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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Best luau experience!!
Reviewed by: Vannesa
The performances were amazing and the staff were really friendly and funny. The food was also amazing!! You will not regret it. Paradise Cove was the best place for the luau. The views were incredible.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Luau
Reviewed by: Jessica
The location was BEAUTIFUL. The food was okay, the whole thing felt kind of rushed. There is a lot of activitys you can do before dinner. You are able to pay for additional drinks. There is 2 photo opportunities once when you get there and another before dinner with the sunset. You're able to pay for them after dinner.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/31 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Fun evening making fond memories
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
Everything you want in a luau...take your sandles off, walk by a lagoon at sunset while drinking a mai tai, and then enjoy a feast while watching an amazing Polynesian performance. The pre-luau events were fun for the whole family. My favorite was the shower of flowers. While the actual shower of flowers was fragrant and beautiful, I was most impressed by the person who climbed to the top of the palm tree within 30 seconds...while carrying a linen bag full of flowers! My future mother-in-law's favorite activity was the spear throwing. Even though she missed the target, she had fun and we enjoyed cheering her on.
This luau is packed full of fun activities and entertainment. You're sure to leave with memories you'll cherish.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/11 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Food and Fun with Ohana
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
From the greeters to the servers to the Chief himself, everyone treated us like we were a part of the family. It felt like a big family reunion.
The food was delicious, and even if you're vegetarian or vegan like me, there are plenty of options! I had a mountain of food on my plate and didn't leave hungry.
The entertainment was my favorite part. Talented hula and warrior dancers performed traditional dances from various regions of Polynesia. So it was both entertaining and educational. I highly recommend this luau!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Must see show
Reviewed by: Ban s
Great show and dances.. very entertaining but quite sandy
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/24 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Paradise Cove Luau was perfect!
Reviewed by: Marisol
The overall experience was awesome! We took the transportation from Waikiki which was great. Cousin Emma, our hostess was amazing! She learned all our names from the check in. Emma was funny in providing details needed for the luau & she was very sincere in treating us like Ohana. It is evident she loves her job! When I first booked the luau I thought the length of time would be too long but it is so well planned that we were occupied the entire time. The location is beautiful so we took lots of pictures. The food was delicious! The entertainment was spectacular. It was a tremendous value for everything we experienced. I highly recommend Paradise Cove Luau!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/17 |
Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
I call it a barefoot Luau....
Reviewed by: Ms.Ems
Exploring Oahu can be so much fun and Germaine's Luau is one of them! Mind you, I have been to mostly all the Luaus on the island but not for Germaine's. I was only convinced to try when many of my "social media" friends were posting and saying good things about it.
I'm a local resident here, and three of my friends from the mainland came to visit so we decided to join the Luau. They took the bus transportation from Waikiki provided by Germaine's and I drove to meet them there. I checked-in half hour early which gave me ample time to explore around the area and take photos. It’s actually a very nice place! Beautiful private beachfront setting with a view of the spectacular sunset!
We ordered the Hibiscus Package which included 3 drink tickets that I was given immediately at the time of check-in. We had a nice center seating section, which provided a better viewing of the Polynesian entertainment. On our way to the bar and to the buffet line, my friends and I decided to leave our sandals under our bench table and went barefoot through the sand because it was difficult to walk in. It was still a fun night, your feet touching the sand makes it a unique Luau experience.
Their drinks..I think their cups are small but since I got 3, it was just good enough for me! The food was delicious, and lots of Polynesian entertainment! All of my expectations were met. Definitely recommended.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/22 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Most memorable part of visiting Oahu!
Reviewed by: Kelsy
We ended up saving this activity for our last evening on the island (which was Monday, February 11th), and it was truly the perfect way to end our trip. The culture and setting of this event were brilliant, and the food was good with a fair amount of variety (I am a vegetarian, but my boyfriend RAVED about the pork).
If you are staying in Waikiki, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to Paradise Cove. We left around 3:45, and I believe it took us nearly an hour to get there, given the traffic. I would also strongly suggest flip flops or open-toed shoes, as the entire event takes place on the beach (I was silly and made the mistake of wearing tennis shoes). In February it was a bit chilly in the evening, so I would also recommend a light jacket and sunglasses.
The entire crew and cast were exceptional, and I appreciated getting a glimpse into the culture. Overall, my favorite experience while here.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/11 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Awesome Chief
Reviewed by: Jt & lt.
We have been to many Luau 's and Chiefs was by far the best.My husband tried making fire and dancing on the stage and i came home with a beautiful hand made bag and a bunch of flowers We had so much fun from begining to end.Loved it,and so much fun on the bus going and coming home with Princess Saou.
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| Packages: | Aloha Package - Standard Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/03 |
Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance
Awesome Luau!
Reviewed by: Dianna
Great for friends looking for a fun time & get your money's worth of booze! We got the Hibiscus package which includes 3 premium drinks.
Do not go to the bar first! Go to the gift shop, buy yourself a $10 Tiki cup and double the value of your drink tickets! I wish someone had told me that beforehand. My first drink came in a little plastic cup that was half the size of the Tiki cup (See photos).
Good food & lots of entertainment! You really feel like you crashed a local's backyard party right down to the sand caught in between your toes at this beachfront luau.
Highly recommend, would love to go again!
Aloha Dianna,
Thank you for choosing to spend your evening with us at Germaine's Luau, you could have gone anywhere else....So sorry you weren't aware of the Special with the drink glasses, as it's usually mentioned on the bus coming out to the luau, so glad you found out about it. We hope you will share your memories with your friend and family, and maybe someday come back and visit us again!! We really appreciate you posting your comments, and your photos, and if you have some time you can post it on Instagram too....#germainesluau, or #experienceohana....
Mahalo,
Paulette
Executive Director of Sales/PR
Germaine's Luau, Inc.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/30 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
本格ポリネシアンショーでした！！！
Reviewed by: よしりん
マリオットコオリナに宿泊していて
ハワイが初めての 両親に
本格ポリネシアンショーを見せたいと思って 近くのツアーを探したら
こちらがあったので
申し込みました
日本人の参加がほとんどないと
口コミに書いてあって全然英語ができない私と妹
メチャ不安でしたが
日本語のメッセージボードや パンフレットをいただいたので
何とか 楽しく過ごせました^_^
サイド席でも 充分楽しめました
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（サイド席） |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/12 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Amazing
Reviewed by: Belle
Omg it was totally worth it. My boyfriend and I had to much fun on the bus and on the cove .
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
日本人はあまりくません
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
大晦日にいきました。
送迎付きでしたかろ、往路バスが20分遅れ。
やっときたかと思えば、理由はわかりませんが、
なかなか出発せず。
ハワイタイム？にしてもちょっとって感じですね。
肝心のショーですが、15年前とあまり感想はかわらず。
定番だけど、よいですよ。
お食事はごめんなさ、かなり残しました。
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| Packages: | デラックスプラン（前方または後方ボックス席／テーブルサービスの食事） |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Denise
This was an excellent experience. The location was beautiful and the pre show activities were fun. The food and show was outstanding. Great time. Thanks for a fun experience.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
ショー以外で
Reviewed by: daddy
ハワイアンショーはもちろんよかったですが、そのショーが始まる前に参加できるイベントが行われており、的に向かってのやり投げ体験やカヌー乗りなど、家族で楽しめました。
それほど大きくはないですがお土産ショップがあり、アルコールを含むドリンクを売っているショップもありました。
いい思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | デラックスプラン（前方または後方ボックス席／テーブルサービスの食事） |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/14 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Luau
Reviewed by: Dakota Dude
A great experience. The traditional music, food, atmosphere were all fantastic. Our guide Pua was exceptional. Filled us full of knowledge, most of all she was polite, courteous, personable, and very interactive.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/15 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Great time at our first-time luau!
Reviewed by: Joshua Buck
My wife and I for our 1-year wedding anniversary decided upon the Paradise Cove Luau out of a few different choices. After speaking with locals and drivers on the island, this one seems to be the favorite. We were picked up from a close-by location in Wakiki, taken to Paradise Cove and from there, it was smooth and fun times!
PROS: Overall experience was great! Our bus guide (Sexy T) was fun-loving, funny, and made the drive out to the cove enjoyable. The luau itself includes spear throwing, traditional games, pictures (for purchase towards the end but free to participate), a short cove canoe ride, gift shop, crafts both to make and pre-made for sale, and many other activities. The food was second-to-none, buffet style and DELICIOUS. Coming from a southern guy, the pork was the best and I know good BBQ. The luau show was entertaining and keeps your attention.
CONS: The cove card is nice, pays for 1-3 drinks depending on the money placed on there (which depends on your package), but with any venue event, the drinks are pricey but, in my opinion, strong enough to be worth the money. I only list this as a con because this is not an all-you-can-drink event. Adding this option would be nice for those guests that wish to imbibe.
As for seating, we went with the Standard Package (cheapest) and lucked up with excellent seats that were very close to the stage. There is a greater likelihood for poorer seats with the Standard Package, so if you want to ensure a good view, upgrade to the middle option.
All-in-all, fantastic experience and a must-see for all Hawaii travelers, especially first-timers like us!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/07 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Fun, but it could have been better
Reviewed by: Glo
We purchased the “Orchid” package. It included adult and youth cove card. I wish all the vendors would accept the cove card. Only selected ones did, so that was a bummer. Why give you a cove card if not all the vendors would accept?
The show was fun and the staff was friendly.
The food was ok. There were food flies on the bread, so that was off putting.
The view was amazing!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/25 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Our favorite event
Reviewed by: Sally
It was so authentic to Hawaii. I loved that we could experience this event. It was perfect way for us to learn about the amazing culture. Get there early so you can enjoy some of the hands on activities.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/19 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
AMAZING LUAU!!!!
Reviewed by: Havana
Awesome show! Went to another luau a few years ago at the Polynesian Culture Ctr and was bored! But this show was 100% better and this show flows.
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Thanks for a great evening!
Reviewed by: Paul from KC
My wife and I had a great time at your show well worth the evening
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
初めてのルアウ！
Reviewed by: まっそ
コオリナのアウラニリゾートに滞在しており、最終日にパラダイスコーブを予約しました。
アウラニからは徒歩10分程度で到着します。
到着すると観光バスも沢山来ていて50人以上はお客さんがいたかと思います。
入場するとレイをかけてくれウェルカムドリンク。
会場はとっても広く、プライベートビーチもありショー開演までも会場のあちらこちらで歌やボディペイント、髪飾り作りやボートなどイベントが沢山催されています。
サンセットもとっても美しく、日が沈むといよいよお食事が用意されます。
そしてショーが開演。フラダンスや歌、ファイヤーショーなどハワイの伝統芸が披露されます。
私はサイド席でしたが充分見ることができました。
全て英語ですが、司会の方も滑舌も良く、理解しやすくまた冗談も沢山あり面白かったです。
一緒に来た母もとっても満足しておりました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（サイド席） |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/09 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
遊ぶところがあまりなくて、時間をもてあます
Reviewed by: さっちん
ショーが始まるまでの2時間位、やり投げや、カヌーや、いろいろ大人も遊べるような感じでホームページにあったので、楽しみにしてましたが、何にもできなかったというより、子供らが楽しむレベルで、参加する気になれなかった。
食事は、高い席の方から案内され、順番にとりにいきます。味は普通です。ソフトドリンク飲み放題とありましたが、コーヒーと紅茶だけで、あとは、有料です。ショーは、迫力があり、楽しめました。場所内で、使える金券が含まれていたので、使おうと思ったら、使える場所が限定されていて、仕方なく財布を買いましたがすぐ壊れました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（サイド席） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/14 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Famous evening
Reviewed by: Rene
The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide was famous and have the drive to this event make completed.
The show was absolutly fantastic. Realy realy nice. It was a awsome evening.
Rene
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/31 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
A Day of Fun
Reviewed by: Dalton
The ride to paradise cove was enjoyable. Our tour guide provided a comfortable and fun experience there and back. At paradise cove, we enjoyed the different events that were happening; such as the spear throwing, the pulling in of the fish net, and the luau. The buffet was very good, and had plenty of food for everyone to get their fill. The final event of the night was amazing.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/20 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Paradise Cove Luau
Reviewed by: Amanda
We did the Paridise Cove Luau and had an amazing time. We enjoyed the food and the show. It was great meeting new people
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
家族 友人と
Reviewed by: 家族友人と
無料で体験できるコーナーもたくさんあり、
子供たちは、ステージに上がってフラ体験をしたり大満喫してました
カヌーにのったときは、漕いでくれたお兄さんが、モアナの歌をたくさん歌ってくれ、子供たちは、とてもたのしく、思い出になったようです
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| Packages: | デラックスプラン（前方または後方ボックス席／テーブルサービスの食事） |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/27 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Great Time!
Reviewed by: werduffy
Overall great experience
Food was great and the dancers were fantastic!!
the pre-show activities were great and the sunset pics were gorgeous too
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Will have a wonderful time with the driver and also with the hose and their boss his name is Mo cussing mole will have a wonderful time and party lights close me and my family
Reviewed by: Villota family
All the time we have been pied as guys cuz we have a wonderful time myself and my family beautiful view beautiful food wonderful food wonderful show
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/21 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
awesome view and fantastic show!
Reviewed by: chen
the sunset is very beautiful, food is tasty, will come back again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/03 |
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Aloha Ms Ems,
Thank you so much for your comments about your evening with us. As a local resident we really appreciate you coming with your friends to enjoy a night out. Most locals are pleasantly surprised how relaxed & comfortable they feel. So sorry you weren't aware of the special with the Drink Glasses, but the Escorts on the Buses mention it to the guests on the way to the luau. The Gate person doesn't always have time with so many people checking in at the gate. It's a great deal with the glasses, no matter which package you choose. So happy you enjoyed the food, and our entertainment. You chose the most popular package, the Hibiscus Luau Package, and I'm so glad you were happy with your choice. I hope you will tell your family and friends about your experience, and bring more friends out to our luau again sometime in the future, we really love to have our Kama'ainas out there!!
Sincerely,
Paulette
Executive Director of Sales/PR
Germaine's Luau, Inc.