All Reviews for Food & Dining Experiences

On the last day of my trip, I wanted to feel a bit luxurious and wrap up my enjoyable memories. As expected from 5STAR! The course dinner was very delicious (^.^). The sunset and the lights of Waikiki from the sea were as beautiful as jewels! The stylish atmosphere with jazz will surely create unforgettable memories with my loved ones.

旅の最終日にちょっとリッチな気分で楽しい思い出の締めくくり。
さすが5STAR！コースディナーの味もとても美味しくいただきました(^.^)
サンセットも海上から見るワイキキの灯も宝石みたいなキレイさ！
JAZZでオシャレな雰囲気は大切な方との生涯忘れられない思い出になると思います。

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

On the last day of my stay in Hawaii, I chose to participate in a dinner and hula show curated by Michel's! The pickup was not at the hotel entrance but next to the bus stop, which made me a bit anxious, but they arrived on time, and I was able to board safely. It was a good decision to take the tour since it took a while to reach the hula garden via the highway.

When we arrived at the hula garden, a hula girl welcomed us with a shell lei. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but the dinner location offered a wonderful view surrounded by a lake and mountains. Since we had some time before dinner, we enjoyed taking photos and making bracelets with ti leaves!

The much-anticipated dinner was indeed delicious, as expected from a Michel's curated experience, and I was very satisfied. During dinner, I was able to feel the essence of Hawaii while watching the hula dance up close. The fire show towards the end of the performance was very powerful and exciting! At the end, I was invited by a hula girl to try a hula lesson. I found it more challenging than it looked, and I realized that hula dance has great depth!

There were Japanese staff members at the hula garden who provided information about Hawaii. They were very lovely women! The meal and the atmosphere were so pleasant that time flew by! On the way back, I was taken back to the original pickup location. I had the best night on my last day ♡ I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is considering it!

Hawaii滞在最終日はミッシェルズ監修ディナー&フラショーを選び参加しました！
ピックアップはホテルエントランスではなく、
バスストップの横だったので少し不安でしたが
時間どおりお迎えに来ていただき無事に乗車することが出来ました。
フラガーデンまでは高速に乗り時間がかかるので、ツアーにして正解でした。
フラガーデンに着くとフラガールがシェルレイをかけてくれお迎えをしてくれました。
この日はあいにくの曇り空でしたが、ディナーの場所は湖と山に囲まれた素敵な景色が広がっているところでした。ディナーまで少し時間があったので写真を撮ったり、ティーリーフでブレスレットを作ったりして楽しく時間を過ごしました！
お待ちかねのディナーは流石ミッシェルズが監修しているだけのことがあり、とても美味しくいただくことができ満足しました。
ディナー中、フラダンスを間近で見てHawaiiを感じる事ができました。ショーの終盤のファイアーショーは、とても迫力があり興奮しました！最後にはフラガールに誘われフラレッスンを受けてみました。見ているより実際にやってみると難しく、フラダンスは奥が深いなぁと感じました！フラガーデンには日本人のスタッフがいらっしゃってHawaiiの情報などを教えて下さいました。とても素敵な女性スタッフの方でした！！お食事、その場の雰囲気がとても良くあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました！帰りも最初にピックアップしていただいた場所まで送ってもらいました。最終日最高の夜を過ごす事が出来ました♡是非、迷われている方はこちらのツアーをオススメします！

Such a fun and memorable experience! We first stopped at the sandbar and played volleyball. The volleyball was actually so fun even if you have never played! The lunch was good and filling and offer beer and other choices of beverages. After that, we headed to the coral reef and spent about an hour there swimming and enjoying the fish! We say sea turtles and manta rays from afar which was unforgettable. Overall, highly recommend this fun experience for everyone!

I thoroughly enjoyed a full day walking around the Polynesian Cultural Center, being introduced to the different cultures, learning history, watching free performances, and buying HI things for family back home. The buffet dinner was outstanding with excellent, friendly service from staff.

The best part was the "HA Breath of Life" show. I've seen Broadway in NY and a show in the west end of London, and this show as just as good, maybe even better as it revolves around true cultural experiences for the audience to witness. I actually got tear-upped more than once. I hope many other will get the opportunity. It was worth every penny and the late bus ride back into Honolulu.

Luau was amazing
Food was amazing
It’s just a shame that you guys didn’t pick us up.
Had to get a taxi to the show which was lucky we found one that could take my husbands mobility scooter.
Made some phone calls to complain and sent an email to complain
We were promised a ride back to hotel on bus.
The hostess on the bus on the way was very rude to us
We did receive a small refund which we will grateful for.
Just a suggestion (which I did mention in my emails) for future tours. That maybe your host on the buses actually go and check with all persons that may be waiting by the pickup point or little further away from pickup point. You are dealing with tourists and not everyone will know where the exact pickup points are. Also in our case have the actual name of the tour in front window of bus. Our bus did not have this. Otherwise we would like have know. The host for our tour actually started walking down towards where we were standing but turned back around half way down. She would have seen my husband was in a mobility scooter and would i assume have this information written on your paperwork.

The cruise was amazing
Food was delicious
My husband was in a mobility scooter and we were told by your company that he could not use it as weighed too
Much so had to hire a wheelchair.
When got on the bus we mentioned it to the star of Honolulu host and she said we did not need to do that. So maybe for any future customers you could check your information first.

We participated as a couple! Since it was my husband's birthday, we wanted to have a delicious meal that would also be memorable, so we chose this tour.

The shuttle was so comfortable that I ended up sleeping the whole way. We had about an hour before the show started, but the staff took our photos together and we were able to enjoy drinks beforehand, so the time flew by. I had seen reviews before and honestly wanted to relax without participating in games or activities, so it was great that there was no pressure to join in.

I appreciated being able to borrow insect repellent spray.

The first half featured hula dancing, and the final performance with fire was amazing. The hula dancing was a bit long, so it could have been shortened a little. The food was served at just the right timing. It turned out to be a memorable dinner.

夫婦2人で参加しました！
夫の誕生日ということもあり、美味しくて思い出にも残る食事にしたいと思いこちらのツアーを選びました。

送迎車ではずっと寝てしまうほど快適でした。
ショーが始まるまで1時間ほどありましたが、係の方がツーショットを撮って下さったり、ドリンクも先に飲めたりであっという間でした。
以前口コミを見ていて、ゲームやアクティビティは正直参加せずのんびりしたいなと思っていたので、強制参加のような雰囲気はなく良かったです。
虫除けスプレーを借りられるのが有り難かったです。

中盤くらいまではフラダンスで、最後に炎のパフォーマンスで素晴らしかったです。
フラダンスの時間が長かったので、もう少し配分が少なくても良かったです。
料理もちょうどいいタイミングで運ばれてきました。
思い出に残るディナーになりました。

The dinner cruise on Star of Honolulu was awesome. The crew were very welcoming and efficient. The dancers were terrific-we really enjoyed them and how close to the audience they were. But the food was the best part. Crab legs, beef and chicken with all the trimmings. Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.

One of the joys of going to Hawaii is being able to see Presley. I have been a big fan since he was alive. I got to see him again this time. From a distance, this Presley looked quite similar to him. His physique, voice, and singing were nearly perfect. The venue was at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, which is close to the hotel, and even better, there is a food court on the second floor of this building where we had dinner. He sang six songs, including "Blue Hawaii" and "My Way." His show can't be seen without going to Las Vegas, but this one is not inferior; at the end, you can take a photo together. I highly recommend it.

ハワイに行く一つの楽しみは、プレスリーに会えることです。彼が生きている頃から、大のファンでした。今回も会えました。今回のプレスリーは遠目には顔もよく似ていました。体形、声、歌も満点に近い存在でした。会場は　ロイヤルハワイアンショッピングセンターにあり、ホテルから近くであり、さらにいいことはこの建屋の2階にはフードコートがあります、ここで夕食を済ませて行きました。ブルーハワイ、そして最後にマイウェーなど6曲も歌ってくれました。彼のショーはラスベガスに行かないと見れませんが、ここはそれに引け劣りません、最後には一緒に写真も撮ってくれます。おすすめです。

The Luau was amazing, food was great and the entire show was so entertaining!! Me and my partner had a great time. I definitely recommend!

Enjoyed the day very much. Dinner was very good with so many choices - not just your average luau food. The Show itself was worth the price of admission. Our seats were so close to the stage we could feel the heat from the torches. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour to future Honolulu visitors.

Can't say enough. From beginning to end. Easy pickup and drop off from location in Waikiki,
The whole experience from the friendly, accommodating staff. The hot off the grill burgers hit the spot .
Wanted to go s second time before leaving the island, but ran out of time.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Definitely book this one.
Mahalo to the crew

It was a tour where we could casually enjoy the unique nature of Hawaii. My wife has had a bit less stamina since she was in a wheelchair for about ten months a few years ago, but we are grateful for the support from the very energetic staff member, Tomomi! When you come to Hawaii, this kind of nature also helps detox your mind. I highly recommend this! Tomomi, keep up the great work!

ハワイならではの大自然を気軽に楽しめるツアーでした。家内が数年前に車椅子を10ヶ月ほど乗っていた関係で多少体力が少ないのですが、とっても元気なスタッフのトモミさんがサポートしてくれて感謝！ハワイに来たら、こんな大自然が心のデトックスもしてくれます。これもおすすめ！トモミさん、これからも頑張ってね！

Great place, second time I go there. Pretty spot quiet and peaceful with a lot of activities such as jenga, ping pong etc. They also have cool activities.
Highly recommend

It was a great experience! The activities were fun and educational! Great family environment! Wonderful performances, amazing performers, good food and drinks! The best activity and experience on our vacation! You have to go!

My husband and I had a good time on the cruise. The food was good and the show was fun!

You know how you can never quite describe the atmosphere, moments and beauty of something? That was this experience. From a long distance traveler- this was once in a lifetime. Tell everyone you know and bring them with you. 10/10.

We enjoyed a dinner curated by Michel's while overlooking the breathtaking Ko'olau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay at the Kahaluu Fishpond! The homey atmosphere was impressive, and we were constantly moved by the incredible dancers performing right in front of us! The activities, including making tea leaf bracelets, tattoos, and hula lessons, were all first-time experiences that were so much fun. Every dish in the dinner course was delicious, and our driver was kind and safely transported us both ways. Reina, who managed the operations, was also very thoughtful. Thank you all for a wonderful evening!

絶景のコオラウ山脈とカネオヘベイに囲まれたカハルウフィッシュポンドを眺めながらミッシェルズ監修のディナーとフラ＆ファイアーダンスを楽しませていただきました！アットホームな演出が印象的で、素晴らしいダンサーの皆様がすぐ目の前で踊って下さるショーに終始感動しておりました！アクティビティのティーリーフブレスレット、タトゥーやフラレッスンも初めての体験でとても楽しかったです。ディナーコースも全皿美味しくいただきましたし、ドライバー様も往復安全運転で親切に送迎して下さり、オペレーションを仕切って下さったレイナさんのお心遣いもとても素敵でした。皆様素晴らしい夜を誠に有難うございました！

I arrived a little early, and the staff greeted me, allowing me to take photos with the hula dancers, enjoy the ukulele, and have some drinks. The food was delicious as well. I think it would be nice to have a bit more Hawaiian cuisine. The show was wonderful, and I had a great time. I was seated in the second row, center, so I could see the performers' expressions clearly. I was also able to take a photo with Michael and Elvis at the end. It was a different kind of enjoyment compared to the hula show at the Hilton.

少し早めに到着しましたが、受付の方に声掛けいただき、フラダンサーとの写真撮影・ウクレレ・飲み物などの対応を受けました。
食事も美味しかったです。もう少しハワイらしい料理が多いと良いかなとは思います。
ショーもすばらしく楽しく過ごせました。場所も２列目真ん中で表情まではっきりと見えました。
マイケル･エルビスとも最後に写真を一緒にとれました。
ヒルトンのフラショーとは違う楽しみ方ができ楽しめました。

I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!

A couple in their 70s has experienced Hawaii several times in the past and is well aware of its charm. However, they have recently become more aware of their declining physical strength and decided to enjoy one last trip to Hawaii while they are still able to move around.

In previous trips, they prioritized visiting various tourist spots, and the only show they had seen was over a decade ago at the Polynesian Cultural Center. This time, they considered revisiting the center for its grand show, but due to the distance, they learned that there was a show very close to their hotel in Waikiki and decided to sign up for it on a whim.

To their surprise, the show turned out to be quite professional, featuring not only beautiful hula and intense Polynesian dances but also performances by impersonators of the late popular stars, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. They realized that if this were the real deal, it would be incredibly difficult to obtain tickets even for a hefty sum, and they both agreed on that.

After the show, there was a meet-and-greet with the artists and a photo opportunity, which added to their experience. On the way back to the hotel, they felt that just being able to see such a show made the trip to Hawaii worthwhile, and they were very satisfied, especially when his wife showed off a photo of herself with the beloved "Presley."

70歳代の夫婦、ハワイ旅行は過去にも何度か体験してハワイの魅力を十分認識しておりますが、最近とみに体力の衰えを自覚するようになり、身体が動くうちにもう1度、と今回が最後のつもりでハワイ旅行を楽しんで来ました。
数年前までは、ハワイの色んな観光スポットを巡ることを優先していた関係で、ショーを鑑賞したのは10数年前の「ポリネシアカルチャーセンター」でのショーが1度きり。
今回の旅行でも、久し振りにそこを訪れて豪華ショーを鑑賞しようかとも思ったのですが、距離的にちょっときつかったので、ワイキキの宿泊ホテルからすぐ近くでもショーがあるのを知り、ちょっと覗いてみようかと軽い気持ちで申し込みました。
ところが、これがなかなか本格的なショーで、華麗なフラや激しいポリネシアンダンスだけでなく、今は亡き人気スター、エルビス・プレスリーやマイケル・ジャクソンのそっくりさんの歌やパフォーマンスまであって、しかもそれを中央前方のVIP席で鑑賞できるなんて、これが本物だったらン十万払ってもチケット入手は困難だろうなと家内とも納得し合ったりもして。
またショーが終わっての帰りには、出場アーティストたちとの握手会や記念撮影サービスなどもあって至れり尽くせり。
こんなショーを観れただけでも、ハワイに来た甲斐があったよね、とホテルへの帰り道、あこがれの"プレスリー"との２ショット写真を私に見せながら大満足の家内でした。

We participated as a couple. We were unsure which tour to join, but we were drawn to this one because of the dinner course supervised by Michel, which we wanted to try at least once, the hula dance show we definitely wanted to see, the free transportation, and the appeal of it being held in the quiet area of Kaneohe.

The shuttle bus was spacious and comfortable. The mountain range visible from the bus was breathtaking.

Once we arrived, before the meal and show began, we had time to make tattoo stickers, weave leaves to create bracelets, and take a walk while enjoying some beer, which made for a fulfilling experience.

The meal was generous in portion and delicious, meeting our expectations. It included two alcoholic drinks, which was more than enough. We were seated at a table for four and had the opportunity to chat and interact with newlyweds from Germany, which added to our enjoyment. The hula dance and the fire show right in front of us were fantastic.

The staff were very kind, and their engaging conversation added to the fun atmosphere. It became a wonderful memory of Hawaii.

夫婦２名での参加でした。
どのツアーに参加するか迷いましたが、一度は食べてみたいミッシェルズ監修のディナーコースと是非観てみたいフラダンスショー、送迎無料に、静かなカネオへで開催という魅力に惹かれこちらのツアーに決めました。
送迎車のマイクロバスは、ゆったりと座れ快適でした。バスの中から見える山脈は絶景でした。
到着し食事とショーが始まるまでは、タトゥーシール、リーフを編んでブレスレットを作ったり、ビールを飲みながら散歩し写真撮影の時間もあり、充実した時間でした。
食事はボリュームもあり期待通りの美味しさでした。アルコール2杯付きで十分な内容でした。４名掛けの席でドイツからの新婚さんと一緒にお話ししたり交流もでき、楽しむことがでしました。フラダンスや目の前で観るファイヤーショーも最高でした。
スタッフの皆さんもとても親切で、トークも楽しく、盛り上げていただきました。
とても素敵なハワイの思い出になりました。

I would do this again and again, the crew is wonderful and energetic just great people to spend the day with! Volleyball, burgers, snorkeling oh my!

Easy entry process, meet by dance troop and greeted by crew member. Scored a very nice table by the window. Staff were warm and friendly and our first free drink was delivered promptly. Food was good and plentiful and stayed out as long as people kept going up. Show was as expected with all staff taking part. We did the fireworks night which was fab. Only real complaint was with the Sunset, the sun didn't com out to play :).
We enjoyed the evening thank you

I was impressed by the packed program. I enjoyed a delicious buffet and had a great time at the show. The appearances of Elvis and Michael allowed me to take a trip down memory lane to my younger days.

盛りだくさんのプログラムに感動。美味しいビュッフェもたっぷり頂き、ショーも大いに楽しめました。エルビスやマイケルの登場で、若い頃にタイムスリップできました。

First, we had a meal and then enjoyed a hula dance. The food was delicious. My 7-year-old son was having a great time experiencing the hula dance. After that, there was a show. At first, it was entertaining, but while I know Michael from the impersonation contest, I didn't recognize the other person, so I couldn't find it funny, just noting that he had a lot of chest hair. It felt like an unknown guy was singing while showing off his chest hair. My son was fast asleep.

We ended up here because the boat got lost, but my son said he preferred the boat. For people in their 20s and 30s, the characters might feel too outdated. It just becomes a situation where you keep listening to old music you don't know.

It felt like tracing the history of Hawaiian music. Both my son and husband said the fire show was amazing.

最初お食事してフラダンスをします。
料理は美味しいです。
7歳の息子が楽しそうにフラダンス体験をしていました。
あとはショー。最初は面白かったのですが、
モノマネ大会マイケルは知ってますが、もう1人は知らないので、胸毛が凄いくらいで面白いと思えませんでした。
知らないおじさんが汗を書いて胸毛を出した歌ってるってなります。
息子は爆睡していました。

船が迷ってこちらにしましたが、
息子は船が良かったと言っていました。
20代30代の人は人物が古すぎて微妙かと。
まず誰やねんって知らない昔の音楽をただただ聞き続ける事になります。

ハワイの歴史音楽を辿っていくみたいな感じです。
ファイヤーショーは息子も夫もすごいといっていました。

We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.

Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.

I thought the male server was wonderful with his passionate service towards the store and his work. A few hours before my visit, I had eaten shaved ice, so I was quite full. I checked with a Japanese staff member if I could take my food home, and they wrapped it beautifully. The next day, I warmed it up at the hotel and enjoyed it deliciously.

テーブル担当の男性がお店や仕事への愛が溢れる接客で素晴らしいと思いました。来店数時間前にシェイブアイスを食べた為、お腹がいっぱいになってしまい持ち帰りできるか日本人スタッフの方に確認したところ綺麗に包んでいただき翌日ホテルで温めて美味しくいただきました。

I made a reservation for a date without checking the tide levels, but it turned out to be just when the tide was coming in, and the water level at the sandbar was around my waist. Last time it was about ankle-deep, so I felt a bit disappointed and reduced my rating by one star.

You can check the tide levels at <https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart>. However, compared to the last time when the weather was mixed with rain, this time there were more sunny intervals, so I felt like I got a bit of a revenge on that front.

The tour I participated in last time had a lot of marine activities, but this time I was mainly looking forward to the BBQ hamburgers. The patties grilled on the BBQ set on the boat were delicious. As for activities, I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling. I was able to choose not to wear a life jacket for snorkeling, which allowed me to enjoy skin diving (the last tour required a life jacket). I also encountered a lot of sea turtles.

A local staff member asked if my wife was a local, but at first, I didn’t understand what was being said, which was a bit amusing.

潮位を確認せずに行ける日程で予約しましたが、結果はちょうど潮が満ちてくる時間帯で、サンドバーでの水位は腰のあたりでした。前回は踝くらいだったので、残念な感じで星一つ減。
潮位は、<https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart> とかで調べられます。
しかし、前回の天気は雨混じりだったのに比べると今回は晴れ間が多かったので、そこはリベンジできたかな。
前回参加したツアーはマリンアクティビティが豊富でしたが、今回のツアーはBBQハンバーガー目当て。船上のBBQセットで焼かれたパテが美味いこと。
アクティビティとしては、ビーチバレーとシュノーケリングを楽しみました。シュノーケリングはライフジャケットを付けないのも選択できたので、私としてはスキンダイビングも出来て楽しめました(前回のツアーはライフジャケット必須だった)。ホヌにも沢山遭遇することが出来ましたし。
ロコのスタッフから、私の妻はロコなのかと訊かれたのですが、最初何を言われているのか解らなかったのは御愛嬌。