All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Fun Times had by all. The only hiccup was when my card got 'frozen' because their machine was dirty. Tour guide with Ben was awesome! Very knowledgeable and made tons of suggestions of things to do after the tour. Definitely would recommend again... if only for the show in the evening.

This time, I watched from the front row. I was very moved by the powerful performance. However, I thought the food was a bit lacking. Still, if I have the chance again, I would definitely like to participate.

今回、席を前列で鑑賞しました。迫力満点の演出に、とても感動しました。ただ、料理がイマイチだったように思います。でも、また機会があれば、ぜひ参加したいと思います。

My husband, son and I had a great time. We got there at noon and did the whole day including luau and show. We went thru every village and watched all the dances and there village life. So beautiful and full of pride. The luau was very good along with the entertainment but the show, Ha The Breath of Life, was the best. I suggest to all who visit not to miss the show!

My husband ,son and I really loved the sunset sail. The views were most spectacular and the Mai Tai's were very good. The crew was very nice and really wanted to make our sail most memorable. We would do this again if we ever get back to Hawaii

At first, I was a little sad—the catamaran was significantly smaller than the last one I had been on for a sunset cruise—however, it ended up being perfect! The island was beautiful, the sunset amazing, and we saw a whale and her baby whale no further than 200m from us! Fantastic!

Amazing experience! Loved the show. Tour with Ben was awesome! Upgraded our Ha tickets for free due to issues with credit cards. Picked up and dropped off from our hotel for a nominal fee.

First, it begins with a special treatment where they come to greet us at the entrance. We were the only two, a mother and child, led to the green room. While we were welcomed with champagne and fruits, Lady Gaga in her extravagant costume made her appearance! I was very happy to take a commemorative photo together.

Then, a brother who resembled Ichikawa Ebizō explained the backstage, dressing rooms, and the actual stage to us. However, since it was in English, I only understood about 30% (laughs). We had the opportunity to take photos on stage and even borrowed props and costumes used in the hula for some memorable shots—experiences that we could never have in our daily lives.

Next was dinner at a seat where we could actually watch the show. It was an ultra-premium seat right in the center, at the very front! Every dish was delicious, and I was very satisfied! The staff serving us were cheerful and polite.

The main show had a high level of quality, and my mother, being from the Elvis generation, was thrilled when Elvis kissed her cheek and placed a plumeria lei around her neck. Overall, it was a very satisfying and special night that beautifully colored our last evening before returning home!

まず、最初のエントランスで、わざわざお迎えに来て頂くという特別待遇から、始まります。
グリーンルームに通されたのは、この日、私たち親子の二人だけ。
ウェルカムシャンパンや、フルーツなどでのおもてなしを受けていると、奇抜な衣装のガガ様が登場！！ 一緒の記念撮影は、とても嬉しかったです。
そして、市川海老蔵似のお兄さんに、舞台裏、楽屋、実際のステージなどの説明を受けます。
とはいえ、英語なので、三割くらいしか理解できませんでしたが（笑）
写真なども、ステージの上で撮って頂いたり、フラの際に使われる小道具や被り物などを貸してもらっての写真撮影など、普段では絶対出来ない経験をさせて頂きました。
そして、実際のショーを見る席でのディナー。
ど真ん中の一番前という超特等席です！
お料理はどれもおいしく、大変満足のいくものでした！
給仕して下さる方もにこやかで、丁寧でした。
そして、メインのショーは、みなさんクオリティが高く、特に母は、エルヴィス世代なので、エルヴィスに頬をキスされ、プルメリアのレイを
首にかけてもらって感激していました。
全体的に非常に満足の行く、帰国前の夜を彩る特別な一夜となりました！

The show was a lot of fun. Everyone in it was great. My husband was a little hesitant on going but by the end he was glad we went.

The entertainers were so personable. I felt like I was amongst family.
Activities, food& entertainment. The drinks were very strong

We loved the boat , the food, the crew and the beautiful evening. It was a a great event for teens as the alcohol can be monitored and the bartender is very careful . She must be a parent. The only thing I did not like, was the extra charge for transportation. I thought it was included in the tickets, however, we had to pay an additional unexpected amount at the boat. It was a surprise as I booked early and spoke to the company a number of times. Never was a balance due mentioned. It ruined what would have been a great evening.

We participated as a family of four, including two elementary school children. It was a cloudier day than we expected, so we boarded the boat with some concern. There were hardly any Japanese people, and perhaps it was a good thing that we boarded last, as we ended up sitting in a spot on the netting of the catamaran where we could dangle our feet and feel the waves. The adults had Mai Tais while the kids toasted with juice. We enjoyed the cruise until the sun began to set. As we picked up speed, the splashes of water added to the excitement. The kids intentionally went to get wet, so their dresses ended up soaked... Our warm jackets also got wet, and we were shivering from the cold in the later part of the trip. Although it was a sunset, the sea dyed in orange was impressive and became a wonderful memory. Both the adults and kids said they definitely want to ride again! By the way, since we had made the reservation for the first night, the kids were struggling with jet lag and were very sleepy on the way back.

夫婦と小学校低学年２人の４人で参加しました。
思ったより雲の多い日だったので心配しつつ乗船。日本人がほとんどおらず尻込みして最後に乗り込んだのが良かったのか、双胴船のネットの部分に足を投げ出して波を感じられる席に着きました。
大人はマイタイ、子供たちはｼﾞｭｰｽで乾杯。日が沈み始めるまではしばし遊覧を満喫しました。スピードを上げて波しぶきが上がり盛り上がりました。子供たちはわざわざ濡れにいったのでワンピースがビショビショ…。防寒用のパーカーも濡れてしまい後半寒さに震えていました。
サンセットでしたが、オレンジに染まった海が印象的で最高の思い出となりました。
大人も子供もまた絶対に乗りたいね！と言っていました。
ちなみに、初日の夜に予約していたため、子供たちは時差ぼけで帰り道眠くて仕方なかったようです。

The performances were so-so. The seating was not good even though
it was Royal seating. We didn't get our lei as promised. The food
was not very good for the price. The one saving grace was that the
staff was very nice. The young people who delivered the food was
thoughtful and polite and returned to see if we wanted more food.
The mixed drinks were no more than sugar water. I attended the
Sea Life Luau about 5 years ago and it was excellent.

The circle island tour seemed rushed and we didn't stop anywhere once we passed the Dole Plantation. We basically cruised passed all the beaches on the north shore. Diamondhead was looked at from the front side but nothing was really brought up about it. The things we saw were nice but I wish we would have had more time exploring them. Once we got to the PCC this were great. The performers were top notch and the show was very educational and entertaining. The food was excellent and non-stop. The half day at the PCC was more than enough to see everything I wanted to see. Once the tour guide picked us up, we heard a little too much about his personal life for the hour plus ride home. My recommendation is if you want to see the entire island for a tour, don't include the PCC as a stop and just do it on another day.

About 10 people participated, and there were many foreigners besides us, which made it great for enjoying the atmosphere since it wasn't just Japanese people! It was lively! I also recommend being able to enjoy the scenery and sunset while drinking with everyone.

10人くらいで参加しましたが私達以外には外国の方も多くて、日本人ばかりじゃない所が雰囲気を楽しむのによかったです！盛り上がりました！みんなでお酒を飲みながら景色やサンセットが見れるのもオススメ。

I made a reservation because I wanted my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time for our wedding, to see something truly Hawaiian. Since I booked a standard reservation, we arrived 30 minutes early to line up for seats. We were second in line, so we were shown to a good seat. It was a special night at the only ocean view outdoor stage in Waikiki. The fire dance was amazing. My mother dressed up and said she really felt like she was in Hawaii, which made me very happy. She was delighted when she was stopped by one of the performers when she returned from the restroom. The food was also delicious.

わたしたちの結婚式で来てもらったハワイ初めての母に、ハワイらしいものを見てもらいたいと思って予約しました。
ｽﾀﾝﾀﾞｰﾄﾞで予約したため、席は集合３０分前に行って並びました。２番手だったので、良い席に通してもらいました。ワイキキで唯一のオーシャンビューでも野外ステージで、特別な夜でした。ファイアーダンスがすばらしかったです。
母もおしゃれして行って、ハワイに来たという実感があって、ほんとによかったと言ってくれました。化粧室から帰ってきたときに演者の方に通せんぼされて喜んでいました。笑
食事もおいしかったです。

This time, I was able to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, which I hadn't been to in three years with my wife. The price was a special 50th anniversary rate, making it more affordable than usual, and the tour guide was kind and helpful. I think we made some great memories. The deluxe buffet was a good choice, and the shrimp was delicious.

The show after dinner was also fantastic.

　妻と3年振りのハワイで唯一行った事のなかったポリネシア文化センターに行く事が今回

出来ました。価格も50周年価格で通常よりもお得でしたし添乗員の方も親切で良かったです。
良い思い出作りが出来たと思います。ブッフェはデラックスが良かったと思います。
シュリンプが美味しかったです。

食後のショーも最高でした。

Food was wonderful. The show teaches a lot about the first king of Hawaii. Great show. Will do again.

The meeting place was fine since I had prepared by reading other people's reviews. The explanations on the ship were all in English, but they used gestures to help explain, so I could understand most of it. There were not many Japanese passengers, but on the contrary, it made me feel like I was abroad.

The all-you-can-drink option included sparkling wine, so my partner and I ended up finishing about three bottles (laughs). However, the crew members kept refilling our glasses without any unpleasant expressions, and we were able to enjoy the sunset while pleasantly tipsy.

This tour is especially satisfying for those who love alcohol. I will definitely use this service again when I visit Hawaii next time!

集合場所は他の方の口コミで予習していたため、問題ありませんでした。
船内は全て英語での説明ですが、身振り手振りを交えて説明して下さるため、だいたい理解できます。乗客は日本人は少ないですが、逆に海外に来た気分になれました♪
飲み放題はスパークリングワインもあったので、私たちカップルだけでボトル3本くらいあけてしまいました（笑）ですが、クルーの方たちは嫌な顔一つせずどんどんついで下さり、ほろ酔いでサンセットを見ることができました。
特にお酒好きには大満足なツアーなのではないでしょうか。次回ハワイに行ったときも利用させていただきます♪

Since it was my mother and sister's first time in Hawaii, I wanted to show them a wonderful dance show, so I made a reservation. The meal was just okay, but the show was fantastic, especially the hula, and above all, the men's fire dance was incredibly powerful. My 3-year-old son was completely captivated.

母も姉夫婦も初ハワイだったので、やっぱり素敵なダンスショーを見せてあげたいと申し込みました。
食事はまぁまぁでしたが、ショーはフラも素敵だったし、何よりも男性のファイアーダンスが、炎の迫力が凄かったです。
3歳の息子もガン見状態でした。

The Polynesian Cultural Center took about an hour and a half from Waikiki, but the bus guide, who was a student, had knowledge and speaking skills that rivaled a professional. They shared various stories with us the entire way＾＾
And we finally arrived at our destination!
We were on the deluxe tour. The restaurant was separate, and the deluxe buffet was quite good! The drinks were delicious too!
A lady in costume came to our table and sang, which was the best!

And then it was finally time for the dance show!
The venue was very spacious, and we were able to see up close to the stage.
The performance by hundreds of dancers was incredibly powerful!!
I was completely captivated by the fire dance!! I was left in awe of the amazing skills!!
For those who haven't been, I absolutely recommend it＾＾

ポリネシア文化センターはワイキキから１時間半くらいかかりましたが、そこまで連れて行ってくれるバスのガイドさんが、学生さんなのにプロに負けないくらいの知識としゃべりでした。目的地に着くまでずっといろいろなお話をしてくれました＾＾
そして目的地へ到着！
私たちはデラックスのツアーでした。レストランが分かれていて、デラックスのビュッフエはなかなか良かったです！飲み物も美味しかったです！
衣装を着たお姉さんがテーブルへ来て歌を歌ってくれ最高でした！

そしていよいよダンスショー！
会場はとても広く、ステージの近くで見ることができました。
数百人のダンサーさんの踊りは迫力満点でした！！
特にファイアーダンスは目を見開いて見入ってました！！すごい技に口が開きっぱなしでした！！
行ったことない方、絶対おすすめです＾＾

The food was also not great, and there were no alcoholic beverages, which was disappointing. The show was long, and the kids got bored. There were hardly any stalls, making it difficult to pass the time until it ended.

食事もいまいちですし　アルコールなどの飲み物が無く
残念でした。
ショーが長くて子供が飽きてしまいました。
売店なども　ほとんどなく　終わるまで
時間をつぶすのが大変でした

Every time I visit, I ride it!! While it's nice to relax at Waikiki Beach, viewing Waikiki Beach from the water is truly wonderful. The night view from the sunset is worth seeing. (It gets chilly on the water, so women should bring a wrap.)

訪れるたびに毎回乗ります !!
ワイキキビーチでゆっくり過ごすのもいいけれど、海の上からワイキキビーチを眺めるのは本当に素敵。
サンセットからの夜景は一見の価値ありです。
(海上は冷えるので女性は羽織を持った方がいいですよ)

I had a wonderful experience.

The chief host was truly entertaining, and I was laughing from start to finish. I laughed so much that my stomach hurt. I even forgot to eat at the buffet and could only manage one plate.

I enjoyed the Polynesian dance and music, but I think the highlight of the show was the chief's comedic talk. It was filled with warm and witty comments, fun jokes, and stories that resonated with the heart amidst all the laughter.

However, most of the chief's jokes are geared towards adults. There were many small children present, and there were moments when they could participate in the show, but overall, I believe it is primarily an adult-oriented show.

I went with my daughter, but I highly recommend it for couples celebrating anniversaries. The chief will celebrate with you.

When I go to Hawaii again, I would love to attend this show once more.

素晴らしい思い出ができました。

司会のチーフの方が、本当におもしろくて最初から最後まで笑いっぱなしでした。
笑いすぎてお腹が痛くなりました。ビュッフェなのに食べるのを忘れて一皿しか食べられないほどでした。

ポリネシアンダンスや音楽も楽しめましたが、このショーの一番の売りはコメディアンでもあるチーフのトークだと思います。暖かく機転のきいたコメント、楽しい冗談、笑いの中にも心に響くお話と盛りだくさんでした。

ただ、チーフのジョークの内容はほとんどが大人向きです。小さいお子様たちも多くいらしていて、ショーに参加できる場面もありましたが、基本は大人のためのショーだと思います。

私は娘と行きましたが、カップルで記念日の参加はおすすめです。チーフにお祝いしてもらえます。

ハワイに行った時は、また行きたいと思います。

At first, I was unsure whether to choose a one-day plan or just the evening show, but since I was going all the way there, I decided on the one-day plan starting in the morning.
On the bus ride there, there were various explanations, so I wasn't bored and learned a lot of things.
I enjoyed the daytime show as well, and since the place was quite spacious with plenty to see, starting in the morning was a good choice. Conversely, I felt that just doing the evening tour would have been a waste.
For dinner, it was a buffet style, so I could eat a variety of dishes, and I felt the quality was quite high. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also really nice.
The evening show had a storyline and was enjoyable.
The level of dancing was high, and I was glad I came.
There were also items that could only be found here, making shopping fun as well.
If I have the chance to go to Oahu again, I would like to use this service.

最初は、一日プランか夜のショーだけにするか悩みましたが、せっかく行くなら午前中からにしようと一日プランに決めました。
行くまでのバスでは、いろんな説明があり、暇にはならなかったし、いろんなことを知れました。
昼のショーも楽しめて、結構広くて見るとこもいっぱいあったので、午前中からで良かったです。逆に、夜だけのツアーは勿体ないなぁと感じました。
ディナーは、ビュッフェスタイルなので、いろんなものが食べられるし、味もレベルが高いと感じました。レストランの雰囲気もすごく良かったです。
夜のショーは、ストーリーになっていて楽しめました。
ダンスのレベルも高く、来て良かったなぁと思いました。
お店もここにしか売っていない物もあり、ショッピングも楽しかったです。
また、オアフ島に行くことがあれば、利用させてもらいたいと思います。

During dinner, they performed songs and hula right in front of us. The singing was amazing, and I still remember it clearly; I became a fan. The man doing the hula was really cool (laughs). The concert venue was surprisingly small, so it was great to see the stars up close. The photo session afterward was also nice, as I could take pictures with my favorite people, making it a wonderful memory.

ディナー中、目の前で歌やフラを披露してくれました。
歌もすごく良くて、今でもはっきり覚えていてファンになりました。
フラをしている男の人がかっこよかったです(笑)
コンサート会場は意外と小さいので、スターがよく見えて良かったです。
終わった後の写真撮影も、好きな人と撮れるので良い思い出になりました。

Our family of 7 attended the Polynesian cultural center luau and night show. Got great prices and was easy to book on my phone.

We had fun at this Luau and it was a really good show. This was the second one we did and we had high expectations from what others had told us about the show, we felt that the luau at the Westin Maui was better tho.

when we stepped off the plane and walked about 100 ft there was a young girl standing there with a placard and my name was on it smiling. She put them on and said aloha! very friendly!!

The half-day course in the afternoon included a show. We stopped by a souvenir shop on the way, but I wondered if it was a tourist trap... Well, I did buy something, though! I wonder if it was a store that gives Ponta points? If I had known, I could have earned quite a few points. It's a shame. The facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) are very large, so it's impossible to see everything in half a day. The guide who was assigned to us did a great job organizing the program and showing us around. Since we were in a small group, it was comfortable. The show was more impressive than I expected. After going around the PCC and learning about various things, it was easy to understand. It was a bit disappointing that the ice cream during the break ran out quickly and that there was no alcohol during dinner (though I understand why...).

午後からの半日コース、ショー付きでした。往路でお土産屋さんに立ち寄るのですが、ここはtourists' trapかと…。いや、買いましたがｗ。ポンタポイントが付くお店なのかしら？知っていたら随分ポイントになったはず。残念。PCCの施設は非常に大きいので、半日で全てを廻ることはできません。担当になってくれたガイドさんが上手にプログラムを組んで案内してくれます。私たちは小グループだったので、快適でした。ショーは期待以上の迫力。PCCをぐるぐる廻ってお勉強した後なので、色んなことがわかりやすい。休憩時間のアイスクリームがすぐになくなったことと、夕食時にアルコールがないこと（これは仕方ないけど…）がちょっと残念でした。

We gathered at 5 PM and entered the venue, but the actual start was around 6:30 PM, so we waited quite a while. Considering that, the show was just okay. I shouldn't compare it to the Polynesian Center's show, but the show itself lasted about 30 minutes, and the content was better at the Polynesian Center. However, it was nice to see it in Waikiki. The show was on a rooftop, and since it was April, it was pretty cold. The food was decent.

１７時集合で会場入りしたのですが実際のスタートは１８３０頃でずいぶん待ちました。
の、割にはショーはイマイチ。
ポリネシアンセンターのショーと比べたらいけないですがショー自体の時間は３０分くらいでショー内容もポリネシアンセンターの方がよかったです。
でもワイキキの中でみられるのはよかったです。ビルの屋上でのショーで４月でしたのでけっこう寒かったです。
食事はまあまあです。