Reviewed by: Lisa
We had an incredible guide for the whole day. The extra cost was worth being able to see most of PCC in a day with lots of information about each area! We had no stress as the guide got us around the park in a very well planned fashion. Even with the PCC app we would not have done all that we did if we were on our own without a guide.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Joy kim
It was a best choice to select the above ticket. My hubby was called to come to the main stage during the program. Unforgettable memories !!!
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| Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] General Admission & Show [12:00pm - 9:00pm] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Ashton
We did the Alii Luau dinner and standard show package and had such a great time! We were entertained the whole time while we ate and the food was amazing! The Ha: Breath of Life show was very well done and I loved the amount of fire dancers that they had. There are plenty of shops, places to grab food and things to see there to where you can really make a whole day out of it! It was overall a really cool experience.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Juliep7162
We had an absolutely fantastic time. It rained the entire day and never put a damper on any of the festivities. Our luau dinner was delicious. One of the best activities we participated in on our recent vacation to Oahu. Each of the villages not only provided us with information and a look into the culture from a variety of islands but they also provided activities for us which were fun an interesting . If I ever return to Hawaii I will go to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the full day experience including the luau.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/14 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
This tour was quite an adventure, complete with beautiful views, good food, and of course an exciting ride. Ty, our guide, shared all kinds of historic and pop culture facts related to the ranch. We learned a little about the original irrigation system from the ranch's early plantation days and even got to walk the full length of an irrigation tunnel and explored a small cave. We also saw a recent Hawaii Five-0 filming location, hand fed some cows, and ate fresh tropical fruit right off the plant. Ty also let us set the pace for the ride...we chose fast and rough and he did not disappoint. A couple times I thought we were going to spin out or flip over, which is exactly what we wanted!
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun adventure.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Peggy D
We really enjoyed the day and had an excellent guide - JJ. Her beautiful smile was refreshing as was everyone's who worked there. Seemed like they all enjoy their job and are proud of the PCC.
So much education, impossible to see and grasp in one day. Beautiful scenery, wonderful entertainment. Was a little too warm, could have used a little AC here and there but no complaints!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: David F
The guided tour and the whole experience was very good. We have actually seen a better Luau, however, the show made up for any kind of disappointment we would ever have with the Luau. Great facility, very clean, especially the restrooms. Wonderful family experience.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This was our first time to the islands as a family and the Circle Tour and Polynesian Cultural Center was a great way to start our trip. The Polynesian Cultural Center was so cool learning about all the different Polynesian cultures and customs. We would definitely recommend this to anyone else visiting the islands. The canoe show was great!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Take K
Love the experience. Love the food. Will come back and visit again. We came with two small children’s 2 and 4. They love the show and the buffet. Love the boat ride and the theater show. Ac is very cold in the imax show. We took the boat ride and went the very back and visited all the villages back so it’s a one way trip to the buffet if the timing is right. And after the buffet we hang out by the market and listen to the live music.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Kristi
What a great cultural experience. Ideal for all ages & families! A big day, but a great day learning about pacific cultures :)
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Ruby
The Villages were very informational, enjoyable and entertaining. Wasn't able to visit all of them so we were very lucky to see the ones we did visit. The Cook Island show was outstanding!!! OH MY, it was awesome, can't say enough for the entertainment and talent of the dancers, drummers and singers. The water parade was so beautiful and the stories were so informational. The buffet, was delicious and it had all you could ever want to eat and drink. The best was left for last and that was the show. OMG, it was a delight, amazing, educational, talent abounded, a site you couldn't believe. It was the whole package. I'm so grateful we went.
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| Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] General Admission & Show [12:00pm - 9:00pm] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Mama of 3
Everyone in my family really enjoyed the Polynesian culture center! The guide was amazing, Ian And everyone was so kind. They made a special effort to entertain my eight-year-old which was really nice.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: an vuong
The staff was very help to assist us for the program timing and activity. park was very clean. performer are very talented. buffet was delicious. we have very good time for this trip in Hawaii. Thanks
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| Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] General Admission & Show [12:00pm - 9:00pm] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Marina
I would say: little exposure to the island, but if you are looking into the opportunity to experience the island while getting a real dip into cultural life of the Polynesia.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Beth
Shows at each of the Polynesian cultures were scheduled to flow from one to the other. Huki: A Canoe Celebration was a beautiful gathering of the features of all cultures represented at the park. Being a small physical park area, walking between activities was not stressful and workers were happy to help if you couldn't find a show. Great value for money.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Lucinda
We purchased the Super Ambassador package and we were treated like royalty. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and respectful. Iotua was our guides name so we highly recommend him. Learning about the other islands in the pacific was fun. They told you just enough that now we would like to visit each one. The parade on water was really something you don’t want to miss. Also the Breath of Fire program was awesome!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/02 |
Reviewed by: BIGWEENIEOZ
Very cool to see and hear about all the history of the PCC. This is me and my wife's first time going to the PCC and Hawaii and let's just say that this is a must! Loved every second of it! Will be back again!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Karen
This event was outstanding - an excellent way to see so many of the major sites on the island and experience all the Polynesian Cultural Center has to offer. The tour guide was exceptional- providing a lot of interesting information about the various places we visited. Our stops were just the right amount of time to allow us to take pictures and explore a little. My personal favorite was Hanauma Bay - such a beautiful view. The Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see when you visit the island - such interesting and lesser known facts about the history of the Center - and an outstanding luau and show.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Robin
This is a must do experience if one wants to know more about the Polynesian Culture!
My friends and I got the Ambassador package and was extremely amazed with how all the performers, guides and crew were doing everything with so much heart and passion! There is no lying on how one consistently feels so intrigued with learning about another culture.
Despite this being a manicured and curated tourist attraction with a make-believe setting, it doesn't disappoint. Being called "family" all the time does make the entire experience different.
The Luau night show is not be be missed! The show is called Hai and is so well done that I personally want to experience it again!
Overall, there is nothing much to fault. Also note that tickets purchased and not single entry! You can go back again on another day to continue your tour if you have missed out on certain experiences.
Thumbs up!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Cat
Had a great time from the time of pick up all throughout to the Center , the driver and the assistant Cousin Vette was funny and very knowledgeable of the culture since he was from Samoa . It was a great experience to learn about different cultures and histories inside the Polynesian Cultural Center, glad we added this to our bucket list
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| Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] General Admission & Show [12:00pm - 9:00pm] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Ed, Jing and Simin
Tour guide outstanding. Exceeded all our needs and provided excellent guide service and advice. Treated us special from the moment we met until our departure. Thanks very much for translating Chinese for my wife and daughter and making their experience memorable. Had the best time ever! Definitely need to do this again with same guide. Thank you!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: E Christopherson
The whole Polynesian Cultural Center experience is a must when visiting Oahu. We to Oahu in 2016 and was so fortunate to be able to go back and see this venue. There was plenty of things to do in a day (and everyone should go back either two or three days), seeing the tickets are good for three days. The cultural entertainment was very intriguing. Unfortunately, we weren't able to do many activities on the island as there was just so much to consume the first day there.
The staff was very attentive and friendly, most of them students. Any monies spent went to the tuition and any educational expenses.
The luau was a delight. Plenty of food and very organized!
Highly Recommend!!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Mrs
Loved the Super Ambassador package! We were always in front on shows & we didn’t have to worry about where to go next because everything is planned out for us by our personal guide. Best part, I got a 5% discount thru my work.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Deb
The tour itself was great. Getting to stop at some sightseeing areas and enjoy the PCC was definitely a highlight. Could have spent more time at the Dole Plantation and the PCC. The driver Rob was obnoxious however. He talked non stop very loudly and it was difficult to decifer what was fact and what was BS. He talked non stop about himself and we got to the PCC later than anticipated so had less time there.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Niv
The tour was okay. To begin with the driver did not wait or call us when we were at the hotel. We called the company so many times and they gave us info that the bus is late and then again in 10 minutes one says the bus left us! It was a horrible experience. I would believe they would atleast call us. But even then we tried to ask to meet the driver elsewhere to catch up on the tour and there was a long wait before they could say yes! The dispatcher lady was helpful but then the driver not so much. I didn't like how the driver kept on talking even though the crowd was asleep. Most tours I have been has a guide talking and interacting with you while the driver drives so its more fun but these have the driver drive and speak on microphone which was disappointing! The tour itself was okay because with the better tour guide it could have been much better. Do not miss the Polynesian Cultural Center. Could spend a good half a day there.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Morrene
The flow from village to village with happy and friendly people made us feel happy. We learned so much from the talented performers...The canoe celebration was a treat...so very crowded for viewing, but it was the Christmas holiday break. When I think of the Polynesian Cultural Center, I will smile and remember the villages, the luau and it's good feeling and the fantastic show...Ha. Unforgettable.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
PCC was a lot of fun and had so many different things to do. This was my third time coming to the center. I got there at noon, had their lunch buffet, and visited a few islands before seeing the new canoe show. Huki replaces the canoe pageant and is a lot more elaborate: there's a narration, music, and many more canoes in the water. The show as a whole is a lot more impressive, just make sure you get there early to get good seats in the shade.
After the canoe show we went to a few more villages (Samoa, Fiji, Tonga) before having our fancy prime rib dinner. I preferred the setting of the fine dining option to the luau dinner, as it was quieter and they have ice cream. Crab legs were also a bonus. After dinner, I had an hour or so to spend at the Hukilau Marketplace before the night show, so I browsed around. The night show was great. It put together things from every village presentation along with music, lights, and a longer story that connects all of it. The show is pretty long though, so use the bathroom beforehand (no intermissions).
PCC is a fun way to spend a day in Hawaii and learn a lot about Polynesian culture. Even if you've been there before like me, there's always something new to see or try!
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| Posted on: | 2018/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Linda
We enjoyed every part of our Polynesian experience, our guide was excellent, we found all six village experiences very informative, amusing and interesting. the new water pageant feature was great. Our meals were ok for banquet style buffet. and the show "Ha Breath of life was excellent"
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Sharnthaword
Absolutely awesome! Every moment was outstanding and beyond our expectation.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Amy
I found the driver/tour guide annoying and condescending. When telling us the time limits he could have scripted better like i.e." we're on a tight schedule and we only have 10 mins on this site so please be back at (state the exact time). He's so full of himself and very scattered with his stories and facts. He didn't even know Hawaii's state bird, he said the white crane. He kept on showing his arm muscles and his jokes were not even funny. He kept on singing, he could just have played any Hawaiian music, he also took jabs at other driver/tour guides.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/07 |
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Thank you so much for leaving us a kind review. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience with us here at Gunstock Ranch and Ty was able to share some fun facts and history with you. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope that you come again.
Mahalo Nui!