All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

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。

My friend decided to do this cruise and so we went along. We all had an incredible time! While we were sailing out in the deep blue ocean enjoying our tasty drinks and listening to the tunes, it just automatically becomes the perfect combination to get everyone in a mood to socialize, move around and even dance on-board! The best part about the whole cruise was the gorgeous sunset (besides the OPEN bar).

I would definitely recommend this to my friends and to everyone I know!! Thank you so much for a wonderful time!

Sailing + Drinks + Friends = GOOD TIMES!

This was the second time we've done the Starlight Luau. We liked it the first time and we weren't disappointed the second time around. The biggest plus is the food; it is varied and delicious. The performers are pretty good as well. The one negative is the setup; the tables are packed so everyone is crammed together like sardines. A little more elbow room would make this a 5 star review. We've been to other luau's that you need to take a 40 minute bus ride to get repeatedly bitten by bugs on the beach; this one has better food and far more convenience.

The young lady that greeted us at the Airport did a fabulous job. This was our families first time to the islands and my family had no idea that we were going to be greeted with the most beautiful lei's. Thank you for your help in starting our vacation out with a bang.

Layne DeLapp
Hillsboro, Or

Sunset Dinner Cruise, Cocktails, Dancing.. what a fun night! Let me tell you, seeing a sunset in Hawaii is wonderful but seeing it from the ocean, its like a paint brush painted the skies for the evening. Perfect for that special romantic moment with your loved one!

Unfortunately, I did not see the mystical green flash, but we did see several dolphins and the sunset over the water, magical!

Staff was very attentive and came by my dinner table through out the evening to make sure I was taken care of. Everyone on-board participated in the dancing. Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunset Dinner Cruise!

As mentioned in other reviews, most participants were foreigners. On the day we attended, I believe there was only one other Japanese group besides us.

After departing from Waikiki Beach, there is a safety briefing and a drink explanation, all in English. Once the explanation is over, drinks are served, and then you can relax while watching the sunset.

On the day we participated, it started off sunny, but it became cloudy, and unfortunately, we couldn't see a beautiful sunset. However, we were able to enjoy a leisurely and elegant time out in the waters off Waikiki. The young foreign girls were dancing with drinks in hand the whole time! Don't worry if you can't speak English at all! With so few Japanese people around, you can really feel like you're abroad.

Please make sure to use the restroom before boarding! You should assume there is no restroom on the boat. (There is one, but it has a terrible smell, and you really have to brace yourself to use it...) Well, it's for emergencies!

But other than that, it was fantastic! The next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely sign up again!

他の方の口コミにもあるように、参加者の大半の方が外国人でした。私たちが参加したこの日も、日本人は私たち以外に１組だけだったと思います。

ワイキキビーチを出発すると、安全確認の説明と、ドリンクの説明があります。全て英語です。その説明が終わると、ドリンクが配られ、あとはサンセットを見ながらのんびりです。

私たちが参加したこの日は、最初は晴れていたのですが、途中から曇ってしまい、あいにくキレイなサンセットは見れませんでした。でも、ワイキキの沖でゆっくりのんびり、優雅な時間を過ごせました。外人の若い女の子たちは、終始お酒片手に踊っていましたよ☆　英語ができなくても全然大丈夫！日本人が少ないので、外国を感じることができます。

くれぐれも、乗船する前にトイレは済ませて下さい！船にはトイレが無いと思った方がいいです。（あるにはあるけど、ひどい悪臭で、相当覚悟しないと入れないと思います・・・）　まぁ、緊急用ですね！

でもそれ以外は最高です！
次回ハワイに行ったら、必ずまた申し込みます☆

I picked this cruise because I wanted to get out and do something for the Fourth of July, but I didn't want the hassle of dealing with huge crowds of people, fighting traffic, and being around a bunch of screaming teenagers running around.

This was the perfect choice for me. I am a big guy, so I like to eat...buffet style all the way, and I am a happy man. So the food was good. Drinks were available at reasonable prices, and the best part was nobody seemed to be there to get drunk, but just enjoyed some drinks and the night. The fireworks were the best ending to a good night. I made a great choice, obviously.

We were greated at the gate by a pleasant young lady w beautiful, thick, fragrant leis. She escorted us to baggage claim and directed us to our waiting car.. Thank you for the excellent service and quality product. The young lady was especially nice.

I took my sister on this sail last night..and this is by far the best sail (tour wise) this island has to offer. Tropical winds, beautiful deep blue ocean and amazing hawaiian coastal scenery.

Crew on-board both the Spirit of Aloha and Honi Olani are superb and exceed your service expectations. Fortunately, for the adult beverage people, this became an Open bar sail (Beer is usually $1 and mixed drinks are $2) but this is because the boat departed late.

No one comes on-board to get drunk or rowdy..we were all in silent agreement to enjoy our drinks, enjoy our scrumptious dinner and have a wonderful time.. everyone on-board did just that.

Everyone who boarded the vessel were strangers, but we all became friends by the end of the night. Thank You Hawai' Nautical for a wonderful evening of good food, drinks, friendly conversations and laughter.

GREAT TIME

Before arriving at the location, we picked up about 20 Japanese participants, but after we arrived and split into different groups, it ended up being just the two of us in our group with one guide, making a total of three people. The guide explained everything in Japanese, which made us feel at ease. We were able to experience hula lessons, ukulele lessons, making flower leis, and crafting rose flowers with lauhala leaves.

For dinner, we watched a show, but there were mostly Americans and hardly any Japanese (there were a few Chinese). I didn't have high expectations for the taste or content of the meal from the beginning, so it didn't bother me.

As for the show, the fire dance in the second half was spectacular and definitely worth seeing. Overall, I was quite satisfied with the experience.

現地へ行くまでは日本人２０名程度をピックアップしていきましたが、到着後コース別に分かれると当コースは私たち２名のみでガイド役が１名の３人での行動となりました。日本語で説明してくれるし安心して回れました。フラレッスン、ウクレレレッスン、生花のレイ作り、ラウラハの葉でバラの花（クラフト）作りなどを体験できました。
夕食はショーを観ながらですが、アメリカ人が多く日本人はほとんどいません（中国人がほんの少し居たが）でした。食事の味や内容は最初から期待していませんでしたので、気になりませんでした。
ショーですが、後半のファイアーダンスは圧巻で一見の価値はあります。
全体としては、ほぼ満足の内容でした。

This is a really convenient luau. In good walking distance or a cab ride away from all the hotels and incredibly delicious food. Be sure to get the Golden Circle, because we did and we had excellent front row type of seating. CHECK IN EARLY TO BYPASS THE CROWD!!!

Some bad "Cons" about this is:
there is no good/ romantic picture taking scenery, chairs are situated very close to eachother so your banging elbows with the next person, its on the top of a parking lot structure and its just surrounded by a bunch of buildings.

Staff was friendly, water is always provided, the Food is BETTER tasting from all the other Luau's I have been too.. so that is a plus.

I wasn't sure about a Luau IN Waikiki but this one was really enjoyable. You don't have to take a bus 45 minutes each way or more outside of Waikiki, as you have to do with the other Luau's, which is a real plus! The food was excellent with a big assortment so there's really something that everyone would like. There's not really a bad seat in the house either. Of course we were sitting front row and it was pretty cool. Worth the extra bucks, in my opinion. The performers were really top notch. I'm not sure what I expected but they definitely exceeded anything I could have imagined. Definitely the best fire-dancers I've ever seen and I live here, so I've seen many. The whole experience was really fun and impressive. A great way to experience the culture of the islands.

The greeter is always on time, welcoming and helpful. Will use this service everytime we go to Hawaii. Thanks for helping us start our trip!

Took my mother to Hawaii for her 70th b-day. She was surprised when we got the leis. The lady who did it was very nice and gave us a lot of helpful tips and directions around the airport. Lei lasted, at the advice of the lady, for a few days.

Fantastic culture and great shows

Like everyone else booked the half day but wish we had a couple more hours to visit. Luau food was very good and the show was wonderful!

We easily could have spent all day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and definitely hope to go back and do so someday! But for our 6-year old daughter, that would have been far too much. She enjoyed the canoe ride, the tattoos, the leaf weaving, and the poi demonstration. She is still talking about the dinner. Us grown-ups also loved the experience. The luau and the after show were exceptional! Far better than a previous, more expensive and over-rated experience on Maui. I think that if you only do one tourist activity on Oahu, this should be it, including the show. The HA show is WELL worth the price!

We had a BALL with Henry (our tour guide) and ALL of the employees we came across was sooooo friendly, funny and quick with jokes! This is a MUST DO! in Hawaii and booking thru Hawaii activities was easy and they call to confirm my pick up time and gave all the details again. From the time we got on the bus it was laughter from Everyone! Polynesian CC was just way beyond our expectations - we could not get enough. By the end of the day we were pooped! If you really want to get your $$'s worth and see Hawaii for what it is...DO THIS TOUR! you will not regret it. (Then again who regret anything in Hawaii?) I say BIG THANKS! to Henry and Hawaii Activities!! Mahalo again!

It was my honeymoon! I was torn between this and a three-star option, but I definitely think this one is better. There are crew members who are second-generation Japanese, so language is not a problem at all, which is reassuring. The ship is smaller than I expected (it has sails) and feels like a luxurious cruise.

The food is a buffet. You can take whatever you like whenever you want, but there are no refills, so if you don't eat the good stuff early on, it will be gone (laughs). However, overall, the flavors are delicious even for Japanese people, and I enjoyed a lot of it! (Desserts are served later too☆)

The sunset is truly beautiful! There’s nothing obstructing the fireworks, so it’s really nice.

On the last day of my honeymoon, I made some wonderful memories!

ハネムーンでした！
スリースターと迷ったんですが、断然こっちのほうがいいとおもいます♪日系二世のクルーがいるので、言葉も全く問題なく安心です。思ったよりはだいぶ小さい船(帆が付いています)でお金持ちのクルージングって感じ。
料理はビュッフェ？です。好きな時に好きなモノを取って食べる感じですが、追加はないので、最初の方に食べないと美味しいモノはなくなります(笑)でも、全体的に日本人にも美味しい味付けで沢山いただきました♪(後でデザートも出てきます☆)
夕日はほんとに綺麗です！花火も遮るものが何もないのでとてもいいです☆
ハネムーンの最終日、
とってもステキな思い出ができました♪

Four years ago, my mother liked it, so this was our second visit, and I decided to upgrade to Super Ambassador this time.

On the bus ride there, our seats were assigned (there was a paper with our names), and when we arrived, a lovely young lady guided just the two of us. We had front-row seats for the shows at each outdoor village, and during the canoe ride, we were alone while others were in large groups (which was a bit awkward). The meals were supposed to be buffet-style in a separate area, but the staff brought the food to us when we asked.

We had front-row center seats for the show, and during the fire knife performance, it was thick and quite scary.

I think the price is high, but it's perfect for fully enjoying the center, especially for seniors.

４年前に行って母が気に入ったので、２回目となりましたが、以前よりひとつランクをあげてスーパーアンバサダーにしてみました。

行きのバスから席は指定されていて（名前を書いた紙がある）、着いたら感じのよい可愛いお嬢さんが私たちだけを案内してくれ、屋外の各村でのショーを見るときは最前列の席が取ってあり、カヌーは他が大勢乗っている中２人きり（やや気まずいですが）の貸しきり状態ですし、食事は別スペースでほんとはバイキングなのですが、頼めばスタッフが持ってきてくれました。
ショーも最前列の真ん中の席で、ファイヤーナイフの時は厚くて怖いくらいでした。

金額は高いと思いますが、センターを満喫するには、また高齢者には最適です。

Visiting the Poly. Cultural Center is a must do when visiting Ohau. This is a very enjoyable, educational and informative view of the Hawaiian Island. We had the VIP tour with a wonderful guide Wendy. Just when we thought it could not get any better we attended the theatrical show "Ha The Breath of Life" which was outstanding. What ever you do do not miss this.

It was an evening cruise, and I had a really great time. At first, it was fine to wear a short-sleeved shirt since the sun was out, but as we went out to sea, it gradually got colder. I think it's a good idea to prepare something to wear over your clothes. Also, when you get on the boat, your feet will get wet, so wearing shorts or capri pants is best. The captain tells American jokes and sometimes uses Japanese.

夕方のクルージングでしたが、とてもとても楽しめました。
最初は日が出ていたため半袖で平気でしたが、海へ出て徐々に寒くなってきます。何か羽織る服を準備するといいと思います。
あとボートに乗るとき足が海に入るのでハーフパンツか短パンがベストです。
キャプテンのトークはアメリカンジョークをとばしてます。
時に日本語使ってくれます。

I participated with my boyfriend!
It was an English tour, but I enjoyed it enough♪

However, it was a bit lonely when they said, "Japanese people can sit over there."

The fireworks were beautiful, the boat was comfortable, and I had a great time.

I would like to participate again.

彼氏と参加しました！
英語のツアーなのですが、十分楽しめましたよ♪

ただ、説明の時に「ジャパニーズはあっちに座ってていいよ」と言われたのはちょっとさみしかったです。

花火はきれいだし、船も気持ち良く、楽しい時間を
過ごせました。

また参加したいと思います。

This facility is operated by a religious university that also manages a fund to preserve the cultures of the Polynesian countries from around the world. About 70% of the performers are students, with half of them being Japanese exchange students. It was interesting to see the students from six Polynesian countries showcase dances introducing their respective nations, but the final show was truly the highlight. It seems that it wasn't as impressive in the past, but the version that was remade a few years ago is a must-see, featuring a rich story that lasts for a full 1.5 hours. I thought it was just a fire performance, but the content was quite substantial. It's better to choose deluxe seating.

世界各国からホリネシア諸国の文化を維持するための基金を運営することも含め宗教関係の大学が運営する施設。
踊っている出演者のほぼ70%が学生で、そのうち半分が日本人の留学生とのこと。
ポリネシア6カ国の学生がそれぞれの国を紹介する踊りなどを披露するものも面白かったけど、最後のショーがなんと言っても最高でした。昔はそうでもなかったらしいけど、数年前にリメイクされたらしい今回のものは1.5時間たっぷりのストーリー性を持ったもので必見です。
火を扱うパフォーマンスだけかと思っていたけど、内容も充実でした。
席はデラックスのほうがいいですよ

I previously went to Paradise Cove Luau, which is similar to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but over 95% of the guests there were American, and the guides only spoke English. Therefore, I think the Polynesian Cultural Center would be more enjoyable for beginners or those who struggle with English, as it would be less stressful. Definitely go for the show; it's wonderful.

以前、ポリネシアンセンターと同じような内容のパラダイス・コーヴ・ルアウに行きましたが、こちらはお客さんの95％以上がアメリカ人で、しかもガイドの方も英語しかしゃべらなかったので、初心者・英語が苦手な方には、ポリネシアンセンターの方がストレスなく楽しめると思います。ショー目当てで是非行ってください。素晴らしいです。

All in all, was a good experience. The entertainment was excellent. Much less people than at the Polynesian Cultural Center lu'au which was very nice. The only problem was the server who was extremely rude and sarcastic and made a part of the night very unpleasant.

I loved the entire experience. Will go back again. Should have booked the entire day.

The lady who greeted us was fantastic and very very helpful

Must do if this is your first time to Hawaii, staff is very helpfull Aloha spirit is alive and well with this company. Be prepared to tip your greeter, they do not expect a tip but iy is always good to support the industry.