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Definitely the highlight
Jolene
Excellent cultural experience
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Overview
Oahu
7 - 12.5 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Pick-up available
Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Alii Luau: Standard Show Seating & Self-Guided Park Tour
Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Super Ambassador Luau: VIP Show Seating & Private Guided Park Tour
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Waikiki Hotels
Check-in at Polynesian Cultural Center
The most popular village at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Learn about the Samoans in a cultural presentation that displays the famous Samoan sense of humor!
The island village of New Zealand is where you'll learn of the Maori people. Watch the famous Maori warrior's dance, the haka, learn the significance of Maori tattoos and totems, and learn how to play the stick tossing game.
Watch a traditional Fijian dance, play the derua (bamboo instrument), and learn how to make coconut oil. The village of Fiji includes demonstrations of traditional tattoos, lessons on the derua, and a tour of a 6-story, traditional Fijian temple.
Experience Hawaii like you never have before in an immersive cinematic IMAX theater experience: feel the wind, mist of rain, and the rumble of the earth in this 4D film experience.
Polynesian Cultural Center’s new canoe pageant, Huki celebrates the stories of Laie and Polynesia, beginning with the legend of Maui and ending with the creation of the Polynesian Cultural Center.
After the canoe show, head to the nearby village of Tonga! Watch a rhythmic cultural demonstration, where you'll learn the Tongan clapping dance and participate in a drumming performance.
The Tahitian village offers a once-a-day performance of a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony. See the famous hip-shaking Tahitian dance, and stand up and learn it yourself! Taste delicious handmade coconut bread, fish with bamboo poles, and see how coconut oil is made.
Dance the hula, learn to fish, and sample some poi at the Hawaiian village. Listen to Hawaiian songs played on an ukulele, play ancient Hawaiian games, and weave a tapa cloth.
This one-way canoe ride takes you from the Hawaiian village to park entrance. The 5:00 p.m. canoe ride is the last one-way ride of the day. If you miss it, you'll need to walk back to the entrance.
Take a short tram tour of the Laie area to see the community that created the Polynesian Cultural Center. See Brigham Young University, the town of Laie, and the Laie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Indulge in a fully-stocked island buffet with kalua pig and other delectable favorites. During the luau, entertainment continues with dance and other live performances. The Alii Luau is a celebration of tradition that has become a staple of the center's lineup.
After dinner, you'll have some free time before the night show begins. Do some last-minute shopping at Hukilau Marketplace! This marketplace located right outside the gates of PCC includes a variety of stores and stands featuring local crafts, souvenirs, and food.
Stunning evening show featuring over 100 Polynesian native performers and a variety of special effects, tells the story of Mana, a young Polynesian boy, and his growth into a man over the years as he visits the different island cultures of Polynesia.
Depart the Polynesian Cultural Center
Drop-off in Waikiki
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
- Mahukona Street Entrance
- Koa Avenue Entrance
- Ala Moana Boulevard - By the Flag Pole
- Curbside on Seaside Avenue
- Side Entrance - Bus area near corner of Paoakalani St. and Kuhio Avenue
- Olohana Street Entrance
Start time :
22:00-22:30
Notes
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: With the exception of the canoe ride, all facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center are accessible by wheelchair. A transfer vehicle equipped with a lift is available with prior notice of at least 3-4 days. Please indicate during booking to secure arrangements. Wheelchairs must be no larger than 48" x 28.5" and must not exceed a total combined weight of 600 lbs. Minibuses can accommodate two rigid-framed wheelchairs. Guests with 3-wheeled scooters must occupy a seat.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- Complimentary parking available.
- Due to it being a family attraction, alcohol is not permitted within the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- Due to COVID-19, all guests must follow these policies:
1. Wear a face covering while on the property
2. Pass a mandatory health screening at the entrance
3. Practice Social Distancing when possible. - COVID-19 Safety Protocol:
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the Center.
- Servers will be assisting the guest at each buffet line to serve food and ensure that minimal contact is made between guests.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Waikiki Hotels
Check-in at Polynesian Cultural Center
The most popular village at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Learn about the Samoans in a cultural presentation that displays the famous Samoan sense of humor!
The island village of New Zealand is where you'll learn of the Maori people. Watch the famous Maori warrior's dance, the haka, learn the significance of Maori tattoos and totems, and learn how to play the stick tossing game.
Watch a traditional Fijian dance, play the derua (bamboo instrument), and learn how to make coconut oil. The village of Fiji includes demonstrations of traditional tattoos, lessons on the derua, and a tour of a 6-story, traditional Fijian temple.
Experience Hawaii like you never have before in an immersive cinematic IMAX theater experience: feel the wind, mist of rain, and the rumble of the earth in this 4D film experience.
Polynesian Cultural Center’s new canoe pageant, Huki celebrates the stories of Laie and Polynesia, beginning with the legend of Maui and ending with the creation of the Polynesian Cultural Center.
After the canoe show, head to the nearby village of Tonga! Watch a rhythmic cultural demonstration, where you'll learn the Tongan clapping dance and participate in a drumming performance.
The Tahitian village offers a once-a-day performance of a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony. See the famous hip-shaking Tahitian dance, and stand up and learn it yourself! Taste delicious handmade coconut bread, fish with bamboo poles, and see how coconut oil is made.
Dance the hula, learn to fish, and sample some poi at the Hawaiian village. Listen to Hawaiian songs played on an ukulele, play ancient Hawaiian games, and weave a tapa cloth.
This one-way canoe ride takes you from the Hawaiian village to park entrance. The 5:00 p.m. canoe ride is the last one-way ride of the day. If you miss it, you'll need to walk back to the entrance.
Take a short tram tour of the Laie area to see the community that created the Polynesian Cultural Center. See Brigham Young University, the town of Laie, and the Laie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Indulge in a fully-stocked island buffet with kalua pig and other delectable favorites. During the luau, entertainment continues with dance and other live performances. The Alii Luau is a celebration of tradition that has become a staple of the center's lineup.
After dinner, you'll have some free time before the night show begins. Do some last-minute shopping at Hukilau Marketplace! This marketplace located right outside the gates of PCC includes a variety of stores and stands featuring local crafts, souvenirs, and food.
Stunning evening show featuring over 100 Polynesian native performers and a variety of special effects, tells the story of Mana, a young Polynesian boy, and his growth into a man over the years as he visits the different island cultures of Polynesia.
Depart the Polynesian Cultural Center
Drop-off in Waikiki
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
- Mahukona Street Entrance
- Koa Avenue Entrance
- Ala Moana Boulevard - By the Flag Pole
- Curbside on Seaside Avenue
- Side Entrance - Bus area near corner of Paoakalani St. and Kuhio Avenue
- Olohana Street Entrance
Start time :
22:00-22:30
Notes
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: With the exception of the canoe ride, all facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center are accessible by wheelchair. A transfer vehicle equipped with a lift is available with prior notice of at least 3-4 days. Please indicate during booking to secure arrangements. Wheelchairs must be no larger than 48" x 28.5" and must not exceed a total combined weight of 600 lbs. Minibuses can accommodate two rigid-framed wheelchairs. Guests with 3-wheeled scooters must occupy a seat.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- Complimentary parking available.
- Due to it being a family attraction, alcohol is not permitted within the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- Due to COVID-19, all guests must follow these policies:
1. Wear a face covering while on the property
2. Pass a mandatory health screening at the entrance
3. Practice Social Distancing when possible. - COVID-19 Safety Protocol:
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the Center.
- Servers will be assisting the guest at each buffet line to serve food and ensure that minimal contact is made between guests.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Waikiki Hotels
Check-in at Polynesian Cultural Center
The most popular village at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Learn about the Samoans in a cultural presentation that displays the famous Samoan sense of humor!
The island village of New Zealand is where you'll learn of the Maori people. Watch the famous Maori warrior's dance, the haka, learn the significance of Maori tattoos and totems, and learn how to play the stick tossing game.
Watch a traditional Fijian dance, play the derua (bamboo instrument), and learn how to make coconut oil. The village of Fiji includes demonstrations of traditional tattoos, lessons on the derua, and a tour of a 6-story, traditional Fijian temple.
Experience Hawaii like you never have before in an immersive cinematic IMAX theater experience: feel the wind, mist of rain, and the rumble of the earth in this 4D film experience.
Polynesian Cultural Center’s new canoe pageant, Huki celebrates the stories of Laie and Polynesia, beginning with the legend of Maui and ending with the creation of the Polynesian Cultural Center.
After the canoe show, head to the nearby village of Tonga! Watch a rhythmic cultural demonstration, where you'll learn the Tongan clapping dance and participate in a drumming performance.
The Tahitian village offers a once-a-day performance of a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony. See the famous hip-shaking Tahitian dance, and stand up and learn it yourself! Taste delicious handmade coconut bread, fish with bamboo poles, and see how coconut oil is made.
Dance the hula, learn to fish, and sample some poi at the Hawaiian village. Listen to Hawaiian songs played on an ukulele, play ancient Hawaiian games, and weave a tapa cloth.
This one-way canoe ride takes you from the Hawaiian village to park entrance. The 5:00 p.m. canoe ride is the last one-way ride of the day. If you miss it, you'll need to walk back to the entrance.
Take a short tram tour of the Laie area to see the community that created the Polynesian Cultural Center. See Brigham Young University, the town of Laie, and the Laie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Indulge in a fully-stocked island buffet with kalua pig and other delectable favorites. During the luau, entertainment continues with dance and other live performances. The Alii Luau is a celebration of tradition that has become a staple of the center's lineup.
After dinner, you'll have some free time before the night show begins. Do some last-minute shopping at Hukilau Marketplace! This marketplace located right outside the gates of PCC includes a variety of stores and stands featuring local crafts, souvenirs, and food.
Stunning evening show featuring over 100 Polynesian native performers and a variety of special effects, tells the story of Mana, a young Polynesian boy, and his growth into a man over the years as he visits the different island cultures of Polynesia.
Depart the Polynesian Cultural Center
Drop-off in Waikiki
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
- Mahukona Street Entrance
- Koa Avenue Entrance
- Ala Moana Boulevard - By the Flag Pole
- Curbside on Seaside Avenue
- Side Entrance - Bus area near corner of Paoakalani St. and Kuhio Avenue
- Olohana Street Entrance
Start time :
22:00-22:30
Notes
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: With the exception of the canoe ride, all facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center are accessible by wheelchair. A transfer vehicle equipped with a lift is available with prior notice of at least 3-4 days. Please indicate during booking to secure arrangements. Wheelchairs must be no larger than 48" x 28.5" and must not exceed a total combined weight of 600 lbs. Minibuses can accommodate two rigid-framed wheelchairs. Guests with 3-wheeled scooters must occupy a seat.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 39.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- Complimentary parking available.
- Due to it being a family attraction, alcohol is not permitted within the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- Due to COVID-19, all guests must follow these policies:
1. Wear a face covering while on the property
2. Pass a mandatory health screening at the entrance
3. Practice Social Distancing when possible. - COVID-19 Safety Protocol:
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the Center.
- Servers will be assisting the guest at each buffet line to serve food and ensure that minimal contact is made between guests.
Reviews
Definitely the highlight
Everything was great. Tour guides were so cute and had so much knowledge. Each island was very entertaining. Even though it rained heavily most of the day it didn't dampen the experience. The ending pageant was fabulous...
moreExcellent cultural experience
I upgraded to the ambassador package and this allowed More time to check out the exciting performances. Chesser made our tour fun and interesting. Had a great overall experience visiting for the first time. Really enjoye...
moreGreat experience
Polynesian center was amazing. Had a private group tour which took us through the best activities of a few islands. Was not able to see all of the islands like the itinerary stated there just want time. Luau and fire sho...
moreActivity Provider Polynesian Cultural Center
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Village of Samoa
Visit the Samoan village for a light-hearted take on some of the island's interesting cultural aspects. Learn to start a fire with sticks, properly crack open a coconut and try your hand at weaving. Watch live demonstrations with barefoot tree climbing and sample some local food cooked on the spot.
Village of Aotearoa
Learn about the Maori of New Zealand and uncover the history of their complex tattooing—you can even get (a temporary) one yourself. Pick up some traditional games and practice your poi ball twirling skills for a fun way to experience the island's culture. Don't miss the exciting haka demonstration.
Village of Tonga
Practice your rhythm with Tongan drumming. This island's lively and energetic demonstrations are sure to keep your eyes wide open. Iafo and other fun local games are available to test your skills.
Village of Fiji
The Fijian village is a storehouse of artifacts; some fascinating—like religious implements and old photographs—and some terrifying—like war clubs and other military equipment. Don't miss the chance to pass through a Fijian temple.
Village of Tahiti
Tahiti is an island filled with music and dance. This village offers new perspectives on the rhythmic movements and colorful costumes that have made Tahiti a famous destination in the Pacific.
Village of Hawaii
Discover the intricate details of hula, and find a newfound appreciate for those who have devoted their lives to mastering it. You'll also find demonstrations and exhibits that explore food, lei making and other cultural elements that make Hawaii unique.
Specialty Shops
Throughout the center and the newly created Hukilau Marketplace, guests will find a wide variety of specialty shops offering products ranging from pineapple Dole Whip to hand-crafted ukuleles. Whether you're shopping for yourself or someone back home, these stores are worth checking out.
Canoe Pageant & Other Events
Beyond the island villages, daily canoe pageants down the canal show off each island's unique dances and costumes, group talks are held to share information about the Iosepa—a traditionally constructed sailing canoe—and food and craft demonstrations add an extra something special to the day.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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