All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

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。

The fireworks on Friday ended in the blink of an eye, but it was very pleasant to watch and became a great memory. It was fun to enjoy drinks together while being on the yacht.

金曜の花火はあっと言うまに終わりましたがとても心地よく見られて良い思い出になりました。ヨットの中も飲み物を飲みながら皆で盛り上がって楽しかったです

One of the highlights of our trip! Great atmosphere and staff. We had 6 of us ages 22-26 and it was a blast!

I had a reservation starting at 5:00 PM, but for some reason, I was guided to a course starting at 5:30 PM and ended up waiting on the beach for an hour feeling anxious. This year in Hawaii seems to be quite cold, and I think it would be tough without a somewhat thick jacket on the water. In fact, there were people wearing thin down jackets. We wore hoodies, but we ended up putting on the windbreakers we had brought as a backup while on the water. Although you won't get splashed by waves, you do have to enter the water when boarding and disembarking, so if you're wearing long pants or a long skirt, it's better to wear something that can be rolled up to above the knees. The reception and everything else is in English. During our time there, about 80% of the guests were from English-speaking countries, except for six Japanese people and a family of four from Korea. Before boarding, there is a photo service that takes pictures without asking, and after disembarking, you're encouraged to purchase them for around $20. For some reason, even though we had our pictures taken, we ended up with none. The sailing itself was wonderful, and even while enjoying drinks on the water, I didn't feel seasick and had a great time.

17:00からを予約していたのですが、なぜか17:30からのコースを案内され、不安なまま1時間砂浜で待つことになりました。
今年のハワイはかなり寒いようで、海上ではやや厚手の上着がないとつらいと思います。実際、薄手のダウンを着ている人もいました。私たちは、パーカーを着ていましたが予備で持っていたウインドブレーカーを海上では着ていました。波をかぶったりすることはないのですが、乗船と下船には水の中に入るので、長ズボンやロングスカートを着用する場合は、膝上までたくし上げられるものにしたほうがいいと思います。受付その他全て英語対応です。私たちの時は、日本人６人と韓国人家族４人以外の8割方は英語圏の方でした。乗船前に、写真を撮るサービスがあり有無を言わさず撮られ、下船後に20ドルくらいで購入を勧められます。私たちはなぜか撮影したにもかかわらず、写真がないという…。セーリング自体はとても素晴らしく、海上でアルコールを飲みながらでしたが酔うこともなく楽しめました。

Had a great time from the time of pick up all throughout to the Center , the driver and the assistant Cousin Vette was funny and very knowledgeable of the culture since he was from Samoa . It was a great experience to learn about different cultures and histories inside the Polynesian Cultural Center, glad we added this to our bucket list

At first, I thought it wouldn't be much since the price was low, but the crew was great at getting everyone excited. Even though I couldn't speak Japanese, it didn't matter; they worked hard to engage us with gestures. There were many foreigners, but we could all enjoy the experience together. When the fireworks went off, the excitement peaked again.

It was truly fun, and if I come to Hawaii again, I definitely plan to join this again.

最初は　値段も安いし
たいしたことはない　だろうと思って
乗り込みましたが
クルーの方々の盛り上げ方がうまい。
日本語が通じないけど　そんなの関係なく
一生懸命　身振り手振りで盛り上げてくれる
外人が多かったけど
知らない人たちと一緒に盛り上がれる
花火が打ちあがると
またまた大盛り上がり

本当に楽しくて
また　ハワイにきたら
次も絶対乗ろう思っています。

We loved it. They were very nice to us on board. Thank you again

Beautiful flowers, friendly and helpful greeter and guide.

Tour guide outstanding. Exceeded all our needs and provided excellent guide service and advice. Treated us special from the moment we met until our departure. Thanks very much for translating Chinese for my wife and daughter and making their experience memorable. Had the best time ever! Definitely need to do this again with same guide. Thank you!

I was satisfied with everything.
From the transportation to the service on the boat,
seeing the sunset and Waikiki from the sea, and finally even spotting a whale made for a very enjoyable time.
The staff's response was also wonderful.

全てに満足でした
送迎から船内でのサービス
夕日や海からのワイキキ、最後にクジラまで見れて、とても楽しい一時でした。
スタッフの方達の対応も素晴らしかったです。

We booked the sunset dinner cruise as a last minute activity for the final day of our trip. We booked the buffet tickets and made our own way to and from the venue. What a fantastic time! The food was great with a good selection, the live music and entertainment was fun and engaging, and the sunset views were spectacular. This was an excellent way to round off our trip and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

I learned that fireworks are launched every Friday, so I made a reservation for Friday. At the meeting point, Mai Tai, we were able to watch the sunset before departure, and the fireworks viewed from the boat while enjoying drinks were very beautiful. It was also great to see the night view of Hawaii from the sea. When getting on and off the boat, you might get wet, so it's a good idea to bring a towel and prepare for getting wet.

毎週金曜日に花火があがる情報を知り、金曜日に予約をとりました。集合場所のマイタイでは、出航前に夕日を見る事ができ、お酒を飲みながら船で見る花火はとてもキレイでした。また海からみるハワイの夜景も見れたので良かったです。船から乗り降りする時は濡れるので、タオルと濡れても大丈夫な用意しておいた方が良いです。

We went on the Friday 21 and over sunset cruise.
The crew was great, the drinks were great, the people on the cruise were great and the weather was great. We will go again the next time in Waikiki.
I know a lot of greats, but the cruise was great.

The weather was exceptionally good for February, and we were able to see the sun setting beautifully on the horizon until the very end. It was the best. The staff were friendly, and although there was only one other group of Japanese guests with us, they were very attentive and provided polite service.

天候が2月ながら非常に良く太陽が水平線にしずむのが最後まできれいに見えました。最高でした。 スタッフも気さくで日本人は我々ともう1組だけでしたが、良く気がつき丁寧な対応をしてくれました。

The captain and bartender were very personable, energetic and went out of their way to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves.

This was my third trip to Hawaii, and this time I chose the Rock-a-Hula show among many options. As the largest show in Waikiki that fuses Polynesian culture with rock, it was truly a wonderful experience. The backstage monitor tour I participated in was all VIP treatment, which was very moving.

First, we were guided to the green room where we received a welcome drink. Then, during the backstage tour, we were taken to areas not usually accessible, where we learned about the performers' costumes and props. We even got to wear some of the decorations used in the Polynesian show for photos, which was quite touching when I saw the pictures later.

The stage setup was fantastic, and the live band was powerful. Being seated in the front row center, I was completely drawn into the show. The performances of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson's songs and dances were so incredible that I almost thought they were the real deal.

The fire show was also more impressive from the front row than when I saw it previously. The delicious dinner and the photo gift added to the overall satisfaction, making it feel worth more than the price paid.

今度で3度目のハワイ旅行で、今回は数あるショーの中でロック・ア・フラショーを選択しました。ポリネシアとロックを融合させたワイキキ最大のショーと
いう名の通り大変素晴らしいショーでした。その中でも今回エントリーしたバックステージ付きのモニターツアーはすべてがVIP待遇で感動しました。
先ずはグリーンルームに案内され、ウエルカムドリンクがあり、その後バックステージツアーで、普段見ることが出来ない舞台裏に案内され、出演者の衣装や小道具の説明受け、そしてポリネシアショーで使う飾り物を頭につけて頂き
写真撮影をしてくれました。後でその姿をみて少し感激しました。
舞台装置も素晴らしく生バンドも迫力があり、VIP待遇ということで席も最前列の真ん中でしたので、ショーに引き込まれました。
ロックショーのエルビスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソンの歌とダンスは大変すばらしく一瞬本物にかと思うほどのレベルだと思います。
ファイヤーショーも最前列のため以前見た時より迫力を感じました。
美味しいディナーに写真のプレゼントも付き料金以上の満足感です。

First of all, the sunset was truly beautiful.
The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean side was also impressive.

The captain and the bartender were both lively and made great drink recommendations, which made for a fun experience!

I was able to chat with various people on the boat, and I'm grateful for the wonderful encounters. ^^

まず、夕日が本当に綺麗に見えました。
海側からみるワイキキの街やダイアモンドヘッドも見応えがありました。

船の操縦士さんもバーテンダーさんもノリが良くて、オススメのお酒を作ってくれたりして、楽しく過ごすことができました！

船上のいろいろな方とお話しもできて、素敵な出会いに感謝です^^

There is another dinner cruise available, but since the hotel pickup is charged separately, I chose the Majestic, which includes the pickup fee. The hotel pickup was on time, which surprised me since it's usually late.

I was a bit concerned about the quality of the food with the free drinks, but I was satisfied with both the quantity and quality. The variety of drinks was comparable to business class.

Enjoying champagne and wine on the deck of the ship while gazing at Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head is the ultimate luxury. We even got to see whales.

As it gradually got darker, the sight of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head bathed in the sunset made me truly feel like I was in Hawaii.

もう一つ別のディナークルーズがありますが、ホテル送迎が有料なので、送迎料込みのマジェスティック号を選びました。ホテルの迎えは定刻通りで、遅れるのが普通なので、びっくりしました。
フリードリンクで食事の質がちょっと心配でしたが、量・質ともに満足できました。飲み物もビジネスクラス並みにいろんな種類がありました。
船のデッキでシャンパンやワインを飲みながら、ワイキキ海岸・ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めるのは最高の贅沢ですね。鯨も見ることが出来ましたよ。
だんだん暗くなって、ワイキキ海岸・ダイヤモンドヘッドが夕日に染まる光景は、ハワイに来たことを実感させてくれます。

The scenery was really beautiful, just as everyone has commented, and I felt it was worth going. I was able to talk to various people, and it was fun. However, the music playing on the boat was loud and echoed a bit in my head, which was unfortunate. I thought it would have been nicer if the volume had been a little lower.

景色はみなさんコメントしてる通り本当に綺麗で行って良かったあ〜て感じでした
色んな人とも話せるし、楽しかったです
ただ船で流れている音楽がうるさくて少し頭に響いてしんどかったのが残念でした
もう少し音量小さければ気持ちかったかなあーと思ってしまいました

This was my second time on a catamaran to see the fireworks on Friday. The luxurious experience of watching fireworks from the sea will remain a cherished memory of my trip to Hawaii. I participated with my parents in their 70s, and they enjoyed it as well. The daytime catamaran is nice, but the night experience is also great as you can see the starry sky. However, it's unfortunate that since alcohol is a free drink, there are many people who get drunk, and some use the restroom with the door wide open, so it might be better to sit far from the restroom.

金曜日の花火を見るカタマランは二度目です。
海から花火を見る贅沢な時間が、ハワイ旅行の思い出として残ります。
70代の両親を連れての参加でしたが、両親も楽しんでいました。
日中のカタマランも良いですが、夜の参加も星空が見れて、とてもよいです。
ただ残念なのは、アルコールがフリードリンクになるので、酔っ払ってる方が多く、トイレも扉を開けっぱなしで使ったり、かなりタチの悪い人もいるので、トイレから遠い席に座った方が良いかもしれません。

Amazing tour!! Captain Brad, Adam, and Chris did a great job pointing out whales. We saw 6 including a baby. Beautiful sunset made the trip even more special. The boat was spotless and comfortable. The food was good and they had a good selection of trips. The boat trip on the catermaran was fun and it wasn’t too crowded. Highly recommend this tour!

This was my second trip to Hawaii in about 30 years. It was my first time visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. The shuttle bus took about 90 minutes to travel 60 kilometers from Waikiki to the center. Our guide was a lovely Japanese girl who kept us entertained with fun topics the whole way.

As for dinner, I'm sorry! It didn't suit my taste. The mashed potatoes, couscous, and crab were delicious, though. The overall flavor was quite rough, which was disappointing. However, all the staff were really nice, and the atmosphere was comfortable.

Unfortunately, the weather was a letdown! It rained heavily. Because of that, I couldn't enjoy shopping; it was cold, I got wet, and I didn't have a towel. Having wet feet was quite tough, and it was cold. It's best to prepare something warm depending on the weather!

But! The show was truly amazing, more than enough to overshadow all the negatives! It depicted birth, growth, departure, love, marriage, battles, the death of loved ones, forgiveness, the birth of children, and the ongoing cycle of human life, love, and family—Ohana.

In the final scene, I was in tears. It was wonderful! Even though it wasn't in Japanese, the message came through clearly. I'm really glad I went! Mahalo~❣️

30年ぶりくらいの2回目のハワイ。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターへは、初めてでした。
送迎バスでワイキキから60キロ離れたセンターまで、約90分近く。ガイドさんは可愛らしい日本人のお嬢さん。道中ずーっと楽しい話題で退屈させることなく運んでくれました。
、、、って、私は、午前中、ダイヤモンドヘッドへワンデイパス使ってバスで行って登山してきた疲れもあって爆睡してしまってましたが、相方かきっちり聴いてました。^_^

ディナーはですねー、ごめんなさいね！
わたしの口には合いませんでした。
美味しかったのはマッシュポテトとクスクスと蟹。かな。笑、、仕方ないなーって、思えない程ざっくりしたお味でござりました。が、スタッフさんはみーんないい感じで、居心地はよかったです。
残念だったのは天候！雨でした。
大雨。だから、ショッピングを、楽しむどころじゃなく、寒い、濡れる、タオルない。足が濡れたまんまは結構つらかった。そして、寒い。
天候によって羽織るものなど待つべし！です。
でも！ショーはほんまにほんまにほんまに、マイナス面全てを包み込んでまだ余るくらい良かった！
誕生、成長、旅立ち、恋、結婚、戦い、愛する人の死、許し、子どもの誕生、繰り返し続く人の営みの中にある、愛、家族、Ohana
最後のシーン、涙溢れました。素晴らしい！
日本語じゃないけど、充分伝わります。
ほんとに行って良かった！マハロ〜❣️

This was a wonderful experience! Whale watching was great. Brad, Adam, and Chris were very friendly. They were helpful pointing out where the whales were. We saw 5 or more whales. Even a baby. The boat is clean and comfortable. Food was good and they had a good selection of drinks. Highly recommend this tour!

This was a great cruise. It was very relaxing. The catamaran was well-maintained and clean...even the bathroom!
The crew, Captain Brad, Chris, and Adam were very friendly. They offered to take pictures, informed us about the area and Were very quick to spot Whales.
The food was good, particularly the spring rolls.
The sunset was beautiful!
The captain did a good job making sure that we were able to have the best view of the sunset. We saw several Whales, including a juvenile.
The drinks were delicious.
Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket if going in February.

Worth it! I was always skeptical about going on dinner cruises and did not know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. To start off, the crew really does go above and beyond to ensure a perfect experience. You start the evening off with a Bellini toast and some delicious appetizers on the top, back deck where there is a ukulele player and a hula dancer. From there they take your party to your table on the inside top deck of the ship. Throughout the course of 7 course dinner, which was amazing, there are musicians playing. The music was perfect for dinner. Not too loud but made for a very enjoyable, entertaining evening. I would recommend the 5-star dinner for couples more than families with children. While it is enjoyable for the whole family, the ambiance make for an exceptionally romantic and memorable evening in Hawaii with that special someone.

Exploring Oahu can be so much fun and Germaine's Luau is one of them! Mind you, I have been to mostly all the Luaus on the island but not for Germaine's. I was only convinced to try when many of my "social media" friends were posting and saying good things about it.
I'm a local resident here, and three of my friends from the mainland came to visit so we decided to join the Luau. They took the bus transportation from Waikiki provided by Germaine's and I drove to meet them there. I checked-in half hour early which gave me ample time to explore around the area and take photos. It’s actually a very nice place! Beautiful private beachfront setting with a view of the spectacular sunset!
We ordered the Hibiscus Package which included 3 drink tickets that I was given immediately at the time of check-in. We had a nice center seating section, which provided a better viewing of the Polynesian entertainment. On our way to the bar and to the buffet line, my friends and I decided to leave our sandals under our bench table and went barefoot through the sand because it was difficult to walk in. It was still a fun night, your feet touching the sand makes it a unique Luau experience.
Their drinks..I think their cups are small but since I got 3, it was just good enough for me! The food was delicious, and lots of Polynesian entertainment! All of my expectations were met. Definitely recommended.

Had a great time cruising and enjoying the drinks included in the price of the ticket. Even saw a pod of spinner dolphins swimming and dancing along side us. The special drink consisted of pop juice and rum and was super tasty. Crew was very friend,day and helpful. Highly recommend.

First time I went on a boat, first time eating lobster, first time in Hawaii! Everything was perfect from A to Z!

Once again, I went on the boat. My wife wasn't very enthusiastic because she got seasick last year, but maybe the seasickness medicine worked, as she enjoyed watching the fireworks while drinking beer. I really like the view of the fireworks and the night scenery from here. Also, when I look up, I can see Orion beautifully. You should try it at least once.

This year, I knew the weather wouldn't be good, so the raincoat from the 100 yen shop came in handy. It doesn't let the wind through, so it was useful in various places. I think I will probably participate again next time.

またまた、乗りました。妻は昨年、船酔いしてしまいあまり乗り気ではなかったけども船酔い止めの薬が効いたのか、ビールを飲みながら、花火を鑑賞してました。私はここから見る花火と夜景が気に入ってます。また、上を見上げるとオリオン座が綺麗に見えます。一度、体験してみてください。
今年は、天気が良くないとわかっていたので、百均ショップのレインコートが役に立ちました。風も通さないので、いろんな場所で活躍。
多分、次回も参加すると思います。