Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
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Polynesian Cultural Center
Reviewed by: Lamberto Valenzuela , 2024/04/24The show was very entertaining and the dinner buffet was amazing , the Island shows are very entertaining as well we had a remarkable time, the weather was very pleasant but the rain started right after the show was over and we got wet on our way to the bus, even that was a lot of fun .
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/22 |
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Best Day Ever!
Reviewed by: Masterson , 2024/04/14There was so much to see and do. We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrations and musical presentations. We learned how to make poi, husk coconuts, and weave palm fronds, among other things. The dinner buffet was the best ever, with so much variety in the wide range of menu items. The theater presentation “The Breath of Life” was outstanding! Kudos to all the young university students who work so hard to provide such a unique cultural experience. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This was our second visit (previous one was in 1986) and we were not disappointed. We would return again in a heartbeat!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/04/12 |
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Glorious Day!
Reviewed by: Stuart and Susan, 2024/03/27The reservations are easy - and complete. I was still recuperating from a surgery, so we secured a mobility cart, which is right at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center. The bus picks up from several points in Waikiki; it is comfortable and also waiting right at the entrance-exit after the show is over. The day is extraordinary - the staff is so friendly and helpful, as we asked questions at the various Islands. There is a river cruise you can take - the Center is 40 square miles (think Disneyland) so prepare your walking shoes and attire accordingly. Terrific shopping before the Center actually opens. Take a poncho, because there is a lot of rain on that side of the island - rains quickly, dries quickly.
The buffet is amazing and delicious, and a real bargain if you're feeding starving teens! The show is exquisite. They help park the mobility cart everywhere, so if you have mobility issues - worry not!
Enjoy as much as we did!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
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Fun
Reviewed by: Destiny Paine, 2024/03/11This was a full day activity. We stared on the canoe amd ended the one end. Walked to each village. At each village they are very informative on their culture. They have activities you can participate in or just watch their 15-20 min skits. The journey movies was quite amazing but moves a lot, but worth it. The buffet was absolutely the best I've ever been to! So much food to choose from. Plus there was live entertainment. We also stayed for the breath of life show, which was spectacular. Goosebumps for sure.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
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Incredible adventure!
Reviewed by: Marilyn, 2024/01/14Fascinating to learn about different island cultures through dance, music, games and food. The fact the performers are from those islands amazed me. They are so proud of their island and culture and language. Wish I could go back a second day ( or open earlier) so I could see and play all the games.
The Ha… Breath of life show was stunning!
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| Activity Date: | 2024/01/12 |
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Polynesian Centre
Reviewed by: Jeanne , 2024/01/08We enjoyed our excursion from the bus ride to the Polynesian Centre to the bus ride back to our hotel. Our driver's name was Misi! He went above and beyond what was expected of him.
The walk through the Centre was incredible. Seeing the different islands and cultures. We took a canoe ride after walking around for about 4 hours. It was a welcome relief getting of our feet.
Our tickets included the dinner buffet. There was so much food to choose from which made it difficult to try everything. It was good.
After dinner we watched the The Breath of Life which was incredibly good. The performance was amazing. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/01/06 |
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Fun filled day was more than we expected
Reviewed by: TurtleCouple, 2024/01/07The Cultural Center Island tour was full of amazing and helpful hosts and entertainers. I have never felt more welcome by so many people. To temper a few expectations some of the activities we expected to be interactive were instead demos by professionals only but we still had a blast doing the many activities that do allow participation and those alone filled a very full day of exploring the islands.
The Buffet was delicious had more foods than we could fit and incredibly welcoming atmosphere.
The HA Breath of life show was an amazing experience and some of the best fire spinning and hula and so much more you will get to see in Hawaii
Be warned: the gap of time between the closing of the cultural center and the opening for the final show is quite long (they do warn you about his on the bus and offer an early exit at 6pm if you decide before 4pm that you wont have the energy) but with that said it was well worth it and we were glad we stayed for the full show.
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| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
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Journée avec guide francophone
Reviewed by: Marie , 2023/12/16Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent
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| Activity Date: | 2023/11/24 |
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Learned about 1,000 percent more about the islands than we had known!
Reviewed by: Simon Way, 2023/11/27Every single presentation was excellent! Kap on the Samoan stage was fabulous, entertaining and funny! Great artwork too. Enjoyed the Fiji one also, especially noting that the missionaries led them to Christ and then their idols were torn down! Learned about ancestral New Zealand which I didn’t know the name of, bur I do now! While we did not really have a guide as expected, there were always people to show us the next move when we appeared lost! The luau was good, our first ever. And enjoyed hearing the music of Wahine Elua - very good!
The theater production after the Luau was impressive too! Super talent on display, especially the spectacular fire dancer and her team! WOW!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/11/20 |
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Great experience!
Reviewed by: Steven, 2023/11/16The service was great. The hosts were so friendly. The drinks were delicious. The scenery was beautiful. I definitely recommend this event.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/11/14 |
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Great experience to discover new cultures
Reviewed by: Julien, 2023/10/31Very well organized experience, we felt very welcome as well.
It was quite interesting to discover new cultures.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/06 |
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Great Hawaii experience
Reviewed by: Chinmay, 2023/10/08Overall great experience of hawaiian culture.
All 6 villages, all helpful staff and then great food in the end. And ending it with cultural show snd fire show
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
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Liked it!
Reviewed by: Blaine, 2023/10/04Not too big so you can easily experience all the different Island Cultures and activities in 5 or 6 hrs. The Gateway Buffet has a lot of variety and has quality food, including desserts. The Ha; Breath of Life performance is outstanding.
Really enjoyed our visit
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/02 |
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Amazing Event
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/08/14Really great evening and full day as well. full of island culture!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/10 |
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Wonderful experience overall
Reviewed by: Laurie, 2023/06/25The villages were quite a treat! Quite personal, few crowds, and thoroughly educational & entertaining!
The buffet dinner had many choices, but we were not too happy with the quality of the main dishes; beef was of low quality, somewhat tough, & often cold by the time it got to our table; chicken was again of poor quality & soaked in unusual sauces; fish likewise. Would prefer less choices & better quality! Service was good.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/30 |
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In Awe
Reviewed by: Grecia Garcia , 2023/05/23If I get the opportunity to come back 2,3,4 times, I’d do it. Enjoyed my time here!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Wonderful Insight Polynesian People
Reviewed by: Tricia M Oxford UK, 2023/05/14Was so impressed with the overall layout of the PCC. Upon arrival there are restrooms, water refill stations. Shops selling lots of good value and different styles of gifts. We started with a ride on the canoe through the villages , the guide was knowledge and told us about the fifferent countries also very interactive with the younger children. We visited as many villages as possible , experienced aspects of their culture through dance, craft or food. It is clear to see the young peoples love of their countries and culture. The buffet was way beyond my expectations, proper dining experience, we were able to taste all foods and it was self service, chicken,beef pork,fish, rice,noodles,salads and so many desserts the list goes on. Very disappointed to see people wasting so much food, piling plates with too much food, especially when the culture of the Polynesian people is to value food and not waste food. We were thanked for supporting the PCC, the monies raised support the students to study and return to their countries to improve the lives of others. Would highly recommend great day out
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| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
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Polynesian cultural centre
Reviewed by: Donna Hamilton , 2022/11/12We loved the whole day. A great experience learning about all the different cultures. We loved the show at night. Very talented young people. What a great program you have for young people to go to university
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| Activity Date: | 2022/10/17 |
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Excellent Excursion
Reviewed by: Terri, 2022/11/12The PCC was a wonderful place to spend a day. We felt welcome and valued by everyone. The activities and shows were really fun and entertaining, and the place is beautifully maintained.
Our tour operators were also very good. There was a guide waiting at the pickup location, helping everyone to sign in and get ready for the bus. While we were enroute, the guide was entertaining and helped the time pass quickly. Then at the end of the day, the bus was right there where we were told it would be, and the trip home was smooth.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
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A must do on Oahu. Don't miss it.
Reviewed by: Jack, 2022/11/05This was one of our best experiences on Oahu. The "islands" were informative and interesting. We had an enjoyable time. Not so crazy about Pounder's Restaurant but the evening buffet was terrific. The evening show was amazing. We would do this again.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/10/14 |
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A great day
Reviewed by: Aidita, 2022/10/06It was great. However it rained all day. We were not prepared for this weather. The rain ponchos they sell were good so that we can walk around to the different islands. The islanders performers were authentic and beautiful. We learned so many things. In general it was a wonderful time experience! The Buffett Had a lot of variety and good service. The quality of the food was ok. Not great. The Ha show was outstanding!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/10/04 |
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Wonderful day
Reviewed by: Karen Coomber, 2022/10/05A wonderful day of activities,information and performances, from the moment we were picked up by Roberts Tours to the moment they brought us home we were informed and entertained, we purchased the buffet and Ha: Breath of life package, highly recommend, amazing food and the most amazing, spectacular finale performance, we were left speechless
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| Activity Date: | 2022/10/03 |
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Such a great time to learn and enjoy. We loved it and will return soon.
Reviewed by: Ginger Shaw, 2022/07/25We 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
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A must experience from the ride to the end…
Reviewed by: Breon ARIZONA, 2022/04/26I had the honor of being chosen to get on stage at the island of Tonga at the PCC & let’s just say I’m known as ARIZONA’ or PHOENIX it was a wonderful experience & I am suggesting to all my social media and friends to definitely check this out sand the buffet omg!!! Then to end with the show…. Wow
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| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
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Couldn't say we went to hawaii without the POLYNESIAN experience
Reviewed by: ANDREW P, 2022/03/05As soon as we came to the POLYNESIAN, we felt like we were in hawaii. This place is worth every penny. Would go back again in a heart beat.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
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Wonderful visit
Reviewed by: Ben, 2022/02/28I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed with the tour and our tour guide. The Lau was great but the show Breath of Life blew us away. High recommended.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/02/26 |
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DON'T HESITATE, YOU MUST GO!!!
Reviewed by: Elena Li, 2022/02/21Outstanding performance!!! You must see!!! All villages are incredible!! All shows were performed with a nice sense a humor, you feel like you came at Stand Up show!!! We laughed so hard, our belly and cheek were hurt :)))) It totally worth it, do not think too much! The ticket is valid for 3 days entry, unfortunately we did not know that so we came on our last day on vacation :( Oh, almost forgot, the Gateaway buffet is delicious!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
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Great experience learning about the different polynesian culturals..
Reviewed by: Tim & Meosha, 2022/01/10Great time and experience, did all 6 villiages and most of the activities and/or performcances. All very insightful and interesting in their own way with each of the 6. Would easily go back again and do it all over. Everyone there was helpful and always asking if you needed any help or to answer questions in general. Great for the family or take your date. Show in the evening was outstanding as well.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/01/07 |
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Educational and entertaining
Reviewed by: Barry, 2021/10/22Great place to visit. Highly recommend going but honestly will next time rent a car or take an Uber and just pay at the park or on line for tickets. We went with buffet and stayed for the show. Things could get hairy at the end because the bus you arrive in may not be the same you head back on. There are multiple buses waiting and you have to ask each driver if they are going to your stop. We were very lucky to hit the right bus on the first try. Need a better system. Great place to visit with kids. Folks there are super friendly.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
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This excursion is TOO LONG!
Reviewed by: KMcKay, 2021/10/01While we enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center overall, this day was entirely too long for our taste. There really wasn't much to do at the center to fill up our time, so we just sitting around waiting for the Luau dinner. And, the gift shop is on the other side of the entrance, so we couldn't even shop to kill time, which we would have loved to do.
The Luau was delicious, especially the welcome drink in the pineapple. And, the show was fantastic, but we were tired of being there all day.
So, if you want to waste a full day in paradise with not much to do, then this is the excursion for you.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
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