Reviewed by: Pete
The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Josh from Texas
This was our first trip to Hawaii. This is something everyone should experience during their visit.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Melinda Kennedy
My daughter and I had a wonderful time at chief’s luau. The Chief was so funny and they all put on a great show! You could really feel the warmth of his personality shining through his speech and his humor made everything great. Tons of fire dancing, singing, story telling, and more dancing all around. Great food and great people to share the experience with. Felt like you were still in paradise. Definitely recommend purchasing close up seats and the lei package so you can get the full experience. Especially if it’s your first time in Hawaii. Totally worth every penny.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Everything was perfect.
Fun to watch.
Great location
Had a great time
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: azurofj@ymail.com
At first I was a bit disappointed because we thought they have forgotten about us,only to find out that they were waiting for us in the other hotel roundabout-there was a little misunderstanding with the pick up location. Our hotel and the next door hotel names are almost the same.Other than that,the trip was amazing. At first,it was all covered by clouds and fog but our guide did not give up and tell us to wait a little longer. True enough..while all have left,we stayed to witness the sunrise. It was amazing! Our guide did not disappoint us!
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| Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Sandi
Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.
Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Katherine
My adult daughter and teenage son and I had an amazing time. From the warm welcoming from the hula dancers and music being played to the staff. I had a reserved table with the view of the water. Beautiful set up. The food was delicious and beautiful presentation. Our waiter was very attentive. Enjoyed the dancers/performance and music. The fireworks show from Waikiki because it was on a Friday night was absolutely beautiful while being on the water. The fireworks were okay wished it was more of them but it was nice just the same. I highly recommend this cruise. We went in July 2022
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Alex Hernandez
Great excursion to share with family, friends of all ages.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Clara C
Amazing experience. Great crew and the food. It's worth it.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Tammy Gaiter
The chefs Luau was the best one we have ever attended. Great seats, awesome atmosphere, wonderful food all topped off with a history lesson on Hawaiis culture. Then they threw in a little comedy and it was over the top. Grandkids loved it.
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Liz F.
From check in to the end this was well organized. We loved our waiter, how our table was set for us, delicious drinks. The show while we ate our dinner was amazing they did a wonderful job, the music was also pleasant, and dessert was yummy, the view is breathtaking. We went in July so we did not need sweaters of any kind. We did not know if we'd get motion sickness, so we still took some dramamine an hour before and we did just fine. We also loved our picture a memory that we will forever have with us, worth the price!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Diane
We had a great time. Only negative thing I would say was it was a little long, we were finished and sitting around maybe 1 hour.
Mahalo for your review and leavng such incredible photos! We are so happy to hear you had a good time and we hope we will see you again next time you're in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Norm
Everything was excellent about this Luau:
- the location on the beach with the sun setting
- your own private table
- food brought to you instead of getting it yourself
- the variety of traditional foods presented
- the performers and their performances (especially the fire dance)
- the unlimited drinks
- the service staff
- the weather that day
OK, the only thing not so excellent was I had to pay $10 for parking across the street for the evening because I wasn't sure the 3-hour free parking about a block and a half away would be sufficient. Because we came an hour early (5:30 PM) to explore the area and the feast ended at around 9:30, you could say that was a most excellent decision.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: toru
I couldn't see any fish while snorkeling. When I experienced it on Oahu before, I was able to see a lot.
シュノーケリングで魚等が見ることができなかった。以前オアフ島で体験した時は沢山見ることが出来ました。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます!
私たちは、脆弱なサンゴ礁を保護するために、約25〜30フィートの水深で停泊します。ゲストがボートの近くにいると、残念ながらオープンウォーターでは魚が少なくなります。
安全ブリーフィング中に、クルーはゲストに対して、サンゴや魚が豊富な約10〜15フィートの水深で岸に近づいて泳ぐように指示します。
Thank you for joining us!
We moor in about 25-30 feet of water in order to protect the fragile coral reef. When guests stay near the boat unfortunately the fish are less plentiful in the open water.
During our safety briefing our crew instructs guests to swim closer to shore in about 10-15 feet of water where the coral and fish are plentiful.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/09 |
Reviewed by: MEB
While on this trip, we celebrated our 40th anniversary. We took the Wilua river cruise to the Fern Grotto 40 years ago on our honeymoon, and I'm happy to say that the best parts of this experience have not changed.
We were happy with the new decking in the Grotto, I only wish that they had wheel chairs available at the Grotto. My wife was unable to make it all the way to the main platform, so she missed out on the best part. Our main goal was four our three daughters and our grandson to see it, and they did!
Thank you for another great experience!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Chris G
I’ve been to three different luaus as I visited Maui 3 separate vacations . This one by far was the best. The food was excellent and they were aware of our dietary allergies. We had 2 children in our party and they enjoyed it also. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was fun and knowledgeable. The show kept us wanting more. The setting was gorgeous and the stage was in the middle so everyone could see. I would definitely go again but book it early! We tried the first 2 times and couldn’t get in. As soon as we knew we were going to Maui we book this luau first thing because we heard so many good things about it.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I wish i could move my hips like these hula dancers!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Friends getting together with this event was a memory to last!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
My kids loved it, lots of food choices at the buffet and yummy desserts. Pig ceremony was awesome at sunset.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Felt luke warm, but the drinks were strong! The show could use better mics.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Diane A.
Awesome! Greatest experience. One of the highlights of our trip Mahalo
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Heidi
The show was good. The host is very entertaining. Food is as usual, nothing spectular. Upon arrival, only adult received drink tickets which the description did not indicate kids and youth don't get ticket for drink. With the price, the kids deserve soda tickets. It will be better if there are more pre-show activities, such as more photo backdrops and more lighting.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Diane G
We've been to the Fern Grotto many times and love it every time.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Lovely cruise provided by great staff with hula, singing, music, story telling, walking tour, and an overall great time. Bring water, sunscreen and possibly bug repellent. Will do this again next time we are on the island.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Phol
My family had a wonderful experience with star cruise. Great food, very accommodating staff, great show and best of all is the sunset. And to top it all, great fireworks to end the night. Just make sure you book on a Friday to see the fireworks.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Ginger Shaw
We loved the PCC and all it offered. I still admit the Samoa man Cap, is still my favorite, even after 15 years, he's still there and such a delight. We loved the origami birds also in Samoa. So much to see and enjoy. We love you!!!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
They gave us an anniversary shout out which was awesome!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Charles Mabry
Thank you for meeting my clients. - they were sending photos before they ever claimed their luggage.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Visiting my Aunt
I took my parents, brother, aunt and cousin. We all loved the special treatment with the package. The food was above expectations. The views were nice. Loved the fireworks on the Friday night cruise. The music and entertainment was amazing. The young lady who served us was a new trainee and did a wonderful job. The only thing that was a little off putting was the manager’s conversation was a little repetitive throughout the dinner.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Stacey
We booked a shuttle to and from the Luau and paid for the Standard Package. This set up was perfect. The shuttle boarding was organized, spotless, and new. Our guide filled us in on expectations of the ride and luau. There were funny stories/laughter/entertainment on the bus. The luau was exceptional, professional, very well organized and laid out. Something for everyone. The dancing/singing was fantastic, everyone could see the open air stage from their seats, food was fantastic and lots of it. Drinks were aplenty, beautiful backstage for pictures either by a professional for purchase or your selfie.
I would absolutely take this again and recommend it to everyone!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
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Aloha! Sorry about the confusion on your pick-up. It can get a bit confusing with hotel names. Happy that you enjoyed the majesty of seeing the Sun rise from Mauna Haleakala. It quite the site to see! Our guides work hard to show all our guests the best time on their dream vacation! Mahalo nui! Polynesian Adventures