All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

It has been over a year since I participated, but I was seriously considering revisiting until the last minute during my recent trip to Hawaii.

I thought this place was just a typical tourist theme park since it has been around for a long time. So, I never thought to go back, and I always ignored it after being taken there as a child.

However, visiting as an adult was great! I learned a bit about Hawaii, which I love. If you have the budget and time, I definitely recommend going with the deluxe plan. With a small group, the guide is easy to hear, and they ensure you have a great view of the shows!

参加したのはもう一年以上前なのですが、
今回の渡ハ時もギリギリまで再訪しようか悩んだくらいです。

ここって昔からあるし、
よくある観光テーマパーク…と思ってました。
なのでわざわざまた行こうと思わなかったし、
子供の頃連れられたっきりいつも無視。。。

けれど大人になって行ってみると良かった♪
大好きなハワイについて、軽く勉強になります。
もし予算と時間に余裕があるなら、
是非デラックスなプランで行ってみてください。
少人数にガイドさんがつくから聞きやすいし、
ショーもものすごく見やすい位置をとってくれていますよ～。

We had a lovely day learnt alot about the island and seeing how the Polynesian lived was very interesting the whole day was very good and we recomend it

The activity lasted 14 hours, but we were never bored and the time seemed to fly by. A great guide/bus driver in Henry, an entertaining samoan, helped greatly.

You get to see many of the famous beaches, mountains and other parts of Oahu, as well as the Dole plant (where we spent so little time that it was almost a waste) and the Polynesian cultural center.

The buffet was OK, as expected, but nothing special. The shows before and after though, were very good. A must see for all visiting Oahu.

Good value for the money.

This was the most educational tour of all we took. Really interesting. Great luau and show afterwards. A must see!

I participated in this company trip.
We had 36 participants and made various requests, which were addressed promptly, and that was very helpful.

On the day of the night show, we had excellent seats and were able to enjoy a wonderful performance from a front-row perspective.

The employees who attended were very pleased and would definitely recommend this show to anyone coming to Hawaii.

This activity, which allows you to experience Polynesian culture, is recommended for those who want to see a side of Hawaii beyond just shopping.

今回社員旅行で参加させて頂きました。
36名での参加で色々リクエストもさせて頂きましたが、
迅速に対応してくださり、助かりました。

当日のナイトショーはとてもいい席で、素晴らしいショーを
真正面から見ることができました。

参加した社員も、もしハワイに来る人がいたら是非このショーを見ることを薦めたいととても喜んでいました。

ポリネシア文化に触れることができるこのアクティビティは
、ショッピングだけではないハワイを望む人におすすめです。

The sunset was very beautiful, along with the night view of Waikiki and the fireworks.

It was great to interact with many people who were not Japanese (about 1 Japanese to 4 non-Japanese). It was refreshing since Hawaii is usually filled with Japanese tourists (laughs). The crew members were all kind and treated us well.

While a dinner cruise on a large ship is nice, I think a smaller, more relaxed cruise is also good.

However, the food (especially the meat) ran out quickly, so I couldn't eat as much as I wanted...

とても綺麗な夕日、ワイキキの夜景、花火でした。

日本人以外の方が多く（日本人：日本人以外＝１：４ぐらい）、交流ができてよかったです。（ハワイはどこに行っても日本人だらけなので新鮮でした笑）
クルーの方もみなさん親切でよくしていただきました。

大きな船でのディナークルーズもいいですが、少人数でゆったりとなごやかなクルーズもよいと思います。

ただ食事（肉系が・・・）がすぐになくなってしまい思う存分は食べられませんでした・・・。

It was a wonderful show with singing and dancing. The two drinks included were just right. The meal was also delicious.

歌にダンスにとても素晴らしいショーでした。
ドリンク２杯が付いてるのも丁度良かったです。
お食事も美味しくいただきました。

We left the hotel in Waikiki at 12:00 and headed to the Polynesian Cultural Center, stopping by a souvenir shop along the way, and arrived at the site at 2:15. We watched the canoe show, and then continued to explore the buildings and shows from various countries, which included some hands-on experiences that were enjoyable. Dinner at the restaurant started at 5:00; it was a buffet, but very delicious. The show starting at 7:30 had a storyline and was truly wonderful, leaving me deeply moved. It exceeded my expectations. I'm glad I chose the deluxe option.

12時にワイキキのホテルを出てポリネシア文化センターへ、途中お土産屋さんに寄り2時15分に現地到着。
カヌーショウを見て、その後各国の建物やショー等の見学と続き、体験等もあり楽しめました。5時よりレストランでの食事・・バイキングですがとてもおいしかったです。
7時30分からのショーは、ストーリーがありとてもすばらしく感激しました。期待以上のものがありました。デラックスを選択してよかったと思います。

Last year, we went on the same tour with four people... This year, we went with two couples, totaling six people... We departed around 4 PM, enjoyed the mountains and scenery along the way, and after arriving, had a meal in a pleasant open-air location... After browsing for souvenirs, it was finally time for the show. Last year, we were seated towards the back, making it a bit difficult to see the stage, but I thought it was because it was a cheap tour... This year, however, we had relatively good seats towards the front, albeit on the side. The show was the same as last year, but we enjoyed it just as much. During a break, watching the people carrying ice cream at high speed down the stairs, which was included in the expensive tour, was just as enjoyable as the show... Including all of this, everyone was very satisfied with the affordable and fun half-day experience!

昨年は同じツアーに４名で・・・今年は友人夫妻２組と６人で・・・
４時頃出発で、途中の山々や景色を楽しみ、到着後オープンエアーの気持ちの良い場所でのお食事・・・お土産を覗いて、いよいよショーです。昨年は後ろの方で舞台が少々見づらかったのですが、安いツアーだから・・・と、思っていたら今年は、端ですが比較的前の方の良いお席・・ショーは昨年同様のものでしたが、何度でも楽しみました。
途中休憩の時に高いツアーに含まれるアイスクリームを運ぶ人たちの超スピードの階段移動がショーと同じ位楽しめました・・・これも含めて安くて楽しめる半日にみんな大満足でした♪

I wanted to see the Polynesian show, so I joined a plan that included just the show and dinner. I didn't check out the other attractions in the theme park, but I think it would be interesting for those who have the time to participate. The dinner is a buffet, so it's nice to be able to choose what you like, but if you arrive just before the entry time, it can be crowded, and there were people waiting. The show has a storyline, which made it easy to understand, and I appreciated that. Since the story progresses at a leisurely pace, I felt that a plan that includes dining would also be a good option. Although my seat was towards the back, I was able to enjoy the overall atmosphere, and I felt that was nice in its own way. Of course, the fire dance, which I was most looking forward to, was spectacular. I recommend it to those who haven't seen it before.

ポリネシアンショーが見たくて、ショーと食事だけのプランに参加しました。
テーマパークの他のアトラクションは見ていないのですが、時間がある方は参加しても面白そうなのではないかと思いました。
ディナーはバイキングですので、好きなものを選べるので良いと思いますが、入場時間ぎりぎりに来ると混んでいて待っている人もいました。
ショーはストーリーになっているのでわかりやすくてよかったです。
これだけゆっくりストーリーが進むのであれば、
食事をしながらのプランもアリだなと感じました。
席は後ろの方でしたが、全体の雰囲気も味わえてそれはそれでよかったと感じています。
もちろん一番見たかったファイアーダンスも迫力満点で良かったです。
見たことのない方には鑑賞をお勧めします。

We actually went on two sailing trips in Waikiki with two different companies and although both were very good this one was better. The space on the boat was very roomie and the drinks were awesome - we just stuck to the specialty drink, but they offered beer and wine also. The music was one of the best parts - old school - jawaiian - reggae and the vibe was extremely relaxing!!! As the drinks continued to pour our group got real friendly waving and cheering to passing boats ... we were obviously having much more fun. Writing this I miss it and would definitely recommend this to everyone! Bottoms up!

I participated in the Twilight Deluxe.
It was my first time in Hawaii, and I signed up for this because I wanted to see the show.
It was a wonderful show, just as I had heard, and I was moved!
It takes over an hour to get to the center, but I think it's worth going just to see the show.
Before entering the restaurant, we took photos with the dancers one group at a time, but they cost $18, so I didn't buy one. They turned out well, but I would have purchased one if it had been a bit cheaper.
By the way, if there are Deluxe seats available, it seems you can upgrade from Standard to Deluxe by paying an additional fee on the day. I think it's better to watch from the Deluxe seats if possible.

トワイライトデラックスで参加しました。
初めてのハワイで、ショーが観たかったのでこちらに申し込みました。
評判通り素晴らしいショーで感動しました！
センターまで片道１時間以上かかりますが、ショーを観る為だけにでも行く価値はあると思います。
レストランに入る前に１組ずつダンサーと写真を撮ってもらいましたが、＄１８もしたので買いませんでした。よく撮れていたのでもう少し安ければ買ったのですが。
ちなみにデラックスの席が空いている場合は、当日追加料金を払えばスタンダードからデラックスの席に変更できるようです。できればデラックスの席で観た方がいいと思います。

I couldn't speak English, which made it half as enjoyable... I wished I could speak English. I was satisfied with both the show and the meal.

英語ができず、楽しかったが楽しさ半分に…。英語ができればと思いました。
ショー、食事ともに満足できました。

I had a great time. Perhaps because it was crowded during the summer season, I thought I would have a seat a bit closer... I think the show would have been even more enjoyable if I understood English. I wonder if it's easier to get seats if you arrive early? The food was delicious and served as a course. I enjoyed chatting with an elderly couple at the same table, and the time flew by. It was a fun experience since shows like this are quite rare in Japan.

いい時間を過ごしました。夏のシーズンで混んでるためなのか、もう少し前の席かと思ったのですが、、、英語がわかるともっと楽しいショーだったと思います。なるべく早く行った方が席は取りやすいのかな？料理もコースで美味しく頂きました。同じテーブルの年配夫婦とお話しながらで時間もあっという間でしたね。日本ではなかなか無いショーなので楽しかったです。

My trip to Oahu was for my honey moon. Everything was amazing! After 2 weeks of tours, hikes, shopping, snorkeling & beach fun in the sun-we needed something quiet & romantic. So our last night on this beautiful island was spent on board the Navatek Sunset Dinner Cruise. I chose this cruise line because I am easily motion sick & was told the build of this ship helped prevent a lot of the swaying you experience. It was great! Food was good-hawaiian pork, chicken teriyaki, potatoes & veggies(you want fancy-up grade),drinks were yum-decently priced. The crew was very nice! The most important part of the ship was the observation decks-awsome!! Plenty of room for everyone. I got some beautiful pics & wonderful memories! & the Friday night fire works made a fabulous ending to a perfect evening at the end of an amazing trip!! I would rebook this cruise on every trip I made!

I participated last year as well, and I wanted to join again to see this show. I had a front-row seat, so it was incredibly powerful, and the 1 hour and 30 minutes flew by. I was so moved that I ended up in tears at the end. It's a bit of a distance from Waikiki, but I think it's a show worth going to.

去年も参加したのですが、またこのショーを観たくて参加させて頂きました。１番前の席だったので大迫力で、あっという間の１時間３０分でした。感動してしまい、最後は涙が出てくる程でした。ワイキキから少し距離はありますが、行く価値があるショーだと思います。

I participated in the All Day Deluxe. The transportation was enjoyable, with a male college student guide explaining things while we traveled in a medium-sized bus.

For the evening show, I booked through Alan1 and ended up in the fourth row from the front in the center. The center is the best location. If you're seated further back, you can't see the dancers' facial expressions, which diminishes the enjoyment. (Although the price is high, the Deluxe experience is definitely worth it.)

The Deluxe option included a guided tour with a small group, and even though it was expensive, I was very satisfied. (This time, our guide was a very cute college student named Kotona. Thank you for explaining everything so well and making it a pleasant day.) My three children, who are in elementary and middle school, also had a great time.

As a downside, there were too many things to see, and one day wasn't enough. I wish they would start earlier. There was hardly any time to buy souvenirs, which is disappointing! (After the evening show, it's time to catch the bus back, leaving no time for shopping.)

There are various events like hula dancing and a Tonga show. Therefore, booking the Deluxe through Alan1 and sitting in the center front row is definitely worth it.

オールデイ・デラックスで参加しました。
送迎は、中型バスで男子大学生のガイドが説明しながら楽しく移動できました。
夜のショーは、Alan1で申し込んだら中央で前から４列目でした。中央が最高のロケーションです。また、後ろのほうでは、ダンサーの顔の表情がわからないため、楽しさも半減です。（料金が高いですが、デラックスが絶対に良いです。）
デラックスは、場内の案内も少人数で案内され、料金が高くても満足いくものでした。(今回のガイドは、とてもかわいい大学生の琴奈さんでした。一生懸命説明してくれて気持ちの良い一日を過ごせて有難うございました。)
高・中・小学生の３人の子供たちも楽しんでいました。
最後に欠点として、見どことがありすぎて一日では足りません。だからこそ、開始時間を早めてほしいです。お土産の買う時間もほとんどありません。残念！（夜のショーが終わったら帰りのバスの時間です。買い物の時間はありません。）
フラを踊ったり、トンガのショーを見たりいろいろなイベントがあります。だから、デラックスをAlan1で予約して中央前列で見る価値は、保障です。

Outstanding job! Unknown to us at that time our airline changed arrival gates. As a result, there was no Lei greeting for our 2nd Grader upon arrival. The great HA staff tracked us down in the baggage area and delivered the Lei greeting. Their extra effort was appreciated and was a great start to our visit to Oahu.

The performance was certainly powerful, but I was very satisfied with the singing, music, and food. When you go to Hawaii, you definitely have to attend a dinner show like this! ^^v

迫力の有るパフォーマンスは勿論でしたが、
歌と音楽、料理に非常に満足しました。
やはりハワイに行けば、こういうディナーショーは行っておかないと!^^v

I got my friends lied for their first trip here and they loved it.
The quality of the leis was outstanding.

Overall a great value and great time. Our 19 year old daughters were a bit bored. Can't blame them... They were jealous. The drinks were flowing and the captain and bartender did a great job keeping everyone topped off! Ship was beautiful. Nice circuit of the cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head. Reccomend highly.

The show and dinner were all great, although the difference between booking premiere and regular show seems only to make sure that you have a front table. I was very lucky to sit with a family from Canada who were very friendly and welcoming. This show has seating at large round tables, and so as an individual realize that you are going to be sitting with someone else.

The show itself was first rate and the singers and dancers put their all to it. There is a small part of the show at the beginning that really didn't make sense where they played like to the were doing work in a village....they should let the dancers and singers rest and abandon this part.

This is an expensive but on Waikiki event, no bus to ride on, but let me share with you if you are in the restaurant right next to the show, or are on the public beach behind the show you could see the whole thing for free!

Aloha

I booked this for my parents 40th anniversary. My mom had the hollywood version of Hawaii in her head (the hula dancer and ukulele greeting as you walk off the plane) which we all know doesn't happen, so I suprised them with the lei greeting. They were met at the gate with the leis and had grins from ear to ear. I got them the double strand of flowers and everywhere they went (car rental, airport staff, etc) stopped them to tell them it was the best lei they had seen - they see them all day long. This made my parents smile even more. I would highly recommend this to people who are first timers to the island, it really sets a mood for the start of your vacation.

The dinner cruise was awesome. We really enjoyed the show, dinner, and staff. The all you can eat crab legs really hit the spot. Thanks for making our last night in Hawaii a memorable one.

This is the children's third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, while their parents are visiting for the first time. It's my fifth time, and I truly enjoy it every time I go.

On the shuttle bus, a guide who speaks Japanese explained various things, and inside the center, Japanese students diligently guided us, so we felt at ease.

The evening show was impressive as we were able to sit in the front row, and it was very moving.

子供達は、3回目のポリネシアンカルチャーセンター。両親は、初めて。私は、5回目。何度いっても本当楽しめます。
迎えのバスの中でも、日本語が上手なガイドさんがいろいろと説明してくれ、センター内では、日本人の学生さんが一生懸命案内してくれるので、安心していけます。
夜のショーは、前列で見れたので、迫力がありとっても感動でした。

I participated alone. It was more fun than I expected. I really felt like I was in Hawaii!

Once on board, the crew started talking about safety instructions. I couldn't understand anything they were saying... ^_^;

After a while, they served everyone cocktails in cups, and the crew came around multiple times for refills.

I also went to the restroom. No one seemed to have used it, so it was very clean that day. However, it was quite narrow! Since you have to use a vertical ladder, it might be difficult for those with mobility issues...

Next time I come to Hawaii, I will definitely ride this catamaran again! Wait for me! (laughs) THANK YOUーーー♪♪♪ヽ(^0^)ノ

一人で参加しました。
思っていた以上に、楽しかったです。
ハワイに来たんだーーー♪と実感してきました。

乗船すると、クルーの人が注意事項等を話し出します。
何を言っているかさっぱりわかりませんでした・・・^_^;

そして、しばらくすると、カップに入ったカクテルを全員に振る舞ってくれて、お代わりは、わざわざクルーの人が何度も、回ってきてくれました。

トイレも行って来ました。だれも、使用していなかったのか、その日は、とてもキレイでした。
ただ、とても狭い！　はしご階段（垂直）を使うので、足の悪い方は、大変かも・・・。

次回ハワイに来たら、またこのカタマランに乗りに行きます！待っててね！（笑）
　　　　　THANK YOUーーー♪♪♪ヽ(^0^)ノ

Especially liked the driver who also guided us through to the shows and where we were could get to when they were starting. She gave us a mini tour on the way to the cultural center which was very interesting. She was fun, joyful, and looked out for us.

Christine was super cool at the check-in, she was so joyful and fired-up, loved this cruise! On-board crew was amazing and the drinks kept coming and coming. What a night - hahahaha! Yeah, WHAT A NIGHT! If you are in Waikiki you will WANT to take a sail out ... I went on a few and this one - by far - had the biggest drink cups!

I had a great time experiencing the island's dance and culture, which is rarely seen in Japan. The final show was spectacular. However, since I couldn't see everything on the park tour, it might not be necessary next time...

日本でめったにお目にかかれない島のダンスや文化に触れることができて楽しかった。ラストのショーは圧巻。
但し園内ツアーは全て観ることができなかったので次回は不要かも…

I heard from a friend that I should definitely see the evening show, so I included it in my schedule. It was a full-day course, but a half-day course or just the evening show might also be good options. The show featured dancers on an outdoor stage, delivering a powerful performance. Since it was a story-based show, it kept me engaged and was quite fulfilling. I highly recommend it! Additionally, the students in the park were very friendly and readily joined in for photos, making for a fun day.

友人から聞き夜のショーは見た方がいいと言われ、日程に組み入れました。一日コースでしたが半日コースまたは夜のショーのみのツアーでもいいかも知れません。ショーは野外ステージを所狭しとダンサー達が迫力の舞台を見せてくれます。ストーリー仕立てのショーなので飽きる事無く、中身も充実してました。お勧めです！また園内の学生達は大変気さくで写真にもすぐに入ってくれ楽しい一日を過ごせました。