Reviewed by: Krystle
First of all, I highly recommend the v.i.p box. I was kind of expecting an individual booth, but it’s actually an area under a shed seating about 30-40 people (8 people a table). Even though you’re sitting with other people, v.i.p beats getting up to stand in line for food. There would be a staff member serving you, also most important is the weather. A staff member I talked to mentioned that if it happens to rain, the only people that would be covered are people in v.i.p. If it does rain, there would be security guards blocking the v.i.p booth, if anyone with a standard seat tries to enter.
The activities are delightful, the gift shops are great, and I must have spent about 100-130 dollars just on souvenirs. The picture taken of us is beautiful. Going as a couple, 6 drink coupons each were plenty. When you enter you will receive a complimentary drink, so we actually had extra coupons by the end of the. The staffs are nice, helpful, and funny. It was a great luau………..
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great luau! Relax! Eat! Drink! Take in the culture. A must for first-timers and even repeaters!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great way to be greeted on our first trip to Hawaii. I surprised my wife and we were both thrilled. A must for first-timers!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Karen
I totlally enjoyed this.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/12 |
Reviewed by: John Keane
Don't miss the tour of the USS Missouri
The memorial symbolises the start of WW2 and the USS Missouri the end
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/11 |
Reviewed by: McKinzie Family
The lei's were beautiful and my girls loved them
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Paradise Cove Luau was a very fun experience and it is great for families since they have activities you can participate in. The food was very delicious, I however would not recommend paying the extra for the Deluxe package with table service and 6 standard drink coupons. Table service was very slow, people who did the buffett had food way before we did AND there were other things on the buffett that table service guests did not receive.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Thank you to the lovely young lady who held up the sign with our name on it, as we got off of our airplane! She had a nice big smile, and she greeted us with warm hospitality and friendliness. She offered to take our picture, and she kindly asked if she could answer any questions for us. She was a sweet first impression for our visit. Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Scott Perkins
Two things were very prominent on this excursion.
1) It seemed very focussed on couples. Lots of references for people celebrating engagements, weddings & anniversaries. There was also a special song played so couples could dance together.
2) There were too many add-ons where it seemed really obvious they were trying to get more money out of you ($15 to have your picture taken with some tropical birds for example and also the bar staff trying to talk you into getting the drinks that your free coupon doesn't quite cover). Some of the extra activites were pretty lame and the staff didn't really seemed interested in even pretending to be enthused about being there.
The actual show was pretty good, although it didn't really go on that long. I was at a VIP table and the waiter hovered around and couldn't take your plate so as to start the next course quick enough. No offer of if you would like some more or not despite the fact it was "all you can eat".
I really felt like a bit o
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Scott Perkins
After all, this tour is primarily based around a trip to a cemetary. There really isn't that much to see of the Arizona itself, just some shadows underwater really. As I mentioned though, this is a little different to your average tourism spot, no "ooooh's and ahhhh's for the spectacular at the Arizona Monument.
The battleship Missouri is quite impressive though, the tour around the boat itself is quite interesting and is very much worth a look.
The city and punchbowl tour really isn't much at all. You basically drive in and out through the city, that's the tour pretty much. The Punchbowl Cemetary is a three minute detour and probably really isn't woth the bother for what you see there.
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I would definately recommend the twilight package. Some of the villages are closed and there is not enough time to do EVERYTHING there is to do, but I could not see staying there all day. The best part is the Horizon's night show; this is FANTASTIC and definately worth it. I feel that the cost is a little high, but it's vacation and this an experience you won't get elsewhere.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the second luau that I've attended...it was very good and comparable to the first...the events going on in addition to the luau were an added bonus. Highly recommend upgrading it as we did, we were served our food instead of standing in line, we received a photo that they took at the beginning and the drinks were top of the line. We had front row seating! Made it SO much better for taking photos and viewing the performers! SO glad we upgraded it...worth the extra money :)
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/05 |
Reviewed by: M & B
Several years ago, I went to a Hawaiian Luau...we ate dinner and watched a show...it was alright. PARADISE COVE LUAU was so much more! I loved it! Before dinner, there were several activities we could enjoy, as we drank our "welcome drink" or used our coupons to have some additional pre-dinner drinks. Activities included: canoe rides, spear-throwing, tatooing, flowered headband/bracelet making, poi practice, and dance lessons. The beach and sunset was beautiful. Negatives: Dinner was okay...my boyfriend liked it, but I'm a little more picky... Some (most) of the drinks required more than just a drink coupon (ie. "one coupon plus $3)...kind of misleading.
Overall, I totally recommend this Luau experience!
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/02 |
Reviewed by: M & B
Great place to visit! I recommend mapping out your desitnations, so that you don't miss anything...we saw just about everything in the 5 hours we were there (didn't do the night dinner/ show...felt it would be too exhausting after a whole day of show-watching at the center.) Get there early! Enjoy! P.S. If you drive, there are some scenic spots and great beaches in the area.
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our second time and again thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food was good. Staff/students were quite helpful and the performers were certainly talented. Our driver was prompt, knowledgeable and went out of his way to be attentive. We definitely recommend this to families of all ages.
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Outstanding. One of the highlights of our vacation!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Rodney
We had purchased the deluxe package. Our seats were in front of the stage and we had meal service instead of having to go through the buffet line. There were plenty of activities to do prior to the show. The show was great with the fire show being the best. The meal was ok not great. Overall we had a great time and would go back.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/29 |
Reviewed by: OceanBoy
I took my girlfriend to this dinner cruise cuz I heard great things about it. It def. met my expectation, but I wish I had more money to do 5star. We did three star, and it was still good, but if you are really into that person you are with, you should do 5 star (no offense to my gf... next time...) i had a chance to peek the top floor, and it looked really nice inside. Neverthless, we enjoyed ourselves very much. Thanks!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Katie
My friend was so surprised!! It was very cute... :)
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Rick
My wife and I were disappointed with the buffet that was served. We were expecting traditional Hawaiian food like Kalua pig - but ended up with chicken. On a more positive note, the Polynesian dancing was good.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Ron
We, cannot stop talking about our day. Our guide Melody was more than wonderful. We enjoyed her tremendously,she was so knowledgable it was amazing. Everyone should visit this location. Everyone was friendly and nice.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very good experience. The employee greeting us went out of her way to make the experience a great one.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
To make my boyfriend's first visit to Hawaii extra special I ordered a lei greeting for him at the airport departure gate. He was so surprised and thankful. The "wahine" that greeted us was very personable and offered assistance. She was on time and the sign she held was easily visible for us to see. I would definitely recommend this service to my fellow friends and family. Mahalo Honolulu Lei Greetings!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Jose Mendoza
This has been our third luau. We have been to a luau in Kona and the Old Lahaina Luau. This year my family and I decided to attend the luau at the Polynesian center since we had heard so much of it. Unfortunately, we were not impressed and actually disappointed. We were treated better at the other two luau's, such as free alcohol drinks and hospitality overall. Your dinner was good, and the waitress attended us well. We were disappoin- ted with the show. I felt I was watching a Las Vegas show and not a cultural, narrative, Polynesian history show. My family and I love to see the grass skirt dances and you had very little of it. We also did not like the auditorium ambiance and everyone running to get ice cream.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Paradise Cove Luau was extremely entertaining! The bus ride to and from paradise cove was more fun than anyone could have possible imgained! They really know how to show everyone a good time!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
People at this luau is very friendly and fun. I had this lady who is very funny and made the long bus ride fun. Her name is LeiLani. Hopefully next time you go you would have her as your guide. Very fun to attend, i would do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time on this tour, our driver was fantastic, Keao made everyone feel like they were a friend. We had young children in our group and he entertained them a lot of the way, along with the rest of us. Very informative and wonderful way to see the island. Only negative, would have liked to have just a little more time at the Dole Plantation.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a very nice greeting for my daughter and I Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/12 |
Reviewed by: DAvid
This place is beautiful.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Highly recommend, a great way to start your trip and surprise loved ones!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/05 |
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