All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The welcome from the admired Lei, the band, and the hula, along with the Tahitian show, was incredibly satisfying!

The show was wonderful, but the scenery was also amazing! The buffet had a variety of local dishes, and I felt like I could fully enjoy Hawaii on this tour.

There were few Japanese participants, mostly Americans, but I was able to enjoy the meal happily.

憧れのレイの歓迎、バンドやフラ、
タヒチアンショーを楽しめ大満足！

ショーも素晴らしかったけど景色も最高！
ビュッフェも郷土料理が揃っており、
思いっきりハワイを満喫できるツアーだと思いました。

日本人の参加者は少なくほとんどアメリカ人でしたが、
楽しくお食事を楽しむことができました。

In the background, there was Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach dyed in the sunset! It was so beautiful. My first Polynesian dance was truly wonderful and moving!

I really felt like I was in Hawaii, and it became a great memory.

バックには夕焼けに染まった
ダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチ！
とてもキレイでした。
初めてのポリネシアンダンスが
とても素晴らしく感動！

ハワイに来たぁ~って感じがあり、
良い思い出となりました。

The ticket center looks like a small booth, and it's quite confusing...

The cruise is interesting at first, especially with the beautiful sunset, which is enjoyable, but the wait time until the fireworks is just too long...

For that matter, it wasn't as close or as impressive as I expected, and there weren't that many fireworks either...

It felt a bit off.

It didn't turn into a lively atmosphere with strangers all having fun together. Maybe the age group of the people on board was older?

チケットセンターも小屋みたいで、よくわからないし・・・

クルーズも最初は物珍しいので、夕日も綺麗だしたのしいんですけど、花火までの時間があまりにもありすぎる・・・。

のわりには、そんなに近くで大迫力ってわけでもなく、沢山あがるわけでもなく。。。。

微妙な感じです。

知らない人たちもみんなでワイワイってことには全然なりませんでした。乗船してる人の年齢層が高かったのかな？

I would like to comment on the evening show. At first, I thought it somewhat resembled the story of The Lion King when I saw the pamphlet, but it was completely different. It was an activity to preserve Polynesian culture, and various countries' dances were interwoven, allowing us to see a highly polished show. Next time, I want to see it from the front row.

夜のショーについてコメントします。最初はライオンキングの物語を少しまねた？？とパンフレットを見たときに思いましたが、全然違いました。ポリネシアの文化を守る活動であり、各国のダンスが織り交ぜれており、完成度の高いショーを見ることができました。次回は最前列でみたいです。

I participated with my grandparents and my parents, making a group of five. Since the venue was the same as our hotel, the Hilton, it was very easy to join.

The explanations from the show’s host were all in English, so I was a bit confused about the buffet details and how to order drinks, but it wasn't a major issue, and I was able to enjoy myself. The show itself was enjoyable even without understanding English, and I think you can really feel the atmosphere of enjoying a show and dinner in Hawaii. The food was delicious, and although there was a line at the buffet at first, it became less crowded after everyone got their food, making it easy to go back for seconds.

I also thought it would have been better to have a bit more detailed information about the meeting place and ticket exchange upon arrival. Even when I managed to get to the designated meeting spot, there was no specific guidance for Alan1, and everyone started walking to the venue, so I just followed along and ended up lining up at the ticket exchange window... I felt a bit anxious until it all started. In the end, I was able to participate properly, so that was good.

祖父母と親子の５人で参加しました。
ちょうど会場が宿泊ホテルのヒルトンと同じだったので、とても気軽に参加できました。

ショーの司会の説明などはすべて英語だったので、ビッフェ形式の説明やドリンクの注文の仕方など少し戸惑いましたが、どうしようもないくらい困ることも無く、楽しむことができました。
ショー自体は英語が分からなくても十二分に楽しめる内容で、ハワイでショー＆ディナーを楽しむという雰囲気は感じられると思います。食事も美味しかったですし、ビッフェは最初は行列が出来ましたが、一通り取り終わるとガラガラでお代わりも行きやすかったです。

あと、現地での集合場所や参加時のチケット引換などについて、もう少し詳しく説明があれば良かったと思いました。
指定された集合場所に何とか着いても特にAlan1としての案内は無く、みんながゾロゾロ会場に歩き出すのでなんとなく付いて行って、なんとなくチケット交換窓口に並んで・・・といった感じで始まるまで少し不安でした。結果としてはちゃんと参加できたのでよかったですが・・・。

We would recommend the Polynesian cultural center for many reasons. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. It was great fun to be so immersed in the cultures presented...dancing in Tahiti, singing and playing music in Fiji to name just a couple. The luau was a great opportunity to see the many different forms of hula dancing, and the food was great and plentiful.
In short, the Polynesian Cultural Center should not be missed!

I think overall the package was the best and most unique experience I have ever enjoyed but I think the Dinner timings werent quite right and could be delayed a bit and also the staff were kinda urgent towards the end of buffet timings that we really couldnt enjoy the Dinner all the way till dessert. That kinda impacted me not to give 5 Star for it. And believe me you need the whole full day to cover PCC and half day wont do justice for this unique experience.

This time, I participated in a special fireworks event on the eve of Independence Day. In Hawaii, where it has been quite cold in the mornings and evenings, it was also chilly on this day, and the wind over the sea was quite cold without long sleeves. Plus, the drinks were cold... The fireworks on the 4th are much larger in scale, but since I could only book for this day, I thought, well, that's okay... We set sail at 6:30, and while waiting for the fireworks that started at 8:45, we enjoyed the sunset and listened to live music, but it felt a bit long. I got a bit bored. Inside the boat, they were playing music at a loud volume, and an Indian family with a baby was struggling with their crying child, asking to lower the volume, but their request went unheard. I also wondered about bringing a baby on a nighttime fireworks cruise. Drinks, including alcohol, were limited to three per person! Additionally, there were snacks provided, which were quite nice. Watching the sunset and enjoying the evening view of Honolulu was lovely. Especially since it was a catamaran, it felt very pleasant.

今回、独立記念日前夜の特別な花火の日に参加しました。連日朝晩寒い位のハワイで、この日も長そでがないと、海上はかなり風が冷たかったです。それに飲み物も冷たいものだし・・・花火は４日の本ちゃんの方が数倍大規模ですが、予約できたのがこの日だったので、ま、いいかと・・・出港が6：30で、8：45から始まった花火までサンセットを見て、生演奏を聞いて過ごしますが、ちょっと長いなと。飽きてしまいましたね。船内では大音量で音楽を流していて、赤ちゃんずれのインド人家族が、泣きやまない子供に手を焼いて、音量下げてと言っていましたが、聞き届けられず。夜の花火観賞クルージングに赤ちゃん連れてくる方もどうかとも思いましたけどね。ドリンクはアルコールも含め全て一人3杯まで！あと、おつまみがでました。こちらも結構いただけましたよ。夕日をみながら、ホノルルの夕暮れを眺めるのもいいものでした。ましてやカタマランなので、とっても気持ちがよかったです。

We had a good time, only downside is there isnt enough water fountains around the center because it got really hot.Dinner was really good except we didnt get to see the pig come out of the oven. the Night show was good. I probably wont come back here next time I visit hawaii. It seemed kinda too touristy.

My wife & daughter were so suprised to see someone holding their names on a sign. The person who met us was outstanding. She helped us with pictures and guided us to met our transportation.

What a nice treat after getting off an 11 hour plane ride! The woman who greated us was SO nice and helpful. She took pictures of us, got us maps of the area and even walked us to the rental car shuttle. Above and beyond our expectations. Plus, the lei's were beautiful. A truly special way to start our Hawaiian vacation

It's hard to find the place without a map!!

場所が地図がないのでわかりにくい！！

A long day, but well worth it! Even the bus ride was good. This was the best luau experience we had, easily beating out the one offered by NCL on Kaua'i, which was very good. It was a hot day, and the line for shaved ice was long, but that is the only negative. All of the cultural shows we saw were excellent and there were even pre-shows for those who arrived early. The food was good (along with another show), and the main show at the end (Ha, Breath of Life) was outstanding.
If you are looking for an intimate on-the-beach luau, this is not it. The PCC provides a first-rate experience for thousands of people, and does so with minimal delays and great views from any seating location. I am so glad we went. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip.

About a month ago, I made a reservation, and guess what? I ended up in the middle of the third row!!!! I was able to enjoy the show with incredible intensity, and the ice cream during the break was as amazing as everyone said. Many people couldn't buy it because it sold out, so this ambassador experience is quite a bargain☆

During the day, the weather was almost too nice, and I felt like I might get heatstroke, but our guide, Amy, was cute and kind. She even included a Tahitian village dance experience in the itinerary at my request, which made me really satisfied☆☆ At the end, she added a backstage tour that wasn't included in this tour during our free time!! In the end, I conquered the whole village☆ My friends recommended that I go with the ambassador, and it was truly worth it! Everyone was so nice, and I really felt the ALOHA spirit. I'm glad I went with Alan.

１か月ほど前に予約したら、、、、なんと
３列目のど真ん中！！！！
大迫力でショーを楽しめましたし、休憩中のアイスは
皆さんの書き込みどおりに絶品でした。
売り切れて買えない人も続出でしたので、このアンバサダー
はかなりお得です☆

日中は天気が良すぎるくらいで熱中症になりそうでしたが
ガイドをしてくれたエイミーはかわいいし、親切だし、
私のリクエストでタヒチ村のダンス体験も行程にいれてくれて本当に大満足でした☆☆
最後の空いた時間にこのツアーにはついていないバックステージツアーも付けてくれました！！
結局全村制覇☆
友達にもアンバサダーで行ったほうがいいと推薦されましたが、本当に価値あり！でした。
みんないい人ばっかりで、本当にＡＬＯＨＡな気分になりました。
Ａlanさんで行ってよかったです。

We loved the food...So delicious....the sunset was so nice and romantic....crabs were all you can eat....

【Entrance】Our group went directly to the venue, but it seemed that most participants arrived by tour bus. The Japanese staff member we first approached didn't seem to know the entry procedures well, which caused a bit of a delay.

【Activities】The show is conducted in English, with a Japanese guide interpreting nearby. However, since our group had over 30 people and only one guide, if you sit far from the guide, you can hardly hear the Japanese translation. If you don't understand the language, it really diminishes the enjoyment, so I recommend that those who are not confident in English sit close to the guide.

By the way, the tour led by the guide ended with options: 1. Visit a Mormon church, 2. Watch a movie at a cinema, or 3. Follow the guide to see a fire-making and coconut-splitting show. We chose option 3, and the performer in the show had a hilarious character. I'm glad we picked this option.

【Food】The buffet style was not terrible in taste, but it wasn't exceptionally good either. The atmosphere felt like a cheap buffet. It might be appropriate for the price? That said, there was a good variety of meat dishes and desserts, so I think it's great for those who prioritize quantity over quality. The purple sweet potato dish at the salad bar was quite tasty.

【Evening Show】It was completely different from what I imagined; it was a genuine arena theater. The set was large and impressive. However, since it was in a play format, I found myself dozing off quite a bit during the performance. (Everyone in my group was dozing off too.) Personally, I would have preferred to see a simple, vibrant dance or show.

【Overall】I think it’s a good facility to experience the atmosphere of Polynesia.

【入場】私たちのグループは直接現地まで行きましたが、ツアーバスでの参加の方がほとんどなのか、最初に訪ねた日本人スタッフの方は手続きをよく知らなかったようで入場にちょっと手間取りました。

【アクティビティ】英語でのショーを日本人ガイドがそばで
通訳するというスタイルなのですが、私たちのグループは30数名で一人のガイドなので、ガイドさんから離れた席に座ってしまうと日本語はほとんど聞こえません。
言葉が理解できないと楽しさ半減なので、英語が苦手な方はぜひガイドさんの近くに席を取ることをお勧めします。

ちなみにガイドさんによるツアーの最後は選択性になっていて、1.モルモン教の教会を見る　2.映画館で映画をみる　3.そのままガイドさんについて火起こしとココナツ割りのショーを見る　というものでした。
私たちは3を選択したのですが、このショーのパフォーマーのおかまキャラでとても面白かったです。これを選択して良かったと思ってます。


【料理】ビュッフェ形式で、味はものすごくまずいわけではありませんが、ものすごくおいしいわけでもない。といった感じです。雰囲気も、安いビュッフェという感じ。値段相応かな？
とはいえ、肉料理やデザートも豊富にあるので、質より量を重視の方にはいいと思います。
けっこうおいしかったのがサラダのところにあった紫芋の金時みたいなもの。

【夜のショー】想像とは全然違い、本格的なアリーナ劇場でした。セットも大がかりでびっくり。
ただ、お芝居形式なので途中かなりウトウトしてしまいました。（同行者もみんな途中寝てました＾＾）
私としてはできれば単純に華やかな踊りやショーが見たかったですが・・

【総合】ポリネシアの雰囲気を味わうのにはいい施設だと思います。

Thank you for your international call regarding the inconvenience with this email. I was a bit anxious about participating with a large group, but I was praised by our guide, Kasumi, for having a very good seat, which made me feel a bit proud.

I felt that the food had also been upgraded compared to before. Everyone was eagerly digging into the crab (myself included).

As for the show, I think the previous one had more impact, but everyone was really happy. Thank you very much!

このたびは、こちらのメールの不都合で国際TELまで頂き有難うございました。大人数での参加で不安もあったけど、とてもいい席で添乗のかすみさんにもほめられてちょっと鼻が高かった
料理も前よりグレードアップしたような気がしました。みんなもくもくとカニにくらいついていました、（私も）
ショーは、前回のほうが迫力があったかなー、
でもみんな大喜び本当に有難うございました

I would like to thank our hawaii activities director ... We thought we had made reservations for Tuesday, June 8, but it turned out that I had made the reservation for Monday, June 7. They came to pick us up at our hotel on Monday, and we weren't ready. I couldn't believe that I had made such a mistake ... I thought I had been really careful to make sure that something like that hadn't happened ... but, I DID make the mistake. The Oahu Cruise people were very understanding, and told me that they would just pick us up on Tuesday. I then called our hawaii activities director and told her about the mistake I had made. She said that there was not a problem, no extra fee, and that she would reschedule me for Tuesday, and fax me a new voucher to our hotel. Talk about service! She was GREAT! The voucher was at our hotel in minutes!

Also, I need to say that this cruise is EXCELLENT! The food was EXCELLENT, and the entertainment was WONDERFUL!

Thanks for everything! We had a GREAT

I was pleased with the Lei Greeting. The representative was there when our flight arrived, dressed in a Hawaiian dress, with both of the lei that we ordered. She explained a little about the lei, and their significance, and the difference between the two.

I would recommend this service, especially as a surprise for a family member, or for a first time visitor to the Islands.

The Lei Gretting was nice especially for first timers like us.

I was worried because I don't speak much English, but when I participated, the staff kindly served drinks, the view was amazing, and I had a wonderful experience. My family was the only Japanese there.

英語があまり出来ないので心配でしたが、
参加してみると、スタッフの方が親切に飲み物を出して下さり、景色も最高で、とても素敵な経験をすることが出来ました。日本人は、私たちの家族だけでした。

This was a great way to end our holiday. Very tastefully done and orchestrated. Service, food, entertainment, all excellent. No complaints at all. Recommend highly to anyone.

It takes almost a full day, but I was able to spend it efficiently with a well-organized schedule. The content is well done, so for those who haven't participated yet, I highly recommend it at least once. The history of Micronesia is also compactly yet effectively summarized, and I had a fun day (＾＾)

ほぼ丸１日を費やしますが、拍子のスケジュールで無駄なく過ごせました。良くできた内容ですので、まだ参加されてない方、一度はお勧めです。ミクロネシアの歴史もコンパクトながら上手くまとめてあって、楽しい１日を過ごせました（＾＾）

This was my first visit on my eighth trip to Hawaii, and I really wish I had gone earlier. Our guide, Malie, did an amazing job. I think it would be better to slow down the walking pace a bit for the older participants. On the bus ride there, the scenery is wonderful, so I recommend sitting on the right side.

8回目のハワイで初めて訪れましたが、やはりもっと早いうちに行けばよかったと思いました。ガイドのマリイはすごく頑張ってくれました。年配の参加者のために、歩く速度はもう少しゆっくりにしたほうがいいと思うよ。行きのバスは、景色が素晴らしいので、右側の席がおすすめです。

excellent loved it.

The food and entertainment was great.

I am learning hula, so I definitely wanted to see an authentic hula and Polynesian show, so I made a reservation☆

The dance was sexy, elegant, and cool, but I felt like the wait time before the show started was a bit long...

I wondered if it could be done with a shorter wait time.

私はフラを習っているので、是非一度本場のフラ＆ポリネシアンショーを見たくて予約しました☆

ダンスはセクシー＆優雅＆かっこよかったですが、ショーが始まるまでにの時間が長かったように感じます。。

もう少し待ち時間なくできないのかと思いました。

Our greeter was waiting for us when we walked off the plane. She was patient as we dug for our camera to take her picture (she was holding our beautiful leis and a sign with our name on it and my husband wanted a photo). She greeted us with a welcome smile and "Aloha" and took us to baggage claim and waited with us until our shuttle arrived. She offered suggestions on what to do and where to go. The leis were gorgeous, however I would recommend getting the less expensive leis as they are also pretty and not so heavy to wear!

This was a very enjoyable cruise of Oahu's sunset. We enjoyed the food and entertainment. My husband and I saw flying fish which to us was icing on the cake. The sunset was amazing to watch and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. The waiter showed us tricks on disassembling our lobster, which was nice, I didn't want to make a mess. I think the Navatek is the best because of the smoothness and to be able to go into open waters and still remain smooth. This is a wonderful cruise and a great way to end an evening.

It is a lot of fun and a perfect way to end the day. The crew really makes this trip worth while - Captain John and Rabbit were AWESOME!!!