All Reviews for Honolulu Nightlife & Things to Do

Departing from Waikiki on a yacht was fantastic! We went quite far out to sea. It was relaxing to enjoy drinks while watching the sunset, and the view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the ocean was really great. I didn't get seasick, and I enjoyed four glasses of wine and cocktails, which made for a wonderful experience. We did various activities, but this was the most memorable and I highly recommend it.

ヨットでワイキキを出発！
結構沖まで出ました。
サンセットまでお酒を飲みながらのんびりできるし
海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチは
かなり良かったです。
船も酔わないしワインとカクテルを４杯のんで
かなり満喫しました。
いろいろアクティビティしましたが、一番印象深くオススメです。

We were excited to enjoy a traditional Hawaiian show with the family. As soon as we entered the venue, we were greeted with leis, creating an amazing atmosphere! The meal was served in a buffet style, and while the menu was very American, it was definitely satisfying! The fire dance was the most impressive part of the show. Since we visited in December, it was a bit chilly at night, so a light jacket is a must! I think this is a place everyone should visit at least once when in Hawaii!

家族でハワイ伝統のショーを見れるとあって、うきうきしながらの食事でした。
会場に入ると、さっそくレイをかけてもらえて、雰囲気抜群です！！食事は、順番にバイキングへ案内されます。
ザ・アメリカンな内容ですが、食べごたえ抜群！！
ショーはファイヤーダンスが一番印象的でした☆
１２月参加だったので、夜が肌寒く、羽織ものは必須です！
ハワイに行ったら、一回は訪れてみるべきだと思います！

I always go to the shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center and leave feeling moved, but this time I didn't want to travel far, yet I still wanted to see a show, so I participated for the first time.

First, I thought I would meet Alan, the staff member, at the meeting point, but before I knew it, we were taking photos and lining up all the way to the rooftop. The wait time was long, so I wondered if I should have gone a little later.

The food was okay in taste, but the variety was quite similar, and I didn't feel full. There wasn't much time to eat either.

However, the dance was amazing, and the fire dance was truly spectacular. It was wonderful. I think it's worth it just to see the dancers! The dancers were cool, and the women were beautiful! My ten-year-old child also enjoyed it.

Regarding the meeting point, I think a little more explanation would help first-time visitors feel more at ease.

ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターでのショーにいつも行き、感動して帰りますが、今回は遠くまで行きたくなく、でも、ショーは見たいということで、初めて参加しました。

まず、集合場所で、アランスタッフと会えるのかと思っていたら、あれよあれよというままに、写真や行列で屋上まで。
待ち時間が長かったので、もう少しあとに行けばよかったかな？

料理は味はまあまあですが、種類が似たようなものばかりで、おなかいっぱいにはなりませんでした。食べる時間もあまりなかったです。

でもダンスは最高で、やはりファイヤーダンスは圧巻です。素晴らしかったです。ダンスを見るだけなら、十分だと思います。ダンサーもかっこいい！女性もきれい！
十歳の子供も楽しんでいました。

集合の点については　もう少し説明があると初めての方も安心すると思います。

Our group really enjoyed the cruise. We paid extra for window seating and it was worth it. Otherwise you end up in the middle of the room in the traffic pattern for the buffet. Not alot of variety was offered at the buffet. Limited vegetable and salad options. Dessert Buffet food was also limited. If possible take the Friday night cruise so you can see the fireworks near the Grand Waikikian lagoon. We stayed at the Grand Waikikian so were the second group picked up which meant we were on board the bus for several pick ups. Good thing was being the 2nd stop at the end of the night.

Confused about where to meet at the location at first and boat was about 15 minutes late so we were kind of worried if we were in the correct place.
Cruise and staff were awesome.
Mai tai's did not have much alcohol.

Staying at the Royal Hawaiian was great because it was nearby. When we arrived on the 4th floor, we were guided to a corner of the rooftop, where we were welcomed with live guitar music and hula dancing as the sun gradually set, followed by a buffet meal. I learned that there was also a male hula performance. After dinner, there was a foreign impersonation show in the venue. There were many groups from Japan. The show featured performances from Elvis, Michael, Gaga, etc., and it was all very enjoyable. At one point, Elvis came out and shook hands, and the Thriller zombies came right up close, providing an exciting experience. After the show, they even posed for commemorative photos in the lobby. The cost performance was excellent, and I highly recommend it; I'm glad I chose this experience.

ロイヤルハワイアンに泊まっていたので、近くて良かったです。４Fに着くと屋上の一角に案内され、段々日が暮れる中生ギターと踊りでもてなされ、ビュッフェの食事をします。男の人のフラもあるのだと知りました。食事のあとは、会場の中で外国版モノマネショーです。日本の団体がいっぱいでした。ショーは、プレスリー~マイケル~ガガetcと全部見甲斐がありました。途中でプレスリーが来て握手したり、スリラーのゾンビが横まで迫ってきたりと迫力満点で楽しませてくれ、ショーが終わるとロビーで記念撮影にも応じてくれます。コストパフォーマンス◎でとてもお勧めで選んでよかったです。

It was my first trip to Hawaii, so I wanted to see a luau show and decided to participate. After enjoying a buffet-style dinner, the show began.

The show was a great experience, featuring the powerful dances of the men and the beautiful hula dances of the women. Although it was in English, the entertaining hosting made the show very lively.

It was a very enjoyable show.

初めてのハワイ旅行でしたので、ルアウショーを見てみたいと思い参加しました。ビュッフェ形式の夕食を食べてから、ショーが始まります。
ショーは、男性陣の力強い踊りと、女性陣の美しく綺麗なフラダンス等を見ることができて大変いい経験になりました。
英語ではありますが、司会の方の面白い進行でショーは盛り上がっていました。
とても楽しいショーでした。

We had fun, didn't expect this to be a drinking cruise with a bunch of your party goers, but it was fun.

I participated in the same fireworks event at Hilton last year and had a great time, so I signed up for the same tour this year. The staff crew was the same, and there was a very charming guy who was great at talking (he mentioned he was getting married soon and asked for tips, but I feel like he said the same thing last year...?). Anyway, they were all people who made the passengers enjoy themselves. The cruise had an equal mix of Japanese and foreign guests. The food was simple but delicious, and although drinks were ticket-based, soft drinks were unlimited, so I didn't have much trouble (the waves were slightly higher than last year, and since the meal was on the outdoor deck, it was a bit challenging due to the rocking).

We were able to enjoy the sunset on the horizon, and the atmosphere from the sea was fantastic. I especially recommend this tour for Friday nights.

ヒルトンの花火が催される金曜日の夜に昨年も同じ規格で参加し、たいへん楽しめたので今年も同じツアーに申し込みました。スタッフクルーも同じで大変話のうまいお兄さんでした（結婚間近なのでチップよろしくと言っていましたが、確か昨年も同じことを言っていたような気が・・・？）とにかく乗客を楽しませてくれる方々でした。日本人客と外国の方が半々のクルーズでした。食事はシンプルな内容でしたが美味しかった、ドリンクもチケット制ですがソフトドリンクは飲み放題でほとんど不自由しなかったです（波が昨年より若干高く、食事はデッキ屋外だったので揺れてやや大変でした。
水平線上のサンセットも拝めて、海上からのはナビは雰囲気最高でした。特に金曜日の夜はお勧めのツアーだと思います。

Wife and I took the dinner cruise for our 25th anniversary. We had a great time. The dinner was excellent, the service was not bad. You have to remember everybody came on at the same time, so everybody wants something right away. The setting was amazing, nice boat, weather was awesome, and the scenery and sunset so beautiful. We would definately recommend this excursion.

I thought I bought and paid for the sunset cruise but it was
actually was the moonlight cruise with my young grandchildren
that actually slept thru most of it. It is too late for little kids. The fireworks were good though.

It's enjoyable for older people, and the songs are understandable for the younger generation as well, making it great for families.

年配の方も楽しめるし、若い世代にもなんとかわかる曲なので、ファミリーには◎。

I went to the "Waikiki Starlight Luau" at Hilton Hawaiian Village. First, when I arrived at the meeting time, I took a commemorative photo with one of the dancers (which will later be sold at the table for $25 each). There were quite a few people, and then we all headed to the venue.

We took the elevator up to the venue, which is set up on the rooftop of the parking lot. It was past 5:30 PM, but it was really bright. Sunglasses are a must. As soon as we arrived, drinks were served, and for a while, they drew temporary tattoos on our hands with a pen, but I was a bit confused since I didn't understand English very well.

After that, people in the higher seats could go get their food. Those in the regular seats had to wait in line quite a bit to get their dishes. The show was a bit lacking in excitement if you don't understand English. My 5-year-old daughter got bored, but my 8-year-old daughter enjoyed it quite a bit.

Drinks are limited to two per person, but you can order more. There are also kids' meals available, but my children were fine with the adult portions. The foreign ladies were really excited about the male dancers!

In any case, I think it's a good idea to bring sunglasses and enjoy the atmosphere.

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジの「ワイキキスターライトルアウ」へ行ってきました。
まずは、当日、集合時間にいくと、ダンサー？！の方と記念写真をパチリ（これは後で、テーブルに１枚２５＄で販売にきます）。結構な人数で、そのあとゾロゾロと会場へ。
会場へは、エレベータを使ってのぼっていきます。
駐車場の屋上！？に、設置。
時間は１７：３０過ぎですが、まぶしいです。サングラスは必須。つくと、すぐにドリンクがでて、そのあとはしばらく、手にペンでタトゥーみたいに書いてくれたり、とあるのですが、いかんせん、英語がよくわからないと一瞬！？となりました。
そのあと、高い席のヒトから食事をとりにいけます。普通の席の方々は、結構、料理をとるのに並ばないといけない感じです。ショーは、英語がわからないとやはり、、ノリは今一つ。5歳の次女はあきていましたが、8歳の長女は結構楽しんでいました。
ドリンクは２つまでセットされていますが、追加は可能です。あと、キッズ用の食事もありますが、うちの子供たちは大人用でOKでした。
外人のおばさまがたは、男性のダンサーの方々に大盛り上がり！
いずれにしても、サングラスをもっていって、雰囲気含め楽しんでかと思います。

We have been on this catamaran 4 times now, we absolutely love it! The staff is so nice and they make the BEST Mai Tai's as well! We will always book with them when we visit Hawaii.

The staff in the VIP room were lively and kept the energy high. After moving to the green room, I met Elton John. In the dressing room, I also saw Lady Gaga in jeans. During the backstage tour, I felt like a singer while taking photos. I'm not sure if the student kids enjoyed the show after dinner, but for me, who spent my youth in the 60s and 80s, it was a wonderful time.

　最初のVIPルームのスタッフからノリノリで、テンションがあがりっぱなしでした。移動後のグリーンルームでは、エルトンジョン？さんとご対面、楽屋では、ジーンズ姿のレディーガガ？も。その後のバックヤードツアーでは、シンガー気分で写真撮影。食事後のショーは学生の子供たちは楽しめたのかわからないですが、60−80年代に青春を過ごした私には楽しい時間でした。

I participated with a group of five friends. I decided to board the large ship because I had been on one before and wanted to see the fireworks, but the fireworks felt a bit far away. However, the performances on the ship included dancing, and we could enjoy them together. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English a little better.

友人5人のグループで参加しました。大きな船には乗ったことがあるのと花火を見たくて乗船を決めましたが少し花火は遠くかんじました。ただ船の中のパフォーマンスは踊りありで一緒に楽しめます。英語がもう少し分かればもっと楽しめたんだろうなと思います。

First, when I arrived at the venue, I was given a welcome flower lei to wear around my neck. After that, I enjoyed a Mai Tai while taking food from the buffet as I watched the show. The drinks included one free Mai Tai and another drink, and after that, you order with a prepaid system. The show featured classic performances like singing, Polynesian dance, and fire dance. The roast beef was delicious. Considering the price, it felt reasonable, though perhaps a bit on the expensive side.

まず、会場に着くと、ウェルカムフラワーレイを首にかけてもらいました。その後、マイタイを飲み、ショーを見ながらビュッフェ形式で好きなものをとって食べる、という感じです。ドリンクは、マイタイとその他のドリンク１杯分が無料で、あとは、前金制で頼むという感じ。ショーは歌やポリネシアンダンス、ファイヤーダンスなど、定番のものです。ご飯は、ローストビーフが美味しかったです。値段を考えると、まぁ妥当というか、少々高い？という感じでした。

We went with six people from three generations. The sea breeze felt great. The waves got bigger around Diamond Head, and my wife got seasick. I think it would be fine for those who don't get seasick easily. We cruised slowly and returned around sunset. The evening view of Waikiki was a bit cloudy, but the setting sun was very beautiful. I wish I could have understood the captain's talk a bit more to enjoy it even more.

３世代６人で行きました。海の風は気持ちがよかった。ダイヤモンドヘッドを過ぎるあたりから波が大きくなり、嫁さんは船酔いしてしまいました。酔いやすい人でなければ大丈夫だと思います。ゆっくりクルーズして日の沈むころ戻りました。ワイキキの夕方の眺めも、ちょっと雲がかかったけど沈む夕日もとてもきれいでした。もう少し船長の話を理解できればもっと楽しめたのにと思いました。

I had the most happy time. The staff and passengers laughed together, creating a lively and good atmosphere. We cut through the wind at an unexpectedly fast speed, soaking in the splashes of the waves, which added just the right amount of thrill. Above all, the sunset viewed from the sea was unforgettable; it felt like I was a movie hero (or heroine) with the orange road leading to the sunset from the yacht.

最高にhappyな時間を過ごしました。スタッフと乗客が同じツボで大笑いし、開放感で盛り上がり、goodな雰囲気。思いのほか早いスピードで風を切り、波しぶきを全身に浴びて程よいスリル感も二重丸。何よりも海上から見たサンセットは忘れられない、ヨットから夕日に続くオレンジロードムードたっぷりで映画のヒーロー(ヒロイン)になった気分でした。

It was definitely a good value. I went with my dad and my sister. My dad said among all activities we went to in Honolulu including Luau and circle island tour, this is cheapeast and most fun. So I would definitely recommend to whoever comes to honolulu for first time.

I participated in the luau show because I wanted to show it to my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time. Since we had a small child with us, I chose standard seating, thinking it might be troublesome if the child started to make noise. However, it turned out to be fine since we were seated directly in front. The only downside was that we had to wait a little to get our food after the Golden Circle guests.

The food was good, especially the sushi rolls and roast beef, but the rest was just average. It was fun to see various dances, and the fire dance was particularly impressive. Instead of making noise, the child was actually keeping rhythm with the music.

It was great that we could take commemorative photos with the dancers after the show.

初ハワイの母にルアウショーを見せたくて参加しました。
席は小さい子供がいるので騒ぎ出して迷惑になったら困ると思いスタンダードシートにしました。見づらいかなぁと思っていましたが、正面だったからか何の問題もなかったです。ただ、お料理を取りに行くのはゴールデンサークルシートの方達のアトになるので少し待ちますが。。。
お料理は海苔巻きとローストビーフは美味しかったですが他は普通かな。
色々なダンスを見ることができて楽しかったです。その中でもファイヤーダンスは迫力がありました。子供も騒ぎ出すどころか音楽に合わせてリズムをとっていました。
ショー終了後にダンサーの方々と記念撮影ができたのは良かったです。

My husband & I had a wonderful evening. The food was super delicious. We would like to thank the great chef, the pleasant/efficient servers & their very attentive manager. The show was great & very entertaining ESP. Michael Jackson, & the 2 Elvis impersonators. We'll do it again next time we are in Honolulu. Thank you so much for that excellent night!!! Btw, we're also glad that they gave us our 2 pictures. We will highly recommend this superb activity to our families & friends!

I was able to participate on a nice day. I had previously joined daytime cruises, but this was my first experience with a sunset cruise. It was a bit chilly, but the sea was illuminated by the orange sun, creating a different atmosphere compared to the daytime views. It seemed that not many Asians participated, which added to the feeling of "Ah, this is foreign," and I liked that.

お天気の良い時に参加できました。
今まで日中のクルーズには参加したことがありましたが、サンセットクルーズは初体験。
少し肌寒くて、でも海はオレンジの太陽に照らされて、
日中見ている海の景色とはまた一味違った感じでした。
アジア人はあまり参加していない様で、なんだかそれも、「あぁ外国だなぁ」という感じがして良かったです。

There is a boarding area between the Sheraton and Halekulani, and check-in is done flexibly there.

Both the captain and the crew were lively and helped create a great atmosphere. It didn't feel forced, so we were able to enjoy ourselves too.

They quickly brought us drinks as soon as we ran out, and I felt they were really attentive. I also received some snacks. Everyone was kind, and I really felt their hospitality.

We even saw dolphins along the way.

There was a comment about there being few Japanese people, but when we boarded, there were about three groups.

シェラトンとハレクラニの境に乗り場があり、チェックインもそこで臨機応変にやっています。

キャプテン、クルー共にノリノリで盛り上げてくれました。
ワザとらしくないので、こちらも盛り上がる事ができました。

そして、飲み物もなくなったらすぐに持ってきてくれて、よく見てくれてるなと感じました。
スナックもいくつかもらいました。
みんな優しくて、ホスピタリティーをとても感じました。

途中でイルカも見れました。

日本人が少ないとレスがありましたが、私達が乗った時は３組程いました。

Once we entered, there was a long wait until the show started. Since we went on the day of our arrival, I ended up feeling sleepy towards the end of the show.

We had to go up in turns to get our food, but our seats were towards the back, so we had to wait quite a bit, and there wasn't much to do, which felt like a waste of time.

It might be nice for those who want to enjoy the show leisurely, but considering the quality of the food, I thought it was a bit pricey, even with the strong yen.

入ってから、ショーが始まるまでが長く、到着日に行ったので、ショーの終わりの方は睡くなって、しまいました。
料理も順番に取りに行くのですが、私たちの席は最後の方だったので、かなり待たされ、ずっとする事もなくダラダラで、時間が勿体なかったです。
のんびりショーを見たい人だったらいいかもしれないけど、料理の内容を考えても、円高でもちょっと高いなぁと思いました。

Last month, I booked this as part of my son's wedding event. Most of the participants were repeat visitors to Hawaii and had already experienced dinner cruises. The bride's wish was for a dinner cruise, so after some deliberation, we decided on this sunset cruise. The boat was small, which might be a bit unfortunate for those who are sensitive to motion, but the open-air breeze was pleasant, and the staff had experience staying in Japan and were very attentive. Next time, I would like to take a cruise for my husband and my anniversary.

先月、息子のウエディングのイベントとして申込みました。
殆どの参加者が、ハワイのリピーターと言う事もあり、ディナークルーズも経験済み。お嫁さんの希望はデナークルーズ。で、頭を抱えた結果決めたのが、こちらのサンセット　クルーズ。船が小さい為、船に弱い方には少しお気の毒でしたが、オープンエアーの風邪が心地よく、スタッフの方も、日本に滞在経験があり、とても気の付くスタッフでした。次回は私と主人のアニバーサリーで乗船したいものです。

the staff was great

We enjoyed the dinner cruise. I called beforehand and asked what the dress code was, and I was told slacks and a Hawaiian shirt. We complied but were disappointed to see that the majority of the guests were dressed in shorts, tank tops, cut off jeans and generally looked as if they were going to a beach party. Given that we paid over $400 for the dinner with tip I think you should enforce the code. I don't like sloppy people and if you want to maintain a 5-star, 5-course event I would suggest you update your activities page to highlight the dress code. Laid back is one thing, unkempt is another. That aside, the cruise was wonderful, the service great and I would recommend to others and likely do a repeat for us. Thanks again.

Crew was friendly and funny. It was a very enjoyable cruise. I highly recommend it. Very low key and relaxing.

This was our second time on the cruise and we loved it more this time. The staff are very nice and helpful. Thanks for a great time.