All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I received an email from Mr. T.S. about the family trip, and everyone was very happy! I definitely want to participate when we go during Golden Week.

家族旅行で、出かけたT.Sさんからメールで
皆さんたいへん喜ばれてました！
ゴールデンウィークに行く時は、是非参加して見たい。

Amazing! We were greeted by the most friendly lady, she had a big smile and was very sweet, she showed us to the baggage claim. I highly recommend this company. The lei we received was stunning!

The cruise lasted too long, and the buffet was disappointing. The fireworks that I had been looking forward to ended in an instant, leaving me feeling somewhat let down. The sunset was beautiful, but you can enjoy the sunset without being on the boat...

クルーズの時間が長すぎるのと、バイキングの内容が残念。待ちに待った花火はあっというまに終わり、なんだかな～という感じ。夕陽は綺麗でしたが、船に乗らなくても夕陽は眺められるし……

This was our first sailing experience in Hawaii and we were more than satisfied with the evening. From the boat, to the crew, to the food, and the sunset, everything was perfect. The 65' vessel was clean and spacious with plenty of room to walk around and take in the views from every direction. Diamond Head crater in the evening light was majestic and stunning.
Throughout the sail, the crew were all helpful and attentive. In addition to their regular duties of serving food and drinks and providing knowledge of marine life (we saw a whale!), they also played the role of photographers and were kindly willing to take pictures of guests with the beautiful sunset as the backdrop.
Also worth mentioning was the delicious food. If you're vegan or vegetarian, no need to fear! They were very accommodating and provided various options like tofu wraps, spring rolls, rice, potatoes, and steamed/sauteed tofu with veggies. I certainly did not leave hungry! And of course the exotic cocktails were refreshing and yummy.
The Makani Catamaran dinner cruise exceeded our expectations and left us eager to set sail again!

I took motion sickness medication, but it didn't help at all. The ride was quite bumpy. I didn't vomit, but I felt unwell, and even though there was an all-you-can-drink option, I couldn't finish my first drink. The high-energy voices of the other passengers and crew only made my nausea and headache worse. It's my own fault, but I will never participate again. I absolutely cannot recommend this for those who are prone to motion sickness or have concerns!

酔い止めを服用していきましたが、全然ダメでした。かなり揺れます。吐きはしませんでしたが気分不良で、飲み放題とのことですが、一杯目も飲みきれず。テンション高めな乗客とクルーの声で余計に嘔気と頭痛が悪化しました。自業自得ですが、二度と参加することは無いです。酔いやすい、もしくは心配な方には、絶対オススメできません！

I wanted to see the fireworks from the sea, but the night view of Waikiki and the starry sky away from the city lights were truly beautiful, and I was moved even without the fireworks. And of course, the fireworks were beautiful too.

Going barefoot and boarding during high tide can get you quite wet if the waves are not timed well. It's best to wear beach sandals and clothes that can get wet, like swimwear. My husband thought he was approaching the stairs when the waves receded, but he ended up soaked because of the incoming waves, and the material he was wearing was hard to dry, so he said he felt cold.

After disembarking, there is a shower in front where you can wash your legs.

花火を海上から見てみたい、が参加の理由でしたが、海から見えるワイキキの夜景と街の明かりから離れて見上げる星空が本当にきれいで、花火なしでも感動しました。
そしてもちろん花火もきれいでした。
裸足になるのと、満潮時の乗船で波のタイミングが悪いとかなり濡れます。ビーチサンダルと、下は水着等ぬれても良い格好で。夫は波が引いたタイミングで階段に近づいたつもりが寄せる波で下がずぶ濡れになり乾きにくい素材だったため寒いと言ってました。
下船後正面にシャワーがあるので脚は洗えます。

Watching the fireworks and enjoying the night view of Honolulu was amazing. However, it was cold. In March, I waded into the sea up to my shins at night to board the boat, and inside the boat, I was barefoot. The night sea breeze hit me directly, and by the time I disembarked, I was freezing. I think bringing a thicker jacket, using the restroom before boarding, and limiting fluid intake would make the experience even more enjoyable.

花火をみることができ、ホノルルの夜景も満喫し、それは最高でした。ただ、寒かったです。3月、夜の海にひざ下まで浸かり乗船し、船の中は裸足。夜の海風をモロに受けて、下船するころには体が冷え冷えでした。厚めの上着持参、乗船前にトイレ、なるべく水分は控えめにすると、より楽しめると思います。

I participated in the tour because I was intrigued by everyone's reviews. Since we were a group of over ten people, including my 3-year-old child and parents over 70, I was worried whether everyone would enjoy it, but in the end, it was an exciting show for both kids and adults. The fire dance in the final act was particularly overwhelming! At first, I was confused because the narration was all in English, but in front of the performers' powerful performances, language didn't matter. It was a show that satisfied everyone. I recommend it to everyone, regardless of age.

One downside (which was our scheduling mistake) is that we returned to Waikiki after 10 PM, and since we participated on the first day of our arrival when we were sleep-deprived, my little child was extremely groggy by the time we got to the hotel. However, after a good night's sleep, they were back to normal (laughs). Please keep that in mind.

皆様のクチコミで気になってツアーに参加しました。
3歳の子供から70歳オーバーの父母を含む10名以上の団体であったため、全員が楽しめるか不安でしたが、終わってみれば子供から大人まで大興奮のショーでした。特に最終盤のファイヤーダンスには圧倒されます！！全て英語でのナレーションのため最初は？？？となりましたが、演者の方々の迫力あるパフォーマンスの前では言葉なんて関係ありません。全員が大満足のショーです。年齢関係なく皆さんにおすすめします。
一つだけ難点を言えば（我々のスケジュールミスですが）ワイキキ帰着が22時以降となるのですが、寝不足の到着初日に参加したためホテル到着時には小さな子供は非常にグロッキーになっていました。一晩寝れば元気になっていましたが(笑)。その点だけご注意ください。

Last year, I went on a sunset sailing trip on the catamaran, but this year there were light snacks (which turned out to be quite filling!) along with a welcome drink (champagne) and free drinks (unlimited alcohol). However, you must wear an armband to enjoy the free drinks! I was a bit disappointed that the communication and handover were not thorough, but the cruise itself was fantastic. I highly recommend it to everyone.

昨年はカタマラン号にてのサンセットセーリングでしたが今年は軽食（軽食との事でしたが結構なボリュームがあり満腹になります！）にウェルカムドリンク（シャンパン）にフリードリンク（アルコール飲み放題）との事でした。
ただフリードリンクにはアームバンドを付けていなければダメ！とのことでした。連絡、引継ぎが徹底されていなく少しがっかりでしたがクルーズ自体は最高でした。
皆さんにもお勧めします。

Best in town, great view, great crew, great cocktails

The boat was a little bit too crowded, but the dinner experience and the view of Waikiki were great.

We started with dinner, and then enjoyed hula, singing, and dancing with very quick costume changes. Even the impersonators sang like professionals. I was a fan of that nostalgic Elvis. The show was wonderful, and my hands turned red from all the applause.

ディナーから始まり、フラや歌、踊りなどとても素早い衣装替えで楽しみました。
そっくりさんでも歌はプロですね。懐かしいあのプレスリー。実はファンでした。
ショーが素晴らしくて、拍手で手が真っ赤になっちゃいました。

I chose this place based on its reputation, but...
The food was at the level of a rooftop beer garden.
The show had a nice atmosphere in the theater, but it was boring, and I left halfway through.
I can't understand the positive reviews from others.
I won't be coming back.

評判を呼んで選んでみましたが、、、、
食事も屋上のビアガーデンレベル。
ショーは劇場で雰囲気はあったものの、退屈で途中で退席してしまいました。
他の人の評判が理解できません。
再訪はないですね。

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages (Mai Tai, beer, wine, etc.) and soft drinks!! We were blessed with great weather and were able to enjoy the best sunset. It was also a fun time singing and dancing with cheerful foreigners. A luxurious experience!!

お酒類(マイタイ、ビール、ワインなど)とソフトドリンクも飲み放題！！
お天気にも恵まれ最高のサンセットを観ることができました。また、陽気な外国人とも歌って踊って楽しいひと時でした。贅沢な時間です‼︎

I heard great reviews from my colleague about her mother, so I made a reservation for my mother in her 70s. I was worried that we might get a bad seat since we arrived late, but we ended up with a very good table, the second one from the center. However, the area for those with meals isn't very spacious, so I think you can see the stage well from anywhere. Everyone's dancing and singing were top-notch and kept us entertained.

One point that didn't meet my expectations was that I thought there would be more hula dancing. The show has a stronger rock influence, so those who come expecting more hula might be disappointed. Elvis was cooler than the real thing! His singing was just like the original.

Michael was also great. I wasn't particularly a fan of Michael, but perhaps because I spent my middle and high school years enjoying Western music, it brought back memories and I was so moved that I ended up crying. I couldn't help but think, "Ah, Michael is alive!"

同僚のお母様がよかった！という評判をきいて、70代の母のために予約しました。遅れて着いたので、良くない席になってしまうのではと思いましたが、中央から二つ目のテーブルでとても良い席でした。ただ、食事付きの人が案内される場所はそんなに広い場所ではないので、どこからでもよくステージが見えると思います。みなさんダンスも、歌も一流で飽きさせない内容でした。
ですが１点期待から外れていたことといえば、もう少しフラを見られるかと思ってしまったことでした。フラよりロック色の方が強いショーなので、フラのほうを期待されて来られた方はがっかりするかも。
エルビスは本物よりもカッコいい！歌も本人そのものです。
マイケルもよかったです。私は特にマイケルのファンではなかったのですが、洋楽が好きな中高生時代を過ごしていたためか過去を思い出しかなり感激して泣いてしまいました。「ああ、マイケルが生きている！」そんな風に思えてなりませんでした。

To celebrate my eldest son's elementary school graduation, I came to Hawaii with four third graders. For everyone except me, it was their first time in Hawaii. I had been moved by the view from the second floor before, so I wanted my family to see it too, and this time, I reserved VIP seats to also celebrate the children's birthday. Since it was the first day in Hawaii, the kids were hit by sleepiness around the time the show started and ended up falling asleep. Even though I had ordered a birthday cake...

The show itself was amazing‼️ I should consider when to go again. The content was varied, and I want to go back✨

長男の小学校卒業を記念して、小学校３年生と４人でハワイに来ました。自分以外は初ハワイでした。前に２階席より見て感動をしていたので、家族にも見てほしく今回は子供の誕生日もかねてVIP席を予約しました。ハワイ初日とあり時差ぼけか子供はショーが始まる頃に睡魔におそわれ寝てしまいました。
バースデーケーキも頼んでいたのに……
ショー自体は最高でした‼️
行く日を考えるべき出した。
内容も変化しててまた行きたいです✨

I participated in this during my last trip to Hawaii and it was so great that I decided to join again without hesitation! Since it was March, which is winter in Hawaii, we couldn't see a beautiful sunset because it was cloudy, but it still became a fun memory. There were only Japanese participants like us, but we had plenty of fun.

前回のハワイ旅行の時に参加してとても良かったので、今回も迷わず決めました！3月というハワイの冬季だったからか、曇りで綺麗なサンセットは見れませんでしたが楽しい思い出になりました。日本人参加者は私たちのみでしたが十分楽しめます。

The prices are reasonable, and there is an all-you-can-drink option for both alcohol and soft drinks. The staff members are friendly and easy to get along with. Above all, the sunset view from over the ocean is amazing! I want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.

金額もリーズナブルで、アルコールやソフトドリンクが飲み放題です。スタッフの方々もフレンドリーでその場に馴染みやすいです。何と言っても海の上から見るサンセットは素晴らしい！次回のハワイでも参加したいです。

I always rely on Veltra's optional tours. Previously, I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center during the day, so this time I wanted to see the night fire show. We booked a tour for six people on the evening of our arrival in Honolulu. During the journey, our guide shared the story behind the performance, so I was able to understand and enjoy it in English. With over 100 participants, the performances were stunning and captivating. The hour and a half show flew by. I highly recommend it. The buffet before the show was also luxurious, featuring crab, roast beef, and desserts, which left us very satisfied. It was great that it was a limited-time offer at just $26!

いつも、ベルトラさんのオプショナルツアーでお世話になっております。
以前は、昼間のポリネシアカルチャーセンターに行ったので、今回は夜のファイヤーショーを観たくて、ホノルル到着の日の夕方からのツアーを６名で申し込みました。
行く道中で、ガイドさんから、ストーリーの内容を聞いていたので、英語でも何とか理解して鑑賞出来ました。総勢１００名以上で、次々とパフォーマンスを繰り広げ、圧巻でした。１時間半ショーがあっという間でした。是非お勧めします。
ショーの前のビュッフェも、蟹やローストビーフやデザートなど豪華で大満足。
期間限定で２６＄も安かったのも、良かったです！

The canoe show and night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, as well as the hula lessons, were very enjoyable. Our guide, Kelina, was knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and informative. I felt that the bus driver's driving was quite wild, and I hope that can be improved. Overall, it was a highly satisfying tour.

ポリネシアンセンターのカヌーショウとナイトショウ、フラのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。ガイドのケリーナさんが知識豊富でとても楽しく為になる内容のツアーでした。バスの運転手さんの運転がかなりワイルドでそこだけは改善してほしいと思いました。トータルでは最高に満足度の高い内容のツアーでした。

Last time, I couldn't board because I didn't make a reservation, so this time I booked in Japan.

On the day of the cruise, it coincided with the last day of the Honolulu Festival (fireworks festival), and I received a notice that the cruise would be temporarily canceled. However, it changed to a notice saying that there would be restrictions on the roads due to the festival, so please be careful... What a relief...

Finally, the long-awaited cruise! From the commemorative photo before boarding to spotting whales during the voyage, it was thrilling... Above all, the open bar was the best. The homemade Mai Tai was amazing!! The MC was fantastic too!!

I felt that wearing clothes that could get wet and, depending on the season, a windbreaker was necessary. The person next to me looked super cold in a T-shirt and hot pants...

I definitely think it will be a memorable experience...

I highly recommend it.

前回は予約せずに行ったので乗船出来ませんでしたので、今回は日本で
予約をしました。

当日はホノルルフェスティバルの最終日（花火大会）と重なり
一時クルージングが中止になると連絡が有ったが、中止ではなく
フェスティバルで道など規制があるので注意して下さいとの連絡に
変わりました。。。。一安心・・・・

それで待ちにまったクルージングですが、乗船前の記念写真から
航海中、鯨も偶然見られ感激。。。。
何よりオープンバーが最高でした。
自家製マイタイも最高！！
ＭＣも最高！！

濡れても良い服装と時期によってはウィンドブレーカが必要と感じました。
隣の方はＴシャツにホットパンツで超寒そうでした。。。

絶対に記念になると思います。。

お勧めします。

This was my fourth time in Hawaii, and having previously experienced sunset dinner cruises like the Star of Honolulu, I wanted to enjoy the sunset in a different way, so I joined this course. Fortunately, the weather was great, and I was able to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Unlike the dinner cruises, this experience had a wild feel to it, allowing me to fully enjoy the sense of being abroad. However, everything from the reception to the staff guidance on board was in English, and the ratio of Western guests was quite high, so the way the atmosphere built up on the ship was different from what I'm used to as a Japanese person, which made me feel a bit out of place. Nevertheless, I had a great time overall! I highly recommend it.

4度目のハワイで、過去にスターオブホノルルなどのサンセットディナークルーズも体験しましたので、何か違う方法でサンセットを楽しみたいと思い
このコースに参加しました。幸いお天気にも恵まれてとてもきれいな夕日も楽しめました。ディナークルーズとは違い、ワイルドな感じでより外国に来た感を満喫できました。ただし、受付、船上でのスタッフの案内もすべて英語、乗船客も欧米の方の比率がとても高く、船上での盛り上がり方が日本人とは違うので少々ノリについていけないというか、アウウェイ感は高いです。
しかし、それも含めてとても楽しめました！おススメです。

The stage was impressive with dance and storytelling woven throughout several acts! On the day of the event, it was a bit chilly for late February, so a long-sleeved outer layer was necessary.

It was a dinner and show only at night, but the dedicated explanations and guidance from the students in the car made the somewhat long journey feel worthwhile, as we got to hear stories from those living in Hawaii!

There's a superstition or urban legend that says if you see a rainbow, you'll be able to come back to Hawaii, and if you see a double rainbow, you'll be able to live in Hawaii.

The Polynesian Cultural Center certainly seems to be large in scale, and I thought I would like to take my time to stroll around and explore it next time.

Everyone has different feelings about it, but I found the buffet to be delicious! While it doesn't quite have the Japanese-style fusion of Western and Japanese cuisine, I think that anyone without particular dislikes would find it generally tasty. I particularly enjoyed the moist purple taro bread.

ダンスありストーリーあり
いくつかの幕の中で物語が紡ぎだす
ステージは圧巻でした‼︎
当日は2月下旬の少しだけ肌寒い陽気
長袖羽織ものが必要な感じでした。
夜のみのディナーとショーでしたが
車中の学校の生徒さんの懸命な説明と案内
少々長い道中も単なる移動にあらずといった
感じでハワイ在中の方の話が聞けました！
迷信というか都市伝説で。。
レインボーが見れたらハワイにまた来れる
ダブルレインボーが見れたらハワイに住める
みたいですよ〜笑
ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターは
確かに規模が大きいようで、次回は
ゆっくり散歩の様に見てみたいと思いました。
人それぞれ感じ方が違うようですが
ブュッフェ、すべて口に合いましたよ！
日本の様な和洋という訳にはいきませんが
特別好き嫌いがない人なら全体的に
美味しくいけると思います。私はタロイモの
紫のパンがしっとりとしてて気に入りました

This tour includes a full course with a VIP backyard plan. The participation card gives a special feeling, and we had photo opportunities with stars and champagne. The guide was very enthusiastic and made the tour enjoyable while we explored the backyard! They were also proactive in taking photos in front of the headpieces and instruments. After finishing the tour, we went to the venue, where our seats were right at the front of the central stage. Depending on the number of participants, I think VIP courses usually have front-row seats. The content of the show was also very satisfying! Elvis and Michael were the main acts, and the quality of each was high! I believe the song choices were mostly familiar, and the female singer's performances in between featured famous sounds, which made me feel like I was in Hawaii. The scale of the show has a luxurious private atmosphere! I recommend it for any part of your Hawaii trip—at the beginning, during, or at the end! The course meal and alcohol exceeded expectations! The Blue Hawaii and strawberry cocktails were delicious!

参加はこのツアーでのフルコース
VIPバックヤード付きのプランです。
参加証のカードから特別感があり、
スターと写真撮影&シャンパン
バックヤードを見て回る際も案内人が
一生懸命楽しませてくれました‼︎
ヘッドドレスや楽器前での写真も進んで
撮ってくれます。一通り終えたのち会場に
行きますが席も中央ステージ一番前。
参加組数にもよると思いますがVIPコース
ならばたいてい前の席になりそうですね。
肝心のショーの内容も大満足です★
エルビスとマイケルがメインで
それぞれのクオリティが高い‼︎‼︎
歌はほぼ聴いたことあるチョイス
だったかと思いますよ合間合間の
女性の方の歌も有名サウンドでしたので
ハワイに来たなぁと浸れました
規模的にプライベート空間な贅沢ショー
といった良さがあります！！ハワイ旅行の
最初、途中、最後のどこでもおススメです！
コース料理もアルコールも予想以上に◯‼︎‼︎
ブルーハワイとストロベリーカクテル美味‼︎

I was able to enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking the hotels and beaches of Waikiki, as well as Diamond Head.

Since it had rained earlier, there was a rainbow, and I was lucky enough to see a whale spouting water, making for a fulfilling time.

ワイキキのホテルやビーチ、ダイアモンドヘッドを一望でき綺麗な夕日を楽しむことができました。

雨が降った後だったので虹が出ていたり
運良くクジラの潮吹きも見れたりと充実した時間を過ごすことができました。

We started with sightseeing in the morning and entered the center at 1 PM. The daytime shows and the park tour were enjoyable, and both lunch and dinner were delicious. I watched the night show from the front row center and was moved to tears by the dancers' powerful performance. I will definitely go again next time. Thank you very much to the guide who took care of us during this tour. I hope to see you again next year.

午前中の観光から始まり１３時にセンターに入りました。
昼間のショーも園内ツアーも楽しく、ランチやディナーは美味しく、ナイトショーは、前列中央で見ましたがダンサーの皆さんの迫力に感動し、涙が出ました。
次回も必ず行きます。
今回のツアーでお世話になったガイドさん　本当にありがとうございました。
来年　またお会いできるといいです。

I participated with my girlfriend as a graduation trip. The food was delicious, and the pineapple, in particular, was exquisite. We took photos before boarding, and I was very satisfied with the service that offered data for around 1000 yen during the cruise! When I visit Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again.

卒業旅行として彼女と参加しました。
料理も美味しく、特にパイナップルは絶品でした
乗船前に写真を撮り、その後クルーズ中に1000円前後でデータをプレゼントというサービスも大変満足しました！
またハワイに訪れたときは、是非とも参加したいと思います。

I had a great time.
I think first-time visitors to Hawaii should definitely check it out.
Personally, I was captivated by the dancers♪
It was full of fun, so I highly recommend it to everyone!

楽しく過ごせました。
初めてハワイに行かれる方は
見ておいた方が良いと思いますよー。
個人的にはダンサーの方々に目を奪われてました♪
遊び心満載でしたので皆様も是非是非w

This is my third time, and I always enjoy the different content and songs each year. This year, I was moved by the female singer's voice. The fire show was also dynamic and thrilling; it was a lot of fun. Thank you very much.

三回目になりますが、毎年違う内容や歌に楽しませていただいてます。今年は女性の方の歌声に感動しました。火のショーもダイナミックでハラハラドキドキ楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I previously participated in a regular sailing to enjoy the sunset, so this time I signed up because I could see the fireworks on Friday night. Watching the fireworks from the boat was a different experience compared to viewing them from Waikiki Beach, and it was great. There was nothing obstructing the view, so I could see the fireworks clearly from the moment they launched and as they continued to go off one after another.

It was a bit disappointing that we stopped the boat early and stayed in the same spot for quite a long time to watch the fireworks. It gets chilly at night, so bringing a windbreaker was definitely the right choice.

以前は、サンセットを楽しむ通常のセーリングに参加したので、今回は金曜夜の花火が見られるということで申し込みました。
船上からの花火観賞は、ワイキキビーチから見るのとは、また違った感じで良かったです。何も遮るものがないので、花火が上がる瞬間から、次々と打ち上がる様子がよく見えました。
花火を見るため、早めに船を停めて結構長時間同じ場所に留まっていたのが、残念。
夜は冷え込むのでウィンドブレーカーは、持って行って正解でした。