Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
My friends and I had a great time at the Waikiki Starlight Luau!
The location is very convenient and we could just walk from our our hotel. Once we arrived the check-in was fast and we had a friendly staff greeting us with a Hawaiian lei and a welcome drink, nothing better than start the night with a Mai Tai! The food was very delicious and I love the variety of the food, specially the salads. It's great that they have a station specially for the kids.
The show was wonderful, full of delightful performances. My favorite part was the fire knife dance and to learn more about the other Polynesian cultures like Tonga, New Zeland, Samoa and Tahiti.
I would for sure come back to the this luau!
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Randall F.
Whatever your preferences are, you'll probably only have one chance in your life to see Elvis perform live on stage with a group of talented Polynesian dancers. Throw in a pretty great luau dinner and you can begin to see why this show is so popular. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the artists that were featured that night, but it is still really entertaining to see a group of people so devoted to their craft. I highly recommend this for couples staying in Waikiki.
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Randall F.
This was a simply breathtaking afternoon. Oahu is extremely varied, with cliffs, valleys and beaches, alternating between shades of blue, green, white and red. You don't really notice it from the ground, but seeing it all from high above has given me a new appreciation for the island. Our pilot made us feel safe and secure the entire time, and the chance to do an exciting landing along a narrow ridge at the top of Ka'a'awa Valley only made the experience that much more incredible.
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Rashon
I'm glad I choose to celebrate birth on the island 30 years ago with Star of Honolulu. Best birthday ever!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
What a wonderful evening. Perfect location, beach front right at the heart of Waikiki, with a beautiful views from Diamond Head. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is the most tradition hotel in Waikiki, the staff is very friendly and always ready to help you.
Before the dinner and the show start you can learn more about Hawaiian traditions. The buffet has a big variety of dishes and the food was very tasty. The drinks were very good too.
The storytelling of the show is very interesting they talk about Hawaiian history starting when the first Polynesians arrived, passing by the Royalty time and until it became the 50th state. The dancers and the singers are fantastic!
Great evening under the starts, good food and friends. I would definitely come back again and I I recommend Aha Aina Luau to everybody!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
Great experience overall, from the ground crew to the flight. This is definitely thee best way to see the island and the best option if you are staying on the West Side of the island / Ko Olina resorts.
The pilot is very experienced, polite and knowledgeable. The flight was very exciting and gave us an amazing sights of the island. Even if you don't get a window seat you still get a great view. The aircraft have a two way communication between the pilot and the guest, so while he is talking storied about the location you can ask questions and he will answer.
Oahu is just an wonderful place, we saw Hanauma Bay; Diamond Head; Waikiki beach; Pearl Harbor; the unique Kaneohe bay and the sandbar; the mountains at Kualoa Ranch are mesmerizing, makes you feel like you are at Jurassic Park; the famous beaches on the North Shore, Kaena Point and the beautiful West Coast.
If you have the chance add the land on top of Kualoa Ranch mountains, the pilot surprised us with champagne, drinks and chocolate covered strawberries. Very romantic addition to the tour.
It's a long flight, make sure to bring a bottle of water and got to the bathroom before the flight.
I would recommend Paradise Helicopters to everybody!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Dave
Overall experience was fantastic. Felt like a condensed cruise trip. Need to make sure you don't eat the trip away because they keep bringing food and before you know it you are back to the dock. Good entertainment staff.
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: pamela
great experience. my daughter and I attended for her birthday and she was delighted.
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| Packages: | Premium Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/24 |
Reviewed by: フルルル
If you're not proficient in English, it might be tough. Over 90% of the participants are American tourists. This isn't specific to this tour, but many American travelers who don't live in Hawaii have some resistance towards Asians (especially older couples), and there are those who openly dislike being around them. If you can't communicate well enough to make jokes, dining at the same table can feel awkward. For someone like me, who struggles with English, the show felt too long and I got bored halfway through. It's a genuine luau show, but if you just want to experience the atmosphere a bit, I recommend a different tour.
英語が堪能でないと、つらいかも。90%以上がアメリカ観光旅行者。このツアーに限ったことではないが、ハワイ在住でないアメリカ人旅行者達は、アジア人に抵抗ある人も多く(特に老夫婦)、一緒にいることをも露骨に嫌う人たちもいるので、ジョークを言えるぐらいの英語力で、意思疎通をはからないと、同じテーブルでの食事は、気まずい感じ。英語がダメな私には、ショーの時間が長すぎ、途中で飽きた。本格的なルアウショーだが、ちょっとだけ雰囲気を味わうなら違うツアーをお勧めした
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(サイド席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
The river boat dancers were awesome. The guy the spoke about his community and the coconuts were hilarious, interesting, and informative. We really enjoyed that show. The Luau food was good (not great) the preformers were fantastic!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Justyna
I strongly recommend this company - everything had gone well.
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| Packages: | [Departure] Deluxe Gold Temsa Motorcoach (up to 34 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Frank
Visiting Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands some of the must see sites are Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Arizona Memorial, and The USS Missouri. The tour starts off with an informative film in the visitor center. The a boat ride to the Arizona Memorial. Its a place where history was made. The USS Missouri tour is also informative, make sure you get with one of the free guided tours of the ship.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Kristina
Amazing time and amazing hosts at paradise cove. The food was great and so was the entertainment. Great secluded location! I would highly recommend this place!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: James & Shay
We were on our honeymoon and had a really great time. I would give it 4.5 stars but that wasn't an option so they got 5 because it was better than 4. Food was good and entertainment was excellent. Pictures and drinks were pricey but I guess that's expected.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/10 |
Reviewed by: オタマ
We participated as a family of four, and while the food was delicious, I felt it was a bit expensive for the content of the dishes. Also, the venue was hard to find, and it took a while to reach the elevator! The show was in the front row, so it was powerful and truly impressive. I still enjoy watching the video. My grandchild was thrilled to have their favorite turtle tattooed on their arm. We had a wonderful night in Hawaii!
家族4人で参加しましたが、美味しかったのですが あのお料理の内容だと、少し高いように思いました。又会場がわかりにくくエレベーターに着くまで時間がかかりました!
ショーは最前列だったので 迫力があって素晴らしく感激しました。
いまでもビデオを見て楽しんでいます。孫が腕に大好きな亀のタッーを書いてもらい
大喜びでした。ハワイのステキな夜を過ごさせて頂きました!!
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| Packages: | ゴールデンシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Greg Raymer
I took my girlfriend on the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise from Aloha Tower. She was new to Hawaii and was not sure what to expect. I appreciated the fact that they picked us up near the hotel we were staying. Upon arrival, we were guided to our casual dinner level, or deck. This was somewhat bothersome, just because there could have been more flow to it. Once we got on the ship, we were seated promptly. The tables were set and an orchid flower was placed in the middle of the dinner plate. (Very nice) Before long, we were off the dock and on to our adventure. The meal was buffet style, food was okay. While we dined, there was a single singer, who sang many of the songs associated with Hawaii and songs from movies about Hawaii. He was friendly and personable. After dinner, coffee and dessert was served on the outside deck. Shortly after, a smoking hot hula show began, where they explained the history of hula, as well as performed several numbers of Hawaiian music and dancing. While this was happening, a beautiful sunset was developing outside on the deck, and I was able to snap many quality sunset photos. We traveled parallel to the Waikiki hotel row, and went slightly past Diamond Head, before we turned back. It was an awesome experience and truly romantic. I have personally done the luau shows in and around Waikiki, and I always seem to gravitate back to the sunset dinner cruise. My belief is that I get the most value for my money on the sunset dinner cruise. I get a boat ride, a meal, a hula show and the beautiful sunset all for the price of one ticket. I will return.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/05 |
Reviewed by: MeSoHappy
As soon as we came upstairs to the luau, we were promptly met by the luau staff and directed to our table. On the way there, the dancers greeted us with leis and we received welcome Mai Tais. They have regular and virgin Mai Tais, which were good! Our drinks were never empty and the buffet line went smooth. Try the salad, chicken, and the poi - an excellent combination! The best dessert was the haupia and I also tried some bread pudding - both were very tasty. The show started with the MC singing a beautiful rendition of an American melody in Hawaiian verse. The dancers were excellent and the whole show is well worth seeing if you are in Waikiki.
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Scb271
It was an excellent trip....memorable! Beautifully maintained property. Respect to the organization that maintains the beauty of the history here at Pearl Harbor!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: MAHALO
I participated during a company trip. For those who know Presley, it must be irresistible! I also enjoyed it since Michael Jackson and Celine Dion are from my generation. The dining area is on the first floor, with one drink included (cocktail show) on the second floor, and the show only is at the back of the second floor. Even with a last-minute entry, I was in the second row from the front on the second floor. If you enter early, the front row would be... I think it would be fun. Note: The air conditioning is effective, so it's better to have something to wear.
社員旅行で滞在中に参加させて頂きました。プレスリーを知ってる年代の人にはたまらないでしょう♪マイケルジャクソン、セリーヌデイオンは僕も世代なので楽しめました。食事付きは1F、1ドリンク付(カクテルショー)は2F、ショーのみは2F後方になります。時間ギリギリでの入場でも2F前から2列目でした。早く入場すれば1列目は・・・楽しいと思います。注・エアコン効いてますので羽織るものあるとベターです。
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| Packages: | プレミア・カクテル(2階前方席) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ在住者
I understand that it's difficult for small children to sit still. Dining out can be challenging, but here, the spacious grounds with grass and sand allow the kids to run around freely for about an hour after the tour bus arrives and before the buffet starts!
Above all, you can enjoy the unique "sunset over the ocean" that the west side offers. Adults can relax with a drink in hand while soaking in the beautiful sunset, feeling like they've traveled to another island.
The show is also enjoyable, and when it gets dark during the fire dance, looking up at the sky reveals a breathtaking starry night!
Our family was very satisfied!
小さな子供がいるのでじっと座ってられないのは承知の上。外食も難しいところですが、ここなら芝生や砂など敷地が広くツアーバス到着後、ビュッフェまで1時間ほど時間があるので子供たちが思いっきり走れます!
何と言っても西側特有の「海に沈むサンセット」が楽しめます。大人もドリンク片手にキレイな夕日に浸れ他島に来た気分も味わえます。
ショーも楽しくファイヤーダンスの際に暗くなった途端、空を見上げると星空もたまらないです!
私たち家族は大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(サイド席) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: ルビー婚夫婦
Arriving in Hawaii and immediately watching a show was a great experience. The thrill of seeing it live boosted my spirits and helped me overcome jet lag. I was also excited to shake hands with Elvis.
ハワイ到着早々のショウ鑑賞。生の醍醐味でテンションもあがり時差ぼけを解消してもらいました。エルビスとの握手も興奮しました。
Thank you very much for attending. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
ご来場いただきまして、誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。ハワイにいらした時には、またご来場頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ショーチケット(2階席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Niclou
Great afternoon and night full of wonderful activities for both young and old. Wonderful entertainment and food. Absolutely recommend to anyone.
Thank you so much for your comment and feedback.Glad you and your guests had a wonderful time and hope you you guys return in the near future.
Mahalo,
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Niclou
Wonderful entertainment. Beautiful view of Waikiki. Nice food. Great night out with the family.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Lymarie
Friendly and helpful guide us at the airport and made sure out transportation was set she was awesome went above and beyond her duties descriptions by the way the lei was beautiful
Aloha Lymarie! Thank you for taking the time to send us a review! We are pleased that Jackie was successful with her greeting duties, and we hope that her awesome personality made your lei greeting that much more special! We hope you have a wonderful vacation and that we can have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future! Mahalo! -- Jesse I.
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| Packages: | Classic Kukui Nut Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/27 |
Reviewed by: はっち
I was attracted to the fact that it wasn't an ordinary show, so I made a reservation. I was really excited to see the impersonators of Michael Jackson and Celine Dion! However, I was disappointed that Lady Gaga, who was mentioned in the reviews, didn't show up. Since Elvis Presley is from a different generation, I couldn't really connect with him. I was unsure about including dinner, but we ended up just reserving seats.
Even from the second floor, you can enjoy the show enough, and I had the impression that having dinner in that place might be a bit too distracting, so in the end, I’m glad we chose this plan!
普通のフラショーではないところに惹かれて予約しました。マイケル・ジャクソンやセリーヌ・ディオンのそっくりさんにはテンション上がりました‼が、口コミにあったレディー・ガガは出てこなくて残念。。エルビス・プレスリーは世代ではないのでイマイチぴんとこず、、ディナー付か迷いましたが、私たちは席だけの予約にしました。
二階席でも十分楽しめるし、あの場所でご飯は少々落ち着かなさそうだな、、という印象で結果的にはこちらのプランでよかったです!!
Thank you very much for attending. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
ご来場いただきまして、誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。ハワイにいらした時には、またご来場頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ショーチケット(2階席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Alba
We had a marvellous experience on our Luao from beginning to end. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. We would highly recommend it to everyone. It is a must do activity in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Tonya Burkart
My daughter, grandkids and I had a great experience with Star of Honolulu. The show mesmerized my grandkids and the "conga line" gave party boat a new meaning. Would live to go this activity again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Russ
Was lots of fun . staff was great entertainment was awesome boat was very clean. Food was great
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/17 |
Reviewed by: みちゃこ
Michael's show was especially exciting and fun. The fire show was amazing too! I really enjoyed it!
マイケルのショーが特に盛り上がって楽しかったです。炎のショーもすごかったΣ(///□///)
たのしめました(^^♪
Thank you very much for visiting us. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again when you come to Hawaii.
この度は、ご来場頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、またご来場頂きます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ショーチケット(2階席) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Virginia
Your greater was great. Pleasant smiles from ear to ear. Stayed and talked to us, wasn't in a hurry to leave. Leis were fresh.
Aloha Virginia!
We very much appreciate you taking the time to write a review on our wonderful greeter. We were able to reference your order and our schedules with ease to find who it was and we are quite proud of the services of which they provided you. Thank you for letting us know, I'm sure the greeter will be elated that they were able to provide you a wonderful experience.
Mahalo Nui!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/01 |
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Thank you very much for your visit. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
ご来場いただきまして、誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。ハワイにいらした時には、またご来場頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。