Reviewed by: Chavez Family
Totally worth every penny, the food and entertainment made our vacation one to remember. Lot’s of fun for the whole family. Great way to end a beautiful family vacation.
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| Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: V.Shoto
It was a nice greeting but not worth 80 plus dollars. I was so confused because I thought it included a ride to the hotel. I would say please read carefully and be more informed on what you need as a traveler. Again it was nice but not worth the amount.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Nick
It was pretty nice, overall, nothing spectacular or anything, but it is about what we expected. They have a greeting when you board and do pictures and hula dancers. Everyone is super nice and cool. Then they will seat you at your table, as you are immediately presented with salad with cheese and crackers, with non alcoholic champagne. As soon as they shove off, you will do a toast. They will then start taking orders for drinks and then soon bring out your lobster (which is a FULL lobster!) There will be singing and entertainment the entire time, with dancers as they showcase each Polynesian island just like the Luaus do. They then bring out your steak, which is just a tiny sirloin steak and very raw/undercooked. So make sure you tell them a head of time to cook it to your liking. I didn’t do this and never eat rare streak, so it made me very sick later that night. Also, I noticed we only received two drink tickets not three. But the drinks are free (I think you can order more and just have to pay for it.) Then they will bring out your dessert after your meal. You are free to move around the boat and take pictures and videos as well through out the cruise. It goes by very fast and next thing you are back to the dock to debark. The sunset was very nice and we all took pictures on the top deck. At the very end, as it’s getting closer back to the dock, they sort of turn it into a dance-club style. Everyone is dancing to modern songs until you debark. Overall, it’s pretty cool and fun and the food was great! You will be very full too!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: SAI
Great show, it was entertaining. Drinks are easy to access. The food could have been better though.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Roxene Gascoigne
Our driver Al was simply the best. This was a private tour for my family of seven. Highly
Recommend it! He was attentive and knowledgeable about the timing and when to go out to see the sunrise and where to stand to avoid the crowd. The breakfast at Kula Lodge was delicious!! The whole experience was first class! Will highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Private Tour - Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast [up to 12 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Shemika
I booked this dinner cruise for myself and my 10 year old. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the live entertainment. My 10 year clapped, danced and participated from his seat when the audience was asked to join in during the entertainment. I would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: :))
Had a fabulous time with my friends. Very efficient with getting everyone food.
Aloha and Thank you so much for sending your feedback. So happy that you had a fun evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. Yes, it is sometimes challenging to feed so many people, but happy that you were able to enjoy our buffet in a timely manner. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana
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| Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ALisha McKinney
Love it great even during COVID. Would do it again no matter what
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Rema Mio
Our family had an amazing time! Chief and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, drinks were great and the entertainment was unforgettable. Thank you for having us :)
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Shani Freeman
The show was phenomenal, food was tasty and views spectacular. I misread and thought it was open seating, but it wasn't. It was well organized, staff were definitely hospitable and the show was truly entertaining even my kid who doesn't like anything like the whole experience. It is a must see! MAHALO!
Sincerest "Mahalo" for taking a moment out of your busy vacation time to write this review, and for choosing our luau! We know you could have chosen anywhere else to spend your time, and hope you'll share your experience and photos with your family and friends back home. We appreciate you compliments, and so very happy to hear that you all had an enjoyable evening with our family at Germaine's Luau.
Warmest Aloha,
Germaine's Luau Ohana
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| Packages: | Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Christina
The food came out in good timing intervals. Good food. Drinks were okay. I ended up switching to wine as the mixed drinks were not my favorite. I enjoyed the entertainment. Even with a Dramamine I was still a bit nauseous until we got out of the harbor but once on the ocean everything was fine. Beautiful sunset and great view of Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia R
We purchased our luau through Hawaii activities. Website was super easy to navigate! Since is was a 3rd party reservation I did confirm with the venue just to be safe! The luau was amazing! Food was delicious! Transportation was easy to locate and on time. Our host was great! Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Anne
It was beautiful, the dancing and the food were great and out waiter Ryan was the absolute best!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: BAM
This was one of the best dinner cruises I've ever attended. The food was scrumptious and the entertainment was exhilarating. Also, we had one of the most professional and friendliest waitress. I can't forget to say the sunset was breathtaking.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Mariam
Overall, great show! The food was delicious and hearty portions. The show was so good - lots of Polynesian dancing and fire-knife dancing. Chief Sielu was a great host and HILARIOUS!!
Would recommend trying to get the Royal (VIP) seating for better seating for the show! I booked Paradise (General) because the Royal was already sold out for the date that I was available.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
Show itself was pretty good. Food was just ok. Happy there was a kids food table. Disappointed there was a small desert selection
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
it was a great experience from the moment the bus picked us up till bus dropped us off. Top notch.
The dances were amazing, food and drinks were great *****
We had our 13y old with us and she loved it too. We know how hard it is to impress teens.
Must do
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Cmm
The Wailua river cruise to the fern grotto was fun. I really enjoyed the music/entertainment on the boat to the grotto. My whole family was memorized looking at the fern grotto. Definitely a good tour for family.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Stoebner
Very well organized. Beautiful gardens. Loved the peacocks. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the complimentary drinks. Show was very entertaining and educational as several cultures were represented. Highly recommend adding this to your must-do list while in Kauai.
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Yohana
It was so nice to arrive at the airport and be greeted with a lei. Our greeter was so kind and offered to take a picture of our family with our leis. He seemed genuinely happy for us to have arrived on his island. This was a surprise for my family so it was great to see their faces. The leis lasted all day. Two things to note: my flight info changed at the last minute and I was nervous that I would lose the money I paid and they wouldn’t be there when we arrived. I called multiple times, but the time difference didn’t let me catch them in the office. Someone did call me about my flight change, but I was in the air. I was pleasantly surprised to see the greeter there. But definitely call them if anything like that happens to you. Secondly, (in my own little world) I was expecting to be the only one greeted, but it’s one greeter for all the people who buy this package, so we waited for the family ahead of us who were greeted and took pictures. It almost ruined the surprise for my family, but since they had no idea this was happening, they waited patiently for me to turn their attention toward the greeter. They were still surprised.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: bakerrjmd
The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Leandra Mora
This was our first Luau. My family and I had such an amazing time! Awesome to learn about the history and culture. The show was amazing, it was such a great time. Highly recommend!! It was great! Felt the love! Food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Honolulu Headrick
There were 10 of us that had the opportunity to enjoy a fancy dinner on the waters off of Ohau. The age range of our party were from 2-72.
From the time we arrived and checked in we were treated courteously and made to feel welcomed! The music and dancing while we waited made the experience more exciting for my nephews (2,4, & 8 years old) and for my Brother and wife who have never been to Hawaii before. Once onboard we were greeted by the captain of the boat which thrilled them silly and kept my sister in law busy trying to get them to their seats.
We had the best waitress for our table! we always had something to drink and when we were undecided she was able to suggest drinks for the adults and kids. When the boys were unsure with dinner, our waitress brought more cheese and fruit. We never had to look for her she just knew and was always available.
We all enjoyed the dancing and even were invited to join in. My nephews danced their hearts out, along with my mom (the 72 year old) and my sister. The views from the top deck were specular and we got some great family pictures.
Defiantly an event we will remember!
Thank you to the staff aboard the Star of Honolulu! you were fantastic!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: tilks
Fun time! Good food, beautiful setting! Excellent service and show! LOVED It!
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Debbie M
We enjoyed the trip and thought we'd see at least one waterfall in addition to the volcanoes. After paying $670 for my husband and I, we were really put off by the "begging" for a tip for the pilot - the staff told us thee time about how to tip the pilot - felt it was really cheesy. We always tip and don't need to be told three times. Also, we asked about validating parking and were told absolutely not.
On the positive side, the pilot was very knowledgeable, took us over volcanoes and had was very skilled - we felt safe.
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| Packages: | 60-min Flight |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
Thank you well done !!! As advertised and on time . Easy to find and the family liked it
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| Packages: | Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Matt Parker
Passport gets you in the park, and into some attractions. Apparently not the Arizona tour, as I was told thats a seperate tour and they were all sold out when I was there. That was disappointing.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner
This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.
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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: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Dennis Urbanski
A fantastic experience. A well run family business who welcomed its guests and made you feel part of the Smith family sharing their culture and traditions.
Walter “Kamika” Smith was a great host and extremely gracious to my family providing a personal glimpse into his family’s history.
Mahalo Kamika,
Dennis, Madeline, Adeline and Grayson Urbsnski
Mahalo for taking the time out of your vacation to join our family at the luau. Keeping our culture alive for future generations is an important aspect of our family business. We have some hope that the next generation will want to continue the tradition. Aloha...
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| Packages: | Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Robert
My wife was surprised to tears when we arrived in Kauai and she saw a sign with her name on it and a smiling local with a beautiful lei to greet her on arrival. The look on her face was worth ten times the price of the lei. The lei was well constructed and fragrant.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/23 |
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Aloha Chaviz Family, Thank you so much for taking time to post your review of your evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. We have 3 generations of family members working there and hope you felt a part of our family that night !! We hope you will share your pictures and comments with us on our Facebook page...Germaine's Luau & Special Events. We hope you will be able to visit us again sometime in the future when we are back to normal. You will notice some additional fun moments that we weren't allowed to do at this time due to the guidelines in place for us to follow. We appreciate you choosing Germaine's Luau as a fun activity while on your family vacation here on our beautiful island!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana...