All Reviews for Shore Excursions from Honolulu Pier

It was the countdown I was expecting.
I had a great time.
The food was decent.
One bottle of wine for two people was too much. While we did get a window seat as promised, it was disappointing that we couldn't see the stage.

期待していたとおりのカウントダウンでした。
楽しかったです。
料理もまずまず。
ワイン2人に一本は多すぎでした。窓際確約もそのとおりでしたが、ステージが見えなかったのは残念でした。

It was worth the money.
Loved the food and the performance
Just awesome

I took the New Year's Eve cruise on December 31st. The ship rocked quite a bit.

I didn't expect it to sway that much. I took some motion sickness medication, which helped a little.

12/31の年越しクルーズを利用しました。
かなり船が揺れた。

あそこまで揺れるとは想定してなかったです。
酔い止め薬を飲んで少し楽になりましたが。

There are many similar tours, and I was a bit confused during the pickup. Since there are few staff members who can speak Japanese, it might be tough if you can't speak at all.

The show itself was enjoyable, but there were some experiences that were not available on the day.

似たようなツアーが多く、ピックアップ時に少し迷った。
日本語を対応できるスタッフが少ない、もしくはいないため多少なりと喋れないと辛いかもしれない。

ショー自体は楽しかったが、体験できるものが当日ないものもあった。

Our first Christmas Eve living in Hawaii and the Cruise and Service was outstanding. 7 course dinner was delicious and live entertainment was top shelf.

I participated alone. There were just under 50 people on the bus, and I was the only Japanese person. Since it was close to Thanksgiving, most of the attendees were from the mainland United States or Canada. The guide on the bus enthusiastically encouraged everyone to introduce themselves to those sitting around them, which allowed me to connect with the people in front of me, behind me, and next to me (thanks to this, I became friends with an elderly Canadian couple sitting behind me, and on the way back, I sat next to the husband and we had a lively conversation).

We were able to experience hula, tattooing, and fire-starting, which I think kids would also enjoy. The fire dance was so intense that we could feel the heat even as audience members; it was spectacular and thrilling. The excitement from the audience was incredible, and just being there was fun! There was a couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, and everyone in the venue celebrated together, creating a wonderful sense of unity. I think it's especially great for those on their honeymoon or celebrating anniversaries to create memorable experiences.

I believe you won't fully enjoy it unless you understand English to some extent, but if you want to fully experience the foreign atmosphere, I definitely recommend it!

1人で参加しました。バス５０名弱でしたが、日本人は私1人でした。サンクスギビング近かったのでholidayできているアメリカ本土の方やカナダの方がほとんどでした。バスの中からガイドさんがノリノリで周りの席の人と自己紹介し合いましょうと言われ、前後、隣の方と交流を深められました(お陰で後ろの席のカナダ人老夫婦と仲良くなり帰りのバスはそのご主人と隣に座って会話盛り上がりました)
hulaの体験や、タトゥー体験、火起こし体験もでき、お子様でも楽しめると思います。ファイヤーダンスは客先でも熱風を感じるほどで、迫力満点、素晴らしかったです。観客の盛り上がりもすごくてその場にいるだけで楽しかったです！結婚60周年というご夫婦がいて会場皆でお祝いしてとても一体感がありました。ハネムーンや記念日の方は特に良い思い出作りができると思います。
英語がある程度理解できないと充分楽しめないと思いますが、外国の雰囲気を存分に味わいたいなら是非オススメです！

Beautiful views of Honolulu at night from the ocean, lovely food, and great, friendly atmosphere from beginning to end.

I was able to smoothly change my reservation from a regular cruise to the vow renewal plan. I took a taxi to the port with plenty of time to spare. If I had arrived earlier, I might have been able to wait in a cooler spot, but it wasn't too hot waiting in the shade. My family coordinated our outfits, which felt a bit embarrassing at first, but once we boarded, everyone was dressed up, so it felt normal after a while. The ship is divided into levels based on the plan you booked, and you attach a sticker from the ticket you receive during check-in to your clothing. Before departure, we enjoyed a hula performance at the port. The boarding process was smooth, and our table was already assigned. The staff member in charge of our table introduced themselves in a friendly manner. The meal was a crab plan, and they brought the dishes to our table in order, starting with the appetizers. We could freely order sparkling wine and juice. We were guided for photo opportunities at our seats, and they took commemorative photos that were delivered to us before disembarking.

Since it was a vow renewal plan, the staff member guided us to a location closer to the ship's owner via the elevator. They were considerate even during the short waiting times. The ceremony was held with the busy captain, and although it was a small ceremony, it was quite lively. They even took photos with my smartphone, resulting in many embarrassing pictures. While some may choose to have their vow renewal in a wedding venue, I feel that choosing this option was a great decision, considering the cost performance.

After the ceremony, when we returned to our seats, there was a mountain of crab on the table. The hula show performed right in front of us in the aisle was breathtaking. On Fridays, you can watch fireworks from the deck. Everyone is there for that, so the deck gets very crowded. It's a good idea to prepare your mobile phone (with Wi-Fi) to avoid getting separated from your group.

Disembarkation was late, and the bus stop operated by the travel agency was far away, so I definitely recommend taking a taxi. Walking downtown by mistake is good for sobering up, but...

It became a wonderful memory.

普通のクルーズから、バウリニューアルプランへの申し込み変更もスムーズにできました。
時間に余裕をもってタクシーで港へ。もっと早ければ涼しい場所で待機できたかもしれませんが、日陰で待機でもそんなに暑くありません。家族で衣装をそろえて、少し照れくさい感じでしたが、乗船すると皆さんドレッシーなので途中からは違和感なしでした。船は、申し込んだプランごとに階層が分かれており、乗船手続きの時にもらえるチケットのシールを衣服に貼り付けます。出向前に港でフラ。乗船の案内もスムーズで、船内のテーブルは決まっています。テーブル担当の方が気さくに自己紹介。食事はカニのプランでしたが、前菜から順にテーブルに持ってきてくれます。発泡ワインやジュースを自由に頼めます。席での写真撮影を案内され、記念写真を撮影してもらえ、それは下船前に届けてくます。
バウリニューアルプランなので、ご案内の担当の方と一緒にエレベーターで船主に近い場所へ。ちょっとした待ち時間も案内係の方が気遣ってくれます。忙しいキャプテンとともにセレモニー。こぢんまりとしたセレモニーですが、十分盛り上がります。こちらのスマホで写真撮影もしてくださり、恥ずかしい写真がたくさんできあがりました。結婚式場みたいなところでバウリニューアルをなさる方もあるかと思いますが、コストパフォーマンスも含めて、これを選んでよかったと感じています。
セレモニーが終わって、席に戻るとテーブルにカニがテンコ盛り。席の通路、すぐ間近で次々と披露されるフラショーは圧巻です。金曜日は甲板で花火を見ることができます。みんなそれ目当てなので甲板はとても混雑します。仲間とはぐれないように携帯電話（Wi-Fi）がつながるように準備しておくといいです。
下船は遅い時間となり、旅行会社運営のバスの停留所までは遠いので、絶対タクシー利用をお勧めします。間違ってダウンタウンを歩くのは酔い覚ましにはいいですが。。。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

My boyfriend and I went to Chiefs Luau and it was such a fun night. We are so happy we chose the Royal Package because we were in the very first row, got 3 complimentary drinks, and were first in line for the buffet. The food was really good, my favorite was the kalua pork and poi. The "chief" was hilarious and very talented. This show had performances/dances of cultures from all over Polynesia so it was really cool to see all of their differences. It was very engaging and family-oriented, the fire-knife performance was my favorite. One thing to note is to bring bug-spray! There were mosquitoes since the luau is located at a waterpark. I would highly recommend Chief's luau to anyone!

The best dinner and entertainment cruise I been on
anywhere in the world

This tour was one of the best parts of our trip. We are huge fans of the show. We loved walking through the McGarrett House (Bayer Estate). It made the trip extra special! IWhen we watch the show now, we always see locations we went to on the tour. Our tour guide was so awesome and knowledgeable. He had so many stories and informatiiom about the show and Hawaii!

We had a special day and were well accompanied. We were happy and very well received. The day was full of surprises. We have high expectations and we were satisfied.

Was great fun and more than we expected. Our guide was informative about so much more than just the Five-0 show. It was a great introduction to Hawaii and I have recommended the tour to other family members and friends. We were even lucky enough to see some filming on location.

Highly recommend the Vow Renewal package! The experience was wonderful from start to finish. The ship is beautiful and staff was so welcoming. We were escorted to our table in the elegant dinning room. Our table was by the window, but every seat has a great view. The package includes cocktails and there are many to choose from. Food was excellent and the presentation was lovely. Service was outstanding! And the vow renewal by the Captain was really, really meaningful. He did a great job and we loved him. They even took photos for us with our phone. (Note: We unfortunately left without taking care of a tip for the Captain and photographer....they really deserved a tip so we are mailing it in.) It was a bit windy so the water got a little choppy. If motion sickness is an issue for you, suggest taking a non-drowsy or ginger-based motion sickness pill before you board. Also, parking was very easy in the gated lot - which is across the street from the Old Spaghetti Factory. We arrived almost an hour early for the cruise, there was plenty of space in the lot, and we had a drink at the Old Spaghetti Factory (a 30 second walk to the ship). Definitely a deluxe experience!

It was a great sunset (as almost all are in Hawaii) meeting some new friends and having some fun with a lively crew. Would recommend for family entertainment as well as enjoyable for 'just the two' of you. It was great to have the pre-boarding show and get to meet some of the crew/cast. The food was good and the crew took very good care of of all.

This is a great, fun tour for groups and solo travelers alike. The staff is super friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make sure your experience is top notch. The diver propulsion vehicles are an extra bonus that no other tour operator offers that set apart Trident Adventures from others. Will definitely do again upon my next visit to Oahu.

It’s an experiential luau that families with small children and couples can all enjoy, and my family had a fantastic time! Before the show started, there were activities like fire-starting and making headbands using banana leaves, which kept the audience engaged. They celebrated guests who were there for special occasions on stage, danced with the audience, and above all, the chief's stories were very entertaining, making us laugh from the bottom of our stomachs multiple times! The food and Mai Tai cocktails were also very delicious.

The final fire knife dance was impressive! My 2-year-old son watched intently without blinking!

Definitely experience Chief's Luau! The chief and the crew will surely entertain you!!!

小さいお子様連れの家族、カップル、全ての方が楽しめる体験型ルアウで、私達家族もめいいっぱい楽しませていただきました！ショーが始まる前に火起こしやバナナリーフを使用したヘッドバンド作り体験等があり、観客を飽きさせないような構成になっています。記念日で来ている観客をステージでお祝いしたり、観客とのダンス、また、何よりもチーフの話がとても面白く、途中何度もお腹の底から笑わせていただきました！食事やマイタイカクテルもとても美味しかったです。

最後のファイヤーナイフダンスは見応えありです！私の2歳になる息子も瞬きせずにしっかりと観ていました！

チーフスルアウ、是非、体験して下さい！チーフとクルーがきっと楽しませてくれます！！！

This cruise was a highlight of our trip. We spent our 34th anniversary with delicious food, wonderful music and great company. we had our own private table but had wonderful people sitting next to ours. The live music was relaxing and entertaining throughout the dinner. Our waitress was very courteous and helpful. We hope to spend another anniversary in the future on the Star of Honolulu!! Quyana - Mahalo - thank you.

It was a very peaceful tour, and I think there’s a chance to encounter whales, but I was satisfied to see them clearly! The food was also very delicious. If I had to say something, I wish I had known in advance how far we would be from the whales, as it felt a bit too far.

とても穏やかなツアーで鯨に出会える確率もあるとは思いますが、しっかりと鯨を見させて頂けて満足！料理もとても美味しくて良かった
しいて言うなら、鯨に近づける距離は事前に解っていたらなーって　ちょいと遠過ぎる気がした

What an experience!! Great food, entertainment and I think we got the best server!! Darian was amazing! Would do it again!

This is my third Luau that I have been to so far and this one is by far my favorite! The crew is so nice and attentive and I loved how Chief Sielu is so family oriented. He made several points to bring guests on stage and include them in the show and they even had a special moment for two children through the Make A Wish Foundation that were there which was so sweet!
You are entertained all night long whether it's by the dancing, the Chief's jokes or the amazing fire dancers. I would also highly recommend the Royal package, we had great seats up front and were one of the first in line for the buffet.

I went with the Royal experience with my husband and 2 year old son. It was the first time Luau as a family. We absolutely loved it!!! The chief was very funny, and the show had a lot of audience engagements when the chief and his crews welcome audience up on the stage for dance and couple anniversaries. Food was very good and of course, the Mai Tai was amazingly tasty! Also, the activities before the show were really fun!!! My 2 year old son loved watching dances especially the last fire dance! He did not blink at all! I would totally recommend to everyone who has not experienced Luau but also to who wants more family oriented Luau experience.

Thank you, Chief and the crews for amazing Luau experience!!!

Upon entering the restaurant, I received a cute headpiece that made me feel like a princess. We were also served a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoyed various cocktails. The food was delicious as well. We were able to enjoy live music and Hawaiian dance too. It became a wonderful memory for New Year's Eve!

レストランに入るとかわいいかぶり物を頂き，気持ちはお姫様気分，スパークリングワインもボトルでサービスされ，他にカクテルも楽しみました。お料理も美味しかったです。ライブ演奏，またハワイアンダンスも楽しめました。
年越しの良い思い出になりました！

Chief's Luau was such a fun experience. The chief was such a funny person and made me laugh the entire time during the luau. The show was very intriguing, the Chief likes to have the audience take part in the show which made the experience personal. The weather was great the day I went so there was no rain at all which helped make the experience more enjoyable. The food was okay it wasn't something extraordinary but it was still good. My favorite part of the luau was when the chief had a special segment where he recognizes couples on their honeymoon and couples who have been married for a long time. The chief also helped someone propose to his love. He really acknowledges family and makes sure that everyone has a good time while they are at the luau. I would definitely recommend this luau to families and couples. 

They say to shoot for the stars...so why not go for as many stars as you can? Now that I've been on the three star and the five star dining options, I can honestly say that the five star is worth the extra money. Both dining options were enjoyable and both exceeded my expectations. The quality of the food and service were excellent on both cruises, but I preferred the extra elegance of the five star. From the private welcome reception with the captain on the upper deck, to the live Jazz music, and the less crowded dining room, the five star was truly a luxurious experience.

I would definitely recommend the Five Star package if you're having trouble deciding which package to choose from! It was such a nice evening filled with an amazing meal, lovely live music and a great view of the sunset. This is definitely more of an elegant feel compared to the Three Star package if you're looking for something a little more upscale. You really can't go wrong with either one though, both are very nice and the food was exceptional on both!

My third time at the Luau and they never fail to impress me!
Family is very important to me, values, and life lessons, and every time I see their show, I always feel inspired and this time, I decided to bring my husband with me so he can experience the same. Chief's life story is so touching, and I love how he shares it with the guests. As always, Chief is very entertaining from the beginning to end, always full of laughers! The Polynesian Show, and the fire knife dance, superb!! Incomparable! Aaahhhmazing!!

Everything about our sunset cruise was first rate. From the excellent staff to amazing food . An evening I sill never forget.

My son wanted to see an authentic fire show, so we participated for the first time.

There were many foreign guests. The bus guide's high-energy talk was in English, and it was enjoyable.

The entire show was well-structured, combining experience, participation, and viewing, and we had a great time. If the food had been a bit tastier, it would have received a "perfect!" rating.

息子が本場の炎のショーを見たいとのことで、
はじめて参加しました。

外国人のお客さんが多かったです。
バスガイドさんのハイテンショントークは
英語でしたが楽しかったです。

ショー全体も、体験～参加～観賞と
上手く構成されていて、十分楽しめました。
ごはんがもう少し美味しければ
『最高でした！』評価でした。

I went in February.
I was very satisfied to see many whales.
It became a good memory.
It was difficult to take photos, but it was fun.

2月に行きました。
たくさんのクジラを見ることができて大満足でした。
良い思い出になりました。
写真を撮るのは難しかったですが、楽しかったです。