All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

The cruise was a great experience! The captain was very good and friendly and the first mate was incredible setting up the boat, pouring drinks, taking pics, and being super friendly. This is definitely worth the price and much more, highly recommend!

We enjoyed every minute of the three event. The musicians, dancers, actors, MC, catering and art vendors were first rate. My parents and kids enjoyed the event. We would come again!

We were all captivated by a wonderful show in Hawaii, which we visited for the first time since our honeymoon. Our one-year-old daughter was also smiling and having a great time!

新婚旅行ぶりのハワイでとても素敵なショーに家族みんなでずっと釘付けでした
1歳の娘もずっとにこにこ楽しんでノリノリでした！

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The cruise was very nice. Sunset was perfect. Prime rib was OK. I was expecting more. The chicken was great! Fish, was ok too. I would do the cruise again. I would upgrade to see if the food was better. Buffet was ok for an.overall rating!

The atmosphere was amazing! Looked very high end and it felt like it. Staff was very friendly and had great service. Super romantic dinner cruise that I highly recommend to any couple looking for a unique Hawai’i experience. Food was really good, not the biggest portions, but still we left satisfied. I will say whatever the dessert was, wasn’t very good. The only negative. It was this fruit flavored cake but it tasted like dish soap. Other than that this is a must!! Beautiful scenery and nice cool breeze with excellent food and live entertainment! We did pay for the middle tier I believe so it was the four course meal with two drink tickets. I think anyone would love this.

We started drinking early and enjoyed a leisurely meal in our usual Hawaii style, and decided to have some entertainment for a change. So, I went with my partner to Rock-a-Hula, which I had been curious about for a while.

I felt a bit anxious about the seating arrangement at the buffet, but there was a newlywed couple visiting from Korea right in front of us, and we had a great time chatting during the meal. An auntie with a ukulele came over to welcome us and asked for song requests, but she was not pushy at all. When I gave her a tip to thank her, she seemed quite flattered.

After the meal, we moved to the adjacent theater. Since it was a Monday and not too crowded, we were guided to the center of the front row, and they made sure to leave space between each group. From my seat, I could see the performers' expressions clearly, and the intensity of the fire dance was so powerful that I could feel the heat. The compact design of the theater allowed even those seated further back to enjoy the show fully.

The show was simply outstanding. Although it was on a different scale, it was comparable to the real Las Vegas performances featuring Elvis and Michael, with a wonderful Hawaiian twist added. I was captivated from start to finish. Even though the theater was only half full, everyone gave their all in their performances, which was truly moving.

The children in the families around us seemed a bit bored with Elvis and Michael, but they were really excited about the songs from Moana and the fire dance.

Thank you, everyone, for your hard work!

早めに飲み始めて食事してまったり過ごすいつものハワイで、たまにはエンタメを楽しもうと言うことで、以前から気になっていたロック・ア・フラに恋人と出かけてきた。
ビュッフェではどのような配席になるのか多少の不安も感じていたが、正面に韓国からハネムーンで訪れている新婚さんがいて、食事中も楽しく盛り上がった。またウクレレを持ったおばさまが歓迎の言葉と共に歌のリクエストを尋ねてきたが、押し付けがましさもなくお礼のチップを渡したら恐縮していた。

食後は隣接する劇場に移動し、月曜日でさほど混んでいなかったこともあってか最前列の真ん中に案内してもらい、またそれぞれのグループごとに一席ずつスペースを空けて座らせてくれた。因みに私の席からは出演者の表情がよく見え、ファイヤーダンスの火の熱を感じるほどの迫力だったが、コンパクトな造りなので後ろの方の席でも逆に全体が見渡せ十分楽しめるようだった。

ショーは流石の一言。規模こそ違えども本場ラスベガスのものと遜色のないインパソ（エルビス、マイケル）、そこにハワイのテイストが加わったとても素晴らしいもので、最初から最後まで夢中で楽しめた。また大きくない劇場に客の入りは半分ほどでも皆が手を抜かず、一生懸命のパフォーマンスには胸が打たれた。
周りにいた家族連れの子供たちは、やはりエルビスやマイケルにはちょっと退屈そうだったが、モアナの歌やファイヤーダンスには大盛り上がりだった。

皆さんお疲れ様さまでした！

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to experience a luau, so I made a reservation. I participated with my wife and our two children, aged 7 and 4, for a total of four people.

On the day of the event, we gathered at 5:15 PM on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center and presented the voucher that was sent via email at the reception.

After being seated, we enjoyed a welcome drink of Mai Tai (the kids had a non-alcoholic Mai Tai), and after a short hula dance show, the meal began.

The meal included roast beef, roast pork, lomi lomi salmon, and fried noodles, which the kids really liked. There were also desserts like fruits and cake, which were satisfying.

As for the show, we had a very good view from the third row and enjoyed it. I was worried that the kids might get bored, but they were captivated by the fire show, and it seemed like they had a great time.

せっかくハワイに来たのであればルアウを体験したいと思い予約しました。
妻と7歳と4歳の子供の計4名で参加しました。

当日は17:15にロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4Fに集合で、事前にメールで送付されるバウチャーを受付に提示します。

着席後はウェルカムドリンクのマイタイ（子供にはノンアルコールのマイタイ）をいただいて、フラダンスの短いショーを見た後に食事開始となります。

食事の内容はローストビーフ、ローストポーク、ロミロミサーモン、フライドヌードルなどが子供たちには好評でした。
デザートもフルーツやケーキなどがあり、満足でした。

ショーについては前から3列目の席で非常に見やすく、楽しめました。
子供たちが退屈するのではないかと心配していましたが、ファイヤーショーには食い入るように見ており、子供たちも楽しめたようです。

The buffet before the show had flavors that suited Japanese tastes, and it was very delicious! The roast beef and roast pork, freshly sliced by the chef, were particularly exquisite. (The seasoning style allowed us to use our own condiments; I enjoyed mine with rock salt and wasabi.) The tofu poke and salmon poke were also tasty. There was dessert after the meal, and the strawberry gelato was especially delicious.

The show itself was very impressive. To entertain people of all ages, there were performers doing impressions of past artists, combined with hula elements. Personally, I found the part where the local fire dancer performed with fire to be the most captivating.

Overall, it was enjoyable, and I think it’s worth experiencing, including the food.

ショーの前のビュッフェは日本人の口にも合う味付けで、とても美味しく頂けました！
特にシェフが切り立てのローストビーフとローストポークが絶品でした。（味付けは各自調味料を使うスタイル。わたしは岩塩と山わさびでいただきました）取りものですと、豆腐のポケ、サーモンのポケが美味しかったです。食後のデザートもあったのですが、特にいちごのジェラートが美味しかったです。
ショー自体はとても迫力がありました。老若男女楽しめるよう、昔のアーティストのモノマネをされる方が登場し、フラの要素と掛け合わせているものでした。個人的には現地のファイヤーダンサーの方が火を使ってパフォーマンスしている箇所が一番見応えがありました。
総じて楽しく、ご飯の中身含めて一見の価値はあるかと思います。

The meals were served buffet style, and I was able to eat what I liked. They were quite tasty.
During the meal, there was a corner to watch and experience hula dancing.
The main show incorporated Hawaiian elements and featured Hawaiian music along with songs from Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, taking us through different eras.
To be honest, since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wished I could have enjoyed the traditional shows like hula dancing a bit longer. The Elvis performance was confidently presented and enjoyable, but I felt that the Michael Jackson segment could have been improved in terms of quality.

Regarding seating, VIPs had reserved front seats, but central seats were not guaranteed. (The VIP front center might refer to the central block.) There were no specific seat tickets, and staff encouraged us to sit in the order we entered.

Since the content featured a lot of older music, younger attendees might find it a bit hard to get excited. I think those in their 50s and 60s would enjoy it more.

お食事はブッフェスタイルで好きなものが食べられました。普通においしかったです。
お食事の間にはフラダンスを見たり、体験するコーナーがあります。
本編のショーはハワイ要素を盛り込んだショーとなっており年代を追いながらハワイアンミュージックとエルヴィスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソンの音楽を楽しむ内容でした。
正直な感想を言うと、せっかくハワイに来たのだからもう少しフラダンスなど伝統的なショーを長く楽しみたかったです。
エルヴィスに関しては堂々と披露されており楽しく拝見しましたが、マイケルに関してはもう少し完成度を高めて欲しかったと思います。

席に関してはVIPのため前方座席は確保されていましたが中央座席は保証されていませんでした。（VIPの前方中央というのは中央ブロックという意味なのかもしれません。）座席券は特になく、入った順番に着席するようにスタッフから促されます。

内容的には昔の音楽が多いので若い方は少し盛り上がりにくいかも。50〜60代の方くらいだと盛り上がれるかと思います。

When I arrived at the meeting point on time, a gentlemanly driver greeted me. He was attentive to the temperature inside the car, which made me feel comfortable during the ride. The driver also introduced famous places along the route, making the long journey feel quick.

The venue is a private garden along the Kailua pond, which also has a chapel where weddings are held. Unlike Waikiki, it has a calm atmosphere surrounded by nature. The dining area is outdoors with a roof, and the breeze is pleasant.

The staff were friendly, and I felt reassured that they spoke Japanese. Before the meal started, there were activities like making grass bracelets, applying tattoo stickers on our arms, and games that children in Hawaii enjoy, so families with kids can have a fun time until the meal is served.

The food is supervised by Michel's, so there's no doubt about its quality. Drinks include two cups of beer or soft drinks, and one cocktail, which is a nice bonus.

While luaus often feature buffet-style dining, this one served a course meal, allowing us to enjoy the hula while leisurely savoring our food. The Caesar salad tasted just like the one I had at Michel's, with a great dressing.

The main course included steak, garlic shrimp, and abalone, all of which were delicious. The dessert was decent.

You can enjoy the hula right in front of your seat, making it a great recommendation for those who want to experience hula up close. There was also a fire knife performance, and this time, children who have won awards showcased impressive performances.

It was a luxurious time spent enjoying hula and dining in a relaxed atmosphere, quite different from the bustling Waikiki. I would love to use this service again.

定刻に集合場所に行くと、紳士的な運転手の方が対応してくれた。車内の温度も気にかけてもらい、安心して乗ることができた。通る道の有名な場所も紹介してくれるので長い道のりもあっという間だった。
会場はカイルアの池沿いにあるプライベートガーデン。チャペルもあり結婚式も行うところらしい。ワイキキとは違い自然に囲まれた落ち着いた雰囲気。食事の場所は屋根付きの屋外で風が心地いい。
お店の人はフレンドリーで、日本語も通じて安心した。
食事が始まる前に、草のブレスレットのメイキング体験やタトゥシールを腕につけれたり、ハワイの子供が楽しむゲームができたり、子連れも食事まで飽きずに過ごすことができると思う。
食事はミッシェルズが監修してるので、間違いなし。
ドリンクもビールやソフトドリンクは2杯、カクテルなら1杯ついている。ドリンク付きなのもうれしい。
フラのルアウとなると、ビュッフェ形式が多いが、コースで出してくれるのでフラを楽しみながらゆったりと食事も楽しめる。
シーザーサラダもミッシェルズで食べた時の味
でドレッシングがいい感じ。
メインはステーキにガーリックシュリンプにアワビも出てきてうまかった。
デザートはぼちぼち。
フラも席の目の前で鑑賞できるので、フラを近くで楽しみたい人はオススメ。ファイヤーナイフもあり、今回は賞を受賞したこともある子供たちが迫力ある演技を披露してくれた。
ガヤガヤしたワイキキとは違うゆったりとフラと食事を楽しめて贅沢な時間を過ごせた。また利用したい。

We booked the Friday night Waikiki fireworks sail. It was fantastic. Our crew were friendly, helpful, and made it an enjoyable experience. My family had a wonderful time.

The food and live performance were absolutely amazing and created a great atmosphere! The buffet style and the variety of dishes (including desserts) made it a perfect choice to go there hungry. Additionally, there was a wide selection of alcohol and drinks! It was fun to have live music close to our seats and to interact with the staff.

We were able to enjoy the band performance up close, which was very exciting. The dance and songs, including those by Michael Jackson, really got everyone pumped up. I'm glad we could spend our last night in Hawaii having such a great time.

料理もライブもとにかく最高でとても盛り上がりました！バイキング形式なのと結構たくさん料理があるので(デザートも)おなかをすかせて行って大正解でした。また、アルコールやドリンクメニューも豊富でした！席の近くで生演奏をしてくれたり、スタッフさんが話しかけてくれたり、で楽しかったです。
バンド演奏も近くで聴くことができてとても盛り上がりました。
マイケルジャクソンなど、ダンスも歌もとっても盛り上がりました。
ハワイ最後の夜だったので楽しく過ごすことができてよかったです。

Sunset catarmaran sail was a blast! An ocean dance party pre-wedding night 5 July!

Walk onboard barefoot from the beach at Duke's through the gentle waves so put your fancy footwear in your bag or store your flipflops on board with all the others.

This was great value for money with the choice of two free-flowing cocktails throughout the trip.

Crew (skipper and ship's mate) are highly-skilled and friendly.

Perfect view of the Friday night fireworks, dont miss it!

This is my second time participating.
I can't speak English, but it's fun!
My 80-year-old mother joined me, and the staff and others around us supported us when getting on the catamaran.
We boarded while avoiding the waves from the sandy beach, but we still ended up getting wet up to our stomachs. Even in mid-July, the night breeze was cooler than I expected, so the beach towel I borrowed from the hotel came in handy as a blanket.
The fireworks were very beautiful, but the view of the hotel cluster at night from the boat was also lovely.
What stayed in my heart was unexpectedly how beautiful the stars floating in the night sky were.

二回目の参加です。
英語は出来ないけど、楽しい！
８０歳の母も一緒でしたが、カタマランに乗り込む際、スタッフ他周りの方もサポートしてくれました。
砂浜から波を避けながら乗りこみますが、やっぱりお腹の辺りまで濡れてしまいました。７月中旬でも夜風は思った以上に涼しかったので、ホテルで借りておいたビーチタオルがブランケット代わりにもなり役に立ちました。
花火もとっても綺麗ですが、船上から眺める夜のホテル群もとても素敵です。
そして、夜空に浮かぶ星々が思いがけず美しかったのが、心に残りました。

A great late afternoon experience. Hats-off to the crew for their organisation, quality of experience and setup on the cat. The kids were entertained on the foredeck (pitching seas seemed to be their gig) with the fore cargo nets, the music was great (well, our era anyway). The drinks were appropriate for the event...champers, beer and "boat mix". All were totally acceptable.
We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset "open bar" cruise and would definitely do it again.

Captain Ian and all the staff were very kind. The captain's special high cocktail was really delicious! It was an amazing experience to enjoy the drinks while watching the sunset!

船長のIanさんとスタッフの皆さん全員親切でした。
それに船長特製のハイタイカクテルほんとに美味しかったです！
お酒楽しみながら夕日も見れて最高に感動しました！

From the moment I entered, the staff kept calling us "Ohana" (which means family in Hawaiian), and they welcomed us as if we were their real family, even giving us flower leis.

The buffet had a wide variety of options, and both the food and drinks were delicious.

I experienced the main show in the grand theater, and even though I'm not very familiar with the history and music of America and Hawaii, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning performance.

The venue's location is also very convenient, right in the heart of Waikiki. If you visit Hawaii, definitely participate and see the emotional impact for yourself ❤️

入場してからスタッフの皆さんが「オハナ」(ハワイ語の家族という意味)とずっと呼んでくれてて、本当の家族をもてなすような感じで歓迎してくれて、お花ののレイもつけてくれました。

ビュッフェの種類も豊富で、食事と飲み物どれも美味しかったです。

本番のショーを大劇場で体験し、
アメリカとハワイの歴史と音楽には詳しくない私でも、圧巻のパフォーマンスをすごく楽しめました。

会場の立ち位置もワイキキの中心部なので、すごく便利でした。
ハワイに訪れた際ぜひ参加してみて、自分の目でその感動さを確かめてみてください❤️

The Royal Hawaiian Center is on the 4th floor, so the access was excellent and very helpful.

The buffet offerings are the same for both VIP and original options, with not too many varieties, and the taste is just pleasantly good.

The show was very enjoyable, especially since I had a great seat in the center, three rows from the front! They entertained us with a variety of genres, from traditional Hawaiian hula and fire dancing to Michael Jackson. My parents, who are in their 60s, particularly loved it!

I rated the food a 3 and the show a 4.5, giving an overall rating of 4.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I think I will opt for a plan that includes just the show.

I think having a night like this would be fun at least once! The staff was kind, and their desire to entertain us really came through. I can recommend it!

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階なので、
アクセス抜群で助かりました。

ビュッフェの内容は、VIPとオリジナルで変わりません、種類はそこまで多くなく、お味は普通に美味しいなという感じです。

ショーは前から3列目のセンターという、とてもいい席だったということもあり、非常に楽しめました！
フラやファイヤーダンスといったザ・ハワイから、マイケルジャクソンまで、色々なジャンルで楽しませてくれます。
特に60代の両親は大盛り上がりでした！

食事3.ショー4.5で、トータル4の評価にしました。

次ハワイに行ったら、ショーだけのプランで行くと思います。

1日くらいはこういう夜があったら、楽しいかなと！スタッフさんも優しいし、楽しませようという気持ちが伝わりました。おすすめできます！

I grew up on Oahu and the staff brings true Aloha to this cruise. We came for a visit and celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday on board with local family and they were also impressed. 10/10 recommend!

I thought everything, from the meals to the crew's service, was perfect!

If you ride on Friday, you can also see fireworks, which is a great deal!

It is a bit pricey, but it's worth experiencing!

食事も船員さんの対応も全てにおいてパーフェクトかなと思いました！

金曜日に乗ると花火も見れてお得です！

値段はしますけど、乗ってみる価値はありますよ！

The all-you-can-drink option was really great! I think it would be even more fun if you understood English, as it would help you connect with the people around you and the crew!

Since it's an all-you-can-drink deal, it's easy to drink too much, so that's something to be careful about! Snacks are also provided!

飲み放題でとても良かったです！　英語が分かった方がや周りの人や船員さんと打ち解けられてさらに楽しいかと思います！

ついつい飲み放題なので飲み過ぎますがそこは注意です！お菓子も配られます！

The brother Iz tribute brought tears to our eyes, fabulous night!

Good for all ages, our family was laughing and it was a good way to get everyone together :)

Staying at Hilton and having the luau on property made it easy with kiddos!

The crew makes sure things run smooth, and the boat is a nice smooth sail as well!

Much to learn about all of Polynesian in 1 day! Would go again

There is a venue on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, and I was able to find it without any trouble. As soon as I arrived and completed the check-in, I was able to participate in the lei ceremony right away. Since my spouse and I wore aloha shirts, we were able to take beautiful commemorative photos with the lei draped around our necks, which was great.

Because we had reserved VIP seats, we were also guided to the buffet with priority. The freshly made roast beef and whole roasted pig were juicy, tender, and very delicious! We also received two complimentary drinks, so we had more than enough to enjoy without needing to order additional ones.

After the meal, we moved to the theater room, which was about a 3-minute walk away, to watch the Hawaiian show. The authentic hula dance was breathtaking. Additionally, we were able to see sharp dance moves and a tribute to Michael Jackson up close, making it a very meaningful time.

Being able to enjoy both the meal and such a show, I think it was overall a highly cost-effective entertainment experience. I recommend participating at least once if you come to Hawaii!
*I participated using a limited-time monitor offer for a second person free.

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階に会場があり、迷わず行くことが出来ました。
到着して早々、受付を済ませるとそのままレイセレモニーをしてもらいました。
夫婦でアロハシャツを着用して行ったので、レイを首から下げて素敵な記念写真も撮ることが出来て良かったです。
VIP席で予約をしていたため、ビュッフェも優先的に案内してもらうことが出来ました。
出来立てのローストビーフや豚の丸焼きはジューシーで柔らかく、とても美味しかったです！
ドリンクも2杯まで付いてくるので、追加で注文しなくても十分楽しめました。
食後は徒歩3分ほどのシアタールームに移動して、ハワイアンショーを拝見しました。
本場のフラダンスは圧巻でした。
また、キレキレのダンスやマイケルジャクソンのオマージュも間近で見られて、とても有意義な時間でした。
食事とこれだけのショーを楽しむことが出来て、総じてとてもコストパフォーマンスが高いエンターテイメントだと思います。
ハワイに来たら一度は参加をお勧めします！
※【2人目無料】人数限定モニターを利用して参加しました。

If you want a fun trip out into the water this is the place to book very reasonable for what you get the fireworks was not that long of a show but it was still very nice with music and a finale the crew was also so nice and fun they made the experience great I really recommend if your considering!

This was my second time.
The pick-up bus was about 10 minutes late, and the vehicle was small and cramped. The guide made excuses, saying, "There was an accident..." but the driving was rough until we arrived at Polynesian, and the guide (driver) seemed to get lost, which made me very anxious.
After arriving at the site, the guide walked ahead quickly, gave a brief explanation, and then dispersed us. It was really a haphazard tour.
The show was good, but I was dissatisfied because I couldn't explore any other areas at all...
We also visited a nearby building that made no sense for free... (I don't really understand the connection...)
It would be great if we could explore other areas in the afternoon as well.
Anyway, I thought the show was better than last time!

今回２回目です。
お迎えのバス(小)が約10分遅刻。且つ車は小さくて狭い。「アクシデントがあったので…」とガイドは言い訳をしていたが、ポリネシアンに着くまで運転は荒く、道を間違えるようなガイド(運転手)だったので、非常に不安でした。
現地到着後もガイドは一人でどんどん歩いていき、さっさっと説明し解散。本当に雑な案内でした。
ショーは良かったのですが、それ以外のエリアの見学が全く出来ず不満です…
また無料案内で近くの意味のわからない建物
の見学をしました…(よく関係がわかりません…)
午後からの見学でも他のエリアの見学が出来ると最高ですね
とにかくショーは前回よりも良いと思いました‼️

The entertainment was superb!!! The food, however, was cold, undercooked, and no flavor. I do understand the institutional food prep, but it could have been better.