Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our greeter did a fantastic job, extremely friendly and set the tone for our vacation. Good way to start off!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Sue
This was our first time and we really had a good time, the last show was great, the only thing we were not real fond of was the luau dinner, very simple and I wanted to really see how the pig was cooked in the sand. Dinner was not very good. The people there were very very nice to work with. Our driver Chris was also very nice and gave us a lot of information while on the drive.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Aussie Mel
Would recommend this tour to everyone we had a ball of a time a special thanks to Cousin Leon for making our day special.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: M Pedraza
Wonderful tour. Guide on the Missouri - "Toby" was great. He served on Mighty Mo and was very knowledgeable of every detail of the ship. Will do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Lei Greeting was a big hit Thanks
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Eddy
I was VERY impressed with our tour to the Polynesian Cultural Center. From the pick up in Waikiki, lunch, tour of the 5 island groups, dinner, the evening show and the return to Waikiki, all was done perfectly. This tour is definitely a MUST to learn more about the Polynesian Culture!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Bill
This was our second time to the Polynesian Cultural Center, and we still found it highly entertaining and informative.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/08 |
Reviewed by: ウッチー
For our family's last dinner on the trip, we enjoyed a luau show. Compared to the evening show at the Polynesian Cultural Center that we had seen before, this show was smaller and more compact, but we enjoyed the powerful dances right in front of us. The food was also surprisingly delicious, and we were very satisfied. There were several newlywed couples from the UK and the US who were enjoying the dance as introduced by the host. The Western audience was really responsive to the host's calls, and it made me feel that I want to improve my English communication skills.
This time, we drove from our hotel in South Kohala to Kailua-Kona, parked at a shopping center, and after strolling around downtown Kona, we watched the luau show. I was relieved that we didn't get lost and were able to participate.
家族旅行の最後の夕食で、ルアウショーを楽しみました。以前に見たポリネシア文化センターのイブニングショーと比べ、少人数でコンパクトなショーでしたが、舞台が目前にあって迫力ある踊りを楽しみました。また、食事も期待以上においしく食べることができ満足しました。英米圏の新婚カップルが何組か来ており、司会者の紹介でダンスを楽しんでいました。欧米の人は、本当に楽しそうに逐一司会者の呼びかけの反応しており、自分ももっと英語のコミュニケーションが取れるようになりたいと感じました。
今回は、サウスコハラのホテルから、レンタカーでカイルアコナへ出かけ、ショッピングセンターの駐車場に車を置いて、コナ街中を散策した後、ルアウショーを見ました。道に迷うこともなく、参加することができほっとしました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Overall, it was an English immersion experience. Of course, on the bus and even after arriving, we were the only Japanese group there.
Since we had to rely on the shuttle bus for transportation, it was really challenging to understand English.
There was a staff member on the shuttle bus who guided us. You need to remember the name of that staff member and the bus number for your seat at the venue, so it's essential to memorize that. In our case, Jackie was the staff member, and the bus number was 5.
We were quite unsure about when and where to gather for the return trip. In the end, after the show, everyone just got up from their seats and went shopping or wandered around, but it seemed we could return to the bus whenever we wanted. Since we were confused, we found Jackie, who was selling commemorative photos, asked her where the bus was, and managed to get back to the bus.
There were many anxieties, but the show was very impressive and really great. The food was delicious too. Now that I understand the flow of things from this experience, I would like to go again.
とにかく英語三昧でした。バスはもちろん、現地に着いてからも日本人は私たちグループだけでした。
バスでの送迎のため、勝手に行って勝手に帰ってくるというわけにはいかないので、英語のヒアリングをするのが本当に大変でした。
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送迎のバスに担当者がいて、その人が案内してくれます。現地での席はその担当者の名前とバスの番号が必要になりますので、そこだけは必ず覚えておく必要があります。私たちのときは、ジャッキーが担当者で、バス番号は5番でした。
帰りの集合がいつなのか、どこなのか、とにかく手探りでした。結局ショーが終わったら、それぞれで適当に席を立ち、買い物をしたり、ブラブラしたりするようですが、もうバスに戻っていてもいいようです。私たちは、とにかく分からなかったので、記念写真を販売していたジャッキーを探しだし、バスの場所を聞き、バスに戻るとこができました。
不安はたくさんありましたが、ショーはとても迫力があり、すごくよかったです。ご飯もおいしかったです。今回の参加で、流れがわかったので、また行きたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Carol
The lei greeting is an unforgettable experience. It is such a special welcome and very worth the cost. Our greeter was very helpful!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Megan and Olivia
I surprised my partner with the lei service at the airport. She was so surprised. The leis were beautiful and everyone kept complementing them all day. The greeter was wonderful pleasant and help direct us to the luggage and even helped us pick-up our rental car.
It was a wonderful experience and I would definitely use the service again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great shows! Dancers are great! Food is great!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Roger
Our greeter was there waiting for us as we exited the plane. She was extremely friendly and helpful. Thanks!!!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The environment is great and the dancers are great. you can know more about the life of hawaiians. it was a good experience. but the food was just ok. it was fun and was worth visiting.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/01 |
Reviewed by: MARUKO
We participated as a family of four (with children aged 2 and 0). The seating is assigned by the pilot based on the weight of all passengers to maintain the stability of the helicopter, so there’s no guarantee you’ll get a window seat. The pilot speaks in English, so you’ll understand the names of the areas, but if you’re not confident in English, just enjoy the scenery. The ride is smooth, with hardly any turbulence.
The lava flow varies in volume and direction depending on the day, so whether you get to see a spectacular lava flow is a matter of luck. The biggest appeal of the helicopter is that it can get very close to areas that are absolutely inaccessible from land, which is a different level of excitement compared to a Cessna.
If you decide to participate, I recommend going in the morning when the weather is relatively stable, as it tends to rain in the afternoon in Hilo. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Mauna Loa up close and Mt. Mauna Kea in the distance.
During the flight, the scenery and our moments are filmed by the helicopter's onboard camera, and you can purchase the DVD afterward as a travel memory (around $25). This is an experience you can't have in Japan, so if you're staying on the Big Island, definitely give it a try. (However, I wouldn’t recommend bringing a 0-year-old along...)
家族4人(子供2歳・0歳の)で参加しました。座席はパイロットがヘリの安定を保つため全搭乗者の体重を考えて指定されるので窓側に座れるとは限りません。
パイロットの話す言語は英語なので、各エリアの名前程度は分かりますが英語が苦手な方は景色を楽しんで下さい。乗り心地は良く、揺れもほとんどありません。
ラバフローは日によって流れ出る量や方角が異なるので、迫力あるラバフローが見られるかどうかは運次第です。
ヘリの最大の魅力は陸上からは絶対に近づけないエリアに低高度でかなり至近距離に迫れるので、セスナ機とでは迫力が違います。
参加するなら天候の比較的安定している午前中のなるべく早い時間帯がおすすめです。ヒロは多雨地帯なので午後は雨に降られる確立が高いとのことです。快晴だと、間近にMt.マウナロアを、遠くにMt.マウナケアを見ることができます。
飛行中の景色や自分達の様子はヘリ搭載のビデをカメラでフルタイム撮影されていて、終了後DVDとして旅の思い出に是非買って下さい($25程度)。
日本では出来ない体験なので、ハワイ島に滞在したら是非体験して下さい。(ただし0歳児を一緒に搭乗させることはさすがにおすすめはできません・・・)
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/31 |
Reviewed by: MARUKO
We participated as a family of four. The location was a private beach at the hotel, and there were about 200 participants. Most of them were tourists from Western countries, and there were few Japanese attendees. The seating was on a first-come, first-served basis, and since we arrived just before the opening, only the seats at the back were available. Naturally, the seats closer to the front offered a more intense dance experience. Since we had small children with us, it turned out to be nice to have a spacious area at the back to relax.
Before the dance, there is a dinner (buffet style). The variety is abundant, with many Polynesian dishes, and I think it might be challenging for some Japanese men to try all the different types. There are also seafood dishes, allowing you to enjoy Hawaii's food culture. A significant difference from Japan is that Westerners tend to take a large amount at once and are less likely to go back for seconds, so for Japanese people who usually take smaller portions, there might be dishes they intended to eat later that are already gone. By the way, there is no replenishment of the food. The drinks are free-flowing, but the bar counter closes once the show starts, so please drink as much as you like before the food.
The dance show features not only Hawaiian hula but also various forms of dance from the Polynesian region, accompanied by music. There are no explanations in Japanese, but this actually enhances the atmosphere of being enveloped in a different culture, making it enjoyable. You will have a wonderful evening on the island of Hawaii, where the fire goddess Pele resides.
家族4人で参加しました。ロケーションはホテルのプライベートビーチで、参加者は200人程でした。ほとんどが欧米からの観光客で日本人は少なかったです。席は先着順で私達は開園直前に行ったので後ろの席しか空いていませんでした。当然前の方の席ほどダンスの迫力が違います。私達は小さな子供達がいたので結果的に後ろの方の席で広いスペースでのんびりとできてよかったです。
ダンスの前にディナー(ビュッフェ形式)があります。品数は豊富でポリネシアン料理がたくさんあって全種類食べるのには日本人の男性では厳しい方もいると思います。魚介類の料理もあってハワイの食文化を堪能できます。日本と決定的に違うのは、欧米人の方は1回で大量に取って2回目以降をとりに行く人が少ないので、1回のとる量が少量の日本人にとっては後で食べようと思っていた料理が無くなっていることもあります。ちなみに料理の補充はありません。お酒もフリードリンクですが、ショーが始まるとバーカウンターも閉じてしまうので、料理の前にお酒は好きなだけ飲んでおいて下さい。
ダンスショーはハワイのフラダンスショーONLYではなく、ポリネシア圏の様々な形のダンスを音楽を交えて披露してくれます。日本語の説明は一切ありませんが、かえって異文化に包まれている雰囲気が高まり楽しめます。
火の女神ペレが住む島ハワイ島での素敵な一晩になりますよ。
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/29 |
Reviewed by: allspicedlh
Great time had by all. Tour guide Milo was terrific and upbeat. Very knowledgeable about the Islands and cultures. Food was delicious and thank goodness for the children's buffet since we were with a very picky eater. Thank you for a great memory.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a nice re-creation but very staged. Not a feeling of realism. Staged strickly for tourista. I guess the old Hawaii is all gone already.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
too many tour groups
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/26 |
Reviewed by: first time visitor
Being a first time visitor to the state of Hawaii this was a great experience for myself and a friend. The greeters were right there as we came off the airplane with our name and a big smile!!! They were also so very helpful to show us the way to transportation. I feel they went beyond the nescessary greet. Would deffinatly recomend this greeting to all who go but especialy to first time visitors.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
well worth it
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great way to start a trip
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Fun environment. Food was average to good. Service was good. Entertainment was good. Great value.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Dena
This was our first luau that we've experienced and we're pretty happy w/Paradise Cove. The location is beautiful, the hosts and hostesses were very nice, and the activities were enjoyable. If only the activities could have lasted longer than the time they had allocated, it would have been better.
We loved the food and the show towards the end. The weather was perfect, and during the final show we saw a falling star. Perfect luau in paradise. Would definitely recommend to others looking for a great luau experience!
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/21 |
Reviewed by: C. White
The whole evening was very imformative. From finding out that the very program itself helps educates our young to learning about other places around the world. I have no doubt that the program has and will continue to offer a very unique learning experience for those that are at BYU and to those that attend the Polynesian Cultural Center for entertainment. All the work that was put into the shows to make them both unique and entertaining comes out in every aspect of the center itself. As we will be living here for at least the next 3 years, when we have guests it will be one of the features of Oahu that I recommend.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/18 |
Reviewed by: LindaB
What a breeze in ordering...What a joy for the clients when they were met with their flower lei greeting. Excellent Service!
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Penn
Would do again,also would recommend to a friend.
Drinks very good, but a little pricey if you ran out of tickets...
My husband and I enjoyed this dinner cruise. Food was very good, but we did not care for the salad..
Overall we had a great time....
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Erlinda
This was the best food ever! The venue was beautiful and offered something for people of all ages.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Theresa Campbell
I'm sorry I can't remember our lei greeter's name. What a great first impression of Hawaii. She was extremely sweet and interested in what we had planned for our vacation. she was also very helpful in taking us to baggage claim and helping us find our shuttle to our hotel,that was not a requirement, she went over and above our expectations! Thank you for starting our vacation off with that great aloha spirit, we heard so much about, before arriving.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/08/01 |
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