All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I booked this cruise as a surprise for my girlfriend and she absolutely loved it! Every friday the Hilton hotel has a free fireworks show and this is a great way to view them and to make the evening that much more special. I would recommend this activity to couples but it is set up so anyone can enjoy.

Our catamaran cruise started off with their driver coming to pick us up. He was on time and very friendly. We arrived at the dock early and had our first look at the Makani. It was very clean and was smaller than all the other catamarans in the area which was exactly what I was looking for. The boat held roughly 30-40 people. The only complaint we had while waiting to board was nobody came to talk to us about what was going on. Our group stood there for half an hour and as other groups showed up, we then found out we had to redeem our tickets. By this time there was a large line but thankfully they got everyone through quickly. Before we left the dock, the captain went over the features of the boat, introduced the crew and went over everything we needed to know to keep us safe. Once out out on the water, the crew invited us to take part in helping run the ship with their supervision. I thought that was great to make the experience that much more personal. We sailed for an hour then they stopped the boat so we could have our dinner. It was a buffet style with plenty of food to go around. We then found our spot in the water over looking the Hilton. The fireworks started at 7:45 and lasted five minutes. It was a great show and they used quality fireworks that were exciting to watch.

Great idea - poor execution! It was a beautiful night and we were ready for a relaxing and delicious dinner cruise. Perhaps we misunderstood what was being offered. First, our pick up was scheduled for 4:10 pm but didn't arrive until after 4:45 pm. After signing in and another short wait, we were invited to board. Even though we knew this was on a catamaran, we thought there would be tables for each diner. This was not the case. Maximum guests (60 - 80) were crammed onto the vessel. This included some young children. Food was very good for the most part, but dinner was a "serve yourself buffet". Not the best option with children on a moving boat. Also, it was impossible to enjoy the meal with the catamaran moving at a fast pace, wind blowing aggressively, and no good place to sit while eating. We still enjoyed ourselves but the price was a bit high for the event. Perhaps just a sunset cocktail cruise would be better. Some drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres. P.S. The sunset was magnificent!

Our family of 4 did a Thursday night cruise. The weather absolutely gorgeous, scenery spectacular! The crew were extremely capable and very pleasant. We like what was trying to be done, but possibly too much is trying to be attempted. The food was a little disappointing for what we paid. There was only one table to eat on, otherwise you had to eat on your lap. Fighting the boats movement, the wind and everyone else on board was a challenge.We also felt like portion control was a must as the food supply seemed to be limited. I would suggest maybe not doing a full dinner, but maybe drinks and appetizers, and maybe some live entertainment.Also maybe a little more staffing would be helpful. Overall I would give 2 and a half stars. I liked what was trying to be done, but a little refinement is in order. But hey its paradise, nothing is that bad.

Cultural Center is Amazing as always. I love the people, they are so kind, courteous and always so helpful, really show the Aloha spirit. Show "HA" was Absolutely fantastic. Love the new production style show. Awesome time for my family to be here.
MAHALO!!

Very good experience had a great time, very good food, great crew

I've been to the Big Island several times and always stay at the Kinkame Hotel, so I decided to participate this time... First, after checking in, we lined up at the gathering place for the luau. The gathering was at 4:30, but by 4:00, there were already about six people in line. Right after we lined up, many more started to join, and by the gathering time, there was a long queue. At that time, they asked if we wanted to pay an extra $20; if you said "NO," you stayed as you were. If you said "YES," you were directed to the upgrade line. After that, they started to offer various add-ons, like buying leis. Then, during the photo session, they would come around to sell you photos at your seats later on, which was also about $20. After the photos, we walked over to the luau area. The seats in front of the stage were occupied by those who had paid the extra fee (about ten rows of 18 people each), and we were directed to the rows behind them (the back rows had about 20 blocks of 18 people). However, even those who paid extra but arrived late were only one seat away from ours, so it didn't seem to matter much. We were seated before 5:00, but there was still about two hours until the luau show started; those who paid extra went first to get their food, and after about 200 people finished at the buffet, there was a specific order to follow, so by the time we went to get our food... After a long wait, the show finally started, but there were only about six dancers, so after each song, we had to listen to the host's singing and talking for a while (15 to 20 minutes of changing costumes). There was also a mysterious dance time to the songs... Foreigners might find it fun, but... Anyway, the show dragged on with long intervals, and the food was mediocre; spending $91 on this was truly a waste. By the way, we reached our limit and left midway. I won't be going again.

ハワイ島には何度か来ていて、いつもキンカメホテルに滞在するので今回参加しましたが・・・まず受付後はルアウの集合場所に並びます。４時半に集合ですが４時ですでに６人ほど並んでいました。私たちが並んだ直後から沢山並び始め集合時間には行列に。そして、その時＋２０ドルくらい払うか聞かれ【NO】ならそのまま。【YES】ならランクアップの列に通されます。そしてその後レイを買うか等。。色々＋を勧めて来ます。そして、記念撮影タイムでこちらは後程席まで売りに来ます。これも確か２０ドルくらいです。撮影後ぞろぞろ歩いてルアウの場所へ。そこで舞台前の席は先ほど＋を払った方々が座り（前席1ブロック１８人の列が約１０）並んだ順でその後ろの列に通されました（後ろの席は１ブロック１８人が２０くらいあります）。ただ＋払った人でも来るのが遅かった人は私たちの席と１つしか変わらないのであまり意味無いかな？と思います。席に着いたのが５時前でそこからルアウショーが始まるまで約２時間もありました；食事は＋を払った方が先に取りに行くシステムで２００人がビュッフェを取り終えた後に更にこの列・この列みたいに順番があるのでビュッフェを取りに行った頃には・・・・。そして長い待ち時間のあとやっとショーが始まるのですが、ダンサーが６人くらいしか居ないので１曲踊り終えると必ず進行係の歌やトークをしばらく聞かされます（１５分～２０分着替えの時間稼ぎですね；）。そして謎にその歌に合わせてダンスタイム等があり・・・。外国の方は楽しいと思いますが・・・。とにかくダラダラとショーの間隔が長いうえ、食事も微妙、これで９１ドルは本当にもったいないです。ちなみに限界が来て私たちは途中で退室しました。二度と行きませんね。

The cruise was good, the weather, not so much. The captain and bartender were very friendly, and entertaining.

We had a great experience on this dinner cruise. The entertainment was outstanding and the firework show was just the icing on top. The waitress and staff went beyond expectations to make sure we were having a great time. The food was good but I wish they would give an option for the lobster. I do not care for lobster and therefore did not eat it. I just wish the steak would have been a larger portion since we did not eat the lobster. Other than that, excellent time!

Despite our flight information changing several times, they managed to be right at the gate when we arrived! I ordered this as a special surprise for my mom on our trip to Hawaii and she was extra surprised! Thank you for making this happen!

Our greeter was very friendly and helpful. She was waiting for us when we got there and helped us get to baggage claim. The leis were beautiful and very frangrant! Thank you!

Great crew and great experience. Don't miss out on heaven!

We had a great time at the Luau. The food was great and they have a great system to get everyone through the buffet line quickly. The show was really spectacular, great music, great performances and I loved learning the history of the beginning of Hawaii.

The explanation was all in English, but since they explained it slowly for us Japanese people, there was no trouble. Also, the show was enjoyable regardless of the language, and the host's talk was really entertaining.

全て英語の説明でしたが、日本人のぼくらにはゆっくり説明してくれたので困ることはないです。また、ショーは言葉に関係無く楽しめ司会の人のトークは本当に面白かったです。

We were a bit anxious being the only Japanese people, but fortunately, there was a Japanese staff member from Okinawa, and we were able to have a fun conversation about Hawaii. It's a great tour where you can enjoy both fireworks and the sunset.

日本人は僕たちだけで不安でしたが、たまたま沖縄出身の日本人スタッフがいて楽しいハワイの話をすることが出来ました。花火とサンセットの両方を味わえるお得なツアーです。

Get a tour guide. A fantastic day. Would consider doing it again.

Wow, what an amazing cruise!!! The weather was perfect, the sunset was dazzling, and my wife was stunning. With the sun setting in the west, Diamond Head looming in the east, and just the wind in our sails, we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. To top things off, there was a rain shower on Diamond Head that resulted in a rainbow, absolutely gorgeous!!! The crew was great and the food was delicious. We were given 2 drink tickets each, my recommendation is to purchase the Makani insulated tumbler, twice the drink for only $8. We opted for the Makani signature High Tide, quite tasty. This was our second adventure on the Makani, both were awesome!!! Highly recommended. A special Thank You to Mikiko at Veltra for keeping me on track!!!

Lots of fun. Never waited for a refill. Only one type of cocktail for the cruise but it was good. Excellent view of the sunset.

I only participated in the night show to pass the time. It takes a bit of time to get there, but since I was tired from playing during the day, I arrived in no time while I was sleeping. After quickly finishing the buffet (I had the regular course, so there weren't many menu options, just typical things like curry and fries), I was just wandering around the store when it was already time for the show. The show itself had a storyline and felt quite professional. Although my seat was in a lower grade and far away, I still enjoyed it. It felt like an outdoor stage with a roof. Photography was prohibited. If you have a free evening during your trip, I think it would be worth checking out since the lower-grade tickets are not too expensive.

夜の時間を潰そうとナイトショーのみ参加しました。行くまでに多少時間がかかりますが、日中に遊び疲れていたので寝ている間にあっという間に到着。急いでバイキングを済ませ(わたしは通常のコースでしたのでメニューはそんなにありません、カレーとかフライとか一般的なもの)、お店をぐるっと回っていたらすぐにショーの時間になりました。ショー自体はストーリー性があるもので、本格派といった感じです。低いグレードの席だったため遠かったですがそれでも楽しかったです。屋根のついた野外ステージといった感じのところであります。写真は禁止でした。旅の間に1日くらい夜の時間が空くなら安いグレードは値段もそこまでかからないので行ってみていいのではないかと思います。

I booked for myself and 10 friends a cocktail sunset cruise with Island Magic in May 2015. The event was to celebrate my 50th - all 10 of us rocked up with our birthday t-shirts and in the mood for something special.

The cruise, drinks, crew, view and everything was wonderful, could not fault anything it was such a GREAT way to start my fiftieth celebrations, chilled out, relaxing and terrific fun. Thank you!

Beautiful beachfront property to have a luau. Entertainers were amazing, put on a great show and the food was fantastic. Wonderful evening watching talented people.

The show itself is truly wonderful. If you haven't been, I highly recommend it.

It takes just over an hour to drive from downtown Honolulu to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but the car seats are really bumpy and my backside started to hurt. It would have been nice to have a cushion or something. I think it's best for pregnant women or those with back issues to be cautious.

ショー自体はとても素晴らしいものです。行ったことない方は是非。

ホノルル市内からポリネシアン文化センターまで1時間ちょっと車で移動しますが、自動車の座席がすごい揺れてお尻が痛くなります。せめて座布団とかあったら良かったかも。。妊娠中の方や腰が悪い方は気を付けた法がいいと思います。

In May 2015, my spouse and I participated with my four parents. The reception staff member was easy to spot as he was setting up umbrellas on the beach in front of Outrigger Reef. The waves and wind were calm that day, and thankfully, there was no seasickness among the family, which I had been worried about. Drinks were unlimited, but to avoid using the boat's restroom, I limited myself to two of my favorite beers. The local staff spoke only English, but I think you can enjoy it even if you don't understand everything. The young crew was very attentive.

The weather was great, and we enjoyed the same scenery as shown in the photos on the website. My parents, aged 79 and 75, were delighted and said they enjoyed it more than a large cruise ship. This is a recommended optional tour with good access and an affordable price.

2015年5月に私たち夫婦と私の両親4名で参加しました。
レセプションのおじさんはアウトリガーリーフ前のビーチにパラソルを立てていたのですぐにわかりました。この日は波も風も穏やかで、心配していた家族の船酔いもありませんでした。ドリンクは飲み放題ですが、船のトイレを使わずにすむようにと、大好きなビールも2本で我慢しました。現地スタッフなので全て英語ですが、もし聞き取れなくても十分楽しめると思います。若いクルーが色々気を配ってくれます。
天候も良く、HPの紹介写真と同じ景色を楽しめました。79歳と75歳の両親も「大型客船よりも楽しめた」と喜んでいました。アクセスが良くお手軽価格のお勧めのオプショナルツアーです。

We decided to go see authentic dance at the request of my wife's father. He was very excited about the Tahitian dance and was thrilled, saying, "That hip-shaking dance was great!" He was so into it that he plans to buy a video of Tahitian dance as soon as we return home. I was able to do a good deed for my father-in-law, who experienced his first trip abroad. Thank you very much.

妻のお父さんの希望で、本場のダンスを見にいく事になりました。タヒチアンダンスにお父さんも大興奮で、”あの尻振りダンスは良かった”と大喜びしていました。
帰国次第、タヒチアンダンスのビデオを購入するくらいのハマりようで、初めての海外となったお父さんに良い親孝行が出来ました。
ありがとうございます。

This booze cruise was great. I've been on it twice and had a pleasant experience both times. Everyone was having a good time even the guys on the boat and captain are awesome people! Must do if your in Waikiki and you want alcohol.

To get to the Bishop Museum, I took The Bus number 2 from the bus stop at Sheraton Waikiki, which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, departing at 08:03. After about 45 minutes, I got off at School St. and entered the museum around 09:00.

I had no worries since I confirmed all this information with the hotel staff and the bus driver before departing.

Upon arrival, I received an explanation of the museum from a Japanese staff member named Aya, who loves and has studied Hawaiian culture. After that, I took a beginner hula lesson for about an hour. The instructor, Noelani Chang, was visiting from Japan, and the lesson was conducted by her niece.

The song we learned was "Halema,uma,u." My mother is an intermediate hula dancer with over three years of experience in Japan, but my sister and I were first-timers. However, wearing matching colored pāu skirts, we followed the instructor's movements and managed to learn four parts within an hour. Although we made some mistakes here and there, we were able to dance through the entire song.

At the end, we took a commemorative group photo, and afterward, we enjoyed making leis using plumeria flowers and long green leaves (I forgot the name) that had been thawed and softened, which we took home as souvenirs.

It was a very fulfilling tour, and everyone was extremely satisfied. On the way back, one person got off to visit Foster Botanical Garden, Izumo Taisha, and Chinatown, and we returned to Waikiki via the HIS free trolley from King's Village.

　ビショップミュージアムへは、宿泊先のシェラトンワイキキから徒歩3分のバス停08：03発のＴｈｅ　Ｂｕｓｓ２番に乗車、約45分走行後のＳｃｈｏｏｌSt.で下車し、09：00頃入館しました。
　こういった情報については、ホテルスタッフやバス運転手に十分な確認をとってから出発したので不安はありませんでした。
　到着後は、ハワイ文化が好きで勉強したという日本人スタッフのＡＹＡさんから、館内説明を受け、その後、約1時間のフラ（初級）レッスンを受けました。
　　講師のＮoelani Chang（ノエラニ　チャン）さんは、丁度日本の教室へ出張中という事で、その姪御さんからのレッスンとなりました。
　曲目はHalema,uma,u「ハレマウマウ」
　母は日本でのフラ経験3年以上の中級者ですが、妹と私は初体験でした。でも、色違いのパウスカートを身に着けて、講師のするとおりに踊り、1時間で何とか４つのパートを覚え、ところどころ間違いながらも、通して1曲踊れるまでになりました。
　最後に皆で記念撮影、その後は、プルメリアの花と解凍して柔らかくした緑色の長い葉っぱ（名前は忘れました）を使ったレイ作りを楽しみ、お土産に持ち帰りました。
　とても充実したツアーとなり、皆大満足でした。
　帰りのバスでは、一人途中下車して、フォスター植物園、出雲大社、チャイナタウンを歩いて回り、キングスビレッジからＨＩＳの無料トロリーでワイキキまで戻って来ました。

We wanted to do something special to end our week in Oahu and after reading some excellent reviews we booked this cruise. We booked it the same day with only about 4 hours before it departed...the phone staff were so helpful and patient as we selected a cruise. We had some challenges accessing the website to print our voucher but the reservation staff was so patient and assured us there would be no problem.

We used the pick up option and the driver was so pleasant and helpful, he made us feel like we had known each other forever.


Every member of the staff we came in contact with from reservation, shuttle driver, cruise staff..everyone made us feel so welcome and didn't hesitate to extend that extra effort!

The cruise was amazing with views of Diamond Head and Oahu..music was enjoyable and the food was delicious! The Cruise was a perfect amount of time as It is still early enough to continue your evening when you return.

We would definitely recommend this cruise and look forward to sailing with them again!

It was the perfect, romantic end to our amazing week in Oahu!

I entered through the VIP entrance and received a welcome drink. There were some snacks and a commemorative photo opportunity (this time with an Elvis impersonator), but I thought just the photo would be enough. Since I was about to have dinner, I honestly didn't want to eat and felt it was a waste of time.
Once I took my seat next to the stage, dinner began. The staff was cheerful, and it was a very enjoyable time. I had delicious lobster and steak. I had ordered champagne in advance, so it was set up next to the table, which was a nice touch.
Now, regarding the show, the impersonators of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Lady Gaga performed. I personally love the songs of Michael and Gaga, so I was really excited and had a fantastic time. Michael's dancing was incredibly sharp and very skilled. He was a bit on the heavier side, though (laughs). I think it would be good for those attending to listen to the songs in advance. For someone like me who owns all of Michael's videos, it was a real treat.
After the show, you can get autographs on the commemorative photos you purchased and take pictures together. However, as expected, there is quite a line.

VIP入り口から入りウェルカムドリンクをいただきました。ちょっとしたおつまみや記念写真（今回はエルビスそっくりさん）もありましたが記念写真だけでいいと思いました。これからディナーを頂くので正直食べたくないし時間が勿体無いと感じました。
ステージ横の席に着くとディナーが始まります。スタッフも陽気でとても楽しい時間でした。ロブスター、ステーキと美味しくいただきました。予めシャンパンを頼んでおいたのでテーブル横にセッティングしてあり、嬉しい配慮でした。
さてショー肝心のショーですがエルビスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソン、レディーガガさんのそっくりさんが出演しました。元々マイケルとガガの曲は好きでよく聞いていたので私的にはとても盛り上がってしまい、楽しくてしょうがない感じでした。マイケルのダンスもキレがすごくとても上手です。ちょっと太めでしたが（笑）行かれる方は予め曲を聞いておくとよいと思います。マイケルのビデオを全て持っている私にはたまりませんでした。
ショーが終わると、購入した記念写真にサインをして頂いたり一緒に記念写真を撮ることができます。ただ当然ですが結構並びます。

We participated with four family members and our grandmother.

To secure good seats, we lined up early for the circle seats. Thanks to that, we were seated in the front row, which was great for my mother, who has weak eyesight. We were able to go get food and enjoyed a lot of our favorites.

For drinks, we chose from the cocktails that were brought around. I started with a Mai Tai and then had a Blue Hawaii. They were very delicious, but it was a bit disappointing that the containers were clear cups. The food was also well-received by my grandmother, and there were meals for the children as well, which was nice.

The show became very exciting in the second half, and my wife was pulled onto the stage by a dancer to participate. There were many foreigners, and I think it’s more fun to join in without being shy. The final fire dance was spectacular, and the children were captivated. By the way, the announcements were only in English, so we found the MC parts a bit hard to follow.

It was a Hawaiian show that everyone from children to the elderly could enjoy, and it became a wonderful memory.

親子４人と祖母で参加しました。

良席を確保のために、サークル席ですが早めにならんで待ちました。
そのおかげでしょうか最前列の席にとうされ、視力の弱い母にはよかったです。
私たちから食事を取りに行けて、好きなものをたくさんいただきました。

飲み物はある程度、向こうからもってきたカクテルから選らんていました。
マイタイからはじまり、ブルーハワイをいただいたかな。
とても美味しかったですが、容器がクリアのコップだったのが残念でした。
料理は祖母にも好評で、子供たち用の食事もありよかったです。

ショーが後半大変盛り上がり、妻がダンサーに手をひかれて参加しました。
外人が多く、はずかしがらずに一緒に盛り上がった方が楽しいと思います。
最後のファイアーダンスは迫力満点で、子供たちも釘付けでした。
ちなみに、こちらは英語のアナウンスのみで我々にはＭＣの部分が分かりづらかったです。

子供から高齢者まで楽しめる、ハワイアンショーで良い思い出になりました。

There were only the two of us who were Japanese. When the sunset appeared through the gaps in the clouds, everyone on board was thrilled and it was the best experience. The drinks included delicious cocktails, beer, and unlimited juice. It was said that if you buy a special container for $5, you can board first, and all 30 people bought it. As for the boarding location, if you use the corridor inside the Outrigger Reef Hotel, you can get there quickly without getting lost. If you don't know the location, the Japanese staff inside the Outrigger Reef Hotel will kindly help you if you show them your voucher, so please go to the meeting place from inside the hotel. (The outside route is hard to understand.) This course is not available through regular travel agency options, so it's a shame that there are so few Japanese people. The price is reasonable, and since the boat is a sailboat that lets the wind take you rather than a dinner cruise, the time passes very pleasantly. I did use the restroom, but it wasn't so dirty that I couldn't hold it. Even if you can't speak English well, interacting with foreigners is enjoyable. I definitely want to ride this boat again the next time I go to Hawaii. I recommend it.

日本人は、私たち２人だけでした。　夕日が、雲の隙間に出てきた時、乗っている皆で、感動の大騒ぎ　最高でした。飲み物は、美味しいカクテル、ビール、ジュース飲み放題でした。専用容器５ドルを買うと優先で、先に乗船できるということでしたが、３０人皆買っていました。乗り組む場所ですが、アウトリガーリーフホテルの中の通路をつかうと迷う事なく早く行けます。場所が、わからなければ、アウトリガーリーフホテル内の日本語案内で、バウチャー見せるとやさしく教えてくれますので、ぜひホテル内から集合場所に行って下さい。（外回りは、分かりずらいです）このコースは、普通の旅行社のOPには、ないので、日本人が、少ないのは、残念ですね。お値段も安いし、ディナークルーズより船が、風まかせのヨットですので、とても気持ちよく時間が、過ぎます　　おトイレは、やはり私は、使ってしまいましたが、我慢できないほどの汚さでは、なかったです、　外国人との交流もうまく英語が、しゃべれなくても楽しいです。　次回ハワイにいく時もぜひこの船に乗りたいです。おすすめします。

We were staying in KoOlina and this show arranged for us to be picked up and dropped off at our resort. This was an added bonus to the show. In addition, we couldn't believe the quality of the food served. We had lobster, filet mignon and salmon (along with salad, side dishes & dessert) all of which was cooked perfectly. The show was also top notch - with the impersonators portraying Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Lady Gaga in detail. You could tell that they studied their counterparts and copied their voices and dance style/moves to perfection. We truly enjoyed the show and recommend it to anyone who wants a fabulous dinner and wonderful live entertainment.