All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

This was my first trip to Hawaii. Since I was there, I thought it would be nice to see a show, so I booked this place based on good reviews.

First, the food. The buffet-style dinner had a wide variety of options, including meat, fish, and cakes, and everything was very delicious. During the meal, they shared stories about history and we were able to watch a simple show.

After dinner, we moved to a room with a stage. Our seats were in the middle of the front row on the second floor, so we had a great view. The show included impersonations, a fire show, and hula dancing.

After the show, we were able to take commemorative photos.

Both the food and the show were amazing!

初めてのハワイ旅行。せっかくなので、ショーを見たいなぁと思い、口コミが良かったこちらを予約しました。

まずは、ご飯。
ビュッフェスタイルの夜ご飯は、肉、魚、ケーキなど種類が多く、どれもとても美味しかったです。
食事中は歴史の話をしてくれたり、簡単なショーを見ることが出来ました。

食事が終わると、ステージがある部屋に移動。
ショーは２階席の１番前の真ん中くらいでしたので、凄く良く見えました。
ショーは、モノマネやファイヤーショー、フラダンスがありました。

ショーが終わると記念写真を撮ることが出来ました。

ご飯もショーも最高でした‼

I really like it. Why? Because there are few Japanese people. So I hope there won't be more! (A honest opinion) I ride every time, but this was my first experience with high waves. The meeting place changed suddenly, and we had to walk to board the boat. Once on board, the staff was as pleasant as always, and I was very satisfied. They remembered the alcohol I had last time, and we had a great conversation. Basic Japanese isn't understood, but you can still have a good time. Time flies by quickly. Depending on the day, snacks are provided, but sometimes they aren't. I think it's fine to bring your own.

とっても気に入ってます。何故か？日本人が少ないから。だから増えてほしくな～い　（正直な感想）毎回乗るが今回は初めての高波経験でした。集合場所も急遽変わり歩いての乗船　乗ってからはいつもどうりスタッフも気持ち良い対応で大満足　前回乗った時に飲んだアルコールを覚えてくれて　話が弾みました。基本日本語は通じませんが楽しく過ごせます　時間もあっという間に過ぎてしまいます。そのときによりスナック菓子がでますが出ないときもあります。持参しても良いと思います。

I participated on March 13 with my two sons. It was one of the activities we were really looking forward to, but... the meeting place was very difficult to find, and we ended up walking around a lot. When we finally arrived at the meeting spot and were waiting, a group of foreign young people came and cut in line as if it was normal, one by one, until we found ourselves at the very back. They were already drunk and making a lot of noise before we even got on the yacht.

I was satisfied that we could see the Hilton fireworks straight on, but the whole time it felt like they only cared about having fun themselves, and it was just a constant ruckus, which made it not enjoyable at all. It was just cold and not fun, and I wanted to go home quickly. I regretted that I should have spent my money and time on something else.

Since it was a trip to celebrate my son's entrance exams and it was his first time overseas, I signed up thinking he would enjoy it, but honestly, I was very disappointed. I will definitely not repeat this experience.

3/13に息子二人と参加しました。
とても楽しみにしていたアクティビティの一つだったのですが…集合場所がとても分かりにくく、かなり歩きまわりました。やっと集合場所に到着し、待っていると、私達の前に団体で来ていた外国人の若者があたり前のような顔をして割り込んで来て、一人増え、二人増え…で気づけば一番後ろに。
ヨットに乗る前から、酔っ払って大騒ぎしてました。
ヒルトンの花火は真っ正面から見れたので、満足してますが、自分達だけが楽しければいいというような感じで、終始大騒ぎで、全く楽しくなかったです。
ただただ、寒いし、楽しくないし、早く帰りたくて、こ
んな事なら、他の事にお金と時間を使えば良かったと、
後悔したぐらいです。
受験のお祝いを兼ねた旅行で初海外の息子もいたので、
楽しんで貰おうと思い申し込んだのですが、正直とてもがっかりしました。
リピートは絶対ありません。

We were overly impressed with the dinner cruise and had so much fun!!
It was nice to experience the dancing and music of several Polynesian islands. The sunset was amazing and the night view of Waikiki and Honolulu was pristine. So glad we decided to do this to celebrate our 37th anniversary!

Our last day in Oahu and we took a sunset cruise on the catamaran, the staff was fun and friendly, the boat was clean and we had a blast, my wife and I had gotten married in Oahu February 29th 2020 and this was the perfect end to our trip to the island

Would highly recommend!!!

Everything was great. Tour guides were so cute and had so much knowledge. Each island was very entertaining. Even though it rained heavily most of the day it didn't dampen the experience. The ending pageant was fabulous. We were a little disappointed in the luau but still very entertaining. Definitely something we would do again. Waited 45 married years to get to Hawaii and see this event.

I had a great time interacting with people from various countries and participating in the anniversary event. The sunset was very beautiful.

色んな国の方と交流ができてアニバーサリーイベントにも参加できて楽しかったです。夕陽はとても綺麗に見れました。、

I had a lot of fun. However, I didn't understand English very well, so I wasn't sure about the types of drinks and couldn't drink much. It was quite shaky, so I got pretty seasick at first... But the view was really great!

とても楽しかったです。
けど、英語があまり分からなかったってのもありますが飲み物の種類がよく分からずあまり飲めませんでした。
かなり、揺れるので初めはかなり酔いました…
見える景色はとても良かったです！

I participated in this tour at the end of 2019 with my 2-year-old child. The view of the cityscape from the venue, Diamond Head, and the sunset—all of them are etched in my memory and became the best memories. The crew really energized the atmosphere, and I felt pleasantly tipsy; it was such a satisfying tour that I would love to join again!

2歳になる子を連れて2019年の年末にこのツアーに参加しました。
会場から眺める街並み、ダイヤモンドヘッド、そしてサンセット。
どれも目に焼き付いて最高の思い出となりました。
クルーの皆さんが場を盛り上げてくれて、ほろ酔い気分にもなれるし、また参加したいなぁと思える大満足なツアーでした！

The sunset was very beautiful! The wind was quite strong, and it got cold as the sun began to set. I think a jacket is necessary.

サンセットがとても綺麗でした！
風がかなり強く、日が沈みだすと寒かったです。上着は必要だと思います。

It was very relaxing and fun, would book again in the future!

I attended the show on March 19. My stay lasted 20 minutes. It was not held on the rooftop of the Hilton, but in a large hall inside the hotel. Given the impact of COVID-19, the governor of Hawaii has announced that gatherings should not be crowded, so I was shocked to see around 150 to 200 people packed together. I don't know if it was the organizer's decision or the hotel's, but I think it was a wrong judgment. Honestly, since it wasn't on the rooftop, I would like a refund, but I have given up on that possibility.

3／19日のショーにいかしてもらいました。
滞在時間は20分でした。
場所がヒルトンの屋上では無く。ホテル内の大きなホールでしました。
コロナの影響で密集したらダメとハワイの州知事も発表してるのにまさか150人〜200人ぐらいが密集してるのを見てゾッとしました。
主催側の判断なのかホテル側の判断かわかりませんが、間違った判断をしたなと思いました。
正直屋上じゃなかったのでお金を返してほしいですが、無理だろうなとあきらめています。

After a young guide named AYA gave us a tour of the museum, the lesson began. I could barely keep up; my husband was in charge of the music, and a Japanese female teacher taught us dance in Japanese. Since I was alone this time, I paid for two people to receive the instruction.

最初にミュージアムの案内を若いAYAさんがしてくれた後、レッスン開始。ついていくのがやっとでした、旦那さんが音楽担当で日本人の女性の先生が日本語でダンスを教えてくれました。今回一人でしたので、二人分の費用を払って教えてもらいました。

It took about 20 minutes by taxi from Hokulani Waikiki to get there, costing $35 with HANA Taxi. On the way back, it was also $35 to Ala Moana Shopping Center. Since we arrived too early, we sat on a bench and found free Wi-Fi. We flew with JAL this time, so the Rainbow Trolley didn't stop at the Bishop Museum, and I reserved a taxi for the return trip, but it would have been better not to. This is because there was a café called Café Leria, and there were many other things to see. The three-story building had an elevator, so my elderly mother was able to tour it. The guide was an older lady named Noriko, who briefly introduced various plant names and showed us around the museum. I was clumsy with the lauhala weaving, so Noriko helped me, but my 85-year-old mother was able to make it on her own.

行きはホクラニワイキキからタクシーで20分ほどHANAタクシーで35＄、帰りはアラモアナショッピングセンターまで35＄。早く着きすぎたので、ベンチに座っていたら無料のWi-Fiがありました。今回JALでしたのでレインボートロリー、ビショップミュージアムにはとまらないので帰りもタクシー予約しましたが、HANAタクシーはLINEで日本語で来てくれるので帰りの予約はしないほうが良かった。なぜなら、カフェレリアガあったそうでしたし、他にもたくさん見るべきものありました。3階建ての建物にはエレベーターがついていて高齢の母でも見学出来ました。案内してくれたのは年配のNORIKOさん、いろいろ植物の名前、館内を簡単に案内した後、ラウハラ編み私は不器用でしたのでNORIKOさんに手伝ってもらいましたが、85歳の母は自分で作れました。

The quality of the show was incredible. I thought it would mainly feature hula dancing, but there were also opera-like performances and fire dances, all of which exceeded my expectations and were so much fun that I felt emotional and almost cried at the end.

The hula dance depicted the evolution from the 1940s to modern hula, which was great. I saw a fire dance live for the first time, and it was amazing; I definitely want everyone to see it live.

There were also many beautiful men and women, and the women, in particular, were sexy and their dancing was sharp, which kept my eyes glued to the stage. The food was delicious as well. This is definitely one of the places I want to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii. Lastly, you can also take photos and get autographs.

ショーのクオリティーが物凄く、フラダンスがメインなのかと思っていたのですが、歌劇のようなショーや、ファイヤーダンスなど、どれも創造以上に最高で楽しく、終わった時は感動して涙が出そうでした。
フラダンスは1940年代くらいから現代のフラダンスまでの過程をショーで描いていたのでよかったです。
ファイヤーダンスは初めて生で見ましたが、凄い、是非生で見てもらいたい。
また美男美女が多く、特に女性はセクシーでダンスもキレキレなので目が釘付けになってしまいました。
料理も美味しかったです。次もハワイに行ったときは必ず行きたい場所の一つです。最後に写真撮影やサインももらえます。

Two Japanese students served as our guides, which made us feel at ease during our trip. On the way to our destination, they shared various stories about Hawaiian spots, recommended dishes at the buffet in the Polynesian Cultural Center, and suggested foods to try in Hawaii.

Unfortunately, we only had a little over an hour between the buffet and the show, so we didn't have much time to eat leisurely or look around for souvenirs, which was a bit disappointing. Since we had a reserved bus for the return trip, we had to head straight to the bus right after the show ended.

The buffet was absolutely delicious! I was completely full and very satisfied. There were a few Japanese staff members in the buffet area.

The show is held outdoors but has a roof, so it might be a good idea to bring a light jacket. The performance was impressive, featuring fire and singing that was truly moving! The content was briefly outlined in the pamphlet, which helped us understand what we were watching.

I heard that the Polynesian Cultural Center is as large as three Tokyo Domes, and it's said that you can't see everything in just one day. Since we only did the buffet and the show this time, I would like to explore more places on my next visit! I'm really glad I went.

日本人学生の方2名がガイドをしてくれたので安心して行くことができました。
現地に着くまでに、ハワイのスポットのお話やポリネシアカルチャーセンターのビュッフェでおすすめの料理やハワイでのおすすめの食べ物など色々な事を教えてくださいました。
ビュッフェからショーまでの時間が1時間とちょっとしかなかったので、ご飯を食べてゆっくりお土産など周りを見る時間がなかったのが少し残念でした。帰りのバスも予約していたため、ショーが終わってからすぐバスに向かわなければなりませんでした。
ビュッフェはとっても美味しかったです！お腹いっぱいになりましたし、とても満足でした。ビュッフェ内でのスタッフさんは日本人の方がちらほらいました。
ショーは屋根付きですが外なので、羽織るものを一枚持っていくと、いいかと思います。
ショーは迫力がありました。火を使ったり歌だったり感動しました！内容もパンフレットに少しだけ書いてあるので、理解しながら観る事が出来ました。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは東京ドーム3個分もの広さがあると聞きました。1日じゃ回りきれないとのことでした。今回はビュッフェとショーだけだったので、次行く時は色々なところを回ってみたいと思いました！
行って本当に良かったです。

We had a wonderful trip, saw whales, and .... manta rays coming and going! Knowledgeable captain and marine biologist made this an informative and exciting experience. Thank you!

In February, I went with nine family members. Everyone was very satisfied, and it became a wonderful memory.

Before boarding, there is a group photo session (you can purchase a photo for 2000 yen after disembarking). Sailing in the pleasant breeze was very enjoyable, and the scenery was fantastic! We were able to see not only the sunset but also whales. I highly recommend it!

2月に親族9人で行きました。
全員大満足で、良い思い出になりました。

乗船前にはグループで記念撮影があります。（下船後、1枚2000円で購入することが出来ます。）
心地よい風の中のセーリングは大変気持ちよく、
景色も最高でした！サンセットだけでなく、鯨を見る事もできました。
おすすめです！

This is my second time participating. This time I brought my 1-year-old and 8-year-old children, and the staff were very kind, and all the passengers were nice people.

2回目の参加です。今回は1歳と8歳の子供連れでしたが、スタッフの対応が親切でしたし、乗客の皆さんも良い人ばかりでした。

I do not understand English, but both elderly and young people can enjoy sunset and drinking. It became a good memory of Hawaii. Thank you!

I was looking forward to it since I am learning hula. It was great that the show was in the hotel where I was staying, so it was close by. However, I didn't know that I needed to exchange the voucher for tickets, so even though I lined up early, I had to go through the process, which made me late. The food was also great; I enjoyed a variety of Hawaiian dishes, from vegetables to meat and dessert. The live performances, hula, and fire knife dance were all very impressive.

フラを習っているので、楽しみにしていました。
宿泊ホテルの中でのショーなので近くて良かったです。
但し、バウチャーからチケットに交換するのを知らなかったので、早くに並んでいたのに手続きしに行き、その分遅くなりました。
食事も、野菜からお肉、デザートまでハワイの料理が色々食べれて良かったです。
ライブ演奏やフラ、ファイヤーナイフダンスすべて見応えありました。

We participated as a family of four. For those who couldn't drink alcohol, there were soft drinks available. At first, we were served a drink made with juice and gin (?), and then we could refill our drinks; our family finished a bottle of champagne. Just as we started to feel the effects of the alcohol, the sunset was beautiful, and it felt wonderful. However, the boat rocked quite a bit, so it might be tough for those who get seasick, and food was not allowed, so we were just drinking. On that day, we were the only Japanese people, but everyone was friendly, and we had a great time.

家族4人で参加しました。アルコールが飲めない人はソフトドリンクもありました。最初にジュースとジン（？）を割ったお酒が配られ、あとはお代わりをするシステムで我が家はシャンパンを一本飲み干しました。
丁度、お酒の酔いが回ったぐらいで夕日が沈み、とても気分が良かったです。
ただ、結構揺れるので、船酔いする方は厳しいのと、フードはＮＧなのでひたすら飲んでいました。
この日は日本人は私たちだけでしたが、みなさんフレンドリーで楽しめました。

I'm glad I went! The sunset sinking into the ocean in Hawaii was amazing. I didn't plan to drink, but the staff kept making Mai Tais and handed them to me forcefully. (laughs) Among a few Asian couples, including my husband and me, the staff was very energetic and explained everything in English, but everyone was friendly and it felt very cheerful. Other guests were the same. During the cruise, they played music continuously, making it quite lively during the sunset moment. I ended up buying the photo taken before boarding. It was a pretty good picture with the boat and Diamond Head in the background.

乗ってよかった！ハワイの海にしずむサンセットは最高でした。
飲まないつもりでしたがスタッフがマイタイ？をガンガン作って強引に渡されました。笑　私たち夫婦含めアジア系は数組ほどの中、スタッフのテンション高い説明も英語のみですが、みなフレンドリー、和気あいあいという感じ。他のお客さんも。航行中はサンセットの瞬間もずっと音楽かけっぱなし、やたら賑やかです。
乗船前に撮られた写真、買ってしまいました。船とダイヤモンドヘッドをバックにした、けっこういい写真だったので。

We participated as a family with members in their teens, twenties, forties, and seventies. The buffet before the show, including the hula dance experience, was a lot of fun. The dinner lasted about an hour, and there was a wide variety of desserts, so we left feeling full. The first drink included a stylish Mai Tai cocktail, and the second drink was $10. Everyone enjoyed the show together. If I could wish for something, it would be that there were a few more songs that the younger ones know to make it perfect. I was also happy that they were willing to take photos with us after the show. It became a wonderful memory.

10代、20代、40代、70代の家族で参加しました。
ショーの前のビュッフェの時、フラダンス体験等。こちらがかなり楽しかったです。
1時間ほどのディナーですが、デザートも豊富でお腹いっぱいになりました。
飲み物は最初の一杯はマイタイのお洒落なカクテルが含まれ、2杯目からは10ドルでした。
ショーも皆で楽しめました。
欲を言うならば…若い子たちが知ってる音楽ももう少しあれば完璧だなぁと思いました。
終わった後の写真撮影も快く応じてくれて嬉しかったです。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

You might be asking yourself if a sunset Cruise is worth it. I asked myself the same thing. I went with my wife and some family and had a great time. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The food was really good and had lots of options. The shows were very entertaining and some where quite funny thanks to the performers. Then the sunset was great. We went on a Wednesday and it was not many people. Felt almost like we had the entire ship to ourselves. Super fun experience overall.

enjoyable sunset cruise with cocktails included great photo opportunity with stunning views of Diamond head and shoreline would definitely recommend this cruise good value for money

Beautiful and fun sunset cruise!!! Staff was so pleasant and never let us go without a drink. My new husband and I were in Ohau for our honeymoon and this cruise was a perfect way to get out on the water! Drinks were of great quantity and got us buzzed! The sunset was stunning and we saw two whales breach. Would definitely book this again! and highly recommend!

If you plan to drink alcohol at the reception area, you will need to show your passport and get a stamp on the back of your hand. You will need to show this stamp when ordering alcohol on board. You will wait for about 15 minutes before boarding. After that, a group photo will be taken in front of the ship. (After the cruise, when you disembark, they will ask you in English if you would like to buy the developed photo for $20, so you can purchase it there if you're interested.)

Once on board, all announcements will be made in English. I don't understand the content, but the sunset is beautiful, and the people around are cheerful, which makes it enjoyable just to watch. For those who cannot drink alcohol, soft drinks like pineapple juice are available, so there's no need to worry. There are no snacks, but towards the end, a small bag of potato chips will be passed around for each person. If you're worried about getting seasick, it might be a good idea to have a little something to eat before boarding.

Lastly, there is a restroom on the ship (in the lower deck), but it is a bit unclean for Japanese standards. When I went in, there was no toilet paper, so it's a good idea to bring tissues just in case. It's best to use the restroom before boarding! However, if you can't hold it and need to use the restroom, you can ask a female instructor for directions.

受付の場所で、お酒を飲む予定の方はパスポートを提示して、手の甲あたりにスタンプを押してもらいます。そのスタンプ船上でお酒を注文する際に見せて注文するようでした。
乗船するまでは約15分程度待ちます。
そのあと船の前で人グループずつ写真を撮られます。(クルーズ終了後、船を降りる際に現像した写真を手に、20ドルで買いませんか？と英語で尋ねてきますので、欲しいな方はそこで購入できます。)
そして乗船し、終始英語で案内があります。
内容は分かりませんが、夕焼けは綺麗だし、周りの方々は陽気で見ているだけで楽しい気分にはなれます。
お酒が飲めない方もパイナップルジュースなどのソフトドリンクは用意されているので安心です。
軽食などはありませんが、最後らへんに小袋のポテトチップスなどが一人一袋回ってきます。
悪酔いしないように心配な方は少しお腹を満たしてから乗ったほうがいいかと思います。
最後に、船の中(船底)にトイレはありますが、日本人にはちょっと耐えがたい汚さです。また、私が入った際にはトイレットペーパーが無かったので、念のためティッシュは持っていったほうがいいかと思います。
トイレは乗船前にあらかじめ済ませたほうがいいです！でも我慢できずトイレを利用する際には女性のインストラクター？の方に声をかけると場所を教えてくださいます。

Dinner was buffet style, but it was so delicious that it didn't feel like a buffet at all. I was able to enjoy a cute original Mai Tai. There’s also a non-alcoholic Mai Tai available, so those who don’t drink can feel comfortable.

While eating, we got to watch hula dancing, and in the second half of dinner, there was a hula lesson, which made for a wonderful experience. The show was from the second-floor seats, but we were in the middle and had a great view. The performers even came right up to us, and I was moved to receive a towel from them.

I would love to go see it again. Highly recommended!!!

Dinnerはビュッフェスタイルでしたが、ビュッフェとは思えない程の美味しさで最高でした。
お酒も可愛いオリジナルマイタイが飲めました。ノンアルコールマイタイも飲めるので、お酒が飲めない方でも安心です。
また食べながらフラダンスも見れて、
Dinnerの後半にはフラレッスンもあり、とてもいい体験になりました。
ショーは、2階席でしたが真ん中でとてもいい席でした。またパフォーマーも目の前まで来てくれて、タオルもいただき感動です。
また観に行きたいと思いました。
オススメです！！！

I enjoyed the largest dance show in Hawaii, the Polynesian show! On the last night of my stay in Hawaii during Golden Week, I participated in a local tour. I had a desire to see Hawaiian dance, so I was very satisfied to be able to watch the performance. Since it’s not held every night, I think it’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance and adjust your plans accordingly. If you visit Oahu, definitely consider participating!

ハワイ最大規模ダンスショー, ポリネシアンを満喫^^♪ ハワイに, gw滞在した最終日の夜に, 現地発ツアーに参加しました。ハワイアンダンスを, 鑑賞したいなという欲求があったので, 観劇出来て, 非常に満足しています。毎晩実施しているという訳ではないので, 事前に予定を確認, 調整して参加されると良いと思います。オアフを訪問した際には, 是非参加してみて下さい！