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Dinner great waitress very overwhelmed. Service so so. Entertainment great as well

This is my fifth time in Hawaii, but this time I'm here with my daughter who is visiting for the first time, so when you think of Hawaii, you think of hula dancing. I wanted my daughter to experience the beauty of Hawaii, so I chose a rock fusion hula show. We opted for the buffet dinner, and to sum it up, we were very satisfied.

Around 6:00 PM, we went to the Royal Hawaiian Center on the fourth floor to exchange our vouchers for entry stickers, which we placed on our chests. While waiting near the entrance, we were already welcomed by hula dancing. After that, we were invited into the tent based on the stickers we had on our chests, where we were shown to our seats. We were asked if we wanted two types of welcome cocktails and whether we wanted alcohol or not. Those who looked young were asked to show their passports. In the U.S., it's not allowed to serve alcohol to anyone under 21, so it's necessary to carry your passport. My daughter is 23, but she was still asked to show hers.

When the time came, we toasted and went to get food from the buffet. There was a whole roasted pig and various other dishes, and I got a bit greedy and couldn't finish everything. The food was delicious, and we were thoroughly satisfied while enjoying hula dancing during the meal.

After finishing our meal, we were guided inside the building to move to the second-floor seating. If you go to the guide early, you can sit in the front row of the second-floor seats, which offers a great view and is a good deal. The show featured various styles of hula dancing, impersonators of Elvis and Michael Jackson, and it was a lot of fun. It was a great value. My daughter initially came with the mindset of just accompanying her dad, but she ended up enjoying the meal and the hula dancing, and she was very satisfied with the fun show.

I also thought that if my late mother had seen this show during our last overseas tour in Hawaii four years ago, she would have been even happier. In any case, I highly recommend it.

5回目のハワイですが、今回はハワイが初めての娘と一緒なのでハワイと言えばフラダンス。娘にハワイの良さを感じさせたいとロックと融合したロック:ア：フラショーを選びました。ビュッフェディナーを選びました。結論から言えば大満足でした。6:00頃会場のロイヤルハワイアンセンター4階に行ってバウチャーと入場シールを交換して胸に貼って入口付近で待っているとフラダンスをして早くも和ませていただきました。その後ビュッフェディナーの我々は胸に貼ったシールを見てテントに招き入れられそこで席に案内されて着席。ウェルカムのカクテル二種類とアルコール入りか？無しか？を聞かれて若く見える人はパスポートの提示を求められます。アメリカでは21歳以外だった？にはアルコールを提供してはならないので当然ですがパスポートは携帯しておくことが必要です。娘は23歳ですが当然？提示を求められました。やがて時間が来ると乾杯してブッフェの料理を取ります。豚さんのの丸焼きや色々有って私は欲張ってあれこれ入れて、少し食べきれませんでした。味もよくお食事しながらフラダンスを食事会場でしてくれて充分に満足出来ました。
食事が終わると建物内に誘導されて二階席に移ります。
早め早めに、誘導する人の元に行って食事も建物への移動もすれば二階席の最前列席に座れるので非常に見易くお得です。ショーも色々趣向を変えたフラダンス、エルビスのそっくりさんやマイケルジャクソンが時間をかけて色々出てくるので楽しかったです。お値打ちがあります。娘は当初はお父さんにお付き合い程度の意識で来ましたが、食事やその時のフラダンスで結構満足して、楽しいショーも見れて大満足していました。私も前回4年前のハワイは亡くなった母親と一緒の最後の海外ツアーでしたが、このショーを見せてあげれば更に喜んだだろうと想いました。ともかくお勧めです。

I participated in January! The staff on the boat were really great! However, it was too cold due to the season. It took a lot of determination to get into the sea. We saw a lot of turtles, and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun. I think we could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been better!

1月に参加しました！船に乗ってたスタッフさん方はすごいよかった！ただ季節もあって寒すぎました。海に入るのは気合いがいりました。
亀はほんとにたくさん見えて子どもは楽しそうにしてました。季節がよければもっと楽しめたなと思いました！

I think the show itself was enjoyable, so that was good! However, the meal was a bit different from what I had signed up for, which was a little disappointing! I believe crab was supposed to be included... The directions were unclear! I think it could have been prevented with some arrows!

ショー自体は楽しめたので良かったと思います!
食事は申し込んだ時とは少し違いがあったのでちょっとガッカリしました！カニが予定ではあったはずだったのですが…
案内が分かりにくかったです！矢印でも有れば防げたと思います!

This tour was really good, the tour guides were full of humour and fun stories to tell, the vehicles were comfortable and the tours well done. (Would've like just a -little- more time in some of the places (not a lot, just 2-3 more minutes maybe)).
But I would definitely recommend this full day tour to anyone, there's something for everyone at Kualoa Ranch.

VELTRA deserves praise too, I got a voucher from a friend and had trouble redeeming it, contacted VELTRA on Facebook and was told I had to call to book the tour and they would add my voucher. As I didn't have a working phone available they managed to transform the voucher into points and add them to my VELTRA account. I was then free to use it for this booking. Thank you for making it so easy for me :-)

It was great. The dancing was awesome and the food was great. One of the best Luau's I've been to.

It was great. The show was great and so was the food.

It was great. Very informative and professional tour guide. They were filming the movie Jumanji while we were at the falls.

After checking in at the pickup location, we received a paper with the schedule and order of today's activities, along with colored tape wrapped around our wrists. It seems there were many participants that day, as we took two buses. As we drove along the coast towards the North Shore for about 70 minutes, we could see pastures on the left, and soon we spotted the sign for Kualoa Ranch. In the pastures, there were cows, cows, and more cows, along with a cowboy on horseback, which heightened our excitement.

We were welcomed by staff playing the ukulele in front of the guest center and received explanations about the meeting points for each activity. After that, everyone participated in their chosen course. The meal was a simple buffet, and later the staff informed us that the chicken and pork were raised on the ranch. It seems that popular courses like horseback riding and the ATV tour fill up quickly, so it's best to make reservations early. If the weather isn't good (you'll need a change of clothes if it rains), the value of the experience diminishes a bit.

If you want to visit the filming locations, you need to join the movie set tour to see everything. Reviews mention that you can see some parts from the ATV and horseback riding, but we only caught glimpses. The movie set tour provides thorough explanations, and there are tours available in Japanese as well. At the Jurassic Park filming location, we got off the bus to take photos, and the staff helped take pictures with everyone's smartphones.

One downside is that while the restrooms are large, there are only two of them, so if you don't use them during the free time between tours (which is scheduled for 15 minutes), it can become quite a hassle. Be cautious!

ピックアップ場所で受付後 本日のアクティビティの時間と順番を記入された紙と手首に 色の着いたテープ巻かれバスで移動 当日は参加者多かったのか バス2台でした。海岸沿いに走りながらノースショア方向へ 約70分 牧草地帯が 左に見えてきたら クアロアランチの看板が 牧草には 牛 牛 牛そして 馬に乗ったカーボーイが 期待一気に高まります。ゲストセンターの前でウクレレ演奏するスタッフに迎えられ 各アクティビティの集合場所の説明受ける。あとは各個人が 選んだコース参加します。食事は簡単なバイキング
鶏肉と豚肉は 牧場で育てたものだと 後で スタッフが教えてくれまた。人気のコースは(乗馬やバギー)予約早めに しないと直ぐ 一杯になるらしい。天気が良くないと(もし雨なら着替え必要です)価値少し落ちます。映画の撮影場所に 行きたいのなら 映画撮影地ツアーに 参加しないと全部見られません。クチコミサイトでバギーからでも見える。乗馬からでも大丈夫とありましたが一部だけ 見えましたが 正解 撮影地ツアーは 説明もしっかりして 日本語ツアーもある。ジュラシックパークのロケ地では バスを降りて 写真撮影でき スタッフの方が 各自のスマホで撮影してくれた。難を言えばトイレは大きいのですが ２ヶ所しかないため 参加するツアーの空き時間(15分空いて組まれいます。)済ませないと 大変なことになります。要注意

I participated with my 3-year-old and 5-year-old children. The staff were very attentive, and we all had a great time! However, swimming with the dolphins was still a bit difficult for the kids, so we watched from the boat. Even for adults, it can be tough if you're not used to swimming. If you're confident in your swimming skills, it's amazing to see the dolphins swimming around up close multiple times!

There are also plenty of fun activities like slides, kayaking, cheeseburgers, and hula dancing! One suggestion would be to have smaller gear sizes available for the kids.

3歳と5歳の子供を連れての参加でした。
ずっと面倒見の良い方ばかりでみんなで楽しむことができました！！ただ、イルカと一緒に泳ぐのは子供達にはまだ難しかったです。船上で見ていました。
大人でも泳がなければならないので慣れていないとキツイです。泳ぎに自信があれば間近でイルカが何度も泳ぎ回るので最高です^ ^
それ以外にも滑り台やカヤック、チーズバーガーにフラダンスと楽しむポイントはたくさんです！！
注文としては子供達のギアのサイズももう少し小さい物を用意してほしいです。

It was a wonderful show! I had the buffet in a separate tent before the show started, and there were many delicious options. There was also a small hula show inside the tent.

It started to rain during the show, but there was a cover to keep us dry, so I wasn't worried at all. After the meal, we moved to a different location for the hula show.

After several performances, Elvis Presley made an appearance! Although I'm not from that generation, I think he must have looked just like him. The older audience members around me were cheering, and when he came down to the audience to shake hands with everyone, some people were even in tears.

After a few more performances, it was time for Michael Jackson. He also resembled the original quite well. Not just in appearance and voice, but also in performance, it must have taken a tremendous amount of effort.

I got to see the moonwalk too! I could only take still photos, so the pictures turned out a bit confusing, but it was truly amazing, and I highly recommend seeing it in person!

素晴らしいショーでした！
ビュッフェはショーが始まる前に別のテントで食べたのですが、種類も多く美味しかったです。テントの中でも小さなフラショーがありました。
途中で雨が降ってきたのですが、濡れないよう雨避けがされますので心配いりませんでしたよ。
食後、場所を移っていよいよフラショーです。
いくつかの演目の後、エルヴィス・プレスリーが登場！
世代ではないのですが、きっとそっくりだったんだと思います。周りで見ていた年配の方の歓声が上がっていましたし、客席に降りて一人ひとりと握手をしてくれた時には涙ぐんでいる方もいるほどでした。
その後またいくつか演目を挟み、今度はマイケル・ジャクソンです。こちらもよく似ていました。姿形や声のみならずパフォーマンスまで、となると、大変な努力だろうと思います。
ムーンウォークも見られました！撮影は静止画のみで動画が撮れなかったため、なんだかワケの分からない写真になっていますが…実際は本当に素晴らしかったので是非現地でご覧いただきたいと思います！

It was popular, and although the reservation was only for drinks and photos, it was amazing.
We were seated on the second floor, but the view was very good.
I was lucky to get photos and autographs as well.

人気があり、ドリンクと写真撮影のみの予約となりましたが、最高でした。
2階席でしたが、とても見やすかったです。
写真撮影やサインももらえて、ラッキーでした。

Boarding and seating were accomplished efficiently, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our wheelchair bound family member was accommodated.

The buffet appetizer table was disappointing over all. The fruit, pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, was almost tasteless. The cheeses were non-spectacular.

Our server was efficient, and he worked very hard to serve multiple tables. The entire wait staff is to be commended for their courtesy, hard work, and good service.

The entertainers were very enthusiastic and tried hard to please the guests. The jazz performances were the best part of the entertainment. The "wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Aloha" was very cheesy.

The drinks were good, and the salad, lobster, and steak were all better than I had expected. The food was quite tasty, and servings were plentiful.

We were greeted on arrival with some traditional Hawaiian Lei's and a photo with two of the show stars. We had a free drink on arrival and then sat down to get ready for the show. The people on the table were chatty and friendly. We were lucky to be the first table up for the buffet which was incredible, so much choice of food! The show started and was absolutely amazing, ending with a fire show! The rooftop view whilst the sun was going down was perfect and typical Hawaiian paradise. Absolutely loved it!

The overall experience was excellent, the people were friendly and the food was great, better than expected and they really fill you up with crab legs. Dislikes were bathroom locations being unclear and during fireworks people are everywhere to see the fireworks on one side of the boat and they smoke cigs in your face at the very top deck, gross.

Very convenient and pleasant cruise. Transportation was easy, staff was friendly, food was tasty, entertainment was entertaining. Very good date for a couple. Would reccomend to anyone looking for something to do for an evening.

The service was good, and the guide was knowledgeable, but it was necessary to be careful as there was light rain, making the ground muddy and slippery.

サービスはよくガイド担当者も博学で問題ないですが、小雨が降り足下がぬかるみ滑りやすいので注意が必要でした。

The crew was amazing and so was the tour. We honestly wanted to pay to do it again. The sandbar was so awesome and snorkeling was so much fun. It was the best experience we had on the island. The hamburger were great and hit the spot. Thanks again to our wonderful crew. It is a memory my whole family will cherish forever

I can't say enough about how amazing this crew is and how much fun we had!  The boat is so nice with two different net lounge seating areas at the front with seating space inside the cabin as well. We saw so many dolphins and the crew made everyone feel very comfortable snorkeling. They were also great with pointing out all of the different marine life that they found so we even got to see a couple of sea turtles! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a nice day out on the West side!

I participated for the first time on my honeymoon. At the buffet before the show, I enjoyed Hawaiian cuisine while listening to ukulele performances and singing. The show was more impressive than I had imagined, truly a fusion of rock and hula dance. The venue was quite lively, and I was entertained throughout. After it ended, I was able to take commemorative photos with the cast, making wonderful memories fitting for a honeymoon. I'm really glad I participated!

新婚旅行で初めて参加させていただきました。
ショーの前のビュッフェでは、ウクレレの演奏と歌を聴きながらハワイアン料理のビュッフェがいただけました。ショーは、想像以上に本格的で圧巻でした。まさにロックとフラダンスの融合です。会場もかなり盛り上がっており、終始楽しませていただけました。終わってからはキャストの方との記念撮影もでき、新婚旅行にふさわしい素敵な思い出作りが出来たので参加して本当に良かったです！

I joined on Friday because I wanted to see Manoa Falls, but the path was muddier than I imagined, and my shoes got covered in mud. Haha! The guide said they had never seen such a condition before! It turned out to be a great memory. The organic lunch was very delicious, and we ate it in a park with a view of Diamond Head!

マノアの滝を見たくて金曜日に参加しましたが、道中が想像以上に泥道で、靴が泥だらけになりました。笑
ガイドの方もこの状態は見たことない！というくらい凄い道で、それはそれで良い思い出になりました。
オーガニックランチはとても美味しく、ダイヤモンドヘッドの見える公園で食べました！

The location was fantastic. I chose the course, and it was very delicious. The staff were all kind and were grateful for taking photos with me multiple times! Alcohol and drinks are not included, so I paid for those separately at the store.

ロケーションが最高でした。コースにしました、とても美味しかった。そして、店員さんも皆さん親切で何度も写真撮影に応じてくれて有り難かったです！アルコールやドリンクはついてないので、その分のみお店で支払いました。

meal was very good, show was very good, tables for two were to close together.
We meat Japanese couple next to us that did not speak English
we talked all night with help of their phone translation app.
At the end of the night they were so happy someone talked to them, they invited
us to Japan to stay with them during the next Olympics

The guide took fun videos at the filming location of Jurassic Park, which was amazing! The lunch buffet was also delicious! The jungle exploration tour can be quite bumpy, so if you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some precautions like motion sickness medication.

ガイドさんがジュラシックパークのロケ地で楽しい動画を撮ってくれたりと最高でした！
ランチビュッフェも美味しかったです！
ジャングル探検ツアーは車がかなり揺れるので車酔いなどしやすい方は酔い止めなど対策した方がいいかもしれません。

On the day of participation, there were only four of us, so the shuttle bus was almost like a private charter. At the ranch, the local guide was able to teach us how to ride properly, thanks to the small group size. The scenery along the way was mountainous, but the view from the summit was amazing! The guide took plenty of photos at the top, and of course, it was free! There were no crowds at all, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing time.

参加当日は4人のみの参加でしたので、送迎バスはほぼ貸し切り状態
牧場でも、少人数ならでは現地ガイドさんに乗り方をしっかりと教えてもらえました
道中の景色は山の中でしたが、山頂からの景色は最高！
山頂でガイドさんが写真撮影をたくさんしてくれました。もちろん無料です！
人混みなど一切なく、のんびりとした時間を過ごせました

It was cloudy, but quite cold. Those planning to go at the end of the year should be careful. The water clarity was a bit murky, but when I looked in while snorkeling, I could see many fish swimming around.

曇りでしたが、かなり寒かったです。年末に行く方は注意してください。
海の透明度は少し濁りぎみでしたが、シュノーケリング時覗き込むと魚がたくさん泳いでるのが見えました。

The sandbar was quite cold in winter, with water levels up to an adult's waist.

I was able to see sea turtles!

Also, the hamburger for lunch was delicious.

I'm glad I was able to take a lot of photos.

サンドバーは冬に行くとなのか、大人の腰まで水位があり、めちゃくちゃ寒かったです。

ウミガメ見れました！

あとランチのハンバーガー美味しかったです。

写真もたくさんとっていただけてよかったです。

We signed up as a couple because we wanted to experience Hawaiian culture and we love music. We made a reservation for the second night, avoiding the first and last days based on information that suggested those days might be less reliable due to potential schedule changes. The location is the Royal Hawaiian Center, right in the heart of Waikiki, which is easy to find, and the staff at the reception spoke Japanese.

Right away, we enjoyed Hawaiian music and hula while having a buffet and cocktails in an outdoor tent. Then, it was finally showtime! Since the venue was separate, we moved with our drinks to the second-floor seating. We had a great view of the stage.

The show began with the Hawaiian Journey and live band performance, followed by a series of performers. Once the audience was warmed up, the Elvis and Michael show started. Both the singing and dancing were sharp and impressive. Elvis even came to the second-floor seats to offer hugs and handshakes, showcasing excellent service.

After that, we were treated to an impressive fire dance and a grand finale featuring all the performers. At the end, we took a two-shot photo with the hula dancers, Michael, and Elvis. The stage setup and timing were well thought out, making for a very fulfilling and enjoyable show. Elvis even gives autographs!

ハワイの文化を見てみたいのと音楽好きなので夫婦2人で申し込み。
3泊5日の日程で初日や最終日は避けたほうがいいという情報を見て(予定時間の前後がある為)確実に行ける2日目夜に予約。
場所はロイヤルハワイアンセンターでワイキキの中心地で分かりやすく、受付の人も日本語で対応。
早速、屋外テントでビュッフェとカクテルを頂きながらハワイアン音楽とフラを楽しめます。
そしていよいよショータイムの時間です!
会場は別となる為、ドリンクを持って移動。
会場の2階席に着きましたが、舞台とも良い距離感です。
オープニングのハワイアンジャーニー&バンド生演奏からはじまり次々と演者が入れ替わります。
会場が温まった頃にエルビス＆マイケルのショー。
歌もダンスもキレキレです。
エルビスは2階席にまで来てくれてハグ&握手してくれるサービスの良さ。
その後、見ごたえたっぷりのファイヤーダンスとグランドフィナーレで演者全員での締めくくり。
最後にフラのお兄さん&お姉さん&マイケル&エルビスとツーショット写真撮影。
舞台の装置､時間構成も工夫されており、とても充実した良いショーで楽しめました。エルビスはサインもくれるよ!

It was a very nice horseback riding session.
The view was great.
Maybe less hour might have been nice if you are a beginner because my bottom started to hurt the last 30 minutes. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and it was a nice time :)

When I arrived just before 5 o'clock, there was already quite a line. Since we were a group of seven, I was worried about whether we could sit together, but we were able to sit at the same table.
The food was delicious. Since we chose the cheapest plan, we only received one welcome drink, a Mai Tai, and after that, we could only get water, which was a bit disappointing.
The show was fun, but it felt quite touristy. I thought the show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was more authentic.
The location was good, and I think it's a nice place to enjoy a show in Waikiki.

5時ちょっと前に行ったらもうかなり並んでいました。7人グループだったので一緒に座れるか不安でしたが、同じテーブルに座れました。
ご飯は美味しかったです。一番安いプランだったので、飲み物がウエルカムドリンクのマイタイ一杯だけで、あとはお水しかもらえないのがちょっと残念でした。
ショーは楽しかったですが、かなり観光客向けという感じでした。ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターのショーのほうが本格的だと思いました。
場所もよく、ワイキキでショーを楽しむにはいいと思いました。