Reviewed by: -PAUL-
Had an idea, but kept expecations low. It was an unique experience in doing some agriculture work on hawaii land. Something i truly never can replicate from where i am from. Great time as a date.
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Agriculture & Cultural Eco-Lesson [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Lewis Tulk
This was my third and final visit to the PCC over a period of thirty years . Unfortunately I was not feeling well on the day with a head cold . But I did manage to do all I wanted to.The film was great as also was the evening show
I will continue to have happy memories of my visits .You continue to provide the best
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
Fascinating to learn about different island cultures through dance, music, games and food. The fact the performers are from those islands amazed me. They are so proud of their island and culture and language. Wish I could go back a second day ( or open earlier) so I could see and play all the games.
The Ha… Breath of life show was stunning!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne
We enjoyed our excursion from the bus ride to the Polynesian Centre to the bus ride back to our hotel. Our driver's name was Misi! He went above and beyond what was expected of him.
The walk through the Centre was incredible. Seeing the different islands and cultures. We took a canoe ride after walking around for about 4 hours. It was a welcome relief getting of our feet.
Our tickets included the dinner buffet. There was so much food to choose from which made it difficult to try everything. It was good.
After dinner we watched the The Breath of Life which was incredibly good. The performance was amazing. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/06 |
Reviewed by: TurtleCouple
The Cultural Center Island tour was full of amazing and helpful hosts and entertainers. I have never felt more welcome by so many people. To temper a few expectations some of the activities we expected to be interactive were instead demos by professionals only but we still had a blast doing the many activities that do allow participation and those alone filled a very full day of exploring the islands.
The Buffet was delicious had more foods than we could fit and incredibly welcoming atmosphere.
The HA Breath of life show was an amazing experience and some of the best fire spinning and hula and so much more you will get to see in Hawaii
Be warned: the gap of time between the closing of the cultural center and the opening for the final show is quite long (they do warn you about his on the bus and offer an early exit at 6pm if you decide before 4pm that you wont have the energy) but with that said it was well worth it and we were glad we stayed for the full show.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: ひろみるく
This may have been the only time, but all the participants except for us were from the mainland United States. Therefore, there was almost no support in Japanese, and even for us, who are not too uncomfortable with English, we ended up not understanding much of the content. If we had knowledge of constellations, we might have understood better. However, I thought it was a valuable experience to be able to see Saturn and other planets through the telescope. Also, at the end, they gave us a photo as a gift.
今回だけかもしれませんが、参加者は私たち以外、全員アメリカ本土からの方たちばかりでした。
ですので、日本語でのフォローもほとんどなく、英語にそれほど不自由しない私たちでも内容があまり理解できずに終わりました。
星座の知識があれば理解できたかもしれませんが。
ただ、土星などは望遠鏡で見ることができて、貴重な体験だったと思いました。また、最後に写真をプレゼントしてくれました。
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| Packages: | 7時台 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Mike C
It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Julie_MC
[Reviewed by HawaiiActivties.com Staff]
I recently attended the Mauka Warriors Luau in Oahu and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the entertainment. Having been to many luaus throughout Hawaii, I can say that Mauka Luau stands out with its unique and special show. The Thrilling Fire Knife Dancing was the best and most impressive on the entire island!
In my opinion, what makes Mauka Luau truly distinctive is its interactive experience and engaging storytelling, The mesmerizing hula and fire performances narrate fascinating stories of the islands' history
Before the dinner and luau show, there is a great variety of different hands-on Polynesian activities to enjoy.
While the buffet might not have the widest variety compared to other luaus, the food at Mauka Luau is incredibly tasty and presented beautifully.
The venue itself offers stunning mountain and ocean views of Waikiki and Honolulu, and if you look carefully, you can even catch a glimpse of Diamond Head in the distance. They strive to offer a more intimate setting and there is plenty of space in between the tables, so you don't feel crowded.
Transportation from Waikiki is available, making it convenient for guests, and the prices are affordable, offering excellent value for the experience you receive at the Luau. Plus, all guests receive complimentary professional photos sent directly to their phones, which is a nice touch.
I highly recommend checking it out!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Marie
Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What a time, brings you away from the city and they put on a great show! Food was ono!
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Simon Way
Every single presentation was excellent! Kap on the Samoan stage was fabulous, entertaining and funny! Great artwork too. Enjoyed the Fiji one also, especially noting that the missionaries led them to Christ and then their idols were torn down! Learned about ancestral New Zealand which I didn’t know the name of, bur I do now! While we did not really have a guide as expected, there were always people to show us the next move when we appeared lost! The luau was good, our first ever. And enjoyed hearing the music of Wahine Elua - very good!
The theater production after the Luau was impressive too! Super talent on display, especially the spectacular fire dancer and her team! WOW!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Steven
The service was great. The hosts were so friendly. The drinks were delicious. The scenery was beautiful. I definitely recommend this event.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Kimo
The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Cynthia Dawn
My sister and brother-in-law were delighted and surprised with their late greeting. So happy I had arranged for that with you. Our greeter was able to find us amidst the confusion of finding bags and a long travel day. Really appreciate that!
Aloha Cynthia! Thank you for the wonderful review! Your greeter, Leisha, was very happy to greet you all. We hope your visit to the island was an eventful one~
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Claudia Farias
From the beginning to the end, everything was absolutely beautiful and fun, but seeing my grandaughter and the sparkles in her eyes left me speechless.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/09 |
Reviewed by: ここぺり
It might be surprisingly unknown, but visiting allows you to learn about Hawaii from 200 years ago, which was quite interesting! The interior design of the buildings was also well done!
意外と知られてない?かもしれないが、行ってみると200年前のハワイとかを知れて結構面白かった!
建物の内装もグッドデザインでした!
Aloha! Thank you for visiting us! We also appreciate your comments! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the museum! Mahalo!
Aloha! ご来館ありがとうございました!またこちらへのコメントも頂きありがとうございます!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!Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Julien
Very well organized experience, we felt very welcome as well.
It was quite interesting to discover new cultures.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/06 |
Reviewed by: Belle
The HA breath of life show was a hit!! we really enjoyed culture center a lot. On the way, the scenery is great also.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Chinmay
Overall great experience of hawaiian culture.
All 6 villages, all helpful staff and then great food in the end. And ending it with cultural show snd fire show
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: えみ
Mr. McCartney, who was very friendly, entertained us greatly. Watching the stars through a high-performance telescope while receiving a lecture was more romantic and mysterious than I had imagined. I was very moved.
The rings of Saturn were clearly visible and looked so cute. The moon was so large that it couldn't fit in the telescope, and the craters were clearly visible, which was very surprising. I was amazed to see so many stars in the Milky Way that I didn't realize were there. I was able to see many stars that are not visible to the naked eye!
The next day, I was able to slowly enjoy the Hawaiian night sky with my child, recalling what I learned during the stargazing event.
I received photos of the stars captured through the telescope via email. It became a wonderful memory.
気さくなマッカートニーさんがとても楽しませてくれました。レクチャーをうけながら高性能望遠鏡で星を眺めるのは想像以上にロマンチックで神秘的。とても感動しました。
土星のリングもくっきり見えてとてもかわいいかったです。月も望遠鏡に収まりきらないほど大きくクレーターもはっきり映っていてとても驚きました。
ミルキーウェイもこんなにたくさん星が集まっているのかとびっくりしました。肉眼では見えない星たちもたくさん見ることができました!
翌日からは星空鑑賞会で教えてもらった事を思い出しながらハワイの夜空を子供とゆっくり楽しめました。
望遠鏡に写った星の写真をメールで送ってもらいました。とてもいい思い出になりました。
Thank you!
Mahalo !
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| Packages: | 2回目 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Blaine
Not too big so you can easily experience all the different Island Cultures and activities in 5 or 6 hrs. The Gateway Buffet has a lot of variety and has quality food, including desserts. The Ha; Breath of Life performance is outstanding.
Really enjoyed our visit
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/02 |
Reviewed by: E Magee
To begin- we loved that they offered complimentary pictures at entry, they sent them directly to our phone for FREE, other tourist areas always charge for pictures.
The food buffet had a variety of options from chicken, fish, and pork. The food was tasty. Our tickets came with a drink ticket and we enjoyed a mai tai.
The performances were we'll coordinate, we loved the fire show, the hula dances, everything! I would definitely come back for another show. Employees were helpful, informative, and very kind!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Classic Package - Koa Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The full day was filled with so much history, we felt lucky we chose this event on our vacation!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Fun day and a good wrap with the show and delicious dinner!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Brett
Excellent evening and event
Food was great, entertainment was excellent and the entire night felt authentic and not just an overpriced tourist trap
Highly recommended
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Victor
This was really great, our plane was a little late but everything worked out perfectly and the flowers were fantastic. Thank you again this was wonderful!
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| Packages: | Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: starlover
The explanation of the doctor's passion for the starry sky was very good. As the sky darkened, I was moved by how many more stars became visible to the naked eye. The explanations are in English, but I think everyone can enjoy them since they are all well-known stars. Not only stars, but we also got to see Venus, Saturn, Mars, and shooting stars, making it a tour that met my expectations.
博士の星空への情熱が伝わる説明がとても良かったです。空が暗くなるにつれて、肉眼で見える星が増えていき感動しました。説明は英語ですが誰もが知る星ばかりなので楽しめると思います。
星だけではなく、金星、土星、火星、そして流れ星も見られて期待通りのツアーでした。
ありがとう!星を目指し続けてください!!
Mahalo ! Keep reaching for the stars !!
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| Packages: | 7時台 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Florence
Fantastic show and we really enjoyed it even my kids. However pick up time should have been earlier as stated. Due to traffic we were just in time for the show and disappointed we couldn’t tried the activities provided. However it was a great experience and show. My kids enjoyed the show. Variety of foods from buffet was good however when you are the last table, whatever are left that’s it. Disappointed as the stir fry noodles was finished and when asked if there are more noodles, no answer was provided. Do hope next time you can cater for all the guest. Please advise all guest to put mosquito repellent as we were bitten by mosquitoes on our legs. Great and beautiful pictures taken by the staff and it’s digital, sent link to your phone and pictures can be downloaded for free. Thank you. Memories will treasure. Great performances and talented staff. Love the musics and dances. Highly recommended. Mahalo.
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
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Thank you for your review. I apologize for not focusing on speaking Japanese. If you come back someday, there will be a free star show for two people. Aloha.
レビューしていただきありがとうございます。申し訳ありませんが、日本語を話すことに重点を置いていませんでした。いつかまた戻ってきたら、2 人分の無料スター ショーがあります。アロハ