Reviewed by: Niv
The tour was okay. To begin with the driver did not wait or call us when we were at the hotel. We called the company so many times and they gave us info that the bus is late and then again in 10 minutes one says the bus left us! It was a horrible experience. I would believe they would atleast call us. But even then we tried to ask to meet the driver elsewhere to catch up on the tour and there was a long wait before they could say yes! The dispatcher lady was helpful but then the driver not so much. I didn't like how the driver kept on talking even though the crowd was asleep. Most tours I have been has a guide talking and interacting with you while the driver drives so its more fun but these have the driver drive and speak on microphone which was disappointing! The tour itself was okay because with the better tour guide it could have been much better. Do not miss the Polynesian Cultural Center. Could spend a good half a day there.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Morrene
The flow from village to village with happy and friendly people made us feel happy. We learned so much from the talented performers...The canoe celebration was a treat...so very crowded for viewing, but it was the Christmas holiday break. When I think of the Polynesian Cultural Center, I will smile and remember the villages, the luau and it's good feeling and the fantastic show...Ha. Unforgettable.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
PCC was a lot of fun and had so many different things to do. This was my third time coming to the center. I got there at noon, had their lunch buffet, and visited a few islands before seeing the new canoe show. Huki replaces the canoe pageant and is a lot more elaborate: there's a narration, music, and many more canoes in the water. The show as a whole is a lot more impressive, just make sure you get there early to get good seats in the shade.
After the canoe show we went to a few more villages (Samoa, Fiji, Tonga) before having our fancy prime rib dinner. I preferred the setting of the fine dining option to the luau dinner, as it was quieter and they have ice cream. Crab legs were also a bonus. After dinner, I had an hour or so to spend at the Hukilau Marketplace before the night show, so I browsed around. The night show was great. It put together things from every village presentation along with music, lights, and a longer story that connects all of it. The show is pretty long though, so use the bathroom beforehand (no intermissions).
PCC is a fun way to spend a day in Hawaii and learn a lot about Polynesian culture. Even if you've been there before like me, there's always something new to see or try!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/05 |
Reviewed by: CWALL
Several people at the airport stopped me to ask where my beautiful lei came from. Had pre-ordered it prior to leaving for my trip. It has been three days, and the lei continues to look and smell wonderful. The representative at the airport was very nice. What a great way to start my vacation.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Linda
We enjoyed every part of our Polynesian experience, our guide was excellent, we found all six village experiences very informative, amusing and interesting. the new water pageant feature was great. Our meals were ok for banquet style buffet. and the show "Ha Breath of life was excellent"
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Sharnthaword
Absolutely awesome! Every moment was outstanding and beyond our expectation.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Amy
I found the driver/tour guide annoying and condescending. When telling us the time limits he could have scripted better like i.e." we're on a tight schedule and we only have 10 mins on this site so please be back at (state the exact time). He's so full of himself and very scattered with his stories and facts. He didn't even know Hawaii's state bird, he said the white crane. He kept on showing his arm muscles and his jokes were not even funny. He kept on singing, he could just have played any Hawaiian music, he also took jabs at other driver/tour guides.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Surfer Girl
We were greeted as soon as we arrived and the lei is still looking well after a few days. Our greeter took pictures and it was a nice way to have anyone who visits Hawaii (especially for the first time). I was hoping for a fuller lei and I'm glad I got my friend the deluxe one since it I thought that it would have been fuller but the lei itself was not as full as I thought it would be. I would not be excited to see the less lei.
The greeter herself. was wonderful! She even offered us help with our bags and walked us to the baggage claim.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Our time at the Polynesian Cultural Center center was truly amazing. We did splurge on the super ambassador ticket. Which was well worth every penny. We spent the day with Tyrone, he was the most intelligent, knowledgeable, kind and caring person. He made sure we understood everything we were watching or listening too. It started to rain and he ran and supplied us all with rain ponchos. Everyone who worked there were friendly, and knowledgeable about their land. We were there for 8 hours and we could have easily have spent several more hours.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
What an amazing experience, we spent all day at the PCC saw so many different cultures. We saw the church and did all sorts of activities, the only let down was the night show. It dragged for about an hour until it got fun and we saw the fireshow.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Scott
This was our second visit to the center and we enjoyed it as much as we did the first time. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and aware of each of our needs. The young performers were excited about their culture and were full of energy and joy as they shared their culture with us. The luau was very good and the show was excellent. A very enjoyable family activity. We would highly recommend thie Polynesian Cultural Center as s part of your Oahu experience.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr.Anonymous
Greg was such a great guide, he knew a lot about the stars and different myths relating to them. He pointed out constellations and heavenly bodies throughout the night and told us about how stars played a role in Hawaiian, Asian, and European societies. You can see so many stars out there compared to the city, and the high-tech telescope got us some amazingly close views of Saturn and a nebula. This is an awe-inspiring experience!
Mahalo! Happy to hear you enjoyed the star show!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Muriel
I had an awesome experience! Why would need 50 characters?
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Bill Baker
Travelers were met at the gate on schedule and welcomed with the appropriate flower lei. Greeter was courteous, friendly and professional. Very well done. Would recommend this service to anyone looking to welcome fliers to Hawaii. Keep up the good work!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
It was a wonderful way to start our vacation. The girl was so sweet and nice. Thank you!!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/20 |
Reviewed by: RaeFlg
I participated in this tour alone but I had a lot of fun there! There were many activities, performances, and exhibitions. I stayed there over 9 hours and I was so satisfied with the tour!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sandra
This special lei welcome made our arrival in Hawaii that much more special!! I would encourage it!! The orchid leis were beautiful!!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sloftin
The tour guide was wonderful lots of stories funny and knew lots of history. I enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center as well all the different cultures was interesting and fun at the same time. Great time for the whole day of staying busy.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Val E.
This was a surprise for my mom and daughter who had never been to Hawaii! It was super easy to order online. Everything went exactly how it was supposed to. It was easy to spot the person holding the sign with our names on it. Excellent job! My mom and daughter were surprised and happy! Thank you!
Val E.
Aloha Val! Your greeter, Alfred, was very ecstatic to have met both Carlie and Carla. He was such a happy camper to make things special for them, and we hope the vacation went well throughout. Mahalo, and we hope to serve you again in the new future!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/05 |
Reviewed by: LisaV
When I first got tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center, I was a little worried since we would be there all day. Would we find enough to do for 9 hours? Yes, yes we could, and one day wasn't even enough!
There were so many incredible activities and performances in all of the different villages, but my favorites had to be Samoa and Hawaii. The presenter for Samoa was not hilarious, but so entertaining, and quite the hottie too! :P I knew Hawaii would be great, how could it not be, but I was blown away by their performances.
We also visited Tahiti and New Zealand, but didn't have time for Fiji or Tonga unfortunately. Next visit! The canoe ride, and the canoe pageant were quite fun, and even the IMAX movie which we chose to see as a break from the walking, ended up being very good! You definitely don't want to miss it!
The food at the luau was so tasty, and I had a LOT of poke. So much poke. Like, pretty much all of the poke was in my belly by the end of dinner. And although I loved the show while we ate, the highlight was definitely the evening Breath of Life show. It was so interesting to see hula and other dances put to a story.
The day was long, but so worth it!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Don & Mary Smith
All day excursion. Wonderful experience. Our guide, Stau, was enthusiastic, fun, and knowledgeable. The different villages, with all of the friendly people, entertainment, and learning opportunities were well done. The luau was good. The Ha, Breath of Life show was amazing. Will go again next time I visit Hawaii. Thanks so much for the experience.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
Honestly guys, this is a must do when you go to Oahu. You get to learn about the Polynesian culture while having fun! The center was huge and there’s lots of activities to do throughout the day. There’s several shows that we’re OUTSTANDING!!! The food at the luau was amazing as well. The final show: HA, was sooo good, it’s a must see. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Dianna
This was a very fun and educational experience. I learned a lot about the Polynesian islands and their different cultures. I would recommend booking with a tour guide if you would like to see all the villages in one day. The night show finale was the best part. I was pretty exhausted by the end of the day from having so much fun and the long drive there and back. I also recommend setting aside an entire day if you're interested in going to PCC.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Rick Perth Oz
I had completely forgotten about the lei and was so thrilled when we entered the arrival lounge and saw the message. Thanks, it was perfect.
Aloha Rick, thank you for sharing your story with us! What a comical yet sweet experience for you to accidentally surprise yourself with aloha! We are glad, and we sincerely hope that you made many more memories here in beautiful Hawai'i. Mahalo nui loa!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Extreme1
This was my 4th time here but 1st time for my girlfriend. Just as entertaining the 4th time as it was the first. Very educational and beautiful at the same time. My package included the Luau and that was good too. Not like the other ones I've been to but still was good. The evening show was excellent and very well performed. I highly recommend going to the Polynesian Culture Center to everyone who comes to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Kat
It was good but wasn’t much to do other then go from Hut to Hut and a lot of them were full and did not get to see.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Stewart
Fantastic experience.
Plenty to do and see during the whole day.
Enjoyed the shows in each country.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Paul
What a totally enjoyable day. Well worth it. I recommend getting the group guided tour inside the Center to save time and get a better experience.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Loquis79
This is a great place to learn about all the Polynesian islands aside from Hawaii. The only thing .. I would've liked for my son to have had more of a hands on experience with the different activities the center offers within each island. We had the ambassador pass and the tour took us quickly from island to island not really giving us a chance to engage in the activities. Or maybe I just thought it would be like the experience I had when I visited back in 2003. Regardless, the night show, Ha .. the breath of life, is a fantastic way to close anyone's night with a memory that will be treasured for a lifetime.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Alejandrina Goswick
Very informative. The staff were very nice and helpful. We went on a rainy day and performers did continue the parade. So cool. it felt authenitic .Luau was fun. Got to eat from the pig. Tasty. yum. We went as a couple. Cant wait to bring the kids on the next trip.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
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Aloha Diana! Thank you for taking the time to review your lei greeting! Your greeter, Marlyn, was happy to have assisted you and your friend. She did inform us of your dilemma, but I can confirm the Classic Orchid Lei was made as ordered. Hopefully the next time, we can provide you with the Deluxe Orchid Lei Greeting, or, we can also ship to lei nationwide. Please give us a call, and we will be more than happy to assist you! Have a wonderful vacation to the two of you!
Mahalo Nui! ~Jesse I.~