All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The show was really great. I've never seen this show before, I would suggest everyone see it at least once.

Overall me and my wife had a great time at the Luau. The gardens were really nice to walk around in and see all the different types of plants and trees. The show was really nice, they showcased dances from the different cultures that make up Hawaii. The only thing that my wife didn't like was the food. I personally didn't think it was too bad. Definitely a good experience for anyone visiting the island!

Excellent show would highly recommend this to others

We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.

I visited 35 years ago and was looking forward to it. The content of the dance show has changed quite a bit, which is to be expected, right? *laughs*

３５年前に行った事があり楽しみにしていきました。ダンスショーのセット内容が
大分変ってました当たり前ですよね　笑い

The tour was in Japanese, and we were taken to six villages where we received detailed explanations. However, I wish we had a bit more time in each village.

ツアーは日本語で、６つの村につれていってもらい、詳しい説明を受けました。
ただ、一つ一つの村での時間がもう少しあればいいなと思いました。

It was a great experience to see Waikiki from the sea, as it's not something you get to do often. The Mai Tai I had was a bit strong, but my wife said it was delicious.

ワイキキを海から見る機会はなかなかないのでよい経験になりました。
飲んだマイタイは少しお酒が強かったです。妻はおいしかったといっていました。

It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.

We drove from Wailea to attend this luau in Lahaina and it was well worth it. Extremely organized and handled a large crowd easily. Food and drinks were excellent and the show was equally entertaining. All the positive reviews I read about the Old Lahaina luau were spot on correct. Highly recommend this luau to everyone.

I thought it would be better to bring warm clothing since it was a bit cold.
It was only in English, but I didn't have any trouble.
The sunset from the boat was a different experience, and I enjoyed the atmosphere.

少し寒かったので防寒具は持って行った方がいいなと思いました。
オンリー英語でしたが、困ることはなかったです。
船の上からのサンセットは一味違って雰囲気を楽しめました。

We really enjoyed drinking homemade mai tai and want to join that next time too!

I felt like I was in a foreign country since there were hardly any Japanese people around. When we boarded the ship, the captain explained that the mai tai was homemade that day, and when I tried it, it was much tastier than what I had at other restaurants, so I ended up drinking a lot. I was able to chat with a Canadian next to me, take some photos, and had a great time. We were also able to see whales during that season! The tour was all in English, but I think you can still enjoy it even if you don't speak the language.

We really enjoyed drinking homemade maitai and want to join that next time too !

日本人が全然おらず、外国に来た！って感じがしました。
乗船すると、船長がマイタイは当日仕込んだ手作りだと説明しており、飲んでみると他のレストランで飲んだものよりも、とてもおいしくて、たくさん飲んでしまいました。
隣にいたカナダ人と雑談もでき、写真もとって、楽しかったです。
時期的にクジラも見ることもできました！
ツアーは全て英語でしたが、できなくても楽しめると思います。

While sipping on a Mai Tai and watching the sunset, everyone took photos and chatted in their own way. We admired the hotels of Waikiki and Diamond Head, and when we turned around, we saw a bright red sunset on the horizon. There was hardly any rocking that day. It's recommended to wear beach sandals as you might get wet when getting on and off. VERTRA was very courteous with their email confirmations before and thank-you emails after. It mentioned that a passport is required for alcoholic beverages, but that wasn't necessary at all. Thank you for a great experience!

マイタイを飲みながら夕日を眺めて、皆さん思い思いに写真を撮ったりおしゃべりしたり。ワイキキのホテル群とダイヤモンドヘッドを眺め、振り返れば水平線に真っ赤な夕日。この日はほとんど揺れることはなかった。乗り降りの時に濡れるのでビーチサンダルがオススメ。VERTRAさんはメールでの直前確認や直後のお礼メールなど丁寧でした。アルコール飲料にパスポートが必要と書いてあるけど、全然要らなかったです。良い企画を有難うございました。

We sent my Grandparents on this cruise. It was an amazing boat. The staff treated them really well. They said it was so much fun. The food was wonderful. They said that they wished our whole family would come do it. The fireworks were so cool. Everyone there was having a great time. They want to do it again with our family. Thank you! :)

It was very cold outside.
Even if it's hot during the day, it's better to bring something to wear at night.
I couldn't drink cold beverages because it was too cold.
Everything was in English, so I didn't understand it well, but the show was powerful and enjoyable.

屋外でとっても寒かったです。
日中暑くても夜は羽織るものを持参した方がいいです。
冷たい飲み物も寒くて飲めませんでした。
すべて英語だったのでよくわかりませんでしたがショーは迫力があって楽しかったです。

This time, I participated from noon. As soon as I arrived, the canoe show started, and I was already overwhelmed from that point. Is it held once a day? I think this show is a must-see.

After that, we toured each village while the guide explained things to us. The guide was a student, but he answered our questions accurately (though he did forget some things occasionally, which was funny), and it was very educational. The experiences that showcased the characteristics of the region were also enjoyable.

For the meal afterward, I chose the deluxe option, and I was satisfied. The banana ice cream was delicious. And finally, it was time for the show. We were in the second row, right in the middle, so the intensity was incredible, and the energy came through directly.

There was a proper storyline, and it was truly an impressive show.

今回はお昼から参加しました。着いてからすぐにカヌーショーが始まりましたが、すでにそこから圧倒されました。1日に1回なのでしょうか？このショーは見た方がいいと思います。
その後は、ガイドさんに説明されながら、それぞれの村を周ります。ガイドさんは学生さんだそうですが、聞いたことにも的確に答えてくれ(たまにド忘れしちゃったこともありましたが笑)、とても勉強になりました。地域の特徴が出ている体験も、楽しかったです。
その後のお食事は、デラックスにしたので満足でした。バナナアイスが美味しかった
です。そしていよいよショーです。今回は2列目の真ん中でしたので迫力もすごく、熱がダイレクトに伝わってきました。
ちゃんとしたストーリーがあり、本当に圧巻のショーでした。

After reading some experiences, I wanted to see this show when I went to Hawaii. Since I wanted to enjoy it to the fullest, I made a reservation for VIP seats. The experience started with dinner, and then we leisurely watched the show. Those who reserved VIP seats were able to enjoy cocktails and snacks before dinner. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes with truffles were very tasty. The content of the show was also very fulfilling, and I had a great time until the end. I definitely want to go again when I visit Hawaii.

体験談を見てハワイに行ったらこのショーを見たいと思いました。
せっかく鑑賞するならVIP席が良いと思い予約しました。
最初にﾃﾞｨﾅｰを食べてからショーをゆっくり見るという感じで、VIP席を
予約した人はﾃﾞｨﾅｰの前にカクテルとおつまみを頂くことが出来ました。
食事はあまり期待していませんでしたがステーキも美味しく、トリフが
入ったマッシュポテトがとても美味しかったです。
ショーの内容もとても充実していて最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
またハワイに行った時には是非行きたいと思います。

Last year, I was watching yachts leave from the hotel lanai, wondering where they were departing from, where to book, and where they were going. After returning home, I found out that there are various courses available, including sunset cruises! I absolutely wanted to go on one, so this year I took my first sunset cruise.

Among all the places I visited and other options I experienced, this became the most enjoyable memory!

I've loved boating since I was a child, so the cruise was just wonderful! Unlimited drinks and a perfect sunset!

During the cruise, a mother whale and her calf appeared, and I was able to see them teaching how to breathe.

There are catamarans enjoying the sunset everywhere, and when we waved to each other as we passed by, they happily waved back!

Everyone on the sea is a friend~~♪

I definitely want to use this service again.

Next time, it would be nice to go in the morning. I think this will become a regular activity for our family.

去年、ホテルのラナイからヨットが出て行くのを眺めていて、どこから出てるのか？どこで申し込むのか？どこに行くのか？とっても気になってました。
帰国後調べてみると、いろんなコースがあり、サンセットクルーズもあると判明！
これは絶対に乗りたい！っと今年初めてサンセットクルーズに。

あちこち行ったり、他のオプションを体験した中でこちらは一番楽しい思い出になりました！

幼い頃からボート遊びが好きだったので、クルーズはやっぱり気持ちいい！
飲み放題のお酒に完璧なサンセット！

クルーズ中、クジラの親子が現れ、息つぎを教えている様子も見ることができました。

サンセットを楽しむカタマラン号はあちこちにあり、すれ違いざまに相手に手を振ると嬉しそうに手を振ってくれたり！

海の上はみんな仲間〜〜♪

また是非利用したいです。

次は朝から乗るのもいいな〜。
多分我が家はこちら、定番アクティビティとなりそうです。

This was the second time we did this dinner Cruise but this time we took our family with us. We were not disappointed. The care with the service and entertainment was excellent. We would gladly recommend this everyone. The only problem was that my wife does not eat crab but made do with what was available to eat.

Fantastic view, great food, enjoyable entertainment, friendly and professional staff. Felt like king and queen for the night.

We had a phenomenal day! I would absolutely do this again. I loved having a tour guide for our day.

The captain and staff were amazing and made the night even better than expected! The sights were amazing, catamaran was enjoyable, music was hopping and the drinks were flowing! We can't wait to go back.

Old Lahaina Luau is top notch, the venue itself is beautiful...you are right on the water, therefore the sunset was beautiful. The tables are set up so that everyone is able to see the show. The food was really good and the drinks were great. They have a full open bar included in your ticket price. The wait staff was excellent. We loved the show it was beautiful and of course gave you a look into the history and culture. It was a magical evening and worth the cost. Even, if you have be n to other luaus this one is the best we have ever seen. Highly recommend.

I had experienced a sunset cruise on a large cruise ship before, but this was my first yacht cruise. I was a bit anxious about getting seasick, but it turned out to be completely fine.

We gathered at the meeting point at 4:30 PM for the 5 PM departure. It seemed a bit early, as we were informed that the actual gathering time was 10 minutes before departure, so we waited on the beach for a little while. Check-in started around 4:45 PM. At the beach, I showed the voucher to the staff, boarded the yacht, and before that, a cheerful staff member took a picture of us with the yacht in the background. You can purchase this photo after disembarking (we didn’t buy it).

After boarding, we listened to some safety instructions (like not leaning over the edge and not standing in the captain's area), and then we set sail! Almost immediately, the captain got everyone excited by asking, "Who wants a Mai Tai?" and everyone responded enthusiastically. Of course, there are soft drinks available for those who prefer non-alcoholic options, so no worries there.

After about an hour of enjoying the gentle breeze and the beautiful scenery of Waikiki, we turned around just past Diamond Head. Since sunset was around 6:25 PM, we were able to enjoy it perfectly. Everyone was in high spirits, and we had a wonderful time together. The sunset was clear with no clouds, which was breathtaking! This was the highlight of my trip, and I would love to participate again.

As for the passengers, about 40% were American, 40% Japanese, and around 20% Korean. You only get wet when boarding and disembarking from the steps, so regular clothing is fine. It's best to wear shoes that are easy to take off. I think only those who are very sensitive to motion sickness might need medication.

Although my English is not very good, we managed just fine.

大型客船でサンセットクルーズはしたことがありましたが、初めてのヨットクルーズ。酔わないかなど不安でしたが、全く大丈夫でした。
5時出航のため、4時半に集合場所へ。まだ早かったのか、再度集合時間は10分前でと告げられ少しビーチで待つことに。4時45分くらいから受付開始。ビーチで受付のお姉さんにバウチャーを見せて、乗船、とその前に元気なお姉さんがヨットをバックに写真をパチリ。下船後、買うことができます。(私たちは買いませんでした)
乗船してから注意事項(乗り出さないとか船頭で立たないとか)を聞いて、いざ出航！すぐに船長が『マイタイ飲みたい人～♪』と盛り上げてくれて一同ハーイヽ( ・∀・)ﾉとマイタイ大会です。もちろんお酒が弱い人のためのソフトドリンクはありますのでご安心を。
出航してから1時間くらい風に吹かれながら、まったりとワイキキの風景を楽しみ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを少し過ぎた辺りでUターン。日没が6時25分くらいだったので、ちょうどいい具合にサンセットを楽しむことができました。みんな出来上がっているので、いい感じで盛り上がり楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。そして雲もないサンセット。感動でした！この旅一番の思い出です。また参加したいです。
その他…
乗客はアメリカ人が4割、日本人4割、韓国人2割くらいの割合でした。
濡れるのは乗船と下船のタラップのところだけなので、服装は普通でOKです。靴は脱ぎやすいものがよいでしょう。酔い止めもよっぽど揺れに弱い人以外はいらないかと。
英語はあまりできない私たちでしたが、なんとかなります。

Overall the cruise was pretty great. Every time ive been i get sea sick and usually its very easy to get the drink mixture for seasickness but my waiter sucked he was unprofessional and never came back without tracking him down. If that wasnt bad enough he never came back to give me more crab legs. Thats one of the main reasons my wife and come on this cruise. This experience was worse than before. I feel as though maybe he was new.i WOULD DEFINITELY recommend this cruise to anybkdy looking for something nice for a date night.

I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center about 20 years ago, and I was satisfied with how much more content there was this time. The canoe show and the experiences in the village especially became great memories. The guide was also a student from Japan. However, it got a bit tiring since it was late at night.

20年ほど前にポリネシア文化センターには行ったことがあるのですが、前回より内容が充実しており満足しました。特にカヌーショウや村での体験はいい思い出になりました。
ガイドの学生さんも日本からの留学生でした。
ただ、夜が遅くなるので少し疲れました。

Excellent! We enjoyed both river boat grotto tour & luau. Great Experience with good food and lively, talented entertainment. Family oriented! Friendly wonderful people!
Highly recommended.

I signed up for the standard plan because the 50th anniversary campaign price was a great deal. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but there were more varieties than I anticipated, and the portions were quite generous, so I was pretty satisfied. The show was undeniably moving. With a story-driven progression, there were various dances to see, and it was very impressive. Perhaps because it was a bit far from Waikiki, there weren't many Japanese people around, but the large theater was packed with an audience, which made me realize how popular it is.

50周年記念のキャンペーン料金がお得だったので、スタンダードプランで申し込みました。お料理には期待していませんでしたが、思っていたより種類も多く、量もしっかり用意してあったのでなかなか満足できました。ショーは文句なく感動です。ストーリー性をもった展開で、いろいろな踊りも見られて大迫力でした。ワイキキから少し遠いせいか、日本人の姿はそれほど多くなかったですが、大きな劇場は観客でいっぱいで人気があるのだなと感心しました。

It's expensive. If you make a reservation on-site, it will only cost $99. Also, Hilton guests can view the model room for free. I'm very satisfied with the experience!

高いです。
現地で予約、したら９９ドルで済みます。
また、ヒルトン滞在者が現地のモデルルーム見学すれば無料で見られます。
内容は大満足ですよ！

Very organized, professional and friendly. I am in a wheelchair and appreciated all the help from tram to buffet line - everything. We went on river cruise next day and it was awesome. Mahalo!

What a wonderful experience!
The crew on the Holokai did an exceptional job of taking care of us.
We even got to meet the fabulous owner of the Holokai, Soo.
We would highly recommend watching the beautiful Waikiki sunset aboard the newest catamaran on Waikiki! It was also fun eating at the Shorebird. We had a table right near the beach. A few steps out from the restaurant and you can see the Hilton fireworks show!
All in all, a great experience!
A big Mahalo to Soo and the crew of the Holokai!