All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Since it was far away, I went on a tour. On the bus ride there, the guide shared various interesting stories about Hawaii's past and present.

After arriving, a Japanese student guided us, and we had a great time exploring. We visited villages from six countries in the Polynesian Islands and experienced shows. Due to time constraints, there were moments when we had to move on while others were still participating in activities, but the area is so vast that it's definitely recommended to go on a tour.

Personally, I thought the Tonga show was the best! Men from various countries are selected, and the third one is chosen from among Asians, so I hope the selected person enjoys it.

The dinner buffet was also delicious. The watermelon was lighter than the ones in Japan, but it was refreshing and tasty after sweating, and I had plenty.

Finally, there was the night show. It felt like everyone who visited was there, as there were so many people, and the energy was incredible. I didn't understand all the content of the stories, but there were many performers dancing and using fire, so I enjoyed watching it. During a break, they started selling ice cream, and there was a line for it. Everyone seemed to be enjoying it.

We arrived back at the hotel a bit late, but it was a fun day experiencing the true essence of Hawaii. I recommend the tour not just at night but also during the day!

遠いのでツアーでいきました。行きのバスではガイドさんがハワイの昔や今の色んな話をしてくださったので興味深かったです。

到着してからは学生さんが(日本人)案内をしてくれて楽しくまわることが出来ました。
ポリネシア諸島の6つの国の村をまわり体験やショーを見ます。
時間の関係もあって他の方達が体験されてるのを横目に進んでいく時もありましたが、ツアーでないとまわりきれない広さではあるのでやはりツアーがお薦めです。

個人的にはトンガのショーが最高でした！色んな国の男性が選ばれますが、三人目はアジア人から選ばれるそうなので選ばれた方はぜひ楽しんでもらいたいです。

夕食のビュッフェも美味しかったです。
スイカも日本の物よりはアッサリですが汗をかいた身体には美味しく、沢山頂きました。

最後にナイトショーです。
来園された方が全員入られたのでは？と思うくらい沢山の方が見に来られていて熱気も凄かったです。
全ての話の内容がわかった訳ではないですが、沢山の出演者の踊りや火を使ったものもあるので楽しんで見れました。
途中の休憩でアイスクリームの販売が始まり行列をなしていました。皆さん美味しそうに食べてられましたよ。
帰りはホテルに少し遅く着きますがハワイらしいハワイを体験出来て楽しい１日になりました。
夜だけでなくお昼からのツアーがお薦めです！

As the final night event, I went to check it out. I only participated in the cocktail portion, but it was definitely worth seeing. Of course, there were impersonators of Celine, Michael, and Elvis, but I was most excited about the Hawaiian dance (Fireman and Hula dance)!! The sound was amazing, and the visuals in the background, along with the high quality of the surrounding dancers, made it a very good quality show that you can see quite up close. At the end of the show, you can take photos together in the meeting area. I was hesitating, wondering if tips were necessary since I didn't know the going rate, but it turned out that tips weren't needed, and they were happy to take photos casually! 😊

最後の夜のイベントとして、いってみました。カクテルだけの参加でしたが、見る価値絶対あります。セリーヌ、マイケル、エルビスのそっくりさんはもちろんですが、私はハワイアンダンス（ファイアーマンやフラダンス）が一番興奮しました！！　サウンドも素晴らしいし、バックに映る映像の演出、周りのダンサーのQuality の高さなど、ShowとしてはとてもよいQualityで結構近くでみれます。ショーの最後にミーティングエリアで一緒に写真もとれます。もしかしてチップとかいるのかな？相場がわからないな？と躊躇していましたが、Chipなども必要なく、気軽に写真撮影に応じてもらえましたよ＾＾

The cruise started right on time. The cheerful captain got everyone excited for the start, and we toasted with Mai Tais☆ As lively music played, the entire view of Waikiki Beach unfolded before us. We could also see the scenery beyond Diamond Head, and the sunset was beautiful. There were few Japanese tourists, creating a great international travel atmosphere! I enjoyed three Mai Tais plus a beer!

時間ぴったりにクルーズスタート。陽気なキャプテンがスタートを盛り上げ、マイタイをみんなで乾杯☆陽気な音楽が流れる中ワイキキビーチの全体像が広がって行きます。ダイアモンドヘッドの向こう側の景色も見れて、夕焼けもキレイに見れました。日本人は少なく海外旅行の雰囲気満点です！マイタイ3杯プラスビールをいただきました！

This cruise was great. The food was good, the entertainment outstanding. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu. I also liked walking around outside and seeing the island from the sea. It's a little pricey, but worth it.

I wanted to see the fireworks beautifully on Friday, so I decided to go on a cruise. It was just my 9-year-old daughter, my 68-year-old mother, and me, who can't speak English, but we were able to enjoy it enough and were very moved by the beautiful fireworks seen from the sea! The meeting place was hard to find, and even when it was time to depart, we didn't leave right away, which made me a bit anxious, but I'm glad we participated! My daughter also said she had a great time.

金曜日の花火をきれいに見たかったので、クルーズすることにしました。英語の話せない私と9歳の娘と68歳の母の3人での参加でしたが、十分楽しむことができ、海側から見るきれいな花火にとても感動しました！集合場所がわかりにくく、出航時間がきてもなかなか出ないので、不安なことはありましたが、参加してよかったです！娘も楽しかったと喜んでいました。

My sister and I wanna say thank you all at big chief's luau. First luau ever and we had a blast. So glad I had chosen Big Chief's. By far the best even though I'd had never been to another. The family oriented feeling you received you felt as if you had known them longer then you had. The food and entertainment was awesome. Not to mention the lesson in life to learn from . Teaching cultures and hawaii traditions was special. much love to the crew at Big chief's for making us feel so welcome. I would recommend to anyone I know. Even the bus tour guides was top stars.
Aloha
From Kansas
Love and peace

We chose the whole day outing at the Polynesian Culture Center and we didn't regret it. Our transportation was on time, the escort was very entertaining and informative and the drive from Maui to the Center beautiful.

We visited as many island sites as possible and found each different and informative and also entertaining. The water parade was gorgeous.

In the afternoon we went for the luau that was extremely well organized. The food was ample and good.

The luau that followed was breathtaking. The dances, the fire dances, the costumes, the colors each and every one was superb.

When all was over we found our bus that brought us back to our hotel. The day was over but the memories lingered on.

Since it was the first time for me, my family, and my friends' families to come to Hawaii, I ordered a lei welcome as a surprise without telling anyone.

On the day of July 29, when I found the person holding our team name sign at the airport exit, she was a woman in a regular shirt and pants. I thought she would guide us to where we would receive the lei, but when I spoke to her, she took out a lei from her bag and placed it on my family member behind me, saying, "Welcome, thank you." I was confused because this was not what I expected, and even though I had ordered for all 16 people and made a payment in advance, why was there only one? I showed the voucher for the 16 orders to the staff, but they showed me a document that probably came from the company, saying, "It says one here, right?"

Indeed, it was written as one, but I couldn't accept it. I called the local company to check if the remaining 15 had not been processed, and it turned out that the payment had been made, but there was a communication error. They asked if they should deliver the rest to the hotel later, but I said it wouldn't make sense if I didn't receive them at the airport, so I requested to cancel the remaining 15 and process a refund.

I was very disappointed, especially since I had high hopes for the surprise. The kids asked, "Why is there only one?" and I felt bad from the moment we arrived. Starting the trip like this put me in a really unpleasant mood, so I hope they will be more careful in the future.

By the way, I also hope the person handing out the lei will pay more attention to their attire and greet us with a bigger smile to create a welcoming atmosphere.

僕も家族も友人家族も含め初めてハワイに来たので、みんなには言わず、サプライズで楽しませようとレイのお出迎えを注文しました。
７月２９日の当日、私たちのチーム名の札を持っている方を空港出口でさがして見つけたら、普通のシャツにズボンをはいている女性でしたので、きっとこの人はレイをかけてくれる場所まで案内してくれる方だと思っていましたが、話しかけるとバックから取り出したレイを僕の後ろにいた家族にかけてくれて、「ようこそ、ありがとう」って言っていました。なんだこれは？写真等と期待してたのと違うぞ、更に１６人全員分注文して事前にカード決済しているのに何で１人だけ？と疑問だらけで、１６人の注文のバウチャーを係りの方に見せましたが、「私の書類には、１つって書いてあるでしょ」って会社から渡されているであろう書類を見せられました。
確かに１人って書いてありましたが、なんか納得できずに、現地の会社に電話して残り１５個がまさか決済されてないよなと思い連絡しました。
やはり決済はされていて連絡ミスだったらしく、あとでホテルに届けるか？と言われましたが、空港でもらわないと意味がないので残り１５個はキャンセルして返金処理をしてもらうようにしました。
サプライズで楽しませようと期待していただけに非常に残念でした。子供達にも「何で一人だけ？」て言われて、着いた着いた瞬間から嫌な思いをしてしまいました。旅の始まりで、こんな感じだと凄く嫌な気分になったので、今後気をつけて欲しいです。
ちなみにレイを渡してくれる方も、服装に気を使ってもっと笑顔で歓迎ムードを出してほしいです。

Nice boat and sail. City lights and sunset beautiful. Got to see fireworks. Dinner Buffet very average. Best thing was the cookie for dessert. Some live entertainment would be nice.

Great fun, short cruise but a good view of the fireworks. Fair bit of seating on the vessel, bar on board with basic drinks for cash. Board from the beach, beautiful evening activity for August.

It was a great cruise where we could see fireworks, and the breeze was very pleasant! The staff was also very kind! I want to go again!

花火も見れて、風も気持ちよくて、とてもいいクルーズでした！スタッフの人もとても親切でした！また行きたいと思います！

It was great cruise but too many people for server so it took a very long time to get drinks.. We were in second course before we got drinks

Nothing special, lots of people on the catamaran, the crew where great, unfortunately the food let the experience down, it was mediocre at best.....alcohol was served in plastic cups, that I understand but not a great deal of variety, hubbie said the signature cocktail was ok, captain was great at getting the position right for the fireworks, probably wouldn't do the cruise agin

Love it, love it , love it!
I don't drink, and I do not need it to feel a very nice environment, every body was very happy. Well done organize.

The scenery from after 5 o'clock until sunset is amazing! The cruise while drinking cocktails was fun! (o^^o)

5時すぎから日が暮れるまでの景色は最高！
カクテル飲みながらのクルーズ 楽しかった(o^^o)

My Neice was traveling to Oahu from LA. Her plane had engine damage and she had to wait for a new plane. She was overwhelmed & extremely upset that her departure was delayed almost an entire day. I thought I'd cheer her by having her Lei'd at her arrival. It was short notice, I could not get anyone to do it. Than I called Veltra, I explained my situation. After some checking the very nice gal told me they could arrange it, my niece was arriving in just 3 hours. I am so greatful. Thank you!

Food was great, service was great, show and dancers was awesome, views of Honolulu and fireworks perfect!!

Dinner was a buffet, and it was great to have control over the portions. The roast beef that was served was delicious. There were Japanese staff members, so I didn't have any trouble communicating.

Indeed, I didn't notice any swaying, and I had finished eating before we set sail. After eating on the first floor, everyone was free to go up to the bar on the second floor or the third floor, and I appreciated that freedom. While on the third floor, I could hear the live music from the second floor, but I couldn't tell when the hula dance show was happening. I was very satisfied as I enjoyed the views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, yachts, and the sunset, but it might not be suitable for those who want to see more shows or party. I saw many people dancing on a large cruise ship passing by as it entered the harbor, so if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy your meal and the scenery, I think this cruise is a good option.

夕食はビュッフェで、量がコントロールできて良かったです。切り分けていただいたローストビーフはおいしかったです。
日本語スタッフもいましたので、困るようなことはありませんでした。
確かに揺れも気にならないし、ほとんど出港前に食べ終わっていました。１階で食べたら、各々自由に２階のバーや３階に上がっていて、その自由さが良かったです。３階にいると、２階の生演奏の歌は聞こえるけど、フラダンスのショーがいつやっていたのかは分かりませんでした。私はワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッド、ヨット、夕日など景色を満喫できたので大満足でしたが、ショーをもっと見たり騒ぎたい人には向かないかもしれません。近くを走行する大きなクルーズ船では、港に入るときに大勢が踊っているのが見えましたので、そういう雰囲気が苦手で食事と景色を楽しむなら、こちらのクルーズはお手頃だと思います。

The weather was great, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset! The days before and after were cloudy, so we were lucky to have a sunny day for the cruise. My family loved it too! Even the fact that it didn't start right away despite the meeting time felt very much like Hawaii (laughs).

天気もよくて綺麗にサンセットが見られました！前後の日は曇りだったので晴れている日のクルーズ、ラッキーでした(^^)家族にも大好評！集合時間にいってもなかなかスタートしない感じもまたハワイらしくて（笑）

I thought I would easily find the group exit since I was wearing a red aloha shirt, but I couldn't find it at all. I even tried the individual exit, thinking it might be a different one, but still no luck. By the time I went back to search, it had already been an hour since my arrival.

I had no choice but to ask the JTB representative I had arranged my trip with. They helped me search and even made contact.

To my surprise, they said, "At the individual exit, there's someone in a purple aloha shirt." Wasn't it supposed to be red at the group exit?

Moreover, they said they couldn't reach the person, so I was asked to look for them. The JTB representative also helped with a major search.

Then, I found him. He was sitting to the side, doing a crossword puzzle, showing no intention of looking for me at all. The JTB representative had to firmly tell him, and only then did he finally realize.

To make matters worse, the lei was in a plastic bag, lacking any charm. The card he handed me had different writing than what I had requested.

I wasted both time and money. I want a refund.

団体出口、赤色のアロハシャツということで、すぐ見つかるだろうと思っていたのですが、全く見つからず。
違う出口かと思って個人の方も行ってみたのですがまた見つからず。
戻って探している間にすでに到着から一時間。

仕方なく旅行を依頼していたJTBの人に聞いてみたら、探してくれたり、さらには連絡をとってくれました。

すると、驚くことに、
「個人出口」で、「紫」のアロハシャツ。
は、団体出口、赤では？？

しかも連絡がつかないから、こちらから探してくれと言われたとのこと。
JTBの人も手伝ってくれて大捜索。

すると、いました。
脇に腰かけて、クロスワードをしているおじさん。
探す気なんてさらさらありません。
JTBの人があきれた感じで強く言ってくれて、やっと気づいたくらい。

しかもレイはポリ袋の中。全く情緒なんてありません。
渡してくれたカードもこちらが依頼していたものとは違う文字。


時間とお金を無駄にしました。
返金を求めたいです。

For a typical trip, I would consider using the local bus, but the access here isn't very good, and since the park is quite large, it was a good decision to take the tour for efficient sightseeing.

Right after arriving, we enjoyed the canoe show (I'll post photos), where dancers performed traditional dances from the Polynesian islands on their respective canoes, which was wonderful.

The best attraction was Samoa and Tonga! Tonga was interactive, and the selected men had to play the drums. The people chosen when we participated were very talented, and we couldn't stop laughing. The Samoa attraction uses fire, but the mysterious vibe of the older gentleman stood out and made it fun. I recommend participating not just at night but also during the day!

Waikiki is urban, so it was here that I first felt the essence of Hawaii. Make sure to visit this place first when you arrive in Hawaii.

普段の旅行なら、路線バスを使用して、、と考えるとこですが、こちらアクセスがあまり良くなく、全てのアトラクションが、見れないまでも、園内も広いためツアーで効率よく周れ正解でした。
着いて直ぐにカヌーショウ《写真を投稿しますが》、ポリネシアの島々に伝わる踊りをそれぞれのカヌー上で披露され素敵でした。
アトラクションで一番良かったのが、サモアとトンガ！トンガは、参加型で、選ばれし男性が太鼓を叩かされます。私が たちが参加した時に選ばれた方々は芸達者で、笑いが止まりませんでした。サモアのアトラクションは火を使いますが、おじさまの怪しい雰囲気が際立ちすぎて楽しかったです。夜だけでなく昼から参加されるのがおすすめです！
ワイキキは都会なのでここに来て初めてハワイらしさを感じられました。ハワイに着いたら1番に行ってください。

20 years since the last Legend in Concert.
There are fewer performers.
The dance of the Michael Jackson impersonator...

20年ぶりのレジェントインコンサート
出演者が少なくなってる。
マイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんのダンスは・・・

Highly recommend this amazing sunset cruise! Book early because it sells out fast! We had a wonderful time drinking, dancing and watching the sunset go down

This was our fourth trip to Hawaii, and we participated as a family of four. I apologize, but I signed up without expecting much from the food or the show, thinking it would just be a conversation starter. However, after dining at several steakhouses in Waikiki, I was pleasantly surprised by the high rating my family gave the meal; it was satisfying in taste and had a reasonable portion size. It was unexpectedly good in a positive way. As for the show, although it had a retro feel, it was very much in line with Hawaiian culture and of high quality, which amazed the whole family. I believe that families with children of a certain age can enjoy it thoroughly. The VIP dinner offers various services right in front of the stage (laughs), and while it is a bit pricier, I think it provides good value for the cost, so I recommend it. My family said they would like to go again next time.

ハワイ４回目の家族４人で参加しました。
申し訳ないのですが、食事もショーの内容もそれほど期待せず話のタネになればと思って申し込んだのですが、ワイキキで何件かのステーキハウスで食事をしてからの評価としては予想に反して、家族の食事に対する評価は高く満足できる味と適度な量でした。いい意味でちょっと意外でした。そして、ショーの内容についてもレトロ感があるものの、ハワイらしい内容でクオリティーの高いもので家族皆驚きました。ある程度の年齢の家族なら皆で十分楽しめる内容だと思います。ＶＩＰディナーなら舞台前で色々なサービス（笑）もあり、少し高めの価格ですがコストパフォーマンス的に満足できる内容と思いますのでお勧めします。家族は次回もまた行きたいと言っていました。

I participated for the first time with my wife, and the sense of unity with the crew and other passengers was amazing. The drinks, the music, and the sunset were all good. I would like to participate again with my family next time.

はじめて妻と参加しました　クルーや他の乗客との一体感が最高でした
酒も音楽も　そしてサンセットもＧＯＯＤでした
又今度は家族で参加したいと思います　　　　　　

Amazing! It was great to see how rich and important the polynesian culture is. I learned a lot about the history, arts, music, history and games in Hawaii, New Zealand, Tonga, Tahiti, Samoa and Fiji. The cultural center is well organized and the shows and exhibitions are really neat. The staff member are very kind and polite. The food was delicious and the final show (Ha! Breath of Life) was fantastic! Don't miss the Hawaiian Journey movie, it features amazing landscapes, majestic mountains, waterfalls, volcanoes and lush forests.
Polynesian Cultural Center is a must-do in Hawaii, specially if you have kids.

Service was great, when all tickets were sold out we found them on Veltra and a at a good price, the response was fast and comunication easy! Would use it again for sure!

I participated in the dinner and show plan starting in the evening. The dinner was a buffet style, and we ate in a different location from the show. Everything I had was delicious! The show was absolutely amazing! I'm glad I was able to sleep on the bus ride there... Every scene showcased the performers' incredible talents with the latest visual technology and lighting, it was breathtaking!!! The story was also easy to understand since they provided a summary in the pamphlet.

夕方から参加の、ディナーとショーのプランで行きました。
ディナーはヴュッフェ形式で、ショーとは別の場所で食べます。わたしはどれも美味しかったです！
ショーが素晴らしく良くて！
行きのバスで寝ててよかったです…どのシーンも最新の映像技術と照明が、出演者の皆さんのすごさを際立たせてて、圧巻！！！でした。
ストーリーも、あらすじをパンフレットに書いてくれてるし、見ててもよくわかりました。

Went on the fireworks cruise with my boyfriend. We both had a blast. The Mai Tais were flowing, the scenery was beautiful, and watching the fireworks over the water was awesome. The boat crew was friendly. I highly recommend.

Me and my partner was really feels great for our tour... Thank you so much for giving us a Great day for our tour... Most specially for giving us a wonderful and hospitable tour guide Dennis... He was so brilliant and accomodating he really cares for your customer and guided us properly with care.. He teaches us sooo many lessons about Hawaii and we learned a lot... Thank u sooo much Dennis... He needs a pay rise for being so wonderful to your customers All in all we give u 100 % rating Mahalo until our next tour
Yours truly
Josephine