All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

After enjoying a delicious dinner with crab and a buffet, we were thrilled by the dance show. The story was well-developed, and the quality was surprisingly high, making it a show definitely worth watching.

料理もカニとビュッフェで美味しいディナーを満喫したのち、大興奮のダンスショー。
ストーリーもしっかりしていて、クオリティーが予想以上に高く見る価値ありまくりのショーでした。

We attended this cruise on 2017/12/24 Christmas eve and it was a wonderful evening from start to finish.The star of Honolulu is an amazing evening from the coach "Royal Star" transferring us from the hotel to the ship and back with great care. Upon arrival, the 5 star guests were ushered to the boat and boarding was separate from others. A photo, drink and canapes were offered on the top deck. We were then shown our seats - private 2 person table along the window - and drinks were served. The menu was a 7 course meal with the Beef with Foie Gras being the highlight of the dinner! Tender and melts in your mouth. Overall the dinner is a 9/10. Wait service was amazing, very helpful, explained all courses and never stopped smiling. Drinks were well made and presented nicely.
The cruise it self takes you along Waikiki beach with some great views of Diamond Head and all of Waikiki. The ambiance the sunset creates is great for all couples and a very romantic backdrop to take photos and video.
Live entertainment was a nice touch, with a Jazz show. The singer had an amazing voice along with the pianist and sax player.
This is truly an amazing dinner evening with your spouse or partner.

My only disappointment with this cruise is the actual time to spend on the deck enjoying the ocean breeze. Dinner is served shortly after leaving the dock which having a course dinner is hard to get up and leave between each course. We did manage after the salad to leave for a few minutes. The waiter kindly waited to serve us the 4th course when we got back.

Overall this cruise is an amazing romantic and wonderful cruise for couples celebrating. Make sure to pay attention during dinner to get great photos of Waikiki, Diamond Head and sunsets.
Thank you to all the staff of #The Star of Honolulu for your professionalism making our experience a wonderful night.

I could only get the appetizer course on the upper deck due to it being fully booked, but I was fairly satisfied with the food and drinks. The view of Waikiki from the upper deck was pleasant, and overall, I was reasonably satisfied.

満席で上甲板でのアペタイザーコースしかとれなかったが、食事と飲み物もそこそこ満足。上甲板からのワイキキ風景は気持ちよく、それなりに満足。

The overall excitement of the venue and the interactions between guests created a great atmosphere. However, the location of the venue was a bit difficult to find, which caused some confusion.

会場全体の盛り上がり、客同士のふれあいなど、雰囲気つくりがうまかった。
会場の場所がわかりにくい場所にあるため、少しまごまごした。

Just awesome it was my friends birthday, and she loved it.

I participated in early December. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so we couldn't enjoy the sunset sailing, but the night view of Honolulu from the sea was beautiful, and both the crew and passengers were cheerful, making for a fun time.

12月はじめに参加しました。
生憎の曇りで、サンセットセーリングとはいきませんでしたが、海上から見るホノルルの夜景は綺麗でしたし、クルーも乗船客も陽気で楽しい時間でした。

We had dinner first, and then the show started after we finished eating. I was very satisfied with both the meal and the show. I would like to go again if the show content changes.

先にご飯食べてから、食べ終わってからショーが始まる流れでした。
ご飯の内容、ショーの内容も非常に満足です。
またショーの内容が変わったら行ってみたいです。

Chief Rob was the best driver he was funny and kept everyone happy. The tour we learned so much the show Hai was so good I could not take my eyes off of it everyone needs to go to this

This was my third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my husband's first time, so I was hoping for explanations in Japanese. I chose this tour because it also included visits to Hanauma Bay and the HITACHI tree in half a day. During the transfer, our guide, Kerina, shared a lot of local information about Hawaii, which was very enjoyable and informative.

Once we arrived at the cultural center, we were divided into small groups, and a Japanese-speaking university student guided us around the center. However, there wasn't much explanation, which was disappointing.

Additionally, I had signed up for a dinner course while watching the show, but due to a mistake by the guide, we missed it. I was surprised when I was told, "Please check for availability for the next session yourself. If there’s no availability, please return to the regular buffet." If it was a mistake, shouldn't they take responsibility to secure seats for the next session? I felt that the overall response was quite lax, considering it was a university student part-time job.

However, I am always overwhelmed by the shows at the cultural center! They are incredibly powerful and beautiful. Despite the issues during the tour, everything was forgiven after watching the show.

ポリネシ文化センターは私は3度目でしたが、主人が初めてだったので説明を日本語でしていただけるのを期待し、ついでに半日でハナウマベイやHITACHIの樹なども見れるこちらツアーを選びました。
移動中、ガイドのKerinaさんがハワイのローカルなことも含め、ずっとお話して下さり、とっても楽しく、ためになりました。
文化センターに着いてからは、少人数グループに分かれ、日本語を話す大学生が付いてセンター内を案内してくれたのですが、説明があまりなく…残念でした。
あと、ショーを見ながらのディナーのコースに申し込んでいたのですが、ガイドさんの手違いとかで逃し、「次の回に自分で言って空きを確認して下さい。空いてなければ通常のバフェに戻って入って下さい」と言われたのはビックリしました。ミスならば次の回で席を確保するまで責任を持つべきでは？大学生のバイトなので…といった感じで対応が全般的に甘いと思いました。
然しながら、文化センターでのショーには毎回圧倒されます！すごい迫力で、しかも美しいです。ツアー中、不備はありましたがショーを観た後はすべて帳消しになりました。

Observations:
- I thought the price was high for what was offered.
- The meeting place was hard to find.
- The food was at the level of school lunch menus.

気づき
・内容の割には料金が高いと思った。
・集合場所がわかりにくい。
・料理は学校給食メニューレベル。

Had an amazing time with Phillipe and Zach! They kept it relaxed, fun, and super funny! Such a fun cruise! Funny pictures with costumes, constant jokes, great music, and Zach the bartender was running around grabbing people drinks left and right! I hardly had to ever go back to the actual bar to grab a drink. Incredible time! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks guys!

The Rock-a-Flash show I attended was an incredibly luxurious and enjoyable experience. First, I received a backstage pass at the reception and was able to enter the venue before other guests. It felt a bit exclusive! I was led into a dazzling and beautiful room where I enjoyed champagne (we had non-alcoholic champagne) and tropical-themed appetizers, really savoring the VIP atmosphere. After that, I got to peek into the costume room where Elvis and the dancers' outfits were kept, and I was able to touch some of the actual props while taking photos and having fun. I even got to stand on stage, which was a bit exciting (laughs). As the mood lifted, it was time for dinner. The course meal was luxurious and delicious. My favorite was the truffle mashed potatoes, which had a taste I had never experienced before and left me very satisfied. After finishing dessert, the show began! The performances by Elvis, Michael, and the dancers were truly professional and amazing. Among them, the fire knife act was particularly impressive, and sitting in the front row, I could feel the heat of the flames, which was thrilling and nerve-wracking. The fun time flew by, but I was able to have a truly wonderful night.

今回参加したロック・ア・フラショーは大変贅沢で楽しいひとときでした。まずは受付でバックステージパスカードを受け取り首から下げ他のお客様より先に会場の中へ。ちょっと優越感！煌びやかで素敵なお部屋に通されシャンパン（私達はノンアルコールシャンパン）と南国チックなアペタイザーを頂きながらＶＩＰな気分も味わいました。その後、エルビスやダンサーが着る衣裳部屋をのぞかせてもらったり実際に使う道具を触らせてもらったり写真も撮りながら楽しみました。ステージにも立ちちょっと興奮（笑）だんだん気分も盛り上がりディナータイムへ。コース料理はどれも豪華で美味しかったです。特に私が気にいったのはトリュフ入りのマッシュポテト。今まで食べたことのない味で大満足でした。デザートまで完食してしばらくするとショーの始まり！！エルビス、マイケル、ダンサーの皆さんのパフォーマンスはさすがプロという感じで素晴らしかったです。その中でもファイヤーナイフはかなりの迫力があり一番前の席だったこともあって炎の熱さが伝わりドキドキハラハラでした。楽しい時間はあっという間に過ぎてしまいましたがとても素敵な夜を過ごすことができました。

Everything was perfect. Even though it rained off and on, it did not matter. The dinner, entertainment was awesome. The show Ha: Breath of Life was spectacular. A must if you come to Oahu!

I love Chief Sielu's wit, and his personality really comes out throughout the show. You can really tell he enjoys hosting the luau and loves all his guests. They also have a lot of fire knife dancers (and world champions, at that) making their fire dances probably the most impressive ones out there.

The food is good and there's a cash bar (you get a few free drink tickets based on which package you book). The only problem with this luau is that it's so far away from Waikiki and starts right after rush hour, so you might want to leave earlier (perhaps at 3pm) to beat the traffic. Alternatively you could just spend the day in Kapolei at wet n wild or Coral Crater. Parking is $5 at wet n wild.

My sister and I booked this event to close our Hawaiian vacation. From the time we checked in to the time we walked off the boat, we enjoyed the friendliness of the staff working the event. Ian was a charismatic captain, and Alex was a very friendly bartender! Loved that this was a casual, barefoot experience. The views were great! Would absolutely recommend this event to friends and family.

The view of Waikiki from the sea is amazing! The captain and crew were very friendly, and I had a great time! They even let me sit in the pilot's seat and took pictures for me. It became a wonderful memory!

ワイキキを海から見る最高の景色♪
船長やクルーもアットフォームですごく楽しかったです！
操縦席にも座らしてくれて写真を撮ってくれました。よい思い出になりました！

Rock A Hula was a great show for me and my friends! There was a lot of music and fire dancing, and enjoyable songs to sing along with from Michael Jackson and other old classics. We all got a free drink from our purchase which made the show even more fun. The food and service was excellent was well. We came all the way from San Francisco and we were glad to have heard about this show. We also got to see backstage which was very interesting. Veltra helped me with deciding on my purchase so I highly recommend using this site too for the future!

A really enjoyable evening - even though the weather was awful! But you can't help that!
A great view of the Fireworks and the lights along Waikiki - awesome to view a different perspective!
Super friendly staff
Plenty of drinks - was a little worried at first - I was traveling with my daughter - there was a Hen's night and a Stag night on board - thought I may have booked the wrong type of trip - a booze boat - I was really relieved - everyone was having a great time, without being stupid!
Would highly recommend this activity - it was one of our hi lights!

I was worried because my daughter tends to get motion sickness, but I spoke to an older woman in charge who gave me various pieces of advice and showed concern. My anxiety completely disappeared, and I was able to enjoy the experience without worrying about the motion at all.

娘が酔いやすいため不安でしたが
係りの年配の女性にそのことを
話す色々アドバイスをしてくれたり気にかけたりして下さり
すっかり不安な気持ちがなくなり
そして揺れも全く気にすることなく
楽しむ事が出しました

I had some waiting time before departure, so I was able to relax and take photos. There was a diverse crowd, including people from Europe and Asia. We were the only Japanese people there. I didn't fully understand the explanations in English, but I managed to grasp the gist of it!

The attire ranged from luxurious outfits to people in shorts and sandals, so there didn't seem to be a dress code. I tend to get seasick, so I didn't eat anything, and it was quite cold at the end of November, but I stayed outside the whole time. When my companion tried to get a refill, the meat was gone, but it seemed there were still plenty of potatoes left. The cookies they distributed were delicious.

The staff were kind, taking photos for us and being very attentive. It was disappointing that we couldn't see the orange sunset >_<. However, I was happy to see a small dolphin! I was quite satisfied with the views of Diamond Head and the hotel nightscape. I recommend this tour for active individuals.

出発まで待ち時間があったので、写真を撮ったりしてゆっくりできました。多国籍な感じでヨーロッパ圏やアジア圏の方もおられました。日本人は私たちだけでした。英語での説明はわからなかったですが、なんとなく理解しました！
服装はラグジュアリーな感じの方から、短パンにサンダルみたいな方もいて、ドレスコードはなさそうでした。
私は船酔いしやすいので食事は取らず、11月末で寒かったですが、ずっと外にいました。連れがお代わりしようとすると肉とかはなくなっていましたが、イモとかはまだ余っていたようです。配ってくれたクッキーは美味しかったです。
スタッフの方は親切で写真を撮ってくれたり、気配りもバッチリでした。オレンジの夕日が見られなかったのが残念でした>_<
小さなイルカが見れたのは嬉しかったです！
ダイヤモンドヘッドとかホテルの夜景を見れて かなり満足です。アクティブな方にオススメのツアーです。

As others have mentioned, there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, and most of the customers were English speakers. However, once you set sail, language doesn't matter. The pleasant breeze and the sunset scenery, along with the lively American atmosphere, allow you to have fun without worrying about the language barrier.

The snacks provided are just bags of chips, but drinks are all-you-can-drink. Also, you might wonder if there really is a restroom, but if you open a manhole-like cover, you'll find one. While I was inside, a drunk person playfully kept banging on the ceiling, but it was a fun moment.

他の方も書いていますが、スタッフに日本語を話せる方はいませんでしたし、お客さんも英語の方が過半でした。しかし、出航してしまえば言葉は関係ありません。気持ちの良い風とサンセットの風景。そして陽気なアメリカンの騒ぎっぷりで、言葉を気にせずに楽しく盛り上がれます。
おつまみはポテチの袋が配られるだけですが、飲み放題です。
また、トイレは本当にあるのか？という感じですが、マンホールみたいな蓋を開けるとトイレがあります。
入っていたら、酔っ払いにふざけて天井を叩かれまくりましたが、楽しいひと時でした。

We were the only Japanese people there, but once the drinks started flowing in the second half, we were able to have a great time regardless of nationality! Even though we couldn't understand the language, we took photos with the foreign ladies and interacted with the handsome crew. It was a lot of fun.

We had a wonderful time enjoying the elegant sunset and night views. It was colder in November than I expected, so a thicker jacket was necessary. I recommend wearing clothes that can be rolled up or shorter ones, as there is a possibility of getting wet when boarding.

日本人は私達だけでしたが、後半お酒も入ってくると国籍関係なく盛り上がれました！
言葉はわからなくても外人のお姉さん達と写真撮ったり、イケメンクルーにかまってもらったり。楽しかったです。
優雅に夕陽や夜景をみれてステキな時間でした。
１１月思ったより寒かったので厚めの上着必要でした。乗り込む時に濡れる可能性があるので、たくし上げられる服か、短めを履くことをお勧めします。

Make sure you let whomever is receiving the Lei know in advance.

I had imagined just watching the dance, but the show had a grand story that moved me.

The seats were also very good and it was the best.

I thought it would be nice if the start time was a bit earlier since we returned to the hotel a little late.

想像していたのは、ただダンスを見るだけだったのですが、
ショーには壮大なストリーがあり感動しました。

席もとても良くて最高でした。

ホテル戻りの時間が少々遅くなる為、開始時間がもう少し早いとうれしいな
と思いました。

The sunset sailing while gently swaying with the waves was amazing! The drinks were all-you-can-drink, making it a comfortable experience! This was my third time using the service, and I look forward to it every time!

心地よく波に揺られながらサンセットセーリング最高でしたー！！ドリンクも飲み放題で快適に過ごせます！もお3回目の利用です(^^)毎回楽しみにリピートしてます！

The Polynesian Cultural Center is about a 1-hour bus ride from the Sheraton. During the bus ride, the guide who spoke Japanese kept the atmosphere lively, so we arrived without getting bored.
First, we had a meal at the restaurant. It was a buffet style, with crab available only once, and everything else was all-you-can-eat and drink. There was no alcohol. Many of the dishes were quite rich. Most of the staff did not speak Japanese, but it wasn't too much of a problem.
Next, we headed to the dance show venue. We had seats in the central front area, which allowed us to feel the excitement even more. The show had a storyline, so even if you don't understand English, you can follow along just by watching. The content was very moving. The show ended with a standing ovation!
Photography was completely prohibited during the show. However, at the end of the show, you can take photos with the dancers.
It became a wonderful memory.

シェラトンからバスで1時間弱のポリネシア文化センター。バスの中では日本語を話せるガイドさんが盛り上げてくれ、退屈することなく到着。
まず、レストランで食事をとります。ビュッフェ形式なっていて、蟹は1回のみで、あとは食べ飲み放題。アルコールはありません。こってりしていた料理が多かったです。店員さんは日本語が通じない方がほとんどですが、さほど困ることはありませんでした。
そして、ダンスショー会場へ。中央前方席だったので、より熱気を感じられました。ショーの内容がストーリー仕立てになっていて、英語がわからなくても観ていれば理解することができます。内容はとても感動するものでした。ショーの最後はスタンディングオベーション！
ショーの最中は一切の写真撮影が禁止です。しかし、ショーの最後にダンサーの方と写真を撮ることができます。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

Last time, I used the Star of Honolulu, but this time I participated in this tour because it was under maintenance. I heard that the seating was unassigned, but it can be confusing depending on the group. I think it would be better if seats were assigned. Overall, I believe the excitement level cannot compare to the Star of Honolulu. Also, a lobster voucher that I hadn't signed up for was distributed on the bus. I asked about it three times, but it seemed correct, so I accepted it without hesitation. Well, this was a lucky surprise!

前回はスターオブホノルルを利用しましたが、今回はメンテナンス中との事でこのツアーに参加しました。
席は自由席との事でしたが、グループによっては迷います。
やはりアサインされた方が良いと思いますね。
全体的な盛り上がりも、やはりスターオブホノルルにはかなわないと思います。
あと、申し込んでいないロブスターの引換券がバスの中で配られました。
3回位聞き返しましたが、間違い無さそうでしたので、遠慮無く頂きました。
まぁこれはこれでラッキーでした！

The buffet was as expected, neither good nor bad. The show, despite being an hour and a half long, progressed at a good pace without dragging. It was enjoyable.

ビュッフェは想像通り可もなく不可もなく。
ショーは、1時間半あるにもかかわらず、ダラダラせずテンポ良く進みます。
楽しめます。

It was truly a tour that I’m glad I went on!

First, we entered before the general public. It felt a bit exclusive! While I was a little nervous with the English guidance, we made our way to the green room. After taking photos, we enjoyed appetizers, fruits, and nuts while sipping drinks, spending a luxurious time! The backstage tour was entirely in English, but just being able to see the rarely seen behind-the-scenes was so much fun and exciting! It was really interesting!

After that, we had a leisurely dinner. The food and cocktails were both delicious! And then came the much-anticipated showtime! We were seated right in the front, so close that it felt like we could reach out and touch the performers, and I was so excited!!!

After the show, we took lots of photos and got autographs, and it was truly enjoyable.

We went on our honeymoon, and I didn’t expect to experience such a special feeling, so it was a wonderful tour that will remain in our memories!

本当に行って良かったと思えるツアーでした！

まずは一般のお客さんよりも先に入場。少し優越感！
英語での案内で少したじたじになりながら、グリーンルームへ。写真撮影後、前菜やフルーツ、ナッツを食べて、お酒を飲みながら贅沢な時間を過ごしました！
バックヤードツアーはひたすら英語だったけど、滅多に見られない舞台裏を見て回るだけでとても楽しかったし、わくわく！面白かった〜〜！
その後はゆっくりディナータイム。食事もカクテルもとても美味しい！
そしてお待ちかねのショータイム！
一番前の席で手が届きそうになるくらい近くて、とても興奮しました！！！
ショーの後もたくさん写真を撮って、サインももらって、本当に楽しかったです。

新婚旅行で行きましたが、こんな特別感が味わえるなんて思ってなかったので、思い出に残る素敵なツアーでした！

I participated because I wanted to do something different from others on my first trip to Hawaii!
I heard that there would be fireworks on Friday night, and the night view from the sea was amazing, as were the fireworks!

It was a bit rainy, so it was cold, haha.
I forgot to bring a towel, so it's a good idea to have one!
Since it can be a bit chilly, I think a thick hoodie would be just right!

Also, there's an all-you-can-drink option!
It seems like everyone is given a Mai Tai at first, but you can ask the bartender for more drinks!
I was drinking beer, but there was also white wine available!

初めてのハワイで他の人たちと別なことがしたくて参加しました！
ちょうど金曜日の夜花火が見られるとのことで
海から見る夜景も最高、花火も最高でした！

少し雨が降っていたこともあり、寒かったですw
タオルを持って行くの忘れたのでタオルはあった方がいいですよ！
少し肌寒いので厚手のパーカーくらいがちょうどいいかと思います！

あと、お酒飲み放題です！
マイタイ？が最初みんなに配られる感じなんですが、
お酒作る人に言えば出てきます！
私はビールを飲んでましたが、
ほかに白ワインとかもありましたよ！