Reviewed by: AJ Black
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a beautiful, fun, living museum. Pacific Island Native people use songs and traditional dances to tell the stories of their culture. They have reverence for the Islands and also have fun showing the beauty and fun of their heritage. We visitors are referred to as “Family”. We are made to feel very welcome and are invited to participate in crafts, dance and games with the Island people. The Buffett and the show are wonderful. Thank you!!!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Love to travel
Trinity and Roxy where amazing. Very informational tour around the whole ranch. Feeding the cows was a plus. Being able to have a picnic at the top with amazing views is just the best.
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| Packages: | 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Tao Luau is the best outstanding food. Staff are friendly and welcoming
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Matt soto
That was an amazing luau! Definitely will have to do it again! The food was delicious and the performances were awesome!
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/03 |
Reviewed by: NicolePhillips
So much fun an great service! The food was really good too!
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| Packages: | Snorkel & Sandbar Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: CMG
We were not able to attend, one in our group was ill. Unfortunately, no alternate dates were offered so we lost our money. We were fortunate that some of the other excursions we booked were willing to accommodate changes.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Megan Rish
The dolphin tour was so crowded and even though the guide was friendly and the people were very friendly there were just too many. Many people didn’t actually get to see the dolphins in the water and were being kicked with fins because of how crowded it was. We will not be doing that again unless there are less people.
Aloha Megan,
We are sorry to hear that you found the tour too crowded and will pass this feedback onto our operations management. We have modified operations this month so that we are better dispersing guests between tours available. We are also actively researching for the optimal passenger count that allows us to serve as many guests as possible who dream of swimming with dolphins while still prioritizing safety and comfort. We hope this helps to demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction. Mahalo and aloha!
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/10 |
Reviewed by: KMcKay
While we enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center overall, this day was entirely too long for our taste. There really wasn't much to do at the center to fill up our time, so we just sitting around waiting for the Luau dinner. And, the gift shop is on the other side of the entrance, so we couldn't even shop to kill time, which we would have loved to do.
The Luau was delicious, especially the welcome drink in the pineapple. And, the show was fantastic, but we were tired of being there all day.
So, if you want to waste a full day in paradise with not much to do, then this is the excursion for you.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Manav George
Great place for horseback riding.Really nice and friendly people and the trail was also good. Even the bathrooms were super clean.Would do it again !.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Andrew
We had a wonderful experience at Captain Bob’s Sandbar Cruise. The entire staff was very friendly and made sure everyone had a good time. The guy who gave everyone instructions (forgot his name) was very friendly and hilarious to listen to. We got to play on the sand bar for an adequate amount of time, had some burgers, saw some sea turtles, snorkeled, and saw a huge coral reef. Overall a very memorable and fun part of our trip. My only regret was because so much was included I forgot to bring my wallet so I couldn’t tip them! Maybe next time. Thanks for the wonder memories!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Billy and Janet Lo
A lot of side scenes to visit. A perfect tour guide with excellent knowledge and experienced.
Shrimp lunch is very tasteable. Timing control is perfect. It is a very enjoyable day.
Bus is comfortable and clean. Driver is very nice and safety driving with paitent to wait for the people. It was a hot day and suggest to supply a bottle of water to each person in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Reviewed by: gw/cw
HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS NICE TO LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AT OUR OWN PACE. SPENT THE WHOLE DAY THERE. THE LUAU AND BUFFET WAS STUNNING. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TIME. THE SHOW WAS ALSO AWESOME.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Mae
I highly recommend this tour, felt very family oriented and chill. The staff on board were super friendly. The tour goes to three destinations, first the sandbar, then turtle watching, and snorkeling. Each stop was the perfect amount of time. I would definitely do this again if I had the chance.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Yuehan
We had a great time. The crew member are helpful and friendly. The boat is clean and well maintained.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Natalie P.
Doing things during COVID-19 can be a real pain in the butt, but the organizers for Chief’s Luau made it very easy. This show is awesome! The Chief is so funny & warm, & you can tell he’s a good guy. The food was delicious, but I wish that some things were a little warmer, like the noodles & the sweet potato bread. I recommend going through the customization line, since you can just tell them you don’t want the fish or the chicken or whatever. The show was fun & entertaining & I think it’s worth every dollar I paid! I would totally see it again.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Armstrong
We had a great time, and the crew was awesome! Sandbar and snorkeling was very cool!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Joe V
We had the best time on the Captain Bob snorkel tour. The sand bar they took us to was awesome to just hang out and get acclimatted to everything. The food was good and the actual snorkel location was pretty great. All the equipment was sanitized and if you wanted you could use your own stuff or buy a set from them.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Selene Rubio
Amazing views, friendly guides, smooth rides.
I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m so glad I chose Gunstock Ranch I can’t
Wait to return again!
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Alex
I'm so glad we took this tour. It was one of the most fun and memorable moments of our Hawaii trip.
Sandbar was amazingly beautiful, the crew was friendly and fun, lunch was simple but delicious, and several sea turtles welcomed us... I can't think of anything bad about this tour because everything was perfect!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Samantha R
We had such an amazing time! We brought our 6 month old baby and still had a blast! The tour was so fun and the guides were amazing. I’d 100% recommend this to anyone
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Krys C
So happy we chose Captain Bob’s sandbar and snorkel Tour … the crew, the views, the experience… it was all AMAZING!! The crew was very attentive and when we went out to snorkel, the water was a little choppy, they made sure to come over and help anyone that looked like they needed even a little bit of help! The water volleyball at the sandbar was also super fun!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Another Ohana!
We celebrated my sisters 50th Anniversary on board. It was fantastic!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Gabby
Recommend it! The staff is amazing and the tour is overall awesome.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Annette
It was the last night of our Hawaii vacation and the cruise was beautiful! The food was very good and the sunset was just breathtaking! Our waiter, Denny, made sure we had everything we needed. He took care of all of his other tables with the same attentiveness. The performers were truly professional. And my daughter said "Yes" when her boyfriend asked her to marry him!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr & Mrs Niles
Amazing hospitality!!! What a wonderful family that just wants to serve. Loved every minute of the dancing and music. Food was delicious and authentic. Thank you for having us.
Aloha and mahalo Mr. and Mrs. Niles for giving us a great review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed every bit of the luau. Good to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you, hope we'd see you guys soon and enjoy the dancing, music, and performances again!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/08 |
Reviewed by: CLM
We had a fantastic day with Capt. Bob's crew. The boat was clean and well kept and it wasn't crowded. The staff was great in taking care of us and feeding us. All around a great trip. Will definitely book with them again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Ivona
We did a quick Hawaii trip from Dallas over the Labor Day weekend 2021 and only had 4 days, so our time for excursions was limited, however we are so glad we decided to do Captain Bob's Kanehoe Sandbar excursion.
The crew was super friendly and helpful, the boat ride was fun, with beautiful views throughout and the sandbar was an absolute highlight. The burgers & beer were good. During the snorkeling part we got lucky and see not only a ton of turtles (one swam right underneath us while we were snorkeling), but also a group of manta rays and of course tons of colorful fish.
Money very well spent for the value and experience received. If I could change anything at all, I would maybe spend a little more time at the sandbar itself and less time snorkeling, but that's just a personal preference - again, the tour was great. It could also be fun to offer this experience on certain days for adults only.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Ambra
We had a great time on this two hour cruise. Food portions weren’t huge but we’re delicious! Enjoyed the show and the music throughout. The package came with 2 drinks per person, and extra drinks were available for purchase. My only complaint would be the bus transportation - for some reason, our trip to the boat took forever…I think we were waiting on passengers that weren’t at the pick up spot, so this somewhat delayed our arrival. Otherwise-great time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Reviewed by: jennifer
The people were so friendly and funny and made the whole day amazing! 10/10
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Nikki J
It was out first time at a Luau & we had a wonderful time. It was such a great experience, the food was amazing & everyone was so friendly. We weren’t sure about it being at a water park but once you’re seated, you would never know it was a theme park. Definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
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Aloha Lee and mahalo for giving us a great review! Glad to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you and also enjoyed our company. We certainly hope to see you again soon!