All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Representative Amy was waiting for us right outside our gait. She presented us with beautiful leis and escorted us to baggage claim, all the white answering our questions about local spots we wanted to check out. She was super friendly and even took some pictures of us wearing our leis with my friend's camera at our request. I definitely recommend this service!

A very friendly greeting from a nice young lady that was very helpful.

I had been curious about it but hadn't been able to go until now. It's far from Waikiki, but the student guide explained everything enthusiastically, so it wasn't a burden. The show had a story like a musical, and it was quite meaningful. I reserved the higher-priced seats and buffet, and I think that was the right choice. Even if you're in Waikiki, you still have to eat dinner somewhere, so the evening departure + dinner + round-trip transportation + show viewing isn't too expensive, and you don't have to think about various plans for the evening or search for a restaurant, which makes it convenient.

気になっていながら毎回行けてなく、今回初めて行きました。ワイキキから遠いですが、学生のガイドさんが一生懸命色々と説明してくれるので、苦ではなかったです。ミュージカルのようストーリーがあるショーで、意味深かったです。席もビュッフェも高い方を予約しましたが、そうした方が良いように思います。ワイキキにいてもどうせ晩ご飯はどこかで何か食べないといけないので、夕方出発 ＋ ディナー ＋ 往復送迎 ＋ ショー観覧は、そう高くもないぢ、まず夕方からの予定を色々考えなくて済むし、レストランを探す必要もなく楽です。

During my first visit to Hawaii, I signed up for this tour. First, we visited Hanauma Bay. The weather was nice, and the view from above was very beautiful! Next, we went to the Moanalua Gardens to see the "This is the Tree" tree. I had always wanted to see it, and when I finally stood in front of the tree, it was breathtaking! Although the sun was strong, it felt cool under the tree, and it was so comfortable that I could have stayed there for hours.

The Polynesian Cultural Center offered various cultural experiences, all of which were fresh and enjoyable. For the evening show, I had already heard the story in Japanese from our guide, so even though I didn't understand the language, I was able to enjoy it. The final fire dance was breathtaking and spectacular. This tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once!

初めて訪れたハワイで、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。
まずはハナウマ湾を見学。天気が良かった事もあり、上から見た眺めはとても美しかったです！
次に、この～木なんの木♪のモアナルアガーデンへ。一度は見てみたいと思っていたので、いざ木を目の前にした時は圧巻でした！日差しが強かったですが、木の下に入ると涼しく感じ、何時間でも居れるような心地よさでした。
またポリネシアカルチャーセンターは、様々な民族の体験ができ、どれも新鮮で楽しむことができました。
夜のショーは、あらかじめガイドさんから日本語でストーリーを一通り聞いていた為、言語はわからずとも楽しむことができました。最後のファイアーダンスは息を飲むような迫力で素晴らしかったです。一度は体験してみる価値があるツアーでした！

This was something I arranged as a surprise for my wife. It was excellent. The delightful girl who met us had to wait nearly an hour after we had landed due to the high number of passengers going through immigration, but she had checked where we were and was waiting for us as we came through into arrivals. The look on my wife's face when she saw the girl with our names and had the lei put round her neck was a picture. The flowers were fresh and colourful and lasted all the holiday. We had a limousine booked to take us to our hotel and the girl took the trouble to get the driver's number and phone him to find out where he was parked, then helped us to the car with our bags. My wife wore the lei all holiday and was very sad to have to leave it when we left. Altogether a wonderful experience and one we will never forget. I recommend it to anyone.

We opted to have dinner as well as the show. We had a great dinner along with a pre-show of hula dancers. After dinner, we were escorted to the show room. These performers were the best. At one point, I had to remind myself that these were impersonators. We saw Elvis, who was one of the best that we had ever seen. Lady Gaga was fantastic and Michael Jackson would have given the real Michael Jackson a run for his money on the moon walk. If you are in Waikiki, don't miss this show. Well worth it!

Was everything that we expected and much more. Good food, great entertainment and a lot of fun. My husband and I went on this fabulous cruise not only for dinner and entertainment but for the beautiful sunset that occurs off the shores of Oahu. Would highly recommend this for everyone...couples, families, and singles!

We loved the sunset ride. The crew members and caption were professional and fun. The music took us back to our teenage years. Very fun and romantic. The views were awesome. God willing if we get a chance to come back to the island, we will do this again. A must do!

On our last night in Hawaii, we decided to go to a luau. It was our first time, and I'm glad we went. We walked from a nearby hotel, and it's conveniently located in the town. We arrived early, and even 30 minutes before check-in, there was quite a line (the line is divided into one for extra fee and one for regular; if you arrive early for the regular line, you can get seats that are almost the same as the extra fee ones). There were hardly any Japanese people, possibly because the entire event was in English, and it seemed like most attendees were from the mainland and India. Although my child doesn't understand English, they enjoyed various experiences, starting with the shell lei received upon entry, the vibrant show, delicious food, and activities like making fish from coconut leaves and getting temporary tattoo-like stamps on their body. The show featured not only Hawaiian hula but also dances from various Polynesian islands, which felt quite impressive, and we enjoyed it nonetheless.

ハワイ島最後の夜はルアウに行こうと決めていました。初めてでしたが、行って良かったです。近くの別のホテルから徒歩で行きましたが、町中の便利な場所です。早めに行って、受付スタートの30分前でもかなりの行列でした（extra feeを払う列とregularの列に分かれて並びます。regularでも早めに行けば、extraとほとんど変わらない席に座れます）。全編英語のためか日本の方はほとんどいなくて、mainlandとIndiaからの方々が多かったようです。子どもは英語はわかりませんが、入るときにいただく貝殻のLeiに始まり、華やかなshowや美味しいお料理、そして、Hulaやcoconut leafでお魚を作る体験、体にtatoo風のスタンプを押してもらう体験などいろいろ楽しんでいました。ShowはHawaiian Hulaだけでなく、ポリネシアのいろんな島々の踊りがあって、かなりshow up された感じは受けましたが、それはそれで楽しめました。

Show was really good. Food was amazing.
The Luau seating is out in the open so it was really hot. Open bar though so that is a huge bonus. All drinks included (at least when we went)

My thought was that a Luau was supposed to take place while eating the wonderful buffet food. At this Luau we sat down at long tables and did enjoy a delicious buffet. However, then we had to move to another location where they had bleacher seating, which was extremely uncomfortable. The show itself was just ok as it did not have a lot of spectacular associated with it. There was only one guy who did an act with fire. Most of it was just basic hula dancing and not what I would have expected. VERY uncomfortable seating and MEDIOCRE dancing. I would not recommend this Luau to any of my friends are family who may wish to visit Hawaii.

I was however pleased with Veltra tours and the professionalism and the call I received for verification of activities. Thank You.

The bus tour guide was great but quite disappointed in the Center. Did not seem authentic Polynesian at all. The best time was the fire dance part of the show. The rest I could've skipped. Didn't feel like I learned anything real about the different cultures which was disappointing.

Last year, I participated in the Mai Tai Catamaran cruise to see the Hilton fireworks on Friday, and it was so wonderful that I wanted to join again, but I couldn't be there on Friday night this year, so I joined this one instead.
Like last year's fireworks cruise, everyone was from the West, and my husband and I were the only Japanese.
All the explanations were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.
The fireworks from the catamaran were great, but the sunset was truly beautiful! ☆
I also got to see the amazing sight of a rainbow over Diamond Head ♪
Some other people's experiences mentioned light snacks included, but during our time, there were only unlimited drinks＾＾； I wonder if it varies by time??
The Mai Tai is easy to drink, like juice.
I hope to take some kind of cruise again the next time I go to Hawaii! ♪

昨年は、金曜日のヒルトンの花火を見るマイタイカタマランのクルーズに参加して、本当に素敵だったのでまた参加したかったのですが、今年は金曜夜にはいられなかったので、こちらに参加しました。
昨年の花火クルーズと同様、みんな欧米人の方で日本人は私達夫婦のみでした。
説明は全て英語ですが、特に問題ありません。
カタマラン船から見る花火も良かったですが、サンセットも本当にキレイでした☆
ダイヤモンドヘッドに虹がかかったスゴイところも見られました♪
他の方の体験談に軽食付きと書かれていましたが、私達の時はドリンク飲み放題のみでした＾＾；　その時によるのでしょうか？？
マイタイはジュースのようで飲みやすいです。
また次回ハワイに行った際に、何らかのクルーズ船には乗りたいな～と思います♪

Great boat, Great food we had the steak and lobster. Beautiful dancing and entertainment.If your in the area I recommend this for any one.

As you check in and arrive to the pier, you will be entertained with a Hula performance. You will then be directed with a pleasantly helpful staff to seat you with your tossed salad ready to be consumed. Also you will then receive a welcome Mai Tai which is very addicting and may cause you to purchase more. I had 4 of them. The all you can eat crab legs, steak, and macadamia nut ice cream was amazing. As the sun started to set, I found myself in a very relaxing area of the top deck. I was taking in the views of the ocean, land, and skies as I was just about ready to call it a night. Until we just about to reach the dock, all their employees started a party and danced like crazy. My date is not much of a dancer, but she enjoyed watching me entertain everyone. This night was a night to remember especially the service provided the staff on board. They will make sure you are always satisfied.

Enjoyed the story. Great dansers. Our daughter loved the the "fire-danser".
The food was also very good.

Mahalo for the great show.

The guided tour is great for getting a good look around the spacious facility. Personally, can I explore freely? I chose the deluxe course for dinner, and every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The hula show incorporated various dances into a story about a young man overcoming challenges and growing, which made it very engaging. The audience was really excited, and it felt like everyone in the hall was enjoying themselves.

ガイドのついたツアーとなっているので、広い施設を一通り見て回るには良いですね。
個人的に、自由に回ってみることはできるのでしょうか？
ディナーはデラックスコースにしましたが、どのお料理も美味しくて見た目も華やかでした。
フラのショーは、一人の男子が挫折を乗り越えて成長していくというストーリーの中に、さまざまなダンスを織り込んでいて、ショーアップされています。観客もみなさんとても盛り上がって、ホール全体で楽しんでいる感じが良かったです。

We had a really nice time! I got soaked with Waikiki ocean water, which was very refreshing. Worth the ride!

Please participate thinking of it as an attraction rather than a cocktail cruise. Once we set sail, they serve Mai Tais, and there is an all-you-can-drink option, but the conditions make it hard to enjoy. We continue to pass through areas with high waves, causing the boat to rock, making it difficult to drink or take photos. The splashes from the waves are intense, so it's not a good situation for enjoying drinks or capturing pictures. Also, not wearing a swimsuit was a mistake, as I couldn't fully enjoy the splashes of water. I highly recommend participants come in swimsuits. If you think of it as an attraction in swimwear, you can have a great time, but if you’re looking for a relaxing experience as a couple, it could turn out to be quite challenging, so please be careful.

まずカクテルクルーズと思わずにアトラクションと思って参加してください。
出航したらマイタイを振る舞ってくれ、その後も飲み放題ですが、とても飲める状況にはありません。波の高いポイントを通り続けるので、船が揺れてそれどころではありません。また波の飛沫が激しいので、お酒も写真も撮れる状況にありません。また水着じゃなかったのが失敗で、水飛沫も満喫できませんでした。参加する人は是非水着で参加してください。
水着でのアトラクションと思えば非常に満喫できますが、夫婦でまったりと考えたら大変なことになるのでお気をつけてください。

Our lei greeter was very courteous and patient as she waited for them to disembark from the plane. Of course our guests were elated with their leis as she presented to them and she even offered to take pictures for us outside the terminal.

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing...the most beautiful & picturesque sunset I have ever experienced in my life!
The buffet dinner was very nice, the fish was so fresh and just melted in your mouth, there were also pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, salad, veges and from memory Im sure there was rice. Unfortunately we did not experience the Hawaiian show nor the dessert (as the sunset captivated us for the time until the fireworks viewing!). My daughter (13 yrs old) and I thoroughly enjoyed our sunset dinner cruise.

The sunset was really beautiful, and it became a great memory. I got a little tipsy, so I could only drink one cocktail. If you're prone to getting drunk easily, it's definitely a good idea to have some motion sickness medication.

夕陽がとってもきれいで、良い思い出になりました。ちょっと酔ってしまったのでカクテルが1杯しか飲めませんでした。酔いやすいかたは、やはり酔い止め必須かもです。

Guys were super friendly, the drinks were good and the view was awesome!!! It's worth the $

It was my first time in Hawaii, and I ended up acting at the last minute on the day of my visit, but I was able to easily find the place located between Halekulani and Sheraton. They serve all-you-can-drink cocktails that taste like pineapple, and you can also have beer and soft drinks like guava juice and cola. The pineapple cocktail, which was already salty, became extremely salty with the seawater added. I won't forget the beautiful view of the surfers up close and the rainbow that appeared!

ハワイが初めてで当日、ぎりぎりに行動してしまうことになってしまいましたがハレクラニとシェラトンの間のわかりやすい場所にありすぐに見つけることができました。
飲み放題でパイナップル味？のようなカクテルが配られますが、アルコールはビールやらソフトドリンクはグアバドリンクやコーラ等もいただけます。もとから塩辛いようなパイナップルカクテルが海水が入りすごくしょっぱかったです。本場のサーファーを近くでみられたのと虹がかかってすごくきれいだった景色は当分忘れられないかな！

What a great ride! Crew was great and music was awesome!! We had a blast!!

The cruise itself was pleasant, and we were able to see the sunset, but I have to make a candid comment: the price is a bit high. They say it's an all-you-can-drink Mai Tai, but the alcohol seemed weak, and I hardly felt any buzz. There are other catamaran cruises available in Waikiki, so I don't think I'll be repeating this one.

クルーズ自体は、サンセットも見られましたし気持の良いものでしたが、あえて辛口のコメント。値段が、少々高いです。マイタイ飲み放題といいますが、アルコールが弱いようでほとんど酔いは感じませんでした。ワイキキには、他にもカタマランクルーズは出ているので、リピートはしないと思います。

I ordered the Superior Lei Airport greeting and everything was spectacular. The lei was amazing. The lei was very fresh and excellent quality. Several people commented on how beautiful it was.

Smith's Luau was awesome! We have already recommended it to some friends of ours who are going to Kauai!

The sunset sinking on the horizon is very beautiful and wonderful. The boat is small, so it sways a lot. However, the scenery was so lovely that I didn't get seasick. I did get splashed with water, but it dries quickly. The instructions before boarding were only in English, so I didn't understand them at all (^ ^ゞ But it wasn't a problem.

水平線に沈む夕日がとてもキレイで素晴らしいです。船は小さいのでよく揺れます。が、景色がキレイで酔いませんでした。水がかかります。スグに乾きますが。乗船前の注意事項は英語のみで、さっぱりわかりませんでした(^ ^ゞでも問題なかったです。

We participated as a couple. It was a nice day with good weather in the evening, so we were able to enjoy the cruise comfortably. It can be a bit chilly, so having a long-sleeve T-shirt is convenient. There are restrooms available, but I recommend using them before boarding if possible.

夫婦で参加しました。夕方の天気のいい日だったので、気持ちよくクルーズできました。少し肌寒い事もあるので長袖Tシャツあると便利です。後トイレはありますがなるべく済ませて乗る事をお勧めします。