All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

2nd time out with the boys. Fantastic night service was amazing again. How they looked after the people that felt sick was incredible. You have amazing staff. Good to meet other people from all over the world
Mel and Tara
Melbourne Australia
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I saw a rock show for the first time!

Unlike the Polynesian show I saw in the past, it was very lively, and time flew by.

Of course, there were also Tahitian and hula dances.

I definitely want to participate again next time!

初めてロックショーを見ました！

昔見たポリネシアンショーとは違いとってもノリノリで、時間が経つのがあっという間です

もちろんタヒチアンやフラダンスもあります

次回も是非参加したいです

The fireworks lasted about 10 minutes, and after that, we were just on the boat looking at the dark sea. It might have been nice if we could enjoy the coastline and the sunset, but I can't recommend a cruise after sunset. My mother even said, "What was that thing yesterday?" which made me feel really bad since I was the one who arranged it (^^;;).

花火は１０分位で終わり、あとは暗い海を眺めながら船に乗っている状態。 海岸線や夕陽を楽しめる時間帯なら良かったかもしれませんが、日没後のクルーズはおすすめできません。
母からも、昨日のアレは何だったの？ と酷い言われようで、手配した私は立つ瀬が無かったです(^^;;

The buffet had so many options that it was hard to choose. I wanted to eat a lot, but I couldn't finish everything. The dance show was very powerful and wonderful! The child actors were cute, and I felt that the performance of the lead was top-notch.

ビュッフェも品数が多くて迷うほど、たくさん食べたかったけど食べ切れませんでした。ダンスショーはとても迫力があって素晴らしかった！子役がかわいく、主役の人のパフォーマンスは一流だと感じました。

It was a nice dinner cruise. Entertainer was beautiful. Just wish we had air conditioning, it was hot.

The journey was a bit long, so most people were sleeping. The guide was quietly explaining the scenery with consideration for everyone. The buffet was deluxe, and each person had a crab shoulder. There were no explanations at the venue, so it's better to look for things yourself. There was ice cream by the entrance, and I realized it when leaving, so I missed out on it... what a shame. The show was impressive and good.

移動は、少し長いのでほとんどの人は寝ていました。ガイドさんが、気を使い小声で
景色の説明をしていました。
ビュッフェは、デラックスでしたので、カニの肩が一人一つ付いてました。会場では
説明がないので、自分でよく探したほうがいいです。入口わきにアイスがあり、出るときに
気付き食べ損なた・・・残念
ショーは、迫力があり良かったです。

We came to the polynesian center on the last evening of our Hawaii trip, and it was definitely a full day event. We saw shows and performances basically non stop from Noon to 5:30 PM and got to the buffet dinner on time. The only negative thing I’d have to say is the dinner is so-so quality and not polynesian themed (as we had hoped), and the guy serving the roast beef is probably the most silent and angry server we’ve ever met lol... also true to another review mentioned, food was basically near shortage or out completely after ~45 minutes of the scheduled start time even though it’s supposed to go for another 45 minutes.

The shows in general were very informative and entertaining, some extremely humorous. We also had tickets to the night show Ha, and that was a huge highlight.

My Lei greeter was absolutely wonderful. Very kind and knowledgeable. My shuttle was running late & she stayed with me until it arrived.
This was my 17th time to Hawaii and in previous years I used a previous Lei Greeting Company & an elderly man was my Lei greeter. He was so rude I had to change companies. I'm very pleased with this company and I highly recommend them. I recommend them to all my friends who visit Oahu.

I had high expectations because of the great reviews, but it was fairly average. The Mai Tai was delicious. It was quite rocky, and there were a few people who got seasick.

クチコミ評価が高いので凄く期待して参加しましたが割りと普通でした。
マイタイは美味しかったです。結構揺れます、船酔いした人もちらほらいました。

The sunset is of course breathtaking, it was amazing to see Oahu island at dusk, and the crew is fun and engaging. I would love to do it again.

I was told by a friend that the show has an incredible scale, so I signed up for a tour that allows you to watch the show from the central front row seats. The tour included bus transportation, and a veteran female guide happily introduced us to various landmarks along the way to the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Once we arrived, we had our meal right away. We opted for the deluxe meal, which had a wide variety of dishes and exceeded our expectations, especially the crab and roast beef, which were delicious.

As for the show, we had seats right in the middle of the front row, making it very easy to see, and the stage was incredibly powerful. Since there was a bit of distance from the stage, even from the front row, we could see everything well, and I was glad we chose those seats.

There was a little time between the meal and the show, so we were able to visit the souvenir shop as well. It was a pity that we couldn't go to the village, but I had a great time!

友人からショーはスケールがすごいから絶対に観た方が良いと言われたので、ショーを中央前列の席で観られるツアーで申し込みました。
バスの送迎付きで、ベテラン女性が、ポリネシアカルチャーセンターに向かうまで、途中の道にある名所などを楽しく案内してくれました。
現地に着いてからはすぐに食事。
食事はデラックスの方で、この食事が種類も多く、予想以上で、特にカニとローストビーフが美味しかったです。
ショーの方は、ちょうど真ん中の前の方の席で、すごく観やすく、大迫力のステージでした。
ステージから少し距離があるので、前列の方でも全体がよく見えて、前の席にして良かったなと思いました。
食事からショーの間は少し時間があり、お土産屋さんも回れました。
村には行けなかったのが残念でしたが、すごく楽しめました！

Beautiful lei and a great way to be welcomed to Hawaii. The lady was lovely and gave us some information and took our picture. Recommended and will use services again.

Beautiful lei and a great way to be welcomed to Hawaii. The lady was lovely and gave us some information and took our picture. Recommended and will use services again.

The meeting place is the designated gathering spot for each company's tour, and at first, I was confused about which bus to take, but the guide actively reached out to us, allowing us to board the bus smoothly. As for the food, it was a bit disappointing. There were few dishes, and the taste was mediocre. The show was impressive and enjoyable. However, it lacked comedic elements and exciting moments, which might make the second half a bit dull. Previously, I participated in a similar tour in Guam, where the food was delicious and the show was highly entertaining, so this time I felt it was a bit overpriced.

集合場所は各社のツアー集合場所になっており、最初はどのバスか迷いましたが、ガイドの方が積極的に声をかけてくれ、スムーズにバスに乗れました。料理については、少し期待外れでした。品数が少なく、味も平凡でした。ショーについては、迫力があり、楽しめました。ただ、コミカル要素・盛り上がりポイントがあまりなく、後半少し飽きるかもしれません。以前、グアムの同じようなツアーに参加しましたが、料理がおいしく、ショーもエンタメ度が高く楽しかったので、今回は少し割高に感じました。

Aside from us, there was only one Japanese family, and everyone else was from overseas. I usually find optional tours filled with Japanese people to be less enjoyable, but here, I was able to have a great time drinking while watching a beautiful sunset with people from other countries. I was so satisfied with the tour that I think I would like to use it again the next time I come to Hawaii.

私達の他に日本人は一家族だけで他は皆さん海外のの方でした。
日本人だらけのオプショナルツアーは旅行感が薄れて苦手なのですが、こちらはそれがなく海外の方ととても楽しく綺麗な夕日を見ながらお酒を飲む事が出来ました。
また次回ハワイに来た際はまた利用しようかなと思うくらい満足出来たツアーでした。

This time, I participated with a friend. Last time, it was a cruise to see the fireworks, but this time we were able to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea while it was still light out, which was wonderful. It was a bit loud because we were right behind the speakers, but overall, I am very satisfied.

今回は友人と2人で参加しました。
前回は花火を見るクルージングでしたが、今回は明るいうちからワイキキの景色を海から眺める事が出来とても素晴らしかったです。
スピーカーのすぐ後ろだった為少々うるさかったですが全体的にとても満足しています。

I signed up early for this popular tour because I couldn't join last time due to it being fully booked. As expected, it was a fun cruise with a stunning sunset. There were a few Japanese passengers on board, but the atmosphere was bright and lively thanks to the Western guests. Seeing Diamond Head illuminated by the sunset from the sea is a rare experience, so I believe it's worth it. I tend to get seasick, but despite the waves, I was able to enjoy the cruise without feeling unwell. I would love to participate again.

人気のツアーで、以前申し込んだ時は満席で乗ることが出来なかったため、リベンジで早めに申し込みをしました。期待通り、最高の夕日を見ながらの楽しいクルーズでした。日本人も何組か同乗していましたが、欧米の方々のノリが良く、雰囲気も明るく良かったと思います。夕日に照らされたダイヤモンドヘッドを海側から見ることはなかなか出来ないので、乗る価値があると思います。船酔いしやすいのですが、波で揺れたものの、気分が悪くなることなく楽しむことが出来ました。また参加したいです。

My family enjoyed the dinner cruise. The Staff were so accommodating to change the menu to their guests preference. I learned a lot which side I should wear my flower. The entertainment is awesome, complete with the proper attire to educate the guests about the Hawaiian tradition, I will highly recommend this dinner cruise to anyone visiting Hawaii .Thanks to Emily of Veltra for helping me book the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.

The atmosphere is excellent.
The all-you-can-drink option is great.
The staff left a good impression.
I want to go again.
The meeting place is easy to find.

雰囲気抜群。
飲み放題もいい感じ。
スタッフも好印象。
また行きたいです。
待ち合わせ場所もわかりやすい。

What a great experience! The crew was so interactive with everyone made everyone feel right at home! The view of the fire works was amazing! This is a must!

We sailed smoothly off the coast of Waikiki on a catamaran, enjoying the wind. While sipping on a Mai Tai made by a female crew member with a large tattoo, we waited for the sunset. When the sun finally dipped below the horizon, applause erupted all around us.

まさに順風満帆でワイキキ沖をカタマランで風に乗って進みました。肥大半身TATOOの女性クルーが作ってくれたマイタイを飲みながらサンセットを待ちました。太陽が水平線に沈んみきった時には、一斉に拍手が沸き上がりました。

You offer few options for lunch -- and then all of a sudden you are paying an extra $20 for lunch after paying a high price already for park tickets. Luau food was mediocre -- and they ran out of food and shut down food lines. Night show was great

We took the cruise for my daughter's birthday and she said it was her best birthday ever. The music set the mood for a really fun night. The drinks were great and definitely not watered down! The food was really good and plenty of it! It was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. The staff was super friendly and fun. The fireworks at the end of the night was a perfect way to end an amazing evening. I wouldn't think twice about booking this again on our next visit to Hawaii, it was the highlight of our trip! Thank you!

I made a reservation to see the Hilton fireworks from the sea. The fireworks were wonderful, but the night view of Waikiki was amazing❣️ The drinks were all-you-can-drink❣️ It was a lot of fun. By the way, there were only my family and a couple of friends who are Japanese; there were no small children.

ヒルトンの花火を海上から観たくて予約しました。花火も素敵でしたが、ワイキキの夜景も凄い❣️
ドリンクも飲み放題❣️楽しかった
因みに日本人は私達家族と友人夫婦だけ、小さい子供はいませんでした

My wife and I were stoked when the boat beached onto shore. It was funny initially watching folks coming off the last ride bc the waves rocked the boat and splashed onto them. But it's expected, it was fun nonetheless. We did the Fireworks ride and it was just AWESOME!!! To watch it from the ocean is definitely something everyone should experience. We'd totally do it again!

I have visited several times, and each time I am captivated by the content of the show and the dances from various countries, making the time pass very quickly. I am also satisfied with the food, as I can choose my favorite dishes in the amounts I like, and there is a wide variety.

If I had to say something, it would be that the time from arrival to meals and the show was busy, so I thought it would be nice to have a little more time to buy souvenirs on-site.

何回か訪れていますが、毎回ショーの内容や各国のダンスに引き込まれて時間がとても早く過ぎていきます。
食事も好きなものを好きな量とれるのと、種類も豊富なので満足です。

しいて言えば、到着から食事、ショーまでの時間が忙しかったので、現地でお土産を買える時間がもう少しあるといいかなと思いました。

During my 7-day stay in Hawaii, I arranged various optional tours, but the sunset dinner cruise was the most memorable. The boat is a slightly larger catamaran yacht, so there was hardly any rocking, allowing us to enjoy the sunset in a calm atmosphere. In Hawaii, there are many Japanese tourists everywhere, and while there are tours with a 100% participation rate of Japanese people, this tour had a lower percentage of Japanese guests, which made it enjoyable to converse with multilingual tourists in English.

However, there are a couple of downsides:
1. Although it's called a buffet, it's not an all-you-can-eat experience. For example, there are restrictions like "two pieces per person." It means you can eat what you like, but only in specified quantities. Japanese people might associate buffet with all-you-can-eat, so this is something to be aware of.
2. At the check-in counter, Westerners were allowed to check in before the designated time, while Japanese guests were told to "wait until the time," which felt discriminatory. After persistent negotiation, I was finally allowed to check in, but for Japanese guests with limited English skills, they might end up feeling helpless. Since boarding is done in the order of check-in, securing your spot is very important.

7日間のハワイ滞在で、いろいろなオプショナルターを組みましたが、その中でもこのサンセット・ディナークルーズが一番の記念になりました。船はすこし大きめのカタマランヨットですので、ほとんど揺れがなく落ち着いてサンセットが楽しめました。ハワイはどこに行っても日本人が多く、参加率100％日本人のツアーもある中、このツアーは日本人率が低く、多言語の観光客と（英語で）お話をすることもできて楽しめます。

難点は、
①ビュフェとありますが、いわゆる食べ放題ではありません。たとえば「これは一人二個まで」などの制限があります。「好きなものを決まった分量まで食べてよいですよ」という意味です。日本人はビュフェ＝食べ放題というイメージでしょうから注意が必要です。
②チェックインカウンターでは、西洋人はチェックイン開始時間前に受付していながら、日本人は「時間までまて」と差別を受けました。しつこく交渉してやっと受付てもらえましたが、英語力のない日本人だと泣き寝入りでしょう。受付順に乗船して席を確保しますので、受付順は非常に重要です。

The boat is a bit smaller, so it gets some waves and splashes! It was the perfect cruise for someone like me who loves that kind of adventure. It was a cocktail cruise, but since beer was also all-you-can-drink, it's great for those who aren't fond of sweet cocktails.

船がやや小さめですので、波を受け水しぶきを受けます！そんなアドベンチャーが好きな私にはぴったりのクルーズでした。カクテルクルーズでしたが、ビールも飲み放題ですから甘いカクテルが苦手な方にも最適ですよ

I made a reservation because I wanted to see an American show in Hawaii for the first time. First, I received a welcome drink and relaxed for a while before moving to the front row on the first floor to enjoy dinner. For dinner, I savored delicious American food, including steak. After dinner, I watched the show from the VIP seats, which allowed me to see the powerful hula and fire dances up close. The fire dance, in particular, was more impressive than I had imagined and created an exciting atmosphere. I had a great experience on my first trip to Hawaii.

初ハワイでアメリカンなショーを見たいと思い予約しました。
まずはじめにウェルカムドリンクを受け取りゆっくり過ごした後に、ステージ正面の1階席に移動して夕食をいただきました。夕食ではステーキなどを美味しくいただきアメリカンな食事を堪能しました。
夕食後はショーを見ましたが、VIP席でしたので間近で迫力あるフラダンスやファイヤーダンスを見ることができました。
特にファイヤーダンスは想像以上に迫力のあるものでとても盛り上がりました。
初めてのハワイで良い経験ができました。

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. It's great to see Waikiki from this vantage point. The Skipper and crew were excellent, they really make the experience an enjoyable one..
There was no skimping on drinks either.