harvesting, which looked tough, but the workers waved cheerfully at us when they saw us. The guide not only taught us various things but also made a great effort to ensure we had fun, allowing us to enjoy the day. While it's nice to enjoy the maze and train at Dole Plantation, I think the farm tour across the street gave us a better sense of Hawaii.

ドールプランテーションには行ったことはありましたが
農園の中には行ったことがなかったので、収穫から箱詰めまでの工程を見ることが出来て
とてもよかったです。
植え付けから収穫まで手作業が多く、大変そうでしたが作業している人たちは我々を見ると明るく手を振ってくれました。
ガイドさんはいろいろなことを教えてくれただけでなく、我々が楽しめるようにすごく気を遣ってくれたこともあり、楽しく１日過ごすことが出来ました。
ドールプランテーションで迷路や汽車を楽しむのも良いですが、向かいにある農園見学の方が、よりハワイを感じられてよかったと思います。

After finishing an early dinner in the heart of Waikiki, our family of six, spanning three generations, enjoyed a show starting at 6:00 PM. The venue is not very large, which allowed us to experience a highly immersive and powerful performance. From presentations that convey Hawaii's historical culture to acrobatic displays, it was an engaging hour and a half that flew by. As mentioned earlier, the original Hawaiian performances are a must-see when you visit Hawaii!

ワイキキ中心部でちょっと早めの夕食を終え、18：00～のショーを家族3世代6人で鑑賞しました。会場が大規模ではないので非常に臨場感があり迫力のあるショーを楽しむことができました。ハワイの歴史文化を感じる事ができる演出からアクロバティックなショーまで飽きさせる事のないあっという間の1時間半でした。
前述のとおりハワイオリジナル演出があるのでハワイにお越しの際は必見です！！

Since I happened to be staying at the same hotel, I dined at the restaurant downstairs, and considering the current prices of hotel restaurants in Hawaii, I found it to be very reasonable. I think the food suits Japanese tastes, and it was a nice memory to enjoy a meal with gentle Hawaiian music in the background. I will definitely visit again the next time I come to Hawaii!

たまたま同ホテルに宿泊していたので、階下のレストランだったのですが、ハワイのホテルレストランの昨今の値段を考えるととてもお値打ちに感じます。
食事は日本人の口に合うと思いますし、優しいハワイアンをバックにご飯を食べられるのもいい思い出でした。
次にハワイに来たらまた訪れます！

No one was there, and I couldn't receive anything. I want my money back. Anyway, there was no one who seemed to be in charge. I question the quality of the service.

誰もいない、受け取れない。お金を返して欲しい。とにかくそれらしい人はどこにもいなかったです。サービスとしてどうかと思います。

I have seen shows in Las Vegas, but the show in Hawaii was also amazing. My husband, who usually doesn't get very excited, kept saying how incredible it was, and afterwards he was saying how glad he was to have seen it.

本場ラスベガスのショーも見たことがありますが、ハワイのショーも最高でした。
いつもはあまり感激しない夫も、すごいすごいの連発をして、終わった後よかった〜と、唸っていました。

First, before the show, there was a buffet where the food was quite delicious. I wanted to try everything, so I took a little bit of each dish, but there were so many options that it ended up being quite a lot. While we were eating, there was a dance performance, which made the meal enjoyable. The dessert afterward was also tasty! (The strawberries were a bit sour, though.)

However, there was quite a long wait from the time we gathered until the food was served. I wish we could have eaten a bit sooner.

The show afterward was also fun and very lively. They performed impersonations of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. To be honest, I’m not very familiar with Elvis Presley, so I couldn’t get too excited about that part, but I enjoyed all the Michael Jackson songs. However, if you participate mainly for the flamenco, you might feel that part is a bit long. The dancing was all at a high level and impressive.

まずショーの前にビュッフェ形式でご飯が食べられて普通に美味しかったです。全部食べたかったので全ての料理を少しずつ取りましたが品数が多いのでかなりの量になりました。
ご飯食べている最中にダンスを披露してくれるので楽しくご飯が食べられました。そのあとのデザートも美味しかったです！（いちごは少し酸っぱかったかな）。
あと集合時間が過ぎてから料理が出てくるまでが結構長かったですね。もうちょっと早く食べたかったです。

そのあとのショーも楽しくとても盛り上がりました。エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのモノマネを披露してくれるのですが、正直エルビスプレスリーはあまり詳しくなくそこまで盛り上がれなかったのですがマイケルジャクソンの曲は全て楽しく見させていただきました。でもフラメインで参加されるとちょっとそのパートが長いと思ってしまうかもです。
ダンスは全てレベルが高くてすごかったです。

Was it because of the rain that the stage was moved from outdoors to indoors? I was looking forward to the fire dance, but it was canceled, and the show ended about an hour earlier than scheduled, which was disappointing. The food was also limited in variety and not as good compared to other luau shows.

雨降りで、ステージが屋外から屋内に移動になった為なのでしょうか？
楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもなく、予定時間の1時間ほど早く終了になり、ガッカリです。
食事も、他のルアウショーと比べると種類も少なく味も良くなかったです。

Family of 7. Unlimited drink refills, great authentic Hawaiian foods, fantastic performance of Hawaiian culture. All staff was helpful, happy, and welcoming

Great service from Tim! Great server but would also take time to answer questions and tell stories. Not sure if all of the servers are as great, but Tim made our night! Was a great night. So glad that the fires did not take this lovely place!

I was able to use it with peace of mind, without any troubles. Thank you very much. I would like to use it again next time.

特にトラブルもなく、安心して利用できました。ありがとうございました。また、次回も利用したいと思います。。

i wish I’d have thought to ask for to go containers. There was food left we should’ve taken with us. I’m assuming it gets thrown away. I would at least bring plastic zip lock bags next time. I thought it was going to be a buffet where u stood in line & helped yourself, so that would’ve been different. But they brought large plates to the table. Sorry but I can’t stand to think of food being thrown out from a table. It was a very evening but wish they had fire dancers.

The food was amazing.
It was a simple menu with an appetizer, main course, and dessert, but I was very full.
The portion of the main course was incredible!
The Waimea beef is close to Wagyu. It was cooked over wood fire, and it had a wonderful aroma.
When I mentioned it was a birthday dinner, they offered a complimentary dessert plate.
I ordered a cocktail on-site. It was delicious, but the alcohol was quite strong (the staff mentioned they made it strong... I don't usually drink, so it hit me hard...).

I was able to make a reservation in advance, which was a great deal, and if I have the chance to go to Honolulu again, I will definitely make a reservation and visit.

料理は最高でした。
前菜+メイン+デザートとシンプルなメニューですが、とても満腹です。
メインのボリュームすごいっっっ！！
ワイメア牛は和牛に近いです。薪焼きにされていて、良い薫りがしました。
誕生日でのディナーだと伝えたら、プレート(デザート)をサービスしてくれました。
現地で注文したカクテル。美味しいのですがアルコールがキツかったです。(店員さんが強めに作ったと仰ってました…筆者は普段飲まないので、効きました…)

事前に予約できてお得になりましたし、またホノルルに行く機会があれば必ず予約して、寄りたいです。

We booked this for our last evening on the island, and it was an amazing way to end our trip. The crew were all so nice, the entertainment was fun and interactive, and seeing the fireworks from the water on our final night was a great way to say farewell to the island.

I made a reservation the day before, recommended by a local resident. As soon as the reservation was completed, a voucher with a QR code for my assigned seat was issued.

The performance had a Hawaiian vibe with dances and atmosphere, and the immersive experience of Cirque du Soleil was very satisfying.

If you're looking to enjoy something on a Hawaiian night, I highly recommend this experience.

One surprising thing is that as long as there are no flashes during the performance, photography and video recording are allowed.

By the way, the photos were taken from the cheapest seat in the back.

現地在住の方に勧められて、前日に予約しました。
予約完了と同時に、座席指定されたQRコード付きのバウチャーが発券されました。

ハワイらしいダンスや雰囲気がありつつ、シルクドソレイユの臨場感のある公演は大満足でした。

ハワイの夜、何か楽しみたい時には、非常にオススメ出来る内容です。

驚いことが1点、公演中はフラッシュさえ無ければ、写真も動画も撮影OKでした。

ちなみに写真は、後方の1番安い席から撮影しています。