Reviewed by: nopco
I attended with my mother in her 70s (who speaks almost no English). There was a guide assigned to our large hotel shuttle bus, and even with few Japanese people around, they made the journey comfortable and checked on us at the venue, which was very reassuring. At the show venue, the robust performers guided us with smiles, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
We were seated in the center front row, and across from us was a pair of older white individuals who seemed to be a mother and son, so it was easy to chat and we felt relaxed. There were also younger white groups in the back who were lively, but for us, being small, the Royal Plan was great as we had a clear view of the stage.
As soon as we were seated, we were hit by a heavy rain for about ten minutes. We put on the raincoats provided on the table to take cover, and when we returned to our seats, the salad and drinks that had already been served were soaked. The main dish was protected with a lid, so we managed to eat it. After the first few songs of the show (before the real dancing began), they came to clear our plates while we were still eating, so I thought it wise to finish quickly.
The main male performer was truly entertaining, very skilled at engaging the audience and bringing people on stage, far surpassing typical comedians. His interactions with the lively middle-aged Japanese group in the audience were particularly exquisite, making me feel a bit embarrassed to be Japanese, but he managed to involve the entire venue in laughter.
On the other hand, he also shared touching stories about family and couples' love, making it a heartwarming show. At the end, we all held hands with the cool performers and other guests, singing and dancing together, creating a sense of full participation.
My mother understood most of the meaning and laughed along with everyone at the same timing, expressing her joy and desire to come again. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises! I would be happy to know the name of the main performer!
70代の母(英語はほぼ不可)と参加しました。ホテル送迎の大きなバスにそれぞれ担当の案内係の方がいて、日本人が少ない中も、道中車内を和ませてくださり、会場でも気にかけてくださってとても安心できました。ショー会場でもごついパフォーマーの方々が、笑顔で誘導してくださり、雰囲気はとても良かったです。
席はど真ん中の最前列で、向かいにはもっとご高齢の母息子らしき白人ペアと4人だけで、お話もしやすく気楽に過ごせました。他の後方の席では若い白人グループが盛り上がっているところもあったので、体も小さい私たちにはステージも丸見えのロイヤルプランで良かったです。
着席してすぐ激しい雨に10分ほど見舞われ、テーブルに用意された雨合羽を着て避難し、席に戻るとすでにサーブされていたサラダや飲み物などびしょ濡れでした。メインのお皿は蓋で保護されなんとか食べられました。ショーの最初数曲の歌のみが終わると(本格的な踊りが始まる前に)、食事もまだ終わらないうちに下げに来られましたので、早く食べ終わるのが賢明と思いました。
メインの男性は、本当にお話が面白く、ステージにたくさん人を上げてはみんなをいじるのがとても上手で、そんじょそこらのお笑いの人など比較にならないほどでした。
特にお元気な中高年の日本人グループのお客さんのいじり方が絶妙で、若干日本人であることが恥ずかしく思えるような部分もありましたが、会場全体を笑いの渦に巻き込んでいました。
その一方で、家族や夫婦の愛情について感動的なお話もされ心温まる素敵なショーでした。
最後には、かっこいいパフォーマーのお兄さんたちや他のお客さんたちとみんなで手をつないで歌を歌い踊って全員参加といった感じで終わりました。
母もだいたい意味が分かってみんなと同じタイミングで笑っており、大変喜んでまた来たいと申しておりました。
また機会があれば是非参加したいと思います!
あのメインのお方のお名前がわかると嬉しいです!
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| Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
Reviewed by: LindaTMK
I have attended many Luaus. This was the best by far. The pre entertainment, the show, the food and the staff were fabulous. Will definitely go again. A must - attend event.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Masa
I opted for the Hawaiian buffet dinner and show. The tables for eight are set up outside on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, so you will be seated with others. While enjoying a complimentary Mai Tai, I watched the hula performance by four dancers, and after a while, the buffet began. Well, it was just an ordinary buffet. At $54, I personally recommend dining at a restaurant within the Royal Hawaiian Center and participating in just the show.
The main show was enjoyable. The performances of Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, even as impersonations, were fantastic. Personally, I found the hula and Tahitian dance more impressive than the impersonations. Since it's a theater, the sound system is good, allowing for a powerful hula performance.
The theater is air-conditioned, so I think it's a good idea to bring a long-sleeved cover-up.
ハワイアンビュッフェディナー&ショーにしました。
ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4F野外に設置された8人掛けテーブルに詰めて座らせられるので相席になります。無料のマイタイを飲みながら4人のダンサーのフラを見てしばらくするとビュッフェ開始。まぁ〜普通のビュッフェです。
コレに$54となると???個人的にはロイヤルハワイアンセンター内のレストランで食事をしてショーだけのプランで参加をオススメするかな。
メインのショーは楽しかったです。
ガガ様やマイケル・ジャクソンはモノマネとは言え素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした。
個人的にはモノマネよりもフラダンスやタヒチアンダンスの方が見応えがあった。
劇場なので音響がいいので迫力があるフラが見れます。
劇場内はクーラーが効いているので長袖の羽織るものは持って行った方がいいと思います。
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| Packages: | ビュッフェディナー(2階席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: MR AND MRS ROSS
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, GREAT FOOD AND BEAUTIFUL SHOW. THE PRICE WAS ALSO VERY GOOD WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE SHOW UP CLOSE. WOULD BOOK THRU VELTRA AGAIN.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Standard Table Seating & Welcome MaiTai Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: 四元悟
I was thrilled to experience it for the first time! It was a wonderful night where I could really see the difference in the quality of the show. As expected, it was top-notch... I've seen various shows, so I could tell right away (*^-^*). I will definitely come back again!
一度体験してみたかったので感激しました!ショーの格の違いが良く解る素敵な夜でした。
さすがに一流ですね…いろんなショーを見たので直ぐわかりました(*^-^*)
またリピします
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
The Luau was amazing. The views were beautiful, the activities were fun, and the food was delicious. Also My mother is handicapped and it was very easy for her to get around in her motorized scooter. My husband and 2 year old son also had a blast. Overall well worth it and I would go again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/17 |
Reviewed by: annie
Everything was great! Location, food, performance...
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
Certain places say you cannot buy tickets anywhere but on the official Pearl Harbor website. Not true. These worked great. Still have to wait in line to exchange voucher for tickets. Get there early.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: あんこ
We participated as a family of six (including three members in their 60s)! We signed up for the normal grade, but due to some mix-up, it seems the best seats were booked for us, and since it was fully booked on the day, we enjoyed the show from the front row. The impact was completely different!
We were able to go get the buffet early and enjoyed both the shell lei and the fresh flower lei, which made the family very happy! We took lots of photos, and everyone had the best smiles. I even got a drawing of my favorite honu (sea turtle) done with magic, which was super exciting!
Since it was a Polynesian show, we experienced various performances like hula, Tahitian, and Maori, and we received a lot of energy from it. At the end, we also got to take photos with the handsome and beautiful dancers, which made the older members of the family very happy (laughs).
After returning home, we kept talking about how great and fun the show was; it seems to have left a lasting impression. We definitely want to participate again, and of course, in the best seats!
家族6人(内3名は60代)で参加しました!
ノーマルグレードで申し込んだのですが、何かの手違いか一番良いお席がブッキングされていたようで、当日は満席のためそのまま最前列で楽しませて頂きました。やはり迫力が全然違います!
ブュッフェも早めに取りに行かせてもらいシェルレイと生花のレイと2つ頂き、家族は大喜び!
写真もたくさんとって頂き皆最高の笑顔でした♪
マジックで大好きなホヌ(海亀)を書いてもらい、めちゃあがりました!
ポリネシアショーなのでフラ、タヒチ、マオリなど様々でエネルギーを沢山頂きました。
最後に美男美女ダンサーさんたちと写真もとれて年配組も大喜びでした(笑)
帰ってきてからも、ショー良かったね楽しかったねと一番印象に残ったようです。
ぜひまた、参加したいです。もちろん一番良いお席で♪
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Leonard S
The whole trip was very pleasent enjoyed the food and staff were very helpful
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/12 |
Reviewed by: TETSUO
I searched for various luaus and chose Hilton Hawaiian Village this time. It was an impressive luau, and the venue was packed. The food was average, but it was definitely the right choice to get the premium seats; being guided to the very front was fantastic!
ルアウショウーをいろいろ検索して今回ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジを選択しました、迫力のルアウでした、会場も満席でした、食事はこんな感じで普通でした、プレミアムシートで正解でした一番前に案内されとても良かった!
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| Packages: | ゴールデンシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Cyndi
Wonderful way to be greeted in the wonderful Hawaii!!!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: MsWsDGs
Pretty good transportation to and from the luau. Lots of activities for both oldies and young ones. Having been to the same luau about 5 years ago, it was good to see that they changed their dinner program and made it still interesting.
Getting to the luau site early proved to be beneficial as you can enjoy games and other activities available. Food was substantial, although not much options for vegetarians. Dessert was also pretty subpar. Over-all though, pretty good value for your money.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Craig S.
The Paradise Cove Luau at Ko Olina Resort was outstanding. Very professionally managed before and during the event. The location was beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. Food was good and hot. We will definitely take our friends there the next time we are there.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Anna R
This was such a great night and I'm sure part of it was because of our guide, cousin flow (apologies if spelt incorrectly). It is amazing for families, couple, anyone who wants some fun. Definitely a must for your holiday and the food is sooooo good!!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: kenji y
I reserved a premium seat, but it felt like there wasn't much difference from the regular seats. In some areas, I felt that the regular seats might have had a better view. (Perhaps this was because our seats were in a corner, viewing from the side of the stage.)
As for the food, it was neither good nor bad.
Since it was nighttime, measures against the cold were necessary. There were no warm dishes or drinks, so it was quite cold, and I couldn't stand it and left midway. (The performers also seemed to be cold.)
I felt that there wasn't anything particularly noteworthy about the show itself. There was quite a bit of time from entry to the food being served (about an hour?), and it also felt like we waited a long time from the food to the start of the show. However, the staff and performers were very friendly, which was a positive aspect.
プレミアムシートにて予約しましたが、
通常の席でも大差は無い様な感じでした。場所によっては
通常席の方が見やすい所もあった様に感じました。
(自分達の席は、隅っこで舞台袖からの鑑賞だったのでその様に
感じたのかも知れません。)
食事については、可もなく不可もなく、と言った所です。
夜ですので、寒さ対策は必要です。
温かい料理や飲み物もなかったのでかなり寒く、我慢できず
途中退場してしまいました;;
(演者のみなさんも寒そうにしていました。)
ショー自体も、特筆すべき点はなかった様に思えました。
入場から料理までの時間が結構あり(小一時間程?)、また、
料理からショーが始まるまでも結構待たされた様に感じました。
しかし、スタッフや演者の方たちも非常に気さくでその点は
良かったかな、と思いました。
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| Packages: | 「ゴールデンサークル」プレミアムシート(2015年12月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: BRad1
Our Veltra tour was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. A luxury bus picked my husband and I up on time and drove us to the Arizona Memorial. The seats were quite comfortable and the bus also had a restroom. Unfortunately, I can't remember our tour guide's name but I can tell you that he was very respectable, helpful and informative. As we approached the Arizona Memorial we were given pertinent information as to when the bus would depart, tips for getting the most out of our visit, where we could find food and beverages, restrooms, etc. We found the USS Arizona Memorial visit to be a very moving experience. It was interesting to see how chatty people were as we entered the theatre to view a short video of live footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. Once the video started there was complete silence. It was a solemn experience for all and we continued on a shuttle boat to witness the sunken battleship still leaking oil to this day and the occasional air bubbles that surfaced. We would highly recommend it for all, young and old. On the down side, neither of us thought the city tour was very exciting.
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| Packages: | Honolulu City Highlights & Pearl Harbor Visitor Center [9:00 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: George
The revue, the dinner, the ambience was electric!!! Everything was beyond our expectations!!!!
Truly a memorable experience !!!!
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| Packages: | New Year's Eve Luau Special: Late Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Chen family
The shows are very good. The night show could be better explained. May be a printed program to explain each dance, the meaning and connection to the story line. The dinner show is good too . The MC is wonderful but it will be good to have some quiet moment for table conversation and not so rushed to eat. But this is just our view for your consideration. Overall, it was a good experience.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Barbara and Darl
We very much wanted to see Pearl Harbor and experience the memories of so many fallen Americans. The respect and are we feel towards those sacrifices was immense. We wouldn't have missed paying our respects to them at Pearl Harbor Memorial. We pre-purchased our tickets and everything went smoothly.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Brando Quinn
I really had no idea of what was in store for my wife and I when I signed up for the Super Ambassador Full Day Package with Private guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center, it turned out to be the best guided tour we could have ever anticipated! The comfortable Motor Coach picked us up promptly at our designated hotel location. The motor coach driver and guide were gracious and told us various facts, pointed out points of interest along the way, and set the tone for the rest of the day that would be spent at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
When we arrived the group was given their designated tickets and soon our guide a student of BYU University and from the Philippines introduced himself. Datz began our tour and skillfully navigated us through each of the Polynesian Islands exhibits granting us front row seats to each show, gave us back stage tours, and overall made this one of the best tours I have ever been on! We were delighted to experience the rich cultural heritages of each island group, ate fantastic food at the Luau, and were fascinated with the finale show "Ha' The Breath of Life".
Two thumbs up WAY up! Would I recommend this Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide? Absolutely!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Ranwin
The guides from E Noa Tours do a great job providing guests with a good mixture of history, cultural background, and humor. The tour was good, although we felt like we had too much time to kill on land before the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. We also felt like we didn't have enough time at the USS Missouri. Overall, the highlights tour was good and participants definitely get a well-rounded understanding of the history behind the events leading up to December 7, 1941.
E Noa Tours wishes you and your a very Happy New Year! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour highlighting Pearl Harbor.
Please think of us the next time you are on O'ahu!
The E Noa Team
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Milton
This was my sixth dinner cruise out of Waikiki I will have to say that this was exceptional and far exceeded my expectations the staff was wonderful our waiter was just absolutely amazing she did a great job and the food was very good service went well entertainment was nice and all in all it was a beautiful cruise
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Milton
Let me start by saying I've been to several tourist luaus in the last 25 years and have visited Hawaii over 30 times this one was an absolutely amazing event the food was really wonderful setting could not have been better right on the water just wonderful entertainment was great are only regret was that we did not upgrade to the box seats to have a better view a more intimate setting and better service
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Bryan
No time to enjoy or view activities. We felt very rushed. "Gold Package" got us a deli sandwich, which we had to leave the tour for, adding to the time rush. I had taken this tour with a different company several years ago, and had a totally different experience (for the better). Bus drive thru town was pleasant and informative. Driver was knowledgeable.
A couple of more hours could have made all the difference...
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| Packages: | Gold Tour with Picnic Deli Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Michael
Great experience, pick up was on time, amazing food and entertainment
Awesome time had by all!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Hiro
The weather was great, and the show was held successfully. I got a bit lost on my way there and arrived just in time for the start, but since I had a premium seat, I ended up in the front row. The buffet had a lot of delicious food. The hula dance and fire dance were very impressive and exciting. In the conch shell blowing contest, a Japanese person won!
好天に恵まれ、無事ショーが開催されました。
現地に向かっているとちょっと迷ってしまい、開始時間ギリギリに着いたのですが、プレミアムシートだったためか席は一番前の席でした。
ビュッフェもお料理がたくさんあり美味しかったです。
フラダンスやファイヤーダンスも迫力満点でとても興奮しました。
ホラ貝吹きコンテストでは日本人の方が優勝されてました笑
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Alberto Ortega
Simply wonderful. You travel around Oahu, visiting many beaches and points of attraction, like the Budist temple, Kualua Ranch, Dole Plantation and much more. The tour guide was excelent, I give him the highest calification.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Donna Langford
Paradise Cove is the very best Luau on the Hawaiian Islands. Veltra made reservations so easy and were excellent to work with. I felt very confident in them to provide a memory filled adventure. I highly recommend them.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Simon
It was beautiful, fun, exhaustive, but very commercial. I truly wanted to know more about the history of the first Hawaiian, but I was let down on that expectation. The dancers, the show at the end, the luau, the many islands with their respective activities were very interresting and beautiful, though. It's worth it, but dont expect it to replace the viewing of a good documentary. Also, the fact that this olace is ran by Mormons is extremely apparent through many not so subtle references in history plaques, or the simple fact that there was no alcool at the Luau. Still a solid activity, and it was worth it. We had the full day package (110, I think).
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/09 |
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