Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens
The host was excellent!… the location pristine…. The dinner was also excellent…the show was very nice and sadly to say I would it like to see more “traditional show”… not so staged…
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
It was a little too crowded for my liking and the show was lackluster. Overall a bit to touristy for my liking. My daughter did not feel good the entire trip. They do offer you ginger candy if you are nauseous.
The food was really good, as were the cocktails and the views were amazing.
I also loved the professional photographer and we did purchase a beautiful family picture.
So overall mixed reviews.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Carolyn
Great trip for any one that has problems walking or doing large hikes. Nice boat ride as you see nature along with kayakers . The more adventurous people would probably prefer that method of seeing the area. On the boat they taught a hula dance. Gave some interesting info on the walk. It is an easy trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Grandpa
My family went on this excursion to the Grotto because it looked so good in the brochures. The boat ride up and back was the best part in my opinion. The workers on the boat were very entertaining and told the history of the river and the Grotto.
On the way back they let us place our flowers in the river and tell a little about our mother who had passed away just a few days prior to this part of our trip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Jen1967
We really enjoyed the cruise. Everything was great. Food was excellent, great entertainment. our waitress Geridene was just amazing. I highly recommend doing the dinner cruise.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
We had a really great time. From our bus host to the main event. Cousin Tao was our bus host and she made the 45 minute bus ride fly by. She educated us on the culture the tattoos and made us laugh. She talked about pearl harbour, the climate of the island, as well as some of her native language.
We enjoyed the food. The pork was flavorful, chicken was good. Like anyone, I stayed away from what I knew I wouldn't like. Drinks were ok, but we aren't big drinkers to begin with. The main show amazing. Chief was very entertaining. The dancers were authentic. They tell a story and explain each islands culture, while entertaining you. The finale was great with multiple fire knife world champions. I highly recommend this luau! Yeah it's not on the beach, but so what! I learned about the culture, and had great food.
Also at the end of the night we ended up with two drunk strays. Cousin Tao, even though she didn't have to. She could've just said sorry you aren't on the roster and made them get off the bus. She
Called her boss, asked him to come back to bring them back to Waikiki. I thought that was super nice of her. If you want a genuine luau experience go to Chiefs luau.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine and Vikki
My wife and I enjoyed this tour more than all of the others. It was a beautiful, leisurely trip down the river to Fern Grotto. The scenery, and entertainment was wonderful! $30 per person is the best deal on the entire island. Don’t forget to tip.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Luigi Martinelli
It was perfect in every aspect!. The food and show were amazing.
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| Packages: | VIP Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Jaszmine
The cruise was okay. Due to the roof on the boat, it was difficult to see much. You walk a paved path to pretty scenery. Lots of people.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: R Gaspar
Our arranged bus was 20 min late, but part of the blame was a nearby hit and run (so traffic staggered around the police and paramedics). This caused us to miss most of the pre-show. Can't really fault anyone for that - just wished we had experienced it.
They no longer separate parties by table, so no more actual COVID separation (on paper/signs, they ask people to wear masks when away from their tables, but hardly anyone did so and no one enforced it).
Food was great. Buffet style, both sides of 2 rows of tables. Pick what you want, go back as much as you want. Lines were quick.
Performance was awesome. I wasn't aware that they had world champion fire dancers in the troupe. I personally loved the stories and explanations of each dance.
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
The steak wasn't that good, but the crab and chicken were. Fireworks were nice but for the price we paid, I'm a little disappointed. The dances they performed are rhe same you would see at a luau. The men's slap dance was entertaining.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Asniel Triana
Was a good day at the cruise , I enjoy it very much the day
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Anita
We thoroughly enjoyed the Smith Family Luau! Six adults and a an almost four year old, we all had a great time. The tram ride around the gardens was a nice way to start the evening, we enjoyed hearing the driver talk about the grounds and the tropical plants. We were a bit worried about the number of people in close quarters, but the staff did a good job of metering people as they went up to get their food. Our table, for seven, was actually outside, which was even better. The food was plentiful and everybody found something they liked. The variety of different tropical drinks was fun and easy to get more! The show was exciting, learned a lot about all of the cultures who make up Hawaii. Of course, our little guy LOVED the fire dancing! He said, “the Hawaii party” was the best night ever! If you are in Kauai, as a couple, with friends, or with family, be sure to make a reservation at the Smith Family Luau!
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Mercy
It was such a beautiful setting much nicer than others I’ve been to. The food was just ok and there was too much pause from the entertainment. They wanted people to spend money at their gift shop and buy a portrait. The band would stop playing during these periods.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Mercy
The food was delicious and the cruise was very nice. The only thing is there were too many tables and left no room for the entertainment. There should have been a better stage set up.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved the pretty parrots and learning how to authentic hula!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Overall an amazing experience from the start! Just walking in everybody is already a joker. The performances were captivating and incredible to watch. Not to mention the food that went with it!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Old Ballonist
I stayed at the Royal Kona Resort, which overlooks the show venue. As mentioned in the reviews, you can also see it from the poolside, but if you want to see the entire show, which lasts just under an hour, I think it's better to sit in the venue. If you expect good seating and service, the premium seats would be a better choice.
As I read in the reviews beforehand, I lined up 15 minutes before the reception started to get a good seat. Upon entry, we chose our drinks at the counter in order, and then we had to go pick them up ourselves. In the premium seats, they come to take your drink orders and bring them to you.
When the meals are ready, they guide each table. I didn't have high expectations for the food, so I took a small portion, but I was able to finish it all, so I think it wasn't that bad.
The show started earlier than I expected, before sunset, and it ended with the sun going down. The dancing included Polynesian dances, including fire dancing, which got the audience involved and excited. At the end, you can take a commemorative photo with the performers on stage in the background. You can also purchase photos taken of your group upon entry.
ショーの会場のロイヤルコナリゾートに宿泊して、たまたま会場を見下ろせる部屋でした。また、口コミ通り、プールサイドからも見えますが、1時間弱のショーを全部見るなら会場の席に座って観た方がよいと思います。席の位置やサービスを期待するなら上級席の方が良いでしょう。
事前に読んだ口コミ通り、良い席に座れるように受付開始15分前から並びました。入場時に飲み物カウンターで順番に飲み物を選んで手渡され、後は自分でカウンターへ取りに行きます。上級席では飲み物の注文を取りに来て、持ってきてくれます。
食事は準備ができるとテーブル毎に案内されます。もともと食事には期待していなかったので少なめに取ったのですが、残さずに食べられたのでそれほど悪くはなかったと思います。
ショーは思ったより早く、日が落ちる前に始まり、途中で沈みました。踊りはハワイ島というよりもファイアーダンスも含めたポリネシアンダンスで、会場から参加を募ったり盛り上がりました。最後には舞台上の出演者を背景にした記念写真が撮れます。また、入場時にグループ毎に撮影した写真を購入することもできます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Pat
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Windy
The experience was amazing, the atmosphere was great. The staffs and dancers, singers was wonderful. The drinks was delicious, the food was mediocre I wish it would of been better. Overall experience was so amazing, I will surely do it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Brittney
Awesome experience. The people are so friendly. We’d enjoyed all the stories and the surroundings. It was all organized very well and you can tell, Chiefs family spend a lot of time on all. Can’t wait to experience this again!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
My entire family attend Chief's Luau and it was wonderful from top to bottom. They provided a huge amount of good food and moved people through the line quickly. Chief Sielu was delightfully funny, wise, heartfelt and shared his culture in such a beautiful way. All of the musicians, dancers and fire/knife dancers were absolutely amazing. All the performers showed such a passion and love of their culture. I would highly recommend this luau for anyone wanting to learn more about Polynesian culture.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Angel
The whole tour was fantastic. My family and I had a wonderful time. Seeing the different cultures and stile of living and activities was astounding. The shows that they put on in each island was energetic and very informative. We also watched the final show the Breath of Life. Don’t want to spoil it so you have to come and see it in person. Part of our tour was the food that was included in our purchase. The food was phenomenal. So many different type of food from different cultures. Again you must come and experience it yourself. A five star in my books.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: K Sood
This was a great experience and beautifully executed from the welcome, to the food, to the dancers. Wonderful!
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Angela B.
We had the best time ever. The views were great, the show was entertaining, food was delicious, and our table service was exceptional! We couldn’t get over how attentive our waiter was on refilling our drinks. I would highly recommend this luau to anyone!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Juliana
Simply amazing
Good food, great shows and such a beautiful place
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/03 |
Reviewed by: TNT
Took my wife for her birthday a few days ago and really had a good time. Food was good, music and entertainment was good as well. Outstanding views!!!
I would recommend this cruise as an addition to your itinerary while on island.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Megan
Pros:
Great show. Very entertaining for all ages. The fire dancing was amazing. Chief was funny and a joy to watch. The food was better than I expected with how many people they were feeding. They ran out of some of the items and for it being an all you can eat, they closed the lines down quickly after everyone had a serving. The food lines also moved quickly.
Cons:
The location. It is inside the wet n wild water park which definitely takes away from it being authentic. Some of the tables has shade but many didnt. They have you get there at 5 but thinks dont really start until closer to 545 so you are just sitting there roasting and burning. I expected more activities to do woth the family but there werent any to do at all except look at 2 booths of trinkets. You also have to use the wet b wild bathrooms and they were so so dirty and smelly.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Rick G.
Awesome evening! As good as it was 26 years ago!! Will definitely be back! Excellent!
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| Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Felix
It was good. On time and very friendly Extremely informative and educational
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| Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
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