All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

It was a wonderful show where I could enjoy various genres of music and dance. The quality of the singing and dancing was also high.

いろいろなジャンルの音楽やダンスを楽しめて素晴らしいショーでした。歌やダンスのクオリティも高かったです。

I felt strong swells at the beach, but it was completely calm offshore. I only remembered going out to see the sunset and coming back before, but this time we cruised all the way around Diamond Head while enjoying the sunset, fully savoring the refreshing experience on the catamaran. It was only in English, but there were no particular issues. The free soft drink was a very light pineapple flavor? (laughs) That wasn't the main purpose, so it was just a little charm. I went on the last day, and it was casual and a fitting way to cap off the final day; it was a great trip. I absolutely recommend it.

浜辺ではうねりが強い感じがしましたが沖は全く静か。以前は沖に出て夕陽を見て帰って来ただけの記憶でしたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで夕陽を見ながらずーっとクルーズ、めいっぱいカタマランでの爽快感を堪能できました。英語のみですが特に問題はなかったです。フリーのソフトドリンクはうすーいパイナップル味？笑。それが目的ではないのでそこもご愛嬌。最後の日に行きましたが気軽ですし最終日を飾るにふさわしい、良い旅でした。
絶対おすすめです。

In the evening, I left the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and was guided to a private garden overlooking Kaneohe Bay by a welcoming car. As the gate opened, a breathtaking view unfolded before me: a sea landscape with palm trees and the small island of Chinaman's Hat floating across the lagoon, and behind it, a divine sight where clouds and light intersected on the layered mountain slopes, like a dream.

In one corner of the vast property, a small open-air venue was set up, allowing us to stroll through the garden and learn about traditional games until dinner began, providing a leisurely and luxurious experience. The sense of privacy, unlike that of conventional large venues, made me feel as if I had been invited into someone's home.

Dinner was served amidst the flowing sounds of strings and pleasant live vocals. We could enjoy drinks freely with two tickets, and without any language barriers, beautiful dishes were served leisurely, making the two-hour dinner feel surprisingly short. The meal, from appetizers to salads and then the main course, exceeded all expectations in deliciousness, and I regretted leaving any behind. Next time, I thought I should skip lunch before coming. The meat cut effortlessly with a knife, and the salad dressing was wonderful.

The changing scenery of the evening was beautifully complemented by elegant hula dancing, truly a dreamlike Hawaii. As the sun set, the intensity of the fire dance was thrillingly close. Memories that could not be gained just from Waikiki were vividly added. I felt a bittersweet longing, recalling my late mother and the times we came to Hawaii; I wished I could have brought her here. The photos taken with the dancers at the end (not an extra charge!) will surely become treasures for many families looking back.

Thank you to the staff who created a memorable night that transcended the concept of an optional tour, and for your kind consideration.

夕刻にワイキキの喧騒を離れ、迎えの車でカネオヘ湾を臨むプライベートガーデンに案内されました。
門が開くと眼前にはラグーン越しに、ヤシの木とチャイナマンズハットの小島が浮かぶ海の風景が広がり、背後には幾重にも重なる山肌に雲と光が交差する神々しい光景が、夢のようで。
その広大な敷地の一角に、オープンエアーの小ぶりな会場がセットされていて、食事開始まで庭を散策したり、伝統的な遊びを紹介していただき、ゆったりとした贅沢な時間を過ごしました。
従来の大規模な会場では得られないプライベート感が、個人宅に招かれたような気持ちにさせてくれました。
流れる弦の音と心地よい声の生演奏の中、お食事がサーブされます。飲みものも2杯のチケットで自由にいただけ、言葉の心配もなく、美しい料理がゆったり運ばれ2時間の夕食が逆に短く思えた程です。
お食事は、前菜からサラダ、そしてメインへと予想を遥かに超える美味しさに、残すのが不本意で、次回はお昼は抜きにして来るべきと。お肉がナイフを入れるとスッと切れ、サラダのドレッシングがまた素晴らしく。
そして夕刻の変わりゆく風景にフラダンスが優雅に大変美しく、まさに夢に見るハワイ。日が沈むとファイヤーダンスの至近距離にハラハラする程の迫力。ワイキキだけでは得られなかった思い出が色濃く加わりました。
もう亡くなってしまった母と昔来たハワイ、ここに連れてきてあげたかったなと切なく思い返していました。最後にダンサーの皆様と撮って頂いた写真（別料金ではありません！）が、振り返れば宝物になるご家族多いと思います。
オプショナルツアーという概念を超える、思い出に残る一夜を演出して頂いたスタッフの皆様、優しいお心遣いありがとうございました。

I participated with my wife and two daughters, a total of four people. Most of the participants were from overseas, and we were probably the only Japanese family there. I was the only one in my family drinking alcohol, so I had the famous Mai Tai while the other three enjoyed soft drinks. The waves were relatively calm, so it didn't sway as much as I had worried it would. I enjoyed my drink while being blown by the wind, and the pleasantness made me keep drinking, leading to about five or six more Mai Tais and sparkling wines. Unfortunately, the cloud conditions were a bit poor, so I couldn't see the "perfect sunset," but I was able to see a big rainbow, making it a very satisfying boat trip.

妻と2人の娘、計4人で参加しました。
参加者のほとんどが海外の方で、日本人はおそらく私たち家族だけでした。
家族の中でお酒を飲むのは私だけだったので、私は名物マイタイを、あとの3人はソフトドリンクを頂きました。
波が比較的穏やかだったので心配していたほど揺れることもなく、風に吹かれながら美味しく飲み、あまりの気持ち良さに酒も進んでマイタイのおかわりやスパークリングワインなど5、6杯も頂いてしまいました。
残念ながら雲の条件がやや悪く“100点満点の夕陽”は拝めませんでしたが、大きな虹を見ることができ、大満足の船旅になりました。

I have loved magic since I was young, and among all magicians, I particularly adored Atsuto Ogawa's performances. So when I found out I could see his magic during my trip to Hawaii, I made a reservation immediately. Before the show, Mr. Ogawa spotted us and came over to chat! During the performance, he mixed in some Japanese, and we had a really enjoyable time. I was truly moved to see Atsuto Ogawa's magic live, something I had admired for so long!

昔からマジック好きな自分は、中でも緒川集人さんのマジックが大好きだったため、ハワイ旅行にあたって緒川さんのマジックが見れるということで即予約。
開場前に緒川さんが自分たちを見つけて、話しかけてくれました！
公演中も日本語を交えながらやってくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
とにかく昔から見ていた緒川集人のマジックを生で見れたことに感動でした！

This was a treat to our guests that came to vacation with us this year. From the 62 year old to the 8 year old everyone loved it. The entertainment was GREAT! and the history lesson was appreciated by all. My past experiences with Luau's was the buffet, the family style dinner was PERFECT! Everyone got to try what they wanted and some got extra of their favorite. The presentation was good and Kevin our server was the best. I highly recommend "Old Lahaina Luau"

We participated in a course that departed from Waikiki at 2:30 PM. On the way there, it was just the guide and the two of us, and we were able to freely ask the guide about life in Hawaii, which was really enjoyable!

After arriving, I heard that we couldn't do any activities, but we could enter the village. However, we were disappointed to be told at the gate of the inner village that we couldn't enter. There were only a few souvenir shops at the front, so we ended up with some free time.

The buffet was surprising with its volume and variety. For Japanese people, a regular restaurant might be enough. The Polynesian show was incredibly moving, just as rumored, and it was very good!

私達は午後14時半、ワイキキ出発のコースで参加しました。行きはガイドさんと私達2人のみで、自由に気兼ねなくガイドさんハワイライフを伺い、すごく楽しかったです♪
到着後、アクティビティはできないけど、村の中に入れると聞きましたが、奥の村のゲートで入場できないと言われガッカリでした。手前の土産物屋は少ししかなくて、時間を持て余しました。
バイキング料理は、ボリューム、種類が多すぎて驚きました。日本人は普通の飲食店ので十分かも。ポリネシアショーは、うわさどおり大感動、とても良かった！

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I couldn't travel to Hawaii in 2020 and 2021, but I resumed my trips to Oahu in 2022 and 2023, and this time, it was my first trip to the Big Island in five years. As usual, I stayed at the Hilton resort in the Waikoloa area, but I felt that I couldn't truly experience the Big Island without seeing the traditional luau and hula Hawaiian show, which I also hadn't seen in five years. On the day of the event, it started drizzling, and as we transitioned from the first traditional hula show to dinner, the staff quickly distributed vinyl raincoats. By the time the Polynesian dancers' torch-lit group dance reached its peak, the rain had turned into a light mist, and most of the audience removed their raincoats. With the host's lively lead, the audience became one with the show and was filled with excitement. However, perhaps due to the rainy weather from the start, the program was moved up, and the audience participation hula was skipped, which was a bit disappointing.

コロナ禍で2020、2021年はハワイに行けなかったが、2022、2023年とオアフ島(ホノルル)で旅行を再開して、今回、5年ぶりのハワイ島旅行となった。いつもの様にワイコロア地区のヒルトンのリゾートに滞在したが、やはり伝統のルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショーを見ないとハワイ島に来た感じがしないと思い、これも5年ぶりの観覧となった。当日はスタートから小雨模様で、最初の伝統フラのショーから食事に切り替わる頃に、スタッフが手早くビニルのレインコートを配ってまわり、ポリネシアンダンサーのトーチを使った集団ダンスが佳境に入る頃には雨も細かい霧雨に変わり、観客の殆どがレインコートを脱ぎ去り、司会者の軽妙なリードで会場が一体となってショーに熱狂した。今回、スタートから雨模様のためか、プログラムの進行が全て前倒しで進められ、観客参加のフラがスキップされたりしたのが少々、残念であった。

After about a 30-minute ride in a comfortable black car, we arrived. I was surprised by the large, charming gate and delighted by the beautiful scenery from there. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a shell lei from a lovely hula girl. While waiting for dinner, we enjoyed cultural activities like making tattoo stickers and leaf bracelets, and the Japanese staff took photos and explained the location, allowing us to relax with drinks until dinner. The view from the venue was stunning, with beautiful mountains and ocean, which was truly moving. The food was delicious, though the portions might be a bit large for women, but overall it was very satisfying. The show featured several songs performed live by dancers, and we were able to enjoy a spectacular fire show at the end in a cozy atmosphere. The speed of the food service and the flow of the show were very pleasant. It seemed like a comfortable place for families with children or group reservations! There were many mosquitoes, so caution is needed, but I appreciated that the staff provided spray and insect repellent. I highly recommend this dinner show! ^_^

黒の快適な車で約30分ほど揺られて到着。趣きのある大きな門にびっくりし、そこからの綺麗な景色にうれしくなりました。着くと綺麗なフラガールからシェルレイのプレゼントでお出迎え。ディナーまでの間タトゥーシールやリーフのブレスレットつくりとカルチャーアクティビティをしながら、日本人のスタッフの方が写真を撮ってくれたり、場所の説明をしてくれたりと、ドリンクを飲みながらディナーまでの間をのんびりと過ごしました。会場からの景色は山も海もとっても美しいところで、感動します。食事はどれも美味しく、女性には少し量が多いかもしれませんが、とても満足度が高いものでした。ショーも素敵な生歌と共にダンサーが数曲踊り、最後には大迫力なファイアーショーを見ることができて、アットホームな雰囲気でのショーを楽しむことができます。料理の出てくるスピードや、ショーの流れもすごく心地よかったです。子供連れや団体での予約でも居心地良く過ごせそうな感じでした！！蚊が多いので、注意が必要ですが、スプレーや虫除けをスタッフさんが準備してくださっておりありがたかったです！
ぜひ、おすすめなディナーショーです^_^

What a fabulous trip.
My partner and i thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Stevie and the crew were amazing and made the trip so enjoyable.
A trip not to be missed. The views are spectacular watching the sunset from the catamaran.
Highly recommend.

Yummy food and beautiful Hawaii views out your boat window! Can't go wrong

Be prepared to take a lot of knowledge in! Everyone in our family had plenty of fun!

Smaller than luaus we have seen on other islands, but that did not take away from the love the crew puts into it!

it was very educational and all the staff were informative and very nice. I highly recommend it.

Super fun. Lovely ship. Friendly crew. Yummy food. Beautiful dance show. Just do it!

This is my 3rd time coming here over the years, and it never disappoints it just gets better and better. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. Visiting the different islands was both informative and entertaining. Our buffet dinner was suburb with vast food choices. The show HA was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed ourself their performance was flawless. Keep up the magnificent work !!

The food and the show were amazing. Above all, the intensity of the fire dance and the power of Michael Jackson's performance left a lasting impression on me.

食事からショーまでさいこーでした。
なんといっても、ファイヤーダンスの迫力、マイケルジャクソンの迫力、全てが記憶に残りました。

17:10 Arrived at the meeting place (the meeting time was noted as 17:15)
~ Waiting while standing for about 40 minutes ~
17:50 Entered the venue
~ Waiting at the seats for about 40 minutes ~
18:30 Guided to go get the buffet
~ Waiting in line for food ~
18:45 Served the first dish on the plate
~ Picking various dishes ~
18:55 Finished getting food and took a seat. Started eating.
19:00 The performance begins
Around 20:00, fireworks go off

◆ Overall, there was a lot of waiting. I brought my elderly parents, and the waiting times really tired them out.
◆ If you're just listening to the performance and singing, I think it's sufficient to stay in the guest room.
◆ For the luau show, there were people staying at the Hilton who watched from the beach outside the venue over a low fence. Honestly, it was easier to see up close than sitting in the golden seats.
◆ As mentioned in other experiences, there are times when it rains, which can be stressful. I found myself wishing, "Please don't let it rain!" Also, the wind was quite strong.
◆ Because of the strong wind, the food got quite cold while I was getting it. Still, the meat dishes were delicious. The menu was limited, and the breakfast buffet at Japanese hotels has more variety. I don't remember everything, but there were about two small cakes for dessert and one type of something like fruit punch.
◆ The golden seats made it quite difficult to see the show. If you're aiming for the show, I think the higher-class Diamond Premier is better.

Choosing this show for my trip to Hawaii was a mistake. I should have skipped this show and opted for a restaurant or TOGO, spending more time on sightseeing in Waikiki or ocean leisure activities. I cannot recommend it to those who find waiting times unbearable or a waste.

The day before, I went on the "Dinner Cruise Star of Honolulu 3 Star," and that was very good.

17:10 集合場所到着（集合時間は17:15と記載あり）
〜立って待機 約40分〜
17:50 会場に入る
〜座席で待機 約40分〜
18:30 ブッフェ取りに行っていいよと案内される
〜料理の順番待ち〜
18:45 最初の料理を皿に盛る
〜色々料理とっていく〜
18:55 料理取り終わり着席。食事開始。
19:00 演奏が始まる
20:00ごろ 花火が上がる

◆とにかくひたすら待つことが多かったです。高齢の親を連れて行ったのですが、待ち時間でとても疲れさせてしまいました。
◆演奏や歌を聴くだけなら、客室にいても十分だと思います。
◆ルアウショーは、ヒルトン宿泊の人なら会場外のビーチから低い柵越しに鑑賞してる人もいました。正直ゴールデンシートに座ってるより近くで良く見えました。
◆他の体験談でもありましたが、雨が降る時があるので落ち着かないです。「お願いだから降らないで〜」と願うストレス、、、あと風が結構強い。
◆風が強いので、料理をとってる間に料理がかなり冷めてしまいます。それでも肉系の料理は美味しかったです。メニューは少なく、日本のホテルの朝食ブッフェの方が種類があります。全部は覚えてないけど、デザートは小さいケーキ？2種とフルーツポンチ？みたいなもの1種くらいでした。
◆ゴールデンシートはショーがかなり見えづらかったです。ショー目当てなら上位クラスのダイヤモンドプレミアがいいと思います。

今回のハワイ旅行で、このショーを選んだことは失敗でした。このショーに行かず、レストランかTOGOにして、もっとワイキキ観光や海レジャーに時間を使った方が良かったです。待ち時間が耐えられない・もったいないと思う人にはとてもお勧めできません。

前日に「ディナークルーズ スターオブホノルル 3スター」も行きましたがこれはとても良かった。

Not only was there hula dancing, but there were also concerts featuring musicians from past generations, which was very enjoyable. Additionally, the fire dance was incredibly impressive! It's definitely worth going!

フラダンスだけでなく歴代のミュージシャンのコンサートも付いていてとても楽しめました。更にはファイヤーダンスも迫力満点！行く価値あります！

Our server, Danny brought great energy and had exceptional hospitality service. Good experience and perfect to enjoy with family.

It was my first cruise, and I had a great time. The only regret was that a hurricane was approaching, so I couldn't see the sunset. Also, the lobster was not as impressive as I expected (laughs). Overall, I think it was good.

初めてのクルーズでしたがとても楽しかったです。
残念だったのがハリケーンが近づいててサンセットが見られなかったのが心残りでした。
それとロブスターがおもってたよりショボかったですね(笑)
まぁ、総合的には良かったと思います。

After a comfortable 30-minute ride, I was able to take a short nap since I was tired from walking all day. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a gift from the hula girls. While waiting for dinner, we enjoyed cultural activities such as applying tattoo stickers, making leaf bracelets, and weaving fish with leaves, while a Japanese staff member took photos and explained the location. We relaxed with drinks until dinner. The food was delicious, and although the portions were a bit large for women, I felt very satisfied! The show featured several songs performed live by dancers, and we were able to see an impressive fire show at the end, creating a very charming and homely atmosphere. The speed at which the food was served and the flow of the show were very pleasant. It seemed like a comfortable place for families with children or group reservations!

快適な車で約30分ほど揺られて、一日中歩いて疲れていたので少し仮眠を取ることができました。着くとフラガールからシェルレイのプレゼントでお出迎え。ディナーまでの間タトゥーシールやリーフのブレスレット、リーフで魚を編んだりとカルチャーアクティビティをしながら、日本人のスタッフの方が写真を撮ってくれたり、場所の説明をしてくれたりと、ドリンクを飲みながらディナーまでの間をのんびりと過ごしました。食事はどれも美味しく、女性には少し量が多かったですが、とても満足度が高いなと思いました！！ショーも素敵な生歌と共にダンサーが数曲踊り、最後には大迫力なファイアーショーを見ることができて、アットホームな雰囲気でのショーがすごく魅力的でした。料理の出てくるスピードや、ショーの流れもすごく心地よかったです。子供連れや団体での予約でも居心地良く過ごせそうな感じでした！！

Great communication and met our greeter and baggage claim. Easy and carefree.

I went expecting a Japanese magician, but it was a different magician. Still, it was fun. However, I think you can't really enjoy it if you don't understand any English.

日本人のマジシャンを期待して行ったけど違うマジシャンでした。それでも楽しかったです。ただ全く英語が分からないと楽しめないなとは思います。

It starts with a buffet. You can enjoy hula shows, ukulele performances, and hula lessons while you eat. The food was very delicious. A Mai Tai is included as well. After that, we moved to the theater. Although the seats were ordinary, we were seated about three rows from the front, in the middle, so we had a great view. I wasn't expecting much, but we got to see a wonderful show. I thought the Michael Jackson and Elvis impersonators would just be look-alikes, but their singing and dancing were so amazing that I could mistake them for the real deal. I'm really glad I participated in this show. On the way back, I was able to take photos with the cast, and I was very satisfied.

最初にビュッフェから始まります。フラのショーやウクレレの弾き語り、フラレッスンなど、食べている間も楽しめます。お料理はとてもおいしかったです。マイタイ一杯もついています。その後シアターに移動します。普通の席でしたが、前から3番目の真ん中あたりに座れて、とてもよく見えました。そんなに期待していなかったのですが、素晴らしいショーが見られました。マイケルジャクソン、プレスリーは「そっくりさんでしょ」と始まる前は思っていましたが、歌やダンスも本物かと間違うほどに素晴らしく、本当にこちらのショーに参加して良かったです。帰りにはキャストの方々と写真も撮れて、大満足でした。

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!

It was the best luau show I've ever seen.

The regular luau show part was good, but the Elvis and Michael sections were truly moving.

今まで見たルアウショーの中で1番でした。

通常のルアウショー部分も良かったですが
エルビスとマイケル部分は感動モノでした。

I participated five years ago and had such a great time that this time I joined with my parents and my brother's family, a total of ten people. The view of the Waikiki hotel district from the ocean side was refreshing, and we could see Diamond Head up close. The sunset was incredibly beautiful. The kids and my father had so much fun and were very happy, saying they want to participate again.

This time the waves were high, and I got a little seasick, but that's also a good memory.

5年前に参加し、とても良かったので今回は親と弟家族総勢10名で参加しました。海側から見るワイキキのホテル街も新鮮だし、ダイヤモンドヘッドも近くで見られるし、夕日が沈むのがとても綺麗でした。子供達も父も凄く楽しかった・また参加したいと大喜びでした。
今回は波が高くてちょっと酔ってしまいましたが、それも良い思い出です。

I had a great time enjoying myself and my friend did too. The music was spot on. The candor of the crew was lovely. I highly recommend this cruise!! I would definitely do it again

Amazing time was had by all! The food was great and all of the employees were very friendly and attentive. The show was also amazing especially after all that has happened in Lahaina.