All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

It was written that we would enjoy ourselves from the afternoon, but we hardly had any time. When we were going, we stopped by a place that was like a pearl center, and they said it was the only one, but there were plenty of others. I thought it would have been better if we had gone to the Polynesian Center earlier instead.

Also, the guide was really hyped up until we got to the pearl center, but when most people didn’t buy any pearls, their mood dropped significantly, which was funny in a different way.

The Polynesian Center was very enjoyable, but they said that deluxe guests could see behind the scenes. However, the dinner time and the time to see behind the scenes almost overlapped, so if I wanted to see behind the scenes, I would have very little time for dinner. In the end, I couldn’t see behind the scenes at all. The show was magnificent.

昼から満喫って書いてありましたがほとんど時間ありませんでした。
行く時に真珠センターみたいなところに寄られここしかないと言ってましたが他にもいくらでもありました。そこに寄るなら早くポリネシアセンターに行ってくれればいいのにと思いました。
また、ガイドの人が真珠センターに行くまではテンションあげあげだったのに真珠センターでほとんどの人が真珠を買わなかったらメッチャテンションがさがったのが違う意味で笑えた。
ポリネシアセンターは非常に楽しかったですがデラックスの人は裏方も見れますと言われたけど夕飯の時間と裏方を見れる時間がほぼかぶってて裏方見ようと思うと夕飯の時間が少ないといった感じで結局裏方は見れませんでした。ショーは素晴しかったです。

A while ago, there were quite a few Polynesian shows around Waikiki, but recently they have significantly decreased. I wanted to see a show here at least once during my trip to Hawaii, so I attended the Twilight Show with five friends, and it was enjoyable as I had hoped. Next time, I might try participating in the daytime attractions as well.

一昔前ならポリネシアンショーってワイキキ界隈で結構あったのですが最近ではめっきり減ってしまいました。ハワイに行ったら一回はここのショーは見てみたいと思い友人５人でトワイライトショーに参加しましたが期待通りで楽しめました。次回は昼間のアトラクションにも参加してみようかな。

During my trip to Hawaii during Golden Week, I made a reservation in advance from Japan to participate. I boarded the boat directly from the beach at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and enjoyed the wonderful scenery. Since I was the last to board, there were no seats available, and I ended up sitting at the back of the boat, but it was the best spot. I was lucky to be in a place where I could stretch my legs and take in the view. I highly recommend this for anyone going to Hawaii. You will get wet when boarding, so it's a good idea to wear beach sandals. It gets cold after sunset, so bringing a long-sleeve shirt is advisable.

ゴールデンウィークにハワイに旅行した時に、事前に日本より予約して参加しました。
シェラトンワイキキホテルのビーチから直接船に乗り、素晴らしい景色を楽しみました
最後に乗ったので、席がなく船の後方に座ったのですが、それが最高　足をのばして
景色を見渡せる場所でラッキーでした
ハワイに行かれる方はぜひおすすめします　
乗るときに濡れますので、ビーチサンダルで参加するとよいです。日暮れから寒くなりますので長袖を持っていくとよいです

A great excursion from the bustle of Waikiki. There was so much to see and do for everyone in the family including our 3 year old. Well done Polynesian Cultural Center we will definitely book this again when we return to Honolulu.

I actually wanted to upgrade, but there were groups from other countries, so I gave up. The alcohol was all-you-can-drink, and I ended up drinking too much. The show was for adults, but I enjoyed the hula dance show and other performances.

本当はグレードアップしたかったのですが他国から団体さんがいて断念。
アルコールも飲み放題で、ついついのみすぎました。
ショーは大人向け？でしたがフラダンスショーなどは楽しめました

It was my first visit in 26 years. Since I've been learning hula for the past three years, I really wanted to see a luau during this trip to Hawaii, so I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. I chose a higher grade seating to get the best view possible. Although I was told the meals would be different, to be honest, I didn't notice much difference. However, the seats were very close to the stage, which was quite impressive. The story-driven content kept my husband engaged and he seemed moved by it. It was great to experience such a classic Hawaiian option after a long time!

26年ぶりの再訪。フラを3年前から習っているため、今回の渡ハではどうしてもルアウを観たくて、ポリネシアンセンターに行きました。出来るだけ良い席で観たかったため、グレードの良い方にしました。食事も違うとの説明でしたが、はっきり言ってあまり違いはなかったように思います。ただ席は舞台にかなり近くて、迫力満点でした。ストーリー仕立ての内容で夫も飽きることなく、感動していた様子。コテコテのハワイのオプション、久々に行って良かった〜！

Was looked after from the moment we walked on board bus with great commentary. Got to see and feel the great islands. When visiting Oahu would recommend highly as a must see.

Highly recommend! I've been to Hawaii multiple times and this was my first time on this dinner cruise. The views of Waikiki from the boat are a must. The show was great and so was the food.

It was everything we thought it would be. Just beautiful. Would do it again.

Very interesting and enjoyable day, with a lovely lunch. The Breath of Life show was absolutely amazing and I would recommend it to anyone travelling to Honolulu.

The opening was significantly delayed from the schedule. However, everyone was spending their time ordering drinks and enjoying themselves. With Michael's welcome, we had the customary commemorative photo, and then finally the park opened! The show exceeded expectations, and there were few Japanese guests, but everyone was really into it and it was overwhelming. The slightly chubby Elvis had an incredible spirit of service, going around to all the seats and shaking hands! The audience was thrilled! We had a wonderful time, and I highly recommend it.

予定よりかなり遅れての開演でした。
でも、飲み物を注文したりして皆さんそれなりに時間を使っていらっしゃいました。
マイケルのお出迎えで恒例の記念撮影、それからいよいよ開園！
ショーは期待以上に盛り上がり、お客も日本人は少なく皆さんノリノリで圧倒されるほど。
チョット太めのエルビスはサービス精神が凄く、全員の席を廻り握手！お客も大喜び！
楽しい時間を過ごしました、とってもお勧めです。

The crew was really cheerful and fun! I had a great time with the other passengers. The waves were high and we got soaked, but it was a memorable cruising experience.

クルーたちはほんとに陽気で楽しい！
周りの乗客とともに楽しいひと時を過ごしました。
波が高くてずぶぬれになりましたが、思い出に残るクルージングでした。

This is my third time participating with six people. Gradually, my feelings are escalating, but the food is disappointing. Even if it's not delicious, I would like to see a greater variety.

6人で参加　此れで3回目です　段々気もちがエスカレートとは、食事が残念です。美味しい物でなくとも種類を多くして頂きたいです。

The cruise was extremely relaxing and scenic. Seeing Fern Grotto was totally magical, it's unlike anything we'd ever seen before. The botanical gardens at Smith's are breathtaking, and the food at the Luau was to die for! We really enjoyed ourselves, and the show was the perfect ending to our Hawaiian Luau experience!

The children were captivated by the show. It's a shame that I couldn't understand the details since the narration was in English. We opted for the deluxe meal, and everything was delicious. Everyone was disappointed because they didn't know that I couldn't drink alcohol (laughs).

子供たちがショーに夢中になっていました。ナレーションが英語なので細かいところまで分からず残念。
食事はデラックスにしましたがどれも美味しかったです。
お酒が飲めないことを全員知らなかったので大人たちはガッカリしていました（笑）

So Baffled how We wede crammed into this vessel. No enough seats. All of the patron made the best of it. Not entirely sure ic they ment to over book us or not.

we had an awesome time at the Smith's Luau, the food and the miti was great. I would defenitely do it again and highly recommend

The food was great, but the service was fantastic! Brina really made out night special! Thank you so much!

I think buffets might not suit Japanese people's tastes. The Polynesian show was good, but it felt a bit long, didn't it? I got a little bored. However, it might be nice to experience at least once. I wonder if there are many repeat visitors.

ビュッフェが日本人には、口に合わないと思います。
ポリネシアショーは、良かったですが、少し長いかな？
あきちゃいました。
でも、1度くらいは、いいかな？
リピーターはすくないかなぁ

I thought it would be a dinner show while having a meal, but instead, there was an outdoor buffet and hula dance lesson, followed by a show after the meal. The food was varied and reasonably tasty. It felt like an overseas buffet! I was able to participate in the hula dance lesson, which was a valuable experience. It was fun. The show featured many well-known songs by artists like Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley, so I think people of all ages, from parents to young people, can enjoy it without getting bored. Lastly, there was also an opportunity for photos, which added to the value. I believe it's a show that can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old.

食事をしながらのディナーショーかと思えば、野外でブッフェ＆フラダンスレッスン、食事後にショーがありました。食事は種類が豊富でまぁまぁおいしかったです。海外のブッフェ！という感じです。フラダンスレッスンは参加することができて、貴重な体験になりました。楽しかったです。ショーはガガやエルビスプレスリーなど、知ってる曲をたくさん歌ってくれたので、両親から若者まで飽きずに楽しむことができると思います。最後に写真撮影もできるので、お得感がとてもあります。老若男女楽しむことができるショーではないかと思います。

Very friendly greeting, after a long flight was a great pick me up for my wife! our greeter walked us to our connecting flight to make sure we got to the right spot for the next flight and was very friendly and informative. Very nice way to start our vacation!

⚫︎Since we stayed near the Royal Hawaiian Center, we walked to the venue while shopping.
⚫︎We chose the buffet plan for our family of four (me, my wife, our 6-year-old son, and my mother-in-law).
⚫︎I had imagined a hula dance show and buffet inside the hall, but it turned out to be a hula dance show outside, possibly due to the rain, in an event tent. Initially, I felt a bit deceived and thought it was a mistake, but as the show started and I enjoyed Hawaiian songs and dances while eating, my spirits lifted. Before I knew it, I was bonding with unfamiliar foreigners and Japanese, thoroughly enjoying the show. Near the end of the show, a few people were picked up (I raised my hand with my son) and received hula dance instruction, culminating in a dance performance.
⚫︎We were guided to the rock show venue, where Gaga (this time?) welcomed us in an extravagant outfit, followed by a photo session with the staff (for a commemorative book after the show). After that, we relaxed and chatted until the show began.
⚫︎The rock show lived up to its reputation, with performances by Gaga, Elvis, and Michael that were faithful yet original, receiving thunderous applause. The sound and stage equipment, as well as the quality of the dancers, were impeccable. The MC performances, which the actual stars would never do, kept the audience laughing. Additionally, the traditional Hawaiian dance was powerful and left us in awe. As the show neared its end, Elvis walked down the line offering handshakes to the audience, and since I love rock 'n' roller Elvis, I leaned forward to shake his hand and was able to do so.
...At first, everyone might think, "Why get so excited over mere impersonators?" but you'll understand once you go.
⚫︎The answer is that all the impersonators move in perfect sync with the clips shown on the left and right screens. Michael's dance performance showcases movements that are just like the real thing.
⚫︎After the show, I thought it was over after purchasing a photo with Gaga (optional), but as I headed to the exit, the three of them were waiting with pens in hand.
⚫︎Thinking this was a chance, I bought the photo and quickly got their signatures on it, and we took plenty of commemorative photos together.
⚫︎It's just an impersonator show, but their enthusiasm is different.

I highly recommend it!*\(^o^)/*

⚫︎ロイヤルハワイアンセンター近くに滞在ホテルがあったため、徒歩で買い物をしながら会場入りしました。
⚫︎プランはブッフェプランで家族4人（僕・妻・6才長男・義母）
⚫︎想像してたのは、ホール内でのフラダンスショー&ブッフェだと思ってましたが、ホール外で、雨のせいなのか、イベント用テント内でのフラダンスショーでした。
しかし、最初は騙された感があり、失敗したと思ってましたが、ショーが始まり、いざ真近でハワイアンソングや、ダンスを食べながら見てるうちに、気持ちも上がり⤴︎いつの間にか知らない外国人や日本人と意気投合し楽しいショーを満喫できました。
ショーの終わりに近づくと何人かピックアップされ（僕は長男と自ら挙手し）フラダンスの手ほどきをしてもらい、最後にダンスをしました。
⚫︎ロックショーの会場に案内され、始めにガガ（今回は？）が奇抜なファッションでお出迎え、そして一緒にスタッフによる撮影（ショー終わり後の記念ブックのため）
その後は、ショー始まるまでゆっくり会場を歓談。
⚫︎ロックショーは評判通りに、ガガ・エルビス・マイケルのパフォーマンスが忠実でありながら、オリジナルなパフォーマンスも交えて、大喝采でした。
ロックショーは音響設備・舞台設備・ダンサーの質の高さ、全てに於いて、文句のつけようがありませんでした。実際の本人達はするはずがない、オーディエンスに対してのMCパフォーマンスは、笑いが絶えませんでした。
また、ハワイ伝統のダンスは迫力があり、圧倒されっぱなしです。
ショーの終わりに近づいて、エルビスがオーディエンスに握手サービスで1列歩くのですが、僕はロックン・ローラー・エルビスが大好きなので身を乗り出して握手を求め、握手をいただきました。
・・・みなさんも初めは、タダのそっくりさんに、そんなにハシャグ
かァア？って思うでしょうけど、行けば分かります。
⚫︎答えは、そっくりさん全員が、左右のスクリーンに写し出されるPV一部分と狂いもなく同じ動きをすることです。
マイケルのダンスパフォーマンスは
本人そのものの動きを見せてくれます。
⚫︎ショーも終わりガガと一緒に撮った写真を購入（任意です）して終わりかと思いながら、出口に向うと、彼ら3人がサイペンを持って待ってくれていました。
⚫︎これはチャンスと思い、写真を購入して、早速サインを写真にしてもらい、彼らと記念撮影もたっぷりできました。
⚫︎たかが、そっくりさんショーですが、彼らの意気込みが違います。

オススメします*\(^o^)/*

This luau was beyond our expectations. We went for the gold seating (worth it). We had a table right up front. Upon entering we were able to learn a few hula moves with the poi balls and do some shopping with local vendors. Open bar! All you could drink all through dinner. Hula dancers before and during dinner. Group hula lesson - fun! Buffet food was good - dessert delicious. Show after dinner was spectacular!! We also went to the plantation a couple of hours before the luau started to enjoy a tour of the old plantation house (with shops) and did some run tasting. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this event.

Be prepared for a long day. Did not get back to hotel until 11pm. Night show was excellent and luau was fun. The food at the luau was a bit disappointing.

A Japanese exchange student came to be our guide. The journey took about 2 hours, but the conversation was interesting, which made it enjoyable. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

日本人の留学生がガイドになってきてくれました。約２Ｈの移動でしたが話が面白くてよかったです。また機会があれば利用してみたいです。

Even though it's called "All Day," we were picked up at the hotel at 1:40 PM and arrived around 3:00 PM. The attractions in each region were only held for Samoa and New Zealand, while the other regional attractions had just a few people. The night show was very moving.

Also, at the theater introducing Hawaii's nature, we couldn't enter from the beginning of the screening due to the previous tour running late, so we were very disappointed that we couldn't see everything.

オールデイと言ってもホテルへ13:40に迎えに来てもらい、15:00頃到着。各地域のアトラクションも、サモアとニュージーランドしか行なわれず、他の地域のアトラクションは、人が数人居ただけ。ナイトショーは、とても感動しました。
あと、ハワイの自然を紹介するシアターには、その前の見学の時間が押して上映の最初から入れず、全てを見ることが出来なかったので、とても残念でした。

I had heard from acquaintances that this show was enjoyable, and it truly was a fun showtime. My parents, who are in their 80s and use a wheelchair, were well accommodated without feeling any inconvenience. The staff who guided us were familiar with our hometown, which made us feel a sense of familiarity and warmth.

知人から、このショーが楽しいと聞いていたとうりで、楽しいショータイムでした。参加したのが、80代の両親で、車いす使用ですが、不自由の感じさせない対応でよかったし、案内のスタッフの方が、自分たちの地元を知っている人で、親しみを感じました。

Had a great time! Would recommend to everyone! Show was way better than we expected! Dinner was great! Views were incredible!

My husband and I participated in the standard plan. Since it was our arrival day, we did our best to kill time until the evening and joined this tour. The bus driver was apparently a cousin of former sumo champion Akebono. Upon arrival, we managed to catch a movie that started at 5 PM, which was about 15 minutes long. This is definitely a must-see. We were very satisfied. After that, we had a meal, which was quite tasty. However, it was a shame that my husband couldn't drink beer, and it seemed like he didn't enjoy the subsequent dance show as much. The show had a storyline and was quite wonderful, but I think it would have been more enjoyable with some drinks. The show was enjoyable due to its narrative. On the way back, we took a different bus than the one we came on, and during the show, the driver was looking for the bus passengers towards the end. It seemed like he was trying to ensure a smooth return, but it felt a bit rushed and strange. The return trip felt quick, and we arrived in Waikiki in no time. It was a whirlwind tour from evening to night, but I think it was just right for killing time on our arrival day.

夫とふたりでスタンタードプランに参加。到着日だったので頑張って夕方まで時間を潰しこのツアーに参加しました。迎えのバスのドライバーさんが元横綱の曙さんの従弟ということでした。到着してまず滑り込みで5時からの映画15分くらいでしたが鑑賞。これは絶対必見です。大満足でした。それから食事でしたがそこそこ美味しかったです。ただやはり夫はビールを飲めないのが残念で、その後のダンスショーもいまいち楽しめなかったようです。ストーリー性のあるものでそれなりに素晴らしかったのですがお酒が入っていたらもっと違ったノリで見ることができたように思います。ショーはストーリー性のあるもので楽しめました。帰りは行きとは違う別のバスですが、こちらはまたショーの鑑賞中、終盤にドライバーさんがバスの乗客を探されてました。恐らく帰りスムーズに行くようにとのことでしょうがなんだかせかされているようで変な感じでした。帰りは早く感じるものであっという間にワイキキに着きました。夕方から夜にかけての弾丸のようなツアーでしたが到着日で時間を潰すにはちょうどいいと思います。

I've been to a lot of luaus. This one was okay. Food was average but nothing special. Buffet was hot and line went quickly.
Show was very good although not what most people would expect for a Luau. The show was a portrayal of how the first people came to Kauai. Very good but would have liked to seen more traditional dances.
The train ride is a waste of $18 and 45 minutes. would not recommend taking it at all unless you like to see pigs and chickens.

Staff was efficient and friendly.

Probably would not go back to this luau again.