Reviewed by: くぅ
During the shuttle ride, Yamapi explained Haleakalā in both Japanese and English, providing various tips for the drive. Along the way, he helped us purchase donuts and poke bowls at a supermarket as we headed to the summit. Perhaps because it was a day when the moon didn't interfere, the road was congested, so we took photos with the Haleakalā sign with the people we were with. We managed to catch the sunset and captured a beautifully colored sky. The poke bowl we had at the summit was very delicious, and I can understand why Yamapi recommended it. The Krispy Kreme donuts also tasted better than those in Japan. The starry sky was truly moving, as he explained the constellations clearly and showed us the colors of the stars through a telescope. He even taught us how to take photos with an iPhone, allowing us to capture the beautiful Milky Way with our own phones. I highly recommend seeing the starry sky with your own eyes.
送迎の車ではやまぴーさんが日本語と英語でハレアカラの説明や運転のアドバイスなど色々お話をしてくれました。途中ドーナツとスーパーでポケ丼を購入する手伝いをしてくれて山頂へ向かいました。今回は月が邪魔しない日だったからか道が渋滞していたのでハレアカラの看板での写真撮影は一緒に行った人同士で撮影しました。なんとか日没に間に合ってとても綺麗な日の入りの空が撮影できました。山頂で食べたポケ丼はとても美味しかったです。やまぴーさんがお勧めするのも頷けます。クリスピークリームドーナツも日本で食べるより美味しく感じました。星空は星座をわかりやすく説明してくれたり、望遠鏡を使って星の色を見せてくれたりとても感動しました。iPhoneでの撮影の仕方も教えてもらえるので自分の携帯でも綺麗な天の川が撮影できました。満天の星空は是非自分の目で見てほしいです。
防寒着は貸してもらえますがフリースや薄いダウンがあると寒くなく星空を楽しめます。トイレは山頂にもあるので不安なく参加できます。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Trisha L
Our dinner cruise was nothing short of exceptional. The vessel was spacious, ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride without any hint of seasickness. Boarding and disembarking were seamless, and despite the ship’s size, the atmosphere felt intimate rather than crowded. The meal was beautifully prepared and flavorful, complemented by lively entertainment. Our server’s vibrant energy and warmth elevated the entire experience. The true magic, however, unfolded on deck—watching Waikiki’s shimmering skyline from the water as fireworks lit up the night sky. An unforgettable evening I would gladly repeat.
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Pacific Star Buffet Dinner, Show & Friday Fireworks [2025] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee Pie
Yoshi was so sweet and kind. He provided snacks, water, cold weather gear, chairs, hot chocolate. The ride felt safe. He knew all the spots to be away from crowds and with perfect views. Super knowledgeable to get fabulous pictures. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Maria
This cruise was outstanding! The crew was polite and attentive. The dinner was excellent! There was live music as well as someone giving us a little history of the island in between songs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. We also were lucky enough to see the spinner dolphins put on a little chauffeur for us. We saw flying fish. Overall, it was an excellent experience!
We are thrilled that you had a great time! Providing an outstanding experience is exactly what our goals are! Thank you for joining us! We hope to see you again someday soon! Best regards!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/20 |
Reviewed by: AJH
Pros: pig roast being done onsite, got to witness uncovering and presentation of the pig. (my son hated this portion!). menu and performances were both great! I liked different island nations being represented in music and dance and a little bit of story telling/history to tie it together. performance was good length and sunset was gorgeous! desserts and beverages were also delicious.
Cons: attempted to check in entire luau at one time slot. made for a lot of time waisted waiting in hotel lobby check in line. check in inside and then second check in outside felt redundant. we arrived at 5:22, email confirmation had suggested 5:30 check in, but spent several (20+ minutes) waiting to check in. by the time we arrived in luau area, we missed the 'activities' portion of the luau. we also missed the royal entrance of the luau show. we did however have great seats so first-come-first-seated wasn't an issue.
brief meet and greet with performers after the show felt rushed -- they were spread along exit sidewalk and available for a quick picture but were ushering us along immediately, without any chit chat -- which is a huge difference compared to other luaus.
professional photography of your party was an additional $25 for digital download. fresh lei's were an additional $10 each, which in my opinion were reasonably priced but I've had digital photography and leis included at other similarly-priced luaus.
having dined at this marriott the night before and spoken to several guests in the week it seems this particular marriott has become quite overpriced for the level of service and age of property it's become. it has an outstanding location, but is overpriced for the level of service or hospitality i've experienced at other similarly priced marriotts in the islands. pool and restaurants were crowded and bonvoy perks were lacking/zero. kids meals were reasonable, but got charged $10 each for kids scoop of vanilla icecream.
go earlier than confirmation email suggests if pre-show activities or royal entrance are important.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Robert
The seating is way to close they are cramming as many people as they can on the boat . The food was not good the meat was not appetizing looking or tasting . The view from the top deck is nice but they really really need to work on the food if they are going to charge you so much we had to get food after still because we couldn’t eat the food from the buffet
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Buffet Dinner, Show, Private Table & Souvenir Photo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Visiting both the Arizona and Missouri sites gave us a full perspective on all Pearl Harbor scarifies.
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Booking the shuttle and ticket together on a tour like this is a smart choice, as it saved my larger time and stress to secure Arizona tix!
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| Packages: | 09:45 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Dinner was delicious with a good variety of Hawaiian favorite dishes. We had rear seating, but still had a clear view of the stage and all the action!
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| Packages: | Classic Package with Transportation: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The performers at Mauka were truly amazing—especially the thrilling fire knife finale!!
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| Packages: | Classic Package with Transportation: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The buffet had a decent selection with carved roast beef, chicken, and sides. It’s not a luxury gourmet meal, but for the price it was solid and filling.
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Pacific Star Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise [Apr-Aug] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Sam
The fireworks we paid for were only 4 minutes long. The food was alright. The staff was friendly.
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Pacific Star Buffet Dinner, Show & Friday Fireworks [Apr-Aug] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Yash
Great experience for stargazing and watching the Milky Way. Yoshi san is a great guide. He had also kept some light snacks and refreshments for the trip.
The only con, the drive to the top and back down is a little taxing.
Carry jackets and dinner.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour is a must for anyone wanting to understand Hawaii’s history and pay respects.
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| Packages: | Pearl Harbor City Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The shuttle from Waikiki made getting to Pearl Harbor stress-free. Of course this is a must-see for history lovers alike!
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
the Polynesian show was lively and engaging with great music and dance, my favorite part of the evening by far!
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Pacific Star Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise [Apr-Aug] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The show was spectacular! The dancers were powerful, the storytelling was rich, and the fire knife performance was jaw-dropping.
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| Packages: | Classic Package with Transportation: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We did the Royal Package with front row seating, and it was worth every penny. From the moment we arrived through the end of the show, the energy was amazing
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| Packages: | Royal Package with Transportation: Front Seat, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/29 |
Reviewed by: うに
I couldn't speak English at all, but I imagined that the people I toured with felt the same way as I did, and it was enjoyable.
I was really happy to stop by the gift shop at the end! Thank you very much! 🙏
英語は全く話せませんでしたが
一緒にツアーを回った方達も
きっと気持ちは私と同じなんだろうなと
想像出来、楽しかったです。
グッズショップも最後に寄って頂き
本当に嬉しかったです!!
ありがとうございました🙏
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Jt
Dinner tasted great. Portions were on the small side. Firework show was good, but everyone crowded to one side and it was harder to find a space to look. Lots of people, but still romantic.
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Standard Package [Apr-Aug] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Debo
Kool show super packed parking was crazy I recommend parking off site because 200 people plus a fishing tournament and whatever else is happening in the area leaving at the same time it took 45 min just to get out of the parking lot.
If parking is limited something else is going on in the area leaving will be not fun
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Come2Fukushima
Food was great
Staff was courteous helpful very professional
The entertainment was awesome
The view was breathtaking
Thank you
We highly recommend Friday Sunset Fireworks dinner cruise. We pick the first level.
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| Packages: | 10% OFF Deal! Pacific Star Buffet Dinner, Show & Friday Fireworks [Apr-Aug] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The atmosphere was full of aloha spirit, with performers who you can tell take so much pride in sharing the history.
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Highly recommend for families looking for an authentic luau experience on Oahu!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Chief’s Luau was an unforgettable evening. The fire knife dancing finale was unbelievable!!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: NaniK
We had an incredible experience on the Star of Honolulu Waikiki Sunset Cruise - Steak and Lobster Dinner & Hula excursion. Not a dull moment. The fireworks show from the boat was awesome. The food was amazing. The service, exceptional. And the entertainment while cruising back to the pier was a bonus.
We will definitely recommend you to our friends.
Book the Premium package. It is well worth it.
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| Packages: | Premium Package with Celebration Plan: Private Table & Souvenir Photo |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/06 |
Reviewed by: ミミ
I highly recommend this luau. I was very satisfied with the delicious food and entertainment.
The process starts with checking in at the hotel, after which you are guided to outdoor party tables. Before the show begins, there is a drink bar and interactive activities. You can enjoy free games, a dance experience, and watch the digging up of kalua pig, which is cooked in an underground oven called an imu. Everyone was taking lots of videos and photos! Please note that this activity ends fairly early.
The buffet meal is followed by the grand entrance of King Kamehameha from the sea, and the show starts on stage! There are plenty of dances and songs inspired by Tahiti and Samoa, the ancestors of Hawaiians. The final fire dance was breathtaking. The emcee speaks entirely in English, but I think you can enjoy it fully even if you don't catch everything.
To be honest, I hesitated about whether to participate due to the price, but I ended up being very satisfied.
◆ One point to note is to arrive early for check-in. Check-in starts at 5:15 PM, but when we arrived at 4:45 PM, there were already about ten groups in line. Seating is assigned in the order of check-in, and you proceed to the activities from there, so if you check in late, it might be difficult to participate in the activities.
こちらのルアウはとてもお勧めです。
美味しい食事とエンターテイメントを楽しめてとても満足しました。
流れとしてはホテル館内で受付後、野外のパーティテーブルに案内されます。
ショーが始まる前にドリンクバーと参加型のアクティビティがありました。無料のゲーム、ダンス体験やイムという地中の釜で料理したカルアピッグ(豚の丸焼き)を掘り出す様子を見られます。皆さんビデオや写真をたくさん撮っていました!
このアクティビティははやい時間で終わってしまいますので注意が必要です。
ブッフェのお食事、海からのカメハメハ王の登場に続いてステージでショーがスタート!
ハワイアンの祖先であるタヒチやサモア風のダンスや歌が盛りだくさん。最後のファイアーダンスは圧巻でした。
司会はすべて英語ですが、すべてを聞き取れなくても充分に楽しめる内容だと思います。
正直なところ、お値段的に参加するかどうか迷いましたが結果は大満足です。
◆注意点は早めに受付に行くことかと思います。
受付スタートは17:15-ですが、私たちが16:45に行った時にはすでに10組ほどが並んでいました。席は受付順で案内され、その流れでアクティビティに進むので、受付が遅くなるとアクティビティ参加がむずかしくなるかもしれません。
I didn't feel much of a language barrier. Enjoy the unique luau that Hawaii has to offer!
言葉の壁はそれほど感じませんでした。
ハワイならではのルアウを楽しんでください
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| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Worse dinner cruise ever!
As soon as we arrived we notified several members of the serving staff that we were missing our bottle of champagne that we ordered. However bottled chilled champagne was out already at other tables for guests who hadn’t arrived. The staff kept saying they were working on the problem, however it took over an hour into our cruise when they came out with 2 chilled bottles of champagne for two other couples who arrived 18 & 24 mins after we were seated!! They finally brought us a warm bottle of champagne even though we arrived before the other 2 couples. When we complained about the warm bottle of champagne the staff didn’t seem to know what to do. They took the warm bottle away and the champagne glasses they had poured. We asked why they gave the other couples chilled bottles and served them before us even though we boarded and were seated before them. The staff apologized but had no excuse! Finally a hour and 40 mins into the cruise the server comes out without with the same bottle they had taken away earlier. So they had put it into the fridge and now we are short champagne because they thrown out the warm champagne they had poured earlier. And to make things worse they brought us some empty dirty champagne glasses which they claim were ours from
earlier!!! They said they stuck our glasses into the fridge to cool them after they tossed out the warm champagne that was in them ! We demanded clean glasses and a full bottle of chilled. After another 18 minutes we FINALLY received our bottle of chilled champagne that should have been waiting for us when we boarded the ship! This just put a damper on the whole cruise. We literally had to quickly drink the champagne because we were returning to port soon after finally receiving our champagne. Couples had to share 1 lobster cracker ! That’s like sharing a knife or a fork! Unacceptable for the cost!
Don’t book this cruise ! Staff is incompetent! No we don’t recommend!
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| Packages: | Romantic Couple Package: Private Table, Photo & Champagne Bottle |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Yoshi was a great guide! I would highly recommend him!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Yoshi was wonderful! We can’t say enough about his hospitality, thoughtfulness, and knowledge. Not only did he take great care in making it a wonderful experience, he made sure we had outstanding pictures of our family in the best spots to remember it. We felt very safe driving in Haleakala knowing he had 20 years of experience behind him and this trip has easily taken the number one spot of our family adventures. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the stars and constellations as well as the geography of the area. A day and evening well spent!
Be sure to take a decent sweatshirt and long pants because it does get chilly.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/06 |
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You can borrow winter clothing, but having a fleece or a light down jacket will keep you warm and allow you to enjoy the starry sky. There are also restrooms at the summit, so you can participate with