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All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Not bad
Activity Date: 2021/12/31 | Posted on: 2022/01/05

Lasted way longer than we were told. People were lined up to get off an hour before we docked. The meal was tasty but not filling. The entertainment was great and the dancers were absolutely amazing. The staff of very friendly and Overall it was a good experience just not something I would do again. If you get motion sickness I would think twice about this I saw many people spend the entire cruise in the bathroom.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Awesome experience!
Activity Date: 2022/01/03 | Posted on: 2022/01/05

The Chief and his crew put on an excellent show. Highly recommended!! Since everyone was vaccinated, we could all enjoy normal life even if masks are still required. Would definitely go again! Mahalo!

Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
I loved it
Activity Date: 2022/01/03 | Posted on: 2022/01/05

I loved it, food was great. Show was amazing.10 out of 10 I would go again.

Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
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Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]
super fun MUST do experience
Activity Date: 2021/12/07 | Posted on: 2022/01/03

Thank you for the great evening!!! Our family enjoyed everything and even learned a little Polynesian tradition and history - Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha and mahalo for your review Rich! We are glad the whole family enjoyed at the luau. We hope to see you soon!

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Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar Included - Holokai Catamaran
such an amazing time. i highly recommend!
Activity Date: 2021/12/12 | Posted on: 2022/01/01

the boat ride was fun, the view was amazing, the crew was the best!

Packages: [2023] Sunset Cocktail Sail
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Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
Germaine’s luau
Activity Date: 2021/12/12 | Posted on: 2022/01/01

All in all this was a great experience. It would have been even better with more interaction with the crowd.

Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Becky, Thank you for your feedback, and sorry you felt there wasn't enough interaction with the crowd. With all the Covid guidelines in place, there are several interactive segments in the Luau format that we can't do right now due to social distancing. Those are the segments when we invite guests on stage to learn the Hula, and also the Tahitian segment but we couldn't do that when you attended. We are looking forward to getting back to our normal format, so I hope you can return one day to experience our luau once things get back to "normal"...We appreciate you choosing Germaine's Luau as a fun activity to do while you were on vacation here. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
Good Experience
Activity Date: 2021/12/20 | Posted on: 2021/12/29

Germaine's Luau was very entertaining for my family and I. However, there was a lot of sitting around and waiting for things to happen. We were met with a mediocre box of lettuce and fruit to start with, there was some entertainment and then 1.5 hours later we were able to get other food; buffet style. The food was delicious but by the time my kiddos were fed, they were cranky and had enough. I am happy to say that I have been to a Luau and experienced the food and entertainment.

Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha Family of Five, Thank you for your feedback. I apologize that your family had to wait so long for your dinner. It has a lot to do with the strict guidelines in place from our State Government that we have to follow, from the Check process, to how we serve the food, and it all takes time. I hope you were able to enjoy the scenery by the ocean, perhaps the beautiful sunset! I'm happy that you enjoyed the food as a luau should also be relaxing and entertaining...away from the hustle and bustle of the resort area. Thank you for choosing Germaine's Luau, and hope you will return to our island again, when we get back to normal. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Excellent way to spend Christmas!!
Activity Date: 2021/12/25 | Posted on: 2021/12/27

Staff were great. Food was good. Entertainment was fun.

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Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride
Excellent
Activity Date: 2021/12/17 | Posted on: 2021/12/19
MBG

Phenomenal experience knowing cultures of Polynesian islands.
Unable to experience all the activities being offered on the same day though.

If interested you guys can buy shows tickets after the cultural center activities ahead of time or at least look into it if you want to do it or not.

Must have this expletive while visiting Oahu!!!
Aloha !!!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar Included - Holokai Catamaran
Amazing!
Activity Date: 2021/11/23 | Posted on: 2021/12/18

The crew made it so fun. We had kids and adults and it was appropriate for everyone!

Packages: [2023] Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
A great sunset time!
Activity Date: 2021/12/14 | Posted on: 2021/12/16

We had a great time on the sunset cruise! It was a beautiful night to be out on the water and the staff were very kind.

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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Like warm food
Activity Date: 2021/12/13 | Posted on: 2021/12/15

What a neat idea to use wet & wild for this event. I expected more for $155. The food was cool & the lime was closed by the time I wanted to go back for more desert. The piece of cake was so small. )1”inch square)
The show with the dancers & fire eaters was pretty good

Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
FUNNN
Activity Date: 2021/12/12 | Posted on: 2021/12/14

We had an awesome time! The crew was very friendly and helpful. They made some wicked drinks too! We will definitely do this cruise again when our family and friends visit again next time.

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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
Booze Cruise
Activity Date: 2021/12/09 | Posted on: 2021/12/11

This was an amazing experience! All the staff members were amazing and attentive! If you’re looking for thrill get front row seats in the splash zone (the front of the boat). You will not be disappointed. The drinks were spot on, the music was great and the view was beautiful! 10/10 recommended!

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Bishop Museum Tickets & Admission - Hawaii Museum of Natural & Cultural History
Excellent visit!
Activity Date: 2021/12/08 | Posted on: 2021/12/10

We enjoyed our visit to the Bishop Museum. The Hawaii Hall has so much information about the culture, from people to plant use to gods. We also used the QR codes to access additional information about the exhibits and found this information very helpful.

Packages: General Admission
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Must see!!
Activity Date: 2021/12/03 | Posted on: 2021/12/07

I went on my actual birthday and it was theeeee best birthday present I could’ve ever given to myself! The breath of life show was amazing!!! The buffet was delicious!!! The learning of everything was soooo beneficial and the overall experience was very knowledgeable and fun!! Loved it!

Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Decent
Activity Date: 2021/11/11 | Posted on: 2021/12/01
Mia

The shuttle service was phenomenal. The food was decent 8/10. It was what we expected but not beyond expectation. The performance was good. The performers were enthusiastic.

Packages: Standard Package
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Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
A True Hawaiian Cultural Experience
Activity Date: 2021/11/29 | Posted on: 2021/12/01

Experiencing Germaine’s Luau is a must-have on everyone’s bucket list when in Oahu. It’s a True Polynesian experience, Hands down. The professionalism of the entertainment is nothing less than Beautiful. Everyone was beautiful and they set the tone of a family environment when I was there as well as my entire time on the island.

Packages: Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha and Mahalo for taking time to send such beautiful comment about your experience at our Family luau. We hope you will share your experience as well as some of your photos with your family and friends!! We would love for you to post some photos to our Facebook page...Germaine's Luau & Special Events, or #germainesluau, #experienceohana,
We hope you will come back to our island one day, and visit us again!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana.

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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Best Luau
Activity Date: 2021/11/28 | Posted on: 2021/11/30

My family and I enjoyed the performance very much. It was a great experience.

Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
Awesome trip!
Activity Date: 2021/11/26 | Posted on: 2021/11/28

The Tour was so much fun and I will definitely do it again!

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Amazing show and dinner
Activity Date: 2021/11/25 | Posted on: 2021/11/28
Pmk

Amazing showing and dinner. We would definitely come back.

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Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
Funny activity. Long time to get food
Activity Date: 2021/11/25 | Posted on: 2021/11/28

It was fun! Waited a long time for food though. We missed a hula hula class or some activity that allowed people to dance and participate more.

Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Paula,
Thank you so much for your feedback, and I'm so sorry that it took so long for you to get your food. It's been a little challenging for us with all the safety guidelines in place during this pandemic. Even the dinner process takes a little longer because our Servers have to pre-plate the items on each plate, and set them up for guests to "grab and go", and so it takes a little longer to serve everyone. We don't do any audience participation type activity while guests are going through the dinner line, but I believe what you heard was our "People of Polynesia" presentation, where our dancers come out and present each of the costumes that represent, Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand with a little dance for each native island. Now that some of the restrictions have been lifted, things are slowly getting back to normal, so I hope you will be able to come back and visit us again some time in the future.!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
What an entertaining evening
Activity Date: 2021/11/04 | Posted on: 2021/11/27

Took the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise with my sister to celebrate her birthday and we could not have asked for a more enjoyable evening. It was such fun with non-stop, great entertainment. You are well taken care of from start to finish. The entire crew and entertainers were top notch. The sunset and views of Waikiki from the ocean at night are so pretty - many fantastic photo ops. I would highly recommend this dinner cruise, you won't be disappointed.

Packages: Standard Package
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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Delicious Food!!!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/20 | Posted on: 2021/11/22

Went for our anniversary and it was the perfect evening. Some of the best crab I ever had, and the staff is full of light!! So many laughs and smiles on this cruise :)

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Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More
First time in Hawaii
Activity Date: 2021/11/19 | Posted on: 2021/11/22

It was very having the experience. My family was very excited. It is was our first time in Hawaii and this was a great experience.

Packages: Deluxe Orchid Lei
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Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]
Best Luau on the Island. Not just a show, a real family experience.
Posted on: 2021/11/22

Easily the best Luau on the island. Real hands on experience for the whole family.
This was certainly the highlight of our week in Hawaii. We stayed at the Hilton Lagoon Resort in Waikiki. Our condo overlooked their Luau which we watched twice from our balcony. I can only describe their Luau as trip to McDonald's. It was big and all but was certainly nothing special and nothing personal. They seat about 400 people with most tables seated far away from the stage. Compare that to our experience at Toa Luau and it was like fine dining as compared to a trip to McDonalds. Toa opens up with hands on experiences for everyone. While the guests do not get to climb a coconut tree they do show how it has been for hundreds of years. Guests are given the opportunity to peel off the husks, crack a coconut, and shred the meat. The above ground cooking oven was quite interesting. From there we started with the stage show and took a tour of the Pacific Islands. This is the Luau you want to attend, you will not be disappointed.

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Aloha and mahalo for the good review Michael! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed the food we prepared for you guys. We would love to see you again soon!

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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
Great time!
Activity Date: 2021/11/19 | Posted on: 2021/11/21
Pam

This evening cruise was a great experience and we had so much fun! Highly recommend!

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90-Min Maitai Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open-Bar
Awesome time!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/16 | Posted on: 2021/11/18

The crew was amazing, drinks were perfect and flowing, and the cruise itself was beautiful, we lucked out with a great sunset.

Packages: Sunset Sail
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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music
Dinner Sunset Cruise
Activity Date: 2021/11/15 | Posted on: 2021/11/17

Everything from start to finish was excellent!! We included transportation from our hotel to the cruise site also. Everything was clean from top to bottom. Customer service from our waitress was amazing. Karen was nothing short of amazing & she was super sweet. The food was good as well.

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90-Min Waikiki Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with FREE Drinks Included - Ke Kai Catamaran
Over crowded
Activity Date: 2021/11/07 | Posted on: 2021/11/14

Way to many people to really enjoy. Bouncing against everyone and the toilet didn’t work. Staff was great though. Kept everyone with drinks in hand and spirits high.

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