All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

It was an amazing day, visiting culture of 6 islands in one place, learn their culture, know their traditions, eat their food, and the final show wooow!!! And KAP a complete artist!!! And the ambassadors (guides) incredible!!

Full day of very interesting activities. Excellent show at Polynesian Cultural Center.
I strongly recommend this tour to everyone with limited time on the island.

The lobster was packed with meat and delicious!
The buffet menu was limited, and drinks were charged separately, which was disappointing.
However, if you're thinking of it as a light experience for a travel memory, it might be fine.

As for the dress code, many Westerners were in casual styles like T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops.
If you dress too formally, you'll definitely stand out.
It seemed just right to go with a collared shirt (polo shirts are fine), long pants (jeans are acceptable), and shoes (sneakers are okay).

**Message from the tour company:**

There was a free drink table with coffee, tea, and water, but there were no sodas??
There was no menu on the table, and they didn't come to take orders; it seemed like you had to go to the ordering table to get guidance.

I think I didn't approach the ordering table because I assumed there would be an extra charge from the start, but it was a bit unclear.

I hope for improvements!

ロブスターが身が詰まってておいしかった！
ビュッフェメニューは少ないし、ドリンク類有料だし食事内容は残念。
でも、「旅の記念に行ってみよう」くらいの軽い感覚ならいいのでは？

ドレスコードですが、欧米人はTシャツ、短パン、ビーサンのラフスタイル多数。
決め過ぎると間違いなく浮きます。
襟付きシャツ（ポロシャツ可）、長ズボン（ジーンズ可）、靴（スニーカー可）くらいで行くのが丁度良さそうでしたよ。


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コーヒー、紅茶、水はフリードリンクのテーブルにありましたが、コーラ類はありませんでしたけど？？
テーブルにメニューもなかったし、そもそもオーダーを取りにも来てくれなかったし、注文するテーブルまで行かないと案内されないシステムだったのでしょうかね。

最初から別料金だと思って、オーダーするテーブルに近づかなかったからわからなかったのだと思いますが、ちょっとわかりづらいですね。

改善を期待します！

It was bad timing with President Trump's visit, but everything proceeded on schedule without any issues. The night view and fireworks were great, but the buffet on the ship was somewhat disappointing in taste. Most of the main meal was on the sweeter side, which was disappointing; the only thing that was really good was the lobster. I was satisfied with the fruits and vegetables. I was able to see the fireworks from a good spot on the deck, so I was happy with that, although the duration was short.

トランプ大統領の来島とのバッドタイミングでしたが、無事に定刻どおり進みました。夜景と花火は、良かったのですが、船内のバイキングは、いまいちの味でした。メインミールの味付けが殆ど甘めで、ガッカリでした、唯一美味しかったのは、ロブスターくらいかな〜
フルーツと、野菜等は満足はしました。
花火は、デッキの良い場所から見れましたので、満足でした。ただ、時間は短かったです。

The buffet selection was lacking, but the cozy Hawaiian music and the fireworks in front of the Hilton added a bit of excitement.

ビュッフェ内容は物足りなかったが、小じんまりとしたハワイアンソングとヒルトン前の花火で少し盛り上がった。

Everything was great! The bartender, lifeguard, deck lady Alex (I think was her name) was awesome! Great drinks and music! Thanks for a fantastic time! We will be back

I visited after three years. I was with a couple of friends, and we were all moved. It seemed like there were fewer hula performances than before, but the impressive fire show had increased and was full of excitement! After the show, the cast came down from the stage and shook hands with us. It was touching! The food at Prime Dining was decent. However, perhaps because there were fewer diners this time, the variety seemed less than before. I felt the same way last time, but truly, all the staff were cheerful, and everything was clean, making for a pleasant experience. The Korean student, Shin, who served as our guide on the shuttle bus, did a great job and treated us with a spirit of hospitality. I wonder how the Japanese student from three years ago is doing. If you're going to Oahu, I definitely recommend it!

3年ぶりに行きました。友人夫婦と一緒だったのですが、共に感動しました。前よりフラが減っているように見えましたが、勇壮なファイアーショーが増えて迫力満点！ショウーが終了後、舞台からキャストが居りて来られて握手しました。感激！プライムダイニングの食事もまぁまぁでした。ただ、今回は食事客が少なかったせいか品数も前より少なかったのは気のせいでしょうか。前も感じましたが、本当にどのスタッフの皆さんもにこやかで、きれいに清掃もされており、気持ちよく過ごせます。お迎えのバスでガイドをつとめてくれた韓国人学生のシンちゃんも頑張って、おもてなしの精神で接してくれました。3年前の日本人学生の彼は元気でいるかしら。オアフに行かれるなら是非お薦めします。

The weather was nice, and it was great to be able to drink alcohol. It would have been better if there were fewer people on the boat. There were too many, and it felt like we were going to bump into each other.

天気も良くて、お酒も飲めて良かったです。
もう少し船の中の人数が少ないと良かった。
多すぎて、ぶつかりそうでした。

Due to rain that evening, there was no sunset. But three of us enjoyed the dinner and live entertainment. Fortunately, we were seated at a table right in front. Our waiter, Ethan was superb! He was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Dinner was delicious! Would recommend this event.

The buffet service was great, and I was very satisfied to have a good seat for the show!

The buffet had a lot of dishes, and I was grateful to be able to get plenty of vegetables that I had been lacking during my stay in Hawaii. The fire dance at the end of the show was very impressive. I felt like I was able to experience Hawaiian culture.

ビュッフェのサービスも良く、ショーも良い席で見られて大満足です！

ビュッフェはたくさんの料理があり、ハワイ滞在中に不足していた野菜をたくさん取れてありがたかったです。
ショーは、終盤にあるファイヤーダンスが迫力満点でした。ハワイの文化に触れられた気がします。

Great tour, luau/dinner and show, but made for a long day!

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see a truly beautiful sunset. Surrounded by a fun captain and mostly non-Japanese guests, I had a wonderful time even though I don't understand much English. The boat didn't sway as much as I expected, and no one got wet at all. We stepped into the sea a few steps to board the boat, and then we were barefoot inside the boat the whole time. You can see a different view of Diamond Head too! I definitely want to join again if I have the chance!

お天気にも恵まれ、本当にきれいなサンセットを見ることができました。楽しい船長さんと、ほとんど日本人以外のお客さんに囲まれて、英語があまり分からなくてもとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。船は思ったより揺れず、全員全く濡れませんでした。海に数歩入って階段を登って乗船、その後ずっと船内裸足です。ダイヤモンドヘッドもいつもと違う顔が見られますよ～。機会があればぜひまた参加したいです！

Great time with a great crew! Yummy cocktails, too!

I’ve done alot of catamaran ridees in waikiki as a local. This one was good, but not the best. The boat is good, the crew is great! There are many catamarans to choose from and this one would be my #2 choice. They only do either a sunset or a firework cruise, but not both, however it’s about half the price of my #1. #1 would be the Molikini friday night sunset/firework/dinner catamaran. This boat is good for the value and you will definitely enjoy it.

It was awesome. We had the time of our lives and our guide was the best.

When you think of Hawaii, you think of cruising, so I decided to participate. The boat was about the size of a cross between a cruiser and a yacht; however, if you are prone to seasickness, you should take motion sickness medication in advance, as there can be enough rocking to make you feel sick. I had a coupon for one free drink, but when I upgraded to a larger size, I was charged normally. All the staff were locals, so if you don't speak English, it can be difficult to understand these things. The food was light snacks, so that was a bit of a letdown. On the day of the cruise, there was also a rainbow, and the weather was nice, so overall, I was fairly satisfied.

ハワイといえばクルージングと思い、参加しました。
クルーザとヨットの中間くらいの大きさの船でした、ただし船酔いがひどい方は事前に酔い止めを飲んでおかないと、船酔いするくらいの揺れはあります。
ドリンク1杯無料のクーポンを持っていたのにサイズを大きくしたら、普通にお金をとられました。スタッフは全員現地の人なので、英語が話せないとこの辺がよくわからないです。料理は軽食だったのでそこです。当日は虹もでていて、天気も良かったので総合的にはそれなりに満足できました。

It was my first catamaran tour, and there were over 40 people on the tour, but there were no other Japanese participants. Since all the instructions were in English, there were many things I didn't understand, but I didn't have any particular problems and had a great time. The Mai Tai was very delicious, and since it was all-you-can-drink, I also had some wine. The next day it rained, so I was glad it was a sunny day!

初めてのカタマランツアー、40名を越えるツアーでしたが日本人もいなく、注意事項は全て英語の為わからないこと多かったですが特に困ることはなく、楽しくすごせました。マイタイもとてもおいしく飲み放題のためワインも頂きました。翌日は雨のため晴れた日で良かったです‼️

Very impresssed with the cat, cruise and the staff.

The meal was average at the buffet, but the Hawaiian dancer staff livened things up with singing and dancing. The Rock-a-Hula show featured a performer who looked just like Presley, and the singing and dancing were great. As a fan service, they came up to the second floor and shook hands with each person.

食事はビュッヘで月並みだったが、ハワイアンダンサーのスタッフが歌ったり、踊ったりして盛り上げてくれた。ロック・ア・フラショーはプレスリーがそっくりで歌とダンスが良かった。ファン・サービスで２階席まで上がって来て、一人づつ握手してくれた。

What an awesome way to see the Friday Fireworks. The crew on board were great fun.
We thought the drinks package was great value & would highly recommend it.

Would highly recommend!! We enjoyed this so so much! Very professional and polite crew!!

Since it was a catamaran, I didn't have to worry about seasickness and enjoyed plenty of free drinks like Mai Tais and champagne. I wish I had brought some snacks... The scenery is wonderful. It's romantic. As we got closer to Diamond Head, there was a lot of noise with dancing and singing to the music. It was about an hour, but it was fun. We took commemorative photos before boarding and bought them on the way back.

カタマランなので、船酔いの心配もなくフリードリンクのマイタイやシャンパンを沢山頂きました。おつまみ持参すれば良かったかな・・・
景色が素晴らしいです。
ロマンチックです。
ダイヤモンドヘッドに近づくと音楽に合わせてダンスしたり歌ったりと大騒ぎでした。
約１時間でしたが楽しかったです
記念写真を乗船前にとってもらい、帰りに買いました。

We were guided for priority entry by a suited manager in front of the waiting crowd when it was time to enter. We took cocktails and commemorative photos in the green room, and also borrowed costumes to take more commemorative photos backstage. The backstage tour was fun. Our table was in front of the stage, and the food was delicious. We ordered a celebratory cake, but we couldn't finish it, so we had it packed in a cake box to take home. After the show, we took many more commemorative photos. The show included both a variety show and performances featuring Michael and Elvis, which were enjoyable.

時間になると入場待ちの人達の前をスーツ姿のマネージャーに案内されて優先入場。
グリーンルームでカクテルと記念写真を撮り、舞台裏でも衣装を借りて記念写真を撮りました。
バックステージツアー楽しいです。
テーブルはステージ前で、食事も美味しかった。
記念のお祝いケーキを別注しましたが食べきれず、ケーキＢＯＸに入れてもらい持ち帰りしました。
ショーの終了後も沢山記念写真をとりました。
ショーもフラショーもあり、マイケルやエルビスもありで楽しかったです。

Honestly, I didn't expect it to be that much fun. I would like to sign up for the sunset cruising next year.

正直、あんなに楽しいとは思っていませんでした、来年はサンセットクルージングにお申し込みしたいと思います。

Although our arrival was delayed and we arrived in the rain, we were warmly welcomed by a smiling staff member wearing a purple aloha shirt and holding a green nameplate. Not only did they provide us with leis, but they also had several Japanese free magazines and cookies ready in a tote bag, which made us happy to have access to local information right after arriving at the hotel. They also took care of our transportation to the hotel and guided us to the pickup point. Thank you for the sense of security from the very beginning of our trip!

到着時間は遅れ、雨の中の到着でしたが、
目印の紫のアロハ、緑地のネームプレート、
笑顔で出迎えて下さいました。
レイだけではなく、何冊かの日本語のフリー雑誌やクッキー等も手提げ袋に用意していて下さり、ホテルに着いてから、すぐに現地の情報に触れられ嬉しかったです。
ホテルまでの足も気にして、乗り場まで案内して戴きました。
旅の始まりから安心感をありがとう御座いました！

Great cruise!!! So picturesque and so much fun!!! Recommend ++++ met some great people!

It was awesome! The Captain was hilarious! Drinks were delicious! The view of Waikiki from the boat was great, and the sunset was beautiful. Met some lovely people. Highly recommend!!

It was fun night! Loved the sail and atmosphere. The crew was terrific. I think I would enjoy the music be a little louder and the boat could go a little faster and further out. Other than that, it was a great sail!

The fireworks were shorter than I expected (about 5 minutes), so I thought it might not have been necessary to take the boat just for that. However, the atmosphere on the boat with the dining, dancing, and performances, as well as the night view, was very nice. I got seasick as soon as we boarded and couldn't move from my seat much, but the staff was very attentive and considerate. They took photos during boarding and would come around to sell them later. We decided to have the data sent to us via email, but there was no Wi-Fi on the boat, so I couldn't confirm the data reception. Later, it turned out that the data hadn't been sent, but I consulted with VELTRA, and they were able to send it to me after I returned to Japan. I was very grateful for their help. I think it's better to receive the photos in physical form.

予想していたよりも、花火は短かったので（５分くらい）、わざわざ花火のために船に乗らなくても良かったかなと思います。ただ、船上でのお食事や、踊りや演奏など、夜景など雰囲気はとても良かったです。乗船してすぐに船酔いしてしまい、ほとんど席から動くことはできなくなりましたが、スタッフの方たちは、いろいろ気にかけて下さいました。また、乗船時に写真を撮り、後で売りに来ます。私たちはデータのみメール送信してもらうことにしましたが、船内にwifiがなくデータ受信が確認できませんでした。あとで、送られていないことが判明しましたが、VELTRAの方に相談して、日本に帰国してからデータを送ってもらうことができました。VELTRAの方にも大変お世話になりました。写真は、やはり実物で受け取ったほうが良いと思いました。

this boat ride was absolutely amazing. I would do it again. I loved that you can book it all online and show up the day of, super easy. I called them to get clarification and they were more than helpful. The ride was more than expected. Both of the guys working were energetic and funny. They made the ride very fun, while still giving everyone their own time to hang out and take photos. The open bar was obviously a great perk also. I really enjoyed the sunset cruise and would love to try one of the other ones they do.