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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Fun First Time Family Activity

Reviewed by: Michelle Thompson

I brought my family to the luau since it was our first time to Hawaii. The dancers, musicians and fire knife dancers were very impressive. The food was abundant and pretty good. The weather cooperated, and it was a lovely evening.
Compared to other luau experiences I looked at, this one was affordable. However, I didn’t feel like the food was as good as it could have been. The chicken was good—but it was dark meat. The pork was tender but had little flavor. The dessert was cake with a few pieces of pineapple next to it. Pretty expensive for dinner and entertainment.
It was nice that two drink tickets for beer, wine or Mai Tais were included with each ticket and free water and juice were available to all.
It was fun that the cast came out afterwards so people could have their pictures taken with them.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/24
Activity Date: 2022/10/20

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Everything was really nice

Reviewed by: Erasmo

Everyone is super friendly and fun highly recommended

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/23
Activity Date: 2022/10/21

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

I’m very satisfied with their service , I recommend to everyone, very fun , good food , good service

Reviewed by: Azi

I’m very satisfied with their service , I recommend to everyone, very fun , good food , good service
Music, dance , food , all you need for fun night ,
Watching the sunset on the boat was amazing
Thank you for making a memorable time for us

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/22
Activity Date: 2022/09/29

Step Inside McGarrett’s House on Oahu - Exclusive Access Hawaii Five-0 Tour & Meet Cousin Flippa

GEWOON GEWELDIG

Reviewed by: IVETTE

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Packages: Lunch at McGarrett's
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/16
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Wonderful time

Reviewed by: Linda

Our servers at the event made a huge difference. Although busy, they were attentive to the guests.

Table setting was elegant. Flowers decorating the meals were beautiful. Didn’t enjoy the drinks as much. Lava flow did not taste right.

Loved the lobster and steak. Seating was great.
Fireworks were beautiful

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/23

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Worth it.

Reviewed by: Jordan

The dinner cruise is worth it. We had the crab legs, steak, and bbq chicken. The crab legs were a little small, but everything else was very tasty. I would recommend this activity and may do it again if I go back to Oahu. The entertainment was also great and enjoyable to watch. The staff on board was also friendly and attentive.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/25

Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour - Tickets and Transportation Included

Quick Tour

Reviewed by: Kara

Porbably could have seen a bit more if I had more time.

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Packages: [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/12
Activity Date: 2022/09/19

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Beautiful Evening

Reviewed by: Kara

The staff is really friendly! This luau made my families night :)

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/12
Activity Date: 2022/09/18

Budget-Friendly Pearl Harbor Shuttle with Reserved USS Arizona Memorial Tickets & Transportation

Didnt Secure Arizona

Reviewed by: Kara

Kinda felt lke the tour wasn't as great without Arizona.

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Packages: 09:45 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/12
Activity Date: 2022/09/18

Discover Pearl Harbor & Historic Honolulu - Afternoon Tour of USS Arizona Memorial and Downtown

Pearl harbor

Reviewed by: Larry

Driver/ Tour Guide was great. Knew his route and the points of interest.
Cannot say the excursion was what we expected. We did not get to see the Arizona even though we saw it in 2017, because the lines were too long. we were not told when we booked the excursion that the docks would be in repair. Apparently its omnly about the money. No service involved. We were told the Military was running the ticket sales. So, we booked this several months in advance and were told the tickets were purchased the day before. Great service. Again all about money with no delivery.

The Honolulu part was fine.

Would not recommend unless you are going to be upfront with the customer.

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Packages: Pearl Harbor City Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/11
Activity Date: 2022/09/12

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Great tour and great services

Reviewed by: Sam

I would recommend the tour to everyone great view of the city at night.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/08

Discover the Best of Oahu on a Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour with Waimea Valley & Local Lunch

Juicy Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: TomAzz

Well, we didn't start off on time due to an unavoidable traffic issue. Once Juicy showed up the trip began and he kept us rolling in the aisles with funny stories and excellent information about the sights. Did I mention that Juicy made up for arriving late? Each stop was awesome and he went out of his way to make it just that much more special. The lunch was some yet delicious. I feel bad because I actually forgot his real name. The only name we got familiar with was Juicy. What a sweet and funny man. I really connected with him. Glad we took this tour.

  • Juicy and I

  • Byodo in Temple

  • Byodo in Temple Bell

  • Waimea Falls

  • Dole Plantation

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Packages: Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/08
Activity Date: 2022/09/15

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Views

Reviewed by: A Pham

The views were worth it. Didn’t really like the food. Opt out of photo as you will have time to go around the ship and take your own photos free of charge.

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/08
Activity Date: 2022/09/15

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

The full package!

Reviewed by: 4wells4rams

What an enjoyable evening! Beautiful view, nice cuts of meat prepared deliciously, fun entertainment and we met some wonderful people. What a small world, met some folks from a nearby city back home. Strongly encourage you to book a special night- no regrets!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/06
Activity Date: 2022/10/04

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

It was just okay.

Reviewed by: Laura

It was just okay. Boarding went quickly and was fairly organized. You weren't too crowded in the dining room, however it was HOT. They need fans. We were sitting on the sunset side on the outside and the sun was in my face the entire meal. Between the sun, heat and movement of the boat I was miserable. I don't normally get seasick, but combined with the extreme heat and lack of breeze I felt like crap. I couldn't wait to get up top where there was a breeze.
The buffet had what was advertised, but it was a minimal selection. In my opinion it left something to be desired, I didn't even eat one plate. The desserts were okay, the fruit was fresh. The wait staff was friendly and efficient.
We did have a spectacular sunset and it is amazing to see from the ship. We missed most of the entertainment because I needed to be up where there was a breeze but people seemed to be enjoying themselves. We went on Friday to see the fireworks. There were so many people topside that we couldn't stand on the side of the ship you needed to be on to watch them. (You want to be on the right side.) We wound up going back to our seats (2nd level) and had a perfect view of the end of the fireworks display. Overall I couldn't wait for the evening to end so I could get off the ship and get into the air conditioning. Personally I would not go again, but as I said a lot of people did seem to be enjoying themselves. I should mention, I'm not overweight, so that is not why I was so hot, they really need fans in those lower areas. Had I not been so miserable because of the heat I may have had a better experience.

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/03
Activity Date: 2022/09/30

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Marcella

We went on a Friday for the fireworks. Everything from the food entertainment show and service was over and beyond. Would highly recommend! The sunset was absolutely beautiful.

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/02
Activity Date: 2022/09/30

Step Inside McGarrett’s House on Oahu - Exclusive Access Hawaii Five-0 Tour & Meet Cousin Flippa

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Kim Watts

We had a magical time. Sean was fun & informative.
He showed us & told us lots of things about Hawaii 5-0.
And to meet Shaun Mokuahi Garnett was a bonus. Thankyou

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Packages: Lunch at McGarrett's
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/28
Activity Date: 2022/09/26

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Very touristy and packed. Must do ONE time experience

Reviewed by: Guam Companions

Go on a Friday to catch the Friday night fireworks sponsored by Hilton Hawaiian Village. Usually after dinner is done, and while the performers entertain, guests usually hangout by the side rail outside the dining area, or at the top deck to get good seating/viewing spots until the fireworks. Otherwise, food was mediocre good (we had the crab, steak, and mashed potatoes deal) and complimentary Mai Tai was too sweet with little to no alcohol. Dessert was brought out while guests were in the deck plates. It was between the boat cruise or a luau....we should've tried the luau.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/24
Activity Date: 2022/09/02

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Best night of my life

Reviewed by: Steven Burgess

Me and my girlfriend went to the star of Honolulu cruise dinner the last night on the island where everything changed, Captain Stephens can’t thank you enough for the honor of having him help me out with the proposal on the back of the ship on the top deck record our precious moments of now being engaged to the love of my life! Great food and great service all around amazing place, will definitely come join the crew again!

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/24
Activity Date: 2022/08/29

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Fantastic-Awesome-Impressive !!!! Top Recommended Luau..

Reviewed by: MomoBme

The Luau show is Stupendous especially on stage. All daces are wonderful. Not too long and short enough to go with the story of the past.

-All show - perfect!
- Food - just ok

Overall, relaxing atmosphere and very much enjoyable.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/09/23
Activity Date: 2022/09/18

Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour - Tickets and Transportation Included

So much to learn!

Reviewed by: Brenda

First of all our tour guide Humu Humu was so cool! It was very interesting to hear his stories about the culture, his life background, and the history of the island. Pearl Harbor was absolutely beautiful and must be done if it's your first time in Oahu. The views there were very scenic and emotional. I would definitely do it again if I come back!

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Packages: [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/22
Activity Date: 2022/09/20

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

The show the remarkable!!!

Reviewed by: Contreras Family

Fun, lots of laughter, romantic, entertaining, and worth every royal dollar. The best Luau in the entire island. I recommended to go their your first night

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/20
Activity Date: 2022/09/18

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Great Dinner Sunset Cruise Experience

Reviewed by: Lisa G.

Totally enjoy the whole cruise! From the atmosphere, food, service and total entertainment was so enjoyable. My friends and I had a great time!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/19
Activity Date: 2021/10/30

Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour - Tickets and Transportation Included

Emotional and enlightening Tour

Reviewed by: Sparkhall

Firstly our open top tour bus turned up on time and we was warmly welcomed by our host Nani Popolo ( a real gem ) .
He gave us the good news straight away , that we had tickets for the Arizona memorial ( no stand by queue's for us ) .
Nani gave us in depth information throughout the day and was always on hand for photo's etc . His humour and song covered the many different age groups and genre's aboard.
The Arizona , Missouri and Oklahoma sites were all as memorizing as each other , in their own different ways .
This trip was a bucket list item for my 65th birthday , we travelled from the UK for it . Our tour was worth every penny .

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Packages: [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/09/19
Activity Date: 2022/08/25

Discover the Best of Oahu on a Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour with Waimea Valley & Local Lunch

E Noa Circle Oaho tour

Reviewed by: Jayne and Ricky

We did a whole island, 8 hr tour of Oahu with Ciso! We was the best! He made the day so wonderful. He is well informed and each stop was great! I’d take any tour he does again! He made the entire bus laugh! Thank you Ciso for a great day! Mahalo!

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Packages: Ko Olina Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/18
Activity Date: 2022/09/16

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Yummy Dinner

Reviewed by: Kara

Went for our anniversary and had a blast, good music, good food, nice service!

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Packages: Casual Star Dinner: 3-Course Crab Leg, Steak & BBQ Chicken & One MaiTai Cocktail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/09/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/11

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

3 star course meal and cruise with live entertainments

Reviewed by: Louise

Great welcome on ship, platters were waiting and salad, great entertainment and staff. The lobster was not what i am used to, so would not select this option again.Was beautiful and seeing the fireworks out in the sea was amazing. Would go again and highly recommend.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/12
Activity Date: 2022/08/19

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Lovely time

Reviewed by: Cevallos

Súper recommended, the Chief is a naturally funny person in a very sane way. He talked about family and tge importance of it, also shared some info about different Polynesian Islands. ❤️

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/07

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Best Luau in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Jenna B

The experience from the beginning to the end was immaculate. The food was great! The show was hilarious and very entertaining! The lei they greet you with is beautiful and handmade just for you! The Mai Tai? GREAT! 10/10 recommend going and seeing Chief’s Luau if you are looking into doing a luau. You and whoever you’re with will love it!

  • Pineapple Drink 10/10

  • Pig Roast

  • Couples pictures in front of the waterfall!

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/07

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Wonderful evening to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary with some of our closest friends!

Reviewed by: Michelle

We have always wanted to take a dinner cruise, and very pleased we chose this one. Great time, the singer was very nice. Entertainment was good.
food was served right away and was very good.
Overall we would choose this cruise again.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/06
Activity Date: 2022/08/27
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