All Reviews for Hawaiian Cultural Activities

The pickup was late, and I waited for about 20 minutes. It seems there was a problem, but I would have appreciated some communication.

The half-day tour took us from one end of Oahu to the other. I didn't have high expectations based on the reviews, but it was great to visit places that you can only reach by rental car. At Hanauma Bay, we only took photos from above, but the clear blue water was beautiful. There were many people snorkeling to see the dead coral reefs. Haleiwa had a rural town atmosphere and was very photogenic, so I took a lot of pictures. We stopped at the Hawaiian Coral Factory, and I thought it would be nice to enjoy trying on some items. I also found rings for about $15 at the edge and purchased one.

At the Polynesian Cultural Center, I learned about the differences in dances from various regions and had various experiences. The hula dance show on the boat was definitely the most wonderful part.

For dinner, I upgraded to the middle class, received a fresh flower lei, and enjoyed my meal while watching the show.

時間通りに迎えが来ず、20分ほど待ちました。トラブルがあったようですが、連絡が欲しかったです。
半日観光は、オアフ島の端から端まで連れて行ってもらいました。レビューからあまり期待してませんでしたが、レンタカーをしないと巡れないようなところばかりでよかったです。ハナウマベイは上からみて写真を撮るだけでしたが、透き通った青がきれい。死んだサンゴ礁？を見るためにシュノーケルしてる人がいっぱい。ハレイワは田舎町のような雰囲気でフォトジェニックだったので、たくさん撮りました。途中でハワイアンコーラルファクトリーに寄りますが、試着を楽しめばいいかなと思いました。端っこに15ドルくらいの指輪も並んでたので購入。
ポリネシアン文化センターでは、いろんな地域のダンスの違いを知り、いろんな体験ができます。船上のフラダンスショーがやっぱり一番素敵でした。
夕飯は真ん中のクラスにアップデートし、生花のレイをかけてもらい、ショーを見ながら食べました。

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.

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.

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.

This was my first trip to Hawaii with my mother, and I wanted to see various places, so I joined this tour. I found it very interesting that even in different countries within the same area, the cultures vary slightly. We had a great time with experiences like crafting, hula dancing, and meals included.

今回は母親と初めてのハワイだったこともあって、色々なところを見て見たかったので、このツアーに参加しました。
同じエリアの違う国によっても、少しずつ文化が違うことがすごく興味深かったです。物作り体験や、フラダンス、食事までついて来てとても楽しむことができました。

The place was pretty nice and there really wasn't anything wrong. We just were too tired to see the show at the end of the night. I wish they would of had an earlier show.

The tour guide was a blast but it rained all day so it could have been better.

We would recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center to everyone, all ages. Everyone there was very eager to share their unique cultures, they were so friendly, knowledge and fun.

It was one of the neatest places I have ever been and i can't wait to start planning a trip back

This was the most amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this. To start with, the pick-up and drop off provided was punctual and hassle free. The driver and guide on the bus were very informative and friendly. On arrival communication was perfect and our day went amazing. The Luau dinner was fantastic and definitely worth it adding to the day. The Night Show was the best thing we did while in Hawaii and the seats were great.
The guide we had for the day got us through all the main attractions and was absolutely amazing.
The only advice I would give is to allow extra time to return the following day (additional entry is provided) as there is just so much to see there.

I participated in a half-day tour, but I regret not opting for the full-day tour as there were so many highlights. The staff were all friendly and full of hospitality. You can learn about the local life and history that you wouldn't see during regular sightseeing or shopping, so I think it's definitely worth participating if you go to Hawaii. I splurged a bit and chose the deluxe course, and I believe it was worth more than the price. The front-row seats for the final show were very impressive, and I was able to join a backstage tour that is usually not available to the public. The show itself was incredibly powerful and breathtaking. If I go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again.

半日観光で参加しましたがあまりに見どころが多くて1日観光にすれば良かったとちょっと後悔です。とにかくスタッフが皆さんフレンドリーでホスピタリティに溢れています。街の観光やショッピングでは見ることのできない現地の生活や歴史が学べるのでハワイに行ったら是非とも参加した方がより楽しめると思いました。ちょっと奮発してデラックスコースにしましたがお値段以上の価値があったと思います。最後のショーの席が最前列でとても迫力があったことやショーの前には普通は見ることのできないバックヤードツアーに参加できたこと、などです。とにかくショーはとても迫力があり圧巻でした。またハワイに行くことがあったらぜひ参加したいです。

My husband and i booked this tour pretty last minute and we were so happy we did!
We were staying down at Waikiki Beach and got the bus pick up service from the Marriott which was prompt and well organised. Cousin Knox was our tour leader and kept the bus entertained and informed for the hour long trip. He was funny and accommodating.
Arrived and Cousin Knox picked up all our tickets for the day to get us started. Everything was well explained and we were off with our guides for the day. The guides did so well in the torrential rain which the Centre provided us with ponchos. Some of the activities were busy when we arrived but the guides were able to take us to other areas which were very entertaining and provided us with some insights into their cultures. The luau was very good fun to enjoy whilst eating dinner. Plenty of food and drinks. Well organised tables - we were lucky to get a table in the front.
The only suggestion would be to allow more time for lunch. We arrived at the bbq lunch and unfortunately only had 25 mins to eat as had to get to the start of one of the displays. Not enough time especially since it was a pay your own lunch.
Overall a great day from start to finish where we wwere dropped off back where we were picked up.

Given I love history and being of pacific island descent I thoroughly enjoyed this. Tours were well versed and the halls had levels of knowledge and artefacts that were quite fascinating. The Kings Room also had an air of the Kings being in the room with you. Great for kids too as the science center very educational but enjoyable.

If you go to Hawaii you must see the Polynesian Cultural Centre. The last time I was here was 38 years ago. A lot has changed, but it is still a must see. The ambassador guided tour got us to each presentation at the appropriate time. There is a huge amount of information about the background of the Polynesian people. My wife and I were amazed by the Ha, Breath of Life show and we really enjoyed the prime rib and crab leg dinner.
There is no alcohol at the Polynesian Cultural Centre but one day without was probably good for us anyway.

We departed early in the morning by bus. Along the way, we were taken to a strange coral shop, but after a long journey, we finally arrived at Bunka Center. I didn't have high expectations for lunch and dinner, so it was about what I expected. The night show was wonderful. After it ended, we quickly boarded the bus and set off. Even so, we arrived after 10 PM. If you don't plan for a late start the next day, this tour can be quite tough. It was fun, but definitely a very hard tour.

朝早くからバスで出発。途中へんなサンゴ屋に連れていかれたが、
長い道中なんとか文花センターに到着。
昼食、夕食は期待していなかったのでそんなものでしょう。
夜のショーは素晴らしかった。終わったら速攻でバスに乗り込み
出発。それでも到着時間は１０時過ぎ。次の日は遅い時間の予定を
企画していないとかなり厳しいツアーです。楽しかったけどすごく
ハードなツアーです。

The Polynesian Cultural Centre consists of the villages of the various people from the surrounding islands of Polynesia. Each village had a presentation which gave an insight into their culture - family and community mindedness. One of the highlights was how to make fire by "rubbing together 2 sticks of wood". There is a lot to see and do so you may not have enough time to see all of the villages. The Luau was great - food, show, drinks (no alcohol though) however we were allocated the 4pm time slot (I suspect the more expensive packages allow you to eat later). Afterwards, the night show was spectacular. Unfortunately, we chose a day where the heavens opened up and continued to rain for the whole time. On a "feel good" note, the centre was set up to employ students from the surrounding Polynesian islands so the money raised helps them fund their education.

Chief Rob was the best driver he was funny and kept everyone happy. The tour we learned so much the show Hai was so good I could not take my eyes off of it everyone needs to go to this

This was my third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my husband's first time, so I was hoping for explanations in Japanese. I chose this tour because it also included visits to Hanauma Bay and the HITACHI tree in half a day. During the transfer, our guide, Kerina, shared a lot of local information about Hawaii, which was very enjoyable and informative.

Once we arrived at the cultural center, we were divided into small groups, and a Japanese-speaking university student guided us around the center. However, there wasn't much explanation, which was disappointing.

Additionally, I had signed up for a dinner course while watching the show, but due to a mistake by the guide, we missed it. I was surprised when I was told, "Please check for availability for the next session yourself. If there’s no availability, please return to the regular buffet." If it was a mistake, shouldn't they take responsibility to secure seats for the next session? I felt that the overall response was quite lax, considering it was a university student part-time job.

However, I am always overwhelmed by the shows at the cultural center! They are incredibly powerful and beautiful. Despite the issues during the tour, everything was forgiven after watching the show.

ポリネシ文化センターは私は3度目でしたが、主人が初めてだったので説明を日本語でしていただけるのを期待し、ついでに半日でハナウマベイやHITACHIの樹なども見れるこちらツアーを選びました。
移動中、ガイドのKerinaさんがハワイのローカルなことも含め、ずっとお話して下さり、とっても楽しく、ためになりました。
文化センターに着いてからは、少人数グループに分かれ、日本語を話す大学生が付いてセンター内を案内してくれたのですが、説明があまりなく…残念でした。
あと、ショーを見ながらのディナーのコースに申し込んでいたのですが、ガイドさんの手違いとかで逃し、「次の回に自分で言って空きを確認して下さい。空いてなければ通常のバフェに戻って入って下さい」と言われたのはビックリしました。ミスならば次の回で席を確保するまで責任を持つべきでは？大学生のバイトなので…といった感じで対応が全般的に甘いと思いました。
然しながら、文化センターでのショーには毎回圧倒されます！すごい迫力で、しかも美しいです。ツアー中、不備はありましたがショーを観た後はすべて帳消しになりました。

Everything was perfect. Even though it rained off and on, it did not matter. The dinner, entertainment was awesome. The show Ha: Breath of Life was spectacular. A must if you come to Oahu!

Make sure you let whomever is receiving the Lei know in advance.

Very beautiful! The perfect touch for my granddaughters first trip to the islands.
The Lady that met us at the airport was wonderful in welcoming us.

We bisited the Polynesin Cultural Centre in October and this was definitely the highlight of our 2 weeks in Hawaii.
The various villages and displays give a real insight into each country.The staff and students really make everyone feel welcome.
The centre was easy to get around and spotlessly clean.The paradeof canoes was one of the highlights of the day.
The best by far was the show,Ha,Breath of Life.
I highly recommend making this a must do on any visit to Hawaii.

The whole trip to the Polynesian Center was a great experience and it’s worth what includes. It’s a most to see every time you visit Hawaii.

The half-day tour of Oahu included visits to Kailua, the North Shore, the Moanalua Gardens (the tree of life), and the Dole Plantation, which felt repetitive and led to a poor choice. The Polynesian Cultural Center was great as it offered an efficient tour led by Japanese students. The night show was impressive, especially the final fire dance, but the guide repeatedly emphasized the return bus time, causing several people to leave for the restroom before it ended. Since the departure wouldn't happen until everyone was present, I wished they had explained that we could enjoy the show without worrying about the restroom. Additionally, I had booked a deluxe seat in the front, but for some reason, I ended up in a seat at the back, so I rated my experience as unsatisfactory.

オアフ島の半日観光はカイルア、ノースショア観光とモアルナガーデン（この木なんの木）、ドールプランテーションの見学がダブってしまい選択ミスをしてしまいました。
ポリネシア文化センターは日本人学生によるセンター内の見学ツアーで効率的にまわれてよかったです。ナイトショーは最後のファイアーダンスは迫力があり良かったのですが、ガイドさんが帰りのバスの時間を何度も念を押すので、最後まで見ないでトイレに行く人が何人もいました。
全員揃うまで出発はしないのだから、トイレを気にすることなく最後まで見るよう説明して欲しかったです。
また、自分が申し込んだ席は前方のデラックスのはずでしたが、なぜか後方の席でしたので評価は不満としました。

All staff was very friendly and helpful. The Ha, Breath of life show was very entertaining. I felt that I understood the story line better because I read the playbill before the show started. The other presentations were also very entertaining and educational.

One point about the luau buffet, my girlfriend is very allergic to coconut. So I asked an employee if there was anything on the buffet that had coconut. She went back to check on a board in the back and assured me there was no coconut in any item.
My girlfriend said she tasted a little coconut in the frosting of the cake so did not finish it. She is OK, and did not have any reaction.

It was an amazing day, visiting culture of 6 islands in one place, learn their culture, know their traditions, eat their food, and the final show wooow!!! And KAP a complete artist!!! And the ambassadors (guides) incredible!!

Full day of very interesting activities. Excellent show at Polynesian Cultural Center.
I strongly recommend this tour to everyone with limited time on the island.

Great tour, luau/dinner and show, but made for a long day!

It was awesome. We had the time of our lives and our guide was the best.

Although our arrival was delayed and we arrived in the rain, we were warmly welcomed by a smiling staff member wearing a purple aloha shirt and holding a green nameplate. Not only did they provide us with leis, but they also had several Japanese free magazines and cookies ready in a tote bag, which made us happy to have access to local information right after arriving at the hotel. They also took care of our transportation to the hotel and guided us to the pickup point. Thank you for the sense of security from the very beginning of our trip!

到着時間は遅れ、雨の中の到着でしたが、
目印の紫のアロハ、緑地のネームプレート、
笑顔で出迎えて下さいました。
レイだけではなく、何冊かの日本語のフリー雑誌やクッキー等も手提げ袋に用意していて下さり、ホテルに着いてから、すぐに現地の情報に触れられ嬉しかったです。
ホテルまでの足も気にして、乗り場まで案内して戴きました。
旅の始まりから安心感をありがとう御座いました！