All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

As soon as I came off the plane there was the lady with my name and lei in hand! It was a beautiful lei, presenter was a nice lady and walked with me to baggage claim as well. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and a good resource. This was great experience after a long day to be presented with a beautiful and fresh lei! I definitely recommend this offer to anyone going to Hawaii.

would do this again in a hart beat! It is one in a life time experience the no words that can describe

We attended the patio buffet before the performance. The food was one of the better dinner-show meals we had in Waikiki. There was a performance by dancers during the dinner, and then the main show followed. A good time was had by all.

I took my seat at 5:30 PM, but the female host was dragging on with a talk show-like format until the show started, which was boring. Additionally, there were several downpours during the event, and the response for towels and umbrellas was slow, leaving us soaked... Of course, the dishes were also wet... It was disappointing that, despite reserving a high-priced seat, the meal was served later on.

The hula dance show was fantastic. It was great. However, I feel that the Hilton, which hosts events every Friday, had better food, shows, and staff service.

17時半から席に着きましたが、ショーが始まるまで女性の司会がダラダラとトークショーのような感じで時間を繋いでいたのが退屈でした。また、途中スコールが何度も降りましたが、タオルや傘の対応が遅く、びしょびしょに・・・。食器も当然びしょびしょ・・・。高い席を予約したのに、食事も後の方に出てきたのが残念せした。
フラダンスショーは最高でした。良かったですよ。
でも、毎週金曜開催のヒルトンの方が食事もショーもスタッフの対応も良かった気がします。

Awesome cruise. Great dinner. Amazing fireworks. Definitely worth booking for July 4th

The daytime yacht experience was so enjoyable that this time I participated in a sunset cruise. Although there were many clouds and the sunset was disappointing, it was a quiet cruise without the liveliness mentioned in other reviews. Well, that was fine in its own way, but I still had more fun during the daytime when I wore my swimsuit and got splashed by the waves.

日中のヨットがあまりに楽しかったので、今回はサンセットクルーズに参加しました。
雲が多くてサンセットは残念でしたが、他の方の口コミのようなにぎやかさはなく、静かなクルーズでした。まぁ、それはそれで良かったけど、やっぱり水着を着て、たくさん波を浴びた日中の方が楽しかったです。

On the first day, I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center by rental car. The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, and I was very satisfied! The staff were friendly and approachable, which made it even more enjoyable. The show was truly impressive, and I was amazed by the professionalism! I was completely drawn into the story-like presentation. I highly recommend it!

初日にレンタカーでポリネシアンカルチャーセンターへ行きました。バイキングの食事は種類が豊富で満足でした！スタッフの方も気さくでフレンドリーでさらに楽しめました♪
ショーは本当に迫力があってプロフェッショナルなショーに感激しました！物語風な展開にすっかり引き込まれて見ていました。おすすめです！

This is a very fun time for a fair price. The catamaran is basic (i.e. no cabin or bathrooms) but it's a great sail with a crew that seems to love their jobs. The mai tais are good and plentiful, and it was great to see the sunset from the water. The sail goes out early enough that you get back in time to go to dinner, and you're in a wonderful mood when you return. I'd definitely recommend this cruise to people who want a fun time seeing Waikiki and Diamond Head from a new perspective.

A little while ago, at the end of 2011, I participated in an event where we could see fireworks from a boat.

We set sail around dusk, and there were about 20 people, I think? I had heard it was an English tour, but it was quite accommodating for Japanese speakers, so it wasn't a problem if you couldn't speak much.

The meal was served buffet-style. There were a decent variety of dishes, and I thought the food itself was tasty. I believe drinks were included for the first two.

The fireworks lasted about 15 minutes. If you imagine a Japanese fireworks festival, it might feel a bit lacking.

However, if you focus on the value of seeing fireworks from a boat, I don't think it's bad at all.

Personally, I felt my level of satisfaction was just okay.

少々前ですが、2011年末、船上から花火が見れるということで参加しました。

夕暮れ時に出向し、約20人くらいだったでしょうか？
英語ツアーと聞いていましたが、日本人慣れしており、喋れなくてもほぼ問題ありません。

お食事はブッフェ形式。
種類はそこそこあってお食事自体は美味しかったと思います。
ドリンクは確か2ドリンクまでは料金込みでした。

花火は15分ほどだったと。
日本の花火大会を想像してしまうと、やっぱり物足りなさはありましたが。

船上から花火を見えるという価値を重視すれば、すごくわるいわけではないと思います。

個人的には満足度はそこそこかなーと思いました。

- There are courses such as Cocktail & Show, Buffet & Show, and VIP Dinner & Show, but it's not just about whether food is included or the type; everything from access (entrance/timing of entry) to the viewing seats for the show is determined by the course.
- I experienced the VIP course. Thanks to the reservation through VELTRA, we enjoyed dinner and the show at a two-person table right in the front row and center (we were able to enjoy the show after dinner while drinking wine).
- The venue for the show is a relatively small theater, but the lighting, sound, and effects are all professional, and the use of multi-screens for visual effects was very interesting.
- It is fundamentally different from Japanese impersonation shows and can be enjoyed as entertainment.
- As a side note, were they from the same company? Some of the dancers from the Star of Honolulu that I attended last year were performing!
- For dining, we started with the theater's original cocktail at a separate bar, then moved to the theater for the meal: appetizer, soup, main course of filet steak and white fish meunière, dessert ice, and coffee... it was a proper full course, and I was satisfied with the taste. The OP wine and others were relatively reasonably priced, starting from $30 for a full bottle.
- A manager, who seemed to be a charming gray-haired gentleman fluent in Japanese, supported us from entry to exit.
- I would recommend this to friends visiting Hawaii!

■コース、カクテル＆ショー／ビュッフェ＆ショー／ＶＩＰディナー＆ショーが有るが、単に食事の有る無し or 種別だけでは無く、アクセス（入口／入場のタイミング）からショーの観覧席までこのコースによって決まる。
■ＶＩＰコースを体験した
・ＶＥＬＴＲＡでの予約のお陰か？舞台から最前列＆ド真ん中の二人掛けテーブルでディナー＆ショーを鑑賞（食事後のショーはワインを飲みながら鑑賞できた）
■ショーの会場は、そう広くないシアターだが、照明／音響／効果共に本格的、マルチスクリーンを併用した映像効果は非常に面白かった。
・日本の物まねショーとは根本的に違う、エンターテイメントとして鑑賞できる。
・余談だが、会社が同じ？昨年行ったスターオブホノルル号の踊り子さんが何人か踊って居た！
■飲食は、最初に別室バーでシアターオリジナルのカクテル～その後シアターに移動し～食事：前菜／スープ／メインはフィレ肉ステーキ＋白身魚のムニエル／デザートＩＣＥ／コーヒーと･･･まともなフルコース＝味も良く満足した。ＯＰワインなどもフルボトル＄３０からと比較的良心的。
■日本語が堪能なロマンスグレーのマネージャーらしき男性が入場から退場までサポートしてくれた。
■訪ハワイする友人には勧めたい！

I had a great time.
However, I think it could have had a bit more speed and thrill.
My elderly mother seemed to be expecting more excitement than I was.

気持ちよく楽しめました。
でも、もう少しスピード・スリルがあっても良かったかなと思います。
高齢の母は私よりスリルを期待していたようです。

I enjoyed the cruise dinner very much. Beautiful meal with a beautiful transportation to take in the view of the beautiful island.

Nice event! So much to learn!! The day goes by fast with all the fun. They have a lot of activities for all the family. The dinner was awesome, prime rib buffet. Can't wait to go back!!

It was beyond what I expected. Nice entertainment for the whole family. The food was very delicious. The host where very friendly

This show will spoil you...other luaus just won't measure up! Do yourself a favor and get the Royal seating close to the stage, especially if you will be attending with kids. You don't want them to miss a thing! We all loved it!

My grandmother and I chose this as something different to do from the sightseeing and beach time we had been enjoying. The transportation is great even for those of us that are familiar with the island, and well worth the additional cost. The seating area is packed and truly would be more enjoyable with fewer people crammed in. The food and service were far better than expected and the "All You Can Eat" crab truly lives up to the name. The boat from an external view is beautiful and makes a striking appearance out on the open ocean. On the decks there are areas that could be maintained better, especially the areas that food is served from and are in plain view of guests. The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and would be a great place to spend a romantic evening with a significant other. Overall this is something that I am glad we experienced and would be willing to take others on.

Terrible food at the luau. Not very authentic in terms of food or staff. Was like a discount Disneyland but with not very convincing landscaping. A total tourist trap in terms of knock off "artisan" items and souvenirs. However the show HA was amazing. If I ever went back, would only go for the show.

The lady was wearing a red shirt but the website says she will be wearing white and purple. She helped us get to the baggage claim area and was very nice.

The professional dance was powerful and truly amazing, leaving me deeply moved. The meals were also great because I could choose what I liked, and I enjoyed them deliciously.

プロのダンスは迫力があって、とても素晴らしく感動しました。
食事も自分の好みの物をショイスできるので、美味しく頂けました。

THIS WAS A FUN THING TO DO, IN FACT WE WENT BACK FOR A SECOND TOUR! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR. lOVE THE MUSIC THEY PLAY!

I had such a great time riding on a catamaran yacht in the past that this time I joined the sunset cruise. Unfortunately, there were a lot of clouds in the mornings and evenings all week, so we could only catch a glimpse of the sunset through the clouds. Even though it was an all-you-can-drink option, one Mai Tai was enough for us. I brought some snacks as mentioned in the reviews, but unlike what others had said, there wasn't any cheerful dancing that started... it was a very quiet cruise. The yacht was pleasant, but even though check-in was at 5 PM, it actually started after 5:30 PM, which felt like a waste of time.

昔日中のカタマランヨットに乗って、あまりにも楽しかったので、今回はサンセットクルーズに参加しました。この週はずっと朝晩雲が多く、夕日の雲の合間からちらっとしか見えない状態でしたので残念でした。飲み放題とはいえ、私たちはマイタイ１杯で充分。口コミにあったので、おつまみも少し持って行きましたが、他の口コミにあったような陽気なダンスが始ったり…はなく、とても静かなクルーズでした。ヨットは気持ち良かったですが、５時チェックインとあるのに、実際始ったのが５時半過ぎで、時間がもったいなかったかな。

It was a great learning experience to see all the different cultures.
We had a great time and I highly recommend it its worth the trip.

If you cannot arrange a rental car, you should not try to come by bus or other means. The last bus leaves after 9 PM, so there won't be any available for your return. I recommend joining a tour for a worry-free experience.

Almost all the staff at the Polynesian Cultural Center are students from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, who are dedicated to their studies based on the teachings of the Mormon Church. For Japanese people, who may have less exposure to religious views, this might feel a bit strange, but once you participate in the tour, you'll quickly realize that "it doesn't matter!"

First of all, the students at the cultural center are very serious and polite. They seemed like experienced guides! Each event was interesting, and I was impressed to hear that the students are practicing while studying—what a great experience they're having!

After arriving on-site, I requested to upgrade our tour rank to "Super Ambassador" (the highest rank), and despite the challenges, they were able to accommodate us, which I truly appreciated. When it started to rain, they quickly brought us raincoats, showing great thoughtfulness!

The food was served buffet-style, allowing us to choose only the dishes we liked, which was very satisfying.

Additionally, we got to watch the Polynesian show from the front row center, making me feel like one of the characters in the story of the show. The content was easy to understand, and the professionalism of the performers was top-notch!

I would love to join this tour again as a repeat visitor!

Lastly, I am very grateful to our tour guide, Yume. Thank you very much!

ここの場所はレンタカーなどの手配が出来ない方は、まずバスなどを来ようとしてはいけません。帰りは21時過ぎるので、バスがなくなります。
車が手配できない方は、ツアーで安心して行くことをお勧めします。


ポリネシア文化センターのスタッフはほぼ全て、Brigham Young University-Hawaiiの学生さんたちです。そしてモルモン教を基に学業などに専念されている方たちです。
宗教観の少ない日本人にとっては、何か違和感を感じるかもしれませんが、
このツアーに参加すれば、「そんなことはどうでもいい！」ということが
すぐにわかるでしょう☆

まず、文化センターの学生さんたちはとてもまじめで丁寧です。まるで経験を積んだガイドのようでした！
イベント一つ一つが面白く、それらを学生たちが、勉強しながら練習もしてると聞いて、「いい経験してるなぁ～」と感心します。

現地に到着してから、無理言って、ツアーランクを「スーパーアンバサダー」（最高ランク）にし、人の手配なども無理な中やっていただき、ほんとにありがたかったです。
途中、雨が降ってきたときにも、すぐにレインコートを持ってきてくれ、
とても気が利きました！

料理もバイキング形式なので、好きな食べ物だけを選び、実に満足♪

そしてポリネシアショーを最前列のセンターで見れたので、まるでショーの
物語の登場人物の一人になったような気分でした(´ー`)
わかりやすいショーの内容、プロ魂の演出者たち、どれをとっても最高です！

このツアーはリピーターでももう一度行きたいと思います♪

最後に、ツアーガイドの「ゆめさん」にはとても感謝しております。
ありがとうございました！

My friend and I decided to check this out as we were looking for something to do for the night. I have been to many Luau's before so I wasn't expecting anything amazing, but I turned out to be very wrong. the Chief was extremely funny throughout the whole night and he was also very interactive with the crowd. They had some fun activities before the Luau as well so that was fun. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great night with great people! Hands down the best Luau I have done.

Highly recommended. Very comfortable ride. Friendly crews. Sun set was unforgettable. Recommend to bring a wind breaker. It can gets quite cold on the way back.

I participated with a friend. Riding on the Mai Tai and drinking Mai Tais!
Be careful not to drink too much; you'll want to go to the bathroom.
The scenery from the sea is beautiful and refreshing, different from what I usually see. Since there are few Japanese participants, you can really enjoy the overseas atmosphere.
The sunset was also beautiful, so I was very satisfied. I will participate again next time!

友達と参加しました。マイタイ号に乗って、マイタイを飲む！
飲みすぎ注意です。トイレに行きたくなります。
普段見ている風景とは違い、海からの景色もきれいで、水しぶきも気持ちいい！日本人の参加が少ないので、海外気分が味わえます。
夕焼けもきれいに見えたので大満足です。次回も参加します！

This was my second time, and I had a great time! The lively music is enjoyable for everyone, from the elderly to children, and the pleasant breeze, champagne, wine, and cocktails are all you can drink. Bringing snacks really boosts the mood! Being on the net is amazing; it feels like gliding over the ocean. The sunset was beautiful, and I saw couples kissing. There are restrooms available, so don't hesitate to use them; it will create good memories. Just be careful not to sit on the toilet lid—my friend's husband got stuck! Overall, I highly recommend this cruising experience.

今回で2度目でした　とにかく楽しめますお年寄りから子供までのりの良い音楽に気持ち良い風　シャンパン　ワイン　カクテル　すべて飲み放題つまみなんか持参でテンションあがりまくりです　ネットの上は最高です　まるで海の上をすべっているかのようサンセットもとてもきれいでカップルがキスしてましたよ　トイレもあります　我慢するよりまずは使用してみてください良い思い出になりますよ　ただしトイレのふたに座られないよう気お付けてください
友人の旦那様は座られてとじこめられました　とにかくこのクルージングはお勧めです

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

This was the second time I went on this cruise... Love the atmosphere and the crew is supper friendly. The Reggae music and fireworks were the best but the Mai Tai drinks are definitely the best I've had!!! Overall I totally loved it and will do it a third and fourth time!!!

I've seen various shows before, but this one seems to be aimed at first-timers. Since the duration is shorter, I think it's good for entertaining guests.

Being at the Hilton, you can get there by trolley or on foot, but as others have mentioned, the reception area is really hard to find. It was good that I arrived early and could get into the venue quickly.

Since I arrived too early, I think I got quite sunburned from the strong sunlight. Just when I thought the sun was going down, it started to rain heavily, and the hotel staff were handing out towels. It would be nice to have some kind of roof to shield from the rain (like a plant-covered roof).

今まで色々なショーを見てきましたが、こちらは初めての人向きですね。
時間が短めなので、接待にはいいと思います。

ヒルトンなので、トロリーでも歩いてでもいけますが、他の方が書いている通り、受付の場所がすごくわかりずらいです。
早めに行って、早めに会場に入れたので良かったですが。

早く入りすぎたため、日差しが強く相当焼けたと思います。
日が陰ってきたと思ったら、今度は雨が本格的に降ってきて、ホテルの方がタオルを配っていました。
多少なりとも雨が防げる屋根があるといいですね。（植物の屋根とか）

Hawaii prices are high, but the continuous attractions provide an incredible sense of fulfillment once everything is over. Considering what tourists are looking for, almost all renovations have been completed.

I would recommend the deluxe option, even if it requires a bit of a stretch, due to the added value of small group tours, the content of the dinner, the behind-the-scenes tour where you can take photos with the dancers, and the seating position for the final Polynesian show.

As for the facilities, they are operated by the Mormon Church, and students from Brigham Young University (many of whom are Japanese) work diligently as guides and dancers to earn their tuition, providing very polite and kind service.

An unexpected highlight is the free tour of the Mormon Church facility, which is just a 5-minute ride on a dedicated bus, allowing anyone to deepen their understanding of this religion. The total time is 25 minutes, so you will need to choose between the behind-the-scenes tour or this option during the time between the aforementioned dinner and the Polynesian show. Of course, there are no strange solicitations, so you can rest easy.

Lastly, since most attractions are outdoors, don't forget to take measures against sunburn and stay hydrated.

　ハワイ価格はお高いですが、アトラクションが間断なく連続し、すべて終わったあとの充実感は半端でありません。観光客が何を求めているかを踏まえ、ほぼリニューアルも完了。
　なお、少人数でのツアーによる小回りの良さやディナーの内容、ダンサーとの写真撮影ができる楽屋裏ツアー、最後のポリネシアンショーの席の位置などの付加価値から、多少無理してもデラックスをおすすめしたいです。
　施設としては運営母体がモルモン教であり、運営するプリガム・ヤング大学の学生（日本人多数）が学資を得るためにガイドやダンサー等スタッフとして真面目に働いていて、接客はとても丁寧で親切。
　意外なみどころでは専用バスで５分のところにあるモルモン教の施設見学ツアーが誰でも無料で参加でき、この宗教に関する理解を深めることができます。トータル２５分なので、前述のディナーとポリネシアンショーの間の時間に、楽屋裏ツアーかどちらかを選択することになります。もちろん変な勧誘はありませんのでご心配なく。
　最後に、大半が屋外アトラクションになるため、日焼け止め対策と水分補給をお忘れなく。