All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Very smooth ride, we had a blast! Would do it again

I wanted to enjoy activities at the beach and have fun drinking!

I decided to participate because it seemed like they could accommodate those requests. I heard from other comments that there were hardly any Japanese people, but during my time, there were about three other groups.

I don't understand the language at all, but the atmosphere is nice.

It feels like only the Japanese are enjoying the all-you-can-drink option. The other foreigners were taking orders.

But even though it was a short time, it was quite fulfilling.

- The view of Diamond Head in the daylight
- The sight of numerous yachts floating on the sea
- The view of Honolulu from the ocean
- A wonderful sunset
- Diamond Head glowing in the sunset light

Additionally, it was quite windy on the yacht, so I brought something to wear. Just when I started to feel a bit tipsy, my friend's shirt flew away!!

It got blown away by the wind and disappeared into the sea...

Oh no (laughs).

Well, since we had some drinks, we laughed about it, and it became a fun memory.

Everyone, please be careful not to lose anything in the sea!

海でのアクティビティも楽しみたいし
お酒も楽しく飲みたい！

そんな要望を答えてくれそうだったから
参加しました。
他の人のコメントでは、日本人がほとんどいないと
聞いていたけど、私の時は、他に３組ほどいました。

言葉は全然分からないけど、雰囲気は良いです。

日本人だけ飲み放題な感じです。
他の外国人の人たちは、注文とってたし。



でも短時間なのに、かなり充実していました。

？明るいうちのダイヤモンドヘッド
？海に浮く数々のヨットの景色
？海から見るホノルルの景色
？ステキな夕日
？夕日に照らされて燃えるようなダイヤモンドヘッド


その他に、
ヨットの上は風が強いから羽織るものを持っていきました。
そしたら酔いもほろほろになってきたころ
友達のシャツが！！

風に飛ばされて海の彼方に消えていきました・・・

あ～あ（笑）

まっ、お酒も入っているから
笑っちゃって、楽しい思い出になっています。


皆さんも海に落し物が無いよう
気をつけてください。

I signed up for the luau. At first, I made a reservation without a meal, but I reconsidered and it turned out to be a great decision. The buffet was plentiful and delicious, but the welcome drink seemed to be a Blue Hawaii style with zero alcohol. During the meal, a young couple played the ukulele and performed hula, and I felt their sincerity and dedication. They were not overly pushy, which was very refreshing.

As for the impersonation show members, there were two Elvis impersonators (one for the first half and one for the second half), as well as Lady Gaga, Elton John, and Michael Jackson. I was impressed by how well they researched and practiced their performances, showing a strong professional spirit and dedication to their work.

At the end of the show, we were able to take commemorative photos together and get autographs. Some people missed out on getting autographs, but a manager-like person in a black suit and glasses quickly went to the dressing room and brought back autographs for everyone, which made me very happy. I didn’t catch their name, but I am grateful. It was so much fun!

　ルアウつきで申し込みました。最初、食事なしで予約し、考え直して当たりでした。BUFFET式で、種類も多く、おいしかったですが、ウエルカムドリンクが、ブルーハワイ風でアルコール分はゼロだったような．．．　食事中、ウクレレで曲をかなで、フラを披露してくれた、若いふたりが一生懸命で、誠実さを感じました。客ずれしてなくてとても好感を持てました。　ものまねショーのメンバーでは、プレスリー（二人いて、前半、後半）、ガガ、エルトン・ジョン、マイケル・ジャクソン、全員よく本人達を研究し、練習を重ねプロ意識を持ち仕事してるな、頑張ってるな、と感心しました。　ショー終了時、記念写真を一緒にとれましたし、サインももらえ、もらいそこねた人もいたのですが、黒いスーツで、眼鏡をかけた、マネージャーらしき人が機転をきかせて楽屋まで行き、貰ってきてくれ、全員分のサインがそろい、とても嬉しかったです。名まえはわかりませんでしたが、感謝してます。　すごく楽しかったです！

Did not like the Luau food at all! Very thankful that they had great ice cream at the concession before the show

This was my first time participating in an optional tour on-site. There are similar shows in Waikiki, but the Polynesian Cultural Center here has a different level of excitement and emotion. I felt it was highly recommended for first-timers. Leaving the city and traveling with the guide into the North Area, surrounded by the mountains, was thrilling and enjoyable as I took in the scenery from the car window. I loved the dinner buffet, which had top-notch flavors and a great atmosphere; everything was delicious. At first, I was really hesitant, but thinking about not going and missing out made it clear that it was the right decision to attend. I highly recommend it. Next time, I’d like to participate in a daytime tour while leisurely exploring the market and souvenir area. I want to say, "Thank you for the wonderful time in Hawaii." Thank you so much; we had a good time.

初めて現地オプショナルでの参加。似たショーはワイキキにもありますが、ここのポリネシアンカルチャーセンターは迫力と感動が違います。初めての方におすすめだなと感じました。都会を離れガイドの案内と共に山並みが織り成すノースエリアに行くに連れて、ワクワクとドキドキで車窓を楽しみながらその時間を過ごすのもたのしかったです。ディナーブッフェも僕は一流の味で大好きで、雰囲気ムードも良く、どれも美味しかったです。はじめはすごく迷いましたが、逆に観ないで帰って来ることを思うと、行って大正解でした。僕はおススメします。
今度はマーケット、おみやげコーナーをゆっくり見ながら、昼間からのツアーに参加してみたいなと思いました。
「すてきなハワイでの時間をありがとう」と言いたいです。
Thankou so much it had good time for us.

The day I participated was mostly cloudy, and unfortunately, the sunset was hidden behind the clouds. However, I was deeply moved when the sun briefly showed its face.

I also went on a snorkeling tour during the daytime cruise, but the night view of Waikiki was so beautiful that I recommend the sunset cruise if you have to choose one.

I had trouble finding the restroom, but if you ask the staff, they will guide you. There is a lever at the entrance to flush the toilet. It was cleaner than I expected.

I think it's the best activity you can easily join from Waikiki!

参加した日は一日曇りがちでしたが、サンセットも残念ながら太陽がかくれていました。なので一瞬顔を見せた夕日に感動ひとしおでした。

昼間のクルージングもシュノーケリングツアーで乗りましたが、ワイキキの夜景がとてもきれいだったので、どちらか乗るならサンセットがおすすめです。

トイレがわからなくて困りましたが、スタッフに声をかければ案内してくれます。水を流すのは入口のところにレバーがあります。思ったより清潔でした。

ワイキキから気軽に参加できる最高のアクティビティだと思います！

This was a great surprise for my family. After a 11 hour flight, they were excited by the surprise at the gate. Your employees were also very helpful with details of the airport and transportation questions and recommendations.

had a great time on the cruise. food was great. the view was awsome. the staff was great. loved the entertainment. you are treated very well.

I had seen a hula dance show in Guam before. I wondered if it would be similar, but since I was in Hawaii, I decided to watch it there as well. Even though the type of dance was the same, it was truly amazing no matter how many times I saw it!!! I got to see a lot of different types of dances, and the fire dance was absolutely captivating!!! It was so incredible that I still can't forget it and I want to see it again☆ The women were beautiful, and the men were strong♪ It was a lot of fun!!!

以前グアムでもフラダンスショーは見たことがありました。
似た感じなのかなぁと思いましたが、せっかくなのでハワイ
でも見る事に♪
ダンスの種類は同じでもやっぱり何度見てもすばらしい!!!
いろんな種類のダンスがいっぱい見れたし、何と言っても
ファイヤーダンスがくぎ付け!!!
すごくて今でも忘れられないしまた見たいって思いました☆
女性は綺麗だったし男性はたくましかったし♪
とても楽しかったです!!!

Ship was clean, sailing was fun. The food was not especailly great (except the cream puffs--defrosted frozen, love them!), and I was surprised that the alcohol was not good quality and the beer was limited to two types. We just sailed back and forth for about 1 1/2 hours off the coast of Waikiki, saw fireworks that lasted about 10 mins, and couldn't see them well unless you were on the front of the boat (and not everyone could fit up there. The crew were polite but not very interactive. Wouldn't do it again.

We had a very good time at the polynisian cultural center. Had an opportunity to understand about the different cultures in the polynesian islands.

After accompanying my wife to the 'Moku O Keawe' hula festival on the Big Island, we moved to Oahu. We were taken care of at the Polynesian Cultural Center's Twilight Deluxe, which I had booked online from Japan. The shuttle service to the hotel was very convenient and comfortable. Dinner was buffet-style, allowing us to choose what we liked and adjust the portions, which was great. We enjoyed Hawaiian songs accompanied by local students on the ukulele, and my wife danced the hula, making for a delightful meal. It would have been nice to have some drinks, but since it's the "Cultural Center"...

The evening show had us in the front row, right in the sand. The dancers' rhythms and emotions resonated deeply, and we even got sand on us—it was an incredibly moving performance. The authentic dance was truly amazing! For a man over sixty, it was a precious and unforgettable experience. Thank you to all the dancers, the students, and our driver, Guy. We have a commemorative photo displayed! Mahalo!

家内のフラ大会 'Moku O Keawe' ハワイ島に同行のあとオアフ島に移動。日本からネット予約しておいたポリネシア文化センターのトワイライトデラックスでお世話になりました。ホテル近くまで送迎がありとても便利で快適です。ディナーはビュッフェスタイルで好きなものを選べて量も調整できるで良いです。現地学生のウクレレ伴奏でハワイイアンソングを聞かせて頂き家内もフラを踊って楽しいお食事でした。お酒が頂けると良いですが「文化センター」なので・・・
イヴニングショウは最前列の砂かぶり席でした。ダンサーの鼓動や感情がもろに伝わってきて心に響き、おまけに砂もかぶり大感動の舞台でした。やはり本場の踊りは半端なく凄いです！還暦を過ぎた爺には貴重で最高の体験でした。ダンサーの皆さん、学生の皆さん、ドライバーのガイさん有難うございました。記念の写真飾ってますよ～！マハロ～！

We booked a luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center to watch hula dancing during dinner with our family of three. We departed Waikiki at 10:30 and arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center just after 11:30. On the bus, we were the only Japanese people among mostly foreign guests (from the mainland United States, Australia, China, South Korea, Russia, etc.). During the approximately one-hour bus ride, the local guide spoke continuously in English, and it was so fast that we could hardly understand anything. We managed to confirm the return bus time and parking lot number just barely. However, upon entering, a Japanese guide was assigned to us, and she kindly showed our family of three around the center for about five hours. Lucky us! She provided detailed guidance on the shows in each village, hula dancing, and greetings. I had heard that video and camera use was prohibited for the night show since last year, so it was disappointing, but after the show, we were able to take photos with the performers and safely returned to our hotel on the waiting bus. On the way there, my anxiety peaked, but the kind guide during the indoor tour at noon led us, and we were able to enjoy the final show, ending a fun day. I recommend the luau course. We also got to try samples of Samoan breadfruit and taro.

家族3人でポリネシア文化センターで夕食時フラダンスを見るルアウを申し込みました。10時半ワイキキを出発して11時半過ぎにポリネシアカルチャーセンターにつきました。バスに乗るとなんと日本人は私たち３人のみで、あとは外国の方ばかり(アメリカ本土、オーストラリア、中国、韓国、ロシアなど)でした。約1時間のバス内では、現地ガイドが英語でしゃべりっぱなし、しかも早口でほとんど聞き取れませんでした。帰りのバスの時間と駐車場ナンバーをかろうじて確認することができました。でも入園時日本人ガイドを案内してくれ私たち家族３人に一人の日本人ガイドがついて、店内を約5時間丁寧に案内してくれました。ラッキー！。各村のショー、フラダンス、挨拶言葉など詳細に案内していただきました。ナイトショーは昨年からビデオ、カメラ禁止と聞いていましたので残念でしたがショーが終わって出演者と写真を撮らせていただき、駐車場に待機しているバスに乗り無事ホテルに帰着できました。行のバスでは不安が最高に達し、12時からの店内ツワーは親切なガイドに案内され、最後にショーを見ることができ、楽しい1日を終わりました。ルアウコースは推薦します。サモアのパンの実とタロイモの試食も試みさせてもらいました。

I participated in a company trip with my colleagues. We also attended a cruising show, but unlike the audience participation shows, this one had a much more relaxed pace, and there were moments when I felt a bit sleepy just watching. Since we had premium seats, we were the first to eat, but the food was quite bland, so I didn't enjoy it much. I was left with the impression that the fruit was the most delicious part, which was disappointing. The climax of the fire dance was very impressive, but considering the food and the price, I can't say I was completely satisfied.

会社の旅行で同僚達と参加しました。
クルージングのショーにも参加しましたが客席参加のものとは異なり、かなりゆったりした進行で、ほとんどがショーを見だけで若干眠くなる場面もありました。
プレミアムシートだったので、食事は一番乗りで食べられたのですが、内容が大味すぎて今ひとつ食はすすみませんでした。フルーツが一番美味しかったような印象なのが残念に感じました。
クライマックスのファイアーダンスは見応え満点でしたが、食事、値段なども合わせると大満足とはいきませんでした。

It was a trip with three middle-aged men. Last time, we spent our time playing golf on a trip that was postponed for a year due to 9/11. This time, one of the companions, who is from a certain prestigious yacht club, expressed a desire to go sailing, so I searched online.

Fortunately, we managed to book the fireworks for Friday. We parked the rental car in the parking area and arrived at the yacht harbor in just three minutes on foot. While looking for the ticket booth, I found two Hawaiian girls at the far end inside the booth. When I asked them in my broken English, it turned out to be a lucky coincidence. I wish they had provided a bit more information in the instructions.

Before departure, I took a picture of the sunset. Other participants included only us Japanese and a newlywed couple. The rest were about twenty Americans. The explanations were in English and were quite brief.

We set sail and navigated around Waikiki and Kahala. The view from the sea was breathtaking. I had an unpleasant memory of being swept away while windsurfing off Kahala when I was younger. We spent time until the fireworks with beer and light snacks, which were quite nice. I was surprised by the strength of the Hawaiian girl crew when they raised the sails.

We went back and forth in the bay until the fireworks, and everyone was in a state of "Are the fireworks really going to happen?" Gradually, as they lowered the sails and we were just floating around, the fireworks went off with a bang. I expected Japanese fireworks, but the fireworks off the coast of Hawaii were quite impressive as well. The older Americans danced to the music.

It lasted about ten minutes. I highly recommend it. As stated, a windbreaker is essential. We, the middle-aged men, were satisfied and headed back home.

おっさん３人の旅行でした。
前回は９、１１で１年延期の旅行でゴルフ三昧で過ごしました。今回は同行者が某大ヨット部出身でヨットに乗りたいとの希望が有りネットで探しました。
運良く金曜日の花火を申し込みました。
レンタカーを駐車エリアに停め徒歩３分でヨットハーバーに到着。チケットブースを探していると一番端にハワイアンガール２名がブースの中に。
つたない英語で聞くとラッキーな事にビンゴでした。
もう少し説明書に書いてくれたらなー。と
出発前夕日をパチり。
参加者は日本人は我々の他新婚？カップルのみ。
あとはアメリカン２０名程度。
説明は英語でさっぱりでしたが。
出航しワイキキ、カハラ沖を航行。
海からの景色は絶景でした。
以前若からし頃カハラに宿泊しウィンドサーフィンでカハラ沖に流されたイヤーな思い出とともに。
花火まではビール、軽食で過ごしましたがなかなか
でした。
クルーのハワイアンガールがセールを張る時の力の有る事に驚き。
湾内を花火まで行ったり来たりで皆「本当にはなびがあがるのー」状態
徐々にセールを降ろしチャップチャップした頃花火がドーン。
日本の花火を期待したらですがハワイ沖での花火も
中々なもの。
老齢のアメリカンはミュウ一ジックにダンス。
時間的には１０分程か。
お勧めしますよ。
説明通りウインドブレイカーは必須ですよー。
我々オジンも満足して帰路へ。

A wonderful experience from start to finish.

From the moment you board, as a couple, family, or with friends, you truly
relax and unwind with fantastic crew, hospitality and the most amazing scenery you could possible wish for.

Certainly a must to do do whilst in Waikiki.

We bought tickets from the site in Australia and thought we were getting a "Sunset/fireworks cruise" however when we got there we were on a moonlight cruise. (Which is the one we wanted. I think your site needs to clarify the differnece in the two tours a bit better. The sunset cruise went out at 5.00 and the one we were on was 6.30. Having said that we were placed on the right one as we wanted to see the fireworks which were fantasic.
The staff were amazing and we had a very memorable time. I would highly recommend this activity to all but just get clarification as to what cruise you actually want to be on.
D&D, Melbourne Australia. October 2012

Since I attended alone, I chose the cocktail and show-only course. Everything was in English, but even as someone who doesn't usually listen to Western music, I recognized most of the songs, and rather than just impersonations, the entertainers were fantastic, so I enjoyed it until the end.

However, the more expensive course has seats on the first floor (I was on the second floor), where the stars come closer, and it feels like you're participating in the show. I thought I would like to choose that course next time.

Still, even with the cocktail-only course, I was able to take photos with the performers after the show.

一人での参加だったのでカクテル＆ショーのみのコースにしました。
全て英語でしたが、普段洋楽を聴かない私でも知っている曲ばかりだったし、モノマネと言うよりエンターティナーとして素晴らしかったので最後まで楽しめました。

でも高いコースの方が1階席で(私は2階でした)スターも近くに来てくれるし、ショーに参加してるような気分になれそう。
次回はそちらのコースにしたいと思いました。

でも、カクテルのみのコースでも終了後に出演者と一緒に写真を撮れました。

We have been to this show a couple times, but this last show has to be the best we have seen on Maui.

We participated as a family. The beach nearby was wonderfully beautiful and soothing to the soul. However, I underestimated the situation, and almost no Japanese is spoken on the Big Island. As a result, I could hardly understand the content of the show, and checking the parking lot of the hosting hotel was quite a struggle. If you're not confident in your English, please make sure to check the parking in advance. Even without understanding the language, the dance and music of the show were enjoyable.

家族で参加しました。すぐそばに有るビーチは素晴らしく綺麗で心が癒されました。ですが、私が甘く考えていてハワイ島はほとんど日本語が通じません。のためショーの内容はほとんど分からず、開催ホテルの駐車場を確認するのも一苦労でした。英語に自信がない方は前もって駐車場の確認などして下さい。
言葉が分からなくてもショーのダンスや音楽は楽しかったです。

It was a long wait from when we entered until the show started, and since we went on the day of our arrival, I ended up feeling sleepy towards the end of the show. We had to go up in turns to get the food, but our seats were towards the back, so we had to wait quite a bit and had nothing to do in the meantime. It was a bit disappointing. However, we made some good memories.

入ってから、ショーが始まるまでが長く、到着日に行ったので、ショーの終わりの方は睡くなって、しまいました。
料理も順番に取りに行くのですが、私たちの席は最後の方だったので、かなり待たされ、ずっとする事もなくダラダラでした。
少し残念。
でもいい思い出ができました。

I attended on October 30th, and the weather was great that day, making me feel very rich.

I definitely want to participate again next time.

It's perfect for couples!

10月30日に参加しましたが、当日は天気も良くとってもリッチな気分になれました。

ぜひ、次回も参加したいと思います。

ｶｯﾌﾟﾙには最高～

I signed up for the deluxe package starting in the evening. There were many restrictions during the show, such as no photos allowed and needing to hurry back without stopping at the restroom, which made it a bit hectic. The return bus was going really fast, so my husband and I were quite anxious about it. The dance show was enjoyable, and the dessert ice cream was delicious.

I was glad I chose the deluxe meal. If I had only gone with the standard meal, there wouldn't have been much to eat. I think it's worth attending the show at least once.

The tour guide lady was very energetic. However, I got a bit tired of her saying that if we didn't cheerfully say "Aloha," she would make us do it again and again.

夕方からのデラックスで申し込みました。ショーの最中は写真NG、帰りはトイレに寄らず急いで戻るように等制約が多く、あわただしかったです。
帰りのバスは凄くスピードを出していたので、旦那と二人でハラハラしていました。
ダンスショーは楽しかったです。あとデザートのアイスも美味しかったです。

食事はデラックスにしておいて良かったと思いました。
スタンダードだけの食事だと食べられるものが少なかったので。
ショーに関しては一度は行った方が良いと思えるものでした。


案内人のおばさん。元気でしたとにかく。
でもアロハ―と元気に言わないと何度でもやると言われちょっとうんざりでした。

Arriving on the island of kauai with so many things planned was so exciting but the garden tour before the luau and touring the grounds was fantastic. Everthing about the whole show was very exciting from the necklace greeting all the way to the spectacular fire dance at the end of the show. My family and I found this adventure to be one of our favrorites while on our stay on Kauai.
The staff along with all the people in the show were just great it was plain to see that the ALOHA spirit was alive and well.
The food was unbeatable the colorfull costumes and the show priceless !! Smith's tropical paradise luau is best discribed as the Big Kahuna. If your planning a trip to Kauai put this at the top of your list of things to do
Mahalo Smith's tropical paradise

Good

I was picked up at noon, and we arrived at the hotel at 10:30 PM. I was physically exhausted, but the experience was quite enriching.

The dance performances on the boat were impressive, and the fire dance was also quite entertaining.

Among the activities, we made roses from thinly sliced bamboo. A kind staff member taught my 5-year-old daughter, and she created a beautiful rose. We are now displaying the roses we all made together at our entrance.

The meals were diverse and delicious.

The guide was very kind. However, I felt that this plan might be tough for those with young children in terms of time and physical stamina.

お昼に迎えに来て、ホテルに着いたのが夜１０時半でした。体力的にはぐったりでしたが、中身はなかなか内容が濃いものでした。
船の上で踊るダンスは見ごたえがありましたし、ファイヤーダンスもなかなか面白かったです。
中でも、竹？を薄く切ったもので、バラを作りました。５歳の娘に、お姉さんが優しく教えてくれて、素敵なバラが出来き、今我が家の玄関に全員で作ったバラを飾っています。
食事も種類が豊富で、美味しかったです。
案内のガイドさんは優しかったです。
ただ、幼児連れでのこのプランは、時間と体力的に辛いと思いました。

This was a fantastic first timer luau experience. You get so much for your money with this luau! You get to spend time roaming the grounds which are a lovely tropical garden paradise. We got some lovely pictures and were able to have some alone time while attending the luau.

The one disappointment for us being that it was our honeymoon, was that it was a very large crowd and didn't have a very intimate feel. We would have liked to experience a luau where we were a small group and get to have more of an interactive experience with the hosts than you can have with that large a crowd.

The food wasn't my favorite but it was good. The service was wonderful and the host (commentator) was wonderful at describing what was going to happen and entertaining for our meal. The show was fantastic and very worth the wait.

Too much focus on being sexual. Didn't enjoy that, there are many families attending and it just seemed inappropriate to me. Not worth the money for the experience.

What an amazing experience!!!! I will be back :-)

I have been here before, so this was my second visit. Just as amazing as the first time I was there. The students who run the programs are so friendly and knowledgeable. The day is very busy, but so much fun. Definitely worth having the tour guide. The center is kept spotless and all of the shows are enjoyable. The best place to visit to learn about the culture you are visiting. Would visit here every time I am on the island. Great trip! Luau is fun and upbeat. The night show is the best!