All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I had been interested for a while, but this was my first time participating. It was better than I expected. I want to join another course next time.

以前より気になっていたが、今回が初めての参加。
想像以上に良かったです。
次回も別のコースで参加したいです。

On the evening of the day I arrived in Honolulu, I quickly made a reservation for a cruise. I enjoyed my first cruise in Hawaii! The two male staff members were cheerful and lively. The sky and ocean were a brilliant blue, but as the sun began to set, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the sparkling surface of the water created a beautiful scene, making me feel very happy from the very first day!

ホノルル到着した日の夕方、早速クルーズの予約を入れました。ハワイで初クルーズを楽しめました！男性2名のスタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれてました。真っ青な青空と海でしたが、少しずつ夕日が沈んでいき、ワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッド、キラキラと光る水面と、とても美しくて初日からとても幸せな気分になりました♪

I think it's natural for people to have different evaluations of a dance show, but for me, it felt neither good nor bad, just about what you would expect for the price. I was very disappointed with the dinner buffet because I was hoping for a wider variety of menu options, including desserts.

ダンスショーは人によって評価が異なることは当然だと思うが、私にとっては、可もなく不可もなく、値段相応かな・・・という感じを受けた。
夕食のビュッフェについては、もっと多くのメニュー(スイーツを含む)があることを期待していたため、大変ショックだった。

The Japanese guide on the bus gave us a tour of the streets of Hawaii, making the journey feel quick! After we arrived, there were plenty of attractions to enjoy until the evening show! The Japanese student guide was charming and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. I was also happy to have the experience of hula dancing!

The show was simply breathtaking! It had more impact than any other show, and by the end, I was so moved that I even shed a few tears. I highly recommend it to people of all ages!

行きのバスから日本人ガイドの方がハワイの町並みを案内してくれたのであっという間の道のりでした！到着してからは夜のショーまではアトラクションがいっぱい！！！！日本人学生のガイドの方も愛嬌があり知識が豊富でいろいろと勉強になりました〜。フラの体験ができたのも嬉しかったです！
ショーは圧巻の一言！！迫力がどこのショーよりもあり、最後には感動し涙すら出ました。。どんな世代の人にもオススメします！

This is my second time participating. The first time was many years ago, so I thought I would join again. I believe the quality was still high and wonderful. It included a VIP dinner, and the food was delicious, which made me very satisfied. If I could wish for anything, it would be to have one more person... or to have been able to watch a little longer.

2回目の参加です。1回目はもう何年も前なので、もう一度参加してみようと思いました。変わらず質は高くすばらしかったと思います。VIPディナー付きでしたが、お料理もおいしくて大変満足しました。欲を言えば、もう1人・・とか、もう少し長く見てたかったです。

I had visited Hawaii several times, but I hadn't had the chance to go recently... This time, I participated because it was a trip with my mother. We took a different route than usual and headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center☆ I was surprised by how many people were there! The buffet was just okay... (since we participated in the standard option). However, the show was moving!! As the sun set and the lights came on, it created a wonderful atmosphere. Watching the staff dance while sweating made the two hours fly by❤ I thought the night was better than during the day. I'm planning to come back to Hawaii next year, and I want to bring some friends with me then!

　何度かハワイには訪れていましたが、なかなか行く機会がなくて・・・
今回は母親との二人旅でしたので、是非という事もあり参加しました。
いつもとは違う道を進み、いざポリネシア文化センターへ☆
思っていたより人がおおくてビックリ！！
ビュッフェはまあ、こんなもんかと・・・（スタンダード参加なので）
でも、ショーは感動！！でした。日も暮れてライトアップしたら情緒があり、
スタッフが汗だくで踊っているのを観ていたらあっという間の２時間❤
お昼間より夜の方が、私はいいように思いました。
来年また、ハワイに来る予定ですので、その時のメンバーを連れて行きたいと
思いまーす！！

The stunning and graceful Hawaiian women performing hula captivated not only me, a man, but surely all the audience members. In particular, that unique hip-swaying dance was both alluring and truly representative of traditional hula. The highlight was the male dancers' fire performances, which are said to be acrobatic. That scene is still vividly etched in my mind; it was that impressive. The next time I visit Hawaii, I definitely want to make sure to see this luau show again.

容姿端麗で、可憐なハワイアン女性のフラダンスに魅了されたのは、男性の私だけでなくすべての観客が感じていたことでしょう。特に、あの独特の腰を振る踊りはなまめかしくもあり、これこそ伝統のフラダンスと言えるでしょう。圧巻は、男性踊りの火を使った曲芸とも言われるもの。いまだにこの光景が脳裡にしっかりと焼き就いています。それだけ印象的だったのです。次回もハワイを訪れた際には、このルアウショウだけは必ず観賞したいと思っています。

This was my third time in Hawaii, but my first cruise.
I made the reservation online, and the duration was only two hours, which was short and convenient.
The price was reasonable, and it had good reviews.
The meeting point was easy to find since it was at the hotel beach.
I read online reviews and thought it would be rocky and wet, so I didn't bring my DSLR camera, but it didn't rock or get wet at all.

There were only foreign groups and couples; we were the only Japanese family.
I had anticipated this from the reviews I read beforehand.
The explanations were all in English, so I could only understand them through nuance, but both crew members were cheerful nice guys.
With free drinks and pleasant music playing, the view of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the changing beauty of the sunset from the sea was truly wonderful.
My daughters made friends with participants from a tour from Australia and seemed to realize the importance of learning English.

I had a great experience at the end of the trip.
I thought I would like to go on this cruise again on my next trip.

ハワイは3回目ですが、初クルーズでした。
ネットで予約出来て、時間も2時間と拘束時間が短く、
料金も手頃で評判が良いものにしました。
待ち合わせの場所もホテルのビーチなのでわかりやすかったです。
ネットでの評判を読んで、揺れて濡れると思って一眼レフカメラを
持って行かなかったのですが、全然揺れも濡れもしませんでした。

外国人の団体やカップルばかりで、日本人ファミリーは私たちだけでした。
これも事前の評判でよんでいたので、想定内でした。
説明が全て英語だったので、ニュアンスでしか理解できなかったのですが、
クルーは2人とも陽気なナイスガイで、フリードリンクで
心地よいミュージックも流れ、何より海上から見るワイキキの街や
ダイヤモンドヘッド、刻々と変わるサンセットの美しさは
非常に素晴らしかったです。
娘たちはオーストラリアからのツアー参加者と友達になり、
英語を学ぶ大切さを身をもって感じてくれた様子です。

旅の最後にとても良い体験が出来ました。
次の旅行でもまた乗りたいなと思いました。

Absolutely loved the dinner cruise. It was the height of our vacation! The staff was friendly and courteous. The food was Delicious and the entertainment was superb!! From beginning to end-FABULOUS!!

I have traveled to Oahu several times, but I had never been there before, so I really enjoyed my half-day visit this time. I went around with about 20 people, and one of them participated in a show and became a bit of a celebrity for a moment. That also became a nice memory. The evening show was impressive, making it a great day overall.

オワフには何度か旅行していますが、1度も行っていなかったので今回半日とても満喫できました。今回は20人ほどの方と一緒に回りましたが、その中の方がショーに参加され一瞬有名人になっていました。それもいい思い出になりました。夜のショーも迫力があっていい1日でした。

It was truly refreshing once we set sail from the beach! We went as far as we could see the views of Hawaii Kai and then turned back. As we headed west, the sun began to set, and we were able to enjoy the most beautiful sunset. It was the perfect moment while sipping on a Mai Tai. I would love to participate again.

浜から沖へ出て、セイリングが始まってからは、爽快そのものでした！ハワイカイの景色が見えるあたりまで行って引き返し、西に向かった頃から太陽が沈み始め最高の夕陽も鑑賞できました。マイタイを傾けながらの最高のひと時でした。また参加したいと思っています。

The Polynesian center is a must see. The Luau was a bit disappointing in terms of the food selection and quantity. The evening show however was Outstanding!! I would recommend make this an all day event so as to explore the entire center.

Excellent centre, great way to learn about the Polynesian cultures and very entertaining.

My friends and I participated in an evening tour since it was a travel day from another island. I thought "with transportation" just meant we would be picked up by a bus, but the guide, a young woman, provided commentary the entire way to our destination. She shared various insights about breathtaking viewpoints and related experiences, which made the journey enjoyable. She was a student from a nearby university (I believe it was Brigham Young University) and was an excellent guide, making the trip feel quick and engaging.

About 80% of the staff at the Polynesian Cultural Center are students from that university, and they were all very experienced, making our dining experience pleasant. As for the show, not all performers were students, but it was so captivating that I forgot about that. I think it’s a show that everyone, whether they do hula or Tahitian dance or not, can really enjoy.

友人と3人、その日は他島からの移動日だったので、夕方出発のツアーに参加しました。
「送迎付き」とあったので、ただ単にバスで送迎してもらえるだけだと思っていましたが、添乗員の女の子が到着までの間ずーっとガイドしてくれて、絶景ポイントやそれにまつわる体験談など、いろいろ教えていただき楽しめました。
彼女は、ポリネシア・カルチャーセンター近隣の大学（ブリガム・ヤング大学だったでしょうか）の学生さんでしたが、とてもガイドが上手で飽きることなくあっという間に現地に着きました。
ポリネシア・カルチャーセンター内で勤務する方の8割ぐらいがその大学の学生さんだそうですが、みなさんとても慣れていて、食事も気持ちよく楽しめました。
それからショーですが、全員ではないですが学生さんが踊っているそうです。
でも、あまりのど迫力にそんなことは忘れてしまうショーでした。
フラやタヒチアンをやっている方もそうでない方も、とても楽しめるショーだと思います。

The show was excellent as was the food and service. The Luau came highly recommended and lived up to expectations.

You can enjoy a luxurious time on the boat that you can't experience in Japan. This was my second time using the service, and no matter how many times I go, watching the sunset slowly while enjoying music, the breeze, and drinks on the boat is the best experience. There are many guests, and at first, you sit in a designated spot, but once you're out at sea, you can move around freely. Please make sure to experience that moment at least once.

とにかく日本では味わえない優雅な時間を船の上で過ごせます。
今回2回目の利用でしたが、何度行っても船上での音楽、風、お酒がある中でゆっくりと夕日が沈んでいくのを眺めるのは最高の時間です。
たくさんの利用客がおられ、最初は決まったところに座りますが沖へでれば自由に移動できます。
是非一度あの瞬間を味わってください。

It was a standard experience with just a show and a meal.

First of all, the meal had a limited variety and was somewhat lacking in options, which left me wanting more. Maybe the deluxe option would have been better? The students warmly welcomed us, and the service was good.

As for the show, it was a bit intense, and my impression of the first half was just okay. During the break, ice cream was sold (it seemed like it was free for the deluxe guests), which was a nice surprise and quite delicious. The second half featured a fire dance, which I really enjoyed! It was impressive, especially considering the performers were students. Overall, I felt that the show made a genuine effort to entertain the audience.

ショーと食事のみの、スタンダードでした。

まず食事は種類も少なく、バリエーションもまあまあな感じで、物足りなかったです。デラックスのほうが良かったかな？
学生さんは暖かく出迎えてくれて、接客は良かったです。

ショーですが、少し激しめで、前半はまあまあかな、という印象。
休憩タイムにアイスクリームが売られていて(デラックスの人は無料なようでした)、それは嬉しく、美味しかったです。後半にはファイアーダンスがあり、これはとっても楽しめました！学生さんだとは思えないほど。
ショーは全体的に、観客を楽しませようとしてくれている姿勢を感じました。

I participated as a VIP, and I highly recommend the VIP course for this tour. The show while enjoying wine was quite impressive. I will recommend it to my friends.

VIPで参加しました、このツアーはVIPコースがおすすめですね、ワインを飲みながらのショーはなかなかの迫力でした。
友達にもすすめます。

We had Lots of fun. The Crew of two worked well together and was very friendly and kept the Mai Tai's coming. I loved the choice of music as we sailed. This is a must do !!

I saw a similar show in Guam before, but this one had even more amazing dancing! The level of the dancers was incredible!
Before the show, there were entertainment acts where they drew pictures like tattoos with magic, and the kids enjoyed it too.
If I go to Hawaii, I want to go every time!

前にグアムでも同じ様なショーを見ましたが、こちらの方がよりダンスが凄かったです！ダンサーのレベルが半端ない！
ショーの前の余興では、マジックでタトゥーのように絵を書いてくれたりして、子供も楽しんでいました。
ハワイに行ったら、毎回でも行きたいです！

I visited on September 6, 2013. I participated in the tour to experience Polynesian culture, history, and dance shows, and it just so happened to be the week of the 50th anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center. There were graduates from Brigham Young University associated with the center, and they were holding a ceremony at the entrance, which I was able to witness. I think it was a rare experience. Overall, I had a great time exploring the center, and the evening dance show was so captivating that I lost track of time. However, regarding the buffet-style dinner, I found the taste to be somewhat disappointing, as it wasn't particularly delicious or varied. It was a bit of a letdown. It seems that there is an option for a deluxe dinner, which might have been better.

2013/9/6に利用しました。
ポリネシアの文化や歴史、ダンスショーを目当てにツアー参加したのですが、
またまたポリネシア・カルチャー・センターの50周年記念の週だったようで、
センターに縁のあるブリガム・ヤング大学の卒業生が来ていたり、出入り口の所で
その式典を開催していて、それを見る事もできました。レアな体験だったと思います。
全体を通して、とても楽しくセンター内を見学でき、夜のダンスショーは見入ってしまい時間を忘れるような内容でした。
ただ、ビュッフェ形式の夕食についてですが、あまり美味しいと思える味でも、選べる種類が多いというような事でも無く、少々残念な内容となってしまっていました。
夕食の内容はデラックスにもできるようですので、そちらだともっと良かったのかも知れません。

wonderful tour had the greatest guide was able to see everything and had alot of good laughs was well worth having a tour guide

The seat in the very front and center was great. The tribute artist's live performance was very enjoyable. I wish I could have seen some artists from the 60s. I would have liked to see more variety of artists.

一番前の真ん中の良い席で、大変良かったです。そっくりさんのライブとても楽しかったです。60年代のアーチストも見たかったかな？いろいろなアーチストをもっとやってほしかったです。

The food was horrible and the show was okay. We did not make it in time to do any of the activities offered. My parents were there all day and enjoyed the activities more than the dinner and show.

It's not a very large ship, so at first, I was a bit nervous, but there was little rocking. The elementary school children were able to experience the feeling of being a captain at the helm, and the wind felt nice. Above all, the fireworks were beautiful and left me impressed.

あまり大ききな船でないので、さいしは、ドキドキしましたが、揺れもすくなく、小学生の子は、運転台で擬似船長気分を味わうこともできて風が、気持ち良く、なんと言っても花火が、きれいで感激しました。

This was an amazing sunset dinner cruise for my girlfriend and I. We had attended this cruise as a birthday gift to her, and it felt like we were on a honeymoon. This cruise is meant for couples because it is amazingly breathtaking with the view of Diamond Head crater, the deep blue ocean, and the beautiful shores of Waikiki. Then to top it all off with a sunset upon our west coast beaches.

We had a wonderful time here. Our driver and escort provided lively Hawaiian music,taught us about sacred Hawaiian land, historic places where movies were filmed, and a list of Hawaiian vocabulary. As we got there we were greeted by employees while checking in. We saw every village and participated in some activities. We learned how to dance hula and play the ukulele. We also got to see the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Luau portion was the best! I have never been satisfied with an endless luau buffet.Food was great but I have only one suggestion which is make sure you don't eat too much because you still need to attend the show HA The Breath of Life. The show was awesome with historic facts of how children were raised with the sense of Ohana in Hawaii. After watching this show my girlfriend and I are aware of how and what life means to the Hawaiians.Ultimately if you are planning on visiting Oahu and was interested in this activity, then don't hesitate to book it!

I went with two elementary school students. Since we were in the front row, my younger son said, "Ugh, this looks boring. It's in English, so I'm just going to sleep." However, he was captivated by the thrilling show.

小学生二人と行きました。最上段の席だったので「えーつまんなそう、だって英語でしょ、ボク寝てるよ」といっていた次男でしたが、ド迫力のショーにくぎ付けになりました。

The circle island tour (1 star) was too much a rush, it is literally a drive half way around the island to get to PCC, only a couple stops that barely has time to get off the bus and take photos, and no where states that the famous Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesday for cleanup.

The PCC operates like the cruise ship, put a lei on you just to have photographer take pictures to sell you later, and then take the lei back. The so called guides in the PCC are students where some of them are not well trained to handle the group; you can do everything by yourself using the schedule of programs.

The Luau was mediocre, no whole pig roasting, just a huge dinning hall with lots of people, eating the buffet, and some show on stage. Sorry, I live in Vegas, this cannot compare.

"HA: Breath of Life" Show definitely 5 star, very well done and great performers, if you are willing to pay high price for shows in Vegas, this one is on par.

The cruise was very enjoyable for me and my wife. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Being on a ship in itself was exciting. The meal was well prepared and delicious. The staff were entertaining yet very professional. Many of my friends has take this cruise and I would recommend it for anyone.