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Hawaii
The activity was great. the greeter was welcoming and helped out a lot. I would recommend this to anyone.
First of all the Hyatt Regency Maui is an amazingly beautiful property right on the water and the Luau location is lovely as well - Makes you feel like you are tucked away in a private beach cove. The food was great especially the Ulupalakua Beef and the Taro Dinner Rolls. Our server brought us drinks all night and we loved the vibrant costumes and the fire dancer at the end of the show.
I have experience with dinner cruises on large ships, but this was my first time on a smaller vessel like a sailboat. It was a wonderful experience, feeling the sea up close, even getting splashed by the waves at times.
The captain, who is also the owner, had previously lived in Japan, so he spoke Japanese fluently. After explaining the safety instructions in English, he gathered the Japanese passengers to provide a second explanation in Japanese. There were many foreign guests, and I sometimes felt a bit hesitant with only the English explanation, but I was able to enjoy the cruise without any worries.
The cruise offers three options: breakfast cruise, lunch cruise, and sunset cruise. We participated in the sunset cruise. The harbor is just past Ala Moana, so it's very close to Waikiki. Those who are familiar with the area drove directly to the harbor.
The cruise lasted about 1 hour and 30 minutes and included light snacks and two drinks. The snacks can serve as a meal, but they felt more like appetizers to accompany drinks. Of course, if you eat a lot, it can substitute for a meal. The drinks ranged from non-alcoholic juices and mineral water to beer and cocktails, all prepared efficiently by a female bartender. The food included baked potatoes, macaroni, spring rolls, bread, and cookies.
On our way back, we received a $10 discount coupon. If I have the chance, I would like to join the breakfast cruise next time.
大きな船でのディナークルーズなどは経験がありますが、帆船のような小さな船は初めての経験で、時には波しぶきがかかったりと、海を近くに感じるとても良い経験でした。
経営者でもあるキャプテンは以前日本に住んでいたこともあり、日本語はバッチリ通じ、乗船直後の注意事項等説明は英語の後に日本人だけを集めて再度説明してくれました。外国人の方の比率が多く、英語だけの説明だけでは何と無く気後れしてしまったりしまいますが、そんな不安も無く安心して楽しむことができました。
クルーズはブレックファストクルーズ、ランチクルーズ、サンセットクルーズと１日に３回あるそうですが、私達はサンセットクルーズに参加しました。港はアラモアナのすぐ先のハーバーですからワイキキからも直ぐです。慣れている方は車で直接来ていました。
クルーズ自体は1時間30分ほどで、軽食とドリンク2杯がつきます。軽食は食事代わりにもなりますが、どちらかというとお酒のおつまみ程度という感覚です。勿論、沢山食べれば勿論食事代わりにもなります。飲み物は、ノンアルコールのジュースやミネラルウォーターからビール、カクテルまで女性のバーテンダーさんが手際良く作ってくれます。料理の内容的は、ベイクドポテト、マカロニ、生春巻き、調理パン、クッキー等です。
帰り際に10＄割引券を頂きました。機会があったらブレックファストクルーズにでも参加したいと思います。
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I had a really fun time!
There were only my friend and I who were Japanese, but everyone was friendly. We took pictures together, exchanged emails with a couple, and they invited us to visit the mainland United States. It was truly an open and enjoyable time.
We had two drinks and a meal that included two types of wraps, fried food, and macaroni salad, with cookies for dessert. The sunset was really beautiful, and we could see the moonlight as well. It felt like we had plenty of time, and we were very satisfied. Thank you to the staff for taking care of us!
とっても楽しい時間を過ごせました！
日本人は私と友人だけだったけど、皆フレンドリーで、写真を撮りあったり、
ご夫婦とメール交換したり、アメリカ本土に遊びにおいでと言ってもらったりと、
本当オープンで楽しい時間でした。
ドリンク２杯と食事は ラップ２種類と揚げ物とマカロニサラダで
デザートはクッキーでした。
サンセットは本当に綺麗で、月明かりも見れたし、時間もたっぷりとあった感じで
私達は大満足でした。スタッフの方、お世話になり有難うございました！
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This was a great way to be greeted on our first trip to Hawaii. I surprised my wife and we were both thrilled. A must for first-timers!
This was my second time in Hawaii, but my first time cruising.
First of all, the good thing was that the pickup time for the transfer was accurate. In fact, they arrived five minutes early. I signed up for other optional tours, but this was the only one that was precise. Also, the captain (who was also the driver) who picked us up was really cool. Moreover, he welcomed us Japanese guests warmly.
On the day I participated, there were about 50 people, and among them, there were only my husband and I and one other Japanese couple. The safety instructions before departure were only in English, but it was reassuring that the captain could speak Japanese.
The meal included two drinks (alcohol was okay) and snacks (like spring rolls and cookies). The snacks were delicious. It was a self-service format. Since it was just snacks, I didn't get full, but it was just right as a side for the drinks. Also, as others have mentioned, if you plan to drink alcohol, please bring your passport or ID.
I was worried about not being able to speak English, but there was no need to worry at all. I would love to join this tour again when I go back to Hawaii.
今回ハワイは2回目でしたが、クルージングは初めてでした。
まず、よかった事は送迎のピックアップの時間が正確でした。むしろ５分早くきてくれました。他にもオプショナルツアーを申し込みましたが正確だったのはここだけでした。また迎えにきてくれた船長さん（兼ドライバーさん）がかっこよかったです。しかも日本人をすごく歓迎してくれました。
私が参加した日は５０人くらいで、その中の日本人は私たち夫婦ともう１組だけでした。出航前の注意事項は英語だけでしたが、船長さんが日本語を話せるので安心です。
食事はドリンク２杯（アルコールｏｋ）とおつまみ（はるまきやクッキーなど）です。おつまみおいしかったです。セルフで取る形式でした。おつまみ程度なのでお腹いっぱいになりませんでしたがお酒のおつまみになりちょうどよかったです。あと、他の方も書いていましたがアルコールを飲むならパスポートかＩＤ持って行ってください。
英語できなく心配でしたが全然心配ないです。またハワイに行ったら参加したいツアーです。
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This time, I participated in a cruise for the first time with my friends. It was my first time in Hawaii, and I didn't know that Waikiki would look so beautiful from the sea. The cruise lasted about two hours, but it went by in a flash. The sunset was absolutely stunning. I felt that there were many families from foreign countries among the participants. One family even started a photo session mimicking the Titanic. Even if there are no Japanese people around and you can't speak English, everyone is friendly, so it's all good. The staff is also very nice. Especially the female bartender, whose name I forgot, was both sexy and cool. Drinks are included, and light snacks are part of the tour fee. Oh, for Japanese guests, if you want to drink alcohol, please make sure to bring your ID. It seems that the regulations have become stricter, and you can't drink without something that shows your date of birth. It would be a shame to enjoy a graceful evening on the sea without alcohol, right? So don't forget your ID! Next time I go to Hawaii, I want to participate in a cruise during the fireworks.
今回友達と初めてクルーズに参加しました。初ハワイだったんですが、海からみるワイキキがこんなに綺麗だなんて知らなかったです。２時間程のクルーズでしたがあっという間でした。サンセットそれはそれは綺麗でしたよ。参加者は
外国籍の家族連れが多かったように思います。今回参加された家族はタイタニックをまねた写真撮影会をはじめていました。日本人がいなくても英語が話せなくてもみんなフレンドリーなので大丈夫です。スタッフの方もとてもいい感じですし。特にバーテンの女の人、名前を聞くのを忘れましたがセクシーでかつかっこいいんです。飲み物も付いているし軽食もツアー代金に含まれています。あっ、日本人の方、もしアルコールが飲みたい方は必ずIDを持参してくださいね。取締りが厳しくなったのか生年月日が記入されているものがないと今は飲めないんです。せっかく海の上で優雅に黄昏たいのにアルコールなしじゃなんかものたりないですよね？なのでIDはお忘れなく！！次回ハワイに行くときは花火の時のクルーズに参加したいと思っています。
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As a repeat visitor to Hawaii, I had never participated in a sunset cruise until this time. The sunset and Waikiki viewed from the sea were amazing. It was very romantic. Additionally, not only the scenery but also the staff were friendly and had a great vibe. The food was light but delicious, and you can enjoy up to two drinks with your ticket, which was a pleasant surprise.
We headed out to sea with the engine on, and once we were offshore, we raised the sails and cruised elegantly. You can spend a very relaxing time just listening to the sound of the waves and the wind. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to unwind.
Also, since there weren't many Japanese participants on this tour, I think it's definitely a step above tours that are exclusively for Japanese people. It was very enjoyable to communicate with people from various countries during the cruise. Of course, if you're not confident in your English, there's no need to worry. Please feel free to join in with peace of mind. I plan to visit Hawaii again in the fall, so I would like to participate again.
ハワイのリピータですが、サンセットクルーズをしたことが今まで無く、今回初めての参加でした。海から見るサンセット＆ワイキキはサイコーでした。とてもロマンチックですよ。又、景色だけでなくスタッフもフレンドリーでとてもいい感じです。食事も軽めのものですが、おいしかったですし飲み物も２杯までチケットで飲めちゃうんです。びっくりしました。
沖まではエンジンかけて行き、沖にでると帆をあげ優雅にクルーズをします。波の音と風だけにみみを傾けてとてもゆったりとした時間がすごせます。癒されたい人に是非お勧めです。
後このツアーは日本人の参加者があまり見られないので日本人ONLYのツアーより断然格上だと思います。クルーズでいろんな国の方とのコミュニケーションがとれとてもたのしいです。もちろん英語に自身がない方でも心配しないでも大丈夫。安心して参加してみて下さい。次回、秋頃にハワイに行く予定でですので又、参加したいと思っています。
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If you're in Hawaii, you definitely have to enjoy the ocean, so I decided to join this sailing trip. On July 2nd, the day of the trip, the weather was clear, and we had a pleasant sailing experience under the sunset. It was about a two-hour cruise, and the interior was beautiful, the yacht had a great atmosphere, and being surrounded by foreigners really made me feel like I was abroad. As for the provided meals, they were just snacks as mentioned in other reviews, but I was aware of that in advance, so it wasn't a problem.
One thing to note is that even if it's hot when you board, it can get chilly during the cruise, so it's essential to bring a light jacket. Also, my wife got seasick, so I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand.
ハワイに来たならやっぱり海だろうと思って参加しました。
搭乗した７月２日は晴天で、夕焼けのもと気持ちのいいセーリングになりました。 ２時間位のクルージングでしたが、内装？もきれいで、ヨットも雰囲気があり、周りは外国人だらけで、外国に来ている気分を再認識できました。 用意されている食事に関しては、他の書込みにあるとおり間食程度のものでしたが、あらかじめわかっていたので特に問題なかったです。
注意することは、乗船時は暑くても航海しているうちに寒くなってくるので、１枚羽織るものは必須です。あと、妻は船酔いしてしまったので、弱い人は酔止めをあらかじめ飲んでおくことをお勧めします。
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This cruise was just lovely. The facilities and staff were great. We left on time and had a very fun yet relaxing cruise. We would do this again!
I participated in a two-hour sunset cruise on a catamaran that accommodates about 50 people. I was worried about seasickness, but there was little rocking, and I was able to feel the ocean up close for about two hours while enjoying a beautiful sunset.
At the time I participated, I was the only Japanese person among about 15 others from the mainland United States and Malaysia, with three staff members. There were no particular attractions; once we got out to sea, the engine was turned off, and the sails were raised, allowing the boat to move solely by the power of the wind. It was a relaxing time filled with the sounds of the wind and waves, where I enjoyed conversations with the staff and other participants, while the children took turns steering the boat with the captain. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their own experience.
Two drinks and snacks were provided, but this alone may not be enough to fill you up. The boat is well-maintained, and since there are no assigned seats, you can enjoy the sunset in Waikiki at your own pace. However, everything is in English, so it might be a good opportunity to test your English skills.
定員５０人くらいの双胴船で２時間のサンセットクルーズに参加しました。船酔いが心配でしたが揺れも少なく約２時間海を間近に感じ、とてもきれいなサンセットも見れて楽しくすごせました。
私たちが参加した時は私だけが日本人でアメリカ本土からとマレーシアからの計１５人ほどでスタッフが３人。特にアトラクションなどはなく、沖まで出るとエンジンを切って帆を揚げ風の力だけで船は進みます。風と波の音だけのゆったりとした時間でスタッフや他の参加者と会話を楽しんだり、子供たちはキャプテンと一緒に舵を握ったり、みなそれぞれの時間を楽しんでいたようです。
飲み物２杯分とおつまみがついてきますが、これだけではお腹はいっぱいにならないのであしからず。
船はきれいに手入れされており、席も決まっていないので自分のペースでワイキキのサンセットを楽しめます。
ただ、すべて英語ですから自分の英語力を試すいいチャンスかもしれません。
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The lei's were beautiful and my girls loved them
The Smith Luau was an overall extraordinary experience and great value. The evening begins with a tram or walking tour of Smith's Tropical Paradise. The grounds include a wide variety of birds and fish, and labelled foliage. The luau was in a covered open-air pavillion, and preceded by giving thanks for the food and asking God's blessings. The luau was served buffet style, including fish, pork, chicken and beef dishes, and a wide variety of vegetables and desserts. While eating, we were serenaded by a live band, playing traditional Hawaiian music. Following the luau, we moved to a covered open-air amphitheater for a live show, including segments depicting the many cultures of the Hawaiian islands. The staff was genuinely courteous and kind. Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and is highly recommended.
Thank you to the lovely young lady who held up the sign with our name on it, as we got off of our airplane! She had a nice big smile, and she greeted us with warm hospitality and friendliness. She offered to take our picture, and she kindly asked if she could answer any questions for us. She was a sweet first impression for our visit. Thank you!
I would definately recommend the twilight package. Some of the villages are closed and there is not enough time to do EVERYTHING there is to do, but I could not see staying there all day. The best part is the Horizon's night show; this is FANTASTIC and definately worth it. I feel that the cost is a little high, but it's vacation and this an experience you won't get elsewhere.
Great place to visit! I recommend mapping out your desitnations, so that you don't miss anything...we saw just about everything in the 5 hours we were there (didn't do the night dinner/ show...felt it would be too exhausting after a whole day of show-watching at the center.) Get there early! Enjoy! P.S. If you drive, there are some scenic spots and great beaches in the area.
This was our second time and again thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food was good. Staff/students were quite helpful and the performers were certainly talented. Our driver was prompt, knowledgeable and went out of his way to be attentive. We definitely recommend this to families of all ages.
A trip to Hawaii with my daughter. We came to Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Kauai, looking forward to experiencing Hawaiian culture and nature.
I thought I would just see hula dancing at the Polynesian Cultural Center, but I was amazed by the scale of it. I had no idea about the Polynesian islands, but they recreated entire villages, and I strongly felt the pride and love the islanders have for their culture as they passionately preserve and pass down their traditions. We were captivated and moved by the powerful show.
We learned hula dancing in a Hawaiian village, and it was so much fun that I felt, "I want to learn this from now on!" The guide in the park mentioned they were a "Japanese exchange student," and I felt proud to see Japanese students working hard.
If you come to Hawaii, be sure to stop by; I highly recommend it!
娘とのハワイ二人旅。ハワイの文化と自然に触れる事を楽しみに、オアフ島、ハワイ島、カウアイ島に来ました。
ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターでは、フラダンスを見るのだと思って来ましたがスケールの大きさにびっくりしました。
ポリネシア諸島とは・・・まったく知らない世界でしたが、村ごと再現してあり、島の人たちは島の文化に誇りと愛情を持って伝統を残し、伝えていくと言う情熱を強く感じ、大迫力のショーを見ている自分たちも引き込まれ感激しました。
ハワイの村でフラダンスを教えてもらい、とても楽しく「これから習って見たい!」と言う気持ちになりました。
園内のガイドさんをしていただいた方は｢日本の留学生」と聞き、頑張っている日本の学生がいる事を見て誇りに思いました。
ハワイに来たら、ぜひ寄って下さい、おすすめコースです。
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I participated in the "All-Day Deluxe" tour to ensure my mother could fully enjoy her first trip to Hawaii! Our guide was Mamoru, a Japanese exchange student who resembled Shun Oguri. He kindly listened to our requests during free time and showed us around the park.
After a buffet-style dinner, we attended the largest show in Hawaii, "Horizon." This was my second visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my first time seeing the show, so I was really looking forward to it. Our seats were in the third row from the front, allowing us to see the powerful dances up close, which was truly impressive.
Although I chose this tour for my mother, I enjoyed it to the fullest as well. If you're going to Hawaii, I highly recommend giving it a try!
「初めてのハワイをめいっぱい楽しみたい!!」という母にハワイを満喫してもらうために「昼から満喫、オールデイ・デラックス」ツアーに参加しました。
ガイドは日本からの留学生まもる君。チョット草彅君似の好青年で、フリータイムの時間も私たちのお願いを聞いて園内を案内してくれました。
バイキング形式の夕食の後は、ハワイ最大規模のショー“ホライズン”。
私はポリネシアンカルチャーセンターへの来訪は２回目ですが、ショー観るのは初めてなので楽しみにしていました。席はセンターの前から３列目。力強いダンスを間近で観られ、迫力たっぷりでした。
母のためにと選んだツアーでしたが、私もめいっぱい楽しめました。
ハワイへ行くならぜひお試しください♪
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We had a great time. The food was good, the gardens were amazing and the show was awesome. We would do it again no questions about it. The staff was great as well. Thanks for making are trip more amazing.
The Quarnbergs and The Holdaways
We went out on Friday night to see the fireworks show. The ride was great, as was the sunset view. The fireworks were great, I just wish they had been a little longer. There was no down side to this activity. I highly recommend it.
I took my girlfriend to this dinner cruise cuz I heard great things about it. It def. met my expectation, but I wish I had more money to do 5star. We did three star, and it was still good, but if you are really into that person you are with, you should do 5 star (no offense to my gf... next time...) i had a chance to peek the top floor, and it looked really nice inside. Neverthless, we enjoyed ourselves very much. Thanks!
Our family loves the Smith's Family Luau--the gardens are beautiful, the food is excellent & the Smith Family is so nice. This was our 2nd time at this luau & we enjoyed it as much as the 1st. I highly recommend doing the fern grotto cruise & then the luau right after. This was a wonderful family experience!!
My friend was so surprised!! It was very cute... :)
My wife and I were disappointed with the buffet that was served. We were expecting traditional Hawaiian food like Kalua pig - but ended up with chicken. On a more positive note, the Polynesian dancing was good.
We, cannot stop talking about our day. Our guide Melody was more than wonderful. We enjoyed her tremendously,she was so knowledgable it was amazing. Everyone should visit this location. Everyone was friendly and nice.
you folks do know how to give a great luau. the food was absolutely onolicious especially the lomi lomi, purple potatoes and kalua pig plus all the rest. went back for lomi......!!! you have a great chef!!
now the entertainment.....great!!! your dancers were outstanding, beautiful and handsome. costumes beautiful. i would attend at least every other month if i could. but live on the mainland and now.....air prices too high. really happy that my grand daughter and i were able to make this one.
mahalo for a great job. malama pono........
bobbi and pettie
Very good experience. The employee greeting us went out of her way to make the experience a great one.
I participated in the Twilight Deluxe with my mother. In the evening, a pickup car came, and a Japanese student from the adjacent university guided us along the way, and we arrived at the Polynesian Center in about an hour.
Since the mainland U.S. is on summer vacation, there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the attendees seemed to be American (at least from my perspective).
The fire dance was incredibly exciting, and I enjoyed the hula dance as well. The hula was completely different from the free shows at Waikiki Beach and the hotel; it gave me goosebumps. It's definitely one of the places I recommend visiting when you go to Hawaii.
As for the buffet, it depends on the person, but I think it's better to consider it more of a bonus. There was crab, and my mother was happy to eat it...
Next time, I want to try the afternoon course. I was envious of all the foreigners wearing the same leis around their necks...
By the way, if a review on this website has a rating of 2 stars or lower, it gets deleted. This optional tour was really good, but there were some options that were a bit lacking. I recommend not to rely too much on reviews when participating.
トワイライトデラックスに母親と参加しました。
夕方にピックアップの車が来て隣接している大学の学生さん（日本人でした）が
道中ガイドをしてくれつつ小1時間でポリネシアンセンターに到着。
アメリカ本土が夏休みに入っているということで日本人はちらほら程度。
ほとんどアメリカ人っぽかったです（あくまで私から見て、ですが）。
ファイヤーダンスもすごい盛り上がったし、フラダンスも楽しめました。
フラはワイキキのビーチ、ホテルの無料ショーとは全然違い、鳥肌が立ちました。
ぜひハワイに行ったら訪れて欲しい場所の1つです。
バイキングは人にもよると思いますがおまけ程度と考えていたほうが良いと思います。
カニとかあって母親は喜んで食べてましたが・・・。
次は昼からのコースに参加してみたいです。
外人さん達が皆、首から同じレイをしていてうらやましかったので・・・。
ちなみにこのHPのクチコミは★が2以下になるとクチコミは削除されてしまいます。
こちらのオプショナルは本当に良かったですが中にはちょっと、というオプショナルもありました。
あまりクチコミを信用しすぎず参加されることをお勧めします。
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We read some comments about this luau being crowded, so we were expecting really small venue. I think the venue was good size. I guess if you are used to taking up so much space for yourself, you feel very tight, but we were very comfortable. The dancers were awesome, and foods were well prepared. We stayed in Kaanapali, so it was walking distance from our hotel. It's worth it. I'd recommend it to my friends.
