All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Since we had an all-you-can-drink option, after heading a bit out to sea, everyone except those who couldn't drink was served a Mai Tai. It was sweet and easy to drink.

After that, everyone enjoyed their beers while swaying on the boat, gradually moving away from the shore, and we could see the beautiful Diamond Head in full view. With music playing, we sang together, drank, and enjoyed the sunset, creating a lovely atmosphere and a fun time.

The staff were also very lively, taking photos with us and letting us steer the boat, which was a lot of fun. We even saw a beautiful rainbow.

The sunset was stunning, but even on a cloudy day when the sun wasn't visible, it felt like we could still have a great time on the boat!

私たちは飲み放題だったので、少し沖に出てからまず、飲めない人以外に全員マイタイが配られました。甘くて飲みやすかったです。

そのあとはみなさん自由にビールなどを飲みながら船に揺られ、だんだんと海辺から離れ綺麗にダイヤモンドヘッドが一望出来てきます。
音楽も流れみんなで歌いながら、お酒を飲みながら夕日も見えてきて綺麗な景色と楽しい時間を過ごせました。

スタッフの方々もノリノリで一緒に写真を撮ったり撮ってもらったり、船の操縦をさせてもらったりとても楽しかったです。
さらには綺麗な虹も見えました。

夕日も綺麗ですが、曇って夕陽が見えない日ですら楽しく過ごせそうな船でしたよー！

The environment, dancing/entertainment and food was out of this world. The music was soothing and on point. The fire dancer, wow, you just have to see for yourself! We had a very large group,17 to be exact, they easily accommodated us and everything ran smoothly. Our waiter, Bula or “B”, had great energy and made our experience 1000 times more enjoyable! Would highly recommend this dinner.

I participated in June 2023. It was a night cruise with a fireworks viewing. I couldn't understand most of the explanations and safety instructions on the boat since they were all in English, but I could tell that all the passengers were really excited.

After the fireworks, we drifted at sea for nearly an hour, just drinking and having a good time. If you can speak English, I think you would be able to join in on the fun.

I was just trying to cope with seasickness and holding in my need for the restroom. I wasn't sure if there was a restroom on the boat, so I endured until we returned to port. Since drinks are unlimited, I think it's best to check on the restroom situation beforehand.

2023年6月に参加しました。花火鑑賞付きで夜からの乗船でした。船の説明や注意事項はすべて英語でほとんど分かりませんでしたが、乗客全員のテンションが上がっていることはわかりました。
花火後は一時間近く海を漂って、ひたすら飲んで騒ぐといった感じでした。英語が話せる方であれば一緒に騒いで楽しめると思います。
私は船酔いとトイレを我慢することで精一杯でした。トイレは船に設置されているのかわからなかったので、帰港までひたすら耐えておりました。ドリンクが飲み放題なので、トイレの確認はきちんとされたほうが良いと思います。

This luau was wonderful! Dinner was great, the service was well executed and we learned so much about the Polynesian culture. The show was awesome! Very talented performers who made it so much fun for everyone in attendance! This is a definite yes!!

Our service people were wonderful. They took care of us and were very kind. Also, the food and drinks were incredible. And the dancing, music, and story telling was all very good. All around, excellent.

After enjoying a buffet-style dinner, you'll be watching a show, so the time commitment will be longer. It’s better not to schedule anything else afterward. There is a roof, but since the dining is outdoors, there is no air conditioning. You can enjoy the lively atmosphere while watching hula dancing during the meal. I recommend this for your first trip to Hawaii.

ビュッフェ形式の夕食を楽しんだ後にショーを観るので拘束時間が長くなります。
次の予定は入れない方が良いでしょう。
屋根はありますが野外での食事なので空調はありません。
食事中もフラダンスも観れるので賑やかに楽しめます。
初めてのハワイ旅行でオススメします。

This time, I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with a Diamond Premier seat. With priority entry, I was able to sit right next to the stage, and it was an impressive show filled with the spirit of Hawaii! The food was also available to us first, and both the taste and portion size were great. However, everything from the entrance announcement was in English, so I couldn't understand the MC's jokes, which was a bit disappointing. It was a moment that made me realize the necessity of English conversation at my age. If the budget allows, I think it's better to participate with a Diamond Premier seat. Regular seats enter after the Diamond seats, and since the seating is further back, you can't feel the dynamism of the show.

今回は、初めてのハワイ旅行で、ダイヤモンドプレミアシートで参加させてもらいました。
優先入場で、席もステージの横で見ることができて、迫力があって、ハワイ感満載のショーでした！
料理も優先的に取ることができて、味もボリュームも問題ありませんでした。
ただ、入場案内から全て英語なので、MCのトークで笑いが起きても、理解出来ずで少し残念でした。英会話の必要性を、この年で感じた1シーンです。
予算が許すならば、ダイヤモンドプレミアで参加された方がいいと思います。レギュラーシートは入場がダイヤモンドシートのあとで、食事を取るのももあと、座席も後方なので、ショーのダイナミックさを感じることが出来ないです。

Went on the Sunset Cruise mid week, spectacular! Was a little concerned about the ‘barefoot cruise’ advice, but all good, it made good sense.
Our Captain (also DJ) & bartender were welcoming, entertaining and inclusive.
We had such a good time, have booked for the Friday night cruise. ✅

Our family off 12 had a wonderful night. We especially liked the cultural experiences before dinner.

My niece and I loved it! Beautiful setting right on the beach! So much food- loved tasting it all. My favorite was the slow cooked pork. Favorite drink was the Lava Flow.
Beautiful talented entertainers! Fire show at the end - WOW he put on a show! Highly recommend this Laua!
Parking across the street was easy. But get there early!
Met a really nice artist painting whole we stood in line. Loved looking at his work.

Enjoyed the show. The entertainment was very good. We paid to be picked up. I am so glad we made that decision. Traffic was bad but our driver Johnny handled it like a pro. Greg checked us in and then narrated the trip. He had a great sense of humor and made the ride very enjoyable. The chief also had a great sense of humor and made the stories very interesting. We were also surprised with flowers for our anniversary. They were all very courteous and made you feel like part of the family. We will definitely go again if we are ever back in Hawaii.

The food was a buffet, so it felt about right, but the show was amazing! I thought the wait for the food was a bit long. The show was something you have to see when you come to Hawaii; it was truly fantastic!

お料理はブッフェだしこんなもんかなー、という感じでしたが、ショーが最高でした！
料理が出てくるまでの時間が少し長かったかな、と思います。
ショーは、ハワイにきたらこれは見なきゃ！という感じで、とても最高でした！

The staff at the Outrigger's Holokai Catamaran were very pleasant, and once we set sail, the crew's service was also wonderful. We enjoyed the swells on the yacht while sipping rum mixed with passion fruit juice.

Around 7:30, the fireworks from the Hilton began, and we got more cocktails from the all-you-can-drink option, which added to the excitement.

As Japanese people, we might be a bit shy, but we enjoyed the cheerful and lively atmosphere created by the Western guests.

It became a very good memory. Thank you!

アウトリガーのホロカイカタマラン受付スタッフの対応が感じ良くて、出航すると、船頭？さんたちの対応が、また、素晴らしく、ヨットで波によるうねりを楽しみながら、ラム酒のパッションフルーツジュース割りをいただきました。
7時半過ぎ位から、ヒルトンの花火が始まり、飲み放題のカクテルをおかわりして、盛り上がりました。
我々日本人は恥ずかしがり屋かもしれませんが、西洋人の方々の陽気で明るい、多騒ぎを楽しませてもらいました。
とても良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

By far the best sunset cruise ever!!
Very kind and friendly staff, amazing service. Great vibes. Recommend to bring shoes that you can get wet.
Drinks were great!

Staff were good. Clean boat. Beverage ok. Tour was not interesting.

I reserved tickets for the show on June 4th (Sunday) the night before using my smartphone and attended. The luau dance was overwhelming. In particular, the fire dance was powerful and breathtaking. There was also hula dancing, and we enjoyed a packed show. The leader's talk was witty and engaging, and he was great at keeping everyone entertained for a long time.

Both my wife and I were very satisfied with the show itself, but we hope for some improvements in the dinner. However, I also think that unless it's a hotel luau dinner show on Oahu, one shouldn't expect much from the food. The dishes listed on the menu were indeed available, but they were served in the typical Hawaiian white plastic containers where everyone serves themselves (similar to the buffet style at Japanese hotel breakfast venues where you line up and walk while picking up food). The quality and taste of the food are best not to be expected too highly. Please consider the show as the main attraction and the dinner as just an addition.

6/4（日）のショーを前日の夜、スマートフォンで予約して参加しました。
ルアウの踊りは圧倒的でした。特に、火の舞は、迫力があり、息をのむほど。
フラダンスもありで、盛沢山のショーを楽しみました。リーダーのトークも軽妙洒脱で、皆を乗せるのがうまく、長い時間を飽きさせない人でした。
妻も私もショー自体にはとても満足しましたが、夕ご飯はもう少し改善してほしいところです。ただ、オアフ島では、ホテルのフラダンス・ディナーショーでもなければ、食べ物に期待してはいけないのだろうとも思います。メニューに書いてあった料理が確かにありましたが、ハワイ特有の白いプラケースに各自が取るスタイルで（日本のホテルのバイキング／ブッフェスタイルの朝食会場で列を作って歩きながら料理をとるパターン）、料理の品質・味は、期待しない方が良いです。あくまでも、ショーがメインで、夕ご飯は付け足し程度に考えてください。

Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!

The Starlight Luau changed locations since the last time we visited Hawaii, which made the experience more intimate and explosive. Our family felt like they were a part of the show. The food was exquisite, and the dancers were more than entertainers; they passionately expressed their culture and made you feel like family.

Great evening entertainment, with crowd participation, sing along and laughs. MC ‘Sam’ kept us entertained with jokes, songs and some interesting facts of Hawaii.

The grace of the dances made for a nice calming evening while the fire dances were mesmerising and a must see.

Great food and the free flow of drinks are always a welcome!

A Must if in Kona!!

It was a wonderful show that conveyed the performers' earnest desire to please the audience. It was breathtaking and moving. Thank you.

出演者たちの､客を喜ばせようとする懸命思いが伝わって来る素晴らしいショーでした。圧巻でした｡感動しました。ありがとう

The service was good, and the food was delicious. The pineapple brulee for dessert was especially exquisite. During the meal, there is usually live music playing, so you might find it a bit difficult to have a conversation.

サービスは良好で、料理も美味しかったです。特にデザートのパイナップルのブリュレは絶品でした。
料理中は基本音楽をライブ演奏してるので、話はしずらいと感じることもあるかもです。

This was amazing!!! We were greeted with fresh flower leis. The food was amazing, they kept us stocked on drinks, and the entire cast and crew were phenomenal! We had an amazing time.

I went on the 5-Star cruise. I made a reservation with the Celebration Plan (guaranteed window seat) and paid for it, but I was booked under the regular plan. While the manager was confirming my reservation, I couldn't eat the food in front of me for about 30 minutes after being seated. In the end, it turned out that the reservation from VELTRA to Star of Honolulu was under the regular plan, and I was treated as such until the end. I never expected something like this to happen. I'm very disappointed.

Also, it seems that the shuttle bus got caught in traffic, so by the time we arrived, dinner had already started, and other guests who arrived earlier were enjoying their meals.

I thought there might be a separate entrance for the 5-Star guests, but there wasn't anything like that. We all lined up at one entrance to board the ship.

The schedule mentioned that there would be a welcome reception by the captain on the exclusive deck on the top floor for 5-Star guests, but there was nothing of the sort. We were just guided to line up and proceed into the ship.

The food wasn't particularly delicious; it was average. It was mentioned that the meat could be cut with a fork, but it was more like something you could manage to cut with a knife.

I have been to Hawaii several times, and regarding the Hilton fireworks, I've seen them from various places, but sitting on the beach south of the Rainbow Tower is the best spot. Watching the fireworks from the cruise ship was an experience, but since it was from a distance, it lacked impact.

Additionally, guests from the lower deck were casually coming up the stairs to the 5-Star deck. There was a rope at the top of the stairs, but they seemed to know how to unhook it to get in and then rehook it. These were regular guests, not staff.

I was considering this might be my elderly mother's first and last overseas trip, so I regret spending a lot of money and time on this optional tour. I hope this review can be helpful to someone.

5スターで行ってきました。
セレブレーションプラン（窓際席確約）で予約し、その分の金額も支払いましたが、通常のプランで予約されており、あちらのマネージャーに予約したプランの確認をしてもらっている間、席についてからも30分ほど、目の前の料理を食べることができませんでした。
結局、VELTRAからスターオブホノルルへの予約が通常プランだったそうで、最後まで通常プランとしての扱いとなりました。
こんなことが起きるなんて、思いもしませんでした。非常に残念で仕方ありません。

また、恐らく送迎バスが渋滞に巻き込まれたせいで、私たちが到着した頃にはすでにディナーは始まっており、先に着いていた他のお客さんは食事を楽しんでました。

乗船する際に5スター用の入口でもあるのかなと思ってましたが、特にそのようなものはなく、大勢で列に並んで一か所の入り口から乗船しました。

5スターだと「最上階の専用デッキでキャプテンによるウェルカムレセプションがある」というスケジュールが記載されていますが、そんなものは一切ありません。列になって船内に進むように案内されました。

料理も、特別おいしいものではなかったですね。普通です。お肉がフォークで切れるという記載がありますが、ナイフでがんばって切れるぐらいの感じでした。

私自身は何度かハワイに行ったことがあり、ヒルトンの花火については、いろいろな場所から見てますが、レインボータワーの南側のビーチに座って見るのが一番ですね。
クルーズ船から花火を見れたことは一つの経験にはなりましたが、遠くから見ることになるので、全然迫力はないです。

それから、下の階のお客さんが、普通に5スターのデッキに階段を上ってきてました。一応階段を上がった先にロープがありますが、手慣れた感じでフックを外して入って、またフックをかけてました。スタッフの方ではなく、一般のお客さんです。

年老いた母を含めた、最初で最後の海外旅行だろうと考えてましたので、このようなオプショナルツアーに大金と時間を使ったことが残念で仕方がないです。
誰かの参考になればと思い、口コミを残します。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to the Kani Ka Pila Grille. The atmosphere is very enjoyable. We went as a group of four and ordered different dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The desserts were also large and tasty, which made us very satisfied. However, since our seats were behind a pillar, we couldn't see the performance at all. After finishing our meal, we moved our chairs to a spot where we could see and enjoyed the show. This is definitely a place I would consider visiting again.

ハワイは何度も来てますがカニ・カ・ピラ・グリルは初めて行きました。
雰囲気はとても楽しいです。
四人で行きましたので食事も違う物を注文してシェアしました、どれもとても美味しかったです。
デザートも大きくて美味しくて満足。
席が柱の後ろだった為に前の演奏は全く見えませんでした。
食事が終わってから椅子を見える場所まで移動させて楽しみました。
次も行く可能性高いお店でした。

This is my fourth time using this service, and each time I have had a wonderful experience that has never let me down. While sailing, we encountered a huge rainbow that connected 180 degrees, and afterwards, we all cheered and celebrated wanting to see it again. It was the best experience.

今回４度めの利用ですが毎回期待を裏切らない素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。セイリング中１８０度つながる大きな虹に遭遇しその後もう一度と皆で歓声を上げて喜びました。最高の体験でした。

We had so much fun. The crew were friendly and helpful. The fireworks were great. A perfect start to our Hawaiian holiday.

The service was excellent, the food was great, the ambiance was unforgettable - need I say more,

My wife and I had a great time on the cruise. The weather was pleasant and the fireworks and the views of the city at night were spectacular. The food was good and the drinks were very good. The sailboat was clean and comfortable. We both felt that the captain and crew did a really nice job. We would do it again if we if we ever go to Oahu.

Amazing cruise, had a lot of fun with friends. Dance performances are really good. Not many food options for vegetarian/vegan people. I think they can even improve the quality of non-vegetarian food.

Overall we loved our experience at Feast of Lele and it gave us a good insight into the influences of the different origins. The drinks and non-alcoholic beverages were very tasty and the service was suburb. The only negative aspect was, that we felt a little rushed while eating because sometimes you could not finish your food before the dances started again. But the different dances were very interesting and quite distinct from each other.