All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Enele was a great driver and full of knowledge. He also became our tour guide once we arrived at the cultural center. He took us around and explained the different cultures and his own culture (Samoa) in great detail. The food at the luau was great with the Kalua pork and Lomi Lomi being my favorite. Poi was actually not bad after all the bad things I heard about it. The entertainment during dinner was great. We even got on stage for a little dance. The show was incredible, portraying the AH of life. The fire dancers were awesome. Overall was a great experience and would recommend to everyone.

For my kids first time in Maui I wanted them to experience a true Luau. We didn't want to pay the price that the Old Lahaina Luau charged (even though we had been to it on our honeymoon and loved it, and everyone always says its the best one on Maui) so we went to the Hyatt. I was disappointed that it was on concrete with the stage so far away, after we waited in the rain and sunny heat (yes at the same time!) in line for 45 minutes! The mai-tai's were not very strong either and we wanted to get the most bang for our buck. On the other hand, the show was entertaining enough, the staff was very friendly, and we met a lovely family from Tokyo, so we all had a great time. The fire dancers were a big hit! I thought the food was EXCELLENT, especially for such a large buffet, and my kids really enjoyed the whole thing. For the price, it was a decent deal since one of my kids was free, but I think The Old Lahaina Luau is the only way I would go if I had it to do over again.

This was my first time participating. My high school child, who tends to be lazy about everything, was with me, but they didn't get bored or fall asleep and watched until the end. They were a bit sleepy at the beginning, though...

However, the food at Gateway was not great. I think having too high expectations is not good.

The biggest complaint I had was that it said, "You can participate by handing the voucher to the Japanese staff," but I couldn't find where the Japanese staff were. When I asked someone nearby, they gave a vague explanation, and I ended up wandering around without really understanding, which was exhausting.

By the way, if you go by rental car, the parking fee is $8.

今回初めて参加しました。
何でも面倒くさがる高校生の子供が一緒だったのですが
退屈がることもなく眠ることもなく、最後までみていました。
最初の方は少し眠たかったのですが・・・。

ただ、ゲートウエイの食事がイマイチでした。
期待しすぎは良くないと思います。

1番不満だったのは「バウチャーを日本語スタッフに
渡せば参加できます」とあったのですが
日本語スタッフが何処にいるのかわからず、近くにいた
人に聞くと適当に説明されあまりよくわからないまま
あちこち行く事になり、気疲れしました

ちなみにレンタカーで行く場合は
駐車場料金が8ドルかかります。

The show was very entertaining, and the children were completely satisfied!
It was a show that everyone, from adults to kids, could enjoy.
The fire show was thrilling, and the kids were having a blast!
There were many dishes that resembled local cuisine,
and I was able to fully enjoy the true essence of Hawaii.
I highly recommend this show.

ショーがとても面白く、子供たちも大満足！
大人から子供まで楽しめるショーでした。
火を使ったショーは迫力満点で、子供達もおおはしゃぎ！
お料理も郷土料理？見たいな物がたくさんあって、
これぞハワイ！っていうハワイを堪能できました。
お勧めのショーです。

I had always wanted to see it at least once.
However, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery before it started!
A prime seat with a view of Diamond Head!
The show was, of course, very good as well.
I was able to enjoy the coveted fire performances and Polynesian show.

一回は見て見たかったのです。
しかし、始まる前に美しい景色に驚きました！
ダイアモンド・ヘッドが見渡せる特等席！
ショーももちろんとても良かったです。
憧れの火を使ったパフォーマンスやポリネシアンショーを堪能できました。

We had a very good time and everyone was very polite.

We had a great time. It even rained for a while but we still had fun. A good value. I wish they had asked for audience participation though.

This was the best! I thought it was so important to do as a first timer, and would highly recommend it to anyone! Not only was it a great surprise for my family, the gal who greeted us was full of valuable information for us. She also walked us to the luggage pick up AND made sure we found our transportation driver before leaving.

I would HIGHLY recommend this service. It was a GREAT start to a very special family vacation!

The seat we were guided to was right next to the stage!
In front of us was the ocean, and we could see the diamonds.
It was the best location.

We were blessed with good weather, and we thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the waves and the gradually darkening sky!
Of course, the Polynesian show and fire dance were amazing!
We were captivated and enjoyed a delightful meal.
The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, and there were plenty of desserts to choose from!

案内された席はステージ横！
目の前に広がる海、ダイヤモンドが見渡せる
最高の場所でした。

お天気に恵まれ、波の音やだんだんと暗くなっていく空の雰囲気も楽しめ大満足！
もちろんポリネシアンショーやファイヤーダンスも最高！
見惚れながら楽しいお食事を堪能できました。
ビュッフェの品数も豊富！デザートも選び放題！

Fire performances and dances like hula!
Traditional Hawaiian cuisine was all there!
I was very curious about all the things I had never eaten before!
I added another valuable experience in Hawaii.
I had a really fun night.

火を使ったパフォーマンスやフラなどのダンス！
料理も伝統的なハワイアン料理が勢ぞろい！
食べたことないものばかりで興味津々！
ハワイでの貴重な体験が一つ増えました。
とっても楽しい夜を過ごすことができました。

This was a very unique place. It was beautiful. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgable. The night show was the best show I have ever seen. My recommendation is to get the ambassodor package so that you have a guide. It is very crowded and somewhat hard to navigate around so having a guide is definitely worth the extra money. Food wasn't that great but was the same as other luaus in the area. Overall it's a must see!

Our sunset cruise started off on the wrong foot (literally) when we were forced to take our shoes off and wade into the surf to get onto the sail boat. We were unprepared because that's not described in the activity description. However, once we got past that we had a nice time. It's the only way to get a great look at the Waikiki skyline. It was a nice comfortable, slow and relaxing cruise. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. There's a lot of alcohol consumption, so I wouldn't recommend bringing children.

The welcome from the admired Lei, the band, and the hula, along with the Tahitian show, was incredibly satisfying!

The show was wonderful, but the scenery was also amazing! The buffet had a variety of local dishes, and I felt like I could fully enjoy Hawaii on this tour.

There were few Japanese participants, mostly Americans, but I was able to enjoy the meal happily.

憧れのレイの歓迎、バンドやフラ、
タヒチアンショーを楽しめ大満足！

ショーも素晴らしかったけど景色も最高！
ビュッフェも郷土料理が揃っており、
思いっきりハワイを満喫できるツアーだと思いました。

日本人の参加者は少なくほとんどアメリカ人でしたが、
楽しくお食事を楽しむことができました。

In the background, there was Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach dyed in the sunset! It was so beautiful. My first Polynesian dance was truly wonderful and moving!

I really felt like I was in Hawaii, and it became a great memory.

バックには夕焼けに染まった
ダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチ！
とてもキレイでした。
初めてのポリネシアンダンスが
とても素晴らしく感動！

ハワイに来たぁ~って感じがあり、
良い思い出となりました。

The ticket center looks like a small booth, and it's quite confusing...

The cruise is interesting at first, especially with the beautiful sunset, which is enjoyable, but the wait time until the fireworks is just too long...

For that matter, it wasn't as close or as impressive as I expected, and there weren't that many fireworks either...

It felt a bit off.

It didn't turn into a lively atmosphere with strangers all having fun together. Maybe the age group of the people on board was older?

チケットセンターも小屋みたいで、よくわからないし・・・

クルーズも最初は物珍しいので、夕日も綺麗だしたのしいんですけど、花火までの時間があまりにもありすぎる・・・。

のわりには、そんなに近くで大迫力ってわけでもなく、沢山あがるわけでもなく。。。。

微妙な感じです。

知らない人たちもみんなでワイワイってことには全然なりませんでした。乗船してる人の年齢層が高かったのかな？

Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau takes place on the family's 36 acre tropical paradise. Beforehand, guests are invited to stroll the gardens, see the lagoons, and pet the peacocks or can be driven around the grounds via tram with commentary on the variety of trees, flowers, and other vegetation.

Conch shells are blown, and the ceremonies commence with the uncovering of the pig, known as the "Imu Ceremony." A huge buffet with delicious shredded pork, salads, rice, breads, fruit, desserts and open full bar follow as you listen to native island songs performed by the Smith family.

An elaborate after dinner show follows at sunset in the open air theater. Hula dancers, fire dancers, and others display native island dances from as far away as New Zealand and China for your enjoyment.

Smith's Tropical Paradise Luau is not to be missed! It is a way to sample true island culture complete with the welcoming Hawaiian spirit that makes Kauai so unique!

I would like to comment on the evening show. At first, I thought it somewhat resembled the story of The Lion King when I saw the pamphlet, but it was completely different. It was an activity to preserve Polynesian culture, and various countries' dances were interwoven, allowing us to see a highly polished show. Next time, I want to see it from the front row.

夜のショーについてコメントします。最初はライオンキングの物語を少しまねた？？とパンフレットを見たときに思いましたが、全然違いました。ポリネシアの文化を守る活動であり、各国のダンスが織り交ぜれており、完成度の高いショーを見ることができました。次回は最前列でみたいです。

I participated with my grandparents and my parents, making a group of five. Since the venue was the same as our hotel, the Hilton, it was very easy to join.

The explanations from the show’s host were all in English, so I was a bit confused about the buffet details and how to order drinks, but it wasn't a major issue, and I was able to enjoy myself. The show itself was enjoyable even without understanding English, and I think you can really feel the atmosphere of enjoying a show and dinner in Hawaii. The food was delicious, and although there was a line at the buffet at first, it became less crowded after everyone got their food, making it easy to go back for seconds.

I also thought it would have been better to have a bit more detailed information about the meeting place and ticket exchange upon arrival. Even when I managed to get to the designated meeting spot, there was no specific guidance for Alan1, and everyone started walking to the venue, so I just followed along and ended up lining up at the ticket exchange window... I felt a bit anxious until it all started. In the end, I was able to participate properly, so that was good.

祖父母と親子の５人で参加しました。
ちょうど会場が宿泊ホテルのヒルトンと同じだったので、とても気軽に参加できました。

ショーの司会の説明などはすべて英語だったので、ビッフェ形式の説明やドリンクの注文の仕方など少し戸惑いましたが、どうしようもないくらい困ることも無く、楽しむことができました。
ショー自体は英語が分からなくても十二分に楽しめる内容で、ハワイでショー＆ディナーを楽しむという雰囲気は感じられると思います。食事も美味しかったですし、ビッフェは最初は行列が出来ましたが、一通り取り終わるとガラガラでお代わりも行きやすかったです。

あと、現地での集合場所や参加時のチケット引換などについて、もう少し詳しく説明があれば良かったと思いました。
指定された集合場所に何とか着いても特にAlan1としての案内は無く、みんながゾロゾロ会場に歩き出すのでなんとなく付いて行って、なんとなくチケット交換窓口に並んで・・・といった感じで始まるまで少し不安でした。結果としてはちゃんと参加できたのでよかったですが・・・。

We would recommend the Polynesian cultural center for many reasons. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. It was great fun to be so immersed in the cultures presented...dancing in Tahiti, singing and playing music in Fiji to name just a couple. The luau was a great opportunity to see the many different forms of hula dancing, and the food was great and plentiful.
In short, the Polynesian Cultural Center should not be missed!

I think overall the package was the best and most unique experience I have ever enjoyed but I think the Dinner timings werent quite right and could be delayed a bit and also the staff were kinda urgent towards the end of buffet timings that we really couldnt enjoy the Dinner all the way till dessert. That kinda impacted me not to give 5 Star for it. And believe me you need the whole full day to cover PCC and half day wont do justice for this unique experience.

This time, I participated in a special fireworks event on the eve of Independence Day. In Hawaii, where it has been quite cold in the mornings and evenings, it was also chilly on this day, and the wind over the sea was quite cold without long sleeves. Plus, the drinks were cold... The fireworks on the 4th are much larger in scale, but since I could only book for this day, I thought, well, that's okay... We set sail at 6:30, and while waiting for the fireworks that started at 8:45, we enjoyed the sunset and listened to live music, but it felt a bit long. I got a bit bored. Inside the boat, they were playing music at a loud volume, and an Indian family with a baby was struggling with their crying child, asking to lower the volume, but their request went unheard. I also wondered about bringing a baby on a nighttime fireworks cruise. Drinks, including alcohol, were limited to three per person! Additionally, there were snacks provided, which were quite nice. Watching the sunset and enjoying the evening view of Honolulu was lovely. Especially since it was a catamaran, it felt very pleasant.

今回、独立記念日前夜の特別な花火の日に参加しました。連日朝晩寒い位のハワイで、この日も長そでがないと、海上はかなり風が冷たかったです。それに飲み物も冷たいものだし・・・花火は４日の本ちゃんの方が数倍大規模ですが、予約できたのがこの日だったので、ま、いいかと・・・出港が6：30で、8：45から始まった花火までサンセットを見て、生演奏を聞いて過ごしますが、ちょっと長いなと。飽きてしまいましたね。船内では大音量で音楽を流していて、赤ちゃんずれのインド人家族が、泣きやまない子供に手を焼いて、音量下げてと言っていましたが、聞き届けられず。夜の花火観賞クルージングに赤ちゃん連れてくる方もどうかとも思いましたけどね。ドリンクはアルコールも含め全て一人3杯まで！あと、おつまみがでました。こちらも結構いただけましたよ。夕日をみながら、ホノルルの夕暮れを眺めるのもいいものでした。ましてやカタマランなので、とっても気持ちがよかったです。

We had a good time, only downside is there isnt enough water fountains around the center because it got really hot.Dinner was really good except we didnt get to see the pig come out of the oven. the Night show was good. I probably wont come back here next time I visit hawaii. It seemed kinda too touristy.

My wife & daughter were so suprised to see someone holding their names on a sign. The person who met us was outstanding. She helped us with pictures and guided us to met our transportation.

What a nice treat after getting off an 11 hour plane ride! The woman who greated us was SO nice and helpful. She took pictures of us, got us maps of the area and even walked us to the rental car shuttle. Above and beyond our expectations. Plus, the lei's were beautiful. A truly special way to start our Hawaiian vacation

It's hard to find the place without a map!!

場所が地図がないのでわかりにくい！！

This was mine, my kids & their Godmother's first trip to the Hawaiian Islands. I must say from conversations I had while visiting, it was the right decision to make this the first island to visit. I figured we would break up our vacation by going to the Luau on Wednesday (did the cruise on Tuesday, loved it as well). This was the best decision, because this was the best part of our vacation. I felt like I had the Hawaiin experience after the tour, the emu, feast and luau. MAGNIFICENT!!!. I can't imagine why this event is only showing an overall 3.xxx rating. I would like to give it a 10 if I could.

Mahalo to the Smith Family for such an entertaining experience! I'll be back, someday, somehow...

A long day, but well worth it! Even the bus ride was good. This was the best luau experience we had, easily beating out the one offered by NCL on Kaua'i, which was very good. It was a hot day, and the line for shaved ice was long, but that is the only negative. All of the cultural shows we saw were excellent and there were even pre-shows for those who arrived early. The food was good (along with another show), and the main show at the end (Ha, Breath of Life) was outstanding.
If you are looking for an intimate on-the-beach luau, this is not it. The PCC provides a first-rate experience for thousands of people, and does so with minimal delays and great views from any seating location. I am so glad we went. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip.

About a month ago, I made a reservation, and guess what? I ended up in the middle of the third row!!!! I was able to enjoy the show with incredible intensity, and the ice cream during the break was as amazing as everyone said. Many people couldn't buy it because it sold out, so this ambassador experience is quite a bargain☆

During the day, the weather was almost too nice, and I felt like I might get heatstroke, but our guide, Amy, was cute and kind. She even included a Tahitian village dance experience in the itinerary at my request, which made me really satisfied☆☆ At the end, she added a backstage tour that wasn't included in this tour during our free time!! In the end, I conquered the whole village☆ My friends recommended that I go with the ambassador, and it was truly worth it! Everyone was so nice, and I really felt the ALOHA spirit. I'm glad I went with Alan.

１か月ほど前に予約したら、、、、なんと
３列目のど真ん中！！！！
大迫力でショーを楽しめましたし、休憩中のアイスは
皆さんの書き込みどおりに絶品でした。
売り切れて買えない人も続出でしたので、このアンバサダー
はかなりお得です☆

日中は天気が良すぎるくらいで熱中症になりそうでしたが
ガイドをしてくれたエイミーはかわいいし、親切だし、
私のリクエストでタヒチ村のダンス体験も行程にいれてくれて本当に大満足でした☆☆
最後の空いた時間にこのツアーにはついていないバックステージツアーも付けてくれました！！
結局全村制覇☆
友達にもアンバサダーで行ったほうがいいと推薦されましたが、本当に価値あり！でした。
みんないい人ばっかりで、本当にＡＬＯＨＡな気分になりました。
Ａlanさんで行ってよかったです。

We loved the food...So delicious....the sunset was so nice and romantic....crabs were all you can eat....

Smith's gave you a great time and great food. The show after
dinner was great and educational. We had a great time as the whole family enjoyed it. Thanks Smiths