All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Nice sailboat. Good food and pleasant sail. Would recommend.

Thank you for contacting me about forgetting the voucher. I had read everything thoroughly, but the meeting place was quite far from what was indicated, and before I knew it, my husband and I were running on the sandy beach. When we finally arrived, it seemed like my name was called out many times, and they said "yu-me-i-jin," which made everyone chuckle. However, it was a lot of fun!

バウチャーを忘れて連絡ありがとうございます。隅から隅までよく読んでいたのです集合場所が表記とはかなり離れていて気がついたら時間ぎりぎり主人と二人で砂浜を走る走るやっとたどり着いたら最後の最後で何度も何度も名前は呼ばれていたらしくyu-me-i-jin
と言われてみんなクスクス笑いでしたがとてもとても楽しかったです。

Just what's needed after a cramped nine hour flight! Wonderful greeting! Alfred was so pleasant!

If you haven't been, I would call it a must see. We had a really good time.

The catamaran was clean and very well kept in appearance. The crew was great and professional at all times plus courteous. We had a wonderful time and great experience on the sail and dinner. The food was good and plentiful! But be sure that you are aware that other than one drink non alcoholic or not is all that each get. Other than that it is extra but that was fine.

There was a mix-up with what we ordered and what we were given, but the manager on duty did an excellent job making it right. Overall, it was a pleasant evening with good food. I would say that the rate is slightly more expensive than what I would expect for the return on the overall entertainment without alcohol.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the people on this Cruise. Although they only offered one mixed drink and a few different types of beers and wine. They did set out to help everyone have a good time and the music was excellent. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Presley was incredibly cool!! He came right up close, and the fan service was amazing, as expected! It was an American show. The quality was high! The singing was very good, and even if you're not familiar with the singers or songs, you can still enjoy it completely. I felt a bit floaty and dreamy for a while, haha. I want to go again!!!!

プレスリーめちゃめちゃめちゃめちゃかっこよかったです！！近くまで来てくれて、ファンサービスもすごかったです、、さすが！アメリカンショーでした。クオリティが高い！
歌もとても上手くて、歌手や曲に詳しくなくても全然楽しめます。しばらくふわふわして、 夢心地にいる感じでした笑
また行きたいです！！！！！！！！

It was absolutely amazing!! The sunset was incredibly beautiful, the atmosphere was fantastic, and both the drinks and snacks were delicious (all-you-can-drink)!!! Plus, the people were kind and friendly, and the captain played a wide variety of music, from romantic tunes to rock, showing great hospitality.

I definitely want to use this service again when I come to Hawaii!

もうサイコーでした！！
夕日もめちゃめちゃ綺麗だし、雰囲気もサイコーだし、お酒もおつまみもおいしくて(全て飲み放題です)！！！それに、人も親切で優しくて、BGMもロマンチックなものやロックなものまでありとあらゆる曲をかける、とてもサービス精神旺盛な船長でした笑

ハワイに来るときには、必ずまた利用したいと思います！

This cruise was perfect. The crew were so much fun, and clearly wanted nothing but the best for the guests. Awesome time! Loved every second!

What an amazing place wonderful food great people the show was outstanding the chief was great what do this over and over again

The food was excellent the entertainment was great had a really great time the sunset was beautiful the picture they took...wow!!!! Would love to do this again

You can relax on a boat and enjoy the night view of Waikiki until the fireworks start. The Hilton's fireworks were launched in rapid succession and were very beautiful. It was quite crowded.

花火まで船に揺られてのんびりワイキキの夜景を見ることができます。
ヒルトンの花火は連発で、とても綺麗でした。結構満員？です。

I AM SO AMAZED AND DELIGHTED WITH MY FIRST LUAU EXPERIENCE, I LOVE IT.

Very friendly. Freddy took good care of us. Ship needs some updating but a good time and great views of Honolulu.

We had a great time, excellent food, very friendly staff, awesome entertainment.

OUTSTANDING PLACE TO VISIT. Family had a blast and learned a lot about the Culture. Great show also....A++++

I loved the tour. My guide Ging really knew what she was talking about and was great with making sure everyone was there in order to go to a new location.

I really like the cruise. I've been on it a couple if times. They always go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time. The first time we saw whales, the second time we raced another cruise and everybody got involved. The views of Waikiki and Diamond head are amazing. This is the way to start out a vacation to Honolulu.

this cruise was the best part of our honeymoon! Delicious, (yet strong) drinks, great energy and hospitality by the staff, and amazing overall time! Several dolphins swam along side our boat during the cruise-it was unforgettable! We want to go again!!!

The Polynesian dance show was large in scale, had a solid story, was easy to understand, and was truly moving. The fire dance, in particular, was breathtaking. Since the venue is spacious, I think it's better to choose a plan that gets you as close to the front as possible. We were relatively near the front, so we could feel the dancers' passionate performances up close. Even though I should have been sleepy from the time difference, I was able to enjoy the show until the very end. I'm glad I participated!

ポリネシアンダンスショーは規模も大きく、ストーリーもしっかりしており、わかりやすく、感動しました。特にファイアーダンスは圧巻です。会場が広いので、なるべく前の席になるプランにしたほうが良いと思います。我々は比較的前のほうでしたので、ダンサーたちの熱気溢れるダンスを肌で感じることができました。時差で眠かったはずなのに、最後までしっかりと鑑賞できました。参加してよかったです！

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the ocean side was amazing! The Mai Tai was delicious too! We were blessed with great weather, and the sunset was very beautiful. I participated with eight colleagues from work, and everyone was satisfied. I would love to join again when I go to Hawaii.

海側からの、ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチの眺めは最高でした！マイタイも美味しかった！
お天気にも恵まれ、夕陽もとても綺麗でした。
会社の同僚たちと８人で参加しましたが、みんな満足していました。
ハワイに行ったら、また参加したいと思います。

Since we went to Hawaii for relaxation rather than activities, this was the best attraction for us. Although there were no Japanese participants, there were no situations that particularly required language skills. The staff is kind, so I hope you can participate without worry. The view of the sea and Hawaii from the front of the boat, along with the coolness and beauty unique to the evening, is exquisite! The all-you-can-drink option is also wonderful. I think it would be even more enjoyable with a partner, spouse, or friends.

アクティビティ目的でなく、のんびり目的でハワイに行ったので、我々にとってはこれが一番のアトラクションでした。日本人の参加はないものの特に語学力が必要な場面はないです。スタッフさんも優しいので、心配なく参加してほしいです。船の先頭から眺める海とハワイの眺望、それから夕方ならではの涼しさと美しさは絶品です！飲み放題なのも素敵です。彼氏彼女やご夫婦、友達でいくと、より一層楽しめると思います。

Beautiful cruise! Great food and the dancers were stunning! Highly recommended! Service was outstanding!!! We had a great time!!!

We had a spectacular time! Easy to book, easy to get on board, DELICIOUS crab and steak and ice cream ! Mai Tais are excellent! Gorgeous dancers and costumes! I loved the ukulele musician, he was wonderfully entertaining and kept everyone happy. He has a beautiful voice! Our pictures on the Star are unforgettable. This really made our last night in Hawaii memorable. Junior was our staff member and he was terrific. Thank you for the night of a lifetime!

Our family’s first trip to Hawaii and our first sunset cruising!
At first, we were the only Japanese people on board, surrounded by foreigners, and with unlimited drinks, I was a bit anxious and tense about what kind of lively atmosphere the boat would have...
However, once the cruising started, everyone was friendly, and the atmosphere was free and enjoyable for everyone, making it an incredible experience!
We were blessed with wonderful weather and got to see a breathtaking sunset.
As the sun turned into a sunset, we witnessed the moments before it sank, the moment it sank, and after it sank... and then the night view. It was truly moving, and we had a fantastic experience.
To see such postcard-like scenery live, and so close over the ocean... plus, we even saw a rainbow in the distance later on, which was overwhelming.
This has definitely become an activity I want to participate in again when I come back to Hawaii!

家族で初ハワイ、初のサンセットクルージング！
最初は日本人が私たちだけで、外人さんばっかりでお酒飲み放題だったので、どんなノリノリな船になってしまうのか…と、少し不安と緊張感がありました。。
が、いざクルージングがスタートすると、みんなフレンドリーだし、全員が楽しめる、自由な雰囲気で最高に楽しめました！！
そして、天気にすごく恵まれた日で、最高に感動するサンセットを見ることができました。
太陽が夕日になってきて、沈む前、沈む瞬間、沈んだあと、、そして夜景。これは本当に感動もので、良いものを体験させて頂きました。
あんな絵はがきみたいな光景を、生で、しかも海の上のあんな近くで見られるなんて、、しかも、途中から遠くの方で虹を見ることも出来て、感無量でした。
次ハワイに来ても、絶対に参加したいアクティビティになりました！！

After finishing the buffet-style dinner, we moved to the neighboring theater, and honestly, I thought that the show would just feature hula and fire dances alternating one after another until it started. However, it was completely different. The performance here was a well-structured play with a solid story and direction, truly a comprehensive art form.

With nearly 50 cast members performing without a moment's pause in front of an audience of 700 to 800, they sang, danced, and ran around the stage with incredible energy. It was as if the actors in a musical were passionately singing their feelings; here, the performers used their bodies like percussion instruments, showcasing a powerful group performance.

The direction that accomplished remarkable scene changes in a short time was simply outstanding. Just when you thought a massive white curtain was suddenly dropped from the ceiling, they would project images or skillfully weave in animations to gently explain the flow of the story, ensuring the audience was never bored.

This theater was specifically built for this play, maximizing the use of the stage in all directions—up, down, left, right, and even front and back. Sometimes, the performers would dash through the narrow aisles between the audience, making it difficult for anyone to leave their seats during the show.

The stage design included clever elements like pouring rain in the background, a waterfall flowing abundantly, and a fountain shooting up vigorously.

Above all, the fire dance using blazing torches was truly breathtaking. The speed and precision of the dance were impressive, and the fact that not a single performer made a mistake in what could have easily turned chaotic was remarkable. It’s not often you see a stage handling such a large amount of fire indoors. For those sitting in the front row, I imagine they could feel the heat of the flames on their faces.

Often, in tourist areas, you might see performances by students who are just doing it part-time, but this stage was entirely different. The performers likely underwent rigorous auditions and are practicing daily under tough conditions to achieve such a high level of performance.

Lastly, I must mention that the young male and female leads were both incredibly charming. My colleague's wife, who watched the show with us, praised the young male lead, saying, "He's handsome, muscular, and incredibly cool. Plus, he has a playful side, which makes him adorable!" On the other hand, I found the female lead to be beautiful with a lovely smile, and her slender figure was perfect, with all the right curves in all the right places.

Unfortunately, as soon as the show started, there was an announcement stating, "Please do not take photos or videos," so I have no footage to remember it by. I sincerely wish they had at least sold some postcards of the two leads near the exit as souvenirs. (I’m really disappointed!)

In any case, while Honolulu has its shining sun, blue ocean, and Diamond Head, it is undeniably a major city, so if you don’t engage with Hawaii's culture and traditions, the experience of being abroad can feel diminished. In that regard, this show at the Polynesian Cultural Center is sure to satisfy everyone who sees it.

At the end of the show, when the performers gathered on stage to bow, I believe that almost all the audience members applauded generously, even if it wasn't a standing ovation. For me, this became one of the most memorable tours of my trip to Hawaii, alongside the visit to Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island. I absolutely recommend it. Please make sure to see it!

　バイキング形式のディナーを食べ終えお隣の演劇シアターに移動したのですが、正直このショーが始まる瞬間までてっきりここではフラダンスやファイヤーダンスの類がただ代わる代わる繰り広げられるのだろうと思っていました。しかしそれは全く違っていたのです。ここでの舞台はストーリーや演出がしっかりと組み込まれた演劇、まさに綜合芸術でした。
　700～800名の観客が見守る中を総勢50名近いキャストが息つく暇もなく歌い踊りそして舞台の上を縦横無尽に駆け回ります。さながらミュージカルで役者がその募る思いを声高らかに歌い上げるかのように、この舞台では演者が肉体をまるで打楽器のように打ち鳴らしながら力強い集団パフォーマンスを見せてくれます。
　僅かな時間で見事なまでの場面転換を成し遂げる演出も素晴らしいのひと言に尽きます。突如天井から強大な白い垂れ幕を下ろしたかと思えば、そこにプロジェクターで映像を映し出したり、アニメーションを巧みに織り込んでストーリーの流れを優しく解説したりと観客をひとときたりとも飽きさせない仕掛けが次から次へと用意されています。
そもそもこのシアターはこのお芝居のために作られている専用の劇場ですから、舞台を上下左右そして前後方向へと最大限に活用しています。ときには観客席の間の狭い通路までも演者が全速力で走り抜けるので観客はショーの途中でちょっとやそっとでは席を立つこともできません。
舞台装置も背景にはどしゃぶりの雨を降らせ、滝は大量に流れ、噴水が勢い良く舞い上がるなどの工夫が施されています。
　そして何よりも圧巻だったはやはり燃え盛る松明を使ってのファイヤーダンスでした。その踊りのスピードやキレもさる事ながら、誰か1人が間違えたならきっとグダグダになりかねない演出を最後まで誰１人ミスする事なく見事にビタッと決めるあたりは本当にお見事でした。このように天井のある室内での舞台にも関わらず、これだけ大量の炎を扱うステージなどそうそうお目に掛かれるものではないと思います。最前列に座っていたお客さんであれば、きっと炎の温度をその顔あたりにうっすらと感じられる程の迫力だったのではないでしょうか。
　ややもするとこうした観光地での演劇ともなると昼間は学生をしている人がアルバイト感覚で身に着けた芝居や舞踏を観させられることもしばしばですが、この舞台はまるで違っていました。恐らく厳しいオーディションを経て役を射止めた演者の人たちが毎日かなり過酷な練習を積んでいるのでなければこのような完成度の高い舞台を作り上げられる筈がありません。
　最後にこの演劇で主役を演じていた若い男女がどちらも相当に魅力的だった事をお伝えしておきます。自分と一緒に観劇をしていた会社同僚の奥様も主役の青年の事を「イケメンでしかも筋肉質でもの凄くカッコいい。加えて茶目っ気もあるから可愛くって最高！」と大絶賛でした。一方、自分からするとその主人公の相手役の女性が美人でキュートな笑顔が素敵な上に、そのスタイルも抜群でスレンダーな体型でありながら出るところはしっかりと出ていて正にパーフェクトレディといった感じでした。あいにくショーの開始と同時に「写真やビデオの撮影はしないで下さい。」と館内アナウンスがあったので手元には何の映像も残ってはいないのですが、それだったらせめて会場の出口あたりで主役の男女2人のブロマイドぐらいはお土産用に販売していて欲しかったと切に思っています。（本当に悔しい！）
　とにかくホノルルにいくら輝く太陽と青い海とダイヤモンドヘッドとグルメな料理があるとはいえ、やはり基本的にはかなりの都会である事は疑いようのない事実なので、どこかでハワイの文化や伝統にもきちんと触れておかないとはるばる海外に来ている実感が薄らいでしまいます。その点、このポリネシア文化センターでのこのショーは観る人すべてを満足させるに違いありません。
　ショーの最後に演者が舞台上に勢揃いをして挨拶をしていたとき、スタンディングオベーションとまではいかないまでもその場にいたほぼ全ての観客が拍手を惜しまなかったのは間違いないと思います。自分にとっても今回のハワイ旅行の中でハワイ島でのキラウエア火山観光と並んで最も思い出深いツアーとなりました。これは絶対におススメです。ぜひご覧になってみて下さい。

I participated in the 5 PM departure.
Spending the evening on the sea in Waikiki was wonderful.
Seeing Diamond Head from the ocean gives a true sense of Waikiki. Also, as the sunset illuminated the sky, the lights of the Waikiki hotels gradually turned on, creating a beautiful scene.
I would like to participate again.

17時 出航の便に参加しました
海の上で過ごすワイキキの夕暮れは、気持ちよかったです
海側から見るダイヤモンドヘッドはワイキキらしさを感じます。また、夕日に照らされて刻々とワイキキのホテルに明かりが灯り綺麗です。
また、参加したいと思います

I have to say that it was a great experience overall. The crew was very nice and accommodating, we were running late but they waited for us. The good was just average but the views of the sunset and fireworks definitely made up for it. We both had a really great time.

We are family of 5, 5, 8 and 10 year old kids. We all loved it! Easy check in, quick boarding, friendly staff that was very accomodating. Would definitely do it again.