All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

Our Makani Sunset Dinner Cruise was simply amazing!Everything about this trip was memorable-from checking in, boarding, cruising, and (sadly),returning to port.The wonderful and hospitable staff, delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and the stunning sunset made this experience the best bang for your buck on the island. The evening started with us boarding the catamaran and choosing a seat next to the captains. We took photos and then assembled for a friendly,but thorough welcome by the small but mighty crew of three. We then fired up the bar and the engines and headed out on the ocean listening to a variety of island vibes. It was so picturesque- Heads bobbing, couples hugging, boat sailing, and the sun slowly going down.And did I mention a bridal shower group on the boat.!We chatted with others (local and first timers) and shared one common theme.....we were on the fun boat. We ate a delicious buffet of rice, colorful pasta salad, islandy tofu rolls, sweet glazed teriyaki chicken, beef and crunchy broccoli, mini egg rolls, and macadamia nut cookies (there was even food left over). The coolest part of the trip came with the sunset. We hung out on the catamaran (trampoline bed) chatting and feeling the breeze. We also took turns passing around our cameras for photo opps. As the sun disappeared into the horizon, we began to feel the 180 of the boat.While the cityscape was absolutely beautiful as it lit up the shoreline, we didn't want it to end. What an excellent adventure! Many thanks to that awesome crew for a lifetime reflection of what paradise really feels like! Mahalo!

Was not relaxing at all. You stand around waiting for over 30 minutes to board. We boarded what I thought was an overcrowded catamaran then we waited around while 6 other people paid at the last minute so they could squeeze on. Very awkward way of serving the cocktails. They might well have said "can I throw you a brewsky". Would not recommend this activity.

The weather was very nice, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset. Before departing, while on the boat, I was lucky enough to have a sea turtle come close to the boat.

The check-in was simply handing the voucher to the person sitting in a beach chair between Hale Koa and Sheraton.

Once the boat headed out to sea and raised the sails, I was able to relax and enjoy the view of Diamond Head and the sunset from the water.

There were few Japanese people, and all the announcements were in English. I think it’s fine even if you don’t understand it. They mentioned that drinks like beer, wine, and soft drinks were available, but initially, Mai Tais were served.

As the sun set, it got a bit chilly, so I recommend bringing something to wear over your clothes if you participate.

When we got off the boat, we were shown photos taken before boarding, and if we liked any, we could buy them. The photos taken with Diamond Head in the background turned out well, so we purchased one as a keepsake.

Unlike dinner cruises, there was no meal served, but this allowed us to purely enjoy the views, and the timing was just right for us to go to the restaurant we had reserved for dinner. It became a wonderful memory.

とてもいい天気で、美しい夕日を見ることができました。
出発前に船に乗っていると、ウミガメが船のそばまで来たりとラッキーなこともありました。

受付はハレクライニとシェラトンの間のビーチの椅子に座っている人にバウチャーを渡すだけで完了でした。

船は沖に出ると、帆を張って海の上に浮かんでいたので、ゆっくりリラックスした気分で海からダイヤモンドヘッドや夕日を眺めることができました。

日本人が少なく、アナウンスは全部英語でした。わからなくても問題ないと思います。
飲み物はビールやワイン、ソフトドリンクもあると言っていましたが、最初はマイタイが配られました。

日が落ちると、肌寒くなりましたので、参加される場合は上に羽織るものを持っていかれるのをおすすめします。

船を降りると、乗船前に撮った写真を見せられ、気に入ったら買うというシステムでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドをバックにした写真でよく撮れていたので、私たちは記念に購入しました。

ディナークルーズと違って、食事は出ませんがその分、純粋に眺めを楽しめましたし、終わる時間がちょうどいいので、予約していたレストランで食事に行くこともできました。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

The show was centered around students, but it was impressive. Since I chose the cheapest meal course, it was just okay. Next time, I would like to try a slightly more expensive meal course.

ショーは、学生中心とのことでしたが迫力がありました。
食事は一番安いコースにしたので、まあこんなものかな～
次回は、少し高い料理のコースにしたいと思います。

I felt like I was abroad in Waikiki, where there were hardly any Japanese people. It was great to make friends with the foreigners nearby and have a good time together. If I have the chance to come to Waikiki again, I would like to participate.

There was an all-you-can-drink option, but I could only manage two drinks because I needed to use the restroom frequently. My friend couldn't hold it and went into the boat's restroom, but he said it wasn't dirty.

日本人がほとんどおらず、海外に来たっていう感じをワイキキでも感じられました。近くにいる外人さんとも仲良くなったりワイワイできて良かったです。
またワイキキに来る機会があれば参加したいです。
お酒飲み放題とありましたが二杯しか飲めませんでした。トイレが近くなるので…。友人がガマンできず船のトイレに入りましたが汚くは無かったそうです。

I was worried about seasickness, so I took some motion sickness medication before joining! The boat rocked quite a bit when we headed out to sea (some people got pretty wet from the splashes), but the beautiful scenery was so healing that I forgot all about the rocking. The Mai Tai I had for the first time was also very delicious, and the cruise staff were cheerful, making for a fun time. I plan to join again when I come back to Oahu! ♪

船酔いが心配で、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました！
船は沖に出て行く時にかなり揺れましたが（水しぶきでかなり濡れた方がいらっしゃいました）、その揺れを忘れるぐらいのキレイな景色に癒されました。
初めて飲んだマイタイもとても美味しかったし、クルーズのスタッフさん達も陽気で、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
またオアフに来たら、参加しようと思いま~す♪

The show was very good. The meal was OK, with the crab legs being excellent, while the steak left something to be desired. The dance afterwards was a genuine "hoot"!!!

On the first night in Waikiki, I planned to relax at a Hawaiian buffet dinner and show, but I was suddenly filled with excitement. The two-hour dinner and show were amazing. I want to participate again next time.

ワイキキ初日の夜。ハワイアンビュッフェディナー＆ショーでゆっくり過ごす予定が、いきなりの大興奮。２時間のディナー＆ショーに大感激。次回も参加したいです。

Great day out with the family. Fantastic entertainment and food.

Was a bit disappointed showed up two hrs early but still paid over 30.00 per person to just walk around for the two hrs plus another 19 per person to eat the buffet and then during the show came out with ice cream and that was also a cost ! So for 7 people it was over 700. It was to rxpensive

On our last night in Hawaii, we considered a dinner cruise, but decided to join this cocktail cruise as it seemed affordable and easy to participate in. Since it wasn't a large boat, I was worried about seasickness, but there wasn't any severe rocking (though it did sway enough to splash water on those sitting at the bow).

Once we headed out and set the sails, the speed of the boat was beyond my expectations. I could feel the wind on my skin, smell the ocean, and witness the changing colors of the sky on the horizon along with the lights of Waikiki, allowing me to fully experience the Hawaiian sunset.

With unlimited drinks and the pleasant background music from the boat, it was a wonderful cruise that you can't experience on a large cruise ship. If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate again.

ハワイ最後の夜、ディナークルーズも検討しましたが、手頃なお値段で気軽に参加出来そうと考え、こちらのカクテルクルーズに参加しました。
大きな船ではないので船酔いを心配しましたが、ひどい揺れはありませんでした（とはいえ、船首に座っていた方に水しぶきがかかる程度には
揺れます）。
沖に出て帆を張った船のスピードは
想像以上で、肌で感じる風や、海の匂い、地平線で徐々に変化する空の色とワイキキの灯りなど、身体全体でハワイの夕暮れを感じることが出来ます。
ドリンクも飲み放題で、ほろ酔い気分の耳に聴こえる船のBGMが心地良く、大型の客船では体験出来ない素晴らしいクルーズでした。
またハワイを訪れるなら、是非参加したいと思います。

I went with low expectations, thinking that hula dancing was about all there was to Hawaii. I was mistaken... The authentic hula was something else entirely. The women's performances were, of course, great. Even more impressive was the men's hula, which was full of energy!! The fire performances were particularly breathtaking. I can't express it well in words!! If you have the chance, you definitely should go.

The seating was standard, but there were no issues seeing the show. The food was a buffet, so it was just okay. However, I highly recommend this show!!

あまり期待もせず、ハワイと言えばフラダンスぐらいの気持ちで出かけました。
甘かった･･･｡本場のフラは一味違いましたよ。女性は、もちろん良かったです。それにも増して、男性のフラは迫力満点でした!!特に火を使ったものは圧巻です。口ではうまく言い現せない!!機会があれば、是非行くべきです。
席はスタンダードでしたが、なんの問題も無く見られました。料理はビュッフェだったので、まぁそれなりです。
でも、このショーはオススメします!!

This was my third time in Hawaii, but I hadn't been able to go to the Bishop Museum's hula lesson due to scheduling conflicts, so I finally participated for the first time! A famous teacher is currently giving lessons in Japan, so his daughter stepped in as a substitute, and it was a lot of fun. It was a moment where I could truly clear my mind after a long time. There were also plenty of other activities like a Japanese-language tour and lei-making. The staff in charge of Japanese were all wonderful, and I had a great time. However, the location of the bus stop to Waikiki is quite difficult to find, so be careful. Even though I received a map, I made mistakes twice. Make sure to find School Street and take Route 2!

ハワイは3回目だけど、なかなか日程が合わず行けなかったビショップミュージアムのフラレッスンに初参加！有名な先生がいま日本でレッスン中ということで娘さんがピンチヒッターで教えてくださったけど、楽しかった。ひさびさに無心になれたひと時でした。そのほかにも日本語の館内ツアー、レイ作りなど盛りだくさん。日本語担当のかたもみんな素敵で、非常に楽しかったです。ただし、ワイキキへのバス停の位置はかなりわかりにくいので注意。地図をもらったのに2回も間違えました。スクールストリートをうまく見つけて、2番ルートに乗ってください！

You should all get the super ambassador ! This tour was totally worth it! VIP on the whole island special tours and front row sitting ! Really recommend this tour best of all Hawaii!

I intended to relax and quietly watch the sunset, but I found myself surrounded by a lively captain who was all about "Let's have fun, yay!" along with blasting rock music and young people engrossed in conversation, completely uninterested in the sunset. It turned into a festive cruising atmosphere (laughs). However, it was still quite enjoyable in its own way, so I think the best approach is to just go with the flow during such times.

Also, taking motion sickness medication is a must (many people were feeling seasick). Since a large number of people board, I recommend lining up early and securing a good seat by the water (you can move around after departure, but it's definitely more enjoyable to sit and watch).

静かに夕日を見ながらゆっくりするつもりで乗ったのですが「皆で楽しみましょう、イエー！」的な乗りの船長と、流しっぱなしのロックな音楽と、おしゃべりに夢中でまったく夕日をみる気のない若者たちに挟まれ、祭りのような雰囲気でのクルージングとなりました（笑）
ただ、これはこれで普通に楽しくはありましたので、そういう時もあるよと思って参加するのが一番だと思います。
また、酔い止めは必須（船酔いしている人多数）。結構大人数が乗るので早めに列に並び、しっかり海際の席を確保することをお勧めします（出発した後は移動できますが、座って見た方がやっぱり楽しいので）

It was truly beautiful and the best time! I want to ride again next time! The enjoyment might differ depending on the time of day.

Since it was my first time at this place, I had a bit of trouble, but I made it in time. I think if the map were a little easier to understand, it would be reassuring for first-time visitors to Hawaii.

I enjoyed waiting for departure while taking photos with Diamond Head and the boat in the background, and dipping my feet in the ocean. There were no Japanese staff, so the explanations were in English, but I managed with the words and the atmosphere. Plus, since there were only a few Japanese people, I felt more like I was abroad, and without hearing Japanese conversations, I could forget reality and enjoy the cruise even more!

With free drinks, I could also enjoy a Mai Tai cocktail, so I highly rated the experience for the price, which included alcohol, music, and the scenery.

I was lucky to see a dolphin for a moment! I was moved by the colors of the sky as the sunset gradually merged into darkness.

The boat we boarded was larger than I expected, so in my case, I was glad I could drink a Mai Tai cocktail without getting seasick.

Although I didn't get splashed much, it can get quite chilly with the wind, so I think it's important to bring something to wear.

本当に綺麗で最高な時間(*˙︶˙*)☆*°次も乗ってみたい！！時間帯によって楽しみが違うかも♪♪

初めて行く場所だったので、少し手間取ったけれど、十分間に合った。地図がもう少し分かり易いものだと、初めてハワイに行った人でも安心できると思う。

ダイヤモンドヘッドと船をバックに写真を撮ったり、海に足をつけたりしながら楽しく出発を待つ。
スタッフに日本の人がいないので、説明は英語だが、単語と雰囲気でなんとかなる。
しかも日本人は数人だったので、より海外に来ている実感ができるし、日本人の会話が聞こえない分より現実を忘れ、クルーズが楽しめる！！

フリードリンクでマイタイカクテルも飲めるので、お酒と音楽、景色全てを体験出来る内容での料金には高評価。

一瞬イルカが見えてラッキー♪♪
沈んでいく夕日から、徐々に暗闇が融合していく空の色に感動した。

乗船する船は思ってた以上に大きかったので、私の場合マイタイカクテルを飲んでも、船酔いせず過ごせてよかった♡

水しぶきはあまりかからないが、風を受けつづけると、けっこう肌寒くなって来るので、羽織れるものは持っていく大事だと思う。

The history of Hawaii was tastefully and elegantly done. The fire dancer was totally awesome. The chance to meet the cast after the performance was great, it allowed me to connect with them on a personal basis.

For those of use who prepaid for the deluxe accommodations the check in process was not good. There was no express check in. I had to stand in line with everyone else who had not prepaid and who was not purchasing the deluxe package! So the check in process totally circumvented what I paid for. Yes, I got to sit closer to the stage and got a different lei but that was it. So I don't know that the deluxe price was worth it.

It's a yacht-type cruise, so it's very pleasant to feel the wind while cruising. The guidance is in English, but it's manageable. There are not many Japanese people on board, so you can fully enjoy the feeling of being abroad. When the drizzle stopped, a rainbow appeared, and I was able to see a 180-degree rainbow over the sea. The sunset is also romantic and highly recommended.

ヨットタイプなので風を受けながらとても気持ちのいいｸﾙｰｽﾞです。英語での案内ですが、なんとかなります。乗っているのが日本人は少ないので外国にいる気分が満喫できます。
霧雨が止むとなんと虹が出て海上がって180度の虹を見ることが出来ました。
夕日もロマンチックでオススメです。

The half-day course in the afternoon included a show. We stopped by a souvenir shop on the way, but I wondered if it was a tourist trap... Well, I did buy something, though! I wonder if it was a store where you could earn Ponta points? If I had known, I could have earned quite a few points. What a shame. The facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) are very large, so you can't see everything in just half a day. The guide who was assigned to us did a great job organizing the program and showing us around. Since we were in a small group, it was comfortable. The show was more impressive than I expected. After going around the PCC and learning about various things, it was easy to understand. It was a bit disappointing that the ice cream during the break ran out quickly and that there was no alcohol during dinner (though I understand why...).

午後からの半日コース、ショー付きでした。往路でお土産屋さんに立ち寄るのですが、ここはtourists' trapかと…。いや、買いましたがｗ。ポンタポイントが付くお店なのかしら？知っていたら随分ポイントになったはず。残念。PCCの施設は非常に大きいので、半日で全てを廻ることはできません。担当になってくれたガイドさんが上手にプログラムを組んで案内してくれます。私たちは小グループだったので、快適でした。ショーは期待以上の迫力。PCCをぐるぐる廻ってお勉強した後なので、色んなことがわかりやすい。休憩時間のアイスクリームがすぐになくなったことと、夕食時にアルコールがないこと（これは仕方ないけど…）がちょっと残念でした。

In London, I love musicals, and in Paris, I enjoy cabaret shows. This time, I went without any prior knowledge, but it was incredibly fun. When we went, the lineup included Elvis, Michael, Madonna, and Britney. When Elvis first appeared, it was so similar that I burst out laughing. As for whether to sign up for the green room tour... I'm not sure. The seats were definitely in the front row, and it was fun to see the stage setup in advance. However, the quality of the welcome drink was a bit lacking, haha.

ロンドンではミュージカル、パリではキャバレー通いのショー好きな私。今回、予備知識なしに行ってみたけれど、サイコ―に楽しかった。私たちが行ったときにはエルビス、マイケル、マドンナ、ブリトニーのラインナップ。最初にエルビスが登場したときは似すぎて爆笑でした。グリーンルームのツアーで申し込むべきか否かは…どうかなー。確かに座席は最前列だったし、舞台装置が事前に見られるのも楽しかった。でもウェルカムドリンクの質は、イマイチでしたよｗ。

The two-hour Polynesian dance and singing performance, topped off with a fire dance, was an exciting and continuous source of emotion. The dinner was also more luxurious than expected.

2時間に亘るﾎﾟﾘﾈｼｱ･ﾀﾞﾝｽと歌それに最後を飾るﾌｧｲﾔｰ･ﾀﾞﾝｽと飽きさせない感動の連続でした｡ ﾃﾞｲﾅｰも予想よりも豪華でした｡

What a night! It took 46 years of marriage to finally get to Hawaii and enjoyed it to the fullest including the romantic cruise watching the fireworks. Perfect night weather and sea conditions. Beautiful shorline with the colorful night lights. Can't wait to return...hopefully sooner than 46 more years!

nice and relaxing, wish it was a little longer. Drink and crew were very good. Had a lot of fun.

I made a reservation for Sunset based on a friend's recommendation. I was surprised to see that we were the only Japanese people among a crowd of foreigners. As the boat moved further away from the island, it looked like rain was already coming from the clouds toward the island.

Please!!! Don’t rain! Don’t hide behind the clouds!!

I desperately wished for it, and my wish was granted; I was able to witness the sunset. I really wanted to go since it was highly recommended, and I was so glad I could participate on the last day! It felt completely foreign, but sharing the beautiful scenery transcended national boundaries! In fact, there were even some people who started dancing cheerfully and approached me to chat, despite being strangers.

It was truly memorable. When I saw the last sunset, tears came to my eyes without me realizing it.

Thank you for a wonderful time!!!

知り合いのオススメでサンセットを予約しました。
ビックリするくらい周りは外人だらけで、日本人はうちら2人。
船はどんどん島を離れながら
雲がかって島の方は雨がもう来てるだろうってとこで

お願い！！！
降らないでー！
雲に隠れないでー！！
必死に願い、

そして願いは届き、ちゃんと日の入りを見届けることができました。
オススメされていた分どうしても行きたくって、最終日に何とか参加でき、本当によかった！
完全にアウェイでしたが、それでも綺麗な景色を共有する気持ちは国は関係ないですね！
むしろ、陽気に踊り出す方も居たりして
隔たりなく初対面でも話しかけてくれたりして。

とっても思い出に残りました。
最後の夕日を見た時は勝手に涙が出てきました。

素敵な時間をありがとうございました！！！

On the half-day tour of Oahu, we had a fun guide who felt like a friendly neighbor. The staff in the center greeted us with smiles and friendliness. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening Polynesian show. Changing from standard to a petite deluxe package was a success too! 😊

オアフ島半日観光では、近所のおばちゃん感覚の楽しいガイドさん。
センタ内ではフレンドリーに接していただくスタッフの皆さんの笑顔。
夜のポリネシアショーと満喫しました。
スタンダードよりプチ・デラックスに変更したのも成功でした(^^v

The meeting place was a bit hard to find. When the time came, there were a lot of people lined up, but there were few Japanese. Once we started, they were talking a lot in English, but it felt like a "Yeah!" kind of atmosphere. There was an all-you-can-drink option for Mai Tais, beer, and wine, and I had a Mai Tai. Even though it was all-you-can-drink, I noticed that most foreign guests casually tipped when they ordered more, which I thought was a smart way to drink. The sunset and the view of Waikiki Beach from the sea were also wonderful. If I have the chance to go again, I would like to participate again. Also, before boarding, taking a photo cost $15 for those who wanted to buy it when disembarking.

集合場所がちょっと分かりにくかったですね。時間になるとたくさん並んでいましたが日本の方は少なかったです。乗り始めると英語でどんどん話してますが、なんとなく雰囲気でイェーって感じ。マイタイ、ビール、ワインなど飲み放題で、マイタイを頂きました。飲み放題ですがおかわりの時、外国の方（殆ど）さりげなくチップを渡してましたよ、なるほどスマートな飲み方だと思いました。夕日も、海から見えるワイキキビーチも素晴らしかったです。次に行くことがあったら、また参加したいと思ってます。あと、乗る前に写真を撮り、下船の時買う人は１５㌦でした。

I forgot my "age" (laughs). The friend I went with is from the Presley generation (in their 60s), while I'm from the Michael generation (in my 50s). I was the first to welcome Presley and take a commemorative photo, and my friend was already teary-eyed. The show started with Presley coming out while rowing a boat, and once again, there were tears. I don't know much about Presley, so I wasn't as moved. However, when Lady Gaga appeared as the second performer, I was completely knocked out (I own all her CDs) and got into the groove with the music. I couldn't hear the silence around me, and even though I didn't know the real Gaga, I found myself shouting "Gaga! Gaga!" Next was Michael Jackson! I was convinced that Michael is truly alive. After all, right in front of me is Michael, no matter what anyone says. His bold dancing was infused with delicate emotional expression, and this time I became teary-eyed. Amazing!! This is what applause and cheers are all about. This was my second trip to Hawaii, but my first visit was 25 years ago, and I don't think there was a show this wonderful back then. I'm really glad I went. It has become a treasure in my heart. After returning home, I've been bragging to my other friends. I think it's a must-see when you go to Hawaii. It was so much fun—I feel like I've rejuvenated. Thank you very much!!

私、自分の「歳」を忘れてしまいました（笑）
一緒に行った友達はプレスリー世代（６０代）
私はマイケル世代（５０代）で一番最初にプレスリーのお出迎え＆記念写真を撮ってもらい友達は既に涙目状態ウルウルでした。ショーはプレスリーが船を漕ぎながら出て来てまたもや涙涙。私はあまりプレスリーを知らないので感動がイマイチ。しかし２番手のガガ様の登場で私は完全にノックアウト状態になり（彼女のＣＤ全て保有）曲に合わせてノリノリになりました。まわりの静止も耳には入らず本物のガガ様を知らない私ですがガガ！ガガ！と叫んでしまいました。続いてはマイケルジャクソン！マイケルって本当は生きていると確信しました。だって私の目の前にいるのは誰が何と云おうとマイケルだからです。彼の大胆なダンスの中に繊細な感情表現が浸透していて今度は私が涙目ウルウルになりました。素晴らしい！！拍手喝采とはこの事です。ハワイへは２度目ですが最初の渡ハは２５年も前でしてこんなに素晴らしいショーは無かったと思います。
本当に行って良かったです。私の心の中の宝物になりました。帰国後も他のお友達に自慢しまくっています。ハワイに行ったら絶対外せないと思います。
楽しかった～　　なんだか若返ったようです。ありがとうございました！！

Very good, everything we were told it would be. The performers and staff were wonderful, warm and friendly, however, we were a little disappointed in the lava. It was not what we expected. It was more like a group buffet. On the other hand the Breath of Ha show was thrilling and excellent. We would highly recommend it. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day.

We had a great time on our sunset cruise! The staff were friendly and helpful, and although the cruise set off a little late this had no impact on our evening. We would highly recommend this activity when in Waikiki, I think it is a 'must do'.

The meals weren't particularly noteworthy, but the show (dance) was interesting. It was great to see various Polynesian dances up close. The staff member who accompanied us on the shuttle bus was a student, and it seemed like they were doing their best. However, even though they were Japanese, their use of honorific language was quite incorrect, so I think that area could be improved.

食事は特筆するような感じでもなかったのですが、
ショー（ダンス）は興味深かったです。ポリネシアの色々なダンスを
間近で見ることが出来て良かったです。
送迎バスに添乗してくれたスタッフさんは学生さんとのことで、
一生懸命、務めていらしたように思えました。
ただ、日本人なのに、敬語の使い方が
結構、間違っていたので、そのあたりは改善された方がいいと思います。