All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I absolutely love this tour and have repeated it about five times. I recommend it for those who enjoy watching shows and dances. The only downside is that it's far from Waikiki, but I still think it's worth the trip. I've seen the show from various seating options, and nothing beats the sense of presence! If you're going to make the effort to go, I recommend getting good seats. It's a completely different experience! The ice cream that comes with the package might be difficult to finish if you're not a fan of sweets, but it still makes for a fun memory. The dinner buffet isn't something that will leave you amazed, but I was able to enjoy a variety of dishes. I definitely plan to go on this tour again! 😊

このツアーは大好きで、5回ほどリピートしています。
ショウやダンスを観るのが好きな方にはオススメです。
ワイキキから遠いのが難点ではありますが、
それでも行く価値は充分にあると思います。
いろんな席種でショウを見ましたが、やはり臨場感に勝るものなし！
せっかく足を運ぶならいい席で観るのをオススメします。
全然違います！
セットでついてくるアイスは、甘いもの好きな人じゃないと完食は難しいかもですが
でも、それも楽しい思い出になります。
夕食のビュッフェは、すっごくおいしい！！と感激するものではありませんが
フツーにいろいろ取って、楽しんで食べられましたよー
またこのツアーには必ず行くと思います(^○^)

My husband and I arrived into Honolulu for our Honeymoon and we were so happy to start our vacation with such a beautiful lei greeting. The tea leaf lei for my husband was the perfect contrast to my flowers and it was the best way to start an unforgettable Hawaiian vacation!

I participated on the night of my arrival in Hawaii. I felt sleepy and dozed off on the bus and during the show (especially during the relaxed hula). The show itself made me feel like "I've really come to Hawaii." The meal was a buffet and the taste was decent. I think it's worth participating if it's your first time in Hawaii.

ハワイ到着日の夜に参加しました。眠気が襲ってきて、バスの中やショー中（ゆったりしたフラの時）にうたた寝してました...。
ショー自体は｢ハワイに来たなぁ｣と感じるものでした。食事はバイキングで味はまずまずでした。
初めてハワイに来たという方なら参加してもいいと思います。

My wife and I decided to bring our 16 yr old son and his girlfriend to Hawaii with us for our 25th wedding anniversary. We really didn't know how it would work out, But we are so glad we did. We had the time of our lives and so did the kids. When we arrived at Honolulu and my wife received the flower lei, it seemed to set the tone fore the rest of the week. Thanks so much for a great time. We will be back

The show is wonderful. The food was horrible. All salty to the taste and food that was suppose to be hot was cold.

A unique experience definitely worth a vist while in Oahu.

I ordered the wedding leis for my son & his new bride for when they walked off the plane in Honolulu. They were so surprised and excited to receive the leis & greeting. they said the greeter was so nice and gracious. Thank you for making newlyweds feel the Aloha spirit!!! I would definately do this again.
Melinda Sofio

We had a great time! We opted for the sit down dinner to get window seats for 4. The dinner was more food than we could eat which was served course by course beginning with cocktails and skewered shrimp, followed by a salad, lobster, and lastly steak and vegetables. They time the meal so that you are finished in time to watch the sunset. There is a small deck outside that only holds about 20; so keep an eye on the time and leave your table early to secure a spot on the deck to watch the sunset. After the sunset return to your table to enjoy the entertainment and dessert. Overall this was a great experience.

twelve hours of fun and very educational.
delicious lunch and luau dinner.
great show for the whole family.
got our money's worth.
highly recommended for everybody.

My sister text messaged me that she and her new husband had received beautiful leis when they arrived in Honolulu. She said other people in the airport received cheesy leis but theirs were very beautiful. Thanks I am so glad I ordered these as a gift from Hawaii Activities

My husband and I had a great time. We only went for half of the day and wish we would have gone the whole day. Our favorite was the Samoa presentation.

my husband and i enjoyed our time at the polynesian cultural center, but next time i think we will do the all day package. there is just so much to see that it is hard to cram everything in just a few hours. the show was absolutely amazing and the food at the luau was very delicious!

It was my mom's birthday and we went with the family ! What a great time we had and the food was just fantastic. A lot of the dinner cruises don't seem to put to much thought and effort in the cuisine, but whoever came up with the menu for the Pacific Star obviously knew what they were doing. The nice thing was how relaxing and quiet it was. My sister walked around the boat and noticed how loud the hula show was, and I am glad that we chose the Pacific Star. The guitar player was top-notch and it was a nice not having to yell at each other to hear everyone over the music.

Thanks for everything! It made our hawaiian trip memorable!

THIS WAS ONE THE BEST TIMES I HAD WHEN I WAS IN HAWAII. THE FOOD WAS GOOD, THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND THE SUNSET WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL. I WAS WORRIED THAT THE BOAT WOULD BE ROCKY BUT IT WAS SMOOTH SAILING AND THE UPPER DECK IS A GREAT PLACE TO SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH YOUR HUNNY!

This was probably one the best hi-lights of our trip.It was a very pleasant surprise,as we had no idea what to expect.The only thing wrong was that the sun didn't co-operate for us .But all in all it was a very pleasant experience.I will do this again if we ever make it back there.

Thanks,
Bill Claypool

I enjoyed it when the speed was high in the first half, but in the second half, it became more relaxed, which felt nice, but I almost dozed off. It was easy to participate and I had a great time.

前半のスピードが出ていたときは楽しめましたが、後半はのんびりしてしまい気持ちよいのですが、うとうとしてしまうくらいでした。
気軽に参加できて楽しめました。

a friend of mine who went to hawaii last spring break told me about the pacific star and i am so glad that she did. the food is sooooo good and it is awesome being in the private lounge since i went around the boat and saw the other decks and they were totally crowded. we had our own private restroom and even a nice little deck area too. and only $5 for martinis! can't go wrong!

The last time I came to Honolulu, I went to Germaine's Luau (ICK!) and since I had such a miserable time with them, I decided to give luaus another chance and headed over to the Royal Hawaiian Luau with my boyfriend. I am SO glad that I went since it was a great experience and we had a really good time. The food was very delicious, the show was top-notch and it was really romantic.

I often come to Hawaii and have been on pretty much every dinner cruise on almost every island. The Star of Honolulu is a vessel that I often frequent when I am here in the islands since it has always provided my husband and I with a wonderful evening. The Pacific Star has become our new favorite with its initimate lounge setting, quiet atmosphere, delicious Pacific Rim cuisine and a chocolate fondue-like dessert that is to tasty for words. I personally do not like the loud and rowdy hula shows, so the Pacific Star is definitely my cruise of choice!

My friends and I have experienced the beautiful Star of Honolulu dinner cruise and it was the most memorable event ever. To begin the night was a graceful performance of the hula performers who greeted us aboard. We enjoyed songs of a live band and our favorite cocktails as we were seated to our table. The interior of the boat was elegantly decorated with special lighting and table settings, perfect for setting the mood of any occasion. As the large boat cruised smoothly through the waters of Oahu, my friends and I were able to capture beautiful photos together on the observation deck. With the sea surrounding us, we watched the beautiful sunset. Our dinner was immediately brought to our table with excellent service. We had an excellent steak and all you can eat crab dinner course. Throughout the rest of our tour, we watched an entertaining act of Polynesian dancers of different cultures, like Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, and Tongan performances done by professionals with great aloha sp

Cruising on the Makani Catamaran on the Friday Night Fireworks Sail was a breathtaking experience!

After departing from Kewalo Basin, the crew quickly set up the sails so the vessel could glide through the water purely on wind power. It was amazing to stand on the bow of the catamaran, with just the sound of the ocean and the breeze in my ears. Normally there is that incessant growl of an engine when you are on a boat, but not on the Makani!

The crew members catered to the guests wonderfully and were always available to take photos, clean up the inevitably drink spill or answer any questions that we had. There were also some very yummy pupus on board, like chicken wraps, spring rolls, pasta salad and some cookies for anyone with a sweet tooth. Rather than being confined to a table, and being served by waiters, guests are free to snack and walk meander around the catamaran as they please. Oh! I mustn't forget the drinks?the bartenders whip up some very yummy cocktails! The recomm

Some friends and I got together to attend the Royal Hawaiian Luau at the large beautiful pink hotel of Waikiki and it was great. We were greeted with beautiful orchid flower leis at the entrance of the luau by the performers and immediately served a welcome mai tai. The whole setting of the feast was decorated with class and Oh-My-Goodness, the beach and the sunset was perfect to capture a photographic memory.

The host of the show did not waste anytime in welcoming all the guests preparing us for a wonderful feast and show. The food was delicious. There were several isles of Honolulu's most popular food and desert and lets not forget the huge roasted pig that everyone looked eager to taste. The Polynesian performers were brilliant. They were graceful, energetic, and very entertaining. They got the audience involved and let visitors get an experience their first hukilau and Tahitian dancing. The Polynesian performers were awesome and very energetic. They really put on a great show.

This past weekend my kids and I went on the Makani Catamaran Sailing Adventure and we had a great time. As soon as we got on board my kids were so excited. The crew of the boat gave a brief safety tutorial and as soon as they were done we were headed for sea. There was food for everyone and a bar to purchase drinks. It was such an adventure especially if you like the sun, the wind, and the waves. My kids joined some of the other guests on the net that was located at the front of the Makani, loving the cool splashes of the water as we picked up speed, while being able to see right under where they sat. The crew was so polite and friendly always checking to make sure that everyone is alright. I would definitely recommend this tour to you if you like the relaxing yet adventurous activities while being able to view the beautiful scenery of the water and land of Oahu.

I visited after a year. My impression is that this year's students are a bit lacking? For first-time readers, they might be thinking, "Huh? What?" The Polynesian Cultural Center operates as a nonprofit organization for students who receive scholarships from the adjacent school. Because of this, they graduate in four years... Last year there was a standing ovation, but this year was just okay. However, there were some good things. The food at the Standard was good.

So, I'm looking forward to seeing improvements next year. Mahalo.

１年ぶりに行きました。感想は、今年の学生は、キャシャかな？まだまだ？て感じです。初めて読む人は、え？何？て思うかも知れませんが。ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは、隣接した学生が、奨学金を受ける為の非営利団体で営業しています。その為４年で卒業してしまうので・・・・・？
去年はスタンディングオベーションでしたが。今年はまあまあでした。でも良いことが有りました。？？？スタンダードでも料理が、良かったです。
・・・と言うことで。来年は良くなっているか楽しみです。マハロ。

I participated in the morning sail on May 1st. There were a total of 14 people, and we were the only two Japanese. The explanations were only in English, but I think it would be fine even for those who don't understand English at all. After having a light snack of various breads and fruits, we set sail. The yacht, moving swiftly with the wind, felt really nice! Depending on the height of the waves, it can sometimes sway a lot or splash water, so you can enjoy a certain level of excitement. During my time, there were no one who got seasick. I didn't have any unpleasant experiences at all, and the three crew members were all very kind. Next time, I definitely want to participate in the sunset cruise. I highly recommend it!

５月１日のモーニングセイルに参加しました。
全部で１４人で、日本人は私たち２人だけでした。
英語での説明のみですが、英語がまったく分からない方でも大丈夫だと思います。
数種類のパンとフルーツの軽食を取った後、出航します。
風でぐんぐん進むヨットは本当に気持ち良かったですよ！
波の高さによっては、時にはすごく揺れたり波しぶきがかかったりするので、
ある程度の迫力も楽しめます。
私の時は船酔いされてる方もいらっしゃいませんでした。
最後まで嫌な思いを何一つする事なく、クルーの３人の方も親切な方ばかりでしたよ。
今度は是非サンセットクルーズに参加してみたいと思います。
オススメです！！

SIMPLY FANTABULOUS!!!!! HOPING TO RETURN SOON!!!!!!

Richard was awesome as was the rest of your staff. A missed plane, a broken plane and a late arrival made me believe no one would be waiting. Instead there stood Richard with a placard and an escort to our luggage and directions to the rental car agency.

Thank you for making this first trip to Hawaii one to remember.

I had an absolute blast. I was orginally going to attend the luau by myself but i was able to talk my friend into going with me and i thought that it was awesome. i loved all of the hawaiin dances. but i thought that the fire dance guy (forgot what it is really called) was the coolest. I have never had hawaiin styled food and i liked how there was a wide varity of hawaiian food for me to try. i enjoyed it all very much. thank you.

Jennifer, our guide for the island tour, was very helpful. When I bought a necklace at a jewelry store, there was a problem with the Vatican and the service chain not being packaged properly. However, Jennifer contacted the store, and the store manager and his wife came to our hotel to address the issue. The meal at the Polynesian Center was disappointing. Lunch and dinner had similar menus. The show was wonderful.

島内観光のガイドのジェニファーさんにとても良くしていただきました。
途中のジュエリー屋さんでネックレスを買った際、バチカンの不具合と、
サービスチェーンが梱包されていなかったというトラブルがありましたが、
ジェニファーさんがお店に連絡をして下さり、ジュエリー屋さんの店長さんと
奥様が宿泊先のホテルに来て対応してくれました。
ポリネシアセンターの方は食事が期待はずれでした。
昼食と夕食が同じようなメニューでした。ショーはすばらしかったです。