All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Never been to a luau and it had great food and enterment. I do not believe that I looked at my watch once.

【Entrance】Our group went directly to the venue, but it seemed that most participants arrived by tour bus. The Japanese staff member we first approached didn't seem to know the entry procedures well, which caused a bit of a delay.

【Activities】The show is conducted in English, with a Japanese guide interpreting nearby. However, since our group had over 30 people and only one guide, if you sit far from the guide, you can hardly hear the Japanese translation. If you don't understand the language, it really diminishes the enjoyment, so I recommend that those who are not confident in English sit close to the guide.

By the way, the tour led by the guide ended with options: 1. Visit a Mormon church, 2. Watch a movie at a cinema, or 3. Follow the guide to see a fire-making and coconut-splitting show. We chose option 3, and the performer in the show had a hilarious character. I'm glad we picked this option.

【Food】The buffet style was not terrible in taste, but it wasn't exceptionally good either. The atmosphere felt like a cheap buffet. It might be appropriate for the price? That said, there was a good variety of meat dishes and desserts, so I think it's great for those who prioritize quantity over quality. The purple sweet potato dish at the salad bar was quite tasty.

【Evening Show】It was completely different from what I imagined; it was a genuine arena theater. The set was large and impressive. However, since it was in a play format, I found myself dozing off quite a bit during the performance. (Everyone in my group was dozing off too.) Personally, I would have preferred to see a simple, vibrant dance or show.

【Overall】I think it’s a good facility to experience the atmosphere of Polynesia.

【入場】私たちのグループは直接現地まで行きましたが、ツアーバスでの参加の方がほとんどなのか、最初に訪ねた日本人スタッフの方は手続きをよく知らなかったようで入場にちょっと手間取りました。

【アクティビティ】英語でのショーを日本人ガイドがそばで
通訳するというスタイルなのですが、私たちのグループは30数名で一人のガイドなので、ガイドさんから離れた席に座ってしまうと日本語はほとんど聞こえません。
言葉が理解できないと楽しさ半減なので、英語が苦手な方はぜひガイドさんの近くに席を取ることをお勧めします。

ちなみにガイドさんによるツアーの最後は選択性になっていて、1.モルモン教の教会を見る　2.映画館で映画をみる　3.そのままガイドさんについて火起こしとココナツ割りのショーを見る　というものでした。
私たちは3を選択したのですが、このショーのパフォーマーのおかまキャラでとても面白かったです。これを選択して良かったと思ってます。


【料理】ビュッフェ形式で、味はものすごくまずいわけではありませんが、ものすごくおいしいわけでもない。といった感じです。雰囲気も、安いビュッフェという感じ。値段相応かな？
とはいえ、肉料理やデザートも豊富にあるので、質より量を重視の方にはいいと思います。
けっこうおいしかったのがサラダのところにあった紫芋の金時みたいなもの。

【夜のショー】想像とは全然違い、本格的なアリーナ劇場でした。セットも大がかりでびっくり。
ただ、お芝居形式なので途中かなりウトウトしてしまいました。（同行者もみんな途中寝てました＾＾）
私としてはできれば単純に華やかな踊りやショーが見たかったですが・・

【総合】ポリネシアの雰囲気を味わうのにはいい施設だと思います。

Thank you for your international call regarding the inconvenience with this email. I was a bit anxious about participating with a large group, but I was praised by our guide, Kasumi, for having a very good seat, which made me feel a bit proud.

I felt that the food had also been upgraded compared to before. Everyone was eagerly digging into the crab (myself included).

As for the show, I think the previous one had more impact, but everyone was really happy. Thank you very much!

このたびは、こちらのメールの不都合で国際TELまで頂き有難うございました。大人数での参加で不安もあったけど、とてもいい席で添乗のかすみさんにもほめられてちょっと鼻が高かった
料理も前よりグレードアップしたような気がしました。みんなもくもくとカニにくらいついていました、（私も）
ショーは、前回のほうが迫力があったかなー、
でもみんな大喜び本当に有難うございました

This is by far the BEST luau on the island of Kauai! The grounds are gorgeous and immaculate! The food is fantastic and displayed beautifully. The show is wonderful. The family and staff make you feel like ohana! Great evening with multigenerations and fun had by all!

We have visited most of the Hawaian islands and attended many Luau's, but this one was the best by far. The grounds were awsome, the food & drinks were incredable and the entertainment was the best. We loved the covered eating area and show. It rained several times while we were there and never got wet.
Another thing we liked was the trams that took you from the check in on a nice tour of the gardens then even took you back to the parking lot after the show when it was dark.
IT WAS THE BEST!

I would like to thank our hawaii activities director ... We thought we had made reservations for Tuesday, June 8, but it turned out that I had made the reservation for Monday, June 7. They came to pick us up at our hotel on Monday, and we weren't ready. I couldn't believe that I had made such a mistake ... I thought I had been really careful to make sure that something like that hadn't happened ... but, I DID make the mistake. The Oahu Cruise people were very understanding, and told me that they would just pick us up on Tuesday. I then called our hawaii activities director and told her about the mistake I had made. She said that there was not a problem, no extra fee, and that she would reschedule me for Tuesday, and fax me a new voucher to our hotel. Talk about service! She was GREAT! The voucher was at our hotel in minutes!

Also, I need to say that this cruise is EXCELLENT! The food was EXCELLENT, and the entertainment was WONDERFUL!

Thanks for everything! We had a GREAT

I was pleased with the Lei Greeting. The representative was there when our flight arrived, dressed in a Hawaiian dress, with both of the lei that we ordered. She explained a little about the lei, and their significance, and the difference between the two.

I would recommend this service, especially as a surprise for a family member, or for a first time visitor to the Islands.

The Lei Gretting was nice especially for first timers like us.

I was worried because I don't speak much English, but when I participated, the staff kindly served drinks, the view was amazing, and I had a wonderful experience. My family was the only Japanese there.

英語があまり出来ないので心配でしたが、
参加してみると、スタッフの方が親切に飲み物を出して下さり、景色も最高で、とても素敵な経験をすることが出来ました。日本人は、私たちの家族だけでした。

This was a great way to end our holiday. Very tastefully done and orchestrated. Service, food, entertainment, all excellent. No complaints at all. Recommend highly to anyone.

It takes almost a full day, but I was able to spend it efficiently with a well-organized schedule. The content is well done, so for those who haven't participated yet, I highly recommend it at least once. The history of Micronesia is also compactly yet effectively summarized, and I had a fun day (＾＾)

ほぼ丸１日を費やしますが、拍子のスケジュールで無駄なく過ごせました。良くできた内容ですので、まだ参加されてない方、一度はお勧めです。ミクロネシアの歴史もコンパクトながら上手くまとめてあって、楽しい１日を過ごせました（＾＾）

This was my first visit on my eighth trip to Hawaii, and I really wish I had gone earlier. Our guide, Malie, did an amazing job. I think it would be better to slow down the walking pace a bit for the older participants. On the bus ride there, the scenery is wonderful, so I recommend sitting on the right side.

8回目のハワイで初めて訪れましたが、やはりもっと早いうちに行けばよかったと思いました。ガイドのマリイはすごく頑張ってくれました。年配の参加者のために、歩く速度はもう少しゆっくりにしたほうがいいと思うよ。行きのバスは、景色が素晴らしいので、右側の席がおすすめです。

Even when looking at guidebooks and everyone's reviews, it was recommended that if you go to Hawaii, you should see the Luau show, and I was a bit skeptical about how good it really was.

The result was a huge success!!
While waiting for the show to start, I participated in interactive events and enjoyed some cocktails.
After that, I had a buffet meal and watched the show.
Not only was there hula, but also Tahitian dance and a fire show, making it a rich and enjoyable experience.

ガイドブックを見ても、みんなの口コミを見ても、ハワイに行ったら、ルアルショーがお勧めと書かれてあり、そんなに良いのかなぁ？？と半信半疑で、申し込みました。

　結果は、大正解！！
ショーが始まるまでの間は、参加型のイベントに参加したり、カクテルを飲んだりして時間を過ごしました。
その後、バイキングの食事を食べ、ショーを見ました。
　フラだけでなく、タヒチのダンスやファイアーショーもあり内容が充実していて、楽しめました。

excellent loved it.

The food and entertainment was great.

It was awsome! The show and dancers were great! The food was delicious! Definitely do it again on a return trip. Can't go to Hawaii without a Luau and this one is perfect!!!

I am learning hula, so I definitely wanted to see an authentic hula and Polynesian show, so I made a reservation☆

The dance was sexy, elegant, and cool, but I felt like the wait time before the show started was a bit long...

I wondered if it could be done with a shorter wait time.

私はフラを習っているので、是非一度本場のフラ＆ポリネシアンショーを見たくて予約しました☆

ダンスはセクシー＆優雅＆かっこよかったですが、ショーが始まるまでにの時間が長かったように感じます。。

もう少し待ち時間なくできないのかと思いました。

Aloha! We attended Island Breeze Luau, and we had a great time! This was our first Luau, and our 12 and 16 year old was with us. They had a great representation of Hawaiin Foods, as well as American foods for those who didnt want the full experience. The entertainment was great, and it was obvious that they loved their work. The passion for thier culture, and familys was beautifully done. By the time you left, you felt like you were part of their Ohana. The only thing I may suggest is to have more fresh fruits for those on a limited diet and more flower leis for sale, as they ran out the first 25 customers. I would give it a 4 1/2 stars.
Thanks for the memories!!

Our greeter was waiting for us when we walked off the plane. She was patient as we dug for our camera to take her picture (she was holding our beautiful leis and a sign with our name on it and my husband wanted a photo). She greeted us with a welcome smile and "Aloha" and took us to baggage claim and waited with us until our shuttle arrived. She offered suggestions on what to do and where to go. The leis were gorgeous, however I would recommend getting the less expensive leis as they are also pretty and not so heavy to wear!

This was a very enjoyable cruise of Oahu's sunset. We enjoyed the food and entertainment. My husband and I saw flying fish which to us was icing on the cake. The sunset was amazing to watch and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. The waiter showed us tricks on disassembling our lobster, which was nice, I didn't want to make a mess. I think the Navatek is the best because of the smoothness and to be able to go into open waters and still remain smooth. This is a wonderful cruise and a great way to end an evening.

It is a lot of fun and a perfect way to end the day. The crew really makes this trip worth while - Captain John and Rabbit were AWESOME!!!

I recently visited Oahu for the 2nd time. My first luau experience in 2003 was with Germaine's Luau. That was very fun, but I felt it was too "touristy".

So on my recent trip to Oahu to visit a friend, we decided to try the luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I am sooo glad that we did. The whole experience was amazing. We did the half day late entry package (upgraded to Ambassador). There is so much to see and learn about the Polynesian Islands and cultures. The dinner was seriously the best food, along with real students at the PCC performing a show during the dinner.

Then the "Ha! Breath of Life" show after dinner was so incredible. The story was great and the performances from all the different polynesian cultures were so wonderful. I cannot stress enough how much I am reccommending you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and take in everything you can while you are there.

During Golden Week, I participated in the Twilight Deluxe.

I boarded the shuttle bus that arrived at the hotel at 4 PM, and after listening to the guide's very enjoyable and interesting stories for a while, we soon arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

The buffet at the Ambassador Restaurant is deluxe, but it feels like it's best not to have too high expectations.

The show starts at 7:30 PM, but since we had reserved seats, I felt reassured. Our seats were in the middle of the fourth row from the front, so we had a fantastic view and were very impressed!

During the break in the show, they handed out giant-sized ice cream! It was equivalent to three Super Cups, so it was too much for one person to finish.

It would have been perfect if there hadn't been a downpour when we boarded the bus for the return trip... In Hawaii, where the weather can change quickly, an umbrella might be essential.

GW中、トワイライト・デラックスに参加しました。

16時にホテルへ来た送迎バスに乗り込み、ガイドさんのとても楽しく興味深いお話をしばらく聞いていたら、すぐにポリネシア文化センターへ到着しました。

アンバサダーレストランのバイキングは、デラックスなんですけど、期待し過ぎは禁物な感じです。

ショーは19時半から開始ですが、指定席なので安心でした。
席は、なんと前から4列目の真ん中だったので、とても良く見え大感激です♪

ショー途中の休憩時に、ビックリサイズのアイスが配られます！
スーパーカップ3コ分はあるので、1人では食べきれない量でした。

これで帰りのバスに乗り込む際、どしゃ降りがなかったら最高だったんですけどね・・・天気が変わりやすいハワイでは、傘は必須かもしれません。

I think there are ups and downs, but this time the service from the guides during the transfer and on-site was wonderful. Initially, I thought just the night show would be enough, but the events in each village were enjoyable, so I'm glad I went in the afternoon. If I had to say something, the time between dinner and the start of the night show felt a bit short. The cost felt high, but knowing the background of this facility makes it understandable. Of course, the night show is fantastic.

当たり外れはあると思いますが今回は送迎、現地ともガイドの方の対応は素晴らしかったです。
当初ナイトショーだけでいいかとも思っていましたが、各村でのイベントも楽しいので昼から行ってよかったです。
あえて言えば夕食とナイトショー開演までの時間が短いかな。
費用は高く感じましたがこの施設の背景を知ると納得です。
もちろんナイトショーは最高です。

It was a more enjoyable cruise than I imagined.
They offered special cocktails, beer, wine, champagne, and free drinks. (There were some foreigners who brought snacks, and it might be even more fun if there were some light snacks available.)
In April, the sunset is at 7 PM! I thought that meant we wouldn't be able to see the sunset at the scheduled time, but they adjusted the return time properly, allowing us to enjoy nearly two hours of cruising with a departure at 5:30 PM and return at 7:30 PM!
It sways more than expected, so if you are prone to seasickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication.
There were only five of us Japanese on board, and all the safety instructions (like areas to avoid) were given in English, which I couldn't catch, so I thought it would be nice if they provided a paper in Japanese at the beginning.
There was a lot of lively music playing, and before I knew it, even my father started dancing!

For this price, the fun with free drinks is quite a good value! I highly recommend it!

想像以上に楽しいクルーズでした。
特製カクテル、ビール、ワイン、シャンパンと
フリードリンク。（おつまみ持参の外国人がいて、
何かちょっとしたスナック菓子とかあるとより楽しいかも）
４月の日の入りは、１９時！これだと、スケジュールにあった時間ではなく、サンセットがうまく見れないのかと
思いきや、ちゃんと戻りの時間を調整してくれていて、
１７：３０出港、１９：３０戻りといった具合に
２時間近くクルージングを楽しめました！
思いのほか揺れるので、船酔いする方は、何か薬を飲んだ
方がいいかもしれません。
私達家族５人しか日本人がおらず、船上での注意事項
（踏み入れちゃいけない場所等の説明があったらしい）も
全て英語で、聞き取れなかったので、最初に日本語で
紙でも渡してくださるといいのでは。。。と思いました。
ノリがいい音楽がたくさんかかり、
気がつけば、父まで踊りだす始末！

この価格で、フリードリンクであの楽しさは、かなりコスパいいですよ！オススメです！

This was my second time participating. The local guide was Japanese but an older gentleman. It seemed he was a pinch hitter because the original guide had an urgent matter to attend to. At first, I was worried, but he appeared to have a lot of experience as a guide, and his stories were enjoyable. Before I knew it, we arrived at our destination. I had a very enjoyable time.

2回目の参加でした。
現地のガイドさんが、日本人ですがおじいちゃんでした。
本来の担当の方が急用とのことでピンチヒッターとして
参加されたようでした。
最初は心配でしたが、現地でのガイド経験が長いようで
お話も楽しく、あっという間に目的地に着きました。
大変楽しく過ごすことができました。

I did pay for the tour of back stage but did recive it. other then that it was a great package..

I had an absolutely fabulous time. I had a personal guide, Stephanie, and she was great. Assisted me when I needed it. Kept my camera and took my picture with everything. II was treated like royalty by her. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the islands. And I would recommend the Super Ambassador tour. I don't have any pictures uploaded yet so cannot include any at this time.

Wow, where do I begin? We enjoyed the PCC alot! We were greeted at the pick up point by positive and pleasent staff. When we boarded the bus we were entertained all the way to the center. Our guide was Cuz Ken and he was very professional and entertaning. The day was full of events starting with lunch and then leading on to a series of islands. Each island had a unique cultrual display of dancing and interaction with the audience. We were busy all day, from 10:30am to 10:30pm. The lunch and dinner were very nicely organized and presented. We were so moved by the evening show "The Breath of Life", we bought the dvd! We would recommend this tour to anyone!

A little bit corney, but fun nevertheless. I took my daughters to the show and they did enjoy it. This is not broadway and I doubt it has anything to do with Hawaiian culture, but iw was a fun time. All the dancers were great. The fire dance is obviously the big draw and it worth it.