All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

By far the best sunset cruise ever!!
Very kind and friendly staff, amazing service. Great vibes. Recommend to bring shoes that you can get wet.
Drinks were great!

Staff were good. Clean boat. Beverage ok. Tour was not interesting.

I reserved tickets for the show on June 4th (Sunday) the night before using my smartphone and attended. The luau dance was overwhelming. In particular, the fire dance was powerful and breathtaking. There was also hula dancing, and we enjoyed a packed show. The leader's talk was witty and engaging, and he was great at keeping everyone entertained for a long time.

Both my wife and I were very satisfied with the show itself, but we hope for some improvements in the dinner. However, I also think that unless it's a hotel luau dinner show on Oahu, one shouldn't expect much from the food. The dishes listed on the menu were indeed available, but they were served in the typical Hawaiian white plastic containers where everyone serves themselves (similar to the buffet style at Japanese hotel breakfast venues where you line up and walk while picking up food). The quality and taste of the food are best not to be expected too highly. Please consider the show as the main attraction and the dinner as just an addition.

6/4（日）のショーを前日の夜、スマートフォンで予約して参加しました。
ルアウの踊りは圧倒的でした。特に、火の舞は、迫力があり、息をのむほど。
フラダンスもありで、盛沢山のショーを楽しみました。リーダーのトークも軽妙洒脱で、皆を乗せるのがうまく、長い時間を飽きさせない人でした。
妻も私もショー自体にはとても満足しましたが、夕ご飯はもう少し改善してほしいところです。ただ、オアフ島では、ホテルのフラダンス・ディナーショーでもなければ、食べ物に期待してはいけないのだろうとも思います。メニューに書いてあった料理が確かにありましたが、ハワイ特有の白いプラケースに各自が取るスタイルで（日本のホテルのバイキング／ブッフェスタイルの朝食会場で列を作って歩きながら料理をとるパターン）、料理の品質・味は、期待しない方が良いです。あくまでも、ショーがメインで、夕ご飯は付け足し程度に考えてください。

Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!

The Starlight Luau changed locations since the last time we visited Hawaii, which made the experience more intimate and explosive. Our family felt like they were a part of the show. The food was exquisite, and the dancers were more than entertainers; they passionately expressed their culture and made you feel like family.

It was a wonderful show that conveyed the performers' earnest desire to please the audience. It was breathtaking and moving. Thank you.

出演者たちの､客を喜ばせようとする懸命思いが伝わって来る素晴らしいショーでした。圧巻でした｡感動しました。ありがとう

The service was good, and the food was delicious. The pineapple brulee for dessert was especially exquisite. During the meal, there is usually live music playing, so you might find it a bit difficult to have a conversation.

サービスは良好で、料理も美味しかったです。特にデザートのパイナップルのブリュレは絶品でした。
料理中は基本音楽をライブ演奏してるので、話はしずらいと感じることもあるかもです。

I went on the 5-Star cruise. I made a reservation with the Celebration Plan (guaranteed window seat) and paid for it, but I was booked under the regular plan. While the manager was confirming my reservation, I couldn't eat the food in front of me for about 30 minutes after being seated. In the end, it turned out that the reservation from VELTRA to Star of Honolulu was under the regular plan, and I was treated as such until the end. I never expected something like this to happen. I'm very disappointed.

Also, it seems that the shuttle bus got caught in traffic, so by the time we arrived, dinner had already started, and other guests who arrived earlier were enjoying their meals.

I thought there might be a separate entrance for the 5-Star guests, but there wasn't anything like that. We all lined up at one entrance to board the ship.

The schedule mentioned that there would be a welcome reception by the captain on the exclusive deck on the top floor for 5-Star guests, but there was nothing of the sort. We were just guided to line up and proceed into the ship.

The food wasn't particularly delicious; it was average. It was mentioned that the meat could be cut with a fork, but it was more like something you could manage to cut with a knife.

I have been to Hawaii several times, and regarding the Hilton fireworks, I've seen them from various places, but sitting on the beach south of the Rainbow Tower is the best spot. Watching the fireworks from the cruise ship was an experience, but since it was from a distance, it lacked impact.

Additionally, guests from the lower deck were casually coming up the stairs to the 5-Star deck. There was a rope at the top of the stairs, but they seemed to know how to unhook it to get in and then rehook it. These were regular guests, not staff.

I was considering this might be my elderly mother's first and last overseas trip, so I regret spending a lot of money and time on this optional tour. I hope this review can be helpful to someone.

5スターで行ってきました。
セレブレーションプラン（窓際席確約）で予約し、その分の金額も支払いましたが、通常のプランで予約されており、あちらのマネージャーに予約したプランの確認をしてもらっている間、席についてからも30分ほど、目の前の料理を食べることができませんでした。
結局、VELTRAからスターオブホノルルへの予約が通常プランだったそうで、最後まで通常プランとしての扱いとなりました。
こんなことが起きるなんて、思いもしませんでした。非常に残念で仕方ありません。

また、恐らく送迎バスが渋滞に巻き込まれたせいで、私たちが到着した頃にはすでにディナーは始まっており、先に着いていた他のお客さんは食事を楽しんでました。

乗船する際に5スター用の入口でもあるのかなと思ってましたが、特にそのようなものはなく、大勢で列に並んで一か所の入り口から乗船しました。

5スターだと「最上階の専用デッキでキャプテンによるウェルカムレセプションがある」というスケジュールが記載されていますが、そんなものは一切ありません。列になって船内に進むように案内されました。

料理も、特別おいしいものではなかったですね。普通です。お肉がフォークで切れるという記載がありますが、ナイフでがんばって切れるぐらいの感じでした。

私自身は何度かハワイに行ったことがあり、ヒルトンの花火については、いろいろな場所から見てますが、レインボータワーの南側のビーチに座って見るのが一番ですね。
クルーズ船から花火を見れたことは一つの経験にはなりましたが、遠くから見ることになるので、全然迫力はないです。

それから、下の階のお客さんが、普通に5スターのデッキに階段を上ってきてました。一応階段を上がった先にロープがありますが、手慣れた感じでフックを外して入って、またフックをかけてました。スタッフの方ではなく、一般のお客さんです。

年老いた母を含めた、最初で最後の海外旅行だろうと考えてましたので、このようなオプショナルツアーに大金と時間を使ったことが残念で仕方がないです。
誰かの参考になればと思い、口コミを残します。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to the Kani Ka Pila Grille. The atmosphere is very enjoyable. We went as a group of four and ordered different dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The desserts were also large and tasty, which made us very satisfied. However, since our seats were behind a pillar, we couldn't see the performance at all. After finishing our meal, we moved our chairs to a spot where we could see and enjoyed the show. This is definitely a place I would consider visiting again.

ハワイは何度も来てますがカニ・カ・ピラ・グリルは初めて行きました。
雰囲気はとても楽しいです。
四人で行きましたので食事も違う物を注文してシェアしました、どれもとても美味しかったです。
デザートも大きくて美味しくて満足。
席が柱の後ろだった為に前の演奏は全く見えませんでした。
食事が終わってから椅子を見える場所まで移動させて楽しみました。
次も行く可能性高いお店でした。

This is my fourth time using this service, and each time I have had a wonderful experience that has never let me down. While sailing, we encountered a huge rainbow that connected 180 degrees, and afterwards, we all cheered and celebrated wanting to see it again. It was the best experience.

今回４度めの利用ですが毎回期待を裏切らない素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。セイリング中１８０度つながる大きな虹に遭遇しその後もう一度と皆で歓声を上げて喜びました。最高の体験でした。

We had so much fun. The crew were friendly and helpful. The fireworks were great. A perfect start to our Hawaiian holiday.

The service was excellent, the food was great, the ambiance was unforgettable - need I say more,

My wife and I had a great time on the cruise. The weather was pleasant and the fireworks and the views of the city at night were spectacular. The food was good and the drinks were very good. The sailboat was clean and comfortable. We both felt that the captain and crew did a really nice job. We would do it again if we if we ever go to Oahu.

Amazing cruise, had a lot of fun with friends. Dance performances are really good. Not many food options for vegetarian/vegan people. I think they can even improve the quality of non-vegetarian food.

The fusion of hula dancing and rock shows. This is exactly the show I wanted to see in Hawaii. During dinner, a ukulele singer came right in front of us and sang "Forever and Ever" in Japanese, which was moving!

Many decades ago, I saw a Polynesian show, but I got a bit bored with the long hula dance and fire show. The heartfelt sound of the ukulele still lingers in my ears.

The subsequent Rock-a-Hula show featured wonderful dances and songs by impersonators of Elvis and Michael, along with hula dancing, fire dancing, modern dance, and zombie dance, showcasing a wide range of performances that captivated me. I was also impressed by the high level of the dancers!

And the best part was that I was in a VIP seat at the end of the stairs, so I got to shake hands with Elvis, which was exhilarating!! After the show, I was able to take photos with Michael and Elvis, creating truly enjoyable memories of my trip to Hawaii.

I am grateful to the staff for organizing such a wonderful event.

フラダンスとロックショーの融合。これこそがハワイで観たかったショーです。ディナー時、目の前にウクレレ歌手が来てくださり、（君といつまでも）を日本語で歌ってくださり、感激！
何十年も前にポリネシアンショーを拝見しましたが、長いフラダンスとファイヤーショーに最後は少し飽きてしまいました。心のこもったウクレレの音色は今も耳に残っています。
そのあとのロック・ア・フラショーは、エルビスとマイケルのそっくりさんによる素晴らしいダンスと歌に加えてフラダンス、ファイヤーダンス、モダンダンス、ゾンビダンスと幅広いジャンルのパフォーマンスが観られ、どれも引き付けられました。ダンサーさんたちのレベルの高さにも感服！
そして、一番嬉しかったのは階段端のVIP席だったので、エルビスさんと握手できて、大興奮！！
ショー後もマイケルさん、エルビスさんとの写真撮影をしていただき、ほんとにハワイ旅行の楽しい思い出になりました。
このような企画考えていただき、スタッフさんたちに感謝です。

I would say best luau on island as we have done a few in our few years!

Can't go wrong with a nice evening on the gorgeous Waikiki shores!

Really delicious food and friendly staff! Thank you for the great evening.

It was a nice experience. It was a bit crowded so didn't feel as intimate as I expected.

Great night for the full family, tons of laughter and smiles from the kids!

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to fully enjoy a hula show, so I participated. I don't have a strong interest in dance, so I chose a show that combines hula with rock to avoid getting bored.

I'm not very familiar with Elvis or Michael, but they sang songs that everyone has heard of, so I had a great time. The fire dance was also impressive.

However, the air conditioning in the venue was too strong, and I regretted wearing light clothing. I ended up getting cold and had to go to the restroom halfway through. It's essential to prepare for the cold, especially for your feet.

せっかくハワイに来たのでしっかりフラのショーを鑑賞してみたいと思い参加。元々ダンスに興味があるわけでもないので、フラだけでは飽きてしまうかなとロック融合のショーを選びました。
エルビスもマイケルも詳しくはありませんが、誰もが耳にしたことのある曲を歌ってくれたので楽しめました。ファイヤーダンスも見応えありました。
ただ会場の冷房が効き過ぎていて、薄着で行ってしまったので後悔。冷えてしまって途中トイレに立ってしまいました。特に足元の冷房対策は必須です。

This was my second time participating. Last time, the weather was so great that I enjoyed taking photos while drinking a Mai Tai, but this time, as soon as we headed out to sea, it got really rough. I got completely soaked and couldn't move because of the rocking, but the staff poured Mai Tais for each of us. There were many foreigners on board, which made it very lively. I switched my mindset and enjoyed it as a soaking wet attraction, making it a memorable experience. It's definitely a good idea to bring a towel and a jacket.

2回目の参加です。前回があまりにもお天気に恵まれ、マイタイを飲みながら、写真撮影を楽しみましたが、今回は沖に出た途端に大荒れでした。びしょ濡れになり、揺れで移動ができずにいたら、スタッフさんが一人一人にマイタイ注いでくれました。船上は外人が多かったこともあり、とても賑やかです。
気持ちを切り替え、びしょ濡れアトラクションとして楽しみ、思い出に残る体験になりました。
タオルと上着は絶対に持って行った方がいいです。

I have been coming to Hawaii for about 30 years and this was my first time participating. There were only my husband and me as Japanese people, and everyone around us was foreign, but everything, including Waikiki and Diamond Head viewed from the sea, was fresh and very enjoyable! I definitely want to participate again.

ハワイには30年程前から何十回と来ていますが、今回はじめて参加してみました。
日本人は私達夫婦しかおらず、周りは全て外国の方ばかりでしたが、海から見るワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッド等全て新鮮でとても楽しめました！
また是非参加したいと思います。

The dinner show at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, which is within walking distance from nearby hotels, was fantastic. We enjoyed the food and drinks, had a great time, and took memorable photos.

近くのホテルからも歩いて行けるワイキキのロイヤルハワイセンター内でディナー付きのショーは、食べて飲んで楽しんで思い出の写真も撮れて最高でした

Incredible experience! There were 10 of us of different ages celebrating my daughter's graduation The team treated everyone with respect. helped grandpa get up and down of a catamaran.And by an amazing coincidence, the sails on the catamaran are the colors of the Ukrainian flag,we are originaly from Ukraine. it was very nice.
Thank you guys!

We enjoyed dinner while listening to Hawaiian music and watching hula by the poolside. The resort atmosphere was fantastic! The staff were very kind, and when they realized we were Japanese, they quickly brought out the Japanese menu and chopsticks. The food was delicious but quite large in portion. Those with smaller appetites should be careful. Next time, I’d like to try a burger during the day. I also think the prices are reasonable considering the high cost of living.

プールサイドでハワイアンミュージックを聴きたりフラを見たりしながら夕食楽しみました。リゾート気分は満載！スタッフは優しくて日本人と分かったらサッと日本語メニューやお箸を出してくれます。食事の味は美味しいですが巨大ですね。少食の方は注意して。今度は昼にバーガーとか食べてみたい。お値段も物価高の割に良心的と思います。

The reception was a bit confusing, but once on the boat, it was very enjoyable and refreshing. I was able to enjoy delicious drinks and beautiful fireworks on the way home.

受付等ちょっとわかりづらかったですが、船に乗ればとても楽しく、気分爽快帰宅美味しいお酒と綺麗な花火を楽しめました

The crew was very friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about Hawaiian culture from them.

The Chief was so funny and endearing.

The dancers were fabulous as were the fire dancers.

If I get the opportunity to come back 2,3,4 times, I’d do it. Enjoyed my time here!