All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

This was our first time to the Islands and our first Luau. We were not disappointed. We had a fantastic time and loved the entertainment. The host was great and very informative of the Hawiian and Polynesian cultures. We loved the costumes and how the dancers interacted with the guest. We upgraded our tickets and ended up sitting in the very front row. WoW! We could not have had a better time.

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to have at least one dinner that truly felt like Hawaii, so I participated in this show. There was a bit of a wait from check-in to entry, but once we were shown to our seats, there were various activities prepared one after another, and I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest without getting bored. Next to us was a group of grandparents in their mid-80s who were college friends, and we had a great time chatting with them. The food was a spread of local Hawaiian dishes, and what I thought would be just a little bit ended up filling my plate completely, leaving me quite full. As for the dancing, several young women and men performed dances from various countries, and it was very impressive. It turned out to be a memorable night!

せっかくハワイに来たのだから、1日くらいはハワイを感じるディナーをしたい
なーと思いこのショーに参加しました。
チェックインから入場まではやや時間がありましたが、いったん席に案内され
てからは、次から次にいろんなアクティビィティーが準備されていて飽きるこ
となく思う存分楽しむことができました。私たちのと隣には８０代半ばの大学
仲間というおじいちゃんおばあちゃんたちのグループの方たちがいらっしゃり
、いろんなお話をしたりしてとっても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。料
理もハワイのローカルな料理がずらーっと並んでいて少しずつとっていたつも
りがいつの間にかお皿いっぱいになっていておなかいっぱいでした。
ダンスですが若い女性と男性数名がいろんな国のダンスを踊ってくれとても迫
力がありました。
思い出に残るいい夜になりました♪

This was some the most fun we had experienced in Oahu, not only that, but it was fairly inexpensive. The staff was great, the views - unbeleivable and the experience - unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this for your trip to Oahu.. I'll definitely do this again!!!

The Luau was great, awesome views. The local food served was quite unique, but good. The only thing that I was questioning was the cost, I overheard other couples whom spent considerbly less than we did. Otherwise it was a great time.

Attended with my wife on our honeymoon. No Pina Colada's or frozen drinks but i can understand that at an open bar in such a large venue. Server was very good about making sure we all had drinks though. Food was excellent. Dessert was average, but I was really full off all the good food anyway so I didn't mind. The show was very good and the highlight of the night was definitely the fire dancer. Overall a good luau, but there are better out there (although I'm sure they cost more).

The Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise was very nice. I was impressed with the multitude of talents on display by the staff, such as Kamika Smith managing, cracking jokes, singing, and even serving coffee - he seemed to be everywhere. My wife, her mother and I really enjoyed the food, music and show. It was a very pleasant evening.

The one thing I would say had room for improvement was the mai tai punch - it was 1 or 2 % abv at most, 4 or 5 % abv would have been better.

We would be happy to return next time we are on Kauai. Overall our trip was a lot of fun and very relaxing - just what we needed.

My wife and I thought this cruise was the highlight of our trip to Oahu. This made my 3rd visit to the island (my wife's 1st) and we both were amazed with this activity. We were fortunate to see whales and a dolphin in the bay! The crew was outstanding. A true value for your money.

IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT. WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

We really enjoyed this dinner cruise and would highly recommend it to any couple. We had a lovely Valentine evening.

We enjoyed the variety of cultural events but felt there was just not enough time to fully appreciate the time spent. Our Guide was excellent and we remember her still. Lena

What a great experience! From when we entered the Atlantis boat until we got off, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We sat near the window, ate great food, enjoyed whale watching (saw many) and enjoyed the entertainment. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a great evening.

Very enjoyable. Just overall, it takes a lot of time from leaving hotel, to getting back to hotel. Thanks again!

WHAT A TREAT!! We went to the Luau after visiting the Fern Grotto and had the perfect ending to a perfect day! We had a lei greeting then boarded the tram that took us along the winding path so we could see the beautiful gardens, lush tropical trees, lovely scenery. After walking around the grounds, we all gathered at the in-ground oven to view the digging up of the roasted Imu (pig). Then everyone went to the lovely dining area where we all enjoyed tropical drinks and the delicious feast. During dinner, Hawaiian entertainers performed traditional Hawaiian music, singing, and hulas. Children were invited onstage to learn the hulas so it was great fun to watch!! Following the feast, everyone went to the grand outdoor theater to witness the torch lighting and a spectacular Polynesian music production where each of the Islands presented dramatic traditional hulas and music. It is great family fun, not to be missed!!

highly reccomend this dinner cruise to anyone who wants to have a great romantic night with the one you love. the staff is amazing and the food was just so delicious. i have been on many dinner cruises and the 5star was by far the best one i have ever been on. you can tell that the staff and the chefs take a lot of time and care to make sure that you have a great evening. worth every penny!

I participated with my 88-year-old mother and my 25-year-old daughter. From the canoe pageant performance to the canoe tour, it was a series of fun activities with our charming college student tour guide on Circle Island. We learned hula, participated in drumming, experienced fire-making, and much more...

The Horizon Show after dinner was truly spectacular, just as the rumors suggested! We were so moved that we found ourselves cheering and making sounds like Polynesians. With so many activities included, I think it’s a great value. Both my mother and daughter were very satisfied.

88歳の母・25歳の娘・私で参加しました。
カヌーページェントのパフォーマンスから、カヌーでのツアー、可愛い大学生のツアーガイドにるサークルアイランドの楽しい事の連続です。フラをならったり、太鼓に手踊りで参加したり、火起こしを体験、他にもいろいろ・・・
夕食後の、ホライズンショーは、もう！噂に違わず見事です。うるうる状態で、ポリネシア人になって歓声・奇声？を
あげて楽しみました。もりだくさんの内容なので、とってもお得だと思います。母も娘も大満足でした。

MY WIFE WAS TOTALLY SURPRISED WITH THE "LEI". I HAD PROMISED HER 31 YRS AGO THAT I WOULD TAKE HER TO HAWAII AND I WANTED TO MAKE IT VERY SPECIAL FOR HER.
THANK YOU FOR THE SURPRISE AND OUR GREETER AT THE AIRPORT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND COURTEOUS.

Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I thought I had to experience it, so I signed up for the Twilight Tour from Japan. I was looking forward to it, but on the day of the tour, my family member who was accompanying me fell ill and had to go to the hospital, so I had to cancel at the last minute.

However, although I was prepared for a cancellation, I was able to change the date instead, and later on, I was able to see the show without any issues.

The show was completely engaging and the 90 minutes flew by. It was so much fun! Since it was a deluxe experience, my seat was in the second row near the center, which provided a great view and a lot of excitement. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Hawaii for the first time.

Thank you very much for accommodating the date change. It became a wonderful memory of Hawaii.

初めてのハワイだったので、やっぱり体験しとかなきゃ？とトワイライトツアーに日本から申し込み。楽しみにしていたのですが、いざ、行く日になって同行の家族が体調を崩して病院に行くことになり、急遽、キャンセルの連絡をしました。

が、キャンセルを覚悟していたものの実際は日程変更をしていただけることになり、後日、無事、ショーを見ることができました。

ショーは全く眠くもならず、あっという間の90分でした。楽しかった～。デラックスだったので席もセンター近くの前から2列目で、迫力もあり、とても見やすかったです。初めてハワイに行く人にはおすすめ。

日程変更していただき、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイのいい思い出になりました。

We are repeat visitors to Navatek. The entertainment is far superior to any other dinner cruise ship. These people really can sing and play their instruments very well. The singers are awesome. They don't just do a typical luau type show, they also sing a wide variety of music for listening or dancing. I told one of the singers that she is every bit as good or better than any of those American Idol people! We had a great time! The dancers are beautiful. The crew was very friendly and down to earth.
I've been on all the other dinner cruise ships as I am a repeat visitor to Hawaii. We don't have an ocean where I live, so I always want to experience it when I'm there. All the other cruise ships(Alii Kai, Star of Honolulu and Starlet)were horrible. Nothing can beat the smooth ride on Navatek and the unobstructed views of the sunset that Navatek offers. I believe I have heard that no other dinner cruise ship goes past Diamond Head to Kahala and beyond -- and I believe it. Every time I've

We had a fabulous time here at the Luau! The food was really good, especially in comparison the luau at the Polynesian Center on Oahu. However, the show wasn't as good as the Poly center. You can also walk the grounds before the luau and then see them dig up the pig for dinner. The grounds were gorgeous. We even got to see a runaway pig! He somehow snuck out of the pen and they hadn't been able to catch him. The Flora all around the gardens were just magnificent! Definitely a must see!

We decided to try the ambassador package which included premium seats to the luau and the all day tour with a guide. I am so glad we decided on this. The food at the luau was ok, but the show was incredible! The tour around the grounds was fantastic too, because our tour guide, Cousin Bianca, knew exactly when all the shows were starting and when we would need to get there in order to get decent seats! We even got this incredble dessert to go along with it and they were so good! Some sort of fruity type of ice cream. YUM! I highly recommend this!

It was our first trip to Hawaii so thought it was a great idea to get a Lei Greeting at the airport. Our flight was a little delayed, but they were right there waiting for us. The lei's were beautiful and smelled fantastic! I was glad we got them!

It was really great. On the opposite side of the orange sun setting, I could see the pure white full moon rising. On the yacht, it felt like a party with unlimited drinks and lively music as the background. It wasn't the romantic experience I had imagined; instead, it was a more aggressive atmosphere where we drank, made noise, and shouted towards the sunset. It was a fun sailing experience.

とてもよかったです。オレンジな太陽が沈む反対側では真白な満月が昇るのが見えました。ヨットの上では飲み放題でノリノリな音楽をBGMにパーティーをしている感じ。想像していたようなロマンチックなものではなく、もっとアグレッシブに飲んで騒いで夕陽にむかって叫ぶような、たのしいセーリングです。

I had ordered a lei to be given to my sister on our trip to Hawaii. She had made it possible for me to go and I wanted her to feel special when we arrived. A beautiful girl was waiting at the airport with a beautiful lei for my sister and she even had an extra one that she gave to me. My sister's was a bigger one with an assortment of flowers but it was nice to feel so special shen we arrived. Beautiful!!Thanks!

Every first-timer to Hawaii should be blessed with a lei greeting. SO special. Thanks!

Thank you so much for staying to meet our late arrival the lei brought my girlfreind to tears Mahalo

First I would recommend paying the extra $5 to go into the Gardens early. You will want to spend more time looking around than the time after the tram ride permits since it is so beautiful. The welcome was great and the tram ride was a treat and the setting for the dancing was gorgeous. I've never been to a luau before so I don't know how it compares to others, but we thouroughly enjoyed it. The dinner portion felt like a wedding reception and it was fun to have an opportunity to learn the hula.

Staff made you feel very welcome. Excellent food and entertainment. Thank you, we had a great time, and recommend you to others.

We really enjoyed the Maui Prince Luau. This was one of the highlights of our trip. The buffet was excellent, and offered lots of choices, including a nice selection of desserts. The entertainment was exceptional. From the host, to the dancers, to the band, it was all very good, and we'd definitely recomment it to others. We paid extra for premium seating, and it was definitley worth the extra money to be up front.

This is the best luau i have ever been! Not only is it very affordable but the host is very informative on the cultures of the hawaiians and the other polynesian tribes. My best friend and I had soo much fun in this luau and plus we are amazed at the fire show that they put on. We were very overwhelmingly satisfied w/ the amount of food that they serve (about 20 diff kinds of hawaiian dishes)not to mention the 2 hours open bar! I had too much mai tais w/in two hours! This is a great luau to go to for first timers or as regulars.

It was my mother's, dad's and aunt's first time to Hawaii, so I orderd Lei's for all of us (7 all together). Everyone was so surprised and pleased and I saw a tear in their eyes..! Their reactions and smiles were so worth the price. If it is your first time to Hawaiii, a Lei is a most!!! Our flight was 2 hours late, but the greeter was there when we were!!!!