All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

We loved the view of fireworks over the HHW, and the Waikiki Beach skyline. After seeing the fireworks from shore, we wanted to take this trip on our return visit. It was worth it. The crew was fun and the mai tais were plentiful. Our only difficulty was finding the launch. Not being local, we weren't sure how to get to this spot. Street directions would have been helpful.

It was great. The best. I participated for the first time while staying at the Sheraton. Until now, I was just wondering what it was, but I happened to find it online and joined. It was very friendly and fun.

良かった。最高。シェラトンに泊まって初めて参加しました。今まであれなんかな?と見ていただけですが、ネットでたまたま見つけて参加しました。とてもフレンドリーで楽しかったです。

This was my eighth visit to Oahu, so I was looking for activities I hadn't participated in before, and I found this one. Joining was definitely the right choice! The night view while drinking a Mai Tai was amazing, and the excitement from the boat's sway added to the fun! It was a wonderful time where participants and the crew all enjoyed together. ★

オアフ島は8回目の訪問でしたので、これまでに参加したことのないアクティビティを探していて、たどり着きました。
参加して大正解！マイタイを飲みながらの夜景は最高で、船の揺れでも大盛り上がり！参加者とクルーが一緒に盛り上がる素敵な時間でした★

This time, I participated with five friends from childhood (71 years old). When I mentioned that I had gone to see the show for the third time with my wife this October, they expressed a strong desire to see it as well, so they joined. I was amazed by the high quality and the spectacular stage, and we all had a great time. I was surprised that, apart from Elvis, the performers had changed since I saw it in October, and some parts of the show were different as well. Everyone had a wonderful time.

今回は幼馴染の男女5人での参加でした（71歳）今年の10月に妻と3回目の観ショーをした旨の話をしたところ是非とも観たいとの事で参加いたしました。そのクオリィティーの高さとショーアップされたステージに驚くとともに大盛り上がりで楽しんでおりました。10月に観た時と
エルビス以外は出演者も替っておりショーも一部分変わっていたのには驚きでした。
全員楽しいひと時を過ごせました。

The crew was friendly and fun. Great time and great mai this! Totally recommend!

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We participated in a tour that is known for its unique hula dance show. During the initial backyard tour, we were greeted by an Elvis impersonator as a surprise. Although it wasn't the real Elvis, it felt like we had met a star.

After that, the dinner show began. The dinner was surprisingly filling, and we were very satisfied.

Then the show started. The hula dance show set to the songs of classic stars like Elvis and Michael Jackson was an impressive stage performance unlike anything I had seen before. Personally, I was most captivated by the fire dance. I recommend this for anyone looking to see a unique show.

新婚旅行でハワイにいきました。一風変わったフラダンスショーが見れると話題の当該ツアーに参加。最初のバックヤードの案内では、プレスリーのそっくりさんが出迎えてくれてるサプライズ。本人ではないですが、思わずスターに会った気分でした。
その後、ディナーショーが始まりました。ディナーも以外とボリューミーで大満足でした。
そしてショーが始まりました。プレスリー、マイケルジャクソンと往年のスターの曲に合わせたフラダンスショーは今まで見たことがない迫力のステージでした。個人的にはファイヤーダンスに一番夢中になりました。ちょっと変わったショーが見たい方にはおすすめです。

I have always wanted to ride the Mai Tai, which is popular among foreigners. You need to make a reservation to enjoy the sunset cruise. The staff is cheerful and makes the sunset experience enjoyable. I want to ride it every time.

外国人の多いマイタイ号いつか乗りたいと思っていました。サンセットは予約しないと乗れませんよ。スタッフも陽気で楽しくサンセット。毎回乗りたいと思います

Everything was great except our bus got us there after all the activities were just about over. They really didn’t plan on traffic and one of our stops had two handicap individuals that you could clearly see they weren’t prepared for. However once at the show very pleased.

Compared to dinner cruises I experienced in other cities, this cruise felt lacking in scenic variety as the boat stops off Waikiki. Next time, I’ll try enjoying the night view from the top of the mountain (Tantalus).

他の何か所かの都市で体験したディナークルーズに比較し、船がワイキキ沖に止まるコース
設定のため、眺めの変化に乏しいクルーズという気がした。次回は山の上（タンタラスの丘）
からの夜景観賞にトライしてみよう。

I participated in cocktail sailing. The view at sunset is amazing. However, it’s cold, so please dress warmly. I enjoyed the rainbow, the sunset, and arriving at Diamond Head.

カクテルセーリング参加しまいました。夕暮れの時景色最高です。ただ寒いので、暖かくして参加くださいませ。虹と、夕日とダイヤモンドヘッド到着して堪能しました。

A bus marked with "Polynesian Show" came to pick us up right in front of the nearest hotel. When I got on the bus, a Japanese person greeted me. After showing my voucher and stating my name, I was able to board immediately. During the one-hour ride, we had a lot of fun conversations, which was great! Just before we arrived, they carefully explained the schedule for the rest of the evening (including the return bus information and dinner details), so I had no worries after we got there. The dinner was good, and the show was really amazing! On the way back, I had no trouble finding my way, as the guide from the outbound trip was standing near the bus to assist us. You can go with peace of mind, so I highly recommend it to everyone! Thank you!

最寄りのホテル前までポリネシアンショーと書いてあるバスが迎えに来てくれて、
私の時はバスから日本人の方が出て来てくれて、
近寄って行ったら、バウチャーを見せて、名前をいったら、すぐに乗れて、1時間の移動の間楽しい話をたくさんしてくれて、とても良かったです！
着く寸前にこの後のスケジュール(帰りのバス案内や、ディナーの説明など)を丁寧に説明してくれて、着いてから不安なこともなく、ディナーも良かったですし、ショーもすごく良かったです！
帰りも迷う事なく、行きの案内の方もバス付近に立っていてくれて教えてくれました。
安心して行けますのでみなさんもぜひ！
ありがとうございました！

My husband and I took the Star of Honolulu Dinner Jazz Cruise on 10/22/2017. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. You are treated as royalty as soon as you check in. On check in, we found out that this level of dinning (there are 3 levels) requires men to wear long pants. This was booked as a surprise gift for my husband and I totally forgot to have him pack pants. The staff was great and got my husband a pair of slacks that they keep on hand. We were escorted from the check in to the boat and then by another attendant to the ship were we took photos with the Captain. Then the luxury begins. We have complementary welcome about cocktails and 3 amazing appetizers. Our waiter Forrest escorted us to our table. The meal is 7 courses, but each is small so you are able to finish. Each dish was amazing. At desert you are offered a coffee and can include an addition of coffee liquor. They have premium spirits aboard and you get two free drink tickets in your package. There a constant flux in hula shows and then a jazz show. They were very good. I highly recommend the rainbow colored martini, yummy. The staff all went an extra mile to make this the best experience ever.

From start to finish the service was great ! Loved the back stage tour with Gavin ! Our server was great very personable and answered questions we had regarding the area! All of the performers were great! Elvis was one of my favourite, loved when he went through the crowd and sang to the audience and gave scarves to the women in the crowd. The dancers were very good! There were 2 dancers in particular that really kept me captivated, their smiles and enthusiasm made me want to get up and dance with them. I would highly recommend this show to anyone . The food was okay. I found the food a little salty and my the steak was under done, but the rest of the tables was done fine, doing the entire package made it fun to get an inside look at what happens behind the scenes. Thoroughly enjoyable !

It was amazing.
I participated based on the experiences of others.

The view while feeling the sea breeze was fantastic, and the night view of Honolulu from the sea was very beautiful.
You can drink as much alcohol or soft drinks as you like, so no worries!
There are proper restrooms too, haha.

There are no Japanese people or Japanese staff, but everyone is cheerful and friendly, so those who can't speak English don't need to worry at all.

I’m definitely joining again next time!

最高でした。
他の方の体験談を参考に参加させて頂きました。

海風を浴びながら眺める景色もサイコーだし、海から眺めるホノルルの夜景もとても美しかったです。
アルコールやシフトドリンクを好きなだけ飲んでもご安心ください！
お手洗いもちゃんとあります 笑

日本人も日本人スタッフもいませんが、みんな陽気でフレンドリーなので、英語が話せない方も何も心配しないで大丈夫ですね

次回も参加決定です

I participated on my first day in Hawaii.

First, the meal and the show are held in separate locations. It starts with a buffet meal. There was plenty of time, so I could enjoy it at my own pace without rushing. As for the meal… well, it was average. The taste was pleasantly ordinary. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't impressively delicious either. It was enjoyable enough.

The female guide was very kind and provided excellent service with a lot of humor.

The show itself wasn't large-scale, but it was enjoyable both musically and visually.

Before the show started, I felt the need to go to the restroom, and a staff member (who I later found out was one of the main dancers!) kindly assisted me all the way to the restroom.

ハワイ初日で参加しました。

まず、お食事とショーは別の場所で行われます。
最初にビュッフェのお食事から始まります。
時間もたっぷり設けられていてあわてずゆっくり自分のペースで頂くことができました。
お食事の内容は…う～ん。普通です。お味は普通に美味しい。不味くはないけど、感動するほどの美味でもない。普通に楽しめる程度です。

案内係りの女性もとても親切でユーモア溢れる素晴らしい接客です。

ショー自体も決して大規模ではありませんが
音楽、視覚的にも楽しめました。

ショーが始まる前にお手洗いに行きたくなったのですが、スタッフの方が（あとでわかったのですがメインで登場するダンサーの一人でした！）お手洗いの前にまでアシストしていただいたり、とても親切です。

This was my second time in Hawaii, and the view from the yacht was amazing. I took some motion sickness medication just in case, but I didn't feel sick at all and completed the schedule without any issues. There were only a few Japanese people, and I think most of the others were from English-speaking countries.

While enjoying a delicious Mai Tai, I thought how great it would be to talk with these people, which strongly motivated me to learn English.

人生2回目のハワイでしたが、ヨットから眺める景色が最高でした。一応酔い止めも飲んで行きましたが、全く酔う様子もなくスケジュールを終えました。日本人はチラホラ程度で殆どが英語圏の方たちだったと思います。
美味しいマイタイ飲みながらこの人たちと話せたらなぁっと英語学習のモチベーションにも強く影響を与えました。

This time, we participated with five family members in the standard seating. I heard that there was a lei service, so I was ready to take photos when receiving the lei at the entrance, but we did not receive any leis and were processed in a conveyor-belt manner.

When we took our seats, the order for going to the buffet was prioritized for those at tables that received leis, and we had to wait for a while. Those who did not receive leis and did not understand the language were allowed to go without any warning, while those who understood the language were subjected to derogatory remarks.

Only those at the lei tables were allowed to participate in the show. I felt a sense of discrimination throughout. I thought that if I had known this, it might have been better to arrange for seats where we could receive leis (priority seating), but I also believe I would have felt uncomfortable in the opposite situation.

Next time, I would definitely like to choose the Polynesian or sunset cruising show.

今回スタンダードシートで家族５人で参加しました。
内容詳細にはシェルレイのサービスがあるとのことで、入り口で配られているレイを受ける時に写真で撮影しようとスタンバイしていましたが、私たちにはレイのプレゼントはなく、流れ作業的に進まされました。
席についても、ビュッフェの食事を取りに行く順番がレイを貰ったテーブルの人優先で、しばらく待機させられ、言葉のわからないレイを貰っていない人たちが行っても注意はなく、言葉のわかる人たちからは中傷の声が上がっていました。
ショーに参加する観客もレイの席の人のみ。ことごとく差別を感じました。
こんなことなら少々料金が高くても、レイのもらえる席（優先席）を手配したらよかったのかと思いましたが、逆の立場でも嫌な思いをしたと思います。
次回は是非ポリネシアンか夕日のクルージングのショーにしたいと思います。

We participated as a couple. We arrived 15 minutes late for the pickup. Naturally, there was no sign of embarrassment, and we were taken to the yacht harbor. Well, I suppose we can say this is the pace of a tropical country. However, it can be a bit unsettling if you're unsure whether you're in the right place.

The cruise was on a medium-sized boat. It had a large sail, so I guess it falls into the category of a yacht. When we think of a cruise, we often imagine a luxury liner, but I believe any boat that sails on the sea can be considered a cruise in that sense. I was aware of this from other reviews, so it didn't particularly bother me, and the price was low, so it was to be expected. The wind we felt while cruising and the views we saw were fantastic. I would definitely want to use this service again. The boat had little rocking, and no one was feeling seasick. Also, we were lucky enough to see dolphins. However, it gets cold on the way back. Once the sun sets, it can be quite chilly, so it's necessary to prepare with a hoodie or something similar.

Regarding dinner, you simply take 5 or 6 types of side dishes onto your plate and eat them, so it's like a lunch plate. It's best not to have high expectations. You should come with the mindset of enjoying the cruise itself.

カップルで参加してきました。
迎えには15分遅れで到着。当然のように悪びれるそぶりはなく、ヨットハーバーまでの送迎でした。まぁこの辺は、南国の時間とでも言いましょうか。ただ分かっていればいいのですが、この場所で合ってるのか等不安になります。
クルーズは、中型船でのクルーズでした。大きな帆がありましたので、ヨットの部類に入るんでしょうか。クルーズというと豪華客船のような船をイメージしがちですが、船で海を走ればどんな船でもクルーズという意味でクルーズだと思います。この点は、他の方の口コミで分かっていたので特に気にならなかったですし、値段も安いのでそんなもんです。クルーズしながら浴びる風、見える景色は最高でした。また、利用したいと思えるものでした。船も揺れは少なく、よっている人はいませんでした。また、偶然イルカも見れて良かったです。ただ、帰りは寒いです。日が沈むとかなり寒いので、パーカー等の準備が必要です。
ディナーに関しては、5,6種類のおかず等を自分の皿にとってそれを食べるだけなので、ランチプレートのようなものです。あまり期待をしない方がいいです。あくまでも、クルーズのみを楽しみに来たと割りきるべきです。

The sunset was great, the crew was great, and the Mai Tai was great! It was a tour that had all the right elements. I didn't get seasick on the boat, but I did get tipsy from the all-you-can-drink Mai Tai (laughs). It was really delicious Mai Tai. Cheers!!

サンセットよし、乗組員よし、マイタイよし！
三拍子そろったグッドなツアーでした。
船に酔うことはなかったけれど、飲み放題の
マイタイに酔ってしまいました（笑）。
ほんとに美味しいマイタイでした。乾杯!!

The price was a bit high, but I decided to go for the "Green Room" tour. Whether it was worth the price is debatable, but it was a valuable experience to be guided and explained by a friendly manager through the backstage, which I would never normally get to see. Plus, I got to watch the show from a good seat, and since it's something you rarely get to do, I felt it was worth it for me. The show itself was quite impressive, and I think the structure was well done. I really enjoyed it. The food was also quite tasty.

ちょっと値段が高かったですが、思い切って「グリーンルーム」ツアーに申し込みました。価格ほどの価値があったかどうかは微妙でしたが、普段は絶対にのぞき見ることのないステージ裏を、フレンドリーなマネジャーが丁寧に案内、説明してくれるのは貴重な体験でしたし、良い席でショーも観られるし、滅多に出来ないことなので、私にとっては行って良かったです。ショー自体は、なかなか迫力も有り、また構成もよくできていると思います。とても楽しめました。お料理もまま美味しかったですよ。

I was able to see a beautiful sunset.
It gets chilly when the sun goes down, and you might get wet, so a jacket and towel are essential.
When riding on the yacht, it's best to go barefoot, so I recommend wearing sandals.

きれいなサンセットが見られました。
日が沈むと肌寒くなるのと、濡れたりするので上着とタオル必須です。
ヨットに乗るとき裸足になるので、ビーにサンダルがおすすめです。

We bisited the Polynesin Cultural Centre in October and this was definitely the highlight of our 2 weeks in Hawaii.
The various villages and displays give a real insight into each country.The staff and students really make everyone feel welcome.
The centre was easy to get around and spotlessly clean.The paradeof canoes was one of the highlights of the day.
The best by far was the show,Ha,Breath of Life.
I highly recommend making this a must do on any visit to Hawaii.

Great dinner nice show and fireworks. Worth it. And they held the ship because so many delayed because of trumps visit and traffic jam

I originally had low expectations, but the food was disappointing even for a deluxe option. The crab was extremely salty, and there were few varieties, with nothing particularly delicious. The show, however, was impressive. It was wonderful.

もともと期待してなかったのですが、デラックスでもイマイチな料理でした。
カニはとにかく塩辛く、その他も種類が少ないし、これといって、美味しいものもありませんでした。
ショーは、見ごたえがありました。素晴らしかったです。

On the way there, we had a Japanese guide. She was quite elderly, and while I want to commend her spirit of service, the content of her conversation was all over the place—talking about cancer treatment, her grandchild, how tough the meat is at the culture center, children dying on the farm, Alzheimer's prevention, young people, and life in general... it was like a grandma's gossip session. It seemed she hit it off with some guests in the front row of her generation, and she chatted with them through the microphone for a continuous 90 minutes, making it hard for me to sleep and quite exhausting.

We arrived at the center around 5:30 PM, hoping to catch some events in the village, but the grandma guide took her time explaining the souvenirs, which wasted unnecessary time, and by the time we got to the events, they were all over, which was disappointing. I recommend picking up your tickets and then ignoring the guide to head into the park.

Good points:
- The show was well done. However, I was satisfied after seeing it once.
- The prime rib and crab were delicious.
- After the show, several performers came outside and were happy to take photos.

Bad points:
- The guide on the way there.
- The number of dishes for dinner wasn't that many.
- The ice cream location was hard to find; it's next to the entrance.
- Since I upgraded to deluxe, I expected good seats, but they were at quite an angle from the front.
- The return bus was hot.

Points to note:
- Upon arrival at the center, the guide will collect everyone's tickets. The tickets have names on them, and seats are assigned. They also indicate the dinner time and menu, show time, and details about the crab gift during dinner. Once you receive your tickets, you won't need the guide anymore. You can explore the park or head to the dinner venue.
- The return bus is different from the one we took to get there. After the show, many buses will be lined up where we parked the bus on the way there. The guide will tell you which bus number to take back, so make sure to take notes. Also, the driver does not speak Japanese, and there won't be a guide on the way back. You won't hear someone say, "We've arrived, Mr./Ms. ○○," so be careful not to miss your stop (this applies to other tours as well).

行きの車には日本人ガイドがついていました。かなりご高齢の女性で、彼女のサービス精神は評価したいのですが、話の内容は、癌の治療が～、うちの孫が～、カルチャーセンターの肉は硬くて～、そこの農場では子供が死んで～、アルツハイマーの予防が～、若い人は～、人生は～...と完全におばあちゃんの井戸端会議。最前列の同世代のお客さんとは気が合ったようで、お客さんとのおしゃべりを車内全員にマイクを通して延々90分。眠ろうにも眠れず疲れました。
17:30頃センターについたので村内でのイベントを見れるかと思いましたが、おばあちゃんガイドがのろのろとお土産屋の珊瑚の解説をするなど余計な時間がかかり、結局イベントは全て終わってしまい残念でした。チケットを受け取ったら、ガイドは無視して園内へ行くのをおすすめします。

良かった点
・ショーはよくできていました。でも1度観れば満足です。
・プライムリブ、カニは美味しかったです
・ショーのあとに演者数名が外に出ていて、写真撮影に快く応じてくれます

悪かった点
・行きの車のガイド
・夕飯の品数はそんなに多くない
・アイスの場所は分かりにくい。入口の脇にあります。
・デラックスにしたので良い席を期待しましたが、結構正面から角度がありました
・帰りの車が暑かった

注意点
・センターに到着すると、ガイドが全員のチケットを受け取りに行きます。チケットには名前が書いてあり、座席も指定されています。チケットには夕食の時間と内容、ショーの時間、夕食でのカニプレゼントについても書いてあります。受け取ったらもうガイドに用はありません。園内を回るなり、夕食会場へ行きましょう
・帰りの車は行きの車とは別です。ショーが終わると、行きの車を止めたところにたくさんのバスが並びます。帰りに何番の車に乗ればよいか、行きのガイドが教えてくれますのでしっかりメモしましょう。尚、運転手は日本語話しません。帰りはガイドもいません。○○さん着きましたよーなんて言われないので、ぼやぼやしてると降りそびれます、気をつけましょう(他のツアーもそうですが)。

I arrived in Hawaii on Friday, so I participated to see the fireworks. Most of the attendees were foreigners, but there was music playing and the atmosphere was great!!

They also served non-alcoholic pineapple juice, which was nice!

I got to see the fireworks, and it became a wonderful memory (*^ω^*)

金曜にハワイに到着したので、花火をみるために参加しました。ほとんどが外国の方でしたが、音楽もかかって雰囲気もよかったです！！

お酒が入っていないパイナップルジュースも出してくれて、よかったです！

花火もみれて、いい思い出になりました(*^ω^*)

The Viking plan has incredibly attentive staff! The number of dishes is a bit limited, but the friendly staff makes it all fine! You can enjoy the show even if you don't know the songs! I'm glad I participated in the show. Even without food, the seating is the same unless you're in a VIP seat, so I think you can be satisfied just with the show.

バイキングのプランですがスタッフの気づかいがもの凄く良い！料理は数も少な目ですがフレンドリーなスタッフで問題なし！
ショーは曲を知らなくても楽しめます！参加してよかったって思えるショーでした。
料理なくても座る席はVIP席じゃない限り一緒なのでショーだけでも満足できると思います。

Rockahula great show Elvis was amazing. Michael Jackson was fabulous. Katie Perry sounded like her. Your dancers were fantastic. Two were noticeable and made you want to dance. The two who did surfer girl song. Both of these dancers had high energy throughout show. She was a red head and he had a man bun. Fire dancer was awesome and put on unbelievable show. He danced like he enjoyed what he did. We were so close we could smell the gas Costumes were beautiful. The last show was amazing in the red and black with Elvis in his white suit. When Elvis came out the first time it was like looking at Elvis from the 60's and he did such a great job. Elvis sang the best songs and the guests and audience were thrilled when he came out and interacted with the guests. All performers interacted with the guests at some point. We had front row seats but there is not a bad seat in the place. Service was good. Lots of food , presentation was nice. Food was good, the salmon was a little too salty, steak was cooked to perfection. Evan our server was great , and very attentaive. Staff was attentive. We met Anthony the bartender at the end of the show continuex to offer us drinks and iffered great service. Can't say a bad word about the terrific service, we received the best service from all the staff. Performers met guests at the end and took pictures with many if us and chatted with us. Great overall experience.

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Very willing to take photos of you and provide information.

The best and funny emotional altogether...loved the show all of us did. Food was great missed this type since we came here...couldn't get enough would have exploded....lol....will come back again....first time here and looking forward to our next return.
Thank you a great evening money well spent.