All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The crew was friendly and entertaining throughout the whole time. Perfect package for what we did

The evening before the sail, the weather was nice, not too hot and no chill in the air. We chatted a little with the Bartender and the First mate before the sailing. There were a few clouds in the sky, but nothing to worry about. We boarded the vessel with excitement and anticipation. This was my first time on a Catamaran boat, so I was interested in front of the boat, where they had the mesh/strapping on the floor.

We started out into the sea, and for me this was the first time venturing on a boat onto the sea. We moved away from the shores, and stared out to the open waters. The wind blowing against my face in the open waters gave me a sense of relaxation and peace. I was eager to try sitting on the mesh netting, to feel the spray of the ocean against my legs. That too had a sense of peace, just relaxing on the mesh. But to my surprise, from the boat hitting against the waves, a blast of ocean water just covered my body.
Sailing along the ocean waters, I was able to get a better view of the mainland of the Island. The mountains in the background were priceless to see. What was even more interesting is to see how the clouds just kept hovering over the mountains. As we sailed, the aura of just standing on the deck, the fresh air that took place made the voyage a pleasant one. The dinner was hot buffet, with enough food categories to make it easily appetizing for every individual. I am sucker for chocolate chip cookies, so I engaged a little more into those.
As sunset was coming upon us and the view all around us just magnificent, I took advantage of the opportunity. I used the scenery and different parts of the boat to give the image of a picturesque life of being free. Now there were clouds in the sky at this time, but I was able to use the scenery of the sunset to my advantage, standing on the furthest point of the boat, looking out into the sunset.

The sunset cruise departing at 5:30 PM was fully booked. There was a group of Australians, a couple of families with children, and couples from the West Coast, and we were the only Japanese participants. When boarding the yacht, you toss your shoes into a large plastic bucket and board barefoot. Some people took off their sneakers, but flip-flops are the best choice. When disembarking, you'll end up flipping the bucket over on the sandy beach to find your shoes, so it's a good idea to mark expensive sandals. The wind and scenery were fantastic. We encountered whales and saw splashes, and a sea turtle swam by us, making for a fulfilling two hours. The meeting point on the beach and the reception area were somewhat easy to find.

１７：３０出港のサンセットクルーズ、定員フルでした。
オージーの団体さん、子供連れの２〜３ファミリー、西海岸からのカップルなどで、邦人は我々だけでした。
ヨットに乗り込む際に履物を大きなポリバケツに放り込んで裸足で乗船します。
スニーカーを脱ぐ人もいましたが、ビーサンがベストです。下船時に砂浜にバケツをひっくり返して自分の履物を探すことになるので、高価なサンダルとかは目印しといたほうがいいです。
風と景色いうことありません。クジラにも遭遇しスプラッシュを見れたし、ウミガメが側を泳いだりと充実した２時間でした。
ビーチの集合場所、受付もなんとなく判ります。

I had a great time drinking beer. It would have been even better if they had done a little more cruising after the fireworks.

ビールも飲めてチョー楽しかったです。花火が終わった後、もうちょっとクルーズをしてくれたらもっと良かったなあ。

The show featured impersonations of Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Elvis Presley, along with Polynesian dance and a fire show, making for a packed experience. The impersonations were surprisingly high quality and truly impressive!

In particular, Michael's dance was captivating, and it was worth coming just to see that! Presley even came down to the audience, showing great spirit of service! Gaga's acoustic performance was also great. After the show, they took photos with us in pairs and offered handshakes and autographs. It was a really fun show, and I would love to see it again.

I signed up for the cocktail show, but I had no trouble seeing the stage from the second floor. Next time, I want to participate in the dinner show as well.

マイケル・ジャクソン、レディ・ガガ、エルビス・プレスリーのモノマネショーに、ポリネシアンダンス、ファイヤーショーと盛りだくさんの内容でした。モノマネも想像以上にクオリティが高く、本格派で圧巻でした！

特にマイケルのダンスは見応えがあり、これだけでも観に来る価値がありました！プレスリーも客席まで来てくれたり、サービス精神満載！ガガの引き語りも良かったです。ショー終了後はそれぞれ2ショットでの写真撮影にも応じてくれ、握手にサインも。とっても楽しいショーでまた観に来たいです。

カクテルショーで申し込みましたが、二階席からでも問題なくステージを見渡せました。次回はディナーショーにも参加したいです。

Very happy with service. It was my sisters very first trip to Hawaii so it was a nice surprise for her. She saw name in sign and didn't think it was for her

I wanted to do something special for my daughter and friend and thought a dinner cruise would be wonderful. I went the extra mile and extra money to upgrade to a window seat . I did the reservation almost three to four weeks in advance Upon boarding we were seated next to the wall. The third window seat was not a window seat but just behind the window seat. If I leaned up and out I could see.
When I asked to be moved I asked the manager if I could be seated next to the window she stated they were full and she offered a bottle of wine, as I don't drink I asked her to treat me like she would treat her mother, and that is when she told me her mother was nice, implying I wasn't. I had thought I had been nice up to that point I had just wanted to see as that is what I had paid for this time(I have been on this tour before and sat in the middle ) They did offer us an upgrade and a nice private table, meaning quiet, back near the door as to not see the show. The upgraded meal was delicious and as we had all lived in Oahu the show was not really missed. I am not sure I would recommend this tour unless you upgraded to the dinner and not the buffet. I would recommend a maximum of two for the window seating and make sure you state near the wall does not count. Other than the manager's attitude which I allowed to bother me, the servers were efficient, courteous and friendly.

The sunset sail wasn't actually at sunset and we didn't get underway till 1/2 hour past sunset and 1/4 hour past the said sail time. We also finished early only spending 1 hour sailing. Having said that I would still recommend as it was great.

# couple booked but we ended up going as 2 1/2 couple3s as one was sick. Great atmosphere interaction was supurb from the multi national public all guided by a great host. Buffet dinner was excellent and then the show topped it off for a great evening awesome value for money here.

This is a MUST do for everyone and anyone. We did the fireworks cruise and it was incredible. The staff were amazing and the drinks were awesome. This was the perfect way to end our week in Hawaii.

The meeting place was crowded with other tour guests, but a staff member holding a sign came over, so it was easy to find.
The restaurant's food, including kalua pig and shrimp, was delicious, and the American-style colorful cake was surprisingly tasty when I tried it cautiously.
Additionally, the staff who came to take drink orders were all friendly and attentive, allowing us to have a pleasant meal while chatting a bit in Japanese.
After finishing our meal, we proceeded to the show venue individually. Since we had assigned seats, there was no need to rush.
Our seats were in the third row from the front, near the center. We were close enough to feel the heat from the fire, and we could see the dancers' faces clearly. I was glad we opted for the deluxe seating.
The powerful show, filled with the energy of many dancers, was an hour and a half of tears and laughter that passed in the blink of an eye. The fire dance, in particular, is a must-see. I think it's worth it even if it's far from Waikiki.
For the return bus, we boarded the bus with the number announced during the ride to the venue.
However, we mistakenly heard 1 and 8...
In the end, we boarded without any issues, but it was a bit nerve-wracking when we couldn't find the number.
Since there are clumsy people like us, it would be helpful if important numbers were displayed on a board or repeated multiple times over the microphone.

集合場所は、他のツアー客でごった返していましたが、ボードを持った係りの人が来てくれたのですぐにわかりました。
レストランの食事はカルーアピッグやシュリンプなど、どれも美味しくて、見た目がアメリカンな色彩のケーキもおそるおそるいただくと、意外なほどおいしかったです。
また、ドリンクオーダーを取りに来てくれるスタッフの方はみなさん親しみやすく、よく気をきかせてくれたので、日本語で少し会話をしたりして、楽しく食事ができました。
食事を終えてショーの会場に各自ですすみます。指定席なので、焦る必要はありません。
私たちの席は中央付近の前から三列目。火の熱が伝わるような近さで、ダンサーの顔もはっきり見えます。デラックスにしておいてよかったと思いました。
大勢のダンサーの熱気が伝わる大迫力のショーは、涙あり笑いありであっという間の一時間半でした。特にファイヤーダンスは必見です。ワイキキから遠くても見る価値はあると思います。
帰りのバスは、行きの車内で案内された番号のバスに乗り込みます。
ここで私たち・・・１と８を聞き間違えていまして。。。
結果的には問題なく乗れたのですが、番号がないときはヒヤッとしました。
私たちのようなおっちょこちょいもいるので、大事な番号はボードで示すか、マイクで何度も繰り返していただけるとありがたいです。

The cruise and crew were amazing. Very helpful getting people on and off the boat.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a place my father has also visited, and I absolutely recommend going! So, I participated. On the shuttle bus, the guide provided a fun and informative tour, sharing various aspects of Hawaiian culture and regions, which was great. The bus does shake quite a bit, but that adds to the fun.

Upon arrival, we first went to have dinner. Since we chose the deluxe course, the meat was large and hearty, and the garlic shrimp was incredibly delicious, leaving me very satisfied. Other dishes were also tasty, and I ended up full. There was plenty of fruit, and the colorful jelly was delightful. The drinks had a tropical vibe, which was nice.

As it was an evening course, we quickly went to watch the show. It felt like a larger version of a famous circus venue, with plenty of palm trees and greenery, creating a lovely atmosphere. Despite it being a weekday, around 3,000 people came to watch. The show featured an emotional story set on the island, with impressive hula dancing and powerful fire dancing. The visuals projected on the screen were incredibly mystical and linked well with the show, making it enjoyable. The dancing was so amazing that it was quite a sight to behold.

During the break, I was thrilled to receive a large ice cream with a fruit platter. After the show, I was able to take photos with the performers. However, there wasn't much time, so I couldn't take many pictures. The women's restroom tends to get crowded after the show, so it might be better to go during the break.

It's a very spacious theme park, so we couldn't explore much in the evening. Next time, I plan to spend a whole day there. It's a great way to fully enjoy the essence of Hawaii, so I recommend going on the first day. Thank you for a fun tour!

ポリネシア文化センターは父親も行ったことがあり
絶対に行った方がいいよ！！
ということで参加しました。
送迎のバスでは
ガイドさんがずっと楽しく案内してくれて
ハワイの色々な文化や地域の事などいろいろ分かってよかったです。
バスはかなり揺れますが
それもまた楽しいです。
到着して初めに夕食を食べに行きました。
デラックスコースということで
お肉も大きくてボリュームあるし
ガーリックシュルンプがとても美味しくて
大満足。ほかの料理も美味しかったので
お腹いっぱいになりました。
フルーツもたくさんあり
カラフルなゼリーも美味しかったです。
飲み物もトロピカルな感じでよかったです。
夕方からのコースということで
すぐにショーを見に行きました。
有名サーカスの会場を大きくした感じで
椰子の木とか木がたくさんあって
雰囲気もよかったです。
平日なのに3000名くらい見に来てました。
島を舞台にした感動的なストーリーでした。
ダンスもフラダンスに迫力満点のファイャーダンス。
スクリーンに映し出される映像も
凄く神秘的でショーとリンクしていて楽しめました。
ダンスが凄すぎてかなり見ごたえありました。
休憩ではかなり大きなアイスにフルーツの盛り合わせが出て嬉しかったです。ショーが終わって
役者さんたちと写真も撮れました。
ただ時間が少ししかないので
あまり写真は撮れません。
トイレも終わってから女性用は込むので
休憩の時に行くのがいいかもしれません。

凄く広いテーマパークなので
夕方からでは全然回れなかったので
次回は一日かけて
行きたいと思いました。ハワイらしさを満喫できるので
初日に行くのがおすすめです。楽しいツアーをありがとうございました。

Third time on my dinner cruise - it was excellent!!!!

The show was great. But the food was not. The whole tour was way too long. If I were you, I would go just for the night show. You won't be regret!

The seats were towards the front, so the atmosphere and intensity were great. After the show, I was also able to take photos with the cast, which made me very happy.

席が前の方だったため、臨場感や迫力があってとてもよかったです。
終了後、キャストと写真も撮れ満足です。

The was an excellent experience right off the plane, the young lady that greeted us with our Lei was very friendly. Get a Lei right off the plane is highly recommended...

Actually, my wife teaches hula in Japan, so I am quite familiar with it. However, since my wife's sister was visiting Hawaii for the first time, we decided to take her to see a hula and Hawaiian show on the terrace of the Hilton Hotel. The show included Tahitian dance and some slightly arranged hula, and if you view it as a show, it was enjoyable enough. The food was standard and didn't change much, and it seemed that the seating didn't matter too much, so we were glad we got the standard tickets!

実は妻が日本でフラの教室をしていますので、私もかなりフラに関しては馴染み深いのですが、妻の姉が今回初ハワイでしたので、ショー形式のフラ・ハワイアンショーをヒルトンホテルの中階層のテラスで見せてあげようと出かけてきました。タヒチアンあり、多少アレンジされたフラが有り、ショーとして割り切って見ればそれなりに楽しめるショーでした。食事の内容はスタンダードも変わりませんし、席もあまり関係ないようですので、スタンダードチケットで私達はかえってよかったね！と、思った位でした。

We really had a great time- friendly staff and plenty of room on the boat- not crowded. We would definately do it again

My wife and were on vacation for a vow renewal after 14 years that we wanted to celebrate with amazing Oahu views. I had never heard of Makani and will be sure to spread the good word to many of our friends about an overall unforgettable trip! The Makani Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise was 5 star all the way. The boat was amazing, the staff was incredible (polite, fun, upbeat, funny and overall engaging) the food was great and, of course, how could you beat an amazing Hawaiian sunset watching the perfect fireball dip in to the endless blue water. You always expect for the trip to be good when you pay the money to be entertained, but this trip far exceeded my expectations. Everyone wanted to lay out on the catamaran nets to watch the fireworks which is always fun. Overall, this trip was the single highlight of our week long vacation in paradise and I wouldn't have changed a thing. A++ rating for the Makani and as I stated before, we will be sure to spread the word that Makani is the #1 way to spend your night watching the fireworks over the beautiful beaches of Oahu.

I had been looking for a nice dinner cruise that is a little more intimate than the large ships with several hundred people. The Makani sunset dinner cruise was perfect with only 30-40 people and a much more personal feel. Check-in was 5:00 and we boarded the catamaran around 5:20. We were given a quick overview of the ship, safety protocol, and facilities and were off around 5:30.

The initial drink service was a little slow with only one bartender but after the first round, ran fairly quickly. The food came out about 30-45 minutes into the trip and was a very tasty buffet line, similar fare to most Asian buffets in Hawaii.

The catamaran is a great design with a lot of exposed areas to stand, sit, and sunbathe as well as rails all around the ship. There is also a covered seating/dining area below deck in the center with the bar that is perfect for getting out of the wind and/or enjoying your dinner.

The night we went out was pretty windy/choppy but it didn't bother us and didn't look like anyone else aboard the ship had any motion sickness issues. The crew was very friendly and helped to deliver a great dinner cruise experience. We had captain Johnny, bartender Jenna, and can't remember the first mates name.

The fireworks display finished off our night and then we quickly returned to the harbor. I'd definitely recommend this dinner cruise and will take friends and family visiting Hawaii on this again in the future.

Incredible views of Honolulu & Diamond head, nice breeze, a fun crew, and all you can drink Mai Tais, what could be better?

My wife & I were really glad we chose the sunset catamaran over the night (fireworks) one, as it got a bit chilly after the sunset... especially if you happen to get wet. If you enjoy being at the front of the catamaran, I would recommend a swimsuit, as you'll probably get wet. Also, if you choose the Friday night catamaran, just be aware that fireworks are only about 10 minutes long at around 7:45pm.

Otherwise, this is a must, enjoy it!

It has been a beautiful night, with a very normal dinner, nothing special for the price, with a beautiful show at the end. My disappointment was because I paid for a Royal seating and the seating was not good at all. I had to stand up and sit on the ground to have a beatiful view and I also didn't get the lei. But all the staff people were really very kind and I enjoyed the traditional dances and the fire knives dance.

I signed up for this cruise because I wanted to experience the best sunset on the last day. The waves were rolling right in front of me, sparkling and creating an incredible atmosphere. The weather was also perfect, allowing for an emotional sunset. I think it's definitely better than being on a cruise ship. I will participate in this again next time.

最終日に最高のサンセットに出合いたくてこのクルーズに申し込みました。波が目の前でうねりキラキラ輝いていて臨場感が半端ないです。天気も最高によかったので感動的なサンセットが見れました。クルーズ船より断然いいと思います。次回もこれには参加すると思います。

Everyone loved the entertainment, food and ohana spirit here.

fireworks were amazing. Ride was great and just long enough. Very relaxing. Crew members were nice and funny. Drinks were delicious.

food was delicious, activities were entertaining and fun. The chief was hilarious. View was spectacular. Loved it!

Great time on the boat! Drinks were good, people were nice & a whale and her baby gave us a show! Not to mention the sunset was just great! Will surely do it again!!

It was a very special time. The staff all spoke English. They also provided explanations about the restrooms and other things. It was on a boat. There was an all-you-can-drink option. Almost everyone ordered a Mai Tai cocktail. They were very accommodating with refills. There were also other drinks available, including sparkling wine and white wine. Knowing it was all-you-can-drink, I brought some snacks. I wasn't particularly scolded for eating, and it felt like it was okay. An overseas guest who was on board praised it as the best Mai Tai they had ever had. It was very easy to drink.

When getting on and off the boat, your feet can get wet. I recommend bringing a towel or a cover-up. The staff is very kind and offers to help.

The view from the boat is amazing. The sunset over the horizon was beautiful, and we were able to see the sun setting.

It was very special time.
とても素敵な時間でした。スタッフは全員が英語でした。トイレなどの説明もしてくれました。船にあります。飲み放題でした。マイタイカクテルをほぼ全員が注文。おかわりも、快くいれてくれます。また、ちがうドリンクやスパークリングワインや白ワインなどもありました。飲み放題と知ってたので、スナックを持ち込みました。特に食べていて注意されたりはなく、オッケーという感じでした。一緒に乗っていた海外の方はこれまでに飲んだマイタイの中で一番おいしいと絶賛していました。とても飲みやすかったです。
船に乗り込むときやおりるときに足がぬれます。タオルやはおりものを一枚もっていくのをおすすめします。スタッフが手を貸してくれたりします。とても親切でした。
船からの景色は最高です。水平線に夕日がきれいで、太陽が沈むところまでみれました。

Had a great day out at the Polynesian cultural centre, shows were very entertaining, we had a buffet meal which was lovely, plenty of variety, then Ha, breath of life show that was just awesome, a fantastic end to a great day! Then sit back and relax on your bus back to Waikiki!!