All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

No one speaks Japanese.
I felt a bit left out.

The price is high, but the show was great!!
The food was mediocre.
I get the feeling that it's like this everywhere.

日本語できる人はいません。
おいてけぼりな感じではありたした。

値段はしますが
ショーはよかったです！！
料理は微妙でした。
どこもこんな感じかな、という感じがします。

We had a wonderful time everyone and everything made our time special love it

There was so much to see and do. We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrations and musical presentations. We learned how to make poi, husk coconuts, and weave palm fronds, among other things. The dinner buffet was the best ever, with so much variety in the wide range of menu items. The theater presentation “The Breath of Life” was outstanding! Kudos to all the young university students who work so hard to provide such a unique cultural experience. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This was our second visit (previous one was in 1986) and we were not disappointed. We would return again in a heartbeat!

I experienced Hawaii for the first time. It was better than I expected. (Although we were grouped with other Japanese guests at the buffet, we had a nice interaction with young honeymooners, and the show was lively with American guests.) There’s no need to worry about rain.

初めてのハワイで体験しました。想像よりも期待以上に良かったです。（ビュッフェ席は日本人の席にグルーピングされましたがハネムーンの若い方々と適度に交流、ショーは米国の観客がかなりはしゃいでいた事も相乗交換）
雨の心配は不要です。

First of all, the waiter who attended us was very attentive and had just the right amount of brightness without being pushy. The dinner was delicious, and many people of all ages seemed to be quite full. When the fireworks started, everyone moved to the side to watch, and the boat tilted noticeably. But apparently, that's okay. The live performance was wonderful, and the MC singer was good too! For those on the Five Star, you go up to the fourth floor, but there was a smoking area outside on the same floor, which was appreciated by smokers who feel a bit out of place. Also... the inside of the boat is cold!!! Perhaps because Westerners tend to have a higher body temperature than Japanese people... if you're attending in a sleeveless, thin dress, it might get really chilly, so please be careful.

まず、ついてくれたウエイターの方はよく気がつくし、しつこくないくらいの明るさで丁度良かったです。
ディナーも美味しく老若男女割とお腹いっぱいになっていた方が多かったです。
花火が始まると皆さま一斉に花火側へ移動されるので、分かりやすいくらい船が傾いてました。笑
が、大丈夫だそうです。
生演奏も素敵でしたしMCの歌い手の方もgoodでした！
ファイブスターの方は四階へ上がりますが同フロアの外に喫煙所がありました。
肩身の狭い喫煙者には有り難かったです。
後…船内は寒いです！！！
欧米の方々は、日本人より体温が高めだからか…
ノースリ薄手のワンピで参加となると、めちゃくちゃ冷えるかもなのでお気を付けてください。

This was an awesome way to see, hear and taste the Hawaiian culture! The activities were informative, enjoyable and engaging!
Great activity for a family, group of friends or even a classroom!

From start to finish the staff was all engaging and professional. They worked through any language barriers and got everyone set up for the cruise. The size of the boat and number of people on board was just right, intimate but still lively and fun. There was plenty of room onboard to move around and never felt crowded. The views were gorgeous throughout. When the water got a little choppy, the back of the boat was still calm. Just a great time made better by the crew, would definitely go again.

Fire performance was as the cool kids say these days....fire!

The buffet food was better than average. I go to Hawaii every year and we always do luau. This was the more memorable ones. Dessert buffet table was really good too.

Before COVID, whenever I came to Hawaii, I always made sure to have dinner with live music at the Kanikapila Grill. The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly and fun. You get to enjoy a wonderful live performance, and there's nothing more to ask for. Even though they are very famous musicians, they stopped me on my way out, even from a distance, and gave me an aloha sign, which made me very happy. It turned out to be the best night in Hawaii. I will definitely go again!

コロナ前から、ハワイへ来た時は、必ずカニカピラグリルのライブ付のディナーへ来ます
ご飯も美味しいし、スタッフも気さくで楽しい
素敵なライブもみれて、言う事なし、です
とても、有名なミュージシャンの方たちなのに、帰り際に遠くだったのに、呼び止めてくれて、アロハサインとてもうれしかったです
最高のハワイの夜になりました
また、必ず行きますね

As seen on TV, it was incredibly powerful and I was very satisfied!!! I thought the locals in Hawaii would start late, so I aimed to arrive right at the entrance time, but there was already a huge line, and I regretted not arriving a bit earlier.

I think sitting in the front would have made it even more impressive.

The buffet had mostly delicious food, and I was very satisfied! The seating was shared. The gentleman who guided us to our seats seemed to take into account our preferences, so it would have been nice to speak English to get a better seat. I can't speak it, though...

I chose this place after seeing reviews of other luaus that mentioned language issues, but since the basic communication and announcements were in English, I thought it might have been better to look for a spot outdoors by the beach! The show itself was very satisfying!

テレビとかで見る通り、大迫力で大変満足でした！！！
ハワイの人はスタートも遅いだろうと、入場時間ちょうどを目掛けて行きましたが、すでに大行列で
もう少し早く並べばよかったかなと後悔。

前の席だともっと大迫力だったと思います。

ビュッフェもほとんどが美味しいものばかりで
大満足です！
席は相席でした。
席を案内するおじさんが、起点を聞かせてくれるので、英語を話せるといい席に案内してくれるような感じでした。
私は話せませんが。。。

他のルアウのレビューを見て英語の問題でこちらにしましたが、
基本は英語での会話とアナウンス、案内になるので
屋外のビーチのところなどで探してもよかったかなぁと思いました！
ショー自体は大満足でした！

I had planned to experience traditional Hawaiian dance on a dinner cruise, but upon learning that there was also a rock show in a different genre, I signed up for this tour as well.

During the 90-minute dinner, they performed Hawaiian music and showcased dances.

Later, in the rock show, singers dressed as Elvis and Michael Jackson performed, creating a lively atmosphere that left me very satisfied.

As someone in my 20s, I’m not from the generation of Elvis or Michael Jackson, so I didn’t know many of the songs, but I was overwhelmed by their vocal and expressive abilities and had a great time.

ハワイの伝統舞踊はディナークルーズで体験する予定だったので、別ジャンルのロックショーもあるとしり、こちらのツアーも申し込みました。

90分のディナーではハワイアンミュージックを弾き語りしてくれたり、踊りも披露して頂きました。

またその後のロックショーでは、エルビスやマイケルジャクソンに扮した歌手等が歌を披露し、大盛り上がりで大変満足でした。

私は20代なので、エルビスもマイケルジャクソンも世代ではないため、曲はそれほどわかりませんでしたが、歌唱力と表現力に圧倒され良い時間を過ごせました。

There were only the two of us, a couple, among the Japanese people, and at first, we were quietly speaking English. The atmosphere was great from the beginning, and we started with a toast with Mai Tai. Before the sunset, we unexpectedly enjoyed whale watching, which made the experience even more exciting. The captain was very kind, allowing us to take photos together at the helm. During the final sunset, everyone got so carried away that they didn't care about anything else. Although I don't speak much English, a few people nearby reached out to us, and we were able to communicate and take pictures together, making it a very enjoyable time for both of us after a long while.

日本人は私たち夫婦の2人だけで、始めは英語が飛び交っておとなしくしていました。始めから雰囲気がよく、まずはマイタイで乾杯。サンセットの前に思いもよらないクジラウォッチングで、一段と盛り上がりました。写真も船長の操縦席で一緒に取らせてもらったりととても親切です。最後のサンセットのときは、盛り上がりすぎてみんなそんなのお構いなしでした。英語はあまり話せませんが、近くの何組かの人たちに声掛けしてもらい、コミニュケーションも取れ一緒に写メったりと久々に夫婦ともどもとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。

It was my husband's birthday and we wanted to do something special for him!
This celebration and event was perfect and one we will never forget. The staff, atmosphere, entertainment and food were all spectacular! We loved it and recommend everyone goes for an unforgettable, lovely evening!
Thank you so much!

Brian, Colleen and Joel Ruggiero

If you want to take a break from the walking, shopping, and hotel hustle and bustle around Waikiki I suggest a sunset dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu.

The five star experience on the top deck Nova Room is a relaxing evening filled with well-made bar drinks, superior cuisine, piano and mood music, and sparkling views of coastal O'ahu.

The Nova Room experience is a step above the normal pricing for the cruise, but is a good value for all you receive.

I especially enjoyed the time to talk and relax with my wife, to enjoy the coastal scenery, and to savor the various courses of the dinner as described in the promotional materials.

The service was excellent throughout the evening and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Nova Room experience on the forth deck of the Star of Honolulu.

If you are looking for something to do while visiting Waikiki, this is definitely an activity to book. Beautiful views, the staff was great, the music was awesome and the drinks were flowing!

Great 1st impression in Hawaii! It was so welcoming!! Friendly, helped us get where we needed to go for rental car.

I traveled to Hawaii with my 7-year-old daughter. She wanted to see a show in Hawaii, so we participated in this one. It was a bit windy on the rooftop, but we enjoyed the food and drinks. We chose the primary seat, and it was the right decision! We were guided to our seats first, and we could also get our food ahead of others. It was a relief for us with a child, as there was little waiting time. The restrooms were conveniently located inside the building, so we could step out during the show and return quickly, allowing us to fully enjoy the performance. The fire show in the front row was incredibly impressive! We were both very satisfied.

7歳娘との2人旅でのハワイでした。娘がハワイのショーを見てみたいとのことで、こちらに参加しました。屋上で少し風が強い日でしたが、料理や飲み物も楽しめました。primary seatにしましたが、正解！優先的に席に誘導してもらえ、料理も優先的に取りに行けました。子連れには待ち時間が少なくて助かりました。お手洗いも建物の中にすぐあるのでショーの途中離席してもすぐ戻れてショーを存分に楽しめました。最前列のファイヤーショーは迫力満点！親子で大満足でした。

We participated as a couple over the age of 60. Since we were there, we decided to go to the top floor. We dressed in a way that didn't require us to touch the code. By the window, there were couples from various countries who seemed to be newlyweds, immersed in their own world, while the center seats were mostly families enjoying their meals, the scenery, and jazz. During the Memorial Day event, there was a sense of unity in celebration, but everyone enjoyed themselves at their own pace at their respective tables. Of course, we also had a leisurely and relaxed time.

The entrance to the stern was close, and it was great to see the fireworks as well as the hotel buildings on both sides. After the fireworks, when I held the door to keep it from closing like a doorman, everyone thanked me. Even a Japanese person said thank you, and we all laughed together as we realized we were fellow passengers. The food was delicious, and the portions were just right. My wife was also satisfied and very happy. Unfortunately, there was no welcome from the captain. I hope for improvement in that area. This year, I would like to try a different deck.

還暦を過ぎた夫婦２人で参加しました。折角ならと最上階へ。コードに触れない程度の服装で参加しました。窓際は新婚さんと思しき各国のカップルさんが、自分達の世界に浸り、センター席はファミリーが多く思い思いに食事、風景、ジャズを楽しんでいました。メモリアルデーイベントでは、お祝いで一体感となりましたが、各自のテーブルごとそれぞれのペースで楽しんでいました。勿論我々ものんびり、ゆったりの時間でした。

船尾への出入り口が近く、花火は勿論、ホテル群が左右に見渡せ良かったです。
花火の後、ドアマンの如くドアが閉まるのを抑えていたら、皆さんにサンキュウと言われました。日本人の方にも言われ、乗客の一人ですとお互い大笑いでした。
料理は美味しく、量も丁度良かったです。妻も満足し、大変喜んでいました。
残念ながら、船長出迎えは有りませんでした。改善を望みます。
今年は別のデッキにトライしたいと思います。

On the night of my arrival in Hawaii, I participated in the VIP course. It was less than a 10-minute walk from the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, even at a leisurely pace with my mother in her 60s, and I found the location easily.

When I showed the voucher screen on my smartphone, a Japanese staff member assisted me at the reception, and the process was smooth. There were also restrooms nearby, which was reassuring.

After attaching a sticker name tag to my clothing and heading to the designated seat, I was served a welcome Mai Tai and pineapple. The Mai Tai could be chosen as alcoholic or non-alcoholic. I thought the buffet would start right away, but it actually took some time as there were ukulele performances and photo opportunities before the meal.

Thanks to the VIP course, I was able to go to the buffet first. While it wasn't quite at the level of a hotel buffet, I thought there was a decent variety. The meat was delicious and there were many options. There was no Japanese beer available. The friendly staff constantly checked in and made sure we were taken care of.

When I heard that the meeting time was at 5:15 PM and the show would start around 7:40 PM, I worried I might have too much time to kill before the show, but while enjoying the meal and watching the dance, the time flew by. After the dance performance, it was time for the dessert buffet, and then we finally moved to the show venue.

The show venue was a bit chilly, so I was glad I brought a cardigan. Sitting in the front row of the VIP seats was too close to see well, so I moved to the second row. All the dancers had lovely smiles throughout, changing costumes and coming out multiple times. Elvis's vocal power was amazing, and he came down to the audience, which really got everyone excited.

At the beginning of the show, we were informed that photos without flash were allowed, but I was so focused on watching the stage that I completely forgot to take any pictures, which I regret.

The performance by the Michael Jackson impersonator was fantastic. He sang all of Michael's favorite songs, and it filled my heart with joy. At the end, I got to shake hands and take a photo together. It seems that those who purchased the paid commemorative photos taken during the meal could also get autographs.

It was a very satisfying night on my first day in Hawaii. I wanted to see the show again during my stay, but unfortunately, my schedule was full on other nights, so I gave up. I wish there had been a daytime performance as well. I'll look forward to it the next time I visit Hawaii.

ハワイに到着した日の夜に、VIPコースに参加しました。
滞在したハイアット・リージェンシーワイキキリゾートホテルから、60代の母とゆっくり歩いても10分以内で、場所もすぐ分かりました。
スマホのバウチャー画面を見せると、日本人の方が受付してくれ、スムーズな対応でした。
お手洗いもすぐ近くにあり安心です。

シールタイプのネームを服にはりつけ、案内された席へ行くと、ウェルカムマイタイとパイナップルが出され、マイタイはアルコール、ノンアルコールと選べます。
すぐにビュッフェがスタートかと思っていましたが、ウクレレを弾きに来たり、写真を撮りにきたり、食事まで意外と時間がかかりました。

VIPコースのおかげで、一番先にビュッフェを取りに行けました。ホテルビュッフェとまではいきませんが、ある程度、種類がある方だと思いました。お肉も種類が多くて美味しかったです。
日本のビールはありませんでした。
フレンドリーなスタッフ達が常に声をかけて、気にかけてくれます。

現地集合時間が17時15分でショーの開演が19時40分頃だと聞いた時は、ショーまで時間をもて余すのではと思っていたのですが、食事をしながらダンスを見ているとあっという間でした。
ダンスパフォーマンスが終わると今度はデザートのビュッフェになり、その後いよいよショーの会場へ移動です。

ショーの会場は少し肌寒く、カーディガンを持っていって良かったです。VIPシートの最前列だと近すぎて見えにくかったので、２列目に移動させて頂きました。
どのダンサーさん達も、終始素敵な笑顔で、衣装を変えては何度も出てきます。
エルビスさんの声量が凄かったのと、客席まで降りて来てくれて大盛り上がりでした。

ショーの最初に、フラッシュなしの写真撮影はOKと案内がありましたが、ステージを見るのに必死で、撮影するのをすっかり忘れてしまい１枚も写真を撮らなかった事を後悔しています。

お目当てのマイケル・ジャクソンさんのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかったです。マイケルの大好きな歌ばかりを歌ってくれて胸がいっぱいでした。
最後に握手と、一緒に写真を撮ってもらいました。食事の時に撮った有料の記念写真を購入した方には、サインもして頂けるようです。

ハワイ初日から、大満足の夜でした。
滞在中にもう1度ショーを見に行きたかったのですが、あいにく他の日の夜は予定が埋まっており、諦めました。
昼の公演もあれば良かったです。
また次回ハワイへ行った時のお楽しみにしておきます。

Family had great time..had a little rain but it rains every day here in Honolulu and didn’t stop anything and had a rainbow after..would definitely recommend this Luau…

About 15 years ago, I participated in the same luau as an option on a tour, but back then it was outdoors, so I was a little disappointed that this time it was indoors. I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes before the opening time, but there were already 7 or 8 groups ahead of me. While waiting, I was able to talk with an elderly couple from New Jersey who stood behind me, and thanks to their patience with my broken English, the time flew by until we entered the venue. Since I lined up early, the table we were guided to was right behind the high-priced tables, making it very easy to see the show. The food and drinks were delicious, and I was very satisfied with the spectacular show. If the yen becomes a bit stronger, I would like to participate again. At the end, I took a photo with one of the dancers from the show, and my wife was also very happy with the night. *I declined the commemorative photo taken at the beginning because it was expensive.

15年くらい前にツアーについていたオプションで同じルアウに参加したことがあったが、その時は屋外だったのが今回は室内だったのが少しだけ残念だった。
開場時間の30分前に集合場所に行ったが既に7〜8組が前にいた。
待っている際に後ろに並んだニュージャージーから来られていた年配の
ご夫婦と話をすることができ、片言の英語に付き合っていただいたおかげで
あっという間に会場となった。
早めに並んだので案内されたテーブルは高いコースのテーブルのすぐ後ろでとても見やすい席だった。
料理もお酒も美味しくいただき、圧巻のショーにとても満足することができた。
もう少し円高になれば、また参加したいと思った。
最後にショーのダンサー？の方と一緒に写真を撮っていただき、妻も大満足の夜でした。
※最初に撮っていただいた記念写真は高額のためお断りした。

My friend really enjoyed it, so we decided to join the tour with transportation included. Since my friend came before the pandemic, it seems that some things have changed. We spoke with a guide who was wearing a badge from Japan and got an explanation, and we toured the center with the guided option. Thanks to the guide's arrangements, we were able to see almost everything in the park, and it was a fulfilling day. My friend said it was even better than the last time they visited, and we were able to have various experiences!

友達がとてもよかったのでもう一度行きたいとのことで送迎付きでツアー参加。
友達は、コロナ前のに来たので少し様子が変わってしまったようで日本のバッチをつけているガイドさんに声をかけて説明してもらい、ガイド付のオプションでセンター内を見学しました。ガイドさんのはからいで園内ほとんど廻れて充実した１日でよかったです。
友達も前回来たときよりも充実してたと言ってました、色々な体験もできました！

This was an amazing place with very informative information about Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Somoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands. The Gateway Buffet was good with good variety and the Ha Life of Breath show was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend visiting!

We enjoyed the cruise very much very enjoyable nice weather

The level of impersonation is high. For those over 60, they can really relate to Elvis and Michael, as they are from the same generation. There were young men and women from Western countries in the center of the audience, cheering loudly. I wonder if they were planted there, as is often seen in American show business? Well, it seems that in Japan, when ticket sales are sluggish, promoters often arrange for this kind of thing... But they really livened up the atmosphere. I'm very impressed. My companion has a small appetite, so we only attended the show without having a meal. Since others had a buffet set, it was very helpful to have just the show option. Lastly, I've seen hula and Polynesian dance at places like the Tokai Hawaiian Center and Ikawa Island, so I wasn't particularly moved by that, but the rock segment was really good. I recommend this show over other hula shows.

モノマネのレベル、高いです。60歳以上の老人には、エルビス、マイケルと同世代のため、とても共感できます。欧米系の若い男女が観客席中央にいて、大きな声援を上げていました。あれは米国のショービジネスによく見られる、
サクラかな？まあ日本でもチケットの売れ行きがパッとしない場合、興行者側が良く手配しているようですが・・・。でもよく場を盛り上げてくれています。とても感心です。同行者が少食なもので食事はとらず、ショーのみでした。他がバイキングとセットなので、ショーのみはとても助かります。最後にフラやポリネシアダンスは常磐ハワイアンセンターや行川アイランドで見ているのでこれといった感動はなく、ロックのところがとてもいいです。他のフラショーよりこちらをお勧めします。

Great luau! A little late for our 3 and 5 year old (no dinner, just the show). But they slept on the benches with our jackets and we were able to enjoy the show. Next time, I would plan this later in the trip than our 2nd night so the kids could have enjoyed it more. Jet lag was tough on the little ones!

Wow should I start off with the most delicious authentic hawaiian food I have ever tried..My whole family cleaned their plate..Including the dessert was delicious..The show was amazing so worth the cost..The host keep us laughing

The food was delicious, and the show was amazing! I was satisfied to enjoy a welcome Mai Tai along with the meal. The show was full of excitement, and both parents and children could enjoy it together. I recommend taking a commemorative photo with the cast after the show as well.

料理も美味しかったし、ショーも最高でした！
料理と一緒にウェルカムマイタイも頂けて、満足です。
ショーは迫力満点で、親子で楽しめました。
ショーの後もキャストと記念撮影もできるのでおすすめです。

All the staff were very warm and welcoming. The show had many highlights, and I felt it was a good decision to book the tour. The location was also easy to find, as it was inside the Royal Hawaiian Center, which was great in terms of accessibility.

スタッフの方々全員がとてもあたたかくもてなしてくれました。ショーも見所が多く、ツアーを申し込んで良かったと思いました。場所もロイヤルハワイアンセンターの中とわかり易かったので、立地面でも良かったです。

This is a must do excursion with family when visiting Oahu. A full day of cultural background, canoe rides to island, interactive activities for everyone. Friendly staff. It's not enough time for us to see all the areas, so definitely will come back again next time. Highly recommend!