All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The view of Waikiki from the sea was truly exceptional. This time, there were no other Japanese participants, and the crew's explanations were in lively local English, so I felt that having a certain level of English understanding would make it more enjoyable. Unlimited champagne, the best views, and a fun time with happy fellow passengers—it's really a great deal for this price.

海から振り返って見るワイキキの景色は、また格別でした。今回は日本人の参加者が他にいなく、クルーの説明もノリのいいローカルイングリッシュなので、ある程度の英語が分かった方が安心して楽しめるかな、とは感じました。飲み放題のシャンパン、最高の景色、ハッピーな乗客のみなさんとの楽しい時間、この価格で楽しめるなんて、ほんとうにお得です。

I participated in this during my honeymoon. Since it was February, the temperature was low, and it felt very cold during the show. Also, desserts were served during the break, but since they were ice cream, it was too cold to eat. However, the staff on the shuttle bus and the meals at the venue were excellent, and I had a very enjoyable time at the show.

新婚旅行で参加して来ました。
2月ということもあり、気温が低くショーの間は非常に寒く感じられました。
また、ショーの休憩中にデザートが配られるのですが、デザートがアイスだったので、寒すぎて食べられませんでした。
しかし、送迎バスのスタッフさん、現地での食事は非常によく、ショーもとても面白く楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

You have to try the spear tossing and eat the pineapple delight!

Two Japanese students were very cheerful and kind, which was soothing. It was admirable to see them studying while working. I was disappointed that the buffet area was dark because I have poor eyesight.

日本人の学生さん二人が、とても明るくて親切で癒されました。働きながら学んでいる姿がけなげでした。
目が悪いので、バイキング会場が暗かったのが残念です。

It was an easy, inexpensive, and refreshing sailing experience. Running across the sea towards the sunset felt great, and the view of Honolulu in the evening from the ocean was beautiful. It seems that we went quite far out compared to other yachts.

The captain and staff's explanations are in English, but they don't seem to say much, so I think it's fine even for those who are not good at English. The participants were about 60% Westerners and 40% Japanese, including couples, families, and groups. Since alcoholic drinks were free, it got lively towards the end, mainly among the Westerners.

The check-in office is located near the Sheraton Hotel's beach foot wash area, close to the landing spot for the Mai Tai Catamaran. It's a small yacht, but there is a small, narrow toilet located at the front of the left hull. It shakes a bit, so it's not very convenient to use.

手軽で、安くて、爽快なセーリングでした。
夕日に向かって海原を走るのは大変気持ちが良く、沖から見る夕方のホノルルの街もきれいでした。他のヨットにくらべかなり沖に出るようです。
船長・スタッフの説明は英語ですが、大したことは言っていない模様ですでの、英語の苦手な方のでも大丈夫かと思います。
参加者は西洋人６割、日本人４割ぐらいで、カップル、ファミリー、グループいろいろでした。アルコール類もフリードリンクだったので、最後の方は西洋人中心に盛り上がっていました。
チェックイン事務所はシェラトンホテルのビーチ足洗い場近くにあり、マイタイ・カタマラン号の上陸場所近くです。
ちっちゃいヨットですが、左胴体内の前方下に小さく狭いトイレがあります。揺れますのであまり使い勝手は良くないです。

It was a bit chilly, but the bartender was very friendly, and it was a great situation with only American participants. The atmosphere was nice, and although the wait for the fireworks was a little long, it was a really enjoyable time.

ちょっと肌寒いけど、バーテンもとっても気さくで、参加者がアメリカ人のみというとってもいいシチュエーション。雰囲気もよく、ちょっぴり花火までの時間が長かったけど、すごく楽しいひとときでした。

There are various enjoyable experiences in Hawaii, and by booking through Alan1.net, you can benefit from hotel pickup, friendly guidance within the center, and fun explanations, all in Japanese. The staff at the park are all kind, have a sense of humor, and you can have a great time. Once you go, you will surely become a repeat visitor.

ハワイではいろいろな楽しみがありますが、Alan1.netで予約して、ホテルピックアップからセンター内の親切な案内、楽しい説明、みんな日本語で対応してくれます。園のスタッフは皆親切で、ユーモアもあり、とても楽しめます。一度行くと、きっとリピータになります。

This was a wonderful experience. The employees were courteous and friendly and hospitable. We saw whales and rocked out to good music while feasting our eyes on the gorgeous ocean and the sunset. The mai tai's were great. We want to go again.

I participated in the tour in the afternoon.
It's easy to understand since you can explore the park with a Japanese guide, and they provide thorough support.

The buffet-style meal featured many unique dishes, and I was able to eat until I was full.

The show has a storyline, so it's engaging and never boring.
And the fire dance is truly spectacular!!

If anyone is considering a show in Hawaii, I definitely recommend this one.

午後からのツアーに参加しました。
園内を日本人ガイドさんと一緒に回れるので、分かりやすいですし、しっかり対応してくれます。

バイキング形式の食事も、珍しいものばかりで目移りしておなかいっぱいになるほど食べれました。

ショーは、ストーリーがあり見ていて飽きません。
そしてファイアーダンスは、圧巻です!!

ハワイで、ショーを考えてる人がいたら
絶対これはおススメですよ。

This is our second Sunset Cruise and we had a wonderful time. Service and Entertainment was outstanding. Food was average, and uneventful. We are not fans of meat cooked rare and would have liked to had the meat cooked to our liking. We look forward to taking this dinner cruise again, when we are in Honolulu.

My first time in Hawaii. I thought I absolutely had to see a night show, so I searched for optional tours. At first, I was considering a budget-friendly cocktail show at the Sheraton, but I decided to splurge and changed to the Polynesian Center show with dinner and transportation included. (I learned from the Japanese guide's explanation that the Polynesian Center is operated by a university.)

Regarding the show, the fire dance was the most impressive. I had imagined a large group hula dance for the other performances, so it was a bit different.

The meal was a buffet with plenty of choices, including Polynesian cuisine and sushi rolls, and everything was delicious. I was completely full.

It was also nice to see scenery other than Waikiki during the transfer. The mountains offered a different view compared to Waikiki.

We left Waikiki around 4 PM and returned around 10:30 PM. I thought the duration was a bit long. I felt a little tired. Nevertheless, considering the show, the meal, and the scenery during the transfer, I was satisfied overall!

初めてのハワイ。ナイトショーは絶対見なくちゃ！と思い、オプショナルツアーを検索。初めは、格安なシェラトン内のカクテル付きのショーを考えていましたが、奮発して、ディナーと送迎付きのポリネシアンセンターのショーに変更しました。（ポリネシアンセンターは、大学が運営してるということは、お迎えの日本人ガイドさんの説明で知りました。）

ショーに関しては、ファイアーダンスが一番印象深かったです。他のダンスについては、大人数でのフラダンスを想像していたので、ちょっと違いました。

食事もバイキングで、ポリネシア料理や巻寿司など、チョイスがたくさんあり、どれもおいしかったです。おなかいっぱいでした。

また移動中にワイキキ以外の景色も見れて、よかったです。山あいで、ワイキキとはまた違った景色でした。

16時頃、ワイキキを出て、戻りが22時30分頃。拘束時間がやや長いな～と思いました。少し疲れました。ともあれ、ショー、食事、移動中の景色の３つを総合評価して、満足です！

I took my friends from California to this cruise. Their mai tai is delicious and they are all you can drink! The whole cruise is very relaxing and you get to enjoy the Honolulu coast. The timing is perfect as well.

Highly recommended!

Elvis shook my hand!!! LOL Well not the Real Elvis, but he was pretty close! The show was fun, full of energy and the entertainers were great! Rock~a~ Hula, Rock, Rock A hula, I can't get that song out of my head!

My date and I did the VIP Dinner, we had our own private stage side table, delicious drinks and a fancy gourmet dinner (why not splurge a little since your in Hawaii). The theater is real nice and quite impressive, I would recommend bringing a sweater or a jacket because it does get cold.

Where else can you see the Young Skinny Elvis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Old Chubby Elvis and Hula Dancers all in one place!! It was a good fun show, I would highly recommend to all my friends back on the Eastcoast!

We participated in a New Year's Eve luau show with a total of nine people, including my husband's parents and my family. It was a really lovely spot by the lagoon where we could see the sunset, which was different from our usual experiences.

The show's excitement captivated my one-year-old son, who even started dancing. My parents also moved closer to the stage and seemed to have a great time.

As for the buffet, it included traditional Hawaiian dishes and sushi rolls, making it easy for everyone from children to the elderly to enjoy. However, I wouldn't say the taste was extraordinary.

Unfortunately, the staff's efficiency wasn't very good, and we had to wait quite a while from gathering to getting to our dining seats, which was tough for my son.

Overall, I think it was a good experience since we were able to enjoy it as a family.

夫の両親、私の家族合計９名で大晦日のルアウショーに参加しました。普段とはちがいラグーンサイドでの、夕陽が見えるとっても素敵な場所でした。
ショーの迫力は1歳になる息子も興味しんしんで、踊りだすほど。私の両親もステージ近くまで移動し、相当楽しめた様子でした。
ブッフェの味と内容ですが、ハワイの伝統的な食事や海苔巻もあり、子供からお年寄りまで食べやすいものでした。お味は、感動的とまでは言えません。
ただ、スタッフの手際があまり良くなかったのか、集合から、食事の席までかなりの時間並び、息子には辛かったです。
総合的には、家族で楽しめたので良かったと思います。

It was great to see traditional Hawaiian dance easily near Honolulu. It was more impressive than I had imagined, and I was very satisfied.

ホノルルの近くでお手軽にハワイの伝統的な踊りがみれて大変良かったです。想像していたより見ごたえがあり満足しました。

The scale of the night show after touring the park and having dinner was very impressive, and the content was wonderful; I was truly moved.

園内を見学してディナーを食べた後のナイトショーのスケールがとても大きくて、内容も素晴らしく本当に感動しました。

I found out that a new show started in Waikiki, and I thought, "This is it!" so I decided to participate! The content exceeded my expectations!! I had a great time.

While it incorporates elements of Hawaii, the main focus is on dances other than hula, which is refreshing ✨ I think this American and exciting show would be great for those who are repeat visitors to Hawaii.

In this show, Elvis, Michael, Elton, and Lady Gaga made appearances. Each of them was a wonderful performer, and while watching the images projected on the big screen, I forgot they were impersonators and got completely absorbed in the performance♪ Michael's dance was fantastic! The costumes looked just like the real thing!

Since I’m in my twenties, I wasn’t very familiar with Elvis and Elton, but there were songs I recognized from dramas, so it didn’t matter, and I enjoyed it anyway!

The tropical drinks and cocktails named after the stars were also fun. I chose the Lady Gaga drink~♪

After the show, we took photos together as a memento. Everyone was very friendly and happily posed for pictures and signed autographs. I want to see it again!!!!

ワイキキで新しいショーが始まったと知り、これは！と思い参加してきました！
内容は期待以上！！とっても楽しむことができました。

ハワイの要素も盛り込んであるのですが、フラダンス以外のダンスがメインで新鮮✩
ハワイリピーターの方にはこんなアメリカンでエキサイティングなショーもいいと思います。

今回のショーではエルビス、マイケル、エルトン、レディーガガが登場しました。
どの方もすばらしいパフォーマーで大きなスクリーンに映し出される映像を見ていたら
彼らがそっくりさんだなんて忘れて聞き入っていました♪
マイケルのダンスがよかったです！衣装も本物そっくり！

２０代のため(～)エルビス、エルトンにはあまり親しみがなかったのですが、
ドラマで聞いたことある曲もあったりして、そんなことは関係なく楽しめましたよ！

トロピカルドリンクや、スターの名前にちなんだカクテルなども楽しい。
私はレディーガガのドリンクを選びました~♪

ショーのあとはみんなと写真撮影で記念にもなりました。
みなさんとてもフレンドリーで心よく写真撮影、サインに応じてくれます。
また見にいきたいです！！！！！

We participated for Green room and got front row seats.
The “stars” came off the stage and sang to me and shook my hand.
“Elvis” comes so close that you can lightly smell his perfume.

When they first come to the stage, you may think they are kind of chubby, but once they start to sing and dance, you will be amazed. It’s unbelievable that they are not lip singing.

The stage equipment and audio system is great. During the performance, there is a video on the screen that shows the real star singing. The “star” on stage and the star on the screen come in sync and you start to believe that the “star” on the stage is real.

Even though you don’t know the star, they will sing many popular songs old or new, so any generation can enjoy the performance.

After the show the stars will be at the lobby, and they will give you autograph and take a picture with you.
In my mind I believe that “Michael Jackson” was real to me so I got excited and screamed.

Once in a while I heard they

Since I participated in the green room, my seat was right in front of the stage. The stars came down from the stage to sing right in front of me and even shook hands. They came so close that I could faintly smell Elvis's cologne!

Even if I thought, "Wait? A bit chubby?" when they appeared, their singing, dancing, and even their talk and gestures were so realistic that I was completely drawn in. It's amazing that there was no lip-syncing!

The stage setup was quite elaborate, synchronizing with real footage, and combined with their singing skills, I gradually started to feel like I was watching the real thing.

Even for generations that don't know the originals, there are standard songs woven in, so I think everyone can enjoy it with a sense of recognition like, "Oh, I know this song!"

After the show, the stars casually responded to requests for autographs and photos at the exit. Since I was already feeling like I was with the real ones, when I took a photo with Michael, I couldn't help but let out a squeal of excitement!

It seems like there is a variety of cast members, so I definitely want to go again.

グリーンルームで参加したので席はステージまん前でした。スターたちがステージから降りてきて目の前で歌ってくれたり握手してくれます。エルビスの香水がほんのり香るほど、身近に来てくれます！

登場したときに「えっ？ぽっちゃり？」とか思っても、歌のうまさ、踊りのうまさ、トークやしぐさまで本物そっくりで、ぐんぐん惹きこまれます。口パクはいないというのがすごい！

ステージの装置もかなり凝っていて、本物の映像とシンクロしてきて、歌のうまさとの相乗効果で、次第に本物と錯覚してきました。

本物を知らない世代でもスタンダードな曲が織り込まれてるので「あ、この歌知ってる！」とどの世代にも楽しめると思います。

ショーの後、出口でスターたちが気軽にサインや写真撮影に応じてくれます。すでに見てるほうも本物と錯覚してるので、マイケルと写真を撮るときには「キャー」と黄色い声を上げてしまいました！

出演するキャストにバラエティがあるようなので、是非また行きたいです。

Beautiful setting, great food & entertainment. Be sure to big your camera. Service was excellent!!

Hawaiian traditional feast "LUAU."
This time, I participated on New Year's Eve.
The luau here is very accessible since it's located in Waikiki, so you can feel safe even without transportation.

Additionally, from the lagoon venue, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Last time, I attended another luau held in a location farther from Waikiki, but unlike that one, there were no attractions we could participate in (like lei making or games), and the setup was more about enjoying a buffet-style meal while watching the show.

In terms of experiencing a luau for the first time, I think this is a luau that you can enjoy easily with its accessibility and food.

I definitely recommend this activity for anyone visiting Hawaii!

ハワイ伝統の宴「LUAU」。
今回は大晦日の夜に参加しました。
ここのルアウは、ロケーションもワイキキ内なため、とても行きやすく送迎がなくても安心です。

また、会場であるラグーンからは、ちょうどサンセットが綺麗に見えます☆

前回はワイキキから離れた場所で開催されている、他のルアウに参加したのですが、そちらのように自分たちが参加できるアトラクション(レイメイキングやゲーム等)はなく、ショーを観ながらビュッフェスタイルの食事を楽しむ構成になっていました。

初めてのルアウを体験するという意味では、アクセスのし易さや食事等、気軽に楽しめるルアウだと思います。

是非ハワイを訪れた人には体験してもらいたいアクティビティです♪

Sunset and fireworks viewing! Friday only dinner cruise.

It's just the best.

The staff is friendly, and you can enjoy wine while watching the sunset, and at the end, there are fireworks!!

I especially recommend it for couples.

サンセットと花火を観賞！金曜日限定ディナークルーズ
とにかく最高です。

スタッフの方も気さくだし、夕日を見ながらワインを飲んで
最後には花火！！

特にカップルにお勧めですよ

I watched the show from the Premium Circle on New Year's Eve. The show was packed with content and very enjoyable. I think it was also great in terms of experiencing the local culture.

大晦日のプレミアムサークルでショー観覧しました。ショーは内容盛りだくさんでとても楽しかったです。現地の文化に触れるという意味でもとてもよかったと思います。

I participated for the first time. I always thought it wasn't worth going out of my way to see, especially every time I looked at the catalog, but I joined the afternoon tour with my family. The location is near Turtle Bay, so it's a bit far, but the guide kept us entertained and engaged. Each group had a staff member who guided us around the center in Japanese, making it a fun experience. We got to ride canoes, try starting a fire, and crack open coconuts, among other activities, while exploring the center, and then we had a meal. The meal was a buffet, and it was decent. The show started at 7:30 PM, and it was amazing. The overwhelming power and the story moved me, and in the end, the applause just wouldn't stop. I was deeply touched after a long time. I highly recommend this. There are three options for the course, but I recommend the deluxe option. We were able to watch the show from the front. Since returning to Waikiki will be after 10 PM, I think it's better to plan your schedule with some extra time.

初めて参加しました。
自分の中ではわざわざ見に行くほどのことは無いかなーと昔からカタログ見る度に思っていましたが、午後からのツアーに家族で参加いたしました。場所はタートルベイ近くなのでちょっと遠いですがガイドさんが退屈させずにいろいろ盛り上げてくださいました。グループごとにセンター内を案内するスタッフがついてくれて日本語で楽しく案内してくれました。カヌーに乗ったり、火起こしを体験したり、ヤシの実を割ってみせたりと、いろんな体験をしながらセンター内を回り、そのあと食事です。食事はバイキングで中身はまあまあというところでしょうか。ショーは７時半から始まりますが、これが最高でした。圧倒的なパワーに、またストーリーに感動し最後は拍手が鳴りやみません。久しぶりに感動をしました。これはぜひおすすめです。コースに選択肢が３つありますがデラックスがおすすめです。ショーも正面で観れました。ワイキキへ戻るのは１０時過ぎになるので余裕を持ってスケジュールを立てたほうが良いと思います。

I was really happy that everyone received a lei when we signed up for the premium seats.

The show featured powerful fire dancing by male dancers, and since we were in the front row, we could feel the heat from the flames.

It's enjoyable for everyone, from small children to grandparents!

Before the show started, the dancers even drew pictures with magic markers for the children who wanted to imitate their tattoos.

プレミアムシートで申し込みすると、全員にレイをかけてくれてとっても嬉しかったです。

ショーは男性のダンサーのファイヤーダンスが迫力満点で、前席だったので火の熱さが伝わってきました。

小さい子供からおじいちゃん・あばあちゃんまで楽しめましすよ！

ショーが始まる前に希望者の子供にはダンサーの方が直接、タトゥーを真似てマジックで好きな絵も描いてくれました。

The Hilton Hotel is very spacious, and I got quite lost trying to find the meeting place. I wish they had provided a clearer map or something similar.

The show itself was enjoyable, and the food was delicious. I chose the Golden Circle seats, and they guided us from those seats to the buffet, so I’m glad I opted for this seating. The people in other sections had to wait in long lines.

ヒルトンホテル内がとても広くて、集合場所が分からずかなり迷いました。もうすこし分かりやすく地図なども入れてくれればいいなと思いました。
ショー自体は楽しく、食事もおいしかったです。ゴールデンサークル席にしたのですが、ビュッフェ形式でこのゴールデンサークル席から案内してくれるのでこの席にしてよかったです。他の席の人たちはかなり並んでいました。

There were several similar shows, and I was a bit confused, but since it was in Waikiki, I chose this one! There were more participants than I expected, and it was a bit chilly since it was outdoors, but I really felt like I was in Hawaii!! I had a great time! I think it's worth seeing at least once! The hotel also had many shops, and I enjoyed shopping on the way back♪

同じようなショーがいくつかあって迷いましたが、ワイキキということで、このショーにしました！　思っていたよりも参加人数が多く、屋外の為少し寒い思いもしましたが、ハワイに来た！！という感じがして楽しい時間を過ごしました！１度は見ておいて損はないと思います！ホテルにはお店も沢山あり、帰りにはお買い物も楽しみました♪

The facilities and content were both great!

設備、内容ともに良かったです！

The food was really good but the show seemed to drag on. I have been to other shows and this one only compared moderately.

This was the second Luau of our trip. We scheduled this as our new years eve activity. This was aperformance by a professional dance group. Each song and dance was an good "act". But just that. I did not get the feeling of the culture and the sense of enjoyment that I recieved from the first Luau I attended.