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Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

This luau was super great and family oriented. The whole staff puts so much effort into a great show! As well it is so awesome to get a free pass to Waimea falls, great purchase for your buck!!

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Aloha and mahalo Kara for the great review and 5-star rating. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the luau and had a great experience at Waimea falls. We would love to see you guys again soon!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/07
Activity Date: 2021/11/05

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Good Food and GREAT show

Reviewed by: Ed From PHX

Went as 2 couples to the show and it was a blast. We got two free Mai Tai's each and they were good, not watered down. The show was AWESOME, it told a lot of history and the Chief was quite funny. The fire spinning was great and very cool. They have a few world champions doing the show.

It is buffet style, and they have two different lines when you go to the buffet. There is a Pick your own food, and a server prepared plate. The server prepared they give you a little of each things. You can go back later and get more of what you want. The Pick your own food is slow and it will take time, but the other line is very very quick.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/26
Activity Date: 2021/10/03

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chiefs Luau, great family event!

Reviewed by: Birsa

This luau was nothing short of awesome! The chief is awesome and so hilarious. Food was pretty delightful too! Would certainly recommend to a friend who is heading to Oahu!!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/15
Activity Date: 2021/10/13

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Tao Luau

Reviewed by: Lee

Tao Luau is the best outstanding food. Staff are friendly and welcoming

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Aloha Lee and mahalo for giving us a great review! Glad to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you and also enjoyed our company. We certainly hope to see you again soon!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/06
Activity Date: 2021/10/04

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Definitely recommend for the best experience luau

Reviewed by: Matt soto

That was an amazing luau! Definitely will have to do it again! The food was delicious and the performances were awesome!

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/05
Activity Date: 2021/10/03

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief is the coolest!

Reviewed by: Natalie P.

Doing things during COVID-19 can be a real pain in the butt, but the organizers for Chief’s Luau made it very easy. This show is awesome! The Chief is so funny & warm, & you can tell he’s a good guy. The food was delicious, but I wish that some things were a little warmer, like the noodles & the sweet potato bread. I recommend going through the customization line, since you can just tell them you don’t want the fish or the chicken or whatever. The show was fun & entertaining & I think it’s worth every dollar I paid! I would totally see it again.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/09/22
Activity Date: 2021/09/20

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

So welcoming

Reviewed by: Mr & Mrs Niles

Amazing hospitality!!! What a wonderful family that just wants to serve. Loved every minute of the dancing and music. Food was delicious and authentic. Thank you for having us.

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Aloha and mahalo Mr. and Mrs. Niles for giving us a great review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed every bit of the luau. Good to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you, hope we'd see you guys soon and enjoy the dancing, music, and performances again!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/10
Activity Date: 2021/09/08

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great experience

Reviewed by: Nikki J

It was out first time at a Luau & we had a wonderful time. It was such a great experience, the food was amazing & everyone was so friendly. We weren’t sure about it being at a water park but once you’re seated, you would never know it was a theme park. Definitely recommend!

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/09/05
Activity Date: 2021/09/01

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Outstanding best part of the trip

Reviewed by: Alexis

The food was delicious and I loved all the performances and how friendly everyone was kept me interested the whole time the drinks were really good too can’t wait to come back!!

  • My son loved the show

  • Beautiful performance

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/28
Activity Date: 2021/08/02

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: Joni

What a great intimate Polynesian experience! The luau was the highlight of our trip. Our host, Bill, was awesome, as well as Chris, who shared how they cook and serve their traditional meals. Beautiful and exciting dancing. The food was delicious. We really felt the Ohana spirit! Highly recommend!

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Aloha Joni and mahalo for giving us a great review. We are happy to know that our luau was the highlight of your trip. Bill, Chris, and everyone at Toa Luau would love to see you guys again soon and enjoy the food and performances the second time around. God Bless!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

A Good Time Indeed!

Reviewed by: Tito

It was a great time to bring my wife to this show. She had never been to a luau before and this was a great experience. The food was standard pre-prepared fare but the entertainment was excellent.

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Aloha Tito,
Thank you so much for your comments, and for bringing your wife to experience our luau. Our food is a variety of island favorites, with some Hawaiian style prepared dishes, however, we're sorry you felt it was standard. When you're preparing food for such large numbers, it may not be up to your standards. It sounds like you enjoyed the evening overall, and for that I'm happy. Our entertainers work hard at their talent, so I'm so happy that you felt it was excellent! We hope you will share your photos and comments with your friends and family, and maybe even post some on our Facebook page at Germaine's Luau & Special Events! #experienceohana, #germainesluau....Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/16
Activity Date: 2021/07/21

Hilton Waikiki Beach Front Luau & Fireworks Show - Friday Night Exclusive!

It's more for the experience

Reviewed by: Alissa

We got the premium tickets and actually got sat front and center which was great for our kids (4, 6 & 8). That also meant though that one side of the table was blinded by the sun for the first part of the show until the sun dipped below the trees (small price to pay for front and center). We didn't realize that with the premium tickets even the kids got extra drink tickets that could be used for juice or alcohol. My kids were never going to drink that many juices so we used them to get a few extra Mai Tai for us...but word of advice if you wait for the server to get the drinks you will never be able to get through your tickets because they are split between so many tables so grab them from the bar yourself. The show was great my kids especially liked the fire dancers. The food was just ok but we expected that as it's hard to serve that many individual plates at once. The only thing my kids would eat was the shredded pork and fruit so if you have kids who are picky eaters make sure they eat a little something before hand.

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Packages: VIP Diamond Package: Premier Seating, Two Drinks & Lei Greeting
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief's Luau was Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Sunshine A.

My family really enjoyed Chief's Luau. The staff was very attentive and helpful and the show was awesome! We really enjoyed our experience and would go back again when we visit Honolulu in the future.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/11
Activity Date: 2021/08/09

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Such an amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Cecilla (Cece)

This is my first Luau in Hawaii and my boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed it! The location was spot on. We loved the location, since it was in front of the beach. The venue gave us a tropical vibe. When it came to the food I wasn't too sure if I would enjoy the kalua very much because I am not a porky person. However, after seeing my boyfriend eat the kalua I gave in and tried it myself. Surprisingly it was quite delicious! Too be honest, the food at Germaine's was spot on! Despite the salad, I wasn't to fond of it. Other than that, it sort of reminds me of L&L's lol. I love the idea of giving each person a ticket for one free drink, I thought that was a nice gesture. My favorite part of the evening was the fireshow and the show's overall! The dancers, story, history, and the people were all beautiful. My only wish was that their were more males show haha. I mean, I love the hula girls but where are the mens! Overall, I will definitely come back here with my friends and families..venue, food, and the experience did not disappoint at all. Thank you Germaine's for your great hospitality! Aloha, Cece

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Aloha Cece, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at our family luau. I'm happy you took the chance and tried our "Kalua" or roasted pig, that was cooked traditional way in our underground oven, called an "Imu". It does have a different taste when it's cooked that way. Our salad is made real "local" style, usually macaroni & potato together, and similar to L&L but glad you enjoyed everything else overall. We have added a few more male dancers, as several of our male dancers are also in the Military reserves so not always available. We hope you will return one day and visit us again!! Loved your photos, and hope you will post them to our Facebook page at Germaine's Luau & Special Events or post your comments on Yelp or Trip Advisor....#experienceohana, #germainesluau Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/15

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief Luau’s Polynesian Show

Reviewed by: CLA

The show was very entertaining. We loved it especially our kids. The food was excellent as well. We can’t wait to be back.

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/07
Activity Date: 2021/07/16

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Luau

Reviewed by: Vanessa Z

The chief stole the show, wish he had more show time.



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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/30
Activity Date: 2021/07/28

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Fun for the whole family

Reviewed by: Chavez Family

Totally worth every penny, the food and entertainment made our vacation one to remember. Lot’s of fun for the whole family. Great way to end a beautiful family vacation.

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Aloha Chaviz Family, Thank you so much for taking time to post your review of your evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. We have 3 generations of family members working there and hope you felt a part of our family that night !! We hope you will share your pictures and comments with us on our Facebook page...Germaine's Luau & Special Events. We hope you will be able to visit us again sometime in the future when we are back to normal. You will notice some additional fun moments that we weren't allowed to do at this time due to the guidelines in place for us to follow. We appreciate you choosing Germaine's Luau as a fun activity while on your family vacation here on our beautiful island!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana...

  • Good view from any table

  • Fresh piggy

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Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/26
Activity Date: 2021/07/24

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great

Reviewed by: SAI

Great show, it was entertaining. Drinks are easy to access. The food could have been better though.

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/02

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Fun time!

Reviewed by: :))

Had a fabulous time with my friends. Very efficient with getting everyone food.

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Aloha and Thank you so much for sending your feedback. So happy that you had a fun evening with our family at Germaine's Luau. Yes, it is sometimes challenging to feed so many people, but happy that you were able to enjoy our buffet in a timely manner. Mahalo, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Original Package: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/23
Activity Date: 2021/07/21

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Fun for the whole family!

Reviewed by: Rema Mio

Our family had an amazing time! Chief and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, drinks were great and the entertainment was unforgettable. Thank you for having us :)

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/20
Activity Date: 2021/07/19

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Awesome Show!

Reviewed by: Shani Freeman

The show was phenomenal, food was tasty and views spectacular. I misread and thought it was open seating, but it wasn't. It was well organized, staff were definitely hospitable and the show was truly entertaining even my kid who doesn't like anything like the whole experience. It is a must see! MAHALO!

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Sincerest "Mahalo" for taking a moment out of your busy vacation time to write this review, and for choosing our luau! We know you could have chosen anywhere else to spend your time, and hope you'll share your experience and photos with your family and friends back home. We appreciate you compliments, and so very happy to hear that you all had an enjoyable evening with our family at Germaine's Luau.
Warmest Aloha,
Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/20
Activity Date: 2021/07/18

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Completed our trip perfectly

Reviewed by: Sylvia R

We purchased our luau through Hawaii activities. Website was super easy to navigate! Since is was a 3rd party reservation I did confirm with the venue just to be safe! The luau was amazing! Food was delicious! Transportation was easy to locate and on time. Our host was great! Highly recommend!!

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/07/15

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Toa Luau

Reviewed by: Jeannette

The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/23

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

FIRE, food & show!

Reviewed by: Mariam

Overall, great show! The food was delicious and hearty portions. The show was so good - lots of Polynesian dancing and fire-knife dancing. Chief Sielu was a great host and HILARIOUS!!

Would recommend trying to get the Royal (VIP) seating for better seating for the show! I booked Paradise (General) because the Royal was already sold out for the date that I was available.

  • Took so many photos!

  • Had a blast at the luau

  • So much food!

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Packages: Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/27

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Awesome Luau!!

Reviewed by: Leandra Mora

This was our first Luau. My family and I had such an amazing time! Awesome to learn about the history and culture. The show was amazing, it was such a great time. Highly recommend!! It was great! Felt the love! Food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!

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Packages: Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/03
Activity Date: 2021/07/01

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great fun, lively and interactive show.

Reviewed by: Amanda

The food was pretty good. Much better than a couple other luau’s that I have been to in the area. They offered a plate with a little of everything or you could go through the line and pick only what you wanted. They had pulled pork, fried chicken, fried fish, salad, rice, asian noodles, cooked taro root, rolls and for dessert white cake with white frosting and pineapple chunks. They offered individually packaged condiments of ranch dressing, Tabasco sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, butter, as well as small cups of poi and pico de gallo.

We had the royal package and had great seats. The seating was set up in tables of 4. My husband sat side by side and another couple sat on the other side of the table. We had another table of 4 right next to us. The Covid seating restrictions have been relaxed significantly as of June 21st when we went.

The royal package benefits that the paradise didn’t get is drink service at the tables (paradise have to walk to bar), 3 free drinks, fresh orchid lei (paradise get nut lei), closer seating to stage, first to go to buffet.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/23
Activity Date: 2021/06/20

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief’s Luau

Reviewed by: R. Kinder

Outstanding show with tons of energy. Well worth the money to see it.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/22
Activity Date: 2021/06/20

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Absolutely amazing!! A MUST DO!!!

Reviewed by: Monique

I can not recommend this enough!! If you are on Oahu it is worth the trip to Waimea Valley. This was my family & I's absolute favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was incredibly personable, authentic, and overall an amazing luau. They were all very nice and made a point to come to every table and talk with all of the guests. They even went above and beyond by helping the table next to us and walking their baby around in the stroller so that they could eat their dinner. Everyone was in awe at how amazing the crew made this experience for everyone. They were truly enjoying teaching everyone about the Polynesian culture from the Polynesian Islands, and it made the experience that much better. Can not recommend enough! GO GO GO!

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Aloha and mahalo Monique for this review! We are so thankful and glad to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed the luau, we want to make you feel welcomed and well accommodated and get the chance to enjoy every bit of the luau. We appreciate you guys for coming and hoping we'd see you guys again soon if you ever get to visit the island again!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/08
Activity Date: 2021/05/03

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Awesome

Reviewed by: Grisel

This luau had some really good food. The drinks were ok but could be better. I had gone to a different luau and had our own table so when they told we're sitting with others I was surprised but wasn’t bad. Also the benches could use some cushion. By the time the show started my butt was already hurting.

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Aloha Grisel, So happy that you enjoyed our Hawaiian/American buffet, local style. I'm not sure how many were in your party, but once the covid guidelines were altered, it allowed us to seat at least 10 ppl at a table with a little distance between parties. So sorry the picnic style benches weren't so comfortable, but it's difficult to have cushioned tables out there on the beach exposed to the heat and sunshine all day, especially since we don't have a covering overhead. The picnic tables were chosen so that people might have that kind of backyard style BBQ with family feeling in mind when they think of a luau on the beach, and because regular tables just weren't stable in the sand. I hope this won't deter you from coming back to visit us again sometime in the future. Mahalo for your feedback, Germaine's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Plumeria Package: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/06
Activity Date: 2021/05/13

Germaine's Luau - Fun Backyard Style Luau with Dinner, Show & Fire-Knife Dance

Great experience

Reviewed by: José A.

Did the V.I.P table for my father’s Birthday and the whole family had a blast definitely would suggest booking the VIP because of the drink service and food service brought to you. It also includes a picture for every adult in your group.

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Aloha Jose, Thank you so much for your feedback, and happy to hear that that the celebration of your father's birthday was enjoyable for everyone. Please post your comments and fun photos on our Instagram or Facebook page....Germaine's Luau & Special Events, or #germainesluau. We would defintely appreciate that! Hope you will come back and visit us again one day, and tell your friends of your experience too!! Mahalo, Germain's Luau Ohana

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Packages: Plumeria Package: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/05
Activity Date: 2021/06/03
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