All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Once it started, the performances continued non-stop. There were parts that engaged the audience and created a lively atmosphere, making it a very enjoyable and quick experience!

始まったらノンストップで演目が続きます。観客を巻き込んで盛り上げる部分もあり、とても楽しいあっと言う間の時間でした！

This was so fun! The vibes were immaculate. Beautiful views, great music, open bar, and a fun a** crew. Definitely doing this again next visit.

My husband and I surprised my parents with a lei greeting in the airport upon our arrival in Honolulu, Oahu. Our greeter was wonderful and the leis were beautiful! I especially loved the leis the guys are wearing, they were so unique. Perfect start to any Hawaiian vacation!

The show was very good, the food not so much especially for the price. A lot of walking. A long drive from Waikiki in traffic.

This cruise was lovely! The 2 attendants on the boat were amazing. Super fun and personable, constantly making sure everyone was having a good time. The views were amazing! Highly recommend for a fun date night or group!

I attended with my elderly mother in a wheelchair. When I informed the theater staff about the wheelchair, they kindly escorted us to our seats, and after the show, they brought the wheelchair back to our seats. Their attentive service was very helpful.

高齢の母と車椅子で参加しました。　車椅子と当日劇場スタッフに伝えると　席まで連れて行ってくださり　ショーが終わると　また席まで車椅子を運んでくださいました。とても丁寧な対応で　助かりました。

It was a 90-minute show, and it was an overwhelming performance that both adults and children enjoyed. It was fun to buy popcorn in a cup before it started.

90分間のショーですが　圧倒されるパフォーマンスで　大人も子供も楽しるショーでした。
始まる前に　カップ入りのポップコーンを買ったりして楽しかったです。

Check-in was at 5 PM, and we were given three drink tickets per person and shown to our seats. Although the front row was fully booked at the time of reservation and we had the basic plan, we were seated at a two-person table on the edge of the third row, which had a good view. The waiters came by at just the right times to take drink orders and even offered to take photos, providing a pleasant service experience. At the end, the two leftover drink tickets were exchanged for cute paper packs of mineral water to take home.

During the time from check-in to the show, we observed the making of kapa and poi. The kapa-making demonstration had a bit of a line, but it was organized into small groups, and even if you didn't understand English, it was fun to see the cute hula girls up close. There was no making of na lawaia, but instead, there was a corner where they stamped your arm with a tattoo-like design. The show was scheduled to start at 7 PM, but in reality, singing and hula began around 6 PM and ended by 8:40 PM. It was nice that we could take photos with the performers at the end. Compared to the Hilton show I attended previously, the stage was smaller, but at the Hilton, there were a lot of people, leading to long lines for check-in, a buffet-style meal with more waiting, and shared large tables. Personally, I found this experience to be more satisfying.

17時にチェックイン、1人3枚のドリンクチケットを渡されて席に案内されました。予約時に前列確約が満席で基本プランでしたが、3列目端の２人席で見やすくてよかったです。ドリンクもウエイターがタイミングよく聞きに来てくれたり写真を撮ってくれたり、気持ちの良いサービスでした。最後に2枚余ったドリンクチケットはお持ち帰り用のかわいいミネラルウォーター紙パックと交換してくれました。チェックインからショーまでの時間はカパ作りやポイ作りを見学。カパ作りは少し並んで小グループごとに説明してくれる形式で英語がわからなくてもかわいいフラガールのお姉さん達を間近に見られて楽しかったです。ナ・ラワイア作りはなく、代わりに腕にタトゥーのようなのスタンプを押してくれるコーナーがありました。ショーは19時からと書いてありましたが、実際には18時台から歌やフラが始まり、20:40には終了でした。退場時に舞台出演者と写真が撮れるようになっていたのもよかったです。以前参加したヒルトンのショーに比べると小さめのステージでしたが、ヒルトンは人数が多くてチェックインに長蛇の列、食事はビュッフェに並びドリンクも取りに行かなければならず、席は大きなテーブルで相席だったので、自分的にはこちらの方が満足度が高かったです。

VR has advanced. It felt like I was traveling between the surface and the deep sea, which was a strange sensation. I was also glad to see Diamond Head up close.

VRが進歩していました
地上と深海を行き来しているようで、不思議な感覚でした
ダイヤモンドヘッドも間近で見られて良かったです

The content exceeded my expectations. The acrobatic show was, of course, impressive, and there were also fun performances that involved the audience, creating a sense of unity throughout the venue.

期待を遥かに超える内容でした。
アクロバットなショーはもちろん、観客を巻き込んだ楽しい演出もあり、会場全体が一体感を持ってショーが行われていました。

I thought it was for kids, but adults can enjoy it too.
VR often makes me feel nauseous, and I'm not good with it, but this time I was fine.
I felt the progress of VR.

子供向けかと思いきや、大人でも楽しめました
VRは気持ちが悪くなりやすく、苦手でしたが、今回は大丈夫でした
VRの進歩を感じました

To be honest, I watched the show without much expectation, but it was a very packed show with hula, pop, and fire performances, and I really enjoyed it.

正直、あまり期待せず観覧したショーでしたが、フラからPOP、ファイヤーショーまで、とても盛り沢山なショーで楽しめました

I hardly speak any English, so I was very anxious at first. However, there were moments when Japanese was mixed in, and I really had a great time. The magic was also amazing! The conversation was lively, but since it was in English, I couldn't keep up with everything, and I truly regretted not studying English more. I really don't understand much English, but I had an incredibly wonderful time!

英語がほとんど話せないので、初めはとても不安でした。しかし、ところどころで日本語を混ぜでくださり本当にとても楽しい時間でした。マジックもとても素晴らしかったです！トークも軽快でしたが、英語だったため全てにはついていくことができず、英語を勉強しておけばよかったと心から後悔しました。
本当にほとんど英語がわからないですが、非常に素晴らしい時間を過ごせました！！

Everything was perfect. Perfect Crew, perfect boat, perfect ocean ...... and perfect drinks.
MAHALO
Marek and Joanna from Poland

There are tours for all of Pearl Harbor, but there are no standalone tours just for the Aviation Museum. You have to go directly to the site, but this time I was helped by getting tickets that couldn't be obtained from the official page.

パールハーバーの全部ツアーはあるが航空博物館だけというか3つの単独ツアーがない中現地へは直接行かなければ行けませんが今回は公式ページでは取れないチケットを取ってもらい助かりました

Our dinner cruise was nothing short of exceptional. The vessel was spacious, ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride without any hint of seasickness. Boarding and disembarking were seamless, and despite the ship’s size, the atmosphere felt intimate rather than crowded. The meal was beautifully prepared and flavorful, complemented by lively entertainment. Our server’s vibrant energy and warmth elevated the entire experience. The true magic, however, unfolded on deck—watching Waikiki’s shimmering skyline from the water as fireworks lit up the night sky. An unforgettable evening I would gladly repeat.

It was an emotional experience! I didn't expect to see it in Hawaii, but I would like to see it again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you.

感動の体験でした！
ハワイで見るとは思っていませんでしたが、またハワイにきたら見たいと思います。
ありがとうございます。

If you're going to Waikiki, I highly recommend this show, so I made a reservation before my trip. The quality of the dancers was high, and the story about the lei and the engaging service made for a very enjoyable time while feeling the breeze of Waikiki. It was a bit disappointing that the dining area was a bit far away, but there was a wide variety of delicious food to enjoy.

ワイキキに行くのなら是非このショーをと紹介されて、出発前に予約しました。
ダンサーのクオリティが高く、レイについてのストーリーと観客を盛り上げるサービス、ワイキキの風を感じながらとても楽しく良い時間を過ごせました。
食事を取りに行く場所が離れていたのが少し残念でしたが、料理の種類も多く美味しく頂きました。

It was an experience on Thursday. Unlike a cruise ship, the refreshing feeling was exceptional, and with all-you-can-drink options, it seemed that not just us, but all the passengers were enjoying themselves.

木曜日の体験でした。クルーズ船とは違い、爽快感が格別で、飲み放題であり、
当方のみならず、乗客みんなが楽しんでいるようでした。

Food 4/10
Show 10/10

Food can be better. Show is great and you should add the pictures at discounted as part of the deal.

First time in Hawaii for our family. We all enjoyed it, great dancing and music. Lots of energy and laughs from the host.

I have been to Cirque du Soleil several times, but this one was filled with Hawaiian traditions, and I thought it was really great!! I'm glad I got to see it in Hawaii!

シルクドゥソレイユは何回か行ったことありますが、今回のはハワイの伝統が詰め込まれていて、私の中ではとっても良かったです！！ハワイで観れてよかったです！

You can enjoy a luxurious experience of listening to stylish music while sipping on a Mai Tai and gazing at the ocean! Since we were the only Japanese people there, we were able to fully savor the trendy atmosphere from abroad! Although the staff didn't seem to speak Japanese, they were all very kind and attentive, checking in on drink refills, so even those who aren't confident in their English can have a great time!

おしゃれな音楽を聴き、マイタイを飲みながら海を眺める贅沢な体験ができます！
日本人は私たちしかいなかったのもあり、海外のおしゃれな雰囲気を存分を味わえました！スタッフさん達も日本語が話せる感じでは無かったですがみなさん親切で、ドリンクのおかわりなど気にかけてくださるので、英語に自信がない方でも楽しめますよ！

It wasn't a sunset on the horizon, but it was a tour that was more than satisfying! I also enjoyed the time spent chatting with the family from Georgia.

水平線のサンセットではありませんでしたが、充分満足できるツアーでした！
ジョージアから来た家族との会話も楽しい時間でした。

We thoroughly enjoyed the shows featuring Hawaiian dance, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and more, and my two granddaughters were extremely satisfied! The reason is that Elvis appears in the animated movie "Lilo & Stitch," which is currently very popular among little kids, and there are many of his songs featured in the film. So, my granddaughters, aged 6 and 3, were overjoyed to see someone who looked just like Elvis right in front of them. Of course, the hula dance was also wonderful! This event was great! Thank you very much.

ハワイアンダンス、プレスリー、マイケルジャクソン等々のショーを堪能して、孫娘2人は、大満足でした！
　その理由は、今、ちびっ子の間で、大人気のリロ&ステッチのアニメ映画の中に、プレスリーが出ているし、プレスリーの歌う曲が映画の中にいっぱいでているんです。だから、6才と3才の孫たちは、そのプレスリーのそっくりさんが目の前に出てきて、大喜びでした。
勿論、フラダンスも素晴らしかったですよ！本企画、良かったです！ありがとうございました。

It was the most affordable seat, but since the venue wasn't very large, I was able to see everything, which was great. There were tears, surprises, and laughter, making it an unforgettable 90 minutes!

1番リーズナブルな席でしたが、会場が広くない為、全体が見られてよかったです。
涙あり、驚きあり、笑いありであっという間の90分でした！

The voucher issued states that the check-in location is "Hilton Hawaiian Village - Mid-Pacific Conference Center Rooftop." I heard that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I planned to arrive early and wait on the rooftop for a good seat. However, even after the scheduled time, no reception staff or anyone else showed up, and the local contact number was unreachable as the business hours had ended. In the end, I just had to go down to the venue and check in directly after the scheduled time. Unfortunately, I ended up at the back of the line and couldn't get a good seat, which was very disappointing. The luau show itself was good.

発行されたバウチャーには、チェックイン場所が「ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ - ミッドパシフィック・コンファレンス・センター屋上」となっています。
席は先着順と聞いたため、良い席を取りたいと考え予定の時間より早く屋上に集合して待っていましたが、予定時間を過ぎても受付スタッフも誰も現れず、現地連絡先の電話番号も営業時間が終了しておりつながらず。結局時間を過ぎて会場まで下りて行って直接受付すればよいだけでした。おかげで列の最後の並んでよい席は取れず、大変残念でした。
ルアウショー自体はよかったです。

We enjoy the show lovely performance. Beautiful people and lovely music.

On July 19th, during our trip to Hawaii, my family and I (a party of 12) attended the Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula. Unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing experiences of our trip.

From the start, the event felt more like a tourist trap than a cultural celebration. The performers wore plastic grass skirts and danced on astroturf, which cheapened the experience and made it feel like a stylized imitation rather than a tribute to Hawaiian tradition.

The buffet was just as underwhelming. The meats were dry and chewy, and several of us left our meals half-eaten. We all ended up searching for food elsewhere after the show.

When purchasing tickets, we noted that they included premier seating for the show—something we specifically chose so the younger members of our group could engage and see the performance clearly. However, we were seated near the back with no explanation. The seating appeared entirely random, and there was no effort to honor the premier designation.

The show itself was bizarre. It was supposedly a journey through Hawaiian music and culture, but the execution was confusing. While we expected an Elvis tribute, it felt like a full concert with song after song. Then came a Michael Jackson impersonator performing Thriller and several other full-length songs. We learned during the show that he once performed at Aloha Stadium, but the connection felt forced and irrelevant. A few of us dozed off, while others sat in disbelief trying to make sense of it.

The performance dragged on far too long. With a tighter runtime and focus on authentic Hawaiian culture, it could have been enjoyable. The fire dancer was the highlight, but came too late to redeem the evening.

Overall, this luau was inauthentic, overpriced, and not worth it. We wouldn’t recommend it.

I watched from the cheap seats at the back, but I could see everything and the atmosphere was perfect; it was amazing. It felt like watching Olympic gymnastics with perfect technique and an engaging structure, making the hour and a half fly by. On the first day of my trip, I was a bit drowsy before the 5:30 PM start, but once it began, I was wide awake and enjoyed it until the very end. I definitely want to see it again next time.

奥の安い席で見ましたが、全体が見渡せ臨場感も申し分無く、最高でした。
オリンピックの体操競技を見ているような完璧な技術と飽きさせない構成であっと言う間の1時間半でした。旅行初日の17時30分開演で開演前はウトウトしてましたが始まると目ギンギンで最後までアット言うまで完走しました。次回も是非観たいです。