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Hawaii
My trip to Oahu was for my honey moon. Everything was amazing! After 2 weeks of tours, hikes, shopping, snorkeling & beach fun in the sun-we needed something quiet & romantic. So our last night on this beautiful island was spent on board the Navatek Sunset Dinner Cruise. I chose this cruise line because I am easily motion sick & was told the build of this ship helped prevent a lot of the swaying you experience. It was great! Food was good-hawaiian pork, chicken teriyaki, potatoes & veggies(you want fancy-up grade),drinks were yum-decently priced. The crew was very nice! The most important part of the ship was the observation decks-awsome!! Plenty of room for everyone. I got some beautiful pics & wonderful memories! & the Friday night fire works made a fabulous ending to a perfect evening at the end of an amazing trip!! I would rebook this cruise on every trip I made!
I participated last year as well, and I wanted to join again to see this show. I had a front-row seat, so it was incredibly powerful, and the 1 hour and 30 minutes flew by. I was so moved that I ended up in tears at the end. It's a bit of a distance from Waikiki, but I think it's a show worth going to.
去年も参加したのですが、またこのショーを観たくて参加させて頂きました。１番前の席だったので大迫力で、あっという間の１時間３０分でした。感動してしまい、最後は涙が出てくる程でした。ワイキキから少し距離はありますが、行く価値があるショーだと思います。
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I participated in the All Day Deluxe. The transportation was enjoyable, with a male college student guide explaining things while we traveled in a medium-sized bus.
For the evening show, I booked through Alan1 and ended up in the fourth row from the front in the center. The center is the best location. If you're seated further back, you can't see the dancers' facial expressions, which diminishes the enjoyment. (Although the price is high, the Deluxe experience is definitely worth it.)
The Deluxe option included a guided tour with a small group, and even though it was expensive, I was very satisfied. (This time, our guide was a very cute college student named Kotona. Thank you for explaining everything so well and making it a pleasant day.) My three children, who are in elementary and middle school, also had a great time.
As a downside, there were too many things to see, and one day wasn't enough. I wish they would start earlier. There was hardly any time to buy souvenirs, which is disappointing! (After the evening show, it's time to catch the bus back, leaving no time for shopping.)
There are various events like hula dancing and a Tonga show. Therefore, booking the Deluxe through Alan1 and sitting in the center front row is definitely worth it.
オールデイ・デラックスで参加しました。
送迎は、中型バスで男子大学生のガイドが説明しながら楽しく移動できました。
夜のショーは、Alan1で申し込んだら中央で前から４列目でした。中央が最高のロケーションです。また、後ろのほうでは、ダンサーの顔の表情がわからないため、楽しさも半減です。（料金が高いですが、デラックスが絶対に良いです。）
デラックスは、場内の案内も少人数で案内され、料金が高くても満足いくものでした。(今回のガイドは、とてもかわいい大学生の琴奈さんでした。一生懸命説明してくれて気持ちの良い一日を過ごせて有難うございました。)
高・中・小学生の３人の子供たちも楽しんでいました。
最後に欠点として、見どことがありすぎて一日では足りません。だからこそ、開始時間を早めてほしいです。お土産の買う時間もほとんどありません。残念！（夜のショーが終わったら帰りのバスの時間です。買い物の時間はありません。）
フラを踊ったり、トンガのショーを見たりいろいろなイベントがあります。だから、デラックスをAlan1で予約して中央前列で見る価値は、保障です。
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Outstanding job! Unknown to us at that time our airline changed arrival gates. As a result, there was no Lei greeting for our 2nd Grader upon arrival. The great HA staff tracked us down in the baggage area and delivered the Lei greeting. Their extra effort was appreciated and was a great start to our visit to Oahu.
This was our third luau and the best one so far. The food, including the poi, and drink were plentiful and delicious and the entertainment was awesome. The show consisted of a variety of Polynesian dancing, including fire-dancing. All the dancers were very talented and put on a high-energy show. The layout at the Royal Lahaina provides a perfect view of the sunset over the ocean which is incorporated into the show.
Overall, it was a wonderful luau experience.
We were looking forward to our first adventure in Hawaii... an official Luau. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed the history of the story telling. However, one downside was that we were instructed and confirmed to go to one hotel and when we arrived early to check in were told there was no show there that night... after going through channels we were told to go to another hotel and we checked in without issue. The evening was pleasant, we met other families and enjoyed the fun. The food was good but nothing too special but the atmosphere was pleasant, the breeze warm and the mai tai's cold! We enjoyed the experience overall.
The performance was certainly powerful, but I was very satisfied with the singing, music, and food. When you go to Hawaii, you definitely have to attend a dinner show like this! ^^v
迫力の有るパフォーマンスは勿論でしたが、
歌と音楽、料理に非常に満足しました。
やはりハワイに行けば、こういうディナーショーは行っておかないと!^^v
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I got my friends lied for their first trip here and they loved it.
The quality of the leis was outstanding.
Overall a great value and great time. Our 19 year old daughters were a bit bored. Can't blame them... They were jealous. The drinks were flowing and the captain and bartender did a great job keeping everyone topped off! Ship was beautiful. Nice circuit of the cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head. Reccomend highly.
The show and dinner were all great, although the difference between booking premiere and regular show seems only to make sure that you have a front table. I was very lucky to sit with a family from Canada who were very friendly and welcoming. This show has seating at large round tables, and so as an individual realize that you are going to be sitting with someone else.
The show itself was first rate and the singers and dancers put their all to it. There is a small part of the show at the beginning that really didn't make sense where they played like to the were doing work in a village....they should let the dancers and singers rest and abandon this part.
This is an expensive but on Waikiki event, no bus to ride on, but let me share with you if you are in the restaurant right next to the show, or are on the public beach behind the show you could see the whole thing for free!
Aloha
I booked this for my parents 40th anniversary. My mom had the hollywood version of Hawaii in her head (the hula dancer and ukulele greeting as you walk off the plane) which we all know doesn't happen, so I suprised them with the lei greeting. They were met at the gate with the leis and had grins from ear to ear. I got them the double strand of flowers and everywhere they went (car rental, airport staff, etc) stopped them to tell them it was the best lei they had seen - they see them all day long. This made my parents smile even more. I would highly recommend this to people who are first timers to the island, it really sets a mood for the start of your vacation.
The dinner cruise was awesome. We really enjoyed the show, dinner, and staff. The all you can eat crab legs really hit the spot. Thanks for making our last night in Hawaii a memorable one.
This is the children's third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, while their parents are visiting for the first time. It's my fifth time, and I truly enjoy it every time I go.
On the shuttle bus, a guide who speaks Japanese explained various things, and inside the center, Japanese students diligently guided us, so we felt at ease.
The evening show was impressive as we were able to sit in the front row, and it was very moving.
子供達は、3回目のポリネシアンカルチャーセンター。両親は、初めて。私は、5回目。何度いっても本当楽しめます。
迎えのバスの中でも、日本語が上手なガイドさんがいろいろと説明してくれ、センター内では、日本人の学生さんが一生懸命案内してくれるので、安心していけます。
夜のショーは、前列で見れたので、迫力がありとっても感動でした。
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the garden tour was beautiful. the food ws very tasty. the drinks were more than ample. the show was very very interesting. i had goosepimples watching the show. highly recommend. staff was above and beyond.
I participated alone. It was more fun than I expected. I really felt like I was in Hawaii!
Once on board, the crew started talking about safety instructions. I couldn't understand anything they were saying... ^_^;
After a while, they served everyone cocktails in cups, and the crew came around multiple times for refills.
I also went to the restroom. No one seemed to have used it, so it was very clean that day. However, it was quite narrow! Since you have to use a vertical ladder, it might be difficult for those with mobility issues...
Next time I come to Hawaii, I will definitely ride this catamaran again! Wait for me! (laughs) THANK YOUーーー♪♪♪ヽ(^0^)ノ
一人で参加しました。
思っていた以上に、楽しかったです。
ハワイに来たんだーーー♪と実感してきました。
乗船すると、クルーの人が注意事項等を話し出します。
何を言っているかさっぱりわかりませんでした・・・^_^;
そして、しばらくすると、カップに入ったカクテルを全員に振る舞ってくれて、お代わりは、わざわざクルーの人が何度も、回ってきてくれました。
トイレも行って来ました。だれも、使用していなかったのか、その日は、とてもキレイでした。
ただ、とても狭い！ はしご階段（垂直）を使うので、足の悪い方は、大変かも・・・。
次回ハワイに来たら、またこのカタマランに乗りに行きます！待っててね！（笑）
THANK YOUーーー♪♪♪ヽ(^0^)ノ
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Especially liked the driver who also guided us through to the shows and where we were could get to when they were starting. She gave us a mini tour on the way to the cultural center which was very interesting. She was fun, joyful, and looked out for us.
Great event, can't miss it!
This luau is fantastic. We never really know what to do for nightlife now that the kiddos are here with us (no nanny!) But this luau was surprisingly perfect for us all.
My wife and I were amazed at how much hands-on activities were available for our kids to run around and explore/discover. It was so great because we actually felt like they were getting an education in Hawaiian history and culture...but never KNEW because it was so fun and interactive! Kudos for that! The food was amazing...we all ate way too much! And the show was the best part of all. Couldn't have asked for better. Mahalo (which we learned means thanks!)
Christine was super cool at the check-in, she was so joyful and fired-up, loved this cruise! On-board crew was amazing and the drinks kept coming and coming. What a night - hahahaha! Yeah, WHAT A NIGHT! If you are in Waikiki you will WANT to take a sail out ... I went on a few and this one - by far - had the biggest drink cups!
I had a great time experiencing the island's dance and culture, which is rarely seen in Japan. The final show was spectacular. However, since I couldn't see everything on the park tour, it might not be necessary next time...
日本でめったにお目にかかれない島のダンスや文化に触れることができて楽しかった。ラストのショーは圧巻。
但し園内ツアーは全て観ることができなかったので次回は不要かも…
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I heard from a friend that I should definitely see the evening show, so I included it in my schedule. It was a full-day course, but a half-day course or just the evening show might also be good options. The show featured dancers on an outdoor stage, delivering a powerful performance. Since it was a story-based show, it kept me engaged and was quite fulfilling. I highly recommend it! Additionally, the students in the park were very friendly and readily joined in for photos, making for a fun day.
友人から聞き夜のショーは見た方がいいと言われ、日程に組み入れました。一日コースでしたが半日コースまたは夜のショーのみのツアーでもいいかも知れません。ショーは野外ステージを所狭しとダンサー達が迫力の舞台を見せてくれます。ストーリー仕立てのショーなので飽きる事無く、中身も充実してました。お勧めです！また園内の学生達は大変気さくで写真にもすぐに入ってくれ楽しい一日を過ごせました。
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My friend decided to do this cruise and so we went along. We all had an incredible time! While we were sailing out in the deep blue ocean enjoying our tasty drinks and listening to the tunes, it just automatically becomes the perfect combination to get everyone in a mood to socialize, move around and even dance on-board! The best part about the whole cruise was the gorgeous sunset (besides the OPEN bar).
I would definitely recommend this to my friends and to everyone I know!! Thank you so much for a wonderful time!
Sailing + Drinks + Friends = GOOD TIMES!
This was the second time we've done the Starlight Luau. We liked it the first time and we weren't disappointed the second time around. The biggest plus is the food; it is varied and delicious. The performers are pretty good as well. The one negative is the setup; the tables are packed so everyone is crammed together like sardines. A little more elbow room would make this a 5 star review. We've been to other luau's that you need to take a 40 minute bus ride to get repeatedly bitten by bugs on the beach; this one has better food and far more convenience.
The young lady that greeted us at the Airport did a fabulous job. This was our families first time to the islands and my family had no idea that we were going to be greeted with the most beautiful lei's. Thank you for your help in starting our vacation out with a bang.
Layne DeLapp
Hillsboro, Or
Sunset Dinner Cruise, Cocktails, Dancing.. what a fun night! Let me tell you, seeing a sunset in Hawaii is wonderful but seeing it from the ocean, its like a paint brush painted the skies for the evening. Perfect for that special romantic moment with your loved one!
Unfortunately, I did not see the mystical green flash, but we did see several dolphins and the sunset over the water, magical!
Staff was very attentive and came by my dinner table through out the evening to make sure I was taken care of. Everyone on-board participated in the dancing. Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunset Dinner Cruise!
As mentioned in other reviews, most participants were foreigners. On the day we attended, I believe there was only one other Japanese group besides us.
After departing from Waikiki Beach, there is a safety briefing and a drink explanation, all in English. Once the explanation is over, drinks are served, and then you can relax while watching the sunset.
On the day we participated, it started off sunny, but it became cloudy, and unfortunately, we couldn't see a beautiful sunset. However, we were able to enjoy a leisurely and elegant time out in the waters off Waikiki. The young foreign girls were dancing with drinks in hand the whole time! Don't worry if you can't speak English at all! With so few Japanese people around, you can really feel like you're abroad.
Please make sure to use the restroom before boarding! You should assume there is no restroom on the boat. (There is one, but it has a terrible smell, and you really have to brace yourself to use it...) Well, it's for emergencies!
But other than that, it was fantastic! The next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely sign up again!
他の方の口コミにもあるように、参加者の大半の方が外国人でした。私たちが参加したこの日も、日本人は私たち以外に１組だけだったと思います。
ワイキキビーチを出発すると、安全確認の説明と、ドリンクの説明があります。全て英語です。その説明が終わると、ドリンクが配られ、あとはサンセットを見ながらのんびりです。
私たちが参加したこの日は、最初は晴れていたのですが、途中から曇ってしまい、あいにくキレイなサンセットは見れませんでした。でも、ワイキキの沖でゆっくりのんびり、優雅な時間を過ごせました。外人の若い女の子たちは、終始お酒片手に踊っていましたよ☆ 英語ができなくても全然大丈夫！日本人が少ないので、外国を感じることができます。
くれぐれも、乗船する前にトイレは済ませて下さい！船にはトイレが無いと思った方がいいです。（あるにはあるけど、ひどい悪臭で、相当覚悟しないと入れないと思います・・・） まぁ、緊急用ですね！
でもそれ以外は最高です！
次回ハワイに行ったら、必ずまた申し込みます☆
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I picked this cruise because I wanted to get out and do something for the Fourth of July, but I didn't want the hassle of dealing with huge crowds of people, fighting traffic, and being around a bunch of screaming teenagers running around.
This was the perfect choice for me. I am a big guy, so I like to eat...buffet style all the way, and I am a happy man. So the food was good. Drinks were available at reasonable prices, and the best part was nobody seemed to be there to get drunk, but just enjoyed some drinks and the night. The fireworks were the best ending to a good night. I made a great choice, obviously.
This luau exceeded our expectations. There was a tour of the grounds with tons of wildlife and gardens. The dinner was delicious and the entertainment was great. Don't show up tired like we did its a really exciting place that everyone can enjoy.
We were greated at the gate by a pleasant young lady w beautiful, thick, fragrant leis. She escorted us to baggage claim and directed us to our waiting car.. Thank you for the excellent service and quality product. The young lady was especially nice.
I took my sister on this sail last night..and this is by far the best sail (tour wise) this island has to offer. Tropical winds, beautiful deep blue ocean and amazing hawaiian coastal scenery.
Crew on-board both the Spirit of Aloha and Honi Olani are superb and exceed your service expectations. Fortunately, for the adult beverage people, this became an Open bar sail (Beer is usually $1 and mixed drinks are $2) but this is because the boat departed late.
No one comes on-board to get drunk or rowdy..we were all in silent agreement to enjoy our drinks, enjoy our scrumptious dinner and have a wonderful time.. everyone on-board did just that.
Everyone who boarded the vessel were strangers, but we all became friends by the end of the night. Thank You Hawai' Nautical for a wonderful evening of good food, drinks, friendly conversations and laughter.
