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Since I was traveling with my 80-year-old mother for her first trip to Hawaii, I was looking for options to fully enjoy Hawaii. I chose the Polynesian Cultural Center, which left me so moved and excited that I regretted not visiting earlier, especially since this was my tenth trip to Hawaii.
I personally participated for the second time without too many expectations, but I found different joys from my first visit and realized it’s a place that never gets boring no matter how many times you come.
My top recommendation is the "guided tour of the park" that visits the Samoan village. The chief is very humorous and skillfully switches between various languages, creating a great atmosphere. It’s an absolute must-see spot.
The second is the New Zealand village, where you can get tattoos printed on your face and arms for memorable photos to show off to your family back in Japan.
Additionally, the entertainment at the Tonga village and the hula dance experience in the Hawaiian village are also not to be missed. The evening Horizon Night Show is spectacular, making the three-hour round trip worthwhile just to see it. The final fire dance is a must-see.
We participated in the "All-Day Deluxe" package, so we had the best seats in the center, third row from the front, but every seat offers a great view and is sure to be moving. Whether it’s your first time in Hawaii or you’re a repeat visitor, I highly encourage you to participate and experience the excitement!
初ハワイの80歳の母を連れての旅行なので、ハワイを満喫できるオプションを探していました。
それで、去年ハワイ10回目の私が、「なぜ今まで行かなかったのだろう」と後悔するほど、感動して興奮してとっても楽しかったポリネシア文化センターを選択しました。
私自身は、2回目なのであまり期待をせずに参加したのですが、1回目とは違う楽しみがあり、何度来ても飽きない場所だと実感しました。
私が一番お奨めするのは、「ツアーガイドによる園内ツアー」で訪れるサモア村です。
酋長がとてもユーモラスで、各国の言語をムードたっぷりに使い分けるのです。
絶対外せないスポットです。
二番目は、ニュージーランド村です。
顔や腕にタトゥーをプリントして記念写真が撮れるので、日本に帰ってから家族に見せると自慢できますよ。
その他、トンガ村でのエンターテーメント、ハワイ村でのフラダンス体験などどれも見逃せません。
夜のホライズンナイトショーは圧巻で、これを見るだけでも往復３時間の移動が苦にならないほどです。
最後のファイヤーダンスは、必見です。
私たちは「昼から満喫、オールデイ・デラックス」で参加したので、前から3番目の中央の最高の席でしたが、どの席からも見やすく、感動できること間違いなしです。
ハワイが初めての方、リピーターの方どちらも是非、参加して感動してみてくださいね。
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This time, I went to Hawaii with my father and mother. Since it was my parents' first time in Hawaii, I decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, which I had never been to before. The guide on the shuttle bus was an elderly gentleman, and he had us all laughing out loud with his incredibly funny stories. After arriving at the Polynesian Cultural Center, a Japanese-speaking guide showed us around the park, making it easy and enjoyable to learn about Hawaii's history. Everyone in the park was full of humor, and we had a great time laughing together. Laughter is truly universal.
I didn't have high expectations for the dinner buffet, but it turned out to be quite satisfying. The show after dinner was absolutely wonderful. There were interactions between the stage and the audience, creating a sense of unity in the venue. We returned to the hotel around 10 PM, feeling exhausted, but I would love to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii. I highly recommend it to everyone!
今回、父と母と一緒にハワイに行きました。
両親が初ハワイと言うことで、私も行ったことがないポリネシア文化センターに行くことに。
送迎バスのガイドさんがお年を召した方だったのですが、超おもしろトークでバス中大爆笑。
ポリネシア文化センター到着後も日本語堪能なガイドさんが園内を案内してくれて、ハワイの歴史などが分かりやすく楽しく体験することができました。園内の方々は、みんなユーモアに溢れていて、かなり笑えました。笑いは万国共通なんですね。
夕食のバイキングはあまり期待していなかったのですが、なかなか充実していて良かったですよ☆
夕食後のショーですが、とてもすばらしいものでした。舞台から観客への呼びかけなどもあり、会場が一体になる感じでした。
夜、ホテルに帰るのは２２時ごろなので、くたくたですが、
またハワイへ行くときには行ってみたい所です。
みなさんもぜひ☆☆
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I wanted a traditional Hawaiian greeting for my wife and friends when they arrived. It was absolutely great. It could not have started her vacation to the islands after a long flight onj a better note. She has been wearing the Lei everywhere she goes.
The performance where King Kamehameha comes from the sea was great, but the quality of the dancers was lacking. The food was delicious, though.
カメハメハ大王が海からやってくるという演出はよかったですが、ダンサーの質がもう一つでした。食事はおいしかったですね。
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This is my second time in Hawaii, but since I didn't visit last time and I heard I could enjoy traditional cuisine and dances, I decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time!
The buildings and village scenes representing the seven island nations of Polynesia are recreated throughout the park, and we progress while listening to the detailed explanations from our guide. Along the way, when you greet the villagers in their local language, they respond with a smile♪
There are several types of tours available, but the Luau Workshop tour I participated in was packed with activities, including a canoe show featuring traditional music and dances from each island, a flower lei-making experience, a real hula experience, and a ukulele experience, along with the traditional Hawaiian cuisine and the Ali'i Luau, which includes singing and hula dancing. The buffet included chicken, salmon, and tuna, all well-seasoned and delicious.
And finally, the highlight of the Polynesian Cultural Center is the evening show, "Horizon"! The dances from each island and the fire performances were breathtaking, and time flew by.
Although you can't drink alcohol in the park and the evening show ends late, if you're staying in Waikiki, you might arrive at your hotel after 10 PM. Otherwise, I think it's a theme park where you can enjoy a day experiencing not only Hawaii but also other parts of Polynesia☆
ハワイは2度目ですが、前回行かなかったし伝統的なお料理やダンスが楽しめるということで、初めてポリネシアカルチャーセンターを訪問しました！
ポリネシアを代表する７つの島国の建物や村の様子が園内いっぱいに再現されていて、ガイドさんの詳しい説明を聞きながら進んでいきます。途中、所々で出会う村人に現地の言葉で挨拶をするとニッコリ返してくれますよ♪
何種類かツアーがありますが、今回参加したルアウ・ワークショップのツアーでは、各島の伝統的な音楽とダンスに魅せられるカヌーショーあり、生花を使ったレイ作り体験や本場のフラ体験にウクレレ体験あり、ハワイの伝統的なお料理と歌＆フラダンスが楽しめるAli'i Luau（アリイルアウ）ありと、盛り沢山な内容です。お料理はチキンやサーモン、鮪などのバイキングで、味付けも良くどれも美味しく頂きました。
そして最後はポリネシアカルチャーセンターの最大の目玉でもある、イブニングショー『ホライズン』です！各島のダンスや火を使ったパフォーマンスなど、目を見張るものばかりであっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。
園内でお酒が飲めないことと、イブニングショーが終わる時間が遅いのでワイキキに滞在される方はホテル着が22時を過ぎてしまうことを除けば、ハワイ以外のポリネシアにも触れることのできる、1日楽しめちゃうテーマパークだと思います☆
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This is one of the few activities that we would do over again. Overall it was a great experience with very nice people and great exposure to all of the Hawaiian cultures. Very interesting and entertaining. A must!!
The location is very clean and organized. We returned to the Polynesian Culter Center because of the fun and knowledge we came away with in our first trip there in 2006. We didn't get to view the complete park our first time do to its size. The weather was a chanllege this time and we saw less of the activites than before. Our tour guide was not up to all the knowledge needed to lead our group, she had been only a tour guide for three weeks. For the price and knowledge you wanted to gather fell far short.
The luau dinner was great and the final show was also a great performance! The effort the culter center puts out to make you feel at home, I would recommended it to anyone.
We took the Sunset Dinner Cruise, had a great time and met some very nice people on the cruise. The sights were GREAT, the food was good the entertainment was good.
This time, I participated with my family. We went to Honolulu for 4 nights and 6 days to fully enjoy it. We joined optional tours every day and saw the Polynesian show several times, but the nighttime show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was the best. The number of performers and the production were unparalleled. If you're going to see a show, I think you should join this tour.
I apologize, but the other shows seemed childish in comparison. We participated in the deluxe course this time, and the nighttime buffet (which is referred to as "buffet" locally) was also good. It wasn't just meat; there was plenty of seafood. The tuna sashimi was perfect for Japanese people. The shrimp was delicious too.
In the deluxe course, there was ice cream for sale during the show's intermission (for $5), but it came with a free ticket. It was filled with fruit and very satisfying. There was a lot of fruit in it, and it tasted great.
The nighttime show felt like watching a performance of The Lion King. (I've never actually seen The Lion King, so it's just my imagination, but it was quite an elaborate show and never got boring.)
Although it's located in the northern part, which takes over an hour to reach from Honolulu, there is a shuttle service, so you can go with peace of mind. The guide's explanations made it enjoyable.
There is a longer tunnel along the way, and if you can hold your breath, your wish will come true. Everyone was trying hard to hold their breath.
Until the show starts, you can explore the vast grounds with a Japanese-speaking guide. This time, it seems there is usually one guide per group, but we had two.
During the day, the shows performed by the artists on boats starting at 2:30 were quite impressive. If you go to Oahu, I think you should definitely participate.
The daytime shows in each village are in English, but our guide translated them into Japanese. Even without the Japanese translation, the atmosphere is conveyed, and you can enjoy it to some extent.
If you go to Oahu, please consider participating. I don't think you'll regret it. It's a recommended tour.
今回は家族で参加しました。
ホノルルを満喫してやろうと、４泊６日でホノルルに行って来ました。
毎日オプションツアーに参加をし、ポリネシアンショーを数回見ましたが、ポリネシアセンターの夜のショーはピカイチでした。
何せ、演者の人数や、演出は他に類を見ませんでした。どうせ見るなら、このツアーに参加すべきだと思いました。
申し訳ないが、他のショーは子供騙しに見えてしまいますよー。
今回は、デラックスコースに参加しましたが、夜のバイキング（現地ではビュッフェと言いますが・・・）も良かったです。 肉ばかりでなく、シーフードが満載でした。 マグロの刺身なんぞ日本人には打って付けでしたよー。 海老も旨かったなー。
デラックスコースには、ショーの休憩時間に、アイスの販売（５ドル）がありましたが、無料のチケットがついていました。 フルーツ入りで、ボリューム満点。 フルーツがたくさん入っていて旨かったよー。
夜のショーは、ライオンキングの舞台を見ているようでした。（ライオンキングの舞台を実際みたことはなく、自分のイメージだけなんですが。 相当凝ったショーで飽きることがありませんでした）
ホノルルからは、片道１時間以上かかる北部にありますが、送迎つきなので安心していけます。ガイドの案内もあり楽しめます。
途中に長めのトンネルがあり、息を止めていられると願い事が叶うとか。 皆、頑張って息を止めていました。
ショーの時間までは、日本語ガイドの案内で相当広い園内を見て回れます。 今回は、通常グループに１名のガイドらしいのですが、２名ついていただけましたよー。
昼間は、２時半からの演者がボートに乗って繰り広げる各地のショーが見ごたえがありました。
オアフに行ったら、是非参加すべきと思いました。
昼間の各村のショーは、英語で喋っているのですが、うちのガイドさんは、日本語に訳してくれていました。
日本語訳がなくても、雰囲気は伝わり、そこそこ楽しめますよー。
是非、オアフに行くなら参加してみて下さいなー。損はしないと思います。 お勧めツアーです。
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No pitching, No rolling, the cruise was very comfy.
The Hawaiian setting sun was so beautiful.
This was a great luau. I highly recommend it. There were fun activities that got everyone involved. The food was excellent and the entertainment was top notch. I especially enjoyed the fire dancer.
Fantastic sunset. From it's first touch of the sea, until it disappears below the horizon. Crew has but one goal, and that is to please all passengers. The quiet sound of the boat passing over the water under sail is soothing and romantic.
We have attended other Luaus on Kauai, but this Luau exceeded all expectations. The grounds are beautiful, the food was great and the service was outstanding. There was plenty of food and drink (all you can eat/drink) and it was all delicious! The Smith family and their associates are warm, friendly and genuine. One note of caution to those with young children - the show does not begin until after dinner is over, so this could make for a long night for some little ones. My two sons (3 years and 4 months) did well and enjoyed the show, but were definitely getting a little tired toward the end. Overall, I would highly recommend this luau.
I was so thrilled to see our greeter with our names on a card after we arrived five hours late. I was so sure no one would show up at 8:30 p.m. when we were supposed to arrive at 2:17. It was the first time my husband ever got leid! Thank you!
For seating, you will be guided in the order you arrive, so after exchanging your tickets at the desk, it's best to line up in front of the outdoor luau venue where the sign is displayed. The line quickly got long while we were waiting. (There are two types of lines: regular seating and Hānai seating.)
The dances include Hawaiian, Tahitian, Māori, and Samoan, among others. Unfortunately, after being guided to our seats, there was no information provided about activities. I thought there might be an announcement after guiding us to the more expensive Hānai seating, but there wasn't, and by the time I went to check, it was already nearing the end, so I couldn't participate in the hula lesson or the palm leaf craft (meanwhile, something was happening on stage).
However, the show under the starry sky was very enjoyable, and the food was quite delicious.
席ですが並んだ順に案内されるので、デスクでチケット引き換え後に屋外のルアウ会場前のプレートが出ているところに並ぶといいです。並んでいるとあっという間に列が長くなっていました。
（通常席と、ハノハノ席の2種類の列があります）。
ダンスはハワイアン、タヒチアン、マオリ、サモアなど一通りあります。
残念だったのは、席に案内後に特にアクティビティの案内が無かったことです。先に料金が高いハノハノ席を案内したあとにあるのかな？と思っていたのですが結局無く、様子を見に行った頃にはもう終わりがけでフラレッスンにも、ヤシの葉クラフトにも参加できませんでした（この間もステージでは何かやっています）。
でも星空の下でのショーはとても気持ちのいいものでした。お料理もけっこうおいしかったです。
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This is the second luau I've attended and also the best. First the pre-luau activities were fun, ( my granddaughter tried a little hula and I learned how to open a coconut without power tools ) . The cocktails were very tasty . The food was outstanding , as well as the venue . And the show was very fun . Thanks
Since alcohol is available, all the passengers are cheerful and friendly. It's not the kind of atmosphere where you simply gaze at the sunset; instead, it feels like a lively and relaxed cruise enjoyed with Westerners.
お酒が飲めることもあって、乗客はみんな和気あいあい。サンセットをうっとり眺める、というような雰囲気ではなく、欧米人たちとにぎやかに気楽なクルーズを楽しむ感じです。
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Very interesting learning abouth the other islands. Everyone should make a trip there. Great food at the luau. Great Horizon night show.
Excellent tour guide. Made trip enjoyable and informative while being very helpful.
The PCC itself was very educational with presentations and shows excellent. Not really a luau, but more of a buffet. Food was just OK, with some things excellent and others not so good.
It was fine. I did this for my sister and her boyfriend when they came with us because it was their first time in Hawaii. I would have preferred for the greeter to be a Hawaian but she was not.
Our greeter did a fantastic job, extremely friendly and set the tone for our vacation. Good way to start off!!
This was our first time and we really had a good time, the last show was great, the only thing we were not real fond of was the luau dinner, very simple and I wanted to really see how the pig was cooked in the sand. Dinner was not very good. The people there were very very nice to work with. Our driver Chris was also very nice and gave us a lot of information while on the drive.
Would recommend this tour to everyone we had a ball of a time a special thanks to Cousin Leon for making our day special.
Lei Greeting was a big hit Thanks
I was VERY impressed with our tour to the Polynesian Cultural Center. From the pick up in Waikiki, lunch, tour of the 5 island groups, dinner, the evening show and the return to Waikiki, all was done perfectly. This tour is definitely a MUST to learn more about the Polynesian Culture!!!
This was our second time to the Polynesian Cultural Center, and we still found it highly entertaining and informative.
For our family's last dinner on the trip, we enjoyed a luau show. Compared to the evening show at the Polynesian Cultural Center that we had seen before, this show was smaller and more compact, but we enjoyed the powerful dances right in front of us. The food was also surprisingly delicious, and we were very satisfied. There were several newlywed couples from the UK and the US who were enjoying the dance as introduced by the host. The Western audience was really responsive to the host's calls, and it made me feel that I want to improve my English communication skills.
This time, we drove from our hotel in South Kohala to Kailua-Kona, parked at a shopping center, and after strolling around downtown Kona, we watched the luau show. I was relieved that we didn't get lost and were able to participate.
家族旅行の最後の夕食で、ルアウショーを楽しみました。以前に見たポリネシア文化センターのイブニングショーと比べ、少人数でコンパクトなショーでしたが、舞台が目前にあって迫力ある踊りを楽しみました。また、食事も期待以上においしく食べることができ満足しました。英米圏の新婚カップルが何組か来ており、司会者の紹介でダンスを楽しんでいました。欧米の人は、本当に楽しそうに逐一司会者の呼びかけの反応しており、自分ももっと英語のコミュニケーションが取れるようになりたいと感じました。
今回は、サウスコハラのホテルから、レンタカーでカイルアコナへ出かけ、ショッピングセンターの駐車場に車を置いて、コナ街中を散策した後、ルアウショーを見ました。道に迷うこともなく、参加することができほっとしました。
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The lei greeting is an unforgettable experience. It is such a special welcome and very worth the cost. Our greeter was very helpful!
Great shows! Dancers are great! Food is great!
The Dinner Cruise was fine. We did the City Lights tour afterwards and it was a complete rip off. What little naration there was, was delivered in Japanese. Don't waste your money. Unfortunately it soured our entire evening.
