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All Reviews for Best Luau & Shows for Kids in Oahu
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Perfect Dinner & Show for Family and Friends
Reviewed by: Kevin Park
Overall, excellent experience. The show was awesome showing the traditional style of dances and performances of the Hawaiian culture. The buffet itself had many selections to choose and eat. The most highlight of the show was the HA breath of life where it was the fire rings twisted by several different men on the show which was pretty cool. We also did the islands of Polynesia 2 hour guided tour where we sat down and peeled bananas and coconut looking like materials with the dressed up villagers on site.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/23 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Return visitor
Reviewed by: Return visitor
Once again Absolutely enjoyed all the entertainment and the meal the shredded pork melted in my mouth. I was there in 2018 and to far back to see the fish netting. Really looking forward to seeing the display this time but disappointed to hear the event has been discontinued. Overall great performance. The dancing to celebrate the lifting of the pig out of the pit was also excellent.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/11 |
Magic & Mystery Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel - Hawaii's Best Magic Show
Halloween fun!
Reviewed by: Mike
We thoroughly enjoyed the show! Would have loved more.
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| Packages: | General Admission Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/31 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Day was too long but PCC was good!
Reviewed by: Annette
It was too long of a day! Our bus left PCC after 9:20pm which meant we got back to Waikīkī almost 11pm. The day was great but the ending with the timing of the bus was a sour note.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/29 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Polynesian culture centre
Reviewed by: Shirley Husted
My husband and I had a fantastic day at the polynesian culture centre.
We went to many of the activities and to the Gateway dinner. We felt it was excellent and a beautiful display plus we learnt a lot.
Thank you all so very much...
I was particularly wishing to go to a Luau and that was what I thought I booked from Australia before we went.....however discovered while there that I had booked the Gateway dinner. Bit disappointed but the dinner was lovely and the whole experience fantastic!!! Thank you all so much...
Shirley and David Husted
Australia...
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/03 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
“A must have adventure”
Reviewed by: Tia & Zoltan
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a “must have adventure” that we would highly recommend from couples to families. We spent a day and enjoyed every second of it. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and kept it quiet but loved the experience of the Tahitian wedding ceremony where we renewed our promise. The food experience was outstanding, we tried a lot of food that we never tried before. The raw tuna was our favourite. 1 day was not enough to have the time to have some art workshop to do and sadly we couldn’t go back to have an Okulele session.
Thank you for the experience of our lifetime. Tia and Zoltan from Ireland
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/30 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chief Luau
Reviewed by: Kelly
The experience was very nice as far as the show however the food was not great at all very low budget set up and selection of food for the price as well as the fruit punch and water were in igloos
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/23 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Lovely evening
Reviewed by: Kara
Small and intimate luau with a lot of Hawaiian history coursing through the show!
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/09 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Lots in 1 day
Reviewed by: Kara
It was a really great ground, but you will be tired after exploring PCC.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/05 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Good!
Reviewed by: Kara
The kids had a lot of fun, we think we would skip next but its worth it one time!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/16 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Funny event
Reviewed by: Kara
We were laughing a lot, which made our experience even better!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/15 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
The Best part of my HI trip!
Reviewed by: JBCheney
I thoroughly enjoyed a full day walking around the Polynesian Cultural Center, being introduced to the different cultures, learning history, watching free performances, and buying HI things for family back home. The buffet dinner was outstanding with excellent, friendly service from staff.
The best part was the "HA Breath of Life" show. I've seen Broadway in NY and a show in the west end of London, and this show as just as good, maybe even better as it revolves around true cultural experiences for the audience to witness. I actually got tear-upped more than once. I hope many other will get the opportunity. It was worth every penny and the late bus ride back into Honolulu.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/23 |
Aloha Kai Sea Life Park Luau - Oceanfront Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Dance
Gorgeous venue, Great show!
Reviewed by: Layla
My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Luau. The show was fantastic and the food was great! The scenic drive to and from was a cherry on top.
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| Packages: | Silver Package: Silver Seating, 2 Drinks, Flower Lei & Sea Life Park Admission |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/27 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Great lua
Reviewed by: Lisa Wakefield
Luau was amazing
Food was amazing
It’s just a shame that you guys didn’t pick us up.
Had to get a taxi to the show which was lucky we found one that could take my husbands mobility scooter.
Made some phone calls to complain and sent an email to complain
We were promised a ride back to hotel on bus.
The hostess on the bus on the way was very rude to us
We did receive a small refund which we will grateful for.
Just a suggestion (which I did mention in my emails) for future tours. That maybe your host on the buses actually go and check with all persons that may be waiting by the pickup point or little further away from pickup point. You are dealing with tourists and not everyone will know where the exact pickup points are. Also in our case have the actual name of the tour in front window of bus. Our bus did not have this. Otherwise we would like have know. The host for our tour actually started walking down towards where we were standing but turned back around half way down. She would have seen my husband was in a mobility scooter and would i assume have this information written on your paperwork.
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/23 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Amazing Luau!!
Reviewed by: Karina
The Luau was amazing, food was great and the entire show was so entertaining!! Me and my partner had a great time. I definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/22 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Wonderful Day in Paradise
Reviewed by: jmf
Enjoyed the day very much. Dinner was very good with so many choices - not just your average luau food. The Show itself was worth the price of admission. Our seats were so close to the stage we could feel the heat from the torches. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour to future Honolulu visitors.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/07 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Best Luau on the Island!
Reviewed by: Keisha L.
It was a great experience! The activities were fun and educational! Great family environment! Wonderful performances, amazing performers, good food and drinks! The best activity and experience on our vacation! You have to go!
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Midsection Seat, 2 Drinks, Kukui Lei & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: Kiri and Michael ❤️
You know how you can never quite describe the atmosphere, moments and beauty of something? That was this experience. From a long distance traveler- this was once in a lifetime. Tell everyone you know and bring them with you. 10/10.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
100/10 Recommend
Reviewed by: Kayla
I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/08 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Very commercialised.
Reviewed by: Laura
We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.
Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/03 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Simply the “BEST” Luau ever attended.
Reviewed by: Mr. 305
Ok, ok. This was my first luau but still, in my opinion, it was the greatest luau you could attended. From start to finish, period! From the time you get picked up the host in the bus doesn’t shut up. I’m kidding. He is great. He entertains you with a comedian style performance to break the ice on your way to the Luau. Who doesn’t like to be entertained. This is better than sitting in a boring 15 minute/ half hour ride. lol. Then you get neckless beads, amazing. Make sure you’re as hungry as a lion cause there is a lot of FOOD. You will gain 10Lbs easy. Then the best awaits. Many different cultural warrior dances both male and female. But they save the best for last. The warrior fire dance. The begging slowly so you won’t poop your pants with so much fire. Talented warriors swinging fire, AMAZING. And if you are celebrating a b-day or anniversary… man you’re in for a treat. Oh did I mention the also take complimentary pictures . Keeps getting better. I’d tell you more but just book the show and see for yourself self.
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/01 |
Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]
AMAZING!!!
Reviewed by: Iokua
This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/24 |
Aloha Kai Sea Life Park Luau - Oceanfront Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Dance
Sea life park luau
Reviewed by: Kylan McCallum
Best Luau!! Throughly enjoyed entertainment and food was delicious!
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| Packages: | Gold Package: Gold Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei, Photo & Sea Life Park Pass |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/26 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Amazing Luau!
Reviewed by: Angelyn & Jerome
We chose Chief’s Luau for our honeymoon and it was one of the best moments of our trip. Chief made sure we laughed all the time and got impressed by the outstanding performance. Definetly worth it and we are sure we will go back.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/30 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
The show is amazing.
Reviewed by: Jerelyn
The show was great. It highlights the cultures of different Polynesian groups. We sign up for a tour guide inside the cultural center. It helps us schedule our activities for the whole day stay over there. The tour guides are students from their university. They are amazing. I can recommend this tour for families. The dinner buffet is sumptuous.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Lots going on
Reviewed by: Kara
The park was a bit confusing, but the show in the end of the night was awesome!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/10 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Thrilling!
Reviewed by: Kara
What a great way to end off our Oahu trip! Mahalo to Mauka Luau!!
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/05 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Great evening.
Reviewed by: Kara
Fun evening, lots of different things to do and the show was top notch!
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/05 |
Mauka Warriors Luau - Hawaii's Best Thrilling Fire Knife Dance & Polynesian Show
Classic Luau
Reviewed by: Kara
Perfect experience, exactly what I pictures + more!
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| Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/01 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Family friendly
Reviewed by: Kara
Bring your family, all ages have a wonderful time, and there is plenty of different food choices!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/05 |
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