All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The crew was awesome! Michelle was a fantastic bartender and we had so much fun on the cruise! Would highly recommend for a relaxed fun time.

My husband and I had an amazing time on the Makani sunset dinner cruise while on our honeymoon in Hawaii! The only downfall, as others have mentioned, is having to wait to get checked in. With the arranged transportation, we arrived an hour before the boat set sail and could not check in until 30 prior to the departure time. The staff took excellent care of everyone throughout the night to make sure we all had a good experience. The food was casual but very good- especially the spring rolls! Drinks are reasonably priced with a variety of options. We especially enjoyed that the cruise was on a catamaran for a more intimate feel compared to a larger cruise ship. We would definitely recommend this sunset dinner cruise to anyone in O'ahu for vacation!

We participated as a family of three. This was our sixth time on Oahu, but it was the first time we joined, and it became a wonderful memory. The Mai Tai was delicious (it tastes better without ice). We would like to participate again next time.

家族3人で参加しました
オアフ島6回目で初めて参加しましたが、素晴らしい思い出になりました。
マイタイも美味しく（氷を無しにしてもらったほうが美味しい）いただきました。
次回も参加したいと思います。

The sunset was beautiful, and the 90 minutes went by in no time. I definitely want to ride again next time. Thank you very much.

サンセットが綺麗であっと言う間の90分でした、また次回ぜひ乗りたいです。
ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, the clouds covered the sunset moment, so I couldn't capture it beautifully, but it was really enjoyable to drink while watching the sunset over the sea. Everyone was so friendly, both Japanese and foreign visitors, and it was a lot of fun! I couldn't understand English at all (laughs), but they took pictures for me and ordered drinks. When I recommended it to my friends, they also seemed to have a great time! I want to go again! Thanks to other people's reviews, I didn't get wet! As expected, wearing flip-flops and shorts is important because you will get wet up to your knees when boarding, so be careful with your clothing!

残念ながら雲がちょうどかかっちゃって肝心なサンセットの瞬間は綺麗には撮れませんでしたが、海の上で夕焼けみながら飲むのは本当に楽しかったです。皆さん和気あいあいとされてて日本人、外国の方、みなさん声かけてくださって凄く楽しかったです！英語全然わからなかったけど（笑）写真撮ってくれたり、お酒頼んでくれたり。友達にも勧めたら楽しかったみたいです！またのりたい！他の方のクチコミのおかげで濡れませんでした！やはりビーサンにショートパンツなど、乗り込み時にひざくらいまで海につかるので服装は注意が必要です！

My parents in their 70s were with us, and it seems they had more fun than we expected. The stage was close, making it easy to see, and we enjoyed the music as well.

70代の両親も一緒でしたが、思ったより楽しかったようです。
舞台が近いので、見やすく音楽も楽しめました。

We enjoyed doing this Circle Island tour, very informative tour, our driver Keith was nice, and explained every landmark places. We took the Ali Luau package so we can go around inside the villages with our own time as we have a small kid to walk. The Ha Breath of life was fantastic show.

The VIP seats were close to the stage, and the artists came right to our seats, which was incredibly exciting. The quality of the show was also high, and I was very satisfied.

VIP 席はステージに近く、アーティストが席まで来てくれて、迫力満点でした。ショーの完成度も高く、大満足です。

The Polynesian Cultural Center was quite far, but I enjoyed the coastal scenery and the filming locations from Jurassic World that I could see from the bus on the way there. The Japanese guide, who seemed like a local, was also interesting, and it felt like we arrived at our destination in no time. The food was easier to eat than I expected, and the prime rib was tender and excellent. The desserts, aside from the fruits, were a bit lacking, but overall it was good. The show itself was quite long and worth watching, but it might be a bit challenging if you have small children since we returned to the hotel after 10 PM. However, the fire dance is definitely worth seeing, much more than at the Hilton Hotel.

ポリネシアセンターまでは、結構遠かったですが、海岸沿いの風景やジュラシックワールドのロケ地が行きのバスの中から見れて楽しかったです。また現地人にみえる日本人ガイドさんの話も面白くあっという間に現地に着いたという感じでした。料理も思っていたよりも食べやすく、
またプライム・リブが柔らかく最高でした。ちょっとデザートがフルーツ以外は、いまいちでしたが全体的にはよかったです。またショー自体もかなり時間が長く、見ごたえはあったのですが、小さい子連れだとちょっと大変かもしれません。ホテルへ戻ると22時を過ぎるので。
ただファイヤーダンスは、ヒルトンホテルの比ではなく一度、見る価値はあるかと思います。

I wanted to show my 80-year-old father, who loves Elvis, so I went. I thought the food would be mediocre, so we went to a restaurant we liked. At the entrance, we ordered our favorite drinks (make sure to bring money as it's an additional charge) and participated just to see the show. Our seats were at the very back.

It had been 20 years since I last attended. I was wondering how it would be, but it was so much fun! From Hawaiian shows to impersonations! The quality was high, and the audience was never bored, as expected!

There was a Japanese lady really getting into it during Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock," and she got a hug from Elvis ♥ It was so much fun! My daughter also enjoyed herself in her own way! We enjoyed our meal and then casually went to see the show without feeling pressured or being stuck for a long time, which was great! I've heard the air conditioning is strong, so a long-sleeve shirt is a must.

I even recommended it to a friend who is going to Hawaii next week! My daughter kept saying that the impersonator of Michael was the staff member who was pouring beer at the entrance! I wonder if that's true...

エルビスが好きな80才になる父親に見せたくて、いってまいりました。
この手の食事はいまいちだと思ったのでレストランは好きなところに行き。入り口で、すきな飲み物を注文(別料金なのでお金持参)ショーだけみるのに参加しました。席は一番後ろの方になります。
私は20年ぶりに参加しました。いかがなものかと思っておりましたか。とても楽しかったです！ハワイアンショーから、ものまねまで！クオリティーもたかく、観客を飽きさせることなく、さすがです！
エルビスの監獄ロックで、のりのりになってる日本人のおばさまがいて、エルビスにハグされていました♥楽しかった～
娘もなんだかんだと楽しんでいました！自分たちで食事を楽しんで、そのあと、ふらっとショーを見に行く感覚で気負いすることもなく、長時間拘束されることもなくよかったです！クーラーは、聞いておりますので長袖は必須です。
翌週から、渡ハする友人にもお薦めしちゃいました♪
娘がマイケルのものまねは、入り口でビールいれてた店員さんだよ！としきりに言ってたのですが。。
本当かな…

After two years, we returned to Hawaii, and since it was my wife's birthday, we booked a dinner cruise. I requested a surprise cake, and with the help of the onboard staff, we were able to have a wonderful birthday party with the kids. Thank you very much.

2年ぶりのハワイ、ちょうど妻の誕生日だったので久しぶりにディナークルーズを申し込みました。サプライズでケーキをお願いし、乗船スタッフのご協力もあり、子供達と素晴らしい誕生日パーティが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

This is my third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center. This time, I was grouped with a tour of school students, and even though I signed up for the deluxe tour, all the good activities in the park were taken over by the school students, leaving only mediocre shows. In a way, it was nice to see things I had never seen before, but there was no explanation about the drink service during dinner, so I rated it ★3.

ポリネシアン文化センターは3回目の訪問です。
今回は修学旅行生の団体と固まってしまった為、せっかくデラックスツアーを申込みしましたが、園内のアクティビティは良いものは全て修学旅行生に抑えられて締まっており、微妙なショーばかりでした。
ある意味、今まで見た事が無いものが見れたので良かったですが、夕食時のドリンクサービスなどの説明も無かったので、★3つとさせて頂きました。

I made a reservation with Super Ambassador for a little luxury. I had a dedicated guide who was a Japanese student attending a university in Hawaii. They were very personable and guided us enthusiastically, allowing us to have a wonderful time. I heard that most of the staff are students, and it was inspiring to see them welcoming tourists with a show while learning about Polynesian culture. As a privilege of being a Super Ambassador, we had front-row seats at each event, and as a surprise, we were treated to fresh coconut juice and received handmade hats as gifts. I had a very enjoyable time, creating unforgettable memories.

少し贅沢しようと、スーパーアンバサダーで予約しました。専属のガイドさんに付いて頂きましたが、ハワイの大学に通う日本人の学生さんで、お人柄も良く、熱心にガイドをして頂き、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。スタッフのほとんどが学生さんと聞き、ポリネシアの文化を学びながらショーで観光客をもてなしている姿が、大変輝かしく生き生きとされていました。スパーアンバサダーの特権として、イベントの各会場では最前列の席が用意されており、その他サプライズで割りたてのココナッツ果汁を飲ませてくれたり、手作りの帽子のプレゼントがありました。とても楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂き、忘れられない思い出が出来ました。

It was great that Ken, who picked us up at each hotel and guided us to the location, explained various landmarks. The dance show was also impressive and very enjoyable.

各ホテルでピックアップし、現地までガイドしてくれたケンちゃんが色々と名所説明してくれて良かったです。
ダンスショーも迫力があり、見応え十分でした。

I have been to Hawaii many times, but I had never experienced a cruise. I decided to participate to try it out, and I was extremely satisfied with the excitement and comfort, which exceeded my expectations. I would like to do it again.

ハワイには何度も行ったことがありますが、クルーズは未体験でした。一度は体験しておこうと参加しましたが、予想以上の盛り上がりと気持ち良さで大満足でした。またリピートしたいと思います。

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I booked a show. At first, I signed up for a show with transportation included, but since the meeting point was farther from the hotel, I opted for this one that I could get to on my own. For those with a short stay, I think it's good because you can see it in Waikiki, which minimizes time loss. It was standard, but it included a welcome drink plus one drink, and the food was decent. Perhaps because it was small, all the seats were relatively close to the stage. There was also a face painting service for kids, which they enjoyed. I think it's a good experience to try at least once.

せっかくハワイに来たので、とショーを申し込みしました。
最初は送迎つきのショーを申し込みましたが、集合場所がホテルより遠いため自力で行けるこちらにしました。
滞在時間が短い方にはワイキキで見れるため時間のロスが少なくてよいと思います。
スタンダードでしたが、ウェルカムドリンク＋１ドリンクつきで食事もまぁまぁかな～って感じです。こじんまりしているせいか、どの席もわりと近くで見れました。
子供にペイントサービスみたいなのもあって喜んでいました。
一度体験してみるにはよいと思います。

This was my second time, and it was impressive to see it right in front of me. My child was also captivated. Thank you.

今回で２回目でしたが目の前で見れてしかも迫力があり子供も釘付で見てました。
ありがとうございます。

I had high expectations since I had wanted to go for a long time, but my overall impression was just okay. The show was moving, but I was a bit disappointed with the meal. Although it was all-you-can-eat, there were few options, and I couldn't enjoy it much, which was unfortunate.

以前から行きたいと思っていたので期待が大きかったのか、感想はまぁまぁといったところ…
ショーは感動したのですが、食事がちょっとガッカリでした。
食べ放題でしたが種類が少なく、あまり楽しめなかったのが残念でした。

Hawaii at night: Students are thriving.
I participated because I wanted to support the hardworking students.
The buffet was substantial...
It's a shame there was no alcohol, so I couldn't drink beer!
The show was wonderful, so that was great.

ハワイの夜 学生たちが活躍
頑張っている学生応援したくて参加。
ブッフェバイキング内容充実…。
アルコールの提供ないので ビール飲めなくて
残念！
ショーが 素晴らしかったので よかったです。

The food and service were all very good. The dishes were suitable for my 4 and 8-year-old children, who even asked for seconds. The fruits were fresh as well. It was a luxury to view Waikiki from the seaside, and we were able to relax. The staff mentioned that it had rained the day before, but they saw a rainbow. That kind of scenery is nice too.

料理、対応全てとても良かったです。
4歳、8歳の子供たちにも口に合う料理でおかわりをしていました。フルーツも新鮮。
海側からワイキキを見るのはとても贅沢でゆっくりとすごせました。
前日は雨が降っていたようですが
虹が見られたとスタッフの方が言っていました。
そんな景色もいいですね。

On August 17, I attended the Rock-a-Hula VIP dinner. First of all, by booking the VIP experience, you can enter earlier than general guests. While waiting for the opening time, hula dancers and singers come out to perform on a mini stage. Then, with excitement, we entered and were greeted by none other than Michael Jackson! We took a commemorative photo together! (This photo can be purchased with a frame.) As we moved further in, the staff welcomed us with a welcome drink and hors d'oeuvres. After relaxing for a while, we were shown to our seats. I thought the seating was a bit cramped, but once the meal started, it wasn't a big deal.

The food was five stars! Lobster arrived along with fruits and salad. I imagined it would be the kind of dry lobster served at weddings, but it was completely different. The meat was firm (but not tough) and came out easily from the shell, and it was delicious. The presentation was beautiful as well. Additionally, the main course of beef and Alaska salmon was served on warmed plates to keep the food from getting cold. What a thoughtful touch! The mashed potatoes on the side were also excellent. Overall, the portion sizes were just right, and it was a well-balanced meal.

By the time we finished the course, an announcement for the show began. The artists performing that day were Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Katy Perry. What a hit!! With captivating voices and dynamic dances, sometimes elegant and smooth. It was truly a stage where rock and hula merged. Even those who are not familiar with Western music can enjoy it fully!! I won't go into details, as the artists change depending on the day, and more than anything, I want everyone who will be going to experience the great excitement. Highly recommended!!

8月17日、ロック・ア・フラVIPディナー、いって参りました。
まず、VIPで申し込むと一般のお客さんより早く入場できます。
OPEN時間までの待ち時間、フラダンサーとシンガーがやってきてミニステージを見せてくれます。
そしてウキウキしながら入場。なんとマイケル・ジャクソンが出迎えてくれました！一緒に記念写真をパチリ！（この写真は台紙付きで購入できます。）さらに奥へと進むと、ウェルカムドリンクとオードブルでスタッフさんが歓迎してくれます。しばらくのんびりした後、席に案内されます。席は若干窮屈かな、と思いましたが、食事が始まるとそれほど気になりませんでした。

料理は５つ星です！フルーツやサラダと一緒にロブスターがやってきました。ああ、きっと結婚式で出てくるようなモソモソしたものなのだろうと想像していましたが、全くの別物でした。身がブリンと引き締まっていて（固くはないです）殻から取れやすく、おいしかったです。盛り付けも綺麗でした。また、メインのビーフ＆アラスカサーモンは、料理が冷めないよう温まったお皿にのって出てきました。うれしい心遣いです。付け合わせのマッシュポテトも最高でした。全体的に量が程よく、バランスのよいお食事でした。

コースを食べ終える頃、ショー開始のアナウンスが流れました。この日の出演アーティストは、エルビス・プレスリー、マイケル・ジャクソン、ケイティ・ペリーです。大当たり！！魅惑のボイスに躍動感あふれるダンス。時には優雅にしっとりと。正にロックとフラが融合したステージでした。洋楽に詳しくない方でも充分に楽しめます！！詳細内容にはふれないでおきましょう。日によってアーティストも変わりますし、何よりもこれから見に行く皆さんに大きな感動を味わっていただきたいので。イチオシです！！

I watched the Rock of Ages show from the VIP seats! Upon entering, we were welcomed with a welcome drink, and then we enjoyed dinner. The lobster, salmon, and meat were all very filling, and we also got one free drink. The meat and bread were especially delicious.

As for the main show, overall I was satisfied, but it would have been even better if Michael and Elvis's songs had been more popular hits! That said, there were hula performances and fire dances, making for a rich experience!

ロックアフラショーをVIP席で見てきました！
入場してすぐウェルカムドリンクでもてなしがあり、中に入ってまずディナーをいただきます。
ロブスター、サーモン、お肉とボリューム満点で、ドリンクも一杯無料でついてます。お肉とパンが特においしかったです。
その後のメインのショーですが、全体的には満足なのですが、マイケルやエルビスの曲がもっとメジャーな曲だったら尚良しってかんじでした！
とは言え、フラあり、ファイヤーダンスありで充実の内容でした♪

A two-shot with the main character, Mana! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. I understood the story even though it wasn't in Japanese. It might be nice if the guide on the way could share not only the history of Hawaii but also a brief overview of the story.

主人公のマナさんとツーショット！
皆さん気さくに応じてくれてだいまんでした。
物語のストーリーも日本語ではないけどわかりました。
行きのガイドさんが、ハワイの歴史だけでなく、ざっとストーリーを話してくれるといいかもです。

It took nearly 90 minutes to get to the Polynesian Cultural Center by bus, which felt a bit far for us since we were hoping to have dinner along the way. By the time we arrived, it was already dinner time, so we didn't have any time to walk around and explore the center. I was only able to choose and purchase the ukulele I had wanted for a long time.

ポリネシアン文化センターまでは、90分近くバスでの移動で、ちょっと夕食を食べがてらと思っていた私達には遠かったです。現地に着くのと同時に夕食になりますので、センターの中を見て歩く時間はありません。前から欲しかったウクレレを選んで購入するのが精一杯でした。

After five years, I finally went to the Polynesian Cultural Center, which I had absolutely wanted to visit.

In the evening, I boarded the bus at the designated hotel, and on the way, the cheerful guide's chatter was so enjoyable that my spirits lifted as we arrived at the PCC.

I filled my stomach at the buffet and strolled around the center until the show began.

When the time came, I headed to the "HA" show venue. Since it was also "HA" five years ago, I expected something new, but it was the same. However, it is moving no matter how many times you watch it.

I cried five years ago, and I cried again this time ^^;

It's a story full of "love." I don't understand the words at all, but that's completely fine.

There’s love between couples, love for family, love for friends... and the love passed down from father to child. I can't help but sincerely wish to be a couple and family like that.

If you think of it as a Polynesian dance musical, you can truly enjoy it.

I will definitely go to the Polynesian Cultural Center again on my next trip to Hawaii (^O^)／

5年ぶりのハワイ...

絶対に行きたいと思っていた ポリネシア・カルチャー・センターに行ってきました。

夕方に指定ホテルでバスに乗り、途中、愉快なガイドさんのお喋りが楽しくて気分も高まってきたところでPCCに到着。

ビュッフェでお腹を満たし、ショーが始まるまでセンター内を散策。

さて、時間が来たところで「HA」のショー会場へ。5年前も「HA」だったので新しいものかと期待しましたが同じだったんですけど、これは何回観ても感動します。

5年前も泣いちゃいましたが今回も泣いちゃいました ^^;

なんというか「愛」がいっぱいのお話なのです。
言葉は全然わからないですけど、全く問題ありません。

夫婦愛、家族愛、仲間愛...そして父から子に受け継がれていく親子愛。
こういう夫婦・家族でありたいと心から思うこと間違い無しです。

ポリネシアンダンスのミュージカルだと思えば本当に楽しめますよ。

次回のハワイ旅行でも絶対にポリネシア・カルチャー・センターに行きます (^O^)／

We had a wonderful evening on Makani. After reviewing several dinner cruise options, we selected Makani due to the great reviews and good price. It was one of our favorite excursions on our vacation!
The pros: The staff was great - funny and personable. The food was good and there was a large drink selection, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It was a very relaxing cruise with a beautiful view; it lasted approximately two hours, so you get to enjoy the sunset, as well.
The cons: There is only one, which is that they provide transportation, but not from our hotel. Though they didn't require us to go very far, it was a bit confusing trying to find our pick up point as that particular hotel has several locations. Also a slight put off considering we passed our hotel going to the marina. All was fine in the end though, as it was nice that transportation was provided at no additional cost.
Overall, I would highly recommend this excursion. We really enjoyed the relaxing, beautiful evening aboard the Makani Dinner Cruise.

7.5 billion people and I spent it my two favorite, my wife and daughter. Thanks for being part of our memories!

This was my first time participating with my child.

Before the show, we waited at the entrance while choosing drinks with or without alcohol and snacking on light appetizers like fruits and nuts. Then we were shown to our seats.

Our seats were right in front of the main stage, and we had dinner first, but it took a while to place our drink orders as no one came to assist us. Just before the show started, other guests began to enter the second-floor seats, and we were still eating dinner, which made it a bit embarrassing as they could see us from above.

Once the show began, everyone was captivated, and it was so much fun that it ended in the blink of an eye. The excitement was incredible.

After the show, we waited at the designated spot as instructed by the staff from Veltra, but for some reason, a few people from the same hotel left and boarded a microbus going to a different hotel.

Later, I found out that the staff had actually arranged a separate bus for our hotel. (The bus arrived quickly.) They apologized multiple times, and after we boarded that bus, we were the only ones, so they dropped us off very close to our hotel instead of the bus stop we had originally departed from.

I truly appreciate how kindly and properly they handled the unexpected situation. If there are more enjoyable tours in the future, I would love to participate again!

モニターで今回子どもと初参加しました。

ショーの前に入り口で、アルコール有りか無しの飲み物を選びフルーツやナッツの軽いおつまみをつまみながら待ち、席に案内されます。

ショーの席はメインのすぐ前で先にディナーをいただくのですが、飲み物のオーダーがなかなか出来ず（人が来ない）少し待たされました。
始まる直前に2階席に別の客が続々入ってくるのですが、まだディナーをこちら側は食べていて上からその様子を見られているようでちょっと恥ずかしかったです。

ショーが始まると皆さん釘付けで、本当に楽しくあっと言う間に終わってしまいました。
迫力も満点。

終了後、ベルトラの付き添いの方が待つよう指示した場所にしばらくいたのですが同じホテルから来た数名がなぜか行ってしまい、別のホテル行きのマイクロバスに先に乗り込んでしまいました。

後でわかったのですが担当の方はうちのホテル行きのバスを別にちゃんと頼んでいてくれていたのです。（バスはすぐ来ました）
何度も謝ってくださり、またそのバスに乗った後、わが家だけだったので行きのバス停より泊まったホテルのすぐ近くで降ろしてくれました。

不測の時も親切にきちんと対応してくれて本当にありがとうございました。
また楽しいツアーがありましたらぜひ参加させてください！

This cruise is very relaxing and gives you the opportunity to calm down and enjoy the evening in a friendly and family oriented environment, specially if you have already done lots of adventurous activities elsewhere. I definitely recommend to go on this cruise as part of your Oahu trip. We saw lots of couples and families and they all seemed to be enjoying the cruise, specially during the sunset. In addition, the food was pretty good too. It included several options and there was plenty so I think you won't leave the boat hungry. If I go back to Oahu, I will go back on this cruise again specially towards the end of my trip to chill, relax, and take good sunset pictures.

Recommend for friday fireworks! We enjoyed beautiful nightview of Waikiki and Ala moana.