All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Very enjoyable experience, but a long day. The Luau wasn't what I expected. If you are looking for the luau on the beach you won't care for this one. Overall a fantastic place. There are so many things to see. Very friendly staff and guides. The night show was outstanding. You have to experience this if you come to Oahu. Well worth the money

I was always terrified of boats...but this sunset cruise was the best gift my husband could have ever given me! We had so much fun, and I enjoyed the sea, from the sea! I have always been a beach lover, but sailing, WOW it's breath-taking. I would do it again if I ever have the good fortune to return. The crew made sure everyone had the best time. The drinks were great, and music too. It was one of the best times of my life. AND we could afford this one!! Thank you!!

This was our 2nd luau during our trip. Unfortunately, it was only mediocre. With the setting beside a Hotel, it lacked any cultural flavor. The emcee was just that. We felt like we were watching a performer. The food was lack-luster but the performers were amazing ! The mai tais barely qualified as "cocktails". Would not recommend this luau unless it's your best choice for convenience.

This was the best luau we attended the whole trip. Very hospitable. The grounds were beautiful and the food and service were great. The show was very professional and very entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.

The people were waiting with signs as soon as we entered the terminal. The gave the kids their candy leis and they really enjoyed the experience of arriving in Honolulu.

The Smith Family employees and family members were all VERY friendly and hospitable. The food was very average, but the show was unique to other luau shows I have seen in the past. The grounds were very beautiful and I loved how they took us on the tram to show us around and then let us wonder at our leisure to get a closer look at everything.

Was one of the best luaus we have ever attended. The only thing I would change is they did not have the dancers take pictures with guests after the show. Every other luau we have been to, has done this.

I booked a deluxe package because I wanted to see the night show from a good seat. The show was very impressive and absolutely fantastic. I was happy to have a seat in the fifth row from the front, close to the center. It felt just like the final scene of the movie "Hula Girls" (of course, it was much more authentic).

I also participated in a daytime tour around the park, where I could watch a small instrument show and had a brief experience with hula and ukulele. However, I wished there were more flexible options for how to spend the daytime. In my case, I wanted to see the night show from a good seat but also had a strong desire to take a hula workshop during the day. I consulted with the guide, but it wasn't possible. I had heard from a friend who works at a travel agency that such changes could be accommodated, so I was hoping to ask the guide on the day of the event. However, the guide who assisted us had only been in the role for three months, so they might not have been accustomed to handling irregular requests.

I was very moved by their efforts to preserve and pass on Polynesian culture. I highly recommend visiting!

夜のショーをいい席で観たかったためデラックスで申し込みました。ショーはとても見ごたえがあって最高でした。席は真ん中に近いブロックの前から５列目を押さえてもらってたので嬉しかったです。まるで映画フラガールの最後のショーの場面のようでした。（もちろんもっと本格的です）
昼間に園内をめぐるツアーに参加しましたがそこでも小さな楽器のショーが観れたりほんの数分ですがフラ体験やウクレレ体験ができたりしました。
ただ、昼間の過ごし方の選択肢にもっと柔軟性があればいいなと思いました。
私の場合夜のショーをいい席で見たいけど昼間はフラのワークショップをがっつり受けてみたい・・・という願望があったのでガイドさんに相談してみましたが無理でした。そういう変更も聞いてもらえるそうなので当日ガイドさんに聞いてみてください・・・と旅行会社に勤める友人から聞いてたのですが(-_-)当日担当してくれたガイドさんが始めてまだ３か月の方だったのでイレギュラーな対応に慣れてなかったのかもしれません。
ポリネシアの文化を守り伝えていこうとしてる姿にとても感動しました。ぜひ足を運んでみてください（＾ｖ＾）

Since I came to Hawaii, I wanted to experience the essence of Hawaii, so I chose a luau show.

I drove there with a rental car. The parking fee was only $5 after getting a stamp at the luau reception.
Before the show started, there were various experience corners like a coconut breaking demonstration, leaf crafting, and practicing with fire dance batons.

I even chatted with some Americans sitting next to me in broken English...

Ah, it was a moment when I really felt like I was in a foreign country! I felt like I was in Hawaii! ♪

ハワイに来たからには、ハワイらしさを感じたくてルアウショーを選びました。

ﾚﾝﾀｶｰで現地まで行きました。駐車場はﾙｱｳ受付でﾊﾝｺを押してもらって、５ドルですみました。
ｼｮｰが始まる前には、ｺｺﾅｯﾂの解体ｼｮｰみたいなのとか、葉っぱのｸﾗﾌﾄ作りとか、ﾌｧｲｱｰﾀﾞﾝｽのﾊﾞﾄﾝを回す練習とか色々体験ｺｰﾅｰなどもありました。

たまたま隣の席に座ったアメリカ人の方たちとも、カタコトな英語でお話したり･･･

あ~外国にきた！ハワイに来た！って思えた時間でした♪

My parents enjoyed this suprise - the lady who met them was very helpful :)

My family and I absolutely loved visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center while in Oahu. I highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the Ambassador All day package. You will get a very personal tour guide of all the Polynesian villages. You are kept well entertained and learn a lot about the Polynesian cultures. The luau and the food was great, and the Night Show was beautiful and entertaining. I wished i had know the we were able to return on the ticket purchased to go back and go through it slower and get to do some of the events. please check out how to return

We took my sister to this Luau because this was her first visit to a Hawaiian Island not because we enjoyed our past experience at a Luau. The Smiths did a fantastic job! The setting, the food, the presentation were all wonderful. I would do this again. It truly felt like we were at the Smiths dinner table enjoying a meal with them.

The boat lost engine power in the middle of going back to shore. Apparently there was some water in the fuel so we ended up staying out till about 8:30 or 9:00 with screaming children. It was fun other than the engine giving out. They said it had never happened before which is probably true but nevertheless, it wasn't as pleasant as I had hoped.

I ordered this as a surprise for my daughter. Didn't catch the greeter's name as we were exhausted, but her friendly face was waiting right by the exit gate with a sign that had my daughter's name clearly marked. Our flight had been delayed, and while she was friendly, she appreciated that we weren't feeling our best. I ordered the standard lei for my daughter hoping it wouldn't set off her allergies. Smelled great, looked beautiful and no reaction. She took us to baggage claim and made sure we had transportation to the hotel. I would definitely do this again for other friends or family coming to visit.

First time in Hawaii the lady made us fell very welcome and helped us get our luggage and find our ride.

Not really what i had expected. I found it to be rather boring. Would have really liked to see more of the Men dances than there was. Didn't really care for all the other country style dances was really looking for more of a Hawaiian, Polnysian style luau. The fire dance was cool. Think kids would find this show rather boring. The plantation was really really pretty i would recommend that you tour that.

I participated in the Twilight Deluxe on June 9. The ride to the destination was enjoyable, thanks to the interesting stories from our student guide, and we arrived in no time. The meal was a buffet, so it's best to go with an empty stomach. The show was impressive as we were seated in the third row from the front in the center. There was someone on the same bus who was attending for the second time, and they mentioned, "It's better to join in the afternoon." That made sense to me.

6/9トワイライトデラックスで参加しました。
行きの車中は、学生ガイドさんの話がおもしろくあっという間に目的地に着きました。食事はバイキングでした。お腹はすかして行った方がよいですよ。ショーは真ん中の前から３列目でしたので迫力ありました。同じバスの方で２回目の方がいらっしゃいましてその方曰く「昼から参加した方がいいよ」ということでした。なるほどと思いました。

I had gone to this Luau about 20 years prior and had a very favorable memory of it. This time, I have to say, was disappointing. First off, I bought the half day package. I'm not sure if there was a misunderstanding or what, but our driver ( I also paid for transportation) said that our guide couldn't make it, so he took us on a tour when we got there. I felt the tour was rushed and not very impressive. I suppose for the half day, you shouldn't expect much.

He then took us to dinner a little late, and we were seated in the waaay back of the line, which makes a difference. The tables go to the buffet in order, so if you are towards the back, it's slim pickin's. The buffet itself was average, although considering what we paid, was below average for the price. I didn't get to see anything of the cooking of the pig or anything about the traditions, again, maybe because I was late.

The show, however, was as billed. There were many many different dances, and the dan

this was a very relaxing and romantic excursion of tranquility.
great food and entertainment. the scenery was awesome and the sunset was glorius. the people who entertained and served were impeccable in quality

My husband and I were first time visitors to Hawaii and wanted the full experience, including the lei greeting. We had already indulged by flying first class so we were nice and relaxed and so excited to be in Hawaii! The greeter was literally right at the gate so we saw her right away. Unfortunately it was just some chick in a flowered "Hawaii" shirt with our names on a piece of paper and a plastic grocery bag who placed our leis, said welcome to Hawaii and pointed us in the wrong direction to the baggage claim. I had planned on giving her a tip of a couple bucks but she bailed so quickly I didn't even get a chance. At least she stuck around long enough to take a pic of my husband & I with our leis! Luckily my husband and I were in such a great mood and happy to be there we just laughed it off and went on our way. The leis were beautiful and lasted several days, unfortunately we had no way to keep them cool and make them last longer, but we have wonderful pictures as keepsakes

My husband and were first time visitors to Hawaii and this seemed like a nice thing to do. We got the 3 star package with the celebration plan and definitely had a great time. This was our last planned event during our stay and it was a wonderful way to spend our last night in Hawaii. We were quickly shown to our table and the dinner service went smoothly from there. We went up to the deck above several times to check out the view of Waikiki Beach all the way down to Diamond Head. Dinner was wonderful (although a little messy since we had the lobster) and the entertainment (a jazz duo with a saxophonist for a couple numbers) during dinner was lovely. We came back to our table at one point to find the photo they took right after we boarded sitting in a very nice cover on our table, free with the package we ordered. The show after dinner was quite entertaining, especially when they got everyone in the room up on their feet and dancing in one big mass of people, it was so much fun!

Food was excellent and the show was anything but ordinary.

It was just what the doctor ordered after 12 hours of travel!
A must do!!!!!!!!

For our 15th anniversary, I surprised my wife with Honeymoon Leis and silk leis for our kids. They were delightfully surprised to be greeted by our friendly greeter as we arived in Honolulu. The leis were beautiful. Our greeter showed us through the airpoert to our connecting flight and was very helpful with island information.

I joined in the afternoon, but by the time I arrived, the canoe show had already started. I wanted to see it from the beginning... I also wanted to visit more villages and experience some crafts. It was disappointing... The night horizon was wonderful!

お昼から参加したのですが、到着した頃にはカヌーショーは始まってました。最初からみたかったです・・・もっと沢山の村にも行きたかったですし、工作も体験したかったです。残念でした・・・
夜のホライズンは素晴らしかったです！

One of the best activities we went to on Oahu. The overall experience made a lifelong impression. America needs more Aloha!

I made the arrangements so far in advance to surprise my wife that I forgot I had made them. We were equally surprised when we got off the plan and saw the greeter holding our name in the air! The quality of the lei's were excellent and the greeter was extremely friendly. She escorted us to our baggage claim and made sure we were able to get to our ground transportation. Very well done and highly recommended, especially for first timers.

Very lush and beautiful grounds, plus the food and open bar. Yes, open bar! And the dancers are freakin' hot, both ladies and men!

What a surprise for my wife. It was our 25th anniversary and her first time in Honolulu. The Lei greeting was the icing on the cake as she had seen this many times on TV. The staff member met us as promised with a fantastic matching Lei for each of us. My one regret is that real flowers don't last but it was worth it. She then gave us assistance by guiding us to the inter-island terminal.

This was a very fun activity. The food and activities were great!