Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)
This is my first Luau in Hawaii and my boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed it! The location was spot on. We loved the location, since it was in front of the beach. The venue gave us a tropical vibe. When it came to the food I wasn't too sure if I would enjoy the kalua very much because I am not a porky person. However, after seeing my boyfriend eat the kalua I gave in and tried it myself. Surprisingly it was quite delicious! Too be honest, the food at Germaine's was spot on! Despite the salad, I wasn't to fond of it. Other than that, it sort of reminds me of L&L's lol. I love the idea of giving each person a ticket for one free drink, I thought that was a nice gesture. My favorite part of the evening was the fireshow and the show's overall! The dancers, story, history, and the people were all beautiful. My only wish was that their were more males show haha. I mean, I love the hula girls but where are the mens! Overall, I will definitely come back here with my friends and families..venue, food, and the experience did not disappoint at all. Thank you Germaine's for your great hospitality! Aloha, Cece
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| Packages: | Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: CLA
The show was very entertaining. We loved it especially our kids. The food was excellent as well. We can’t wait to be back.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: L.Mahar
The staff made sure everyone had a great time. They were kind, courteous and overall amazing. A must do with this company.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/04 |
Reviewed by: April
We had 8 people in our party for the sunset cruise. I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. From the captain, the crew and the boat. The views were amazing, the cruise lasted just about 2 hours. The crew really made the entire trip. They were fun, attentive and interactive. The boat had just the right amount of people on it so it didn’t feel crowded. They served food in containers so everything was very sanitary. The cruise comes with 2 free drinks, but if you are generous with your bartender they might just be generous back! It was a great time and I highly recommend this as part of your Waikiki visit.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Greg Arens
We thoroughly enjoyed the open sea air and breeze and occasional slap in the face of the water on the ship this morning. Thanks
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| Packages: | Morning Adventure Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Liza
I am a widow and did this experience with my three sons - ages 24,23 and 15 .. might never happen again …as they grow older and probably have their own families .. wishing I could do it again with them.. fortunately, they enjoyed the sail and asked me when again (I had in my heart a leap of joy ) .. cause the sail was smooth and fun out the sea with lively music, some laughters when the water splashed towards us ( we were seated at the front right side of the boat) didn’t expect that to happen and got soaking wet, basking in the sun, watching the dolphins play (this was truly awesome !) and taking sunset photos. I highly recommend Moana Waikiki .. the crew was friendly and this pretty and amiable lady was going around asking if we need anything and volunteering to take photos of us - it was highly appreciated! We had so much fun! Lovely and beautiful memories to treasure!
Thank you Moana Waikiki Crew for making this experience a memorable one for us !
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Emily
We had a great time on secret island. We were running late for our scheduled time and they allowed us to reschedule. We felt it was cost effective since we had access to chairs, stand up paddle boards, and Kayaks. Overall, we would recommend.
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Jing
Excellent City Tour and Pearl Harbor visit, especially with Tony as the escort. We had a timely pick-up, and learned a lot about the history of Honolulu and the island of Oahu in general. Tony was not only informative, but humorous and personable. He provided great tips on how to navigate the Pearl Harbor tour. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Reinman
Not enough equipment to use. Hard to wait in line which does not give you enough time to enjoy the activities.
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| Packages: | Kualoa Secret Island Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Teri Arnold
The crew was amazing, but day on Oahu hanging with the Captain Bob’s crew! Great time at sand bar, delicious lunch, seeing so many turtles and then snorkeling! Had an amazing g time and will definitely book with them again when returning!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Big yo
This cruise was the best attraction since a luau was not available. The singing, the food and entertainment was great. I would do this cruise again in a hear beat.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Austin
Overall the experience was great and definitely memorable. The team was excellent and really made the vibe of the cruise. I definitely recommend this experience, you will not regret it!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Mahalo
We enjoyed the crab and steak. The show was awesome and we all danced. We will come again next trip
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Allison
We had so much fun on the Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails! The crew offered great service along with upbeat music and a great vibe. Our sailing occurred on a bit of a rainy afternoon, however the captain did a great job navigating us away from the rain. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset with enjoying cocktails and food. I couldn't recommend Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Cocktails more!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Allison
From start to end this was a great day on the water! We had a great crew that operated the sandbar excursion flawlessly. On our day we had a bit of rain, however this did not prevent anyone from having fun. The food was great as well as the bar service. I highly recommend Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch Boat Tour.
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
We all had the best time!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and the show. Wish the show went on longer but had a wonderful time. It was the highlight of our trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Roxanna L
We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center at all the villages. Having never been there, on the first day, we were not watching the time and when we realized the villages all closed at 5:30.. I think its wonderful to allow the guests to use the tickets for up to three days since the first day. This gave us the opportunity to return and enter the rest of the villages that we didn't have time to see on the first day. We were bummed that the luau, buffet and show were all sold out on both days.
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| Packages: | Islands Admission with Dinner Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Fuzzypenguin
What a fantastic way to learn about the various Polynesian cultures in and around Hawaii. Everyone was friendly. The different areas had different shows to share their culture. Most of the employees are college students from the different Polynesian areas and families. Due to Covid restrictions and timing, we were not able to attend a luau. When we return to Hawaii we will go here again (it is hard to fit it all in, in a day) and also do the luau. This was the best money we spent on the island. I'd give it 10 stars if I could! We prepurchased entry with the Veltra passes and it worked great. Moved right to the front of the line and no worries about getting in.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Janice
I was skeptical at first booking from an online site but I'm glad I did! Although we went for the cheaper route our seats were great! Check in was a breeze. No issues getting in. I heard a lot of positive reviews from this luau, unfortunately bc of covid some of the activities I was looking forward to were not available. Still a good show! Would book with them again
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Justine
We took the free transportation that was offered, which was great.
Got to the boat and quickly got out in the bay. We had TONS of time at the sand bar. I recommend bringing a floatie or ball of ton want. We joined in with the volleyball they brought which was so fun! We stayed there during lunch so when we were done eating we went back out.
Saw more sea turtles than I can count! Even saw some on the sand bar.
Snorkeling we had plenty of time and all equipment was provided.
Definitely one of the best excursions we did while there. We definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: pavan simhadri
Awesome cruise for the price. Food was not that great but the entertainment provided on cruose is amazing and ofcourse you get to catch the best sunset
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Christina S
The Deluxe Pearl Harbor tour is a must do trip if you're visiting Oahu! The tour seems long but we actually could have easily stayed even longer. Our tour guide Patrick was fantastic and very informative as we drove up to Punchbowl Crater, the cemetery and around Honolulu. We will definitely take this tour next time we visit.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Roxanna L
We loved this snorkel experience from beginning to end! The staff was friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable with the ocean, fish and answered all our questions. The food was delicious and even the hot chocolate was yummy. When we go back to Oahu in the future, we will do this particular cruise again. I recommend it to everyone of all ages.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Liz
Honestly this was my favorite activity. Staff were amazing and attentive. We had an appropriate amount of time to snorkel, hang out at the sandbar and the bbq was awesome! Mahalo for such a great experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa Z
The chief stole the show, wish he had more show time.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Lori
We had a great time on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel & BBQ Lunch tour! Everything about the trip was well planned and very organized! The sandbar was a great experience because you are walking in shallow water in the middle of a bay!! The snorkeling was my favorite part. The reef that we snorkeled on was crescent shaped. Being the crew did such a great job of watching us - I was able to swim around the entire sight without being in fear of danger. It was such a peaceful experience! I even had a turtle swim right under me! I he was just about a foot underneath! The lunch was perfect and delicious. It was cooked right on the boat while we were on the sandbar!
A need touch that I appreciated was that they had laundry baskets underneath the seats on the boat. We kept out belongings in them and this kept them from getting all wet and sandy!
Thank you, so much for a wonderful time!!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Ashley
The drinks were wonderful, the crew was amazing and fun! We got beautiful pictures taken by the crew! Definitely recommend
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Disappointed
I applaud the crew of young people, however they were too laid back & very unprofessional. “Dinner” was just a takeout tray of food. How am I expected to eat while I bob up and down on the ocean. Table, uhhh NO…The crew was more concerned with their good time & conversation. The ship was beautiful, the view was lovely but definitely not worth what I paid. I did the same sail for $50 minus the “dinner”.
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| Packages: | Sunset Dinner Sail Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Molly
Activity was well organized and informative. Beautiful sandbar and reef snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Holly
Had a wonderful time, the crew was outstanding. Only wish music was playing outside as well inside.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/26 |
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Aloha Cece, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at our family luau. I'm happy you took the chance and tried our "Kalua" or roasted pig, that was cooked traditional way in our underground oven, called an "Imu". It does have a different taste when it's cooked that way. Our salad is made real "local" style, usually macaroni & potato together, and similar to L&L but glad you enjoyed everything else overall. We have added a few more male dancers, as several of our male dancers are also in the Military reserves so not always available. We hope you will return one day and visit us again!! Loved your photos, and hope you will post them to our Facebook page at Germaine's Luau & Special Events or post your comments on Yelp or Trip Advisor....#experienceohana, #germainesluau Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana