All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The service, food and show was great. We enjoyed dinner at Gaylord's.

The food was great. One of the few places that offers authentic island food still. The performances were cool...offers a good quick history lesson. The grounds are pretty...peacocks were really cool...you can stand very close to them.

I've always wanted to ride a catamaran. Whenever I go to Hawaii, I end up packing my schedule too tightly and miss the sunset, watching the catamarans return to the beach with envy.

This time was my first experience, and it was amazing to enjoy a drink on board while looking at the deep blue sea and watching the setting sun... it was the best.

I definitely want to ride it again next time.

ずっと乗りたかったカタマラン
いつもハワイに行くと、予定を詰め込みすぎてサンセットタイムに間に合わず
ビーチに帰ってくるカタマランを指を咥えて眺めていました。

今回は初めての体験でしたが
船上でアルコールを飲みながら真っ青な海を見て
沈みゆく太陽を眺める・・・最高でした。

次回も絶対に乗りたいです。

The show was very, very good,, it was great. Not all that impressed with the VIP thing,, recommend just go and see the show and have dinner somewhere else.

I got quite lost trying to find the venue within the Hilton, which is quite large, and I didn't know where the elevator to the venue was. After showing my ticket at the entrance, I received a shell necklace and was guided to my seat after taking a commemorative photo with the dancers (of course, the photo was paid). It seemed that the seating location (either in front of or behind the stage) was determined by the color of the ticket. I could enjoy up to two free drinks. The dinner was served buffet-style, with plenty of options that Japanese people could eat. Many of the local dancers had a great sense of humor and were fun, posing for the camera when I pointed it at them. During the show, a strong dancer suddenly called me over and took me to the center stage, where I was asked to blow a conch shell as a representative of the Japanese audience. I was confused but managed to do it, which was good. After that, I was taken to the stage again by a female dancer, and we danced together, shaking our hips vigorously. It felt like I was being targeted for some reason. I had a truly valuable experience and was very satisfied. I think participating in such unique Hawaiian events is a lot of fun.

ヒルトン内でもかなり広くてショーが行われる会場がどこか分からずかなり迷いました。会場に上がるエレベーターの場所が分からなかったです。入口でチケットを見せてから貝の首飾りをもらい、ダンサーと記念撮影（もちろん写真は有料）を終えた後に席に案内されました。チケットの色で席の場所（ステージの前か後）が決められているようでした。飲み物は２杯まで無料で飲めました。夕食はビュッフェ形式で日本人でも食べれるものばかり用意されていました。現地のダンサーの方はユーモアがありおもしろい人が多く、カメラを向けるとポーズをとってくれたりして楽しかったです。ショーの途中でいきなり屈強なダンサーにこっちに来いと言われ、中央の舞台に連れて行かれ日本人代表として客の前でホラ貝を吹けと言われ困惑しましたがなんとか吹くことができ良かったです。その後また女性のダンサーに舞台に連れて行かれて、一緒に腰を激しく振って踊りました。私はなぜか狙われていたかのようでした。かなり貴重な体験をして大変満足しました。このようなハワイ独特なイベントは参加すると楽しいと思います。

I have been to Hawaii many times.
However, I always just watched the catamaran.

I had decided to ride it someday, but I always ended up filling my schedule with other plans and regretting it.
But this time, I successfully made a reservation for the first time!

We were supposed to meet in front of the Outrigger at 16:45, but we were kept waiting, and the departure was at 17:30.

Everything was in English (as expected), and I couldn't catch much because it was quite fast-paced, but beer, wine, and sparkling drinks were free.

Everyone paid $10 for the Mai Tai, but that was only at the beginning. After that, the staff kept pouring as soon as they saw our glasses were empty.

The cruise lasted a total of an hour and a half, and I was able to enjoy a very elegant time while viewing Diamond Head from a different angle and looking out at the sea off Waikiki.

Of course, the sunset was also amazing.

I will definitely make a reservation next time. I think it would be nice to go twice during my stay.

ハワイには何度も行っています。
が、いつも眺めているだけのカタマラン。

いつか乗ろうと決めていましたが何だかいつも慌ただしく予定を入れてしまい
後悔ばかりしていました。
が今回初めて申し込みに成功！

アウトリガー前に16：45に集合でしたが、ずっと待たされ
出航は17：30でした。

全部英語（当然ですが）かなりハイスピードで聞き取れませんでしたが
ビール、ワインやスパークリングは無料でした。

マイタイだけが皆さん10ドル払っていましたが、それも最初だけ。
あとはスタッフさんが空になったのを見計らってどんどん注いでいましたよ。

合計1時間半のクルーズでしたがダイアモンドヘッドを別方向から見たり
ワイキキ沖の海を眺めながらとっても優雅な時間を過ごせました。

もちろんサンセットも最高でしたよ。

次回も必ず申し込みます。
滞在中、2回は乗っても良いと思います。

I signed up because the reviews were good. However, despite having a reservation, I received requests to change the schedule twice—once in Japan and once in Hawaii. In the end, I couldn't participate due to scheduling conflicts. Both times, the reason for the changes was that they had accepted my reservation even though there was already a private booking. Of course, I will get a full refund for the cancellation fees, but it was very disappointing that the trip I was looking forward to was ruined. It may have just been a coincidence that these issues occurred, and I understand that I chose this tour myself, but I was really hoping my family would enjoy our first trip to Hawaii, so it was very disappointing.

口コミで評判が良かったので、申し込みました。しかし予約が取れていたにもかかわらず、日本で１回、ハワイ現地で１回、計２回も日程変更のお願いの連絡が入り、結局スケジュールがあわず参加できませんでした。２回とも変更の理由は貸切の予約が入っているにも関わらず予約をOKしていたとの事でした。もちろんキャンセル代は全て返金してもらいますが、せっかく楽しみにしていた旅行が台無しでした。たまたまこういった事が重なったのかもしれませんし、このツアーを選んだのも自分ですのでしょうがないとは思っていますが、初めてのハワイ旅行を家族に楽しんでもらうために計画していたのに非常に残念な思いをしました。

Mixture of comedy, interactive games,music, storytelling,dance and music. Well worth the money. Picture is a bit pricey

I've been to Hawaii many times.
However, I've always just been watching the catamaran.

I had decided to ride it someday, but somehow I always ended up filling my schedule with other plans and regretting it.
But this time, I successfully made a reservation for the first time!

We were supposed to meet in front of the Outrigger at 16:45, but we had to wait for a long time, and the departure was at 17:30.

Everything was in English (of course), and it was quite fast-paced, so I couldn't catch everything, but beer, wine, and sparkling drinks were free.

Everyone paid $10 for the Mai Tai, but that was just at the beginning.
After that, the staff kept pouring drinks as soon as they saw our glasses were empty.

It was a total of an hour and a half cruise, and I was able to enjoy a very elegant time while seeing Diamond Head from a different angle and looking out at the sea off Waikiki.

Of course, the sunset was also amazing.

I will definitely make a reservation next time.
I think it's fine to go on it twice during my stay.

ハワイには何度も行っています。
が、いつも眺めているだけのカタマラン。

いつか乗ろうと決めていましたが何だかいつも慌ただしく予定を入れてしまい
後悔ばかりしていました。
が今回初めて申し込みに成功！

アウトリガー前に16：45に集合でしたが、ずっと待たされ
出航は17：30でした。

全部英語（当然ですが）かなりハイスピードで聞き取れませんでしたが
ビール、ワインやスパークリングは無料でした。

マイタイだけが皆さん10ドル払っていましたが、それも最初だけ。
あとはスタッフさんが空になったのを見計らってどんどん注いでいましたよ。

合計1時間半のクルーズでしたがダイアモンドヘッドを別方向から見たり
ワイキキ沖の海を眺めながらとっても優雅な時間を過ごせました。

もちろんサンセットも最高でしたよ。

次回も必ず申し込みます。
滞在中、2回は乗っても良いと思います。

I read the reviews in advance and reserved the premium seats with less waiting time. On the day of the event, there were fewer participants, so it wasn't much different from the general seating. Since it was a round table, some people couldn't see the stage. The food was "meh," but the show was wonderful. Since it takes place in the courtyard of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, it was a valuable experience considering the location.

事前に投稿を読んで、待ち時間が少ないプレミア席を予約しました。当日は参加人数が少なかったのか、あまり一般席と変わりなかったです。円卓のテーブル席なのでステージを見れない方がいました。
料理は「う~ん..」でしたが、ショーは素晴らしかったです。ロイヤルハワイアンホテルの中庭で開催されるので場所を考えれば貴重な体験になりました。

This is my third time, and this time the guide on the outbound trip was a Japanese-American in their 80s. They kept telling interesting and funny stories to make sure we didn't fall asleep, and it was very entertaining. The excitement of the show never gets old, no matter how many times you see it. Also, becoming a Super Ambassador means you get reserved front-row seats for each event, among other privileges, allowing for a comfortable experience overall.

３度目ですが、今回は往路のガイドさんが、８０代の日系二世の方だったのですが、とにかく寝かさないように面白おかしい話をず～っとし続けてくださり、とても面白かったです。
ショーの迫力は何度見ても飽きません。
また、スーパーアンバサダーにすると、各イベントごとに席は最前列を予約してくれる…等、すべてにおいて優遇され、快適に過ごせます。

I thought it was just a typical American tribute show featuring Elvis Presley, but I was surprised when Steven Tyler and Madonna showed up. Steven Tyler, in particular, was amazing. It was a lot of fun. If you're attending the cocktail show, make sure to arrive early and line up; otherwise, you might have to wait for the drink tickets and beverage exchange.

エルビス・プレスリーがメインで、よくあるアメリカ版物まねショーかと思ったら、スティーブン・タイラーとかマドンナが出てきて、ビックリしました。
特にスティーブン・タイラーは最高でした。
とても楽しかったです。
カクテルシヨーの場合は、早めに言って並ばないとドリンクチケットと飲み物の交換で、待たされるかもしれません。

We had a very nice time at this luau. The setting was beautiful, the food delicious, plenty of drink available with fast service when refilling, and friendly staff. Something we really liked about this luau compared to one we attended on Maui is that this is a much smaller crowd which was very conducive when refilling beverages and getting your food at the buffet.

Excellent service and attention, even that my fligh was early 20 minutes and I was worry she won't get it , they where all ready there , her smile and thank you for the surprise was priceless , that I will do it again .

It was a wonderful show!

I feel like once is enough, but from start to finish, they portrayed the flow of human life through dance, and the seriousness of the dancers really came through.

I wonder if everyone is a student?

Keep up the good work!

素晴らしいショーでした＾＾

１度で十分かなーという感じなのですが

最初から最後まで人間の生まれれてからの流れをダンスとともに

演技されていてダンサーたちの真剣さも伝わりました。

みんな学生さんなのかな？

がんばってください！！

I read in reviews that there would be a long line, so I arrived more than 30 minutes early, but there was already quite a queue. I was a bit worried because it was drizzling, but by the time we were allowed in, it had cleared up, which was a relief. Once seated, all the announcements were in English, so I didn't understand much and just followed the movements of others. At first, we passed by the food line to get drinks like Mai Tai and fruit punch, while others were happily chatting, dancing, and checking out the whole roasted pig. I couldn't join in the conversation due to my limited English, which left me feeling a bit bored. About an hour later, everyone finally started to get their meals, so the two of us went to get ours. There were local dishes like ahi poke and poi, making for quite an enjoyable meal. The luau show that finally started featured a person dressed as King Kamehameha and various dances, and I thought it was well done, just as the reviews had said. As an impatient Japanese person, I felt the pace was a bit slow, but I came to understand that it allowed for a more leisurely enjoyment. I believe it was a show worth the price.

クチコミでかなり並ぶと書いてあったので受付時間より３０分以上早く行ったけれど既にかなりの行列になっていた。少し雨がぱらついていたので心配だったけれど入場の頃にはなんとかやんでホッ。席についてからの案内は全て英語なのでよく分からないまま他の人を動きを見ながら最初は食べ物の並んだところを通り過ぎてマイタイとかフルーツポンチなどの飲み物を取りにいき、他の人は楽しくおしゃべりしたり踊ったり豚の丸焼の見学にいったり楽しんでいるけど、こちらはカタコトの英語で会話には加われず、暇を持てあましてしまった。１時間くらいしてからやっとみんなが食事を取り始めたので、私たち二人も取りにいった。アヒポキやポイなど郷土料理もあってなかなか楽しい食事だった。やっと始まったルアウショーはカメハメハ大王に扮した人の入場や各種のダンスなど評判どおりなかなかよくできていたと思う。せっかちな日本人にとってはあまりにも流れが悠長だと感じたが、それはそれでゆっくり楽しめるということでもあると納得。値段に見合ったショーだと思う。

Great show and very entertaining. Music and dances were fun, entertainers were very skilled. Everyone was pleasant and friendly. Food was only fair but I would go again anytime. The Chief was excellent!

The experience started with a pick-up, and we got to see a wonderful show on-site. Above all, my two-year-old child was quietly captivated. This made me realize just how amazing the show truly is.

We opted for the standard plan. The food had a lot of meat, and the taste was decent. The show featured dances from Hawaii and other Polynesian cultures presented in a storytelling format. Personally, as someone who practices hula dancing, I was truly moved to see how each dance resembled those from different countries.

The staff's service was excellent, and I was very satisfied! I would love to bring my parents next time.

送迎から始まり、現地での素晴らしいショーを見させて頂きました。
何より２歳の子供がおとなしく見入っていた。
そのことでもやはり素晴らしいショーなんだなと思いました。

今回はスタンダードプランでした。
料理は肉が多めという感じです。味はそこそこでした。
ショーはハワイをはじめ、ポリネシアの踊りが物語形式で出てきます。
個人的にもフラダンスをやっているので、各踊りがどの国の踊りと似ているのかという観点でみていると本当に感動しました。

スタッフの方の対応もよく満足！
次は両親でもつれてきたいですね。

The dinner at Gaylord's was wonderful. Later we were greeted by our torch carriers, who were friendly and informative. Pulu (Sean) was especially attentive and made us feel welcome. The very best part of the evening was the show and the story they told. It gave us a true feeling of 'being there' as the Polynesean's made their journey to Hawai'i. This was truly a gift from the actors & dancers in the show.

This time, we participated as a three-generation family, including small children. Since it was early April, the rooftop of the hotel was quite cool, and with the wind, it felt cold even with a light jacket. Not just us, but those around us also seemed to be feeling the chill. We took a commemorative photo at the entrance, and it was up to us whether to purchase it later. After being seated, we were served juice or cocktails, and then we had to wait in a long line to get food from the buffet before the show, which was quite tiring. Since the children's and adults' food stations were in different places, I had to line up for the children's food first, and then go to the adults' station, which was a bit of a hassle. Aside from the food, the show featured hula dancing, male dancers, and some active performances with fire, making it quite fulfilling. After the show, there was a farewell from the cast at the exit, where we could take photos. I thought it was a nice opportunity to see such a well-organized show up close.

今回は小さな子供を含む３世代での参加でした。４月のはじめということもあってか、ホテルの屋上はかなり涼しく、風もあり羽織ものを持っていても寒かったです。私たちだけではなく周りも寒そうにしておりました。入り口で記念写真をとり、後で購入するかは、自由でした。席に着くジューズかカクテルを持って来てもらい、すこしして、ショーの前にビュフェの料理で取りに行くのにかなり並び、食事にありつくまで、疲れてしまいました。子供用と大人用の食事を取りにいくのが違う所だったので、子供の所に並んで、、、それから大人の所に並んでと、いった感じで、めんどうでした。食事をのぞけば、ショーはフラダンスや、男性のダンス、そして、男性が火を使ったアクティブなものもあり、なかなか充実しておりました。ショーが終わってから出口のところでは、キャストのかたのお見送りがあり、そこでは、写真撮影ができました。身近でこのようなまとまったショーを見るにはいいのではとおもいました。

Booked an "Ambassador Package" as it seemed to offer a comprehensive itinerary and very glad we did as it took care of all the planning necessary to view the centre in a day.
The prime rib and seafood buffet was as good as expected considering the amount of guests it was catering for. The different cultural villages provided a good mix of information and humour as not to overload visitors brains. Guest involvement in traditional customs such as weaving and drumming was fun.
The "Ha" show was excellent, keeping the audience fully focused and entertained.
I would recommend the travel inclusive package from Waikiki. Smooth bus operation and after a full day, an opportunity to relax after the event. The guide on the outward journey was entertaining and informative.
What really made this a day to remember was our centre guide "Tori". Through all our years travelling the world, she was beyond doubt the most friendly, informative and caring person we have ever encountered in this role.

Went on the Friday night fireworks dinner cruise. Must admit that the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Food was better than expected, boat was smooth, position for the fireworks was good (could have been closer I think). Was not rushed, felt like the crew was there to help us have fun - unlike other places that make you feel like a transaction...

I visited after more than 20 years. The Japanese student guide, YURI, was very energetic and it was fun until the end. Since I booked the deluxe option, I was able to watch an amazing show from the best seats, and I was truly moved. This is a show that you must see when you go to Hawaii (laughs).

If I had to mention a downside, the buffet-style meal was delicious, but each portion was quite large (the pieces of meat were huge). As a big eater, I was disappointed that I couldn't try all the varieties. Even so, I think it's a wonderful activity.

20数年ぶりに訪れました。ガイドの日本人留学生のYURIさんはテンションが高く、最後までノリノリで楽しかったです。デラックスで申し込みましたので最高の席で圧巻のショーを観ることが出来て本当に感動いたしました。このショーはハワイに行ったら必ず観ないといけません（笑）
難を言えばビッフェスタイルの食事は美味しいのですが、ひとつひとつの量が大変大きく（ひとつの肉の塊がデカイ）くいしんぼの私ですが全ての種類が食べられなく残念でした。
それを割り引いても素晴らしいアクティビティだと思います。

I forgot the names of the fellas operating the catamaran, but they were a great host. They hooked us up with a great time, mai-tais (as much as you can drink), and fireworks. Just a great night, relaxing with the wife and chillin' out listening to great Hawai'ian reggae.

Veltra gave the cheap price, we took a tour guide that helped covering most of the place at Polynesia cultural center

On March 20th, my spouse and I participated. As seen in the reviews, the sunset was beautiful, and the atmosphere on the boat was friendly, making it a fantastic experience. We were lucky to also do some whale watching that day. Thank you for the happy time. Mahalo!

3月20日に、夫婦で参加しました。口コミで見た通り、夕日が綺麗に見え、船内もフレンドリーで最高に楽しめました。当日は、たまたまホエールウォッチングも出来てラッキーでした。(^ ^)
幸せな時間ありがとうございました。 マハロ〜♪( ´θ｀)ノ

I participated with three friends from my student days. One of them, who I hadn't seen in ten years, requested, "I want to see the sunset on a boat!" Since it was a special occasion, I thought it would be nice to surprise her with the Hilton fireworks, so I chose this tour on Friday. Most of the participants that day were from Europe and America, with just the three of us Japanese and four people from Korea from Asia. The guidance and instructions were in English, but we managed... The sunset came early in the season, so the wait was long and cold, but the night view of Waikiki from the sea was beautiful, and the fireworks were amazing. My friend was very happy. It's a tour that I hope many people can enjoy, so be sure to dress warmly!

学生時代の友人3名で参加しました。その中のハワイ10年ぶりの友人の「船上でサンセットが見たい！」のリクエストでした。せっかくなので彼女にサプライズ（？）で、ヒルトンの花火を見せてあげたいと思って金曜日のこのツアーにしました。当日の参加者はほとんど欧米の方で、アジアからは私達3名の日本人と4名の韓国の方でした。案内も注意事項も英語ですが、なんとか・・。サンセットの時間が早い季節だったのでそれまでの時間が長く寒かったけど、洋上から見るワイキキの夜景はきれいだったし・・花火は最高でした。友人もとても喜んでくれました。寒さ対策をして、沢山の方に楽しんでいただきたいツアーです！

It was my first time on the Big Island, so I decided to immerse myself in the Hawaiian atmosphere by participating. There were hardly any Japanese people, and I didn't understand much of what was being said, but I enjoyed the show itself. The meal was BBQ, which was decent, but the portions were generous, and the drinks were all-you-can-drink, with the Mai Tai being delicious. Since we participated on the first day we arrived, my child was half asleep, but it seems they were satisfied with the meal. The luau show offers a great taste of Hawaiian culture, so I recommend participating at least once.

初めてのハワイ島でしたので、まずはハワイアンな雰囲気に浸ろうと参加しました。ほとんど日本人はいませんでしたし、言っていることもよくわかりませんでしたが、ショー自体は楽しめました。食事はＢＢＱなのでそれなりでしたが、ボリュームは満点、飲み物も飲み放題で、マイタイがおいしかったです。着いた初日に参加したので子供は半分寝ていましたが、食事は満足したようです。ルアウショーはハワイ情緒が十分味わえますので、一度は参加をお勧めします。

I arranged this greeting for my family as a surprise and they loved it! We felt like VIP's at the arrivals gate and the Leis were absolutely beautiful. Our greeter was lovely and showed us where to meet our rental car shuttle after we got our bags. Thank you!

The classic luau show. The food is surprisingly good, but the content of the show itself is quite ordinary and traditional. If you don't mind the number of meals or dancers, the free Aloha Friday show at the Hyatt every Friday might be sufficient. On the day I attended, due to the weather, it was held indoors and there was no fire dance. That might be one reason it felt overpriced. There was no clear notice about the change of location, which left a somewhat unkind impression.

定番のルアウショー。食事が意外に美味しいので良いが、ショーの内容自体は昔ながらで極めて普通。食事やダンサーの人数に拘らなければ、毎週金曜日にハイアットでやってるアロハフライデーの無料ショーで十分かも。参加した日は天候の都合か屋内での開催でファイヤーダンスは無し。それも割高に感じた理由かも。場所が変更になった旨の分かりやすい案内もなく、ちょっと不親切な印象を受けた。