All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

There were about 50 people in the audience for the second stage we attended. Many were couples and families with small children, and there were six of us from Japan in our group. Basically, the show proceeded in English until the explanation before the performance, but during the magic acts, explanations were also provided in Japanese, so even with our middle school-level English vocabulary, we were able to enjoy it thoroughly.

The magician, Shoot (Japanese), said that as a child, he admired Captain Tsubasa and practiced soccer by the river, but before he knew it, he was looking for stones to practice magic.

The show was wonderful and has become one of our cherished memories of Hawaii!

私たちが参加したセカンドステージの観客は50人くらい。カップルや小さなお子さんを連れた家族連れが多く、日本人は私達のグループの6名でした。基本的にショーの前説明までは英語で進みますが、マジック中は日本語で説明も付け加えてもらえるので、中学生レベルの英単語力しか無い私達でも十分に楽しめました。

マジシャンのシュートさん(日本人)は、子供の頃はキャプテン翼に憧れて河原でサッカーの練習していたけど、気づけばマジックの練習に使う石ころを探していたそうです。

ショーも素晴らしく、ハワイの思い出の一つに残りました！

The weather that day was a surprising storm even for the locals, with the narrow streets of Waikiki flowing like rivers and fallen branches scattered about. At the Royal Hawaiian Center, escalators were stopping everywhere, and people were lining up for the elevators. There was even leaking rain inside the elevator, and we were worried about whether the buffet and show would take place, but as the time approached, the rain and wind calmed down, and the event was held. We were greeted with fresh flower leis and guided to a table waiting with pineapples, where we were asked if we wanted alcohol in our first drink, the Mai Tai. Since we would receive another drink later, we took a look at the menu. My husband and I chose the slightly sweet "Chichi" (white) with coconut and the "Polynesian Punch" (red) with multiple fruits like pineapple and orange, both with alcohol. Every dish was delicious, and the whole roasted pig was carved into cubes right in front of us; the skin was tasty, and we had some extra. The roast beef was very delicious with a rare texture. The show progressed with local singer Presley (impersonation), Michael (impersonation), and a Polynesian show, and even though we didn't understand the English, we had a great time. We weren't sure when to move to the show venue since we didn't understand English, so we looked around and moved. Although we moved around separately, the seating areas were determined by the plan, and within those areas, it was open seating, so if you want a better seat, I recommend moving early. After the show, we took photos with Michael and the performers and happily headed home.

この日の天候が、ロコも驚くような大嵐で、ワイキキの細い道は川のように水が流れ、折れた枝が道に落ちているような中、ロイヤル・ハワイアンセンターではエスカレーターがあちこちでストップし、エレベーターに人が並んでました。そのエレベーター内も雨漏りしておりビュッフェ＆ショーが開催されるか心配でしたが、時間が近づくと雨風が弱まり開催されました。生花のレイを首にかけていただき、パイナップルが待つテーブルに案内され、最初のドリンク「マイタイ」のアルコールありか無しかを聞かれます。後でもう１杯ドリンクがもらえるのでメニューをいただき、私たち夫婦は、ココナッツが少し甘い「チチ」（白）とパイナップルやオレンジなど、複数のフルーツが入った「ポリネシアンパンチ」（赤）を、アルコール入りでいただきました。食事はどれも美味しく、子豚の丸焼きは目の前でサイコロ状にさばき、皮が美味しく、追加でいただきました。ローストビーフは生な感じがとても美味しかったです。ショーはロコシンガー・プレスリー（ものまね）・マイケル（ものまね）・ポリネシアンショーとテンポよく進み、私たち夫婦は、英語は理解できませんが楽しかったです。ショーの会場に移るタイミングは、英語のわからない私たちにはわからないので、周りを見て移動しました。バラバラと移動しますが、プランによって会場内のエリアが決まっており、その中では自由席なので、より良い席に座りたい場合は、早めの移動をお勧めします。終了後、マイケルとショーの出演者たちと写真を撮っていただき楽しく帰りました。

This venue Is jam packed with things to do and see! Each village area representing an island of Polynesian was so informative and filled with fun activities. The students that perform are absolutely wonderful.
We were so impressed by the grand buffet, so much incredibly wonderful food.
The HA Breath of life performance was amazing! The driver of our bus that we went on told us that this show was one of the most authentic depictions of Polynesian culture on the whole island! I concur 100%

I often participated in sunset cruises, but this was my first time joining a cruise while watching fireworks! The departure after dark created a wonderful atmosphere, and the fireworks were beautifully visible, making it a truly lovely experience!

サンセットのクルージングはよく参加していましたが、花火を見ながらのクルージングは初めての参加でした！
暗くなってからの出航でとても雰囲気も良く、花火も綺麗に見れてとても素敵な時間でした！！

The staff is friendly and it's just so much fun!! You can enjoy it without any problems even if you don't understand English! The buffet has desserts in addition to the meals, and I was completely full. It was the best!

スタッフさんがフレンドリーでとにかく楽しい！！英語がわからなくても問題なく楽しめます！バイキングは食事以外にデザートもあって満腹になりました。フラ最高！

The performance was outstanding , they were engaging from the moment you walked in and out. The food taste good however was cold with exception to the pork and chicken thighs were hot, but sweet potatoes, noodles and rice were cold and we had Royal package and first in line to eat so I was surprised to have those few items cold, the rolls were so delicious so grab 2

We came for the show only and were pleasantly pleased with the performance! I especially enjoyed the “Is” section of showcasing his rise and what he means to the Hawaiian people as a whole. Still singing his recorded hit “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in my head. It was all very good. Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators, the dancers…Hawaiian culture. Just great!! Don’t miss out!!

The fireworks from the sea were simply wonderful, as if I could have them all to myself. The drinks were free, but there were no snacks, so I might need to bring some, haha. I would love to participate again.

花火を独り占め出来る程　海からの花火は素敵の一言　お酒もフリーです。おつまみは無いので持参かも笑笑　また参加したいです。

Aidan Justin & Alec were great hosts. Thanks for a fun trip!

I have also watched it in Japan (Maihama), but this time the stage was closer, so I was able to enjoy a different level of excitement compared to last time.

日本（舞浜）でも鑑賞したことが有りますが、今回はステージが近いので前回と違う迫力があり楽しむことが出来ました。

I have to say I really enjoyed the Chief's Luau! After I got past the fact that it was situated in a water park, and got to the actual venue, I was able to forget there was anything there but the Luau! The grounds and setting were lovely, and I had a beautiful view of the show. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the entertainment some of the best I've seen at a luau, and I've been to several. For authentic entertainment and a good experience, this one was great!!

The lecture was in English, so I couldn't understand what was being said. I wish there had been a translation guide. It was disappointing that the dolphin show wasn't held. It felt like an outdoor aquarium. The luau show was very good. I enjoyed the various regional variations. The food was average.

レクチャーは英語なので何を言ってるのかわかりませんでした。翻訳のガイドがあれば良かったと思いました。イルカのショーが開催されてなかったのが残念でした。屋外水族館という感じです。
ルアウショーはとても良かったです。地域によって色々なバリエーションが楽しめました。料理は普通です。

The show itself was impressive and satisfying, but I was concerned about the cold indoors. It's better to bring a light long-sleeve shirt, even if you tend to get warm.

ショー自体は迫力満点で満足だったが、室内の寒さが気になった。
熱がりでも薄手の長そでを持って行った方が良い。

Watching fireworks from the sea. I was worried about the weather due to the heavy rain the day before, but I'm glad it went ahead. From my seat, I couldn't take good photos because people's heads and sails were in the way. They changed the direction of the boat towards the end, but I wish they had done it a bit earlier so that everyone could see equally well. I think that's enough... It's better to watch fireworks from the beach.

海上からの花火鑑賞。
前日の大雨で天候が心配だったけど、決行出来て良かったです。
座ってる席からは人の頭や帆が邪魔をして上手く写真を撮れなかった。
船の向きをほぼ終わり頃に変えてくれたけど、もう少し早く、どの席の人も平等に見えるように変えてほしかったです。
これはもういいかな…
花火は浜辺から見た方がいいです。

Aside from having a very hard time finding the place at the Four Seasons where the program was to take place, we had a wonderful time, learned fascinating information about the night sky and got to be guided through the sky with a powerful telescope. At the end of the session, our astronomer sent us photos of the planets and star clusters that we were able to see.

The stage was close, and I could feel the breath and tension of the performers right in front of me. As expected from Cirque du Soleil, they skillfully blended Hawaii's nature with acrobatics. There was a sense of unity that brought people from all over the world together. The tall man in front of me noticed my height (156 cm) and kindly switched seats with the woman next to him. I was grateful for his gentlemanly behavior.

ステージが近く、目の前で行っている演者の息づかいや緊張感が伝わってきます。さすがシルクドソレイユ、ハワイの自然とアクロバットの融合を上手く演出していました。
世界中の人々とひとつになる一体感がありました。前の席の方が背の高い男性で、後ろの私(156cm)に気付き隣りの女性とチェンジしてくるました。紳士的行動にありがたかったです。

Wonderful time!! Beautiful view of Waikiki and sunset. Also a whale sighting.

The Hawaii version of Cirque du Soleil "AUANA." The performances without safety ropes, high-altitude balancing, juggling, and skating—every performer was truly amazing! The entire show had a structure that made you feel the essence of Hawaii, and the sense of unity, as if all the guests were participating together, was really wonderful.

ハワイバージョンのシルク・ド・ソレイユ「AUANA」。命綱なしのパフォーマンスや高所のバランス、ジャグリングにスケートなど、どのパフォーマーも本当にすごい！の一言。演目全てにハワイを感じられる構成と、ゲストも全員で演じているような一体感がとても良かった。

Premier seat reservation for a family of four.
I was hoping to be seated on the front side, but we ended up on the edge of the front row. I was worried about whether we would be able to see properly, but it turned out to be quite impressive because we were so close (though we did get a little splashed).
I think the theater has good visibility with steps in all the seats, but if you have small children, it might be wise to be careful with your seat selection. If a larger person from Europe or America sits in front of you, you might not be able to see.

プレミアシート予約　家族4人
正面側になれば良かったのですが、最前列の端側でした。ちゃんと見えるかなと不安でしたが、端側でも問題ないどころか近いためかなり迫力があります。(少し水が掛かります)
全ての席に段差があり見やすい劇場かと思いますが、小さいお子さんがいる場合は席の選択を気を付けたほうがいいかも。前の席に欧米のカラダが大きな方が座ると見えないかもしれません。

This was my first luau and I really didn't know what to expect. I was greatly impressed with the quality of the program, the enthusiasm of the performers and the outstanding cuisine we enjoyed for the meal. The evening with the Toa Luau group was an unforgettable highlight to our visit to Hawaii. In addition to the luau, we had the opportunity to hike to the waterfall while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. As I said, the whole experience was unforgettable.
Greg & Janet R

I have seen Cirque du Soleil about eight times around the world. This time, I watched it in Hawaii, and it was so moving that I was brought to tears. The precision of the performances was, of course, impressive, but each individual composition was also wonderful. My family who accompanied me was also touched. I highly recommend that whether you come to Hawaii for travel, study abroad, or business, you make sure to see it.

今までシルクドソレイユは８回ほど全世界で鑑賞してきました。　今回ハワイで鑑賞しましたが、涙が出るほど感動しました。　演技のキレはもちろんですが、一つ一つの構成が素晴らしかった。　同伴の家族も感動していました。　ぜひハワイに旅行、留学、ビジネスどれで来ても、鑑賞する事お勧めします。

The luau was lovely. Food and entertainment were excellent. We were extremely disappointed that the luau was moved from outside (Oceanside) to inside. We had cancelled a different luau in order to attend this one advertised as oceanfront. The weather was a bit cool but not prohibitive.

5/5 stars! The Polynesian Cultural Center Tour was a trip highlight! Well-organized, easy to follow, and bursting with energy. The setting was perfection!

I enjoyed a thrilling and exciting time. My son, who is in his third year of middle school, was also happy. Although my reservation was confirmed, the email from Veltra only registered one ticket, so I had to pick up another ticket at the service counter. However, the staff were kind, and even though the two of us couldn't speak English, we were assisted without any difficulty. It seems better to head to the reception early, as there were many people who entered just before the show started. I also remember seeing a note that drinks could only be purchased inside the venue, but it was quite vague. When I asked the staff checking tickets if I could bring in a plastic bottle, they just ignored the question.

ハラハラドキドキの時間を楽しめました。
中学3年の息子も喜んでいました。
予約は通っていましたが、ベルトラさんから送られてきたメールでは1名分しかチケット登録されていなくて、サービスカウンターでもう一人分のチケットを受け取る必要が生じましたが、スタッフの方も優しくて、英語喋れない二人でも苦労なく対応してもらえました。
こういうこともあるので、早めに受付に向かう方が良さそうです。
ただ、ほとんどの方は開演直前になって入場して来られる感じでした。
また飲み物は店内購入以外持ち込めないような記載があった気がしますが、わりとアバウトで、ペットボトル持込可能かをチケット確認のスタッフに聞いたら、スルーでした。

One of the best parts of my Hawaii experience was the time I had with these guys. They gave me an awesome time, and I’ve been talking about it all day the next day, lol.

The trolley is decorated for Christmas and Christmas songs are playing, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere than usual. City Lights has displays throughout its spacious grounds, including outside, but I found myself with too much free time. I thought it might have been better to go see it on our own rather than participating in the tour.

トロリーがクリスマス仕様にデコレーションされクリスマスソングが流れているので、いつもと違う雰囲気を味わえます。
シティライツは、外も含めれば広い敷地内にディスプレイがあるものの、時間を持て余してしまいました。ツアーで参加せずとも、自分たちで見に行くのでもよかったかなと思いました。

I watched this during my trip to Hawaii over the New Year. I think it's a show that you can only see in Hawaii. Everything was wonderful.

年末年始のハワイ旅行の際に鑑賞しました
ハワイでしかみることなできないショーだと思います
全てが素晴らしかったです

It was authentic and highly entertaining, and my 6-year-old daughter was very happy. It was the best luau I've seen so far. I will go again next year. The food was not something to expect.

本格的でエンターテイメント性が高く、6歳の娘も非常に喜んでました。これまで見たルアウで1番良かったです。また来年も行きます。食事は期待できません。

I saw several Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas, and this one was also great. The venue was compact and had a sense of unity.

ラスベガスでいくつかシルクドソレイユのショー見ましたが、このショーも良いものでした。会場もコンパクトで一体感ありました。

Pure Magic! Up close and personal. Our family reunion in Hawaii just got a whole lot better! We came from Korea and California, and this show was the perfect treat for all of us. A must-see experience!" 5/5 stars

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