Reviewed by: Laura
One of the best activities we went to on Oahu. The overall experience made a lifelong impression. America needs more Aloha!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We are two aunts who love Hawaii.
We participated in this tour where Japanese was not understood while we were learning English conversation.
We were the last to be picked up, and as soon as we got on the bus, the atmosphere was incredibly lively. Although we didn't understand the meaning, we had a great time.
We took photos with the dancers at the entrance, and those who wanted could buy them later, but since we didn't need the photos, I wish we could have skipped that part from the beginning. I felt a bit guilty for not buying them.
We participated in various performances, watched the show while having dinner, and the return bus was full of energy.
It was an experience unlike anything I had ever had before.
Thank you, our guide Poma'i.
I want to improve my English skills and participate again.
ハワイ大好きのおばさん二人です。
英会話学習中で日本語が通じないこのツアーに参加しました。
私たちが最後のピックアップで、バスに乗車したとたん中は凄い盛り上がりで、意味がわからなかったけれど楽しかったです。
入口でダンサーと写真を撮っり、ほしい人は後で買うのですが、私たちは写真はいらなかったので、はじめからスルーできたらよかったと思いました。買わないことにちょっと罪悪感が残りました。
いろいろなパホーマンスに参加したり、食事をしながらショーを見て、また帰りのバスも元気一杯。
今まで味わったことのない体験でした。
ガイドのポーマイさんありがとう。
もっと英語力を付けて、また参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I think this luau show is special. For those who want to spend a memorable Hawaiian night and enjoy the charm of the magnificent dances and spiritual Hawaiian hula, it will surely be a lifelong memory. The location is also fantastic; you can enjoy hula while being tickled by the pleasant sea breeze near the beach, listening to the sound of the waves, and watching the beautiful sunset glowing in vibrant orange.
What makes this show special is its location and atmosphere. You can't experience this in the middle of Waikiki. While being on Oahu, it has a neighborly vibe, and people from the mainland flock to participate in this show, which is said to be the most popular in Waikiki.
I really enjoyed conversing with a family from San Francisco that I met there. I will definitely participate again.
このルアウショーは特別だと思います。特別なハワイアンの夜の思い出を過ごしたい方、華麗な踊りとスピリチュアルなハワイアン・フラの魅力を堪能されたい方、一生の思い出に残すこと間違いなしです。ロケーションも、オーシャンフロント、鮮やかなオレンジ色に輝くきれいなサンセットを見ながら、波の音が聞こえるビーチのそばで、心地よい潮風にくすぐられ、フラを楽しむことができます。
このショーのスペシャルなところは、そのロケーションと雰囲気です。ワイキキの街中では絶対に味わえません。オアフに居ながらネイバーの雰囲気があり、本土の人もこぞってこのショーへ参加し、ワイキキの中では一番人気だそうです。
一緒になったサンフランシスコから来たという家族と会話も楽しむことが出来て本当に良かったです。また絶対参加します。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/30 |
Reviewed by: First Timer
This was my first time visiting the place.
We really enjoyed the dancing show but we were not too happy with the luau. We were expecting more traditional luau.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Although I was very unhappy about the seating arrangement, overall it was great.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: G & A
We had a great great time!!!
I would recommend this to everyone i know. It was all worth it. My partner and i enjoyed evey minute of it! The food was the bomb! We had 3 star which is a 5-course meal. i even took pictures of the food! Our server Rita was so nice, i always see her smiling and she was very attentive to us! It was so fun!
I will surely go back and this time i'm gonna bring my mom!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Cali Phan
What a great experience! I would do it again next time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: JFisher
This was our first Luau and we enjoyed it immensely. Our guide, Jackie, kept the whole group entertained during the bus ride to the luau.
We enjoyed all of the pre-meal activites, and thought mthe food was very good. The after dinner show was beyond our expectations.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Becky
My husband and I were celebrating our 20 year anniversary and we chose the Paradise Cove Luau. What a great choice we made! The food was great as well as the atmosphere. We had a wonderful time!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: dale
food was good, entertainment was good as well....having to manage crowds is difficult, the row by row eating process reminded me of being in school, not at a luau.
thanks
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/09 |
Reviewed by: MOESYN
FIRST TIME LUAU AND IT WAS GREAT!
A LOT OF ACTIVITIES, BEAUTIFUL DANCERS, GREAT FOOD!
FROM THE SHUTTLE BUS RIDE FROM WAIKIKI TO PARADISE COVE TO THE BUS RIDE BACK TO WAIKIKI.... EVERYTHING WAS GOOD TIMES!
"COUSIN JACKIE", BUS #3 WAS VERY COOL, WE HAD A BLAST : )
WILL DEFINITELY DO AGAIN!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great Show, Enjoyed the Venue....food not to great?
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Lisa T.
This was a very nice dinner cruise. It wasn't too long and it delivered on a great sunset.
The food was delicious too. We did the 1 Star package which came with crab legs, steak and mashed potatoes. Everything was better than I had expected it to be. It came with a complimentary Mai Tai which was also very good.
The Hawaiian music was good and the dancers were a lot of fun. My hubby and I got a really nice photo from them too.
I would recommend this to any couple looking for a little romance on their trip to Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Would have liked to have seen more fish on the snorkel trip, but nice crew.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a wonderful experience! Would do again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I was travelling alone, but with all the cousins I met I had a blast. Even the bus ride to Paradise Cove was fun because cousin Trina was awesome! I enjoyed all of the activities and the show was great. The property is georgeous and beautiful sunset photos here. I payed for the Deluxe VIP package and was happy with it because as soon as I was at my table I didn't have to leave. I was brought my very tasty dinner to my table, as well as drinks whenever I needed. I would definately recommend this especially for groups or people celebrating something. I want to go to Paradise Cove again!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Well worth the money...thank you!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: watanabe
This time, participating in the Luau & Hula Hawaiian Show was a truly memorable day. As mentioned in the title, there was a bit of a mishap. The bus was supposed to pick us up from the hotel for the tour, but we completely misunderstood the meeting point for tomorrow's tour and ended up at the gathering place for the Hyatt Regency at 4 PM instead of Ohana Waikiki West! Well, since the tour bus had arrived there before 4 PM, we were waiting in line without any worries, but the guide seemed to notice something was off. It was then that we realized we had made a mistake and hurried to Ohana! Half of us ran, while the other half lagged behind! It turned out that the bus was indeed for that tour… The latecomers managed to get on the bus, while half of us didn’t.
Somehow, we managed to get on the bus and became quite famous among the passengers. Most of the participants were foreigners, and since the guide didn't speak Japanese, that added to the confusion. However, since we were in a foreign country, we wanted to be as far away from Japanese people as possible. Everyone was friendly, and even with broken English, it was more than enough! The attractions before dinner and the show were also great. We got to ride in a canoe, make head leis, and play around with various activities. Before we knew it, it was time for the show!
The show was incredibly impressive. We are quite familiar with Hawaii (having been there 7 or 8 times), but this was a really good tour with rich content that allowed us to enjoy both the foreign atmosphere and Hawaii. I think it’s a fantastic tour. On the way back, they even took photos for us until the very end. That’s probably why so many foreigners gather for it. I would love to participate again.
今回、このルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショーに参加させて頂きとても思い出になる一日でした。タイトルにある様にハプニングというのは、ツアー参加のためにホテルまでバスで迎えに来て貰えるのですが、なんと私達は明日のツアーの集まる所と全く勘違いをしていて私達は4時にオハナワイイキキウエストなのにハイアットリージェンシーの集まり場に来てしまっていて!まぁそこに4時前にそのツアーのバスは来ていた為、何も気にせずに並んでたのですがガイドさんが何かおかしい様子。そこで私達も集まる所を間違ったと気づき急いでオハナへ!が我々の半分は走り、半分は少し出遅れ!所がそのバスはそのツアーのバスだった様で…。出遅れチームはバスに乗れ、半分は…。
とか何とかでなんだカンダでバスに乗れ一躍バスの中では有名人。そう、なんとこのツアーはほとんどが外人。ガイドも日本語通じないのでこんな事に。が、やはり海外に来たからには日本人とはなるべく離れたい。皆フレンドリーで片言英語でも十分!また内容も夕食&ショーの前のアトラクションがまたいい。カヌーに乗ったり頭のレイやプレス、色々遊んでくれました。あっという間に時間がたちショーの時間!
これまた迫力ありあり。私たちは結構ハワイのリピーターですが(7.8回)行ってますが。なかなか良いツアーで内容濃いし外国またハワイを堪能でき、すごく良いツアーだと思います。帰りも最後まで写真の対応をしてくれたり。だからこそ外国の方々も集まるのだろう。また参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Q-Texans
We enjoyed every minute of our visit there. Would make sure you look at the ocean and cove when you get there. We were having so much fun, didn't look, and couldn't see after dark. Food was plentiful. I think the best part was the show and the staff. They where wonderful and we truly felt like cousins.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good food. Good drinks. It was fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/15 |
Reviewed by: C Quinn
This was the first Luau we had ever gone to and it exceded our expectations. The setting was amazing. It was truly a paradise. There were so many activities to participate in, the shows were beautifully performed, and all of the staff were so pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious. We have recommended it to everyone. It is an experience you don't want to miss. When we come back to Oahu, I know that the Paradise Cove Luau is one of the first things we will sign up for.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Michael
Had a very good time at the Luau. Booked Deluxe Dinner Package which was absolutely worth the extra money. VIP Service was excellent and frees yourself from queing for Drinks and Food so that you can give full attention to the Show, which was terrific. Must do during your stay.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our second time to Oahu and our second sunset cruise. The first time was with Navatek and that was a nice cruise but we felt that one was overcrowded (we upgraded our cruise on both trips). The cruise on the Star of Honolulu was much more expensive than our upgraded Navatek cruise so we were looking for a much improved experience.
The Star of Honolulu cruise was VERY personal as there were very few people who upgraded to the upper deck package. Matt and Captain Roy were extremely attentive and a pleasure to be around.
Unfortunately it was very overcast and the ocean choppy for our voyage but the dining experience was first class. The jazz show was phenomenal as well.
The coach ride felt like herding cattle, and at the price of our ticket I would expect a more personal form of transportation (I realize a personal car required an additional upgrade, but would have expected something more intimate than a full sized tour bus). There was little to no information given
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: G
Me and my family had a blast at the luau. It was our first time to attend such a nice dinner party. We met a lot of cousins out there!!! =) One of the best shows we've seen as well. Double thumbs up to all the staff!!! Hangloose!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a unique experience for me because I have never been on any sort of cruise ship before. Although the waves were a little choppy, overall I had a great time. The food is great (one star), service is good, and the atmosphere is satisfying. Just a little advice for all the couples out there who want a special "one-on-one" type of evening, spend the extra money to get a table for two. If not, you may end up sharing a table with another couple. I lucked out and the couple that was supposed to show, didn't. This is also a type of outing that is geared more towards tourists. So this may not be so entertaining for many of the locals. It also does get a little chilly, so bring some sort of jacket (for the men), or a jacket/shawl (for women). Overall, I enjoyed the quality and experience this activity had to offer. I would definitely do it again sometime.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I am just letting yoou know that The Polynesian Culutural Center was
soooo much fun!!!!!!! That was the best thing we did in Hawaii. We were
in Hawaii last year with our daughters and our schedule didn't work so
well for us to attend. When we went this year we felt bad that our girls
had to miss out on such a wonderful time. Everyone working there was so
helpful and very nice, and friendly. We are very glad that we did it this
year. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Justyna
awesome experience!really worth it !!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The transportation to the Cultural Center was great and the driver amazing. He was very friendly and the drive was gorgeous - including a view of the famous 'China-Man's hat'. He was helpful once we arrived as well. We had a great experience on the canoe but wished we would have had more time to actually visit the individual villages before dinner began. I felt like we missed out a lot not being able to visit the exhibits. The dinner was wonderful although we had a toddler with us and opted out a bit early to roam the grounds and get some energy out rather than finish watching the dinner show. The evening show was amazing and made the whole trip worth it. We slept on the way home and were very happy with the experience.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: kiki
Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Annette
I had been to the center over 20 years ago & wanted to go back.
It was a nice way to spend the day. All the staff was great! The luau was really good food.
Had a great time & would recommend to anyone who is interested in this culture.
Thanks for the great show too!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
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