All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again

It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly

The lei was beautiful and lasted a full 11 days until we through them into to the sea with thoughts to return again to Hawaii's tropical paradise.

Wonderful welcome to Hawaii! Very refreshing after the long flight and they were very helpful in helping us locate our transport and even offering to carry our bags!

Mahalo!

My first luau and it was such fun great food and entertainment I learnt how to do the hula and even got up on stage the chief is so funny too

Great food, entertaining dancers. A fantastic cultural experience.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time seeing this show. I chose the buffet, and the taste was quite good! It's one of the better buffets I've had! During the meal, there were live performances with ukulele music and two hula dancers that really livened up the atmosphere. I was surprised by how wonderful the venue was when I entered! Elvis and Gaga were amazing, but Michael was the best of all! As I watched, he started to look real. Haha!

ハワイには何度も行ってるけど初めてこのショーを見て見ました☆
ビュッフェのにしたのですが、
味はなかなかです！
ビュッフェにしてはよい方かな！
食事の時にウクレレと歌の生演奏とフラダンサーが二人出てきて場を盛り上げてくれます(^_^)
会場に入ると思っていたより素晴らしい会場にビックリ！！
エルビスとガガも凄かったけど、マイケルがなにより凄いっ！！
見てるうちに本物に見えてきます。笑

The Five Star Cruise was a wonderful way to watch the Friday fireworks. The staff were great and the food was superb. It was well worth opting for the 5 star option. A must when you are on holiday, especially on the extended Friday cruise.

Last year, my mother and I participated in the All Day Deluxe for the first time. The excitement from that experience is unforgettable, and we talked about how we definitely want to go again. This year, we signed up for the Twilight Standard in the evening.

On the shuttle, we were able to meet the same guide as last year, who provided a fun and engaging tour of Hawaii with jokes, making the journey to the cultural center enjoyable and never boring.

We arrived at the cultural center smoothly without any congestion. This time, we were able to watch a 4D movie that wasn't available last year. Unfortunately, the narration was in English, but I felt the stunning views and excitement as if I were flying over Hawaii.

Compared to the Standard, the Deluxe meal had many more options (including desserts), and the variety definitely enhances the satisfaction (laughs). The seating for the show also allowed us to feel the energy from the stage, and during the break, they served American-sized ice cream, so for those who want to fully enjoy the experience, I personally recommend the Deluxe.

The powerful dance and breathtaking performances that can only be experienced here were incredibly moving. There are English explanations during the show, but it is a wonderful experience that people of all ages can enjoy, even if they don't understand English.

去年初めて母と二人、お昼からのオールデイデラックスに参加させていただきました。その時の感動が忘れられず、次も絶対行こうね。と話し今年は夕方からのトワイライトスタンダードに申込みしました。
お迎えの車では去年と同じガイドさんに会うことができ、冗談を交えながらハワイのご案内をしてくれ、カルチャーセンターまでの道中も飽きずにとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
途中、混雑もなく順調にカルチャーセンターに到着。去年はなかった４Ｄの映画を見ることができました。残念ながら、その回は英語での説明でしたが、空からハワイを遊覧しているかのような景色と迫力を全身で感じました。
スタンダードと比べ、食事はやはりデラックスの方が種類も多く(デザートも)、選択肢が多い分満足感がちがいます（笑）。またショーの席もステージの熱気が伝わり、途中休憩の際アメリカンサイズのアイスがでるので満喫したい方には個人的にはデラックスがおすすめです。

ステージから伝わる迫力あるダンスとここでしか感じることのできない圧巻の演技にすごく感動しました。途中、英語の説明が入りますが、英語が分からない方でも年齢を問わず楽しむことができる素晴らしいショーです。

I applied for the deluxe course on behalf of my parents, who are over 60.

As for the meals, while they were considered deluxe from a Japanese palate perspective, they were a bit lacking. However, they had a lot of fun riding canoes, and the bus guide shared various stories along the way. They were very active during the day, so they thought they might be too tired to stay awake for the show, but the fire dance was so impressive that it woke them up! They mentioned it with a laugh.

還暦過ぎの両親の代わりにデラックスコースを申し込みました。

食事は、日本人の味覚からするとデラックスでも、うーん？…だったそうですが、カヌーに乗ったり、バスのガイドさん？も行き掛けに色々な話をしてくれたそうで、とても楽しかったようです。
日中、目一杯活動するのでショーの時間にはもう疲れて眠っちゃうかも、と思ったそうですが、ファイヤーダンスなどがあまりにも迫力があったそうで、目が覚めた！と話しておりました。笑

My wife and I did this as part of our honeymoon. And even though it was a cloudy evening and we didn't get to see the sunset, we still really enjoyed the trip. The crew was very personable and friendly. And even in choppy seas, the ride was smooth and peaceful. Got to see Waikiki from a different perspective, being on the ocean, and all lit up at night. The food was good, but the only thing that I would change is that the food could have been warmer. Overall an enjoyable time and I would recommend.

This was my first time in Hawaii. I wanted to watch the sunset from the sea and debated between a dinner cruise, but I chose this one because it was reasonably priced.

As everyone mentioned, the meeting place was hard to find. I saw a JTB representative walking around at the Sheraton, so I called out to them for directions.

Feeling the wind and seeing Diamond Head and the city of Waikiki from the sea was an entirely different view that excited me, and the sunset sinking into the horizon was beautiful.

We all burst into laughter when we saw a foreigner who was completely soaked after getting splashed while taking pictures with their iPad and smartphone. The atmosphere on the boat was fun, especially with some drinks involved.

初ハワイです。海からサンセットを眺めたくてディナークルージングと迷いましたが値段も手頃なこちらに参加しました。
皆さん書かれてる通り集合場所が分かり難かったです。シェラトンでJTBの人が歩いて居たので思わず声をかけて教えて貰いました。
風を感じて海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの街はまた景色が全然違って興奮したし、水平線に沈む夕日も綺麗でした。
ネットの上でiPadやスマホで夢中に写真を撮っていた外国人が思いっきり水しぶきを被ってビショビショになった姿を見て皆で爆笑が起きたりと船上もお酒が入ってる事もあり楽しかったです。

The cloudy weather from the previous day was a lie, as we were greeted with a beautiful clear sky and a wonderful sunset. Just at the moment the sun was setting, the excited crew bounced the yacht too much, which caused some booing from those who were trying to capture the perfect photo or video, but I thought it was very American.

This time, there were many young Americans who were quite loud, and when a group of Chinese tourists passed by on their yacht, some unpleasant remarks were made about it not being an Asian sea, which was quite uncomfortable. However, there were also many solo participants, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

For drinks, we all toasted with Mai Tais, and when we asked the crew for refills, they brought out plenty of Mai Tais, beers, and colas. The stars from the ocean at night and the night view of Waikiki were also absolutely stunning. After the cruise, there was the usual photo sale, and I ended up purchasing one because the view of Diamond Head in the background was beautiful!

前日までの曇天が嘘のように快晴でとても素晴らしいサンセットでした。
丁度夕日が沈む瞬間に、興奮したクルーがヨットをバウンドさせすぎたので、せっかくのシャッターチャンスやビデオを撮影していた人たちからブーイングになりましたが、アメリカっぽいと思いました。
今回は若いアメリカ人が多くとても騒がしくて、近くを中国人グループのヨットが通った時にアジアの海じゃないなどとの差別用語が飛び交ってかなり不愉快なこともありましたが、一人参加の人も多くて気軽な感じでした。
ドリンクは、全員でマイタイで乾杯し、お変りはマイタイやビール、コーラなどクルーに確認するとたくさん出てきます。
夜の海からの星や、ワイキキの夜景もとても素晴らしかったです。
クルーズの後で、お決まりの写真販売がありましたが、背面に移ったダイアモンドヘッドがきれいだったので購入してしまいました！

My first trip to Hawaii! I came here for my honeymoon as well! After the ceremony, I thought it would be a great memory, so my whole family enjoyed the Hilton Luau Show Dinner together. The energy and excitement were incredible, and we all started off with a lot of fun. There were traditional dishes, and the food was delicious, catering to Japanese tastes! The intense dancers were really impressive!

初めてのハワイ旅行！ハネムーンも兼ねて今回来ました！挙式終わりの後に記念になると思い、家族皆でヒルトンルアウショーディナーを楽しみました。
勢いと迫力が凄く、皆で騒ぎながら始まり、伝統料理もあるし、ご飯の味も日本人向けで美味しい！
激しいダンサーの踊りがかっこ良かったです！

Great time! A must do if you visit Hawaii. Chief Cielu is hilarious and the dancers are amazing!

The luau was held in a beautiful place and it was really fun to explore. Unfortunately, when the seating began we were asked to move multiple times because of reserved seating and it made the dinner portion of our evening very very annoying. Luckily, the entertainment after dinner was awesome.

The reception area can be a bit hard to find, so it might be a good idea to check it out in advance. At the reception, you just hand over your voucher, so it's easy.

When boarding, you'll be wading in water up to your knees, so be mindful of your clothing, and you'll need to take off your shoes to get on. Also, it gets chilly after sunset, so wearing long sleeves is helpful.

The boat does sway a little, but the breeze feels nice and the scenery is beautiful, so I didn't feel seasick. It was a bit disappointing that there were more clouds on the day, but overall, I was very satisfied.

少し受付の場所は分かりにくいので、先に確認しておく方がいいかもです。受付ではバウチャーを渡すだけなので楽。
乗船の時に膝くらいまで浸かるので服装に注意、靴も脱いで乗り込みます。あと、日が暮れてからは冷えるので長袖が役に立ちます。
船は少し揺れますが、風が気持ちいいことと景色が綺麗で酔うことはありませんでした。当日は少し雲が多かったのが残念でしたが、大満足です。

Fantastic time!! The sailing was great and the drinks were the best. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Hawaii.

This cruise was amazing. The Royal Sunset dinner was absolutely superb. I wish I could have done it every night of my vacation.

It exceeded our expectations! We initially planned to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center because we wanted to see a luau show that wasn't touristy. However, with a short stay of 4 nights and 6 days, the PCC was a bit too far. One of my friends suggested that since the luau show at the Hilton is at a hotel, we could expect good food as well, so we decided to participate in the Star Light Luau Show, prioritizing time efficiency. I think it was wonderful. The buffet-style meal was, of course, great, and the staff's welcoming attitude, service, and the show itself were all very satisfying and of high quality. The beauty of the sunset time was also lovely.

期待以上でした！
観光化されていないルアウショーを見たかった私たちは、はポリネシアンカルチャーセンターを当初予定していました。
しかし、4泊6日という短い滞在日程で、PCCは少し遠すぎます。
そこで、友達の一人が、ヒルトンのルアウショーなら、ホテルってこともあり、食事も期待できる？と提案し、時間短縮重視でスターライトルアウショーに参加することにしました。
いやぁ～、素晴らしかったと思います。ブッフェスタイルの食事はもちろんのこと、出迎えのスタッフの対応や、サービス、そして肝心のショーもとても満足のいくもので、質が高かったともいます。サンセットタイムの美しさもまた素敵でした。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day, and I couldn't help but think how wonderful it would have been to have a clear sunset. I don't speak Japanese at all, but everyone was friendly and kind, and the Mai Tai was very delicious.
When boarding the boat, you will get soaked up to your knees, and it can get surprisingly cold, so a towel and a sturdy windbreaker are essential.

当日は残念ながら曇りだったので、はっきりしたサンセットだったらどんなに素晴らしいだろうと思いました。日本語は全く通じませんが、皆さんフレンドリーで優しく、マイタイもとても美味しかったです。
船に乗り込む際にひざ下までおもいっきり濡れることと、意外なほど冷え込むので、タオルと、しっかりした風よけの上着は必須です。

This was our first luau, and if is what they are, I can't wait to go again! We had a wonderful, entertaining night. The food, and drinks were great.
Worth going to !

I recommend watching from the front. The fire show, in particular, was impressive and amazing. Overall, it has a strong impact. The food is average.

一番前で見るのがおすすめです。とくにファイアーショーが迫力あり最高でした。全体的に迫力があります。食事は普通です。

First of all, I think you shouldn't expect too much from the meals. Also, my husband and I both didn't understand much English, so we couldn't follow what the host was saying and couldn't keep up with the atmosphere in the venue. Additionally, when we took a dinner cruise later, there was a similar show, so if you are considering participating in both, it might not be necessary. Furthermore, many hotels host similar shows every other day, so you might be able to experience the atmosphere just by passing by without going out of your way to see it.

まず食事はあまり期待しないほうがいいかと思います。
また、私たち夫婦は二人共あまり英語がわからなかったので、司会の人が話されていることは全然理解できず、会場内のノリについていけませんでした。
また、後日ディナークルーズに乗船した際、同じような内容のショーがあったのでもし両方参加を検討されているようでしたら必要ないかと思います。
また、ホテルによっては同じようなショーが隔日くらいのペースで開催されているところも多いので、わざわざ見に行かなくても通りがかり程度で雰囲気は味わえるかもしれません。

It Was great time and all of steffs are very kind and friendly.
If u are foreigner , do not worry about language problem because they could be speak your language who work in PCC.

I made this a part of my 2nd nights activities and had a wonderful time. I had shuttle service from hotel free to a gorgeous park. The food was excellent and drinks were very good. I had the Mai Tai and Hawaiian punch. Take a camera because the park is amazing. Smoking is near the bathroom , fyi :) this company has best ratings with trip advisor. I would love to see it again. Oh video camera because no flash photos. You need $20 to purchase the photo taken upon arrival. Have fun!

My wife and I came to the luau with our 4 children ages 18, 16, 14, and 8. We all enjoyed the activities before the meal. The food was great and lots of it. And the entertainment was informative, interesting, and very lively. If you have never done it, I recommend doing it at least once. I would go back for the food alone!

I had been many dinner cruises in Chicago, Portland and New Orleans, But this was the best one !!! so far.

First time & confused couples must try this !!

Excellent service. Made the start of trip great. Would recommend this to anyone wanting some special treatment.

Second time seeing this show. We went for the cocktails and show. Michael Jackson impersonator was my favourite. Not to discredit Elvis and Lady Gaga as they were all very good. Impersonators came out into the lobby after the show to pose for pictures which I thought was a nice touch. Made for a really nice nite out.