Reviewed by: Kathy
I ordered leis for our family of 8 on a Friday for the following Tuesday. Our flight was over an hour late, but the wonderful smiling ladies greeted us as we got off the plane. Everyone was so thrilled especially me that they were there even though the plane was late.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Laura
So I bought the super ambassadors package which bode well for me, considering the 42 acre mass of land the PCC is situated on! As a wheelchair user, probably not the best thing to be doing that on my own! (However massive my biceps may become!)
Everything from the bus ride there with narration from Cousin Nox to the personalised friendly tour guide Jarom who was a fountain of knowledge and super nice guy - was an incredible experience. That's just the customer service! The site itself was beautiful, plentiful in scenic, educational and picturesque landscapes, with presentations that made you laugh, applaud stamp you feet and clap you hands!
Hands down a great tour and an incredible luau and show to end the night! I was fortunate to go backstage before the show and meet someone of the cast - what a lovely bunch! And to see them in action and knowing their complete and genuine appreciation for U.S. tourists being there, made the show even more spectular and the experience that much more worth while.
For sure, I didn't see everything, and I'd definitely go back, especially for another canoe ride! Was so amazed at the level of attention and willingness that was about when I wanted to row the canoe and participate in activities like that.#SuperAccommodating
Truly a wonderful and amazing experience I'll never forget xD
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Helene
Thank you so much for making our first time arrival to Hawaii so awesome! The flowers were beautiful and you really impressed us with the handwritten card and candy. Also the young lady helped us with where to go for luggage and the rental car area. She was so sweet!! Thank you again :)
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Bonnie
We had an excellent experience! Will definitely recommend to others
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia Tanguma
Very nice and helpful young man!
He was at the airport gate waiting for us to get down, as he held a sign with our names.
He was friendly, and very pleasant as well as very helpful.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia Tanguma
Awesome and helpful young man.
Very attentive and helpful.
He was waiting for us as our flight arrived at the gate.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Centeio family
It was very educational and entertaining. We especially enjoyed the Sumoa, New Zealand, and Tahitian cultures. The water parade of cultures was also excellent. It was exztremely hot the day we went. The only disappointing thing was the Island Buffet. The selections were limited. We expected more of a Hawaiian menu. It was mash potatoes, pork, beef, a very tasteless fish. There were no vegetables excepct for the salad bar which was limited in itself. The only fruit was pineapple and papaya. The ice cream machine ran out and it took them so long to get it operating that people just gave up.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Mindy McKnight
Super Ambassador was the way to go! Loved everything about it, even the little rain shower
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/23 |
Reviewed by: B. Hamilton
Our guide, Clifton, was great. He was knowledgable and very friendly. He was quick with a joke or light comment to keep the hot, sunny day light and fun.
The cultural center was well kept and full of beautiful and informative displays.
We enjoyed the entertainment and the food at the luau and "Ha" was beautiful. The dancing was amazing.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Camille & Dominic
Aloha! Service and product were as expected and promised. A very sweet young lady greeted us at our gate as we exited the walkway. She held a sign with our names and came happily towards us as if she knew who we were before we said, she then helped us get to baggage claim. I surprised my son with this lei greeting. Leis were very fresh and beautiful. A great way to start your Hawaiian vacation! Highly recommended! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Ckd214
So pretty !
My family enjoyed wearing them for several Hawaiian
Days
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| Packages: | Forever Love (Set of 2 Orchid Leis & 2 Kukui Nut Leis) [until 12/31/2017] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Jan D
Breathtaking! Beautiful Lei and presentation...only suggestion would be to provide information and container to preserve Lei to take home!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Jan D
Positives first...the Show is Amazing! I personally enjoy the show more than any Luau I have attended on Oahu. As a former resident and frequent visitor to HI....this has always been one of my favorite activities to visit and bring friends and family......sorry to say that the late entry does not allow you to do anything but attend the Luau and Show...there is NO time to do or visit the other activites....very disappointing.....not sure the Late Entry should be an option at all...unless....you just want to got to the Luau and Show, and it should be advertised that way.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Reviewed by: hoku lani
I participated with four friends from my hula class. Before the hula lesson, we received information about the plants that were planted and explanations of the exhibits in the building (which were very educational), and then we had our beloved Noelani's lesson... Amazingly, it was just the four of us experiencing it!!! We even had time to practice writing the hula and I made sure to remember it well for my return home.
However, it's unfortunate that the shuttle service from Honolulu to the Bishop Museum, which was included in the past two visits, was no longer available this time. I was considering taking The Bus, but since the start time is in the morning, I thought there would be many students commuting. So, I took a taxi there (which took about 20 minutes) and returned by The Bus. On the way back, there were many students on board, and I had to stand for about an hour. Since our time was limited, that hour of travel was precious, so I hope they will reinstate the shuttle service.
フラ教室の仲間4人と参加しました。フラレッスン前に植えられている植物のお話や館内での展示物の説明(とっても勉強になりました。)を受け、大好きなノエラニのレッスンに…。なんと私たち4人だけで体験することに!!!振りを書く時間もあり、しっかり覚えて帰国しました。
ただ、残念なのが過去2回はホノルルからビショップミュージアムの送迎付だったのに今回からなくなっていました。ザ・バスの移動と考えてましたが、開始時間が朝なので時間帯から学校へ通う学生がたくさん乗るだろうと、行きはタクシー(所要時間20分)帰りはザ・バスで移動。帰りも学生がたくさん乗ってて1時間ぐらい立ちっぱなしでした。滞在時間が限られているので、1時間の移動は貴重なので送迎付を復活してほしいです。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kerrie Allen
Our second time to the Centre. I have to say, out of all the activities on offer in Hawaii, this place has to be the best valued day out. It covered our transport, great entertainment, informative, our evening meal, then the finale is a terrific show..The Breath of Life....would highly recommend the Polynesian Culture Centre as a worthwhile addition to your vacation.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Marcos A Bonilla
Besides the great time at the Ali'i Luau, and the HA show, the Polynesian Cultural Center has a lot to offer, we start our adventure at 12 noon and at dinner time we were 75% done, every island has a lot of to see and do, from the kids games, to all family fun it was great, best Luau and best cultural experience!!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
Very beautiful and delivered in a great way! We were delayed by six hours, and when I called they were very accommodating. I would definitely use this service again...Mahalo
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| Packages: | Classic Kukui Nut Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim c
Great day out lots of shows lots of fun you need a guide as it's very big place food very good will go again if we go back
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| Packages: | Ambassador Prime Restaurant Dining & Premium Show Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Maile
Cultural Center is Amazing as always. I love the people, they are so kind, courteous and always so helpful, really show the Aloha spirit. Show "HA" was Absolutely fantastic. Love the new production style show. Awesome time for my family to be here.
MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/18 |
Reviewed by: WhitneyG
Despite our flight information changing several times, they managed to be right at the gate when we arrived! I ordered this as a special surprise for my mom on our trip to Hawaii and she was extra surprised! Thank you for making this happen!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Lisa Corpuz
Our greeter was very friendly and helpful. She was waiting for us when we got there and helped us get to baggage claim. The leis were beautiful and very frangrant! Thank you!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Eric P
Get a tour guide. A fantastic day. Would consider doing it again.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: マノン
To get to the Bishop Museum, I took The Bus number 2 from the bus stop at Sheraton Waikiki, which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, departing at 08:03. After about 45 minutes, I got off at School St. and entered the museum around 09:00.
I had no worries since I confirmed all this information with the hotel staff and the bus driver before departing.
Upon arrival, I received an explanation of the museum from a Japanese staff member named Aya, who loves and has studied Hawaiian culture. After that, I took a beginner hula lesson for about an hour. The instructor, Noelani Chang, was visiting from Japan, and the lesson was conducted by her niece.
The song we learned was "Halema,uma,u." My mother is an intermediate hula dancer with over three years of experience in Japan, but my sister and I were first-timers. However, wearing matching colored pāu skirts, we followed the instructor's movements and managed to learn four parts within an hour. Although we made some mistakes here and there, we were able to dance through the entire song.
At the end, we took a commemorative group photo, and afterward, we enjoyed making leis using plumeria flowers and long green leaves (I forgot the name) that had been thawed and softened, which we took home as souvenirs.
It was a very fulfilling tour, and everyone was extremely satisfied. On the way back, one person got off to visit Foster Botanical Garden, Izumo Taisha, and Chinatown, and we returned to Waikiki via the HIS free trolley from King's Village.
ビショップミュージアムへは、宿泊先のシェラトンワイキキから徒歩3分のバス停08:03発のThe Buss2番に乗車、約45分走行後のSchoolSt.で下車し、09:00頃入館しました。
こういった情報については、ホテルスタッフやバス運転手に十分な確認をとってから出発したので不安はありませんでした。
到着後は、ハワイ文化が好きで勉強したという日本人スタッフのAYAさんから、館内説明を受け、その後、約1時間のフラ(初級)レッスンを受けました。
講師のNoelani Chang(ノエラニ チャン)さんは、丁度日本の教室へ出張中という事で、その姪御さんからのレッスンとなりました。
曲目はHalema,uma,u「ハレマウマウ」
母は日本でのフラ経験3年以上の中級者ですが、妹と私は初体験でした。でも、色違いのパウスカートを身に着けて、講師のするとおりに踊り、1時間で何とか4つのパートを覚え、ところどころ間違いながらも、通して1曲踊れるまでになりました。
最後に皆で記念撮影、その後は、プルメリアの花と解凍して柔らかくした緑色の長い葉っぱ(名前は忘れました)を使ったレイ作りを楽しみ、お土産に持ち帰りました。
とても充実したツアーとなり、皆大満足でした。
帰りのバスでは、一人途中下車して、フォスター植物園、出雲大社、チャイナタウンを歩いて回り、キングスビレッジからHISの無料トロリーでワイキキまで戻って来ました。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/01 |
Reviewed by: 2penguinslove
We're not sure what is the typical greeting but going to Hawaii for the first time for us meant a definite lei greeting. It was simple. There was a guy waiting with a sign. No pictures or fancy process, but we did ask him to take a photo after the fact. Glad we did it.
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Maggie
Our Greeter was so friendly... ordered these welcome lei's as a surprise for my friend who I was traveling with.. She is allergic to flowers, I was able to do a traditional kukui nut lei with a shell upgrade, these were beautiful and fragrant free, perfect for my friend and we could still enjoy a welcome lei... Our greeter was so nice, took our picture, guided us down to baggage claim and helped us find our rental car shuttle.
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| Packages: | Classic Kukui Nut Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Girish
Got to experience the cultures of all the islands and had a wonderfull tour
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Denise b
Do the orchids!!! My husband was surprised and they lasted a long time. Keep them in the fridge. Yes there are orchids in the airport to buy but it is not the same as getting the Hawaiian greeting. Definitely for 1st timers. Kids would love this!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
What an amazing time at Polynesian Cultural Center. Everyone was so nice. All the shows were top notch and very entertaining. The food at the luau was very good despite reading prior reviews, we thought it was terrific. The "Ha breath of life" show was very entertaining and had us on the edge of our seats. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen the show. The dancers and story tellers are so talented. A definite MUST see on your trip to Oahu. Kudos to everyone at the center especially the dancers and entertainers
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/15 |
Reviewed by: JANICE ferriss
I have gone many times with family and friends so they can enjoy as I did my first time.mmalways great day this time also, as Iwe had private tour guide which was amazing. Reason for one star down is that I paid for mini bus and was transported in large coach which less personal. I admit we had a great driver. Funny informable about trip and culture center. I did pay extra for mini so think I deserve refund for that upgrade.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
Reviewed by: JANICE ferriss
Very happy with service. It was my sisters very first trip to Hawaii so it was a nice surprise for her. She saw name in sign and didn't think it was for her
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| Packages: | Deluxe Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
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