All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Wonderful event, my family had a great time here ending our Maui 2024 trip!

Bring your family, all ages have a wonderful time, and there is plenty of different food choices!

The night was ran very smooth. Don't be fooled by its connection to a waterpark as we were worried of the authenticity, but they blew us away!

The upgraded cruise was well worth it for us, the food was divine!

A bit smaller than past luaus, but was right oceanside and staff really put it all out there for the show!

Despite the weak yen and high prices in Hawaii, I wanted to experience something unique that I wouldn't normally get to do, so I found this tour.

At the designated meeting point, we were greeted on time by a large black Mercedes (with five rows of seats in the back). Since it was evening, there was a bit of traffic, but we arrived at the location in about an hour. The gate opened automatically, and we drove further to the venue where we were welcomed. At this point, the sense of something special and anticipation was building.

There was about an hour before the show and dinner started, so we had the freedom to stroll through the beautifully maintained garden and enjoy temporary seal tattoos (which can be easily removed with water and rubbing, but they last a while, so you can enjoy the afterglow even after the tour). There were also traditional Hawaiian games available, but participation was not forced, and we chose to spend our time wandering around.

When the show began, we enjoyed live singing, hula, and fire dancing. I think there were about five to six hula songs alone. At one point, there was an opportunity for those interested to take a simple hula lesson and dance together. On the day we participated, there happened to be a local group joining us (I later heard this is rare), and almost everyone enjoyed it. I think those who are willing to try things they don't usually do will have the most fun.

The fire dancing after dark was truly impressive.

As for the meal, it was delicious, as expected from Michel's supervision. The appetizers and salad were particularly moving. The main course was very filling, but I thought it would be better to reduce the amount of meat and enjoy it with sauce (I also wanted to try it with salt and pepper).

Time flew by, and after about two hours from the start of the meal, it was time to head home. On the way back, perhaps due to the lack of traffic, we arrived in just a little over 30 minutes.

Overall, I was very satisfied; I think this is a valuable tour that you can't experience around Waikiki.

円安&物価高のハワイですが、どうせなら普段体験できないことを！ということでこちらのツアーにたどり着きました。

指定の集合場所に、黒い大きなベンツ（後部シートが5列もあった）で時間通りにお出迎え。夕方の時間なので少し渋滞しますが、1時間ほどで現地到着。門扉が自動で開き、建物までさらに車で進み、会場でお出迎えを受けます。この時点で特別感＆期待感が高まります。
ショー&食事の開始まで1時間ほどあり、きれいに手入れされた庭の散策、シールタトゥ（濡らして擦れば取れるので安心、でもシャワーくらいではすぐにはは取れないので、ツアー後もしばらく余韻が楽しめます）など、自由に選んで過ごします。ハワイ伝統ゲームもありましたが、強制されるでもなく、私たちは散策で過ごしました。

ショーが始まると、生歌＆フラ、ファイヤーダンスが沢山楽しめます。フラだけでも5-6曲あったと思います。
途中、希望者で簡単なフラレッスン＆一緒に踊る機会もあり、私たちの参加日はたまたまローカルの団体さんも一緒だった（後で聞きましたが、珍しいそうです）のもあり、ほぼ全員で楽しみました。せっかくだから、普段やらないことにもチャレンジできる方の方が楽しめると思います。
暗くなってからのファイヤーダンスも圧巻です。

お食事は、さすがはミッシェルズ監修、とてもおいしかったです。特に前菜とサラダは感動もの。メインはボリューム満点ですが、お肉の量を減らしてソースを付けながら（塩コショウでも食べたかった）の方がいいなと思いました。

あっという間に時間が過ぎ、食事開始から2時間ほどで帰宅の時間に。帰りは渋滞無いせいか、30分ちょっとで到着しました。

総じて大満足、ワイキキ周辺では体験できない貴重なツアーだと思います。

I went with children who aren't very familiar with Elvis or Michael, but they had a great time. In addition, there are hula performances and fire shows, so I think it's a good show! Also, at the end, you can take photos with the performers and have conversations with them!

エルビスやマイケルをあまり知らない子供と行きましたがとても楽しんでいました。
それ以外にもフラやファイヤーショーなども見られるので良いショーだと思います！
また帰り際には出演者さんと一緒に写真が撮れ会話も交わせます！

Although the weak yen has resulted in considerable expenses, since I was going to board anyway, I booked a 5-star experience with fireworks on Friday and a course meal.

From the moment I boarded, I was guided to a special floor via the elevator, and the dinner set was nicely arranged at my seat, creating an excellent atmosphere.

Of course, the sunset was beautiful, and after the luxurious meal, there was a dinner show, followed by the fireworks viewed from the ship, which were breathtaking. Everyone moved to the side where the fireworks could be seen, making the boat feel like it was tilting a bit (laughs).

It became a wonderful memory of my trip to Hawaii. I highly recommend the 5-star experience!

円安でかなりの出費にはなりますが、どうせ乗船するなら、金曜日の花火付きで、コース料理も食べられる5スターを予約しました。

乗船する時から、エレベーターでの特別フロアへのご案内、席にはディナーセットがきちんと用意され、雰囲気も抜群。

サンセットはもちろんのこと、豪華なお食事の後はディナーショー、そして船上から見る花火は、圧巻でした。みんな花火が見える方に移動するので、気持ち船が傾いているような(笑)

ハワイ観光の良い思い出になりました。
5スター、おすすめです！

I was very excited to go on this activity, but unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it. When you arrive at check-in, they will not validate your parking (which is the opposite of the information you get in your confirmation email) so expect to pay $15 for parking and not $4. Next, they will take some pictures in front of a wall mural before you go into the boat. They don't give you a choice of whether you want to be photographed or not and they do not tell you that the pictures will cost $50 if you want them. The pictures actually came out nice so I asked if I could just buy one and they said that was not possible...way to be accommodating to your guests. The time on the cruise is way too long and they could really use a host that sounds excited to be there. The singer was fine but keeps the energy too mellow, you could see that everyone was ready to get off the cruise after an hour. I specifically chose this type of boat expecting that it would be more stable and I wouldn't get seasick but I did. I'd say if you really want a sunset cruise experience, I'd try out a catamaran since the vibe on those looks a lot more lively and friendly than on this bigger vessel...The best part of the cruise was of course the views (the bartender and server were nice as well.)

Beautiful, everyone was very kind. It was organized. Good was good. We had a good time.

It was a beautiful evening on the ocean. The sunset was hidden behind clouds but you could see the rays from the sun peaking thru. The food was flavorful and an abundance of it. With a tremendous variety to choose from.

We thought the luau included fire dancers but there weren't any.

Eight years ago, my daughter, who was in elementary school, said she wanted to see it again, so we participated. Unlike last time, we had a buffet meal before the show started. I think the content of the show was almost the same as before. We enjoyed the look-alike show, hula, and fireman show, among other things.

8年前に小学生だった娘がまた見たいと言うので、参加しました、前回と違いショーが始まる前にビュッフェでお食事、ショーの内容は前回とほぼ同じような感じだったと思います。そっくりさんショーとフラやファイアーマンショーなど楽しめました。

From the moment we parked our car we knew it would be a magical night. From the hostess at the entrance to the end of the dinner and program we were waited on like we were the only ones there. Our server, Uncle Tim, was wonderful, attentive, personable and kind. We felt like we were at home.
The entertainment was captivating and held our attention through the whole performance. Really talented performers. And they looked like they were having fun!!! The food and its presentation was perfect.
This is the 4-5 time I've been to the Old Lahaina Luau and I intend to come back many more times!!
Thank you for your hospitality

The warmth and professionalism of the Luau team was exceptional. They were welcoming from the beginning and never stopped being attentive during the entire luau. The food was great (appreciated being served at the table); the show was excellent with the talented performers; and the location couldn't be any better. I have been to the Old Lahaina Luau several times over the many years and this experience has been the best!

We appreciate the opportunity to help support the Lahaina Restoration foundation as part of attending the luau. Welcome back! Mahalo for the excellent experience.

The person who picked us up was very gentlemanly, which made me excited, but one other group of participants did not arrive at the pickup location, and since we got there five minutes early, we ended up waiting over 15 minutes to depart. This isn't the organizer's fault, but it gave me a bad feeling from the start... and the van we were in was quite noisy.

When we arrived, we were guided to an outdoor area with nothing around, just some simple chairs and tables set up. I believe the venue is an important element of dinner experiences.

We were told to "enjoy the activities" while waiting for the meal, but there were no exciting activities, just taking photos, and we ended up with too much free time. Wouldn't it be better to set the pickup for a later time?

As soon as we arrived, my friend got bitten by a mosquito. When we spoke to the staff, they mentioned that there are many mosquitoes in the area. It would have been better if they had announced this upon arrival, even though insect repellent spray was provided.

The hula show was enjoyable, and I was satisfied with the meal, but when it comes to whether I would repeat this or recommend it to friends, unfortunately, the answer is "NO." For this price, I believe there are better options near Waikiki.

I have given a critical review, but I hope that various aspects can be improved so that it becomes a tour I would want to participate in again (*^^*).

お迎えの方はとても紳士的だったのでワクワクしたのですが、ピックアップ場所でもう1組の参加者が来られず、私たちはピックアップの5分前に到着していたので、結局15分以上出発を待つことになりました。これは主催者側の問題ではないですが、出足から嫌な予感…そしてお迎えの車(バン)の中は、ガタガタとうるさかったです。
到着して案内されたところは、何にもない野外で、簡易な椅子とテーブルが並べられたところでしたが、施設もディナーの大切な要素だと思います。
食事までの時間は「アクティビティを楽しんでください」とのことでしたが、心躍るアクティビティはなく、写真を撮って終わり、時間を持て余してしまいました。ピックアップをもっと遅めの時間で設定された方が良いのでは？
到着後すぐに友達は蚊に刺されてしまいました。スタッフさんに話すと「この辺は蚊が多い」とのこと。虫除けスプレーも用意されていましたが、到着した時点でアナウンスされた方が良いのではないでしょうか。
フラショーは楽しく食事とともに満足でしたが、リピートあるいは友達に紹介するかといえば残念ながら、「ＮＯ」です。このお値段でこの内容であれば、ワイキキ近くでももっと満足できるお店があると思いました。
辛口の評価になりましたが、いろんなところが改善されて「また参加したい」というツアーになることを期待しています(*^^*)

Star of Honolulu Sunset Cruise was amazing! My group had an awesome time, food was delicious, show was amazing as well. I was hoping for an actual Luau with the fire show. The service was great, very welcoming. Highly recommended!

I initially thought it would be an ordinary show since it started with hula dancing, but I enjoyed the diverse content, including impersonators of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, fire attractions, and aerial descents reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil. The theater also had a retro feel, creating a nice atmosphere.

After the show, the dancers from the Elvis and fire attraction were waiting near the exit, and I was pleased with the hospitality as they were willing to take commemorative photos. In the U.S., where prices are high, I appreciate it when shows like this offer discounted tickets.

フラダンスから始まったので、最初は凡庸なショーかなと思っていましたが、エルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんのショーや、ファイヤーアトラクションやシルクドソレイユを思わせる空中からの人の降下など、多彩な内容で楽しめました。劇場もレトロ感があり、良い雰囲気でした。
ショーが終わった後、エルビスとファイヤーアトラクションのダンサーが出口付近に待機しており、記念写真の撮影に応じてくれるなど、おもてなし感にも満足しました。米国は物価が高く、今回のショーのように、値引き販売してくれると、うれしいです。

Boarding Day: Friday
Boarding Course: 5 Star

If you're going to board, it's best to do so on a Friday when the Hilton fireworks are held. The fireworks themselves last about 5 minutes, but the combination of the night view of Waikiki and the fireworks from the sea is breathtaking.
Unfortunately, the sunset was not very impressive due to the clouds. I guess that's just luck...
However, the dinner was extremely delicious.
Also, the live performance was great.
I had previously boarded a 3 Star cruise, but I think I will only choose 5 Star in the future.
While it is more expensive compared to 3 Star, you should definitely go for 5 Star.

乗船曜日:金曜
乗船コース:5スター

乗船するなら、ヒルトンの花火が行われる金曜です。花火自体は5分程度ですが、海上からワイキキの夜景と花火のコラボは絶景です。
サンセットは雲があり、感動する感じではなかったのが残念でした。こればかりは運かと…。
でも、ディナーが非常に美味しかったです。
また、生演奏がよかった。
以前に3スターに乗船したことありましたが、今後は5スターしか選ばないと思います。
3スターに比べれば値は張りますが、5スターにすべきです。

So from other reviews you know the lines are long, especially in the heat. Now they have water fountains, and it does move semi quickly. But it would make sense to have the vip's seated 1st, then the GA seats enter by sections.

This would help with standing in the sun for to long.

The show it self was fantastic! Very entertaining, and kept you wanting more.

My only gripe, is that I am diabetic, and needed to eat sooner than later, and since I was the last table to be sat, we were the last table to be approved to get up to the Buffet. Also there was no sugar free desserts. Other than that the foods I was able to eat was delicious and flavorful. But I did end up in the restroom for most of the evening once returned back to the room. Could have been that some foods were in the temp danger zone for to long.

We participated as a couple. Since the explanations were in English, I didn't understand everything, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere. It was a fun time talking with the Japanese people who were also on board. I was a bit worried about needing the restroom after drinking too many Mai Tais, but there was a restroom on the boat, so I felt relieved. I was a little surprised to find a restroom in such a place, but several people, both men and women, used it.

The night view of Waikiki from the sea was amazing, and the Hilton fireworks were a different experience compared to viewing them from land, making it feel luxurious. At one point, we raised the sails and went sailing, which was quite fast and refreshing.

夫婦二人で参加しました。
英語での説明なのでよくわからなかったんですが、雰囲気で盛り上がることができました。
同乗していた日本人の方ともお話できて楽しい時間でした。
マイタイを飲み過ぎるとトイレが心配されてますが、船にはトイレがあるので安心です。こんなところにトイレが、ちょっとビックリでしたが、男性、女性とも何人かの方が利用してました。

洋上から眺めるワイキキの夜景は素晴らしく、ヒルトンの花火は陸から見るのとは一味違い、贅沢な気分でした。
途中、帆を上げてセーリング、結構な速さで爽快でした。

We really enjoyed this luau. The drumming, dancing and singing was awesome.

The male driver holding a sign that said "HULA GARDEN" was at the meeting point, making it easy to find him. When we arrived at the venue, a hula girl welcomed us by placing a shell lei around our necks. After that, we played some games and received an explanation about the drink tickets from the Japanese staff, followed by an opening performance of hula and guitar. I had the impression that there would be several hula girls and performers, but throughout the event, there were only two hula girls, one guitarist and singer, and one fire dancer, totaling four performers who presented various performances. The hula girls changed their costumes frequently, so it was never boring. Since there were only six participants and a small number of guests, we were close to the performers, which made for a richer experience. There was also a hula dance experience, which was challenging but incredibly fun.

お迎えはHULA GARDENと書かれたプラカードを持った男性運転手の方が集合場所にいらっしゃったのでわかりやすかったです。
会場に到着すると、貝殻でできたレイをフラガールの方が首にかけて歓迎してくださいました。
それから少しゲーム等をしたり日本人スタッフの方からドリンクチケットの説明を受けたりしてからフラとギターのオープニングパフォーマンスがありました。勝手な印象で何人ものフラガールやパフォーマーの方たちが出演されるものかと思っていましたが、この日の最初から最後までフラガール2人、ギターと歌1人、ファイヤーダンス1人の計4人の方たちだけで色々なパフォーマンスをしてくださいました。フラガールの方たちは何時も衣装を変えてくださったので全く飽きることはありませんでした。
私たち参加者は計6人でゲストも少人数だった為、パフォーマーの方たちとの距離も近くてより濃い体験となりました。
フラダンス体験もあり、難しいながらもすごく楽しかったです。

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first time seeing fireworks, and I booked the Fireworks Cruise. It was wonderful to enjoy the fireworks while sipping drinks, and I didn't experience any seasickness, plus the cruise went all the way to Diamond Head, making for a very enjoyable time. The only downside was that the meeting point was hard to find.

Since I was staying at the Sheraton, I thought it would be easy to get to the designated spot, but I couldn't figure it out even while looking out at the coast. When the boat finally arrived, I assumed it was ours, but when I asked the crew, they told me our boat was docked on the other side of the Sheraton. I realized I had gone to the wrong meeting point just in time to barely make it for departure, and I had to run.

Regarding the meeting point, the explanation of "go past the Sheraton pool and head to the beach" is a bit misleading for those staying at the Sheraton, as it's easier to exit towards the Royal Hawaiian side. I think it would be more helpful to specify the Hale Koa side instead.

ハワイは何度か来ていますが、花火は初めてで、ファイアークルーズを予約しました。お酒を飲みながらゆっくり花火がみられて、心配していた船酔いもなく、ダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルーズがあって、とても楽しい時間でした。唯一のマイナスポイントは集合場所がわかりにくかったこと。
シェラトンに泊まっていましたので指定の場所まですぐのはずが、海岸を見渡してもわからず。
やっと船が来たので、てっきりそれだと思っていましたが、船員さんに聞くと私たちが乗る船はシェラトンの向こう側に泊まると。集合場所を間違えている事がわかったのが出航に間に合うかギリギリの時間で、慌てて走りました。集合場所について「シェラトンのプールの横を通って海岸に出る」という説明ではシェラトンに泊まっているとロイヤルハワイアン側に出るのが楽なので、ハレクラニ側と記載された方が親切だと思います。

It was a lovely experience! Crew was amazing and entertainment was fun. Food was also very good. Only issue I had was I ordered 2 Mai tias. One alcoholic ,one non alcoholic and they charged me same price for each…$10 a piece. I do not think a drink that only contained fruit juice and no alcohol should have been the same price.
Other then that, it was a beautiful cruise

Great staff, drinks, music, and view of the fireworks.

This is a great family Luau, it was your ideal and Typical Luau. Food was buffet style and ready to go with pork, fish, and chicken options. The show completed the different dances of the different Polynesian islands and culture that you would expect and was colorfully narrated. The staff were very friendly and quick to serve. Price is very economical and affordable that was all inclusive with food and drinks. I recommend this packet for families who want to get a Luau in at a budget price.

Even with standard seating our seats were close to the stage and our view was very good. Venue doesn’t offer the tropical and natural setting and backdrop (high rise in background of all our photos), but it was close to our hotel and didn’t consume several hours of our day/night going/returning on a bus.
Entertainment was very good and the food was good. All luaus are expensive, so no real bargains.
Overall, we are glad we went and had the experience.

It was my first experience, and I was able to feel Hawaii. There were various events, and it became a lifelong memory. It was fun!

初めての体験で、ハワイを感じる事ができました。
色々なイベント事があり、一生の思い出になりました。
楽しかったデス

Since our plan was for the afternoon, we didn't participate in any activities and enjoyed shopping and the buffet until showtime. There were many items made in Hawaii, so I felt like I was contributing to the local community.

The buffet had a wide variety of delicious food, and I was very satisfied. There were also poke and dessert bars. Even if you choose a plan without the buffet, there are cafes and restaurants on the premises.

The show featured Polynesian dances that followed a storyline, and it was powerful and captivating. I was moved by the haka from rugby! The narration was in English, but the main language was local, so I could understand enough to stay engaged. Photography and video recording during the show are prohibited.

午後からのプランでしたのでアクティビティに参加せず、ショーの時間までショッピングやビュッフェを楽しみました。ショッピングもメイドインハワイのものが多くあったので地元に貢献できるかと思います。

ビュッフェは種類も多く味もとても美味しくて大満足です。ポケバーやデザートバーも揃っています。もしビュッフェなしのプランでも敷地内にカフェやレストランがあります。

ショーはストーリーにそったポリネシアンのダンスなのですが、迫力があり見応えがあります。ラグビーのハカだ！と感動しました。基本は現地語でナレーションは英語です。なんとなく伝わるので見ていて飽きませんでした。ショーの写真や動画撮影は禁止となります。