Reviewed by: SM
Don't get me wrong, we had a wonderful time at PCC however our guide kept leaving us behind, she moved so quickly thru the crowds that my husband had a hard time keeping up, pushing me in a wheelchair. She would just go on without us. We did not get to experience everything we paid for, the food was medicore, our guide could have cared less but the parade of floats was amazing and the HA breath of life show was an experience of a lifetime.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
This is definitely something for a first-timer to hawaii. Its probably not something i will do again, but definitely enjoyable for my first visit! flowers were beautiful, and the lady was very nice and walked us to our baggage claim and helped us with our rental.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Roy C.
We took the tour on the first day after arriving and it was too much too soon. I am sure we would have enjoyed it more had we been rested but we were worn out.
The tour does go to all of the spots but you get very little time at any of them and the stop at the Dole Plantation is not long enough to do much of anything.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Bill Durgan
Great way to start our Vacation, a surprise Lei at the airport from a friendly local.....aloha and Mohalo
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While our flight was delayed, we were still presented with the most beautiful Hawaiian Leis as soon as we arrived! Recommended to everyone to make them feel "part of the islands" as soon as you step off the plane!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Lei was stunning....I would really suggest this for anyone...my other hald wasstunned literally to see his name up on a board and wishing him a Happy Birthday as well upon arrival right out of the gate....then the delight to be walked to the baggae pick up area and pointed in the right direction to the car rentals...when you have never been there before these little things mean the most....thanks for the memories...we'll never forget the hospitality !!!! Mahola !!!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2010/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Grace
Had a wonderful time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It was very nice; the tour guide was very friendly and made the overall experience great. Would recommend this and will go again, it is worth the cost.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
The greeter was awesome. She was warm and friendly and after such a long flight it was so nice to be welcomed by her. The leis were beautiful and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a special welcome to purchace this greeting.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/08 |
Reviewed by: albert becker
the young lady that met us was awsome she showed us the true spirit of aloha in hawaii. the leis we recieved were truly beautiful.taking us through the airport to our baggage and than calling the limo service for us ,this greeting service is top notch and we must say a big big mahalo to all that we encountered.you started our vacation off right we could not have asked for anything better...if you dont get this service you have missed something truly you would not get elsewhere..again mahalo al n kathie becker
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Iain F.
Enele was a great driver and full of knowledge. He also became our tour guide once we arrived at the cultural center. He took us around and explained the different cultures and his own culture (Samoa) in great detail. The food at the luau was great with the Kalua pork and Lomi Lomi being my favorite. Poi was actually not bad after all the bad things I heard about it. The entertainment during dinner was great. We even got on stage for a little dance. The show was incredible, portraying the AH of life. The fire dancers were awesome. Overall was a great experience and would recommend to everyone.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the best! I thought it was so important to do as a first timer, and would highly recommend it to anyone! Not only was it a great surprise for my family, the gal who greeted us was full of valuable information for us. She also walked us to the luggage pick up AND made sure we found our transportation driver before leaving.
I would HIGHLY recommend this service. It was a GREAT start to a very special family vacation!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a very unique place. It was beautiful. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgable. The night show was the best show I have ever seen. My recommendation is to get the ambassodor package so that you have a guide. It is very crowded and somewhat hard to navigate around so having a guide is definitely worth the extra money. Food wasn't that great but was the same as other luaus in the area. Overall it's a must see!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Montreal couple
We would recommend the Polynesian cultural center for many reasons. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. It was great fun to be so immersed in the cultures presented...dancing in Tahiti, singing and playing music in Fiji to name just a couple. The luau was a great opportunity to see the many different forms of hula dancing, and the food was great and plentiful.
In short, the Polynesian Cultural Center should not be missed!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/19 |
Reviewed by: GeeKay
I think overall the package was the best and most unique experience I have ever enjoyed but I think the Dinner timings werent quite right and could be delayed a bit and also the staff were kinda urgent towards the end of buffet timings that we really couldnt enjoy the Dinner all the way till dessert. That kinda impacted me not to give 5 Star for it. And believe me you need the whole full day to cover PCC and half day wont do justice for this unique experience.
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Ms Maria
We had a good time, only downside is there isnt enough water fountains around the center because it got really hot.Dinner was really good except we didnt get to see the pig come out of the oven. the Night show was good. I probably wont come back here next time I visit hawaii. It seemed kinda too touristy.
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My wife & daughter were so suprised to see someone holding their names on a sign. The person who met us was outstanding. She helped us with pictures and guided us to met our transportation.
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Tricia P.
What a nice treat after getting off an 11 hour plane ride! The woman who greated us was SO nice and helpful. She took pictures of us, got us maps of the area and even walked us to the rental car shuttle. Above and beyond our expectations. Plus, the lei's were beautiful. A truly special way to start our Hawaiian vacation
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A long day, but well worth it! Even the bus ride was good. This was the best luau experience we had, easily beating out the one offered by NCL on Kaua'i, which was very good. It was a hot day, and the line for shaved ice was long, but that is the only negative. All of the cultural shows we saw were excellent and there were even pre-shows for those who arrived early. The food was good (along with another show), and the main show at the end (Ha, Breath of Life) was outstanding.
If you are looking for an intimate on-the-beach luau, this is not it. The PCC provides a first-rate experience for thousands of people, and does so with minimal delays and great views from any seating location. I am so glad we went. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/29 |
Reviewed by: runmom
I was pleased with the Lei Greeting. The representative was there when our flight arrived, dressed in a Hawaiian dress, with both of the lei that we ordered. She explained a little about the lei, and their significance, and the difference between the two.
I would recommend this service, especially as a surprise for a family member, or for a first time visitor to the Islands.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/16 |
Reviewed by: pretty
The Lei Gretting was nice especially for first timers like us.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
excellent loved it.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our greeter was waiting for us when we walked off the plane. She was patient as we dug for our camera to take her picture (she was holding our beautiful leis and a sign with our name on it and my husband wanted a photo). She greeted us with a welcome smile and "Aloha" and took us to baggage claim and waited with us until our shuttle arrived. She offered suggestions on what to do and where to go. The leis were gorgeous, however I would recommend getting the less expensive leis as they are also pretty and not so heavy to wear!
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Kristi
I recently visited Oahu for the 2nd time. My first luau experience in 2003 was with Germaine's Luau. That was very fun, but I felt it was too "touristy".
So on my recent trip to Oahu to visit a friend, we decided to try the luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I am sooo glad that we did. The whole experience was amazing. We did the half day late entry package (upgraded to Ambassador). There is so much to see and learn about the Polynesian Islands and cultures. The dinner was seriously the best food, along with real students at the PCC performing a show during the dinner.
Then the "Ha! Breath of Life" show after dinner was so incredible. The story was great and the performances from all the different polynesian cultures were so wonderful. I cannot stress enough how much I am reccommending you visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and take in everything you can while you are there.
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/12 |
Reviewed by: sabina avila
I did pay for the tour of back stage but did recive it. other then that it was a great package..
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Flora Cornett
I had an absolutely fabulous time. I had a personal guide, Stephanie, and she was great. Assisted me when I needed it. Kept my camera and took my picture with everything. II was treated like royalty by her. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the islands. And I would recommend the Super Ambassador tour. I don't have any pictures uploaded yet so cannot include any at this time.
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Dena_shevlin@yahoo.com
Wow, where do I begin? We enjoyed the PCC alot! We were greeted at the pick up point by positive and pleasent staff. When we boarded the bus we were entertained all the way to the center. Our guide was Cuz Ken and he was very professional and entertaning. The day was full of events starting with lunch and then leading on to a series of islands. Each island had a unique cultrual display of dancing and interaction with the audience. We were busy all day, from 10:30am to 10:30pm. The lunch and dinner were very nicely organized and presented. We were so moved by the evening show "The Breath of Life", we bought the dvd! We would recommend this tour to anyone!
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/09 |
Reviewed by: from Calgary, AB
We went on a guided tour arrive at the Cultural Center @ 2pm. That's the way to go if you have limited time and what to navigate the park and catch as many of the mini-shows at each village as possible. Our guide set a leisurely pace, so the group and older folks can stick together.
The food at the luau was medicore. But the village experience and the night show, HA waws great!
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The shuttle ride fom Wakiki was informative. It was a wonderful way to explore more of the island on limited time and budget. The Cultural Center was amazing. The staff went above and beyond expectations. The dinner was just average. I expectected a higher quality of food. Did not go back for seconds so I had more time to explore the Cultural Center.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Ron and Alicia Gurtiza
Amazing!!! We had the opportunity to learn about the history and people of Polynesia. Very entertaining and interactive. We had the Super Ambassador package which basically means VIP. We had front row seating to all shows, our own personal guided tour and dvd. Our guide, cousin Spencer went beyond the call of duty to make our experience the most enjoyable time we have ever had. Alo'ha!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wow! The cruise was wonderful. We bought the 3-star package and the food was excellent, the service was great. Our server was perfect and made us feel pretty special. The show after dinner was top-notch, too, and a lot of fun. We did not cruise as far as we might have, but the weather was not cooperating. Can't help that. The highlight of our Honolulu vacation!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/23 |
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