Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is a wonderful place to visit -- enjoyed with our children and would make a repeat visit.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Adele
A fabulous time! We hired our guide, Mose, for $10 to take us on a tour. Couldn't have seen as much as we did without him! Need more than one day to do this attraction fully.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/27 |
Reviewed by: 弘康
This is actually my third time participating in this activity. Why do I join the Paradise Cove Luau? It's because I really enjoy it, and I believe it's the best luau on Oahu.
First of all, I definitely recommend Paradise Cove to those who are visiting Hawaii for the first time. The reasons are: it's reasonably priced for what you get, there are hula lessons and activities for kids before the show starts, and they provide transportation to and from the hotel.
However, I can't say the food is particularly delicious; I recommend participating mainly for the show. The relatively tasty dish was the fried chicken. As for poi (mashed taro, a staple food for locals, similar to rice in Japan), it doesn't taste great on its own, but when eaten with lomilomi salmon, it actually becomes quite tasty. Eating it with side dishes is definitely better than just having rice alone.
You can also enjoy the sunset and stargazing, so I think you can experience a side of Hawaii that you won't find in Waikiki. If you're a first-timer, why not give it a try? I'm planning to bring someone who is visiting Hawaii for the first time again next year.
このアクティビティーに参加するのは実は3回目なんです。
なぜこのパラダイスコーブルアウに参加するのか?
それはもちろん気に入っているからですが、オアフ島では一番いいルアウだとおもいます。
まず私はハワイが初めてという方にこのパラダイスコーブルアウを必ず薦めます。
その理由は?内容の割りにリーズナブルであること。?ショーが始まる前にフラレッスンや子供向けのアクティビティーがあること。?ホテルまで送迎があることです。
ただし料理は特においしいとは言えませんあくまでショーを目的に参加されることをお勧めします。
料理で比較的美味しかったのはフライドチキンです。
ポイ(タロイモの磨り潰したもので現地の方の主食・日本の米のようなもの)の食べ方ですがそれだけ食べても美味しくないですがロミロミサーモンなどと一緒に食べると実は結構美味しいんです。米だけ食べるよりおかずも一緒に食べた方が美味しいでしょ。
サンセットや星空も一緒に楽しめるのでワイキキに無いハワイを楽しめると思います。
初めての方一度参加してみてはいかがですか?
私は来年またハワイ初めての方を連れて参加予定です。
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I felt that this was an outstanding value for the money. The whole experience was not only entertaining but educational as well.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The polynesian cultural center is pretty cool. Anybody visiting Hawaii for the first time should check it out.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
it was great and one day is definitely not enough time to see and learn all that is at the Polynesian Cultural Center
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide was very poor.We didn't get to see anything. You need a full day to see everything before the luau.The luau was very poor.The evening show was the best part of the experience.
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| Posted on: | 2007/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Jen
From activities, to good authentic food, to a long list of mixed drinks to loosen you up, this luau was money well spent.
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Outstanding they told you alot about the Hawaiian Culture... Highly Recommend
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
ton of fun - highly recommend going to a luau - i was a first timer and would go again!
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a wonderful time.
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/25 |
Reviewed by: まりも
We thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with the bus attendant on the way to the cultural center, all the way to the show.
文化センターへ行くバスの添乗員さんの話からショーまで十分楽しませいただきました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/23 |
Reviewed by: みぽぽ
A night show with dinner at this price!! The show was truly satisfying and incredibly moving ☆ It was much colder at night than I expected, so be sure to bring a jacket!!
ナイトショーとディナー付きでこの値段!!ショーは、本当に大満足で超感動しました☆夜は、予想していたよも寒かったので、上着持参を!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Becki
We really loved this....great show, great staff, great food!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/17 |
Reviewed by: michael from california
My family and I enjoyed our whole day in PCC. We manage to visit all the 7 tribes of polynesia thanks to our to guide. He was very courteos and very friendly specially to our little ones. The day went very smooth although the weather was hot and muggy. The food at the luau was good as well as the performances of the girls and cousin benny. It was a delightfull dinner indeed. After the luau, we had 1 hour free time to ourselves to visit the souviener shops and check our photos taken during the day. A bit expensive for an 8X10 picture but we bit the bullet for the sake of remembrance. The night show was splendid. They pretty much showed all the seven tribes altogether and made a fabuluos show. Hula dancers were good, they were great shaking their butts. Men were also good at what they do. They really played their part as a tribe warriors. They added a little humor which I thought was cool such as slipping down the floor and pretending to hurt their butt. The three men fire dancers remind
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Kin_kin_T
I decided on this activity after seeing posts from people who had participated before. It's true that if you don't speak English, you might feel a bit lost at first since all the explanations are in English. However, once you get there, there are various events leading up to the actual dinner and show, such as making bracelets and crowns with flowers. You will need to give tips, so it might be a good idea to prepare a few $1 bills. The time flew by. My family participated, and everyone seemed to have a great time. Since everything was in English and most of the participants were Americans, it was nice to experience the unique vibe of America. Including the pick-up time, it takes about half a day, so it might be wise to plan with some extra time. I highly recommend this option. Both options I booked through Alan were great!
以前参加をされた方の書き込みを見て、このアクティビティに決めました。確かに英語ができないと説明も全て英語なので、全く理解できないと最初はとまどうかもしれませんが、現地にいってしまえば実際のディナーとショウまで、色々な催しものがありので(花でブレスレットを作ったり、冠を作成したりとう、チップを上げなくてはなりませんので、$1を何枚か準備していかれるとよいかも)時間はあっと言う間でした。家族で参加したのですが、皆とても楽しめたようでした。全てが英語で、アメリカ人の参加者がほとんどだったので、アメリカの独特ののりのよさも味わえてよかったみたいでした。送迎時間も含めて、半日かかるので、余裕をもって予定をたてるとよいかも。すごくお勧めのオプションでした。アランで申し込んだオプションは二つともよかったです!
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/11 |
Reviewed by: cat
I have been to Hawaii more than ten times, and half of those visits have been to this place. I don't know why, but it's an attractive place that makes you want to come back. I think it's more suited for families and friends rather than couples. It's a great place because you can experience the culture.
私はハワイに10回以上いってますが、その半分はここにきています。なぜかわからりませんが魅力的で、また行きたくなる場所です。カップル。というよりは家族や友達にむいているばしょだとおもいます。文化を体感できるのでとてもいい場所だと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ6回目さん
This was my second time participating, and I felt it had been upgraded compared to two years ago. First, the guide on the shuttle bus made us laugh (in English). Upon arrival, we took photos with the dancers (you can purchase them later for $15 if you like). There were about two hours before the show started, filled with a variety of activities such as canoeing, tattoos, hula dance lessons, and lei making, so there was no chance of getting bored. This time, we had table service for dinner (the fried chicken is exquisite, and the pork is, of course, delicious too). Six people sit at one table, and the others were Americans. It might be tough if you're not sociable and can't speak English. If you're in a group of four or more, you probably won't feel out of place (but if it's just two of you, you'll be sitting next to each other with strangers across the table).
I believe there were about 600 guests, and it seemed like we were the only Japanese people there.
I think you can enjoy it even if you can't speak English. Don't forget to tip the guide when you get off the bus, about $5 per person.
I was actually considering the Royal Hawaiian Luau show, and luckily got to see it from the sidelines the day before, but I think Paradise Cove offers better cost performance. I'm glad I participated.
今回は2回目の参加だったのですが、2年前に比べてバージョンアップした気がしました。まず、送迎バスの中でガイドさんは笑わせてくれます(英語)。着いてからまずダンサーとの写真(後で気に入れば購入、15ドル)。カヌーやタトゥー、フラダンスレッスン、レイ作りなど、ショーが始まるまで2時間ぐらいあったのですが多彩なイベントが用意されており、退屈はしません。今回はテーブルサービスでディナーを頂きました(フライドチキンは絶品です。ポークももちろんおいしいですが)。6人が一つのテーブルになるのですが、周りはアメリカ人でした。社交的かつ英語が話せないと辛いかもしれません。4人以上のグループであれば浮くことはないでしょう(二人だと隣同士になり向かいが見知らぬゲストになるので)。
確か600人ぐらいのゲストだったと思うのですが、日本人は私達だけのようでした。
英語ができなくても楽しめると思います。バスを降りる時ににガイドさんにチップをお忘れなく。一人当たり5ドルぐらいでしょうか。
実は迷っていたロイヤルハワイアンのルアウショーも前日に袖からラッキーにも見ることができたのですが、パラダイスコーブの方がコストパフォーマンスはいいと思いました。参加してよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/05 |
Reviewed by: みゅう
The show was a powerful performance with dance and a fire show. It was my first time seeing a fire show, and it was amazing. It is a bit far away, so the travel time is long, but if you have some extra time, I think it's worth going to see it at least once.
ショーは、ダンスにファイヤーショーに迫力のある物でした。
ファイヤーショーは、初めてみたのですが凄かったです。
少し遠い場所にあるので移動が長いですが、時間に余裕がある方は一度観に行ってもいいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Excellent
My husband and I had a gret time at the Polynesian Cultural center. The tour bus guide "Kemo" or Cousin K was very knowledgeble about the cultures, and land legends of Oahu. The tour bus ride was 1 hour 15 minutes from Waikiki, but it went by very quickly. He taught us how to speak Hawaiin properly, a few legends from the Windward side, as well as the local spots. Once in the center, we got to see all but 2 islands (very hard to do as the center is huge) and we went to many shows, the canoe ride, the lua, and the night show. It was a very long and hot day that ended in a huge rain shower, but it was so worth it and we do not regret spening the whole day there. Very educational!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My wife and I celebrated our Honeymoon in Oahu, and choose to goto the Cultural Center for the day, including the luau and the show.
It was an amazing experience!
Each village was unique and the people were so friendly!
My only suggestion is to sell caffinated coffee and soda at the Center...since many people are there all day they will need a pick me up.
The worst part of the entire day was our bus driver to and from the Center...Loretta. She was boring, rude, and forgot we were on the bus.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Katherine
I was nervous about using this service, but things worked out great. We purchased the Deluxe Package which included 6 free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, front row seating and tableside meal service. We were greeted with a fresh flower lei (women) and kukui nut lei (men), a mai tai drink and photos with dancers. It was everything they promised. It was on a pristine, beautiful private beach with numerous hands on activities. It was absolutely wonderful!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Lisa Maggard
We went to the Luau the night after our hawaian wedding. It was amazing! We took our mothers and had an great time. Our host Brownsen was great, we could not have asked for more. Hey I even learned to Hula! Recommend to everyone and we plan to return with our next visit!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
thought that the imax theater, while beautiful in technique, was political in nature and not needed. that was the only downside to our adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Trish
We had a great time not only at the luau, but to and from on our tour bus. I strongly recommend this
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a great experiance. My family and I had a blast. The food was outrageously great!!!! Our guide kouli was great. He gave us the greatest tour ive ever had in my life. He had a wealth of knowlege of all the islands
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/14 |
Reviewed by: はる
It's a place with a very nice atmosphere. There are fewer Japanese people here. I was wondering what to do since there seemed to be quite a bit of time before the show, but before I knew it, time flew by as I took a walk, took photos, had some drinks, and got a lei made. I received drink tickets, but I couldn't use them all. The cocktails are generously poured, which is great for those who enjoy a drink. It seems that non-alcoholic drinks were free. During the show, you can eat, dance, chat, and take photos freely, so I think it's fun for families. Of course, couples will be even happier. Women might want to dress up a bit. You'll receive the photos taken, so it makes for great memories. Unfortunately, I couldn't fully understand the jokes made by the guide in English on the shuttle bus. However, you can still enjoy yourself even if you don't speak English at all. The staff can speak a little Japanese, so there’s no trouble communicating. They are very considerate. On this day, I was able to take wonderful sunset photos. Silhouettes of people against the backdrop of a red sky and palm trees. It's a show that makes you think Hawaii is wonderful.
雰囲気がとてもいいところです。日本人は少なめです。ショーまでかなり時間があるようなのでどうするのかなぁと思っていたら、散歩したり、写真撮ったり、お酒飲んだり、レイ作ってもらったりとしてたらあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。飲み物のチケットを貰うのですがとても使い切れません。カクテルのアルコール量はおおざっぱに多めに入れてくれますので酔っぱらいには嬉しいです。ノンアルコールはただだったみたいだし。ショーの最中は食べたり、踊ってたり、喋ったり、写真撮ったり自由にできますので家族で行くと楽しいと思います。勿論カップルで行くとさらに幸せです。女性は少しおしゃれしていくといいでしょう。撮った写真を貰いますのでいい思い出になります。送迎のバスの中は英語なのでガイドがジョークを言ってもよく理解できなかったのが残念でした。でも英語ができないと楽しめないということは全くありません。スタッフは片言日本語ができますので意志の疎通に困ることはありません。よく気使ってくれます。この日素晴らしい日没の写真がとれました。赤く染まった空に椰子の木のシルエットを背景に写る人影。ハワイって素敵だなと思えるショーです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Holmquist
The luau was amazing. I've been to a couple in my life time, but this was the best. Thank you very much.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Charles
Very entertaining and educational. Was an enjoyable experience. Thanks..
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good show, starts slowly
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/04 |
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