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Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Best tour!

Reviewed by: Th56

This was an all day tour and we’ll worth doing the deluxe package. Wes was our driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though it rained we still got to see sights from the bus! Polynesian culture center was outstanding. I thought I was getting luau but it was a buffet. But the Breath of Life show was worth the whole day!! Outstanding!!!! Highly recommend adding this to your package!

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Packages: Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/23

Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show

Great service in an historic locale!

Reviewed by: Mama of 2

The friendly staff and outgoing nature of the performers kept my husband and I engaged and satisfied the entire time! Great outdoor space for the little ones! Can’t beat the view!!! Definitely worth the trip to roam the legendary grounds of The Royal Hawaiian.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/25

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Mary

LOVED our experience. Everything was amazing! Due to no rainfall/drought the waterfall wasn’t flowing but the views were still Beautiful!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/25
Activity Date: 2022/08/15

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Throughly enjoyed!

Reviewed by: Tennessee Travelers

Get there early for sure. Games and activities were fun. Make sure to watch the pig coming out of the ground! Food was good but not great but the show during and after dinner was really good. Left there not regretting spent the money.

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/24
Activity Date: 2022/08/21

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Save your money

Reviewed by: Tonette

The pre-show activities ? None of those happened.
I was really looking forward to experience their culture but NO. When we got there, we were welcomed (speech and all that) then lined up for food and drinks then the show started.

I paid for a VIP royal package expecting my experience will be smooth… The only distinction between VIP and non VIP is the table arrangement and priority line for food but doesn’t apply if you wanna get drinks… which was very inconvenient.

Bottom line, I didn’t get my money’s worth.

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/08/20
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Fantastic Luau

Reviewed by: Conchitia Leeis

Our party of 11 truly enjoyed this Luau! The Chief Luau offers fun, entertainment,information and good food!! The performers were top notch and so much fun to watch!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/20
Activity Date: 2022/08/18

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

This Luau was amazing !!!!

Reviewed by: Ivy

I absolutely loved this Luau. The Chief was so funny and enjoyable. I highly recommend going to see Chief's Luau. This was my first Luau so I don't have anything to compare it to but I doubt it gets much better than this.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/19
Activity Date: 2022/08/15

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

An Experience Everyone Deserves

Reviewed by: Deanna

So much fun, so much culture and so much delicious food! My boyfriend and I left such happier people - well fed and high spirited. Everyone needs to experience the Chief's Luau. We can't wait to come back and enjoy it again. Mahalo!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/19
Activity Date: 2022/08/17

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「アハアイナ」ワイキキ中心!ダイアモンドヘッドを望む絶景オーシャン・フロントでのディナーショー<ロイヤル・ハワイアン内>

The reviews were good, but... クチコミは良かったけど…

Reviewed by: あきサンタ

I reserved a front-row seat. The host only spoke in English, so I couldn't understand anything they were saying... but I knew this in advance and could get the vibe, so I accepted that. The problem was the food.

After the drinks were served, the appetizer? It was served in a bento box-like container, and it was bad. Then we were served a plate with a mix of chicken, beef, and pork. Not many people around me finished their meals. We paid nearly 100,000 yen for this meal. What a letdown. The show itself was only good during the last 15 minutes. I was glued to the fire dance, but before that, it was a bit dull.

I booked this hoping my kids, who are visiting Hawaii for the first time, would feel the essence of Hawaii, but I'm not sure if it was worth the hefty price.

前列席確約を予約。司会は英語オンリーだったから全く何を話してるか分からない…でもこれは前もって知っていたし雰囲気で分かるから良しとしても…問題は食事。
ドリンクがでたあと前菜?弁当箱みたいなので提供されますが、これが不味い。そのあとに提供されるのが鶏肉&牛肉&豚肉?の3種盛みたいなプレート。回りの人も完食してる人はあまりいなかった。3人で10万近く支払ってこの食事かぁ。がっくり。ショー自体は最後の15分間だけ良かった。ファイヤーダンスは釘付けで見てましたが、それまでは少々眠たくなるくらい。

ハワイ旅行がはじめての子供達にハワイを感じてほしくて予約したけど大金はらってまで行く価値があるかは微妙。

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Packages: 前列席確約プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/16
Activity Date: 2022/08/08

「ロック・ア・フラ」ポリネシアンとロックを融合!有名キャストも楽しめるワイキキ最大のハワイアンショー<ロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンター内>

Please enjoy while taking infection control measures. 感染症対策して楽しんでください

Reviewed by: まさひろ

I only attended the show without dinner. The staff were all wearing masks, but most of the guests were not, so I made sure to wear my mask and used hand sanitizer before and after the show to minimize risk. I also prepared extra masks just in case, as I was a bit concerned about droplets from the outside.

As a note, as of August 2022, a negative PCR test certificate is required for entry into Japan, so I acted a bit cautiously, but I think it's definitely possible to enjoy the experience if you take the necessary precautions. Of course, I was able to return home safely with a negative test result.

ディナーなしのショーのみに参加しました。
スタッフの皆さんはマスクをしていますが、鑑賞しているお客さんはほとんでどマスクしていないので、リスク回避のためにしっかりマスクして、携帯用の消毒薬でショーの前後で消毒するなどの対策をして楽しみました。マスクも一応外側の飛沫が気になるくらいではあるので、替えを用意しています。
前提として、22年8月時点で日本入国にはPCR陰性証明が必要になるなど、すこし注意深く行動しましたが、対策をとっていれば十分楽しめると思います。
勿論、検査結果陰性で無事帰国できています。

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Packages: ショーチケット(2階席)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/15
Activity Date: 2022/08/07

Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show

A great show in a beautiful setting.

Reviewed by: Kate

A great experience for the whole family. The show had a variety of dances and songs; and the performers were great. Also, being right on the beach with the sunsetting over the water and the lights of the cityscape in the night sky, it made for some beautiful pictures. We would definitely do it again.

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Packages: Premium Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/14
Activity Date: 2022/07/14

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

The best Luau.

Reviewed by: Portia

Amazing . The food was awesome along with the music and vibe

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/08/13
Activity Date: 2022/07/20

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

Family trip 家族旅行

Reviewed by: ホノカ

I didn't have any concerns about infection since we were all facing the same direction watching the show or eating quietly. When you show your voucher at the entrance, you receive a card. The card has $20 loaded onto it, which can be used for drinks or shopping at the concession stand. You can enjoy some leisurely activities while waiting for the show to start, like riding in a canoe. The teriyaki chicken was delicious.

同じ向きを向いてショーを見ていたり黙食をしていたので感染の不安はありませんでした。バチュラを入口で見せるとカードがもらえます。そのカードに20ドル分入っていました。ドリンクや売店で買い物をする時に使えます。カヌーに乗せてもらったりショーが始まるまでの時間ものんびり遊びながら過ごせます。食事は照り焼きチキンのようなのは美味しかったです。

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Packages: オーキッドプラン(中央席)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/10
Activity Date: 2022/08/04

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Must seen show

Reviewed by: Kiki

The food is ok, the show is extraordinary! Totally worth it!
I’ll purchase again when revisiting Hawaii

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/09
Activity Date: 2022/08/07

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

BEST LUAU EVER!

Reviewed by: Vanessa

This was an amazing experience definitely a must see show the chief was so funny and the dancer were really good, will definitely recommend to other! The show was very organized and the food was great!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/09
Activity Date: 2022/07/17

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Good

Reviewed by: Val

I think more variety of food, the free alcoholic needs more alcohol. The guy who goes around collecting trash missed us not once but twice. We waved at him several times but he still missed us.

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Aloha Val, I'm sorry we didn't have enough of a variety of food to your liking. We couldn't serve you a completely authentic Hawaiian food buffet because you probably wouldn't eat it. We had to do more of a local variety of island favorites to have more of a Hawaiian/American buffet. We offer baked fish, grilled boneless chicken, kalua pork(cooked in the imu, or underground oven), and teriyaki beef along with a fruit salad, macaroni salad, pineapple cole slaw, white rice, plus lomi salmon,& poi(a hawaiian staple)....sweet rolls, and couple desserts. Truly that is quite a variety of food. Not sure how much alcohol you expected,...but we have had some feedback about certain drinks being too strong, so I'm surprised. I'm not sure why the guy collecting the trash missed you, but I apologize for him. Thank you so much for your feedback, and hope that you will one day return to our island and our luau again!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau

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Packages: Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/07
Activity Date: 2022/08/05

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Amazing !!

Reviewed by: Ari

Such an amazing experience! I definitely would go again

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/06
Activity Date: 2022/07/13

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

The Events, Food, and Show were AMAZING !!!

Reviewed by: Josh from Texas

This was our first trip to Hawaii. This is something everyone should experience during their visit.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/06
Activity Date: 2022/07/12

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Melinda Kennedy

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at chief’s luau. The Chief was so funny and they all put on a great show! You could really feel the warmth of his personality shining through his speech and his humor made everything great. Tons of fire dancing, singing, story telling, and more dancing all around. Great food and great people to share the experience with. Felt like you were still in paradise. Definitely recommend purchasing close up seats and the lei package so you can get the full experience. Especially if it’s your first time in Hawaii. Totally worth every penny.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/06
Activity Date: 2022/07/16

Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show

Great time

Reviewed by: Lee

Everything was perfect.
Fun to watch.
Great location
Had a great time

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/06
Activity Date: 2022/07/14

カニ・カ・ピラ・グリル  食事券&事前予約 カジュアルダイニング  お子様メニューあり<昼・夕/アウトリガー・リーフ・ワイキキ・ビーチ・リゾート>

It was delicious. 美味しかったです

Reviewed by: ななし

We went there as a pair. I showed the receptionist the screen from Veltra to communicate that we had a reservation, but she didn't seem to understand well. We were guided to our seats, but I was looking forward to seeing the live performance, and from my position, I could only see part of the instruments at the edge of the stage due to the building's wall.

Only the regular menu was left on the table, and we were left waiting. After a while, a male staff member came, and when I showed him the Veltra reservation again, he understood. I was asked which main dish I wanted, but nothing was asked about the appetizers, and they just brought two types without any discussion. For dessert, it was written on Veltra that we could choose from three options, but without being asked, two types were automatically brought to us.

All the dishes were delicious and the portions were generous.

In terms of location, it was by the poolside surrounded by hotels, and we could hear the voices of children playing, so it wasn't a quiet atmosphere with a view of the sea and live music.

2人で行きました。
受付の女性にベルトラの画面を見せて予約してある事を伝えましたが、よくわかっていなさそうでした。
席に案内されましたが、ライブ見られると楽しみにしてたのですが私の位置からは建物の壁でステージ端っこの楽器一部しか見えず・・

席には普通のメニューのみ置かれていてそのまま放置。しばらくすると男性スタッフが来たので
もう一度ベルトラのを見せると理解してくれました。
メインをどれにするかは聞かれましたが、前菜に関しては何も聞かれず、普通に2種類持ってこられました。
デザートもベルトラの内容には3種類から選べるように書かれていましたが、聞かれる事なく2種類が自動的に運ばれてきました。

料理はどれも美味しく量も多かったです。

ロケーション的にはホテルに囲まれたプールサイドにあり、子供達の遊ぶ声などもするので
海が見えてライブ音楽で静かな感じ〜とかではなかったです。

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Packages: ディナー*
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/03
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Best Luau evet

Reviewed by: Tammy Gaiter

The chefs Luau was the best one we have ever attended. Great seats, awesome atmosphere, wonderful food all topped off with a history lesson on Hawaiis culture. Then they threw in a little comedy and it was over the top. Grandkids loved it.

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/02
Activity Date: 2022/07/31

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

A Hawaii "must do"!

Reviewed by: Stan C

A cultural and historical event that any and every visitor to Hawaii should experience at least once. Not only is it a smooth operating show, but they did an outstanding job of explaining the historical reasoning behind everything.

The food was great and the hospitality was first class. Their location on the north side of the island was amazing and a counterpoint to the the South side. There's also the added benefit of being just down the road from famous Sunset Beach!

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Packages: [12:30 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/08

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Night

Reviewed by: Kara

I wish i could move my hips like these hula dancers!

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Lovely evening!

Reviewed by: Kara

Friends getting together with this event was a memory to last!

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Fun Show

Reviewed by: Kara

My kids loved it, lots of food choices at the buffet and yummy desserts. Pig ceremony was awesome at sunset.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Good Show, Food is Okay

Reviewed by: Kara

Felt luke warm, but the drinks were strong! The show could use better mics.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great experience

Reviewed by: Diane A.

Awesome! Greatest experience. One of the highlights of our trip Mahalo

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/29
Activity Date: 2022/07/27

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Good show but could be better...

Reviewed by: Heidi

The show was good. The host is very entertaining. Food is as usual, nothing spectular. Upon arrival, only adult received drink tickets which the description did not indicate kids and youth don't get ticket for drink. With the price, the kids deserve soda tickets. It will be better if there are more pre-show activities, such as more photo backdrops and more lighting.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/29
Activity Date: 2022/07/27

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Such a great time to learn and enjoy. We loved it and will return soon.

Reviewed by: Ginger Shaw

We loved the PCC and all it offered. I still admit the Samoa man Cap, is still my favorite, even after 15 years, he's still there and such a delight. We loved the origami birds also in Samoa. So much to see and enjoy. We love you!!!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/25
Activity Date: 2022/07/22
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