All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Given I love history and being of pacific island descent I thoroughly enjoyed this. Tours were well versed and the halls had levels of knowledge and artefacts that were quite fascinating. The Kings Room also had an air of the Kings being in the room with you. Great for kids too as the science center very educational but enjoyable.

Epic is the word that comes to mind. We had the best time. It was more than we had anticipated. We have lived here for 11 years and this was our first time sailing with the Star Of Honolulu. The 5 Star dinner cruise with Live Jazz made our 14th anniversary that much more special. From the warm reception, meeting and greeting the Captain, the Ono pupu’s to the amazing 7 course meal and top notched entertainment we felt like royalty. You can’t beat the amazing sunset and whale sightings either. If you are looking to celebrate or just relax and take in the sights the Star Of Honolulu is definitely the thing to do.
We had a great and memorable time from start to finish. Mahalo Star Of Honolulu .

My husband and I had a spectacular time on this 5 star dinner cruise. We've lived here for 11 years and this was our first time experiencing the elegance and absolute superb 5 star dinning experience the Star of Honolulu offers. From start to finish everything was spectacular. We were treated like VIP's. We were greeted and warmly escorted to the boat where we partook of some extremely delectable pupu's while being serenaded by a Polynesian dancer and ukulele player. We were also introduced to the Captain of the ship and was afforded a photo op with him. As the evening progressed the boat set sail and the 7 course meal did not disappoint. We ate until our belly's were super tight. Did I mention the majestic sunset we watched from our window seats? Simply amazing! We also enjoyed the top shelf drinks that were apart of the menu. But not to worry if you are not an alcohol drinker there are many non-alcohol drinks to choose from.
This dinner cruise truly exceeded our expectations and we would wholeheartedly recommend the 5 star experience especially for that very special occasion. Its the perfect way to celebrate. It's kid friendly too. Mahalo Star of Honolulu for a very memorable anniversary! #14yrs

This cruise was a nice boat ride. All employees were friendly, welcoming and pleasant. The shuttle ride to the boat was on time and information shared by employees was clear. The buffet dinner was average. It seemed to take a while for serving dishes to be refilled and there was a shortage of utensils. The cruising of the boat was lovely, ample time to observe the sunset, fireworks. The major negative would be only two restrooms available for everyone. The live music was well done and very enjoyable.

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the evening show. The show HA: Breath of Life was entertaining and told a nice story while demonstrating the cultural talent and beauty of Polynesian cultures. We loved seeing all the different styles of dances from different Polynesian islands (Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, etc.) The set and backdrop were awesome! We greatly enjoyed the fire dancers! They were awesome!

We only pay for the General Admission and the Night Show Package (meal and villages activities not included), but we would suggest you to plan more time at this place! There are shops and eateries as well as a group of villages representing the cultures. Excellent opportunity to see a dance! The venue is clean and comfortable! Glad we took the trip up there!

On site, we learned there were other performances available during the day that showed the various island cultures, dances and dress. We were glad we saw HA because the dance included all those styles. We would have liked to had dinner at a food truck had we known the performance didn’t start until 7:30 PM. But we were able to still enjoy a good poke bowl at Tita’s Grill and delicious crepes from Delice Crepes (very good value for the price too). The timing allowed us to spend the day at North Shore and snorkel, then transition back to the Polynesian Cultural Center. This was a great way end a very enjoyable day.

The thrill of watching the fireworks from the sea on Friday was amazing!

However, the time spent anchored on the water was quite long and felt stretched out. I also think the Star of Honolulu cruise ship is better.

金曜日の花火を海上から見る醍醐味はありました！

しかしながら、海上に停泊する時間が長くて間延びしてしまいますね(^_^;)
あとクルーズ船についてはスターオブホノルルの方が良いと思います。

The night view and fireworks were beautiful and amazing. The all-you-can-drink menu was also rich with options like beer, champagne, and Mai Tai! I want to participate again.

夜景も花火も綺麗で最高でした。飲み放題のメニューもビールやシャンパンやマイタイ等豊富でした！また参加したいです。

I had an amazing time! The Mai Tai was delicious, and the staff were great at getting everyone excited! Above all, the sunset was beautiful, and we even saw a whale! There were three groups of Japanese and one Korean family, and we were able to blend in with the Westerners without feeling out of place! Everyone shared their seats, and we were able to take photos at the stunning viewpoint! This was my fourth time in Hawaii, and I will definitely participate again next time.

最高に楽しかったですマイタイも美味しく、staffも盛り上げ上手でした‼
何より夕日が綺麗で　おまけにクジラも現れました❗　日本人も３組　韓国人家族も1組おりそんなに違和感なく欧米人の中に溶け込む事が出来ました❗　皆で席を譲り合って絶景pointの撮影も撮ることが出来ました❗
４回目のハワイですが　次回も参加します

The meal was fairly good. And the stage performance "HA" Breath of Life was amazing. I didn't understand the words at all, but it was a very, very moving performance. I want to see it again. The tour itself was very rushed, and I could only enjoy the meal and the performance, so I wished I had time to stroll around the large garden leisurely.

食事はまあまあおいしかったです。そして舞台の「HA」Breath of Lifeが最高でした。言葉は全くわからないけれど、とてもとても感動する舞台でした。また見に行きたいです。ツアー自体がとてもあわただしく食事と舞台しか楽しめなかったので広い園のなかをゆっくりと見て回る時間がほしかったです。

i bought this as a gift for a family holiday, we had the best time on board and the crew were amazing!

We even managed to see 2 whales!

We had a thoroughly delightful evening. We had the all you can eat crab and purchased 1 bottle of wine.
The show was lovely and enthusiastically done. The tour and the meal was very well organized. This is a must do in Honolulu...

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the sailing adventure! The staff was funny and helped make it a great time with lots of laughs. We went with the all-you-can-drink option for a little extra and it was a great choice. Sail lasted an hour and a half which was plenty of time to drink enough to make it worth it. We enjoyed it so much that as soon as we got off the sail we went right up to the check-in umbrella and signed up for another sail the next day.

A full capacity of 49 passengers on board, with 7 Japanese people. There was all-you-can-drink beer, champagne, and cocktails. The fireworks were also well visible. Since there were no snacks provided, we brought our own.

満杯の49名乗船
内日本人は7名か？
ビールからシャンパン、カクテルもあり、飲み放題
花火も良く見えました。
スナック等がないので、私たちは持参で行きました。

If you go to Hawaii you must see the Polynesian Cultural Centre. The last time I was here was 38 years ago. A lot has changed, but it is still a must see. The ambassador guided tour got us to each presentation at the appropriate time. There is a huge amount of information about the background of the Polynesian people. My wife and I were amazed by the Ha, Breath of Life show and we really enjoyed the prime rib and crab leg dinner.
There is no alcohol at the Polynesian Cultural Centre but one day without was probably good for us anyway.

I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time in about 40 years. I don't remember much from back then, but I had the impression that it had changed in some way. The dancing was rough and not very synchronized, but I could feel the strength in it. The storytelling and expressiveness felt a bit lacking as well. However, the finale with the fire dance was great.

約40年ぶりにポリネシア文化センターに行きました。昔のことは良く覚えてませんが、何となく変わったなと言う印象でした。踊りは荒削りで、あまり揃ってなかったですが、力強さは感じました。
ストーリー、表現力もイマイチの感じでした。
フィナーレの炎のダンスは良かったです。

Great Show!!! Had a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed the show. Food was good and we had a great time. Dancers and performance was outstanding.

Welcomed by hula dancers at the VIP entrance, I felt special and excited from the very beginning. I was guided to the lounge, where I received a commemorative photo and a welcome drink. I was also shown backstage, where I had the fun experience of standing on stage and wearing costumes for memorable photos. Then it was time for dinner. I had a seat right in front of the stage, and luxurious dishes were served one after another. After enjoying the delicious desserts, the show finally began. The performances featured Elvis, Michael, Katy Perry, and many others, providing entertainment for various generations, along with traditional hula shows and fire dances. The quality was high and truly wonderful. Even after the show, Michael and the others took photos and signed autographs, making it a fun experience until the very end. The staff's service was also excellent, making for a pleasant and wonderful time.

VIPエントランスからフラでお出迎えされ、最初から特別感でワクワクです。ラウンジに案内され、記念写真とウェルカムドリンクなどを頂きました。バックステージも案内され、舞台に立てたり衣装を身につけ記念撮影できたり面白かったです。そしてお食事へ。ステージ目の前の席で、豪華な食事が次々と運ばれてきます。デザートまで美味しく頂くと、いよいよショーが始まります。エルビス・マイケル・ケイティペリーといろんな世代が楽しめるパフォーマンスと伝統的なフラショー、ファイヤーダンスまで充分に楽しめました。クオリティも高く素晴らしかったです。ショー後もマイケル達が写真撮影やサインをしてくれて最後まで楽しく過ごせました。スタッフの方達のサービスもとてもいいので気持ちよく素敵な時間となりました。

The cruise was fun. We had an amazing time on the boat with a funny crew. The tour is the money worth and I can recommend it.

The weather was nice and the cruise was great, but the transportation information was insufficient. Even though I arrived before the meeting time, I couldn't get on the bus and had to use a taxi at my own expense.

天候もよくクルーズはよかったのですが送迎の案内が不十分で集合時間前に行ったにもかかわらずバスに乗れず実費でタクシーを利用した

I have previously watched fireworks from the shore, but the view of the fireworks from the sea on the Makani was amazing. The captain and staff were friendly, and we had a great time. I was surprised by the speed of our return after the fireworks ended.

以前岸側から花火を眺めたことがありますが、船上で海側からの花火の眺めは最高でした。案内してくれた、マカニ号のキャプテン、スタッフもフレンドリーで楽しい時間を過ごしました。　花火が終わってからの帰りのスピードにはびっくりしました。

I gave a present to my mother as a way to show my appreciation. Although it took some time to get there, I was able to enjoy the show right in front of me. Since photography and video recording are not allowed during the show, let's make sure to remember it vividly.

母に親孝行でプレゼントしました。
移動時間はかかるもののショーは目の前で楽しめました。
ショー自体は写真や動画の撮影ができないので目に焼き付けましょう。

The catamaran, which is neither a sightseeing boat nor a yacht, was the best tour where we could enjoy the sea breeze while drinking Mai Tais and champagne, chatting, and dancing together. I saw comments saying they would repeat this, and I recommend it as well. The sunset, the night view of Waikiki, and Diamond Head were all visible from the sea, making the scenery absolutely stunning. The crew was also lively and made sure we had a great time.

遊覧船でもなく、ヨットでもないカタマラン号は、直接海風を感じながら、マイタイやシャンパンを飲んでしゃべって、踊って？皆で楽しく過ごせる、最高のツアーでした。コメントにリピするとあったのですが、私もリコメンドします。夕陽も、ワイキキの夜景、ダイアモンドヘッドも海から望め、景色も最高でした。クルーの方もノリが良く、楽しませてくれました。

It was my first time participating, but I had a wonderful time thanks to the friendly atmosphere created by the crew. Since it was Friday night, watching the fireworks while drinking champagne was incredibly exciting. I definitely recommend the Friday night cruise.

はじめての参加でしたが、クルーの皆さんのアットホームな雰囲気にたいへん楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。金曜日の夜でしたので、シャンパンを飲みながらの花火もすごくエキサイティングでした。金曜日の夜のクルーズは絶対にオススメです。

At first, I was a bit nervous because there were few Japanese people, but once I got drunk with the free drinks, it didn't matter that we couldn't communicate!

日本人が少なく始めは
びびってまたが、フリードリンクで酔っ払ったら、言葉が通じなくても関係ありません！

Great boat. Fantastic, funny, best crew. Cold beers. And beautiful sunset. Highly recommend!

Very fun, we had a great time. Definitely the best way to enjoy a true Hawaiian sunset.

The departure location was also close to the hotel where I stayed. Although it was the arrival day, the meeting time was just right. I usually watch fireworks from the beach, but seeing them from the sea was powerful and moving. Even though I was traveling alone, I made friends with a pair of women at the meeting place and was able to have a great time.

出発場所も滞在ホテルから近く
到着日でしたが集合時間もちょうど良い時間でした。
花火はいつもビーチから見ていますが、海から見る花火は迫力あって感動しました。
ひとりたびでしたが、集合場所からふたり組の女性と仲良くなり、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

I had a great and refreshing experience last time, so I decided to repeat it. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the wonderful sunset like I did before, but it's still recommended as a great way to wrap up your trip.

前回たいへん楽しく、爽快だったのでリピートしました。残念ながら前回のような素晴らしい夕陽は拝めなかったのですが、旅の締めくくりには時間的にもお勧めです。

This is my second time participating.
There was no guidance in Japanese, and more than half of the passengers were non-Japanese, but that international vibe is GREAT! While feeling a bit tipsy with Mai Tais and sparkling wine, I chatted with the foreigner next to me, saw a pod of about 20 dolphins jumping up close, and witnessed a very beautiful sunset—all for a great price!!
By the way, wearing rain gear or a jacket for warmth is essential!

今回で2回目の参加。
日本語の案内もなく、乗客は半分以上日本人以外ですが、その海外感がＧＯＯＤ！マイタイやスパークリングワインでほろ酔い気分の中、隣の外国人とも会話して、20頭くらいのイルカ群れのジャンプも間近で見て、とっても美しいサンセットも見て、このお値段は安い！！
ちなみにレインウエアやパーカーなどの防寒着は必須ですよ～

I didn't have high expectations for the meal, so I enjoyed it to some extent.
The show moved me to tears with the students' dedication!
Our guide (Maki-chan) shared a lot of knowledge with us, and despite many people sleeping on the bus, she kept the energy high and led us through the experience. I was very impressed and learned a lot! Thank you ❤

お食事は期待していなかったので、それなりに楽しめました。
ショーは学生たちの一生懸命さに感動して涙が出そうでした❗
ガイドさん(まきちゃん)の、学生そしてバイトにも関わらず、
いろんな知識を私たちに伝えてくれて、バスのなか寝ている人たちが沢山いるのに、
ハイテンションのまま、進行してくれてとても感激しました、そして勉強になりました❗
ありがとう❤