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Dole Pineapple Guided Farm Tour, Haleiwa Town & North Shore Sightseeing

Amazing Tour and Guide!

Reviewed by: Zoe

We had Cousin Elaine and she went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and enjoyed our tour. She taught us a lot about the culture and history of the islands. She made the tour more personal by remembering our names and by calling us her ohana. This was one of the best tours I’ve been on, we got to stop and see a lot of the northern part of the island.

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Posted on: 2024/07/11
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

A wonderful day!

Reviewed by: Kara

Really awesome experience, the workers give it their all!

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Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/04/04

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Cultural Center!

Reviewed by: Gregory

The experience was awesome! We got to learn and experience a lot of what the native Polynesian cultures were like. Many of the staff are actually university students who help fund most of their education through working here so that is nice to know.

The Buffet was the biggest Buffet hall and selection that I have ever seen- there was live music too and it was all just beautiful. The food was really good too!

The Fire Dance show was just an amazing performance. All the people responsible for making this were so skilled. It looked like everyone was having a great time.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

ポリネシアカルチャーセンター入園チケット <送迎選択可>

Polynesian Tour ポリネシアンツアー

Reviewed by: y.y

It was a lot of fun to return to my childhood and try various things after a long time. The shops outside had many different items compared to Waikiki, and shopping was enjoyable as well. I want to go again!

久々に童心に返りいろんな事に挑戦したりととても楽しかったです。
外のショップもワイキキとは違う物が沢山売っていて買い物も楽しかったです。
また、行きたいです!

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Posted on: 2024/06/29
Activity Date: 2024/06/03

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

A Nice Cultural Journey

Reviewed by: ADS

The venue was awesome, the traditional showcases were great, and it was a sweet cultural journey through islands of Polynesia.

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Packages: Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei
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Posted on: 2024/06/20
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Excellent experience.

Reviewed by: Liliya

It was an outstanding show, good food, and the hosts were excellent with a good sense of humor. The best Luau we've ever seen.

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Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/14

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

The best thing we did in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Maung

Anyone who plans to visit Hawaii must see the show- Breath of life. It’s one hr thirty minutes long but it’s worth every minute of it.

The Gateaway buffet has plenty of dishes to offer and we had like 2:30hr to savor the food. My favorite was Tuna Sashimi, cut fresh from a fish on display. Every station has four different varieties of dish.

The villages are fantastic. Each one is unique in terms of activities and entertainment. Staff were mainly Uni students.

I have 5 star rating to PCC.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
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Posted on: 2024/06/14
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Crazy day

Reviewed by: Kara

The park is a lot, I would say to get a guide as we were confused, but the show was a great ending,

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
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Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/03/14

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Mauka warriors luau

Reviewed by: DC

The luau was entertaining and informative. The food was good too. Staff did a good job of moving 500 people through the lines. Only two watered down drink tickets. The free choices were only offered at one stand. For 500 people. Not enough.
I enjoyed the pictures on arrival. I think more opportunities for pictures would have been good.

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Packages: Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei
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Posted on: 2024/06/11
Activity Date: 2024/06/09

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

It is like entering the Disneyland of Polynesian culture!

Reviewed by: Dee

Amazing and warm welcoming staff on every corner; the performances are top notch, we were entertained to a great FINALE show, Buffet Dinner was overwhelming!

We loved and enjoyed learning a lot of things about the Polynesian culture! All the performances were just by fat the best. I love the activities in each country that you can participate in, hands on and fun too!

My son is a typical “everything boring” esp by the wnd of the day, but as soon as the lights went off for the “HA” show he was mesmerized and totally enjoyed it.

We wanted to experience the LUAU dinner but I think we did not look through good enough with the package we bought. Buffet Dinner was not bad at all…just missed seeing a traditional lu’au

Next time!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
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Posted on: 2024/06/03
Activity Date: 2024/05/23

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Great fun with friends!

Reviewed by: Lala Kitty

After experiencing many luau all across Hawaii, I can happily say that Mauka Warriors is one of the best I have had the pleasure of attending~

Pick-up from Waikiki was hella convenient, and even though we hit traffic on the way to the luau, the guide was great about keeping everyone informed and telling us interesting facts, history, and stories about Hawaii.

Once we arrived, we were greeted with a fresh flower lei (get the Mo'i Experience y'all!) and were escorted to the front row!!! WHOOO! With so many activities to do, and being able to order drinks from our phone made it a great start to the whole evening.

The food at Mauka Luau was pretty tasty too, and I loved that they had both poi and lomi lomi salmon, but their fish was the highlight of the menu for both me and my friend.

But the main event was def the Mauka Warriors Luau show, and omg...it was amazing. The fire knife dancing was some of the best I have seen in all of Hawaii, and even the kids were literally fire on stage, but I really loved that they incorporated Hawaiian and Polynesian warrior culture and history into a story rather than just a bunch of random songs and dances.

10/10 would definitely recommend!

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  • Cheers to a Blue Hawaii!

  • Aloha!

  • Learning about coconuts!

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Posted on: 2024/05/15

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Great evening entertainment! Great fun for the entire family.

Reviewed by: Jon

Charismatic host and thrilling performances by men, women and children representing the different island nations/territories. Food is buffet style with many tasty options. Alcohol free options were also available and enjoyable.

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Packages: Premium Package: Midsection Seat, 2 Drinks, Kukui Lei & Souvenir
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/16

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Experience

Reviewed by: Anne & David

This was our second time in a decade visiting, and we were impressed by the displays, knowledge of the staff and the Breath of Life show.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience Polynesian culture.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
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Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/20

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

The staff member who met us was very professional and kind

Reviewed by: Monica

The staff member who met us was constantly in contact with my via text, easy to locate and very nice.

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Aloha Monica! Thank you for reaching out to us about your greeter, Jenna! We are glad she was able to provide your lei to you at the carousel. She is awesome, and we truly hope this kick-started your vacation. It is with great hopes that you all had a wonderful time on the island! Mahalo Nui!

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Posted on: 2024/04/29
Activity Date: 2024/04/02

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Lamberto Valenzuela

The show was very entertaining and the dinner buffet was amazing , the Island shows are very entertaining as well we had a remarkable time, the weather was very pleasant but the rain started right after the show was over and we got wet on our way to the bus, even that was a lot of fun .

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Posted on: 2024/04/24
Activity Date: 2024/04/22

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Great time

Reviewed by: Stephanie

I had a amazing time!! Definitely recommend it to the employees of the condo we were staying at for future recommendations it was great learning about the culture

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Posted on: 2024/04/23
Activity Date: 2024/04/21

ビショップミュージアム 入場チケット事前予約 現代フラレッスン、レイ作り体験、ガーデンツアーなど体験プログラム付きプランあり

A museum with rich content. 内容の充実したミュージアム

Reviewed by: ハワイ2回目

It seems to be a lesser-known facility for Japanese tourists, and while it's a bit away from Waikiki Beach, it was a very fulfilling museum. It compactly summarized not only the history of Hawaii but also the history of the volcanoes in the state, making it very educational for museum lovers. I wanted to see the planetarium show "The Hawaiian Sky Tonight," but it was only screened in the morning, so I couldn't catch it. I would like to go again.

日本人観光客にはマイナーな施設のようであり、ワイキキビーチから少し離れていますが、とても充実したミュージアムでした。ハワイの歴史だけでなくハワイ州の火山の歴史についてもコンパクトにまとめられており、ミュージアム好きには大変勉強になりました。プラネタリウムの「The Hawaiian Sky Tonight」も観たかったのですが、午前中のみの上映で観れませんでした。また行きたいです。

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Thank you for visiting the Bishop Museum! We also appreciate your warm comments. We apologize for not being able to provide the program you hoped to see at the planetarium. However, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the main exhibit hall and the Science Adventure Center. Please do stop by again when you visit Hawaii! We look forward to seeing you! ALOHA!

ビショップミュージアムへのご来館、ありがとうございました!またこちらへの温かいコメントも頂きましたこと、御礼申し上げます。プラネタリウムはご希望のプログラムをご覧頂けず、申し訳ございませんでした。しかしメインの展示館とサイエンス館、両方の展示をお楽しみ頂けたようで私共も嬉しい限りです。またハワイにお越しの際は是非お立ち寄り下さい!お待ちしております!ALOHA!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Best Day Ever!

Reviewed by: Masterson

There was so much to see and do. We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrations and musical presentations. We learned how to make poi, husk coconuts, and weave palm fronds, among other things. The dinner buffet was the best ever, with so much variety in the wide range of menu items. The theater presentation “The Breath of Life” was outstanding! Kudos to all the young university students who work so hard to provide such a unique cultural experience. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This was our second visit (previous one was in 1986) and we were not disappointed. We would return again in a heartbeat!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
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Posted on: 2024/04/14
Activity Date: 2024/04/12

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Had a blast!

Reviewed by: Amini

This was an awesome way to see, hear and taste the Hawaiian culture! The activities were informative, enjoyable and engaging!
Great activity for a family, group of friends or even a classroom!

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Packages: Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei
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Posted on: 2024/04/14
Activity Date: 2024/04/12

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

Aloha!

Reviewed by: Brenda

Great 1st impression in Hawaii! It was so welcoming!! Friendly, helped us get where we needed to go for rental car.

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Aloha Brenda! Thank you for your review of Jenna! She is one of our newest staff members, and she brings up the sweetest vibes. We are glad she was able to assist you to where you needed to go, and we hope you had a wonderful stay on the island~ Mahalo Nui Loa!

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Packages: Small Group Lei Greeting Package (2 to 7 participants)
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Posted on: 2024/04/10
Activity Date: 2024/04/08

ポリネシアカルチャーセンター入園チケット <送迎選択可>

I saw it and experienced it, and even an aunt like me had fun! 見て体験しておばさんでも楽しめました!

Reviewed by: hide

My friend really enjoyed it, so we decided to join the tour with transportation included. Since my friend came before the pandemic, it seems that some things have changed. We spoke with a guide who was wearing a badge from Japan and got an explanation, and we toured the center with the guided option. Thanks to the guide's arrangements, we were able to see almost everything in the park, and it was a fulfilling day. My friend said it was even better than the last time they visited, and we were able to have various experiences!

友達がとてもよかったのでもう一度行きたいとのことで送迎付きでツアー参加。
友達は、コロナ前のに来たので少し様子が変わってしまったようで日本のバッチをつけているガイドさんに声をかけて説明してもらい、ガイド付のオプションでセンター内を見学しました。ガイドさんのはからいで園内ほとんど廻れて充実した1日でよかったです。
友達も前回来たときよりも充実してたと言ってました、色々な体験もできました!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Amazing Place for the whole family!!!

Reviewed by: James

This was an amazing place with very informative information about Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Somoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands. The Gateway Buffet was good with good variety and the Ha Life of Breath show was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend visiting!

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Posted on: 2024/04/08
Activity Date: 2024/04/04

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Tina

This is a must do excursion with family when visiting Oahu. A full day of cultural background, canoe rides to island, interactive activities for everyone. Friendly staff. It's not enough time for us to see all the areas, so definitely will come back again next time. Highly recommend!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

General tickets!

Reviewed by: Kara

We loved the day, however we would consider bumping up to a private tour guide next time

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Totally agreed, the guides really enhance the visit. Thank you for your feedback!

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Posted on: 2024/04/01
Activity Date: 2024/01/23

ビショップミュージアム 入場チケット事前予約 現代フラレッスン、レイ作り体験、ガーデンツアーなど体験プログラム付きプランあり

The Bishop Museum was very good. ビショップミュージアムとても良かった

Reviewed by: 横浜のハワイ大好きおじさん

I printed the voucher and headed to the reception desk, where the check-in process went smoothly without any issues. At the desk, I installed the QR code for the Japanese guide, and I was informed about the start time of the Japanese guided tour and where to wait. Although all the information was provided in English, it was explained in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone like me who struggles with English.

The Japanese guide was supposed to last 30 minutes, but it ended up being 45 minutes, allowing me to learn about Hawaii's history in an easy-to-understand manner. The exhibits were wonderful and very impressive. In particular, the decorations on the capes and hats used bird feathers, and it was interesting to learn that these birds are already extinct.

I believe the prices from Veltra were probably discounted advance purchase rates, which were much cheaper than the regular prices, and that was a great help. If you're interested in Hawaii's history, I definitely recommend visiting.

バウチャーを印字しいざ受付窓口へ、何の問題もなくスムーズに受付終了、窓口で日本語案内のQRコードをインストール更に日本語ガイドツアーの開始時間や待つ場所を案内されました。すべて英語での案内でしたが英語が苦手の自分でも分かりやすいように説明され助かりました。
日本語での案内は30分間とありましたが、45分間案内されハワイの歴史などわかりやすく勉強することができました。
展示品の素晴らしく見ごたえがありました。特にマントや帽子の飾りに鳥の羽が使われているのですが、この鳥はすでに絶滅してをその理由も興味深かったです。
ベルトラさんの料金は多分前売り料金で正規料金よりだいぶ安かったと思います、助かりました。
ハワイの歴史に興味のある方是非訪れてください。

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Thank you for your visit! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the museum. We also appreciate your comments! Please feel free to stop by again if you have the opportunity. Aloha!

今回のご来館、ありがとうございました!ミュージアムをお楽しみ頂けたようでしたらこちらも嬉しい限りです。こちらへのコメントもありがとうございました!また機会がありましたらお立ち寄りください。Aloha!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful place to visit and learn the different cultures

Reviewed by: Erica

Wonderful place to visit. Loved learning and hearing the different Polynesian cultures, the live interaction for each islands. The buffet was awesome and the breath of life show was exceptional, I would definitely visit again.

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Activity Date: 2024/03/25

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Glorious Day!

Reviewed by: Stuart and Susan

The reservations are easy - and complete. I was still recuperating from a surgery, so we secured a mobility cart, which is right at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center. The bus picks up from several points in Waikiki; it is comfortable and also waiting right at the entrance-exit after the show is over. The day is extraordinary - the staff is so friendly and helpful, as we asked questions at the various Islands. There is a river cruise you can take - the Center is 40 square miles (think Disneyland) so prepare your walking shoes and attire accordingly. Terrific shopping before the Center actually opens. Take a poncho, because there is a lot of rain on that side of the island - rains quickly, dries quickly.

The buffet is amazing and delicious, and a real bargain if you're feeding starving teens! The show is exquisite. They help park the mobility cart everywhere, so if you have mobility issues - worry not!

Enjoy as much as we did!

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful Experience!

Reviewed by: TravelGoddess

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On March 15th, 2024, I went to PCC and participated in the Gateway Buffet package. This experience included admission to the park, buffet, and show. Each village was unique, and educational. The canoe ride was my favorite part of the park, a must do!

The buffet dinner was INCREDIBLE, they had everything you could imagine. From salad, sides, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, and dessert. The presentation of the food, and dinning hall felt like something out of a movie! They really set the scene for local cuisine.

'HA: Breath of Life,' show was spectacular a must see! The dancers were truly amazing! I would definitely go see it again and again. Everything about PCC was so professional, engaging, fun, and educational. There is something for the whole family.

I would recommend PCC to anyone who enjoys learning about different cultures, and has a full day to spend away from Waikiki.

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  • Fruit Bar!

  • FISH, at buffet

  • Hawaii

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Amazing Day

Reviewed by: Hardesty Family

We had an Absolute Wonderful Experience.. We had a group of 8 Family members.
We all Really Learned a lot about the culture.
Had the entire day package.
Thanks to Each and Every One who work to give us such an Outstanding Day. Ending with a Magnificent Breath of Life Performance.
Outstanding.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Fun

Reviewed by: Destiny Paine

This was a full day activity. We stared on the canoe amd ended the one end. Walked to each village. At each village they are very informative on their culture. They have activities you can participate in or just watch their 15-20 min skits. The journey movies was quite amazing but moves a lot, but worth it. The buffet was absolutely the best I've ever been to! So much food to choose from. Plus there was live entertainment. We also stayed for the breath of life show, which was spectacular. Goosebumps for sure.

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