All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Went to my first luau and I have to say, it was a good experience. The staff are as friendly as can be and the performances were amazing. They are very much involved with the crowd making it a special experience and I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Food Buffett was also good, and my friends and I were approached with beautiful lays at the entrance and the best part was we all got 2 drink tickets with the packages we purchased online.

A few weeks ago, I heard from an acquaintance that it was great, so I decided to join.

I was worried about seasickness, but it was no problem at all. Enjoying drinks while watching the sunset over the ocean was truly moving!

Just a few days ago, I enjoyed dinner while watching the sunset from Waikiki Beach, but being able to enjoy the sunset from both the sea and the land, Hawaii is truly the best!

数週間前に知り合いが行って良かったと聞いたので参加しました。

船酔いが心配だったけれど全然問題なく、お酒を楽しみながら海からのサンセットは感動でした！

ちょうど数日前にワイキキビーチからサンセットを見ながらディナーを楽しみましたが、海からも陸からもサンセットを楽しめて、やっぱりハワイは最高です！

I absolutely love this place! I felt like I was at home, surrounded by so many culture. My tour guide "Kilisi" was such a doll, she was so Kind and funny. The Luau food was great and so was the "HA: Breathe of Life" show. I always being surrounded by so much culture. New Zealand Island was amazing! I felt like I was back in NZ when they performed.

I attended this luau with a friend that actually knew a lot of the workers. The food was so delicious and the greeters were so friendly! As for the show, Tihati really put on a great show! Great experience, I highly recommend this luau. The manager is also friendly and he walks around greeting everyone, I thought was really nice.

Had a great time on this cruise, meet really cool people, would recommend doing this at beginning of trip so you get the opportunity to hang out with new friends. Drinks were always full :)
Would definitely go again.

We had a wonderful experience at the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.
This was our second time, but we will absolutely go again.

We had a great time, enjoyed the food and first class service as well as entertainment and fireworks. The only negative was that if you eat different meals, you can't sit together in the same room. The staff did make accommodation and get us together but we never got the steak and lobster that was paid for with the more expensive meal.

My boyfriend and I went on the Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Holokai Catarmaran, and it was absolutely perfect! The crew was so welcoming and so much fun, the drinks were never empty, and the views were absolutely stunning. Our Airbnb host recommended this activity to us and I'm so glad he did! It was fun, romantic, and perfect for site seeing. I highly recommend!

I apologize for the inconvenience caused by our mistake, but you provided a courteous response. In the future, I would like to use your services again.

こちら側の間違いで、
貴社にご迷惑をおかけ致しましたが、
丁寧な対応をとってくださいました。
今後、
また利用させていただきたいと思います。

Great cost performance!
Great service!
Great food !
Great entertainment!

I must say I was a little skeptical... It turned out to be fantastic. We decided to go on this dinner cruise for my wife's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The food was great...surprising for a huge amount of people. The drinks, entertainment, the vessel, the views all spectacular. And the staff were first rate!!!! I would definitely do this again and quite frankly for the price...it is truly a bargain!!!

The show was worth the money, as everyone had strong presence, and even the people on the edges danced with the same intensity as the main performers! The dinner featured delicious premium ribs, and the fruits were sweet and plentiful.

ショーは、みんなが目力が強くて、端っこの人も主役と同じような気迫で踊っていて、お金を払って見た価値がありました！ディナーは、プレミアムリブが美味しかったです。あとはフルーツが甘くてたくさん食べれました。

It was great experience . we enjoyed celebrated our little ones first bday !! we enjoyed the food it was delicious!! a memorable experience!!!

I waited at the ticket booth 30 minutes before departure, but there was no one around. As I kept waiting, a lot of people started gathering near the catamaran. In the end, check-in began right at the departure time in front of the catamaran, and we were photographed as a group. We boarded while getting wet up to our thighs. Although we were assigned seats, it seemed we could sit anywhere if there were open spots. Some people stood the whole time getting splashed with water, and I worried if they were cold. (It wasn't cold if you didn't get splashed.) There were about five Japanese people, and the Mai Tai was very delicious, so be careful not to drink too much.

We enjoyed the wind and turned around at the back of Diamond Head, then had a luxurious time watching the sunset. Perhaps because of the season, we were lucky enough to see a whale's tail.

Everyone was excited about the crew's talk, but it was totally fine not to understand English.

The tour ended on time. Right after getting off, photos were printed and sold for $20, but it was perfectly fine to decline. However, the photo of us with the blue ocean, Diamond Head, and the catamaran in the background turned out beautifully, so we decided to buy it.

I've experienced sunset cruises on luxury ships, but I want to go on this tour again. I wonder when I can go next.

出発の30分前にチケット売り場で待ってましたが、それらしき人もいなく
ひたすら待ってたら、カタマラン号の前あたりに人が沢山集まってきました。
結局出発時間ちょうどにカタマラン号の前で受け付けが始まり、グループごとに
写真を勝手にとられ＾＾ひざ上まで水につかり乗り込みました。
席は支持はされましたが、空いていればどこでもいいみたい。
ずっと水しぶきをあびて立っている人もいましたが、寒くないのかと心配になるくらい。
（水を浴びなければ寒くはなかったです）
日本人は合計5人ほどで、マイタイがとてもおいしくて飲みすぎ注意。

風を身体中にあびてダイヤモンドヘッドの裏までいきUターン
その後サンセット贅沢な時間を過ごせました。
この時期だからなのか、くじらの尻尾もみることができラッキーでした。

英語はさっぱりわからずクルーの話に皆さん盛り上がっていましたが、
わからなくても全然オッケーです＾＾

時間通りに終了。降りたら直ぐに＄20で写真が印刷され売られてましたが、
断ってもまったくかまいません。
が、青い海にダイヤモンドヘッドとカタマラン号をバックに映った私達
とても綺麗に撮れてましたので、お買い上げしました＾＾

豪華クルーズ船でのサンセットも経験していますが、
また次に乗りたいと思うのは、このツアーです。
今度はいついけるのかなあ。

First of all, the car ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center was super cold! The air conditioning was too strong, and I asked others to adjust it, but... When we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center, a Japanese exchange student guided us, and they were very pleasant and likable. They provided simultaneous interpretation during the show, and the stories while we were on the boat were interesting and kept us engaged. The buffet had a limited selection, and I thought, "Well, this is what it is..." However, the night show was powerful and moving. We had standard seats, but there were no issues with visibility. After the show, I was worried about finding the bus in the parking lot, but I found it right away. I thought it might have been nice to stay a little longer.

まず、ポリネシア文化センターに行くまでの車内が超寒かったです！
エアコンが効きすぎていて、他の方が調整してくれるようお願いしてましたが・・・
ポリネシア文化センターに着くと、日本人の留学生が案内してくれるのですが、とても感じがよく好感が持てました。
ショーで話していることは同時通訳してくれるし、船に乗っているときの話はおもしろく、飽きることがありませんでした。
ビュッフェは品数が少なく、まあこんなものかと思いましたが…
ナイトショーは迫力があり感動しました。
スタンダード席でしたが、見え方には特に問題ありませんでした。
ショーが終わった後、駐車場のバスが見つかるか心配でしたが、すぐ見つかりました。
もう少し長く滞在しても良かったかなと思いました。

I participated in the afternoon tour. I was sound asleep on the bus as usual (laughs).

In the afternoon, we toured the park with a Japanese university student guide. The sun was quite strong, and since we would be walking a lot, it’s better not to carry heavy things. I think it’s more enjoyable to join a tour rather than just wandering around, as we got to hear various stories about the Polynesian countries. The show from Tonga was lively, with a Korean person really getting into it. It seemed like the English wasn’t getting through, and their funny movements made me laugh a lot.

For lunch, I chose the luau, which was a buffet of Polynesian cuisine. There was quite a variety, and it was fun. They even had a whole roasted pig! I selected desserts that weren’t too sweet, and I was satisfied with the meal. While enjoying the food, we could also enjoy dances on stage and participate in audience interaction dances. It might be fun for newlyweds! Couples from newlyweds to those who have been married for a long time came up to celebrate, greeting everyone and doing a simple dance... it was a wonderful show.

The evening show was full of excitement, and it felt like watching a performance by the Shiki Theatre Company; it was enjoyable. Some people got tired and fell asleep, but the fire show was amazing, and I’m glad I went to see it!

昼からのツアーに参加していきました。バスは相変わらず爆睡で（笑）
午後について、ガイドの日本人の大学生さんと一緒に園内を回ります。結構日差しもあったし、歩くので、重いものは持たない方がいいですね。ポリネシアンの国々ついていろんなお話も聞けるので、ふらっといくよりツアーの方が楽しそうだなと思います。トンゴのショーは韓国人の人がのりのりで、英語が伝わっていないのか、面白い動きをして、すごく笑いました。

ご飯はルアウにしました。ポリネシアンの料理のビュッフェです。結構いろいろあって楽しかったです。豚の丸焼きもでてきましたよ！
デザートも甘すぎずのものを選び、満足いく料理でした。料理いただきながら、ステージで踊りや、お客さん参加型のダンスなどが楽しめる感じです。新婚さんはいくと楽しいかも！ご夫婦新婚さんから熟年の方まで、お祝いで参加している方が前にでて、挨拶と簡単なダンスをするという。。。すてきなショーでした。

夜のショーは迫力満点で、劇団四季とか見ている感じで、楽しかったです。
疲れて寝てしまう人もいたけれど。。ファイヤーショーもすごかったし、見に行ってよかったです！

It was very powerful and moving! I highly recommend it as a finale for your trip to Hawaii.
I signed up for the deluxe course early on. The difference between the deluxe and standard courses is the dining and the seating for the show. I definitely recommend the deluxe course!
The meal is served buffet-style, and even if you get tired of barbecue, the roast steak is really delicious. Also, the fried chicken tasted a lot like Kentucky Fried Chicken and was tasty.
The seating for the show is chosen randomly, but I was lucky enough to be in the second row from the front.
The show is composed of English and a local language that I couldn't quite understand, but you could sense what they were trying to express. The fire dance was very powerful, and even from the second row, I could feel the heat of the flames. The dancing was very synchronized, making it enjoyable to watch and listen to. I highly recommend it!

とても迫力があり、感動しました！ハワイ旅行のフィナーレにめちゃんこおすすめです。
私は早い時期にデラックスコースを申し込みました。デラックスコースとスタンダードコースの違いは、食事とショーの観客席になります。絶対デラックスコースの方がおすすめです！
食事はバイキング形式ですが、(バーベキューに飽きていても)ロースステーキがとても美味しいです。また、フライドチキンはケンタッキーみたいな味で美味しかったです。
ショーの席は勝手に選択されてしまいますが、運良く前から２列目でした。
ショーは英語と現地の訳のわからない言語で構成されていますが、感覚的に何を表現したいのかかがわかるものでした。また、ファイヤーダンスがとても迫力があり、前から２列目でもその火の熱さがわかりました。ダンスもとても揃っていて、見て聞いて楽しめるものです。めちゃんこおすすめです！

June 2015 we did this sunset cruise and hands down said it was the best part of our trip. March 2016 we planned another trip back to Waikiki and this was the first thing we booked. When you check in for the cruise you will have your picture taken before you board, with Diamond Head in your background. You can buy it at the end of the cruise for $20 dollars. We now have bought 2 of these pictures which are now hanging up in our house because the quality is so great! The selection of drinks is great but oh my goodness you have to try the boat cocktail. Hands down one of my favorite drinks now and I craved that cocktail ever since our first cruise. But beware they have a punch and you will be feeling great on no time! Thanks to the crew for a awesome experience once again. You guys are awesome!! This last cruise was the best because it was windy enough to sail, we saw a blue whale and it was a perfect evening. Cocktail in hand! One thing that I also enjoy about this cruise is by the end of the cruise you've became friends with half the boat and had a amazing time while enjoying the view. Thanks again Holokai Crew until next time!

Cheers!

It was fun but tiresome to do the whole day activities! My grandson had a great time ! What I enjoyed the most was the presentation of the different tribes on the canoe.their costumes were colorful.the participants were awesome!

The show was really great. I've never seen this show before, I would suggest everyone see it at least once.

We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.

I visited 35 years ago and was looking forward to it. The content of the dance show has changed quite a bit, which is to be expected, right? *laughs*

３５年前に行った事があり楽しみにしていきました。ダンスショーのセット内容が
大分変ってました当たり前ですよね　笑い

The tour was in Japanese, and we were taken to six villages where we received detailed explanations. However, I wish we had a bit more time in each village.

ツアーは日本語で、６つの村につれていってもらい、詳しい説明を受けました。
ただ、一つ一つの村での時間がもう少しあればいいなと思いました。

It was a great experience to see Waikiki from the sea, as it's not something you get to do often. The Mai Tai I had was a bit strong, but my wife said it was delicious.

ワイキキを海から見る機会はなかなかないのでよい経験になりました。
飲んだマイタイは少しお酒が強かったです。妻はおいしかったといっていました。

It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.

I thought it would be better to bring warm clothing since it was a bit cold.
It was only in English, but I didn't have any trouble.
The sunset from the boat was a different experience, and I enjoyed the atmosphere.

少し寒かったので防寒具は持って行った方がいいなと思いました。
オンリー英語でしたが、困ることはなかったです。
船の上からのサンセットは一味違って雰囲気を楽しめました。

We really enjoyed drinking homemade mai tai and want to join that next time too!

I felt like I was in a foreign country since there were hardly any Japanese people around. When we boarded the ship, the captain explained that the mai tai was homemade that day, and when I tried it, it was much tastier than what I had at other restaurants, so I ended up drinking a lot. I was able to chat with a Canadian next to me, take some photos, and had a great time. We were also able to see whales during that season! The tour was all in English, but I think you can still enjoy it even if you don't speak the language.

We really enjoyed drinking homemade maitai and want to join that next time too !

日本人が全然おらず、外国に来た！って感じがしました。
乗船すると、船長がマイタイは当日仕込んだ手作りだと説明しており、飲んでみると他のレストランで飲んだものよりも、とてもおいしくて、たくさん飲んでしまいました。
隣にいたカナダ人と雑談もでき、写真もとって、楽しかったです。
時期的にクジラも見ることもできました！
ツアーは全て英語でしたが、できなくても楽しめると思います。

While sipping on a Mai Tai and watching the sunset, everyone took photos and chatted in their own way. We admired the hotels of Waikiki and Diamond Head, and when we turned around, we saw a bright red sunset on the horizon. There was hardly any rocking that day. It's recommended to wear beach sandals as you might get wet when getting on and off. VERTRA was very courteous with their email confirmations before and thank-you emails after. It mentioned that a passport is required for alcoholic beverages, but that wasn't necessary at all. Thank you for a great experience!

マイタイを飲みながら夕日を眺めて、皆さん思い思いに写真を撮ったりおしゃべりしたり。ワイキキのホテル群とダイヤモンドヘッドを眺め、振り返れば水平線に真っ赤な夕日。この日はほとんど揺れることはなかった。乗り降りの時に濡れるのでビーチサンダルがオススメ。VERTRAさんはメールでの直前確認や直後のお礼メールなど丁寧でした。アルコール飲料にパスポートが必要と書いてあるけど、全然要らなかったです。良い企画を有難うございました。

We sent my Grandparents on this cruise. It was an amazing boat. The staff treated them really well. They said it was so much fun. The food was wonderful. They said that they wished our whole family would come do it. The fireworks were so cool. Everyone there was having a great time. They want to do it again with our family. Thank you! :)

It was very cold outside.
Even if it's hot during the day, it's better to bring something to wear at night.
I couldn't drink cold beverages because it was too cold.
Everything was in English, so I didn't understand it well, but the show was powerful and enjoyable.

屋外でとっても寒かったです。
日中暑くても夜は羽織るものを持参した方がいいです。
冷たい飲み物も寒くて飲めませんでした。
すべて英語だったのでよくわかりませんでしたがショーは迫力があって楽しかったです。