All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

This catamaran sunset cocktail cruise was very enjoyable. Mai Tai's were great... My husband is still talking about them. Crew was awesome. Boat was comfortable and fireworks were actually really good for a random Tuesday night. Would definitely recommend!

It was a very fantastic and romantic night!

The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and it's a great place to spend a romantic evening. You have a wonderful view of Diamond Head crater and the beautiful shores of Waikiki.

I chose the 3 star dinner cruise, food was great and the staff were entertaining and very professional. As soon as you arrive at the Aloha Tower the staff will take you onto the boat and direct you to the appropriate floor according to the package you select.

As you enjoy your dinner, they have a 2 man band playing local island music and latter they have a jazz duo with a saxophonist. At the end of the night that was a fun Polynesian show and they got everyone in the room up on their feet and dancing.

I would recommend this cruise to everyone, specially for the one looking forward to a romantic night!

We took the dinner cruise on our first night's stay here in Hawaii! It was the best start to our vacation that we could have had! The food was fabulous and the entertainment was superb! We would highly recommend this dinner cruise to kick off anyone's vacation here in the islands!!

This was my second time participating, following last year's trip to Hawaii. The sunset cruise in Hawaii is typically enjoyed on a large ship while dining, but this tour is perfect for those who want to avoid a crowd of Japanese tourists and enjoy an open, thrilling cruise with unlimited drinks. The boat speeds out to sea quite quickly, making it quite exhilarating. With music playing, everyone gets into the groove. There are few Japanese participants, allowing for a unique camaraderie typical of foreigners, making this tour highly recommended. The crew also entertains with jokes, of course, in English... I realized that having at least a basic level of English conversation skills enhances the experience even more. I would love to join this tour again on my next trip to Hawaii.

去年のハワイ旅行に引き続き、2回目の参加でした。ハワイのサンセットクルーズは、大型船で食事を楽しみながらというのが王道。しかし、日本人だらけはイヤ、開放的でスリリングなクルーズを楽しみたい、お酒飲み放題がいい、という人にはもってこいのツアーです。結構なスピードで沖まで進むので、かなりスリリング。音楽をかけながら、みんなノリノリ。日本人は少なく、ガイジン特有の意気投合が楽しめるオススメのツアーです。クルーも冗談を交えながら、楽しませてくれます。もちろん、英語で・・・。日常会話程度の英語力があれば、さらに楽しめると痛感しました。次回のハワイ旅行でもまた参加したいツアーです。

I participated in the VIP course. As expected, it was a very enjoyable experience from the food to the show. The addition of hula made it a truly unique Hawaiian entertainment experience.

VIPのコースで参加しました。評判通り、食事からショーまで　とても楽しい体験でした。フラも加わり、ハワイならではのエンターテイメントに　とても良かったです。

We participated in the evening for our honeymoon. I chose the deluxe course because I had heard great reviews about the food. Perhaps I had high expectations, but there weren't that many dishes, and the food wasn't surprisingly delicious... However, there were items like unlimited crab and roast beef, which are not something you can easily find, so I was quite satisfied. It was also fun to try local dishes from each island.

The show was about an hour and a half long, with a storyline that made me tear up from the beginning. My husband was in tears too, haha. The fire dance was especially moving!

On the bus ride there, a student acted as our guide and shared various stories, so we were never bored. It was a bit far from Waikiki, but it felt like a little trip. The excellent service was impressive, just like in Japan.

Overall, I felt the price, including transportation, meals, and the show, was a bit high. I would be happier if it were a little cheaper.

ハネムーンにて、夜から参加しました。デラックスコースは料理が美味しいと口コミがあったので、デラックスにしました！期待しすぎたせいか、品数もそれほど多くなく、料理は驚くほど美味しいというわけではありませんでした…しかしカニやローストビーフ食べ放題など、なかなか食べられない物がありまぁ満足です。各島の郷土料理などもあり楽しかったです。
ショーは約1時間半たっぷりの内容で、ストーリーになっており序盤からウルウルしてしまいました。旦那も号泣してました笑
ファイヤーダンスは特に感動です！
行きのバスでは、学生がガイドとして、ずっと様々な話をしてくださり、飽きなかったです。ワイキキから少し遠いですが小旅行みたいでした。日本のような素晴らしい接客が印象的でした。
全体的に送迎、食事、ショー含めてのお値段としては若干高いと感じました。もう少し安かったら嬉しいですね。

I was the only one participating alone, but I had a great time. I joined with the mindset that it would be fine to just take some photos. There were mostly foreigners, but everyone was lively and having fun. The sunset was beautiful, so I think it became a nice memory. However, it gets cold, so you'll need something to wear over your clothes, and women might find shorts a bit tight. I had a towel that I borrowed from the hotel, which worked perfectly as a lap blanket. I was also lucky to catch a glimpse of the rainbow. I would love to participate again, but next time with someone!

一人での参加は私だけでしたが楽しめました。
写真でも撮ってればいいやぐらいの気持ちで参加しました。
外人ばかりでしたが個々に陽気に盛り上がっていました。
サンセットがきれいだったのでいい思い出になったと思います。ただ寒くなるので羽織るもの必要とあと女性は短パンはきついかも。私はホテルから借りていたタオルがあったのでそれをひざ掛け代わりにしていたらちょうどよかったです。レインボーも運よくうっすら見れてラッキーでした。また参加したいです。でも次回は誰かと！！

My 80-year-old father really wanted to go, so I participated alone. It seems that he visited the Polynesian Cultural Center during his first trip to Hawaii, and after many decades, he was very pleased to see how much it had changed. The grounds were beautiful, the theater was spacious, and the dance show was wonderful. However, he felt that the dinner buffet was somewhat lacking.

80歳になる父がどうしても行きたいというので独りで参加しました。
初めてハワイに行った際に訪れたようで何十年振りのポリネシアン文化センターはとても様変わりをしており、敷地内は綺麗で劇場も広くダンスショーも素晴らしかったととても喜んでました。ただ、夕食のバイキングは今一だったようです。

Perfect for all ages!
Chief's Luau was a awesome experience! We had an amazing time. The show is really entertaining, the food is good and the staff is great.
The location is perfect, beautiful views and great pictures.
Everyone enjoyed the night and came back home with great memories.
The Chief is the best part of the night, he put on a great show!

I would recommend this show to everyone!

My husband, myself, and our two children (ages 4 and 2) participated, along with a total of 8 people including my husband's parents and his brother and sister-in-law. Since half of us were first-timers to Hawaii, we considered the Polynesian Cultural Center, but we thought it might be tough for the kids to stay out late watching the final show and then return to the hotel close to midnight. Staying at the Hilton was also a deciding factor.

The PDF for the meeting point indicated that it was the chapel, but currently, we gather directly at the venue. If possible, it would be great to correct this to avoid confusion for those who come later.

Upon arriving at the venue, we were given shell necklaces and fresh flower leis (only for the Golden Circle) to wear, and we took commemorative photos with the dancers. It cost $20, and although it felt a bit large, the photos turned out so well that I wondered if they had been edited (laughs). They even came to show us on an iPad.

Once seated, we were served welcome drinks, including Mai Tais (non-alcoholic options are available). I don't think the alcohol was very strong. The admission ticket included two drink vouchers, and additional orders could be placed for about $12. However, the cocktails felt a bit plain without flowers or fruits, so I was fine with just two. The food was okay, but there seemed to be too many types of meat. The fruits were popular and ran out quickly. The cake was, as expected, very sweet (laughs). Those in the Golden Circle were allowed to line up first to get their servings.

The show was in a much smaller venue than the Cultural Center, which allowed us to see everything up close, and we were very satisfied. During the final fire show, I could really feel the heat when the flames from the dancers' torches passed nearby. Afterward, the dancers were in the hallway and took photos with us. I was surprised to see that many of them were quite short (they seemed taller on stage).

We went on the last day, and since the show ended at 8:30 PM, those with early flights on the day of departure can still do some last-minute shopping in Waikiki! I highly recommend it!

主人、私、子供（4歳と2歳）
主人の両親と主人の弟夫妻の合計8人で参加しました。
半数の4人が初ハワイの為、ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターと
迷いましたが、ポリネシアンは最後のショーまで見るとホテルへ
戻るのが深夜近くになってしまうので子供が可愛そうかな・・・
というのとヒルトンに宿泊している事が決め手になりました。

こちらの集合場所のpdfには集合場所がチャペルとなっていましたが
現在は会場に直接集合なので可能であれば訂正していただけると
後から行かれる方が混乱しないかと思います。

会場へ向かうと貝殻のネックレスと生花のレイ（ゴールデンサークルのみ）
を首から下げてもらいダンサーの方と記念写真を撮りました。20ドルでした
ので購入しましたが（ちょっとサイズが大きいかな？）、写りが良すぎて
修正入ってるのかな？と思った程でした（笑）iPadで見せに来ましたし。

席に通されると、ウエルカムドリンクのマイタイ（ノンアルコールもあります）
が配られます。アルコールはそんなに強くなかったと思います。
入場チケットに2枚ドリンク券がついていて、追加オーダーも出来ますが
12ドル位だったかと。その割には花もフルーツも無い質素な感じ（笑）の
カクテルなので私は2杯で十分でした。食事はまあまあかな？何というか肉の
種類が多すぎるかな。フルーツは人気ですぐ無くなってしまう感じでした。
ケーキは、思った通り激甘でした（笑）
ゴールデンサークルの人から優先的に並んで取りに行ってました。

ショーはカルチャーセンターよりだいぶ小さい会場だったので近くで見れて
大満足でした。最後のファイヤーショーではダンサーの持つタイマツの火が
近くを通る時、熱さをとても感じました。終わってからダンサーの方が廊下に
いて写真を一緒に撮ってくれました。意外と皆さん、身長低い方なんだなと
思いました。（舞台では大きく感じました）

最終日に見に行きましたが,終わった時間が20：30だったので帰国日にフライト
が早くてワイキキに行けない人にも最後の買い物行けますよ！おススメです！

The pleasant sea breeze and the setting sun felt absolutely wonderful. They kept offering us unlimited Mai Tais, and I ended up getting quite tipsy. The people I met were friendly, taking photos of each other! It was a fun time. I definitely recommend it for anyone who isn't prone to seasickness.

心地よい潮風と沈んで行く夕日が最高に気持ち良かったです。飲み放題のマイタイもどんどんすすめてくれて、結構酔ってしまいました。一緒になった方々もフレンドリーで写真を撮ってあげたり撮られたり！楽しい一時でした。船が弱い方以外なら是非おすすめです。

We participated as a group of five adults. We arrived about 15 minutes before check-in and were waiting in line, but we were told to step aside because "the reservation is only for two people." I mentioned that we had already completed payment for five and presented the printed voucher, but they said they needed to confirm with the captain, so we were made to wait on the beach until just before departure. In the end, we were able to board, but the boat was nearly full, and there were no seats available together, so the five of us had to sit separately, which diminished the enjoyment.

The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful, and the breeze was pleasant. Although there were many clouds that day and it wasn't a beautiful sunset, I think the tour content would have been good if there hadn't been any troubles.

Also, after making the reservation, I received emails for confirmation and re-confirmation, but I would have appreciated it more if I had been informed about the total cost breakdown based on the rate used for calculation.

Having participated in various tours before, this was the first time I experienced something like this, so I rated it two stars.

大人５名で参加しました。チェックインの15分位前には到着し、並んでいたのですが、「予約が２名でしか入ってない」とのことで、列を外れて待つように言われました。５名分の支払いは終わっています！と言って印刷して持っていたバウチャーを差し出しましたが、キャプテンに確認しないとダメだとのことで、出航直前まで浜辺で待たされました。結局乗船出来ましたが、ほぼ満席で、まとまって空いている席がなく、５人はバラバラに座ることになり、楽しさ半減しました。
海から眺めるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドの景色はきれいで、風も気持ちよく、当日は雲が多くてきれいなサンセットではありませんでしたが、トラブルがなければツアー内容は良かったと思います。
あと…申し込み後に予約確認、再確認とメールをいただきましたが、いくらのレートで計算されたのか、ツアー総計の明細をお知らせ頂ければもっと良かったかなと思います。
今まで色々なツアーに参加して、初めての出来事でしたので今回は辛口で星２つとさせていただきました。

When I go to Hawaii, I always make sure to watch Polynesian dance. The prices here are reasonable, and you can have dinner and enjoy various experiences, making it a full day of fun. We used it for half a day, but we had a great time. However, it was a pity that photography was not allowed during the show.

ハワイに行くときは必ずポリネシアダンスを鑑賞しています。ここは価格も安く、晩ご飯も食べられ、様々な体験もすることができるので一日楽しめます。私達は半日での利用でしたが、十分に楽しめました。ただ、ショーの上演中は撮影ができないのが残念でした。

The winds and waves of Waikiki that you can't experience on a large ship. It was a wonderful time, as if I were in a scene from a movie, with two cool men steering the yacht and entertaining us. There were only two groups of Japanese people, while the foreigners were dancing to the music and everyone was really into it. Just watching was fun. This was a tour that made me feel like, "This is Hawaii!"

大きな船では味わえない、ワイキキの風と波。
かっこいい男性二人がヨットの舵取りと接待をして、まるで映画のワンシーンの中にいるような素晴らしい時間でした。日本人は二組だけで、やはり外国の方は音楽にあわせて踊ったり、皆ノリノリでした。見ているだけで楽しかったです。
これがハワイ！と感じられるツアーでした。

Since I didn't have much time, I decided to go to a Polynesian show in the city on my last day in Hawaii. The fire show was very impressive, and the hula dancers were all beautiful, which was great.

時間がないので街中でポリネシアンショーと思いハワイ最終日に行かせていただきました。ファイアーショーはとても迫力ありフラは綺麗な方ばかりでよかったですよ。

We participated as a family, from our 5-year-old and 2-year-old children to those over 70. It was a voyage that the kids could enjoy with excitement. The sunset was amazing! We want to join again!

５才と２さいの子供から70才過ぎまで家族で参加しました。
子供もキャッキャと楽しめる航海でした。
サンセットも最高！また参加したいです！

The all-you-can-drink Mai Tais were great, and I got to see the best sunset while enjoying the refreshing breeze from the yacht! It was also nice that there were not many Japanese people around.

マイタイ飲み放題で、最高のサンセットが見れて、ヨットの風が気持ち良く凄く良かったです！日本人が少なかったのも良かったです

Second only to the polynesion cultural center.A very tight and clean performance, easy to enjoy.

Great reception for our first time in Oahu. !!!!!!!!!! **********

great luau and very entertaining
for all ages. would come back again

I splurged on a premium seat.
I was seated in the front row center and enjoyed the show.
However, there were many people from other countries,
and I couldn't say that the conversation flowed with the Americans and Australians at my table.
(It's probably because I can't speak English.)
The luau was wonderful, especially the final fire dance, which was spectacular.
The food was just okay.
I'm glad I decided to participate.

奮発してプレミア席にしました。
中央最前列の席となり、ショーを楽しめました。
ただし、他国からの方も多く、
自分はアメリカ国内の方、オーストラリアからの方と同じテーブルで、
会話は弾んだと言えませんでした。
（自分が英語が話せないのでしょうがないですが）
ルアウは素晴らしく、とくにラストのファイアーダンスは圧巻でした。
料理はまあまあでした。
思い切って参加できてよかったです。

This was the first luau any of us had ever been to. It was an awesome dinner and show. They weren't stingy on the alcohol and everyone was very nice. A highlight of the show was the guy that juggled knives while they were on fire. After the show, the dancers came out to meet and take pictures! I would definitely recommend this show to anyone!

I had been interested for a while, but this was my first time participating. It was better than I expected. I want to join another course next time.

以前より気になっていたが、今回が初めての参加。
想像以上に良かったです。
次回も別のコースで参加したいです。

On the evening of the day I arrived in Honolulu, I quickly made a reservation for a cruise. I enjoyed my first cruise in Hawaii! The two male staff members were cheerful and lively. The sky and ocean were a brilliant blue, but as the sun began to set, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the sparkling surface of the water created a beautiful scene, making me feel very happy from the very first day!

ホノルル到着した日の夕方、早速クルーズの予約を入れました。ハワイで初クルーズを楽しめました！男性2名のスタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれてました。真っ青な青空と海でしたが、少しずつ夕日が沈んでいき、ワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッド、キラキラと光る水面と、とても美しくて初日からとても幸せな気分になりました♪

I think it's natural for people to have different evaluations of a dance show, but for me, it felt neither good nor bad, just about what you would expect for the price. I was very disappointed with the dinner buffet because I was hoping for a wider variety of menu options, including desserts.

ダンスショーは人によって評価が異なることは当然だと思うが、私にとっては、可もなく不可もなく、値段相応かな・・・という感じを受けた。
夕食のビュッフェについては、もっと多くのメニュー(スイーツを含む)があることを期待していたため、大変ショックだった。

The Japanese guide on the bus gave us a tour of the streets of Hawaii, making the journey feel quick! After we arrived, there were plenty of attractions to enjoy until the evening show! The Japanese student guide was charming and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. I was also happy to have the experience of hula dancing!

The show was simply breathtaking! It had more impact than any other show, and by the end, I was so moved that I even shed a few tears. I highly recommend it to people of all ages!

行きのバスから日本人ガイドの方がハワイの町並みを案内してくれたのであっという間の道のりでした！到着してからは夜のショーまではアトラクションがいっぱい！！！！日本人学生のガイドの方も愛嬌があり知識が豊富でいろいろと勉強になりました〜。フラの体験ができたのも嬉しかったです！
ショーは圧巻の一言！！迫力がどこのショーよりもあり、最後には感動し涙すら出ました。。どんな世代の人にもオススメします！

This is my second time participating. The first time was many years ago, so I thought I would join again. I believe the quality was still high and wonderful. It included a VIP dinner, and the food was delicious, which made me very satisfied. If I could wish for anything, it would be to have one more person... or to have been able to watch a little longer.

2回目の参加です。1回目はもう何年も前なので、もう一度参加してみようと思いました。変わらず質は高くすばらしかったと思います。VIPディナー付きでしたが、お料理もおいしくて大変満足しました。欲を言えば、もう1人・・とか、もう少し長く見てたかったです。

Had a wonderful time. Great show. Would go back again.

I had visited Hawaii several times, but I hadn't had the chance to go recently... This time, I participated because it was a trip with my mother. We took a different route than usual and headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center☆ I was surprised by how many people were there! The buffet was just okay... (since we participated in the standard option). However, the show was moving!! As the sun set and the lights came on, it created a wonderful atmosphere. Watching the staff dance while sweating made the two hours fly by❤ I thought the night was better than during the day. I'm planning to come back to Hawaii next year, and I want to bring some friends with me then!

　何度かハワイには訪れていましたが、なかなか行く機会がなくて・・・
今回は母親との二人旅でしたので、是非という事もあり参加しました。
いつもとは違う道を進み、いざポリネシア文化センターへ☆
思っていたより人がおおくてビックリ！！
ビュッフェはまあ、こんなもんかと・・・（スタンダード参加なので）
でも、ショーは感動！！でした。日も暮れてライトアップしたら情緒があり、
スタッフが汗だくで踊っているのを観ていたらあっという間の２時間❤
お昼間より夜の方が、私はいいように思いました。
来年また、ハワイに来る予定ですので、その時のメンバーを連れて行きたいと
思いまーす！！

The stunning and graceful Hawaiian women performing hula captivated not only me, a man, but surely all the audience members. In particular, that unique hip-swaying dance was both alluring and truly representative of traditional hula. The highlight was the male dancers' fire performances, which are said to be acrobatic. That scene is still vividly etched in my mind; it was that impressive. The next time I visit Hawaii, I definitely want to make sure to see this luau show again.

容姿端麗で、可憐なハワイアン女性のフラダンスに魅了されたのは、男性の私だけでなくすべての観客が感じていたことでしょう。特に、あの独特の腰を振る踊りはなまめかしくもあり、これこそ伝統のフラダンスと言えるでしょう。圧巻は、男性踊りの火を使った曲芸とも言われるもの。いまだにこの光景が脳裡にしっかりと焼き就いています。それだけ印象的だったのです。次回もハワイを訪れた際には、このルアウショウだけは必ず観賞したいと思っています。