All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Since we went to Hawaii for relaxation rather than activities, this was the best attraction for us. Although there were no Japanese participants, there were no situations that particularly required language skills. The staff is kind, so I hope you can participate without worry. The view of the sea and Hawaii from the front of the boat, along with the coolness and beauty unique to the evening, is exquisite! The all-you-can-drink option is also wonderful. I think it would be even more enjoyable with a partner, spouse, or friends.

アクティビティ目的でなく、のんびり目的でハワイに行ったので、我々にとってはこれが一番のアトラクションでした。日本人の参加はないものの特に語学力が必要な場面はないです。スタッフさんも優しいので、心配なく参加してほしいです。船の先頭から眺める海とハワイの眺望、それから夕方ならではの涼しさと美しさは絶品です！飲み放題なのも素敵です。彼氏彼女やご夫婦、友達でいくと、より一層楽しめると思います。

Beautiful cruise! Great food and the dancers were stunning! Highly recommended! Service was outstanding!!! We had a great time!!!

We had a spectacular time! Easy to book, easy to get on board, DELICIOUS crab and steak and ice cream ! Mai Tais are excellent! Gorgeous dancers and costumes! I loved the ukulele musician, he was wonderfully entertaining and kept everyone happy. He has a beautiful voice! Our pictures on the Star are unforgettable. This really made our last night in Hawaii memorable. Junior was our staff member and he was terrific. Thank you for the night of a lifetime!

Had a fun time at the luau. Good food and good dance show. Recommend that you go !!

Our family’s first trip to Hawaii and our first sunset cruising!
At first, we were the only Japanese people on board, surrounded by foreigners, and with unlimited drinks, I was a bit anxious and tense about what kind of lively atmosphere the boat would have...
However, once the cruising started, everyone was friendly, and the atmosphere was free and enjoyable for everyone, making it an incredible experience!
We were blessed with wonderful weather and got to see a breathtaking sunset.
As the sun turned into a sunset, we witnessed the moments before it sank, the moment it sank, and after it sank... and then the night view. It was truly moving, and we had a fantastic experience.
To see such postcard-like scenery live, and so close over the ocean... plus, we even saw a rainbow in the distance later on, which was overwhelming.
This has definitely become an activity I want to participate in again when I come back to Hawaii!

家族で初ハワイ、初のサンセットクルージング！
最初は日本人が私たちだけで、外人さんばっかりでお酒飲み放題だったので、どんなノリノリな船になってしまうのか…と、少し不安と緊張感がありました。。
が、いざクルージングがスタートすると、みんなフレンドリーだし、全員が楽しめる、自由な雰囲気で最高に楽しめました！！
そして、天気にすごく恵まれた日で、最高に感動するサンセットを見ることができました。
太陽が夕日になってきて、沈む前、沈む瞬間、沈んだあと、、そして夜景。これは本当に感動もので、良いものを体験させて頂きました。
あんな絵はがきみたいな光景を、生で、しかも海の上のあんな近くで見られるなんて、、しかも、途中から遠くの方で虹を見ることも出来て、感無量でした。
次ハワイに来ても、絶対に参加したいアクティビティになりました！！

After finishing the buffet-style dinner, we moved to the neighboring theater, and honestly, I thought that the show would just feature hula and fire dances alternating one after another until it started. However, it was completely different. The performance here was a well-structured play with a solid story and direction, truly a comprehensive art form.

With nearly 50 cast members performing without a moment's pause in front of an audience of 700 to 800, they sang, danced, and ran around the stage with incredible energy. It was as if the actors in a musical were passionately singing their feelings; here, the performers used their bodies like percussion instruments, showcasing a powerful group performance.

The direction that accomplished remarkable scene changes in a short time was simply outstanding. Just when you thought a massive white curtain was suddenly dropped from the ceiling, they would project images or skillfully weave in animations to gently explain the flow of the story, ensuring the audience was never bored.

This theater was specifically built for this play, maximizing the use of the stage in all directions—up, down, left, right, and even front and back. Sometimes, the performers would dash through the narrow aisles between the audience, making it difficult for anyone to leave their seats during the show.

The stage design included clever elements like pouring rain in the background, a waterfall flowing abundantly, and a fountain shooting up vigorously.

Above all, the fire dance using blazing torches was truly breathtaking. The speed and precision of the dance were impressive, and the fact that not a single performer made a mistake in what could have easily turned chaotic was remarkable. It’s not often you see a stage handling such a large amount of fire indoors. For those sitting in the front row, I imagine they could feel the heat of the flames on their faces.

Often, in tourist areas, you might see performances by students who are just doing it part-time, but this stage was entirely different. The performers likely underwent rigorous auditions and are practicing daily under tough conditions to achieve such a high level of performance.

Lastly, I must mention that the young male and female leads were both incredibly charming. My colleague's wife, who watched the show with us, praised the young male lead, saying, "He's handsome, muscular, and incredibly cool. Plus, he has a playful side, which makes him adorable!" On the other hand, I found the female lead to be beautiful with a lovely smile, and her slender figure was perfect, with all the right curves in all the right places.

Unfortunately, as soon as the show started, there was an announcement stating, "Please do not take photos or videos," so I have no footage to remember it by. I sincerely wish they had at least sold some postcards of the two leads near the exit as souvenirs. (I’m really disappointed!)

In any case, while Honolulu has its shining sun, blue ocean, and Diamond Head, it is undeniably a major city, so if you don’t engage with Hawaii's culture and traditions, the experience of being abroad can feel diminished. In that regard, this show at the Polynesian Cultural Center is sure to satisfy everyone who sees it.

At the end of the show, when the performers gathered on stage to bow, I believe that almost all the audience members applauded generously, even if it wasn't a standing ovation. For me, this became one of the most memorable tours of my trip to Hawaii, alongside the visit to Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island. I absolutely recommend it. Please make sure to see it!

　バイキング形式のディナーを食べ終えお隣の演劇シアターに移動したのですが、正直このショーが始まる瞬間までてっきりここではフラダンスやファイヤーダンスの類がただ代わる代わる繰り広げられるのだろうと思っていました。しかしそれは全く違っていたのです。ここでの舞台はストーリーや演出がしっかりと組み込まれた演劇、まさに綜合芸術でした。
　700～800名の観客が見守る中を総勢50名近いキャストが息つく暇もなく歌い踊りそして舞台の上を縦横無尽に駆け回ります。さながらミュージカルで役者がその募る思いを声高らかに歌い上げるかのように、この舞台では演者が肉体をまるで打楽器のように打ち鳴らしながら力強い集団パフォーマンスを見せてくれます。
　僅かな時間で見事なまでの場面転換を成し遂げる演出も素晴らしいのひと言に尽きます。突如天井から強大な白い垂れ幕を下ろしたかと思えば、そこにプロジェクターで映像を映し出したり、アニメーションを巧みに織り込んでストーリーの流れを優しく解説したりと観客をひとときたりとも飽きさせない仕掛けが次から次へと用意されています。
そもそもこのシアターはこのお芝居のために作られている専用の劇場ですから、舞台を上下左右そして前後方向へと最大限に活用しています。ときには観客席の間の狭い通路までも演者が全速力で走り抜けるので観客はショーの途中でちょっとやそっとでは席を立つこともできません。
舞台装置も背景にはどしゃぶりの雨を降らせ、滝は大量に流れ、噴水が勢い良く舞い上がるなどの工夫が施されています。
　そして何よりも圧巻だったはやはり燃え盛る松明を使ってのファイヤーダンスでした。その踊りのスピードやキレもさる事ながら、誰か1人が間違えたならきっとグダグダになりかねない演出を最後まで誰１人ミスする事なく見事にビタッと決めるあたりは本当にお見事でした。このように天井のある室内での舞台にも関わらず、これだけ大量の炎を扱うステージなどそうそうお目に掛かれるものではないと思います。最前列に座っていたお客さんであれば、きっと炎の温度をその顔あたりにうっすらと感じられる程の迫力だったのではないでしょうか。
　ややもするとこうした観光地での演劇ともなると昼間は学生をしている人がアルバイト感覚で身に着けた芝居や舞踏を観させられることもしばしばですが、この舞台はまるで違っていました。恐らく厳しいオーディションを経て役を射止めた演者の人たちが毎日かなり過酷な練習を積んでいるのでなければこのような完成度の高い舞台を作り上げられる筈がありません。
　最後にこの演劇で主役を演じていた若い男女がどちらも相当に魅力的だった事をお伝えしておきます。自分と一緒に観劇をしていた会社同僚の奥様も主役の青年の事を「イケメンでしかも筋肉質でもの凄くカッコいい。加えて茶目っ気もあるから可愛くって最高！」と大絶賛でした。一方、自分からするとその主人公の相手役の女性が美人でキュートな笑顔が素敵な上に、そのスタイルも抜群でスレンダーな体型でありながら出るところはしっかりと出ていて正にパーフェクトレディといった感じでした。あいにくショーの開始と同時に「写真やビデオの撮影はしないで下さい。」と館内アナウンスがあったので手元には何の映像も残ってはいないのですが、それだったらせめて会場の出口あたりで主役の男女2人のブロマイドぐらいはお土産用に販売していて欲しかったと切に思っています。（本当に悔しい！）
　とにかくホノルルにいくら輝く太陽と青い海とダイヤモンドヘッドとグルメな料理があるとはいえ、やはり基本的にはかなりの都会である事は疑いようのない事実なので、どこかでハワイの文化や伝統にもきちんと触れておかないとはるばる海外に来ている実感が薄らいでしまいます。その点、このポリネシア文化センターでのこのショーは観る人すべてを満足させるに違いありません。
　ショーの最後に演者が舞台上に勢揃いをして挨拶をしていたとき、スタンディングオベーションとまではいかないまでもその場にいたほぼ全ての観客が拍手を惜しまなかったのは間違いないと思います。自分にとっても今回のハワイ旅行の中でハワイ島でのキラウエア火山観光と並んで最も思い出深いツアーとなりました。これは絶対におススメです。ぜひご覧になってみて下さい。

I participated in the 5 PM departure.
Spending the evening on the sea in Waikiki was wonderful.
Seeing Diamond Head from the ocean gives a true sense of Waikiki. Also, as the sunset illuminated the sky, the lights of the Waikiki hotels gradually turned on, creating a beautiful scene.
I would like to participate again.

17時 出航の便に参加しました
海の上で過ごすワイキキの夕暮れは、気持ちよかったです
海側から見るダイヤモンドヘッドはワイキキらしさを感じます。また、夕日に照らされて刻々とワイキキのホテルに明かりが灯り綺麗です。
また、参加したいと思います

I have to say that it was a great experience overall. The crew was very nice and accommodating, we were running late but they waited for us. The good was just average but the views of the sunset and fireworks definitely made up for it. We both had a really great time.

We are family of 5, 5, 8 and 10 year old kids. We all loved it! Easy check in, quick boarding, friendly staff that was very accomodating. Would definitely do it again.

We really enjoyed our sunset cruise and true to say one of the best maitai cocktails we ever had!

My husband and I took our parents and We all had a wonderful time.

I participated on September 19. It felt like there was light rain every morning and evening, but before the sunset, there was light rain on the mountain side, and several rainbows appeared! We were also able to see a rainbow from the sea near Diamond Head. The sunset was beautiful, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the green flash. There were only two couples of Japanese people, my husband and I, and another newlywed couple. The atmosphere on the boat was very nice, and it was fun with unlimited Mai Tais and other drinks.

9/19に参加しました。毎日、朝夕に小雨が降る感じでしたが、夕陽が沈む前に山側に小雨が降り、虹が何箇所か出現！ダイヤモンドヘッド側の海上からも虹を見ることが出来ました。夕陽も綺麗でしたが残念ながらグリーンフラッシュを見ることは出来ませんでした。日本人は私達夫婦と新婚夫婦の2組みだけ。マイタイ他が飲み放題で船上はとても良い雰囲気で楽しかったです。

Unlike the hotel luau in Honolulu, this one is more intimate. As a result of upgrading my seat, I ended up in a front-row seat near the stage. I was able to enjoy a powerful performance. However, even without the upgrade, the scale is sufficient to have a great time. Before the show started, there were activities in the plaza such as tattoo printing services, hula dance lessons, and a whole roasted pig, which were all fun to participate in. The food was decent, but the drinks were all-you-can-drink. Whenever I go to Hawaii, I participate in a luau, and I really enjoyed this hotel's luau. The hotel luau in Honolulu has many performers and is quite impressive, but this one offers a local atmosphere of the Big Island. I highly recommend it.

ホノルルのホテルルアウと違い、こじんまりとしています。アップグレードの席にした結果、ステージの前の席になりました。迫力あるステージを楽しめました。ただアップグレードしなくてもじゅぶん楽しめる規模です。ショーが始まる前の広場ではタトゥーのプリントサービスやフラダンスのレクチャー、豚の丸焼きなど参加できるものがあり楽しかったです。食事はまあまあですが、飲み物は飲み放題でした。私はハワイに行ったときはルアウに参加するのですが、このホテルのルアウは楽しめました。ホノルルのホテルルアウは出演者も多くそれなりに迫力があり楽しめますが、ハワイ島のローカルな雰囲気が楽しめます。ぜひおすすめです。

We had a wonderful evening at this Luau. The fire dancer was particulary amazing. Great buffet. One small complaint: $20.00 for one couple picture at the Luau seemed, to us, overpriced. We noticed that a lot of guests did not purchase it, probably for the same reason as us.

Truly loved the experience, it was my daughters first trip to Hawaii and your representative made her welcome one to remember, she took pictures for us walked us to baggage claim and gave us useful information to help make our trip memorable. She also waited with us for our transportation to arrive. She was truly amazing and should be recognized for it..Will definitely use company again.

The scenery was breathtaking. One of the highlights of my entire trip to Hawaii.

It had been a while since I visited the cultural center, and even though the language barrier was present, the stories were easy to understand. The food was just okay. It was a bit far from Waikiki, and the journey felt a little long.

久しぶりの、文化センター言葉が通じなくとも物語がわかりやすかったです。
食事はまあまあでした。ワイキキから距離があり道中がちょっと長かったです。

I arrived first thinking I would get a good seat and waited in line for an hour, yet I was the last to get my meal, which is unbelievable!!! If you're going to serve meals in order of the tables, shouldn't you let the tables that arrived early go first? I had high expectations thinking it was Hilton, but I never want to go back again! I wanted to stay at Hilton too, but that's enough!!

良い席をと思い一番に行き、1時間も並んだにも関わらず、食事にありつけたのが一番最後とは有り得ない!!!(￣ヘ￣メ)（｀Δ´）テーブルの順番に食事を取りに行くんだったら、早く来たテーブルの順番に食事を取りに行かすべきではないでしょうか？ヒルトンだと思ってとても期待していたのに、もう二度といきたくありません！ヒルトンも泊まりたかったけど、もういいです!!

This was my second time, and I was really impressed by how similar they looked. It was my first time seeing Lady Gaga, and she was just like the real thing. I thought Michael looked a bit older, but he was still great. Next time I go, I want to see a different star's show!

今回で2回目 でしたが、ホントにそっくりで感激しました。レディガガは初めてでしたが、そっくりでした。マイケルは、ちょっと年をとったな～とおもいましたけど、やっぱり良かったでーす。次行くときは、また違ったスターのショーを見たいですね(^o^)

I thought a smaller boat, where you can feel closer to the sea, would be better than a large dinner cruise ship, so I chose this one. It was just as impressive as I imagined, and the sunset reflecting on the water was beautiful! I was also able to take photos of surfers nearby from the same eye level. The boat's rocking was not as bad as I had worried, and I didn't get seasick.

The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so I recommend checking it out in advance on Google Maps.

ディナークルーズ船のような大きな船ではなく、
海が近く感じられる小さな船が良いと思い、こちらにしました。
想像通り迫力があり、水面に反射する夕陽が綺麗でとてもよかったです！
サーファー達が近くでサーフィンする様子を同じくらいの目線の高さで写真に撮ることもできました。
心配していた船の揺れもそれほどでもなく、船酔いもせずにすみました。

集合場所が少しわかりづらいので、
グーグルマップで事前に下調べしておくと良いと思います。

The evening was very enjoyable for me. The food was interesting as well as the deserts. The ambience was beautiful. The show was very well put together.

A perfect way to finish our time in Waikiki, great music, great food on board and plenty of room to move around.
There was quite a swell way out near Diamond Head, so would highly recommend a seasick tablet!

Beautiful cruise, friendly, helpful crew and nice dinner.

But this luau food , organization and content was better than the Polynesian village luau on Oahu. Food was great and liquor was included with admission.

This was my first time participating. Just like the reviews said, there were only me and one other Japanese group, and the rest were Europeans and Americans. It was fun with cheerful music and wonderful scenery. Although it was cloudy, I was able to see the sunset, and the view of the hotels in Waikiki from the sea was refreshing.

今回初めて参加しました。口コミ通り、日本人は私ともう一組だけで、あとは欧米人の方たちでした。陽気な音楽と素晴らしい景色で楽しかったです。曇っていましたがサンセットも見れ、海から見るワイキキのホテル群も新鮮でした。

The sunset from the sea in Waikiki was amazing. On the day of the cruise, I thought it might be canceled due to rain in the morning, but the rain stopped about two hours before departure, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I only knew about large ship cruises for sunsets, but the catamaran was just the right size and had a friendly atmosphere, making it very enjoyable. The Mai Tai was also very delicious. I definitely want to see the sunset again next time.

ワイキキの海からのサンセットは最高でした。
当日は、朝から雨で中止ではないかと思っていましたが、、、出航２時間前ぐらいから雨も上がり最高の夕日が見れました。
サンセットと言えば大きな船のクルーズしか知らなかったのですが、カタマラン号は丁度良い大キさで和気あいあいとした感じでとても楽しかったです。
マイタイもとても美味しく頂きました。
次回も是非サンセットを見たいです。

I was able to organize, finalize & make changes for a group of 35 people along the way through Veltra, doing so from some 5,000 miles away from the venue! The Veltra process, from beginning to end went so smoothly & without problem that I had to pinch myself several times during it, just to make sure that it wasn't a dream! ANYONE wishing to make plans for a special & successful event shouldn't think twice about the success that will come in using Veltra!

I had always booked dinner cruises, but I felt disappointed that the cruising would end without seeing the ocean views. That's when I found the sunset sailing. It was our honeymoon, and since it was my husband's first time in Hawaii, I decided to go for it and make a reservation. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so I was glad I took a walk beforehand to scout it out. You can access it by going through the path between the Sheraton Hotel and Halekulani. Other than us, there were only two other Japanese participants, and the rest were foreigners ( *´꒳`* ). I generally like to visit places with fewer Japanese people when I travel abroad, so I had no hesitation in joining. It's great that Mai Tais are all-you-can-drink! There is a restroom, but I heard it's small, so I didn't drink too much and enjoyed the sunset and the views from the boat while sipping on soft drinks. There is some rocking. When the waves are high, it can be hard to stand. The foreigners were moving around while standing, but since Japanese people tend to be smaller, it's better to stay seated. At sunset, we were in the best position on the water, unfurling the blue sail and turning off the engine to sail only with the wind. The sunset spread out before us, and we had Diamond Head all to ourselves ♡ It was a wonderful tour, and I will participate again!

いつもディナークルーズを予約していたのですが、海の風景を見ずにクルージングが終わってしまうことに残念さを感じていました。そんな時にサンセットセーリングを見つけました。新婚旅行、旦那さんは初めてのハワイだし思い切って予約してみました。集合場所が分かりにくい所にあり事前に散歩がてら探しておいてよかったと思いました。シェラトンホテルとハレクラニの間の小道を入ると行けました。それ以外は日本人の参加者は私達を含め2組で他は外人です( *´꒳`* )元々海外に来たら日本人の少ない場所に行くのが好きなので抵抗もなく参加できました。マイタイが飲み放題なのも嬉しいですね！トイレもありますが、狭いと聞いたのでガブ飲みせず、ソフトドリンクも飲みながらサンセットと船の上からの景色を楽しみました。揺れはあります。波が高い時は立ってられないくらい揺れます。外人は立ってわちゃわちゃ動いてましたが、日本人は小柄なので座ってた方がいいですよ。サンセットの時刻には海のベストポジションでブルーの帆をひらいてエンジンを止めて帆だけで進むんです。目の前に広がるサンセット、ダイヤモンドヘッドを独り占め♡素敵なツアーでした。また参加します！

I think you'll definitely get a sense of being abroad, as there are many non-Japanese guests. The weather wasn't great on the day we boarded, but once we got a little further out, the clouds cleared and we were able to see the blue sky. We also got to see a big rainbow, and I couldn't help but rush out to the deck from inside the ship, laughing.

On Friday, we were able to see the fireworks from the Hilton Hotel, so at the time the fireworks started, we went up to the third floor and had the best seats to watch them! They turned off the lights on the ship, making it very easy to see! All the staff were wonderful, and we had an incredibly fun time!

I didn't find the ship's rocking to be bothersome, and the buffet food was delicious. If you're looking to enjoy a slightly different night, I definitely recommend this cruise!

お客様は日本人以外も多く、海外に来ている感は十分に味わえるかと思います。
乗船した当日はあまり天候が良くなかったのですが、それでも少し沖に出ると雲が切れて青空を見る事が出来ました。
また大きな虹を見る事が出来て、思わず船内から甲板に飛び出していました笑
金曜日はヒルトンホテルの花火を見る事が出来るので、花火が上がる時間には3階に上がり、特等席で見ました！！船の明かりを消してくれたので、とても見やすかったです！！
スタッフの方もみなさん良い方ばかりで、とってもとっても楽しかったです！
船の揺れもそこまで気にならなかったし、ブッフェのお料理も美味しかったです。
ちょっと違う夜を楽しんでみたい方には、是非このクルーズをオススメします！！

Excellent. The food was wonderful and the hosts were very friendly. The show was good, but the male performers were average. I certainly recommend it though.