All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The half-day tour of Oahu felt really like an add-on. It was disappointing that we spent quite a bit of time stopping at a jewelry store that wasn't mentioned in the itinerary. I thought the students at the Polynesian Cultural Center were truly dedicated and wonderful. The show was also impressive.

オアフ島半日観光は、本当におまけ的な感じでした。途中記載になかった宝石屋さんに寄って、結構時間を割いていたのは残念です。ポリネシア文化センターは学生さんが本当に皆、一生懸命で素晴らしいと思いました。ショーも圧巻でした。

The bus ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center was ok. The guide who spoke most of the way there was not very entertaining. He did pass on a few useful tidbits, but not many considering he spoke for almost an hour and a half. The guide we got at the PCC was difficult to understand and was apparently supposed to shepherd about 20 or 30 people around. Since you had to be very close to him to be able to hear and understand him, most of what he said was missed by most of his charges. He led us from presentation to presentation for 2.5 hours, then, as he sent us on our way to our dinners, he gave us maps of the place. It would have been nice to have a program or something to explain what it was we were seeing in these presentations. The Luau was just ok. Waiters were passing out drinks in pineapples to select people...I was unaware of any offer of those drinks. I assume there was a separate charge, but I have no idea. The food was mediocre and the show after dinner was not much better. Then we went to the main event...HA, breath of life. Once again, we were not given any explanation of what the performance was showing us. A brief one-page synopsis would have been extremely helpful. Overall, I was very disappointed with this tour!

It was our first time in Hawaii with our 9-year-old and 16-year-old! We had a great time taking photos with a family we met on the trip, even though we didn't understand English! My daughter was thrilled to take a picture with a beautiful model-like woman at the helm in a Titanic pose. The sunset, Mai Tai, and atmosphere made for an amazing time.

9歳、16歳の子どもを連れて初めてのHawaiiでした！乗り合わせたファミリーと写真をとりあったりして英語がわからないにもかかわらず盛り上がりました！娘は船頭でモデルさんみたいな美女とタイタニックポーズで写真を一緒に撮ってもらい大喜びでした。サンセット、マイタイ、雰囲気ともに最高の時間でした。

Since we boarded on Friday, we were able to see the Hilton fireworks from the ship. However, I was a bit disappointed by the limited variety of dishes at the buffet.

金曜日に乗船したので、ヒルトンの花火を船上から見ることができました。ただ、バイキングのお料理の種類が少なくてちょっと残念でした。

On the day of the cruise, the wind was strong, and I was wondering if we would set sail, but we departed safely. There was a photo opportunity before boarding, which cost $20. I purchased it as a keepsake. We went quite far out, and with the wind and strong waves, seawater was coming into the boat, but it was the best cruising experience. The view of Waikiki from the ocean and the sunset were amazing, and it turned into a photo-taking event. However, I had gone to the restroom before boarding, and after disembarking, I had to dash to the restroom (laughs).

当日は風が強く、出航するんかなといった感じでしたが、無事出航。乗船前には写真撮影があります。こちらは20ドルでした。記念に購入しましたよ。結構沖の方まで出て、風があって波が強く、船の中まで海水が入って来てましたが、最高のクルージングでした。沖からのワイキキの眺めや、夕日が沈んでいく様は素晴らしく、写真撮影大会でした。ただ、乗船前にトイレ行ってたんですが、下船後はトイレにダッシュ(笑）でした。

I wolud recomend this to every one. The flower leis were beautiful and smelled so good. The lady that greeted us and presented us with our leis was so friendly and helpful. she gave us a warm aloha greeting and welcomed us to Hawaii. She offered to take picutres of us with our leis and helped us get our bags. She made us feel like friends coming to visit.

another must thing to do with a local guide and guided tour inside cultural center is recommended who knows where to go and not miss any of the activities in each village. Best Luau ever !!!

I have also participated in a dinner cruise, but I didn't really need the meal; I joined to see the sunset! There are similar boats, so I ended up lining up at a different location. This one departs from in front of the Sheraton Hotel beach. Feeling the breeze and enjoying drinks, I was able to make friends with the people around me and see the most beautiful sunset. I highly recommend it!

ディナークルーズにも参加したことがありましたが、食事はそんなにいらないけれど夕日を見たいので参加しました！
同じような船があるので違う場所に並んでしまいました。こちらは、シェラトンホテルのビーチ前から出発する船です。
風を感じ、お酒やソフトドリンクを飲みながら、
まわりの人とも仲良くなったりして、サイコーにきれいな夕焼けを見ることができました。
オススメです！！

The morning was really great. We were able to visit places that are only accessible by car. Above all, the guide was entertaining.

I think it wasn't necessary to go to the Polynesian Cultural Center in the afternoon. I especially think it's better not to take the shuttle bus that departs from the cultural center. Until then, it was fun. I couldn't enjoy the evening show because of that shuttle bus. I think the show itself was good.

午前中は本当に良かった。車じゃないと行けないところを回れた。何より、ガイドさんが面白かった。

午後のポルネシアン文化センターは行かなくても良かったと思う。特に文化センターから出ているシャトルバスに乗らない方がいいと思う。それまでは、楽しかった。夜のショーの間もそのシャトルバスのせいで楽しめなかった。ショー自体はいいと思う。

The cruise was just fine. If you want a real sunset cruise, the catamaran is not the way to go.

After having dinner, we watched the show.

The dinner started off with a fun atmosphere, thanks to a kind woman dressed in Hawaiian attire who adorned our heads with flower decorations and took photos for us.

To be honest, I participated with the show as the main focus and didn't have high expectations for the food, but I was surprised by how delicious everything was in the buffet! By the fourth day of our trip, I was getting tired of the heavy Hawaiian meats, but I was able to eat heartily. There were various performances during the meal, which made it enjoyable.

After the meal, we had dessert and felt great and full before watching the show. Honestly, I wasn't very familiar with the original material, but there were so many engaging elements that kept it interesting! The cast members were also very enthusiastic, which added to the fun. The highlight was definitely the Michael Jackson performance; despite a slight height difference, he looked just like the real thing! His dancing was incredible, and it felt like I was watching the real Michael. At the end, we took a photo together, and even up close, he looked just like him. I think anyone who knows famous rockers will enjoy this!

ディナーを食べてからショーを見る流れでした。

ディナーはハワイアンな格好の優しい女性が、頭に花飾りをつけてくれたり写真を撮ってくれたり、楽しい雰囲気ので始まりました。

実はショーをメインに考えて特にご飯には期待せずに参加しましたが、バイキング形式でどれも美味しくてびっくりしました！
旅行の4日目に行ったため、ハワイのお肉てんこ盛り＆味のこってりしたものに飽きて来ていた中、ぱくぱく食べることができました。
食事中もパフォーマンスが色々あって、楽しかったです。

食事の後はデザートを食べて、満腹でいい気分になってからショーを観ます。
正直私が元ネタになっている人をよく知らないということがありましたが、それでも飽きさせない演出が沢山盛り込まれていました！
そしてキャストの方々がサービス精神旺盛でそれもまた面白かったです。
やはり特によかったのはマイケルジャクソンで、少し身長は違えど本人としか見えないぐらいそっくり！
ダンスもバリバリで、本人を見ているような気分でした 笑
最後に一緒に写真を撮ってもらいましたが、近づいてもそっくりです。
有名どころのロッカーを知っていれば、誰でも楽しめると思います！

The bus guide was Japanese, and for about an hour on the way, she talked a lot about Hawaii. Thanks to her, I felt like I was sightseeing during the journey. I chose the cheaper buffet, but there was everything from salad to dessert, and even a space where they cut the meat for us, so we were very satisfied. I had heard that we would be seated in the back, but in reality, we were in the fourth row from the front, which allowed us to feel the excitement of the show, and I was really happy about that.

バスガイドさんが日本人の方で、行きの一時間ほど、たくさんのハワイのことを話してくれました。おかげで道中も観光した気分になりました。ビュッフェは安い方を選びましたが、サラダからデザートまでお肉を切り分けてくれるスペースまであり私たちは大満足でした。ショーは後方席と聞いていましたが、実際は前から四列目のショーの迫力が感じられる席で嬉しかったです。

I had visited Hawaii several times, but I had never tried a cruise. This time, I participated in this cruise for the first time at the request of my family.

We cruised east off the coast of Waikiki, and it was unexpectedly fun. There were hardly any Japanese groups; most of the participants were family groups from the mainland United States, and they were lively and excited from the start. However, it wasn't uncomfortable; it was heartwarming to see the children having a great time splashing in the waves at the front of the boat. By the time we turned back for the second half, the kids had calmed down, and we were able to enjoy the sunset leisurely.

First of all, if you absolutely don't want to get wet, this cruise is not for you. You will definitely get wet up to your knees when boarding. Depending on the waves, you might even get wet up to your lower body. It's better to be prepared for that. On the other hand, as long as you are sitting normally on the boat, you won't get wet.

Also, as others have mentioned, the meeting point is indeed hard to find. I was staying on the east side, so I walked along the coast, but it was quite a walk. I recommend checking the meeting point thoroughly in advance.

I was with my 4-year-old child, and they were very satisfied, so I believe people of all ages can enjoy this. The evening tour is also a plus. As for drinks, as the tour name suggests, we started with "Mai Tai" (Mai Tai is served from the Mai Tai server), but some people were gulping down champagne. However, since the boat was rocking, it was hard to tell what we were getting tipsy from. The selection of soft drinks was not very extensive.

Overall, it was a satisfying tour in terms of cost.

ハワイは何度か訪れていましたが、あまりクルーズには未挑戦でした。
今回、同行した家族の希望で初めて当クルーズに参加しました。

ワイキキ沖を東方面へクルーズしていったのですが、これが予想に反して面白い。
日本人グループはほとんどいなくて、大半がアメリカ本土からの家族グループだったのですが、最初からテンションマックスで大騒ぎ。かといって不快なわけでなく、船の前方で飛び散る波に大はしゃぎしている様は微笑ましいものでした。その子供たちも、折返してからの後半からはおとなしくなり、今度はサンセットをまったり楽しむことができました。

まず、絶対に濡れたくない人は参加できません。
乗船時には確実に膝あたりまでは濡れます。波の具合によっては、下半身まで濡れてしまいます。ある程度は覚悟して参加するほうがいいでしょう。
逆に船上では、普通に座っている限り、濡れることはありません。

あと、皆さんも言っていますが、集合場所が確かにわかりにくいです。
私は宿泊が東サイドだったので、海岸沿いを進んだのですが、結構歩かされます。
事前に集合ポイントを十分にチェックされることをお勧めします。

4歳の子供と一緒だったのですが、子供も大満足でしたので、間違いなく老若男女楽しめると思います。夕刻からのツアーというのもgood。
ドリンクはツアー名通り、最初は「マイタイ」（マイタイサーバーからマイタイが出てきます）ですが、何人かはシャンパンをガブガブやっていました。ただ、揺れるので、何に酔っているのかわからなくなります。ソフトドリンクはあまり充実していませんでした。

コスト的に満足したツアーでした。

Great crew, seats, not just netting, beautiful views from the sea. Added surprise was the friendliness of the passengers even before the bar opened! Met almost everyone on board, laughed almost non-stop. BTW, despite what their website says, there IS A BATHROOM on board. Great experience!

I have traveled to Hawaii many times, but this time, due to my retirement and our 35th wedding anniversary, I signed up for a sunset dinner cruise through VELTRA for the first time and participated.

It might just be me, but when I boarded the ship, other participants were already having dinner, and when I was shown to my seat, there was no explanation at all. I had no idea what to do, and my dissatisfaction started piling up from the beginning of dinner. To make matters worse, the photos I purchased were not handed to me on the spot but were given to me when I was getting off, which wasted time checking the faces of the buyers against the photos, leaving me in a terrible mood.

As for the cruise itself, I had previously been on the Navatek, and since this one also operated near Diamond Head, I thought it was good.

何度もハワイ旅行に行っていますが、今回は退職、結婚35年ということもあって、初めてサンセットディナークルーズをＶＥＬＴＲＡを通じて申し込み、参加しました。
私だけかもしれませんが、船舶に乗り込んだ時には、他の参加者はすでにディナーを取っており、席に案内された際に何の説明もなく、何をすればよいのか全然わからず、ディナー開始から不満が積もり、挙句の果てには購入した写真をその場で渡さず、降りる際に渡したため、購入者の顔と写真のチェックに無駄な時間だけがかかり、気分は最悪でした。
クルーズ自体は、以前ナバティック号に乗ったこともあり、今回もダイヤモンドヘッド近くまで運行したので良かったと思います。

The waves were a bit rough, but it was a very enjoyable cruising experience. It was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy it together with the people on board.

少し波が荒かったが、とてもたのしいクルージングでした。共に乗船していた人達と一緒に楽しめる事は素晴らしい体験でしたね。

The food and entertainment was fabulous.
The service was great.
Everyone was very accommodating too.

I was surprised by the size of the venue!
I was also amazed by the scale of the show!
Without a doubt, it's the best among Polynesian shows!

ショー会場の広さにビックリ❗️
ショーのスケールにまたビックリ‼️
ポリネシアンショーの中では文句無しで最高‼️

The cruise begins with a yacht ride from the beach. It's essential to wear sandals or go barefoot since you'll be getting into the water to board the yacht. Also, be aware that waves may come, so your clothes are likely to get wet! I ended up soaked up to my chest.

Even on the yacht, there's a chance of getting wet. A cool guy on the yacht serves drinks, including Mai Tais and soft drinks. Everyone sits together and enjoys the cruise.

I think it depends on the day, but it was quite rocky that day. Those prone to seasickness should be cautious; my friend got seasick. The kids were with us, but they didn't get sick and had a great time.

While enjoying the waves, I also took in the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The highlight was definitely the sunset! It was absolutely beautiful! The cruise continues until the sunset is over.

I highly recommend this tour for those who don't get seasick; it's a unique experience you can only have in Hawaii.

海辺からヨットに乗ってクルージングが始まります。注意は、海に入ってヨットに乗りますから、サンダル履きは必須です。それか、裸足になるか。 あと、波がきますから洋服が濡れる可能性大です！私は、胸あたりまで濡れてしまいました。
ヨットに乗っても濡れる可能性あります。
ヨットでは、カッコいいお兄さんが飲み物を渡してくれます。マイタイ、ソフトドリンクもあります。
皆さんで座っでクルーズします。
日によるのだと思いますが、この日はかなり揺れました。船酔いされる方は要注意です。私のお友達も酔ってしまいました。子供たちも一緒でしたが、子供たちは酔わずとっても楽しんでました。
ダイヤモンドヘッド、ワイキキを見ながら、私は波も楽しみました。
一番のポイントは、サンセット!とっても綺麗でした！
サンセットが終わるまでクルーズしてくれます。
船酔いがない方には、とってもおすすめでハワイならではのツアーですね。

I participated with my mother based on a friend's recommendation. I was very satisfied with the evening tour. There was nothing inconvenient, as the shuttle bus also had a Japanese guide. The night show was incredibly powerful, and I would definitely like to see it again if I have the chance. I highly recommend it to those who are going to Hawaii!

知人の勧めから母と参加しました。
夕方からのツアーでも大満足でした。移動のシャトルバスでも日本語のガイドだったり不便が何一つなかったです。
夜のショーは大迫力でもう一度機会があれば是非観たいです。こらからハワイに行かれる方には、おすすめです！！

It's a fun sailing experience with champagne, dancing, and just the two of us being Japanese. The captain and the bartender (who is cute and strong) really liven things up!

シャンパン飲んで、踊って、楽しいｾｰﾘﾝｸﾞです。日本人は私達2人だけでしたが、キャプテンとバーテン(可愛いて逞しい)が盛り上げてくれます‼

We had a great experience at the Luau even though we had a lot of rain. Don't worry, they provided ponchos for everyone, which helped keep us warm too. My son loved the fire dancers and the food was good too. The chief who narrated the show was hilarious.

Waikiki is known for its many Japanese visitors, but on this cruise, everyone except us was a foreigner! We were able to enjoy a cheerful, exotic atmosphere while sipping cocktails!

日本人が多いワイキキですが、このクルーズは私たち以外は皆外人さん！カクテルを飲みながら陽気な異国の雰囲気を味わえました！

Had an amazing time! Crew was awesome and food and drinks were great! Would recommend this for first time Hawaii visitors.

I was a bit confused about the meeting place, but the Japanese guide found me.
The dance show itself was wonderful, but I fell asleep partway through, probably due to travel fatigue...^^;
The buffet was neither great nor terrible... it was just okay.
I feel like once was enough.

待ち合わせ場所がいまいちよく分からず少々戸惑いましたが、日本語ガイドさんが見つけてくれました。
肝心のダンスショーは素晴らしかったですが、旅の疲れか途中眠ってしまいました…^^;
ビュッフェは可もなく不可もなく...という感じでした。
１回行けばいいかなという感じでした。

I booked a deluxe seat! It was about the 7th row from the front, so it was close and had a great impact. There aren't many dinner options, but I think it's sufficient.

デラックス席で申込みました！
前から7列目くらいで近くて迫力がありました。
ディナーの種類は多くないですが充分だと思います。

I participated in a sunset cruise for the first time. The waves were quite high and it was rocky, but I was fine since I took motion sickness medication. There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us. We had soft drinks, but everyone else was drinking Mai Tais. It gets a bit chilly, so a jacket is a must. We also got to see dolphins, which was very exciting. I would like to join the Hilton fireworks next time.

初めてサンセットクルーズに参加しました。
結構波が高く揺れましたが酔い止めを飲んでいたので大丈夫でした。日本人は私達の他に1人組みだけでした。私達はソフトドリンクでしたがみなさんはマイタイを飲んでいました♪肌寒くなるので上着は必須です。ドルフィンにも会え大盛り上がりでした。
ヒルトンの花火の金曜日に今度は参加してみたいです。

I watched it with a friend, and it was a fun time that went by in the blink of an eye. Thank you very much. The content was also packed, and I was very satisfied. I would like to watch it again.

友人と観覧しましたが、あっという間の楽しいひと時で、どうもありがとうございました。
内容も、盛りだくさんで、大満足でした。
また、観覧したいと思います。

This year, I went to Hawaii to participate in the Hapalua Marathon. Since I had a busy schedule of 3 nights and 5 days, I arrived without a plan. When the schedule is set from the beginning, I tend to get greedy and end up moving around too much, which prevents me from enjoying the relaxed pace that Hawaii offers. It was great that I could make arrangements on-site the day before! On the day of the event, we were the only Japanese passengers, which made it even more enjoyable. I highly recommend it to everyone.

今年もハパルアマラソン参加でハワイへ行きました。今回は3泊5日と忙しいスケジュールだったのでノープランで到着。初めからスケジュールが決まっていると欲張ってつい動いてしまい、ハワイならではのゆっくりした時間を満喫できなくなってしまうので、現地で動きながら前日に申し込みできるので、とても良かったです！
当日、乗客は日本人は私達のみで、それまた楽しく
皆さんにおすすめです。

17 people! All housewives participating in a large group.
With unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, everyone was in high spirits!
While watching the sunset, we (in our 50s) and other foreigners all had a great time together.
I absolutely recommend it!
It was incredibly fun!

17名！全員主婦の大人数での参加。
アルコール、ソフトドリンク飲み放題で皆んなテンション高め！
サンセットを見ながら私たち(50代)も他の外人の方も皆んなで大盛り上がりで楽しめました。
絶対にオススメです‼︎
最高に楽しかった！