All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Wow.What an amazing show.The meal was also amazing to.I would recommend this show and dinner to anyone that wants to have an awesome night out.Cocktails and Nibbles before the show started.The staff were also amazing to very friendly and welcoming.You also get to have photos with Elivis, Jackson,Lady gaga.The performance is a WOW factor awesome.This is a must do when you go to Hawaii.Thanks again to the Staff and performers.Worth every penny.

My friend and her Mother from Australia joined up with me and we went on this cruise to celebrate her Mother's 80th Birthday. My friend is a vegetarian and she was a little concerned that there would not be anything she liked from the buffet. She was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious (and hot) and there were sufficient dishes that she could enjoy. Drinks were also good not watered down and surprisingly quite a good variety to choose from. We had two drinks each which were included in the price. The ship was very clean with plenty of room for everyone to move around freely either inside or outside. We left on time and the crew were really nice and also quite funny giving the safety talk. I was very glad we had chosen this particular Sunset Cruise as was very enjoyable and we were pleased with the level of service provided to us. The weather was perfect and the sunset amazing. WE will recommend this cruise to our friends in Australia and in California as it is good value for a very good price.+l y

I have lived in Hawaii since 1985. My niece from Indiana visited for a week. I took her on the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise, having never been on it myself. I didn't know what to expect. It was awesome! We both loved it. The pre-boarding hula & Hawaiian music, the on-board entertainment, the food, the views and the friendly staff were all very enjoyable. When other friends and family come to visit, I will be sure to take them. It was the highlight of my niece's visit!

Love, love, loved the dinner cruise. This was our first time in Hawaii and I must say I am happy that we chose this as one of the activities to attend to. From the very beginning when we got picked up from the hotel, welcoming at the cruise ship, dinner, entertainment and fireworks, this is definitely a night that will be forever cherished. The staff was amazingly helpful and attentive especially our table server Rosey, she constantly made sure we had enough crab (purchased steak and all you can eat crab meal) and glasses were filled with drinks. Just AWESOME!!! The music and performers were great as well. At the end of the night we watched fireworks out on the deck. Overall my husband and I had a most memorable evening and recommend if you have not already done so this is one of the a Hawaii activities you don't want to miss!!!

My fiancee and I had a great time on the Sunset Sail. The check in process was very easy and fast. The 2 man crew were great as well. We enjoyed the great views and drinks from the water. I just wished the weather would have cooperated more. It was pretty cloudy and rained a little. However, we still had a great time overall! I would definitely recommend.

We're not sure what is the typical greeting but going to Hawaii for the first time for us meant a definite lei greeting. It was simple. There was a guy waiting with a sign. No pictures or fancy process, but we did ask him to take a photo after the fact. Glad we did it.

Fantastic! You could tell the employees love what they do and loved sharing their traditions with us. It was organized and the food was fabulous! The grounds were beautiful and the show was spectacular.

This tour is perfect for experiencing Hawaiian culture! I participated in a standing ovation for the first time in my life during the impressive show. The ice cream sold during the show's intermission was also delicious! I definitely recommend it! (^ -^)

ハワイのカルチャーを感じるのにぴったりのツアーです！
迫力のショーで人生で初めてスタンディングオーべーションに参加しました。
ショーの休憩中に、販売されるアイスも美味しかったです！
是非、おすすめです(^-^)

Had to wait for 25 minutes on arrival in a queue to 'check in', once inside we didn't realise how big the area was. Markets, no lines at the bar, the buffet was well organised and entertainment was good. Not an intimate affair, hundreds of people but well worth the price.

Amazing time, fun atmosphere! We went as a family of 4 adults a 7yr old & 1yr old. I wasn't too sure if it would be children friendly but it was. Well worth the money. It was a great start to our vacation. The Maitais were great but be careful they creep up on you. The captain & bartender were amazing and attentive. Just bring a light coat because it is at night and of course with the wind it could get chilly but good thing I read a review and went prepared. Loved it!!!

My husband booked this for me for my birthday. The stuff was very friendly and funny and very nice. The buffet style dinner was very good. The two drink voucher included alcoholic drinks and the Mai Tais were super yummy. They gave you a option of purchasing a large souvenir cup for $8.00 which you may use your drink ticket to refill rather than the small plastic cup. Way better deal.. We sailed around diamond head and then back to Waikiki. The sun set was amazing.There was nothing to complain about at all on this boat . It was definitely worth it and i would do it again on my next trip to the island .This is a must do so my sure it's on your list of things to do list . If you're looking to surprise someone for their birthday or even pop the question this is a perfect way to do it I highly recommend it.

Our Greeter was so friendly... ordered these welcome lei's as a surprise for my friend who I was traveling with.. She is allergic to flowers, I was able to do a traditional kukui nut lei with a shell upgrade, these were beautiful and fragrant free, perfect for my friend and we could still enjoy a welcome lei... Our greeter was so nice, took our picture, guided us down to baggage claim and helped us find our rental car shuttle.

Got to experience the cultures of all the islands and had a wonderfull tour

Great experience, had very good time, food was awesome

This was so much fun. The food was great. The dancing was fantastic. Great time.

After swimming with the dolphins at Sea Life Park, we simply walked back through the park to the Luau (very convenient). We were greeted warmly with a shell necklace and photo op with the Chief, and then got to enjoy some games (spear tossing, a Polynesian version of musical chairs (except with sticks), braiding palm leaves to make head-bands, and hula dancing). There were also some tables with native-made goods for sale. Then the Chief led the unveiling ceremony of the roasted pig (he is very entertaining and funny), got our non-alcoholic drinks and food (which was very tasty, especially the pineapple cake!), and then enjoyed the show. The hula dancers were very talented, the fire dancers where great, and it was neat to see all the different dance styles of the islands that were represented. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary, so we got to go up on stage with some other couples and they honored us with some pretty flowers! The only down-side was that the location is a little small, but other than that, we had a great time!

We took our 3 children aged 2,4 and 9 and we all had a fabulous afternoon. The staff are friendly and professional and it was a real highlight of our stay. It's a must do!

I participated from dinner time. It takes about an hour to get to the Polynesian Cultural Center, so I requested a shuttle to the hotel. The guide was very entertaining and shared various stories about Hawaii's history, plants, and mountains. The meal didn't have a wide variety, but the show featured many dancers performing different dances, which was very impressive. I recommend it for beginners to Hawaii and families.

ディナータイムから参加しました。
ポリネシア文化センターまでは1時間くらいかかるので、ホテルまでの送迎をお願いしました。
ガイドさんはとても面白い方でハワイの歴史や植物の話、山の話など色々として頂きました。
食事はあまり種類が多くなく、そこまででしたが、ショーはダンサーの方が多く、色々なダンスをしてくれたので、とても見応えがありました。
ハワイの初心者の方や、家族連れの方にオススメです。

This was the worst dinner cruise I've ever experienced. It felt more like a fishing boat. It was rocky for families with children, and the dinner was terrible... I regret not choosing something like Five Star. Next time, I will join a cruise on a larger ship.

今までで、ディナークルーズとしては、最悪でした。釣りに行く船やないですか。子供連れには、揺れるし、ディナーは、まずいし...
ファイブスターとかに、したら良かったと、後悔しています。次回は、大きな船のクルーズに参加します。

I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.

各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。

It was a special Friday night! We sailed all the way to the diamond head and came back to around Waikiki and stayed in the best spot for the firework. The firework together with the view of Honolulu seen from the sea was exquisite!
There was nothing to complain about the boat trip - the boat was clean and had enough space for everybody to enjoy the ocean view and the wind. The drink and food served was good, and the crews were very very friendly.
The boarding time was about 3 hours which felt perfect for me.
Some people didn't feel good because of sea sick, and I regretted not to having brought wind breaker - so prepare those for your own sake.

Do the orchids!!! My husband was surprised and they lasted a long time. Keep them in the fridge. Yes there are orchids in the airport to buy but it is not the same as getting the Hawaiian greeting. Definitely for 1st timers. Kids would love this!

Loved the show and it was great to have some time at the end to take photos with the performers. A great night!

At first, I thought there were about 50 people on board. There were only us and one other group of Japanese people. There wasn't any special event, but the food was delicious, and we got to see Diamond Head, surfers, the sunset, and since we went on a Friday, we also saw the Hilton fireworks. It was really great! Initially, I had booked a different tour, but it got canceled when we entered the dry dock, so I chose this tour instead. I highly recommend it and plan to go again next year.

最初思いましたが、結構50人位乗っていたような？気がします。、
日本人は私たちともう１組のみでした～
何か催しものがあるわけではないのですが、ご飯もおいしかったし、ダイヤモンドヘッド、サーフィンする人たち、夕日、さらに、金曜日に行ったのでヒルトンの花火も見れたし～本当によかったです！
最初は実は別のツアーを予約していましたが、ドライドックに入るとキャンセルになり
こちらのツアーにしましたが、おすすめだし、来年も行こうと思います。

Operating a similar business on a neighbor island, it was clear the crew was burnt out on tourists. Too many customers for two crew and a captain. Waiting in line around 15 minutes for a drink to be made by the one crew member that had experience behind the bar was completely unacceptable. For over 40 customers to have one bartender and one deckhand that stood around looking pretty while the poor bartender served the drinks and even had to shut down the bar to prepare the food while the other deckhand was nowhere to be found. And his famous quote of the evening to make us feel like we were costing the company money to be out on the water was as follows "there is only limited amount of food to go around for everyone, and typically only one cookie per person." While they nickel and dime everyone for 2 small servings of alcohol/drink. Regarding the food it was limited selection with a pasta salad, one chicken, one beef, rice, an unappetizing tofu wrap, and one cookie. Also, there is limited table seating. Truly there is only space for 8 to 12 people to eat with a table, so it can be difficult to eat if you are sitting on the floor and it is choppy/wavy.

Such a lovely experience, great service and efficient organisation of the whole tour! Can't say more really!!

We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.

17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。

The dance show was amazing, without a doubt!! I booked the luau package and was lucky enough to get seats in the second row from the front (though we were viewing from the side). The choreography of the dance itself was structured like a story, so I was never bored watching it, and seeing it from the front was incredibly powerful. The fire dance towards the end was thrilling! It was a night that will become a lifelong memory.

Although the dinner time wasn't until after the dance show, I was still able to see some authentic hula. It seemed like photography was allowed, so I’ve been reminiscing about it since I got home. The food was delicious, and I highly recommend it.

なんといってもダンスショーがよかったです！！
ルアウパッケージで予約したのですが、運良く前から2番目の席で見ることができました。（横方向から見る形でしたが）
ダンスの構成自体も、ストーリー仕立てで飽きずに見ることができましたし、
前のほうで見ると迫力も満点でした。
最後のほうのファイヤーダンスではハラハラもの！
一生の思い出になりそうな一晩でした。

ディナーの時間もダンスショーまでではないにせよ、
本格的なフラを見ることができました。こちらは撮影可能のようで、家に帰ってからも
思い出してみています。
お料理もおいしく、お奨めです。

The Maitai sunset cruise was lots of fun! Drinks were flowing, the crew was so chill and the boat brought us some gorgeous views of the coastline and the sunset. A great addition to any trip to Waikiki.

I've been to Hawaii more than ten times, but I had never been to the Polynesian Cultural Center. I participated in the Twilight Deluxe tour that departs in the evening!

The meeting place was punctual, and after we departed, our student guide kept the bus lively and entertaining, making the journey enjoyable!

Once we arrived at the center, we had a little time to take photos around the park before entering the buffet area! I enjoyed browsing the shops as well. There were many cute souvenirs, and I bought a Hawaiian doll! It was such a cute little figure.

At the buffet, everything was delicious, including the roast beef and shrimp! I ended up drinking too much because all the beverages were so good. I highly recommend the pineapple juice—definitely give it a try!

When we entered the show venue, our seats were in the third row from the front, right in the center! It was amazing and very moving! I definitely want to see it again, and next time I think I’ll explore the center during the day.

During the intermission of the show, we were surprised to receive large fruit ice! I enjoyed watching the second half while having ice cream.

After the show, we took photos with the performers, which made for great memories! The return bus was easy to navigate, and it was truly a wonderful tour!

If you're curious about the Polynesian Cultural Center, I think you should definitely go at least once!

ハワイへは、10回以上行ってるのにポリネシア・カルチャー・センターへは行った事がありませんでした。夕方出発のトワイライトデラックスで参加！
集合場所には、時間通りに迎えに来て下さって出発してから到着まで学生のガイドさんが面白おかしく楽しくバスを盛り上げてくれて道中楽しかったです！
センターに到着してからは、ビュッフェ会場に入る前に少しの時間ですが園内で写撮影をしたり！ショップをまわったりして楽しみました★可愛いお土産も多く、ハワイアンドールを購入！とってもかわいいお人形でした。
ビュッフェ会場では、ローストビーフやシュリンプなどどれも美味しかったですし！飲み物がどれも美味しくっての飲みすぎてしまいました☆パイナップルジュースおすすめです。ぜひ飲んで見て下さい。
ショーの会場へ入ったら、座席が前から3列目の中央より！で最高☆☆☆物凄い迫力で、とっても感動しました！ぜひ、また観に行きたいですし・・・次回はお昼からセンターをまわってみたいと思いました。
ショーの休憩時には、大きなフルーツアイスがいただけてビックリ☆後半はアイスをいただきながら観ました。
ショーが終わった後は、出演者の方たちと写真撮影をして！良い思い出になりました☆
帰りのバスも、分かりやすくて・・・本当に素敵なツアーでした！
ポリネシア・カルチャー・センター☆気になっている方は、ぜひ1度は行かれてみた方がいいと思います★