Reviewed by: トヨトヨ社長
I participated alone. This show is spectacular and definitely worth attending. We gathered near hotels in Waikiki and took a large bus to the Polynesian Cultural Center, which took about an hour. The meal before the show had a wide variety and was good, but I thought the portion of steak was a bit small. I reserved seats quite close to the stage, and many performers showcased traditional dances one after another, energizing the venue. The fire dance, in particular, where they weaved through flames multiple times, was moving. The show had plenty of time, and you could feel the performers' dedication. The arrangements for the return bus and the timing until departure were also precise. The price and content are very well balanced.
ひとりで参加しました このショーは圧巻です 参加する価値大です ワイキキ内のホテル近辺に集合し送迎の大型バスでポリネシアカルチャーセンターまで移動 約1時間くらいでしょうか ショーの前の食事は種類も多く良かったのですが ステーキの量は少なかった思います ショーはかなり前の方の席を予約しました ステージ上で多くの出演者が次々に伝統の踊りを披露し会場を盛り上げてました 特に火の中を何度もかいくぐるファイアーダンスは感動ものでした ショーの時間も十分あり出演者の本気度が伝わってきます 帰りのバスの手配や出発までの時間も正確です 料金と内容はとてもバランスが良いです
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!ビュッフェ+ショー<中央前方席> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Dee
Amazing and warm welcoming staff on every corner; the performances are top notch, we were entertained to a great FINALE show, Buffet Dinner was overwhelming!
We loved and enjoyed learning a lot of things about the Polynesian culture! All the performances were just by fat the best. I love the activities in each country that you can participate in, hands on and fun too!
My son is a typical “everything boring” esp by the wnd of the day, but as soon as the lights went off for the “HA” show he was mesmerized and totally enjoyed it.
We wanted to experience the LUAU dinner but I think we did not look through good enough with the package we bought. Buffet Dinner was not bad at all…just missed seeing a traditional lu’au
Next time!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/23 |
Reviewed by: M.K.O
The variety of dishes is abundant.
I think it's recommended for those who want to enjoy different cultures, as there are many flavors that are not found in Japan.
Regarding the show, one point of evolution since before COVID is the fire dance. It has significantly evolved from about four performers to a maximum of around ten.
料理の種類は豊富です。
日本には無い、味付けの物が多いので、異文化を楽しみたい方にはお勧めだと思います。
ショーについて、コロナ前から進化している点としてファイヤーダンスがあります。以前の4人程度から最大10人程に大幅に進化していました。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Anne & David
This was our second time in a decade visiting, and we were impressed by the displays, knowledge of the staff and the Breath of Life show.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience Polynesian culture.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Lamberto Valenzuela
The 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Masterson
There 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!
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/12 |
Reviewed by: hide
My friend really enjoyed it, so we decided to join the tour with transportation included. Since my friend came before the pandemic, it seems that some things have changed. We spoke with a guide who was wearing a badge from Japan and got an explanation, and we toured the center with the guided option. Thanks to the guide's arrangements, we were able to see almost everything in the park, and it was a fulfilling day. My friend said it was even better than the last time they visited, and we were able to have various experiences!
友達がとてもよかったのでもう一度行きたいとのことで送迎付きでツアー参加。
友達は、コロナ前のに来たので少し様子が変わってしまったようで日本のバッチをつけているガイドさんに声をかけて説明してもらい、ガイド付のオプションでセンター内を見学しました。ガイドさんのはからいで園内ほとんど廻れて充実した1日でよかったです。
友達も前回来たときよりも充実してたと言ってました、色々な体験もできました!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/04 |
Reviewed by: James
This was an amazing place with very informative information about Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Somoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands. The Gateway Buffet was good with good variety and the Ha Life of Breath show was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend visiting!
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Tina
This is a must do excursion with family when visiting Oahu. A full day of cultural background, canoe rides to island, interactive activities for everyone. Friendly staff. It's not enough time for us to see all the areas, so definitely will come back again next time. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We loved the day, however we would consider bumping up to a private tour guide next time
Totally agreed, the guides really enhance the visit. Thank you for your feedback!
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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: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Erica
Wonderful place to visit. Loved learning and hearing the different Polynesian cultures, the live interaction for each islands. The buffet was awesome and the breath of life show was exceptional, I would definitely visit again.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Stuart and Susan
The 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Reviewed by: TravelGoddess
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On March 15th, 2024, I went to PCC and participated in the Gateway Buffet package. This experience included admission to the park, buffet, and show. Each village was unique, and educational. The canoe ride was my favorite part of the park, a must do!
The buffet dinner was INCREDIBLE, they had everything you could imagine. From salad, sides, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, and dessert. The presentation of the food, and dinning hall felt like something out of a movie! They really set the scene for local cuisine.
'HA: Breath of Life,' show was spectacular a must see! The dancers were truly amazing! I would definitely go see it again and again. Everything about PCC was so professional, engaging, fun, and educational. There is something for the whole family.
I would recommend PCC to anyone who enjoys learning about different cultures, and has a full day to spend away from Waikiki.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Hardesty Family
We had an Absolute Wonderful Experience.. We had a group of 8 Family members.
We all Really Learned a lot about the culture.
Had the entire day package.
Thanks to Each and Every One who work to give us such an Outstanding Day. Ending with a Magnificent Breath of Life Performance.
Outstanding.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Destiny Paine
This 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Lewis Tulk
This was my third and final visit to the PCC over a period of thirty years . Unfortunately I was not feeling well on the day with a head cold . But I did manage to do all I wanted to.The film was great as also was the evening show
I will continue to have happy memories of my visits .You continue to provide the best
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Mick
The evening show was not a typical Hawaiian luau; it had a storyline that felt reminiscent of a performance by the Shiki Theatre Company in Japan. Compared to traditional ones, it had a stronger entertainment flair, but it was very enjoyable with a nice balance of laughter and emotion.
イブニングショーは典型的なハワイのルアウでなく、ストーリーがあり、日本で言えば劇団四季の様な演出に似たものを感じました。伝統的なものに比べれば演出色が強いエンターテイメントという感じですが、笑い、感動のメリハリがありとても楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: どけん
The hula dance performance was amazing for both adults and children, and the story and songs were also excellent. I felt like I experienced the essence of a Polynesian show, which made me forget the three-hour round trip. My wife was also very satisfied.
大人から子供まで、フラダンスパホーマンス最高、ストリー、歌も最高でした。ポリネシアンショウの真髄をみれた感あり、往復の3時間を忘れさせてくれました。奥さんも大満足でした。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
Fascinating 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne
We 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/06 |
Reviewed by: TurtleCouple
The 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mike C
It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.
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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: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Marie
Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Myra
I applied a month ago, but I could only get reservations for the meal and the show. Both the meal and the show were great, but I wanted to experience more of Polynesian culture, so please increase the number of daytime attractions.
一カ月前に申し込みしましたが食事とショーしか取れませんでした。
食事もショーも良かったのですが、もっとポリネシアの文化に触れたかったので昼間からのアトラクションの人数を増やして下さい。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Simon Way
Every 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/20 |
Reviewed by: まだまだ未熟
I experienced the buffet dinner and evening show with the "Bronze Seat."
The buffet was very delicious, with a wide variety of fresh dishes that suited the Japanese palate. (The food had no greasy feeling at all, so I enjoyed it very much.)
The evening show was an incredibly powerful and immersive experience, almost like "The Lion King" by the Shiki Theatre Company. In my case, I had a "ringside" seat, so I was able to enjoy it to the fullest.
ビュッフェdinner&イブニングショー「ブロンズ席」
を体験しました。
ビュッフェはとても美味しく、種類も豊富、新鮮で、日本人の味覚に合っていました.(ベタベタ感の全くない料理でしたのでとてもおいしくいただきました。)
イブニングショーは「劇団四季のライオンキング?」かなーと思われるぐらい迫力のある臨場感極まるショーでした。その上私の場合は、相撲で言う「砂被り」の席でしたので、迫力満点で楽しめました。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Steven
The 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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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Kimo
The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/11 |
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