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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
The Ambassador Package is Definitely a Must!
Reviewed by: Sheryl Mowry
My friend and I had a great time. Having a personal tour guide just made it that much more special. King, our personal guide, was a wonderful addition to a fantastic day. Getting reserved seating at all the shows was excellent. There was so much to see and do and you can learn so much about the different people that make up the Polynesian Islands. I can't say enough good things about King, he was so helpful and nice. The luau wasn't what I expected. But the food was good and the show was great. It made for a long day, but there was never a dull moment. I was hoping to get a shot glass as a souvenir for my brother-in-law, he collects and displays them, so was disappointed when I found out they don't sell them there. So it was very hard to find him a gift.
I definitely recommend anyone going to visit Hawaii have to spend a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. And the Ambassador Package only makes the day that much more special.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/21 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Cultural center
Reviewed by: Mary
Wow. I learned so much. All the staff are so friendly. The luau was good but the show "breathe" was stunning!!!! We weren't going to stay but the staff told us it was the best part and I have to agree. Well worth the drive and cost!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/29 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Great Experience & Location
Reviewed by: H. Winarko
We had fun and lots of interaction with performers. Chief is super. Great Shows, food and location
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/08 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
great luau
Reviewed by: susan
we found this luau great ,the view was amazing, the show wonderful ,shuttle bus staff fantastic our only problem was the food , we were the last table called up and some of the food had run out and also we didn't really like the food there just was not enough variety
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/30 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
A taste of the South Pacific
Reviewed by: p&dyager
Nice day, but a lot to see in a short time. People very friendly. The luau was nice, and the evening performance was awesome!!!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/21 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Most Amazing cultural Day Out
Reviewed by: Mrs Manga
If you love learning about history, culture and origins then this is the day trip for you. From the smiling and informative tour guide and coach driver down to the guest. Services staff. Everybody had a smile on their faces and they were there to be of assistance at all times.
Our tour guide 'Cousin Mitch' was extremely informative and kept my 6 year old daughter entertained. He got us to all the shows and events on time we didn't miss a thing.
The centre is full of vibrant colours and rich history and watching all the island dances during the boat pagent was amazing.
It was a long day topped off by the amazing evening show which truly took my breath away, was well worth it
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/12 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「チーフズルアウ」豪華ビュッフェディナーと元世界チャンピオンのファイヤーダンスが圧巻のショー＜ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ内＞
最高！！！
Reviewed by: こうちゅん
友達と二人参加でした。
日本人が、私たちしかいなく最初不安になりましたが、なんの問題も有りませんでした。
行きのバスは、観光付きの送迎のようで、多少英語が分かれば楽しめます。
ハワイアンショーも今まで色々のもの見てますが、かなり楽しいです。
夕方からの参加で、程よい９時頃ホテルに戻れるのも魅力です。
夕方から予定がないなら、ぜひいったほうがいいですよ。
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| Packages: | スタンダードプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Amazing food and show
Reviewed by: Annie
We had an awesome driver named Allen who was hauling his way to get to the Polynesian cultural center even through the pouring rain. Even though we purchased the late night entry, we still had a great time with our tour guide and was able to go to a few of the more larger exhibits. Each land has their own exhibit, or a mini show varying from 15-30 minutes. My favorite was the Samoas. The dinner was a buffet style luau with the hula girls and boys, and the children. Half day is more than enough time to go through the park. There was also a canoe ride that operates every 15 min but we missed it since we were the last wave to enter the park. The show at the end called HA, the breathe of life was an amazing show!
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| Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] Ambassador Luau Dinner & Premium Show Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Gracias oP
Reviewed by: Joel y Maricela
Cracias por sus atenciones y amabilidad y de igual forma gracias por hacer de nuestra luna de miel algo inolvidable Y la guía que nos toco sabia mucho del tema y nos atendió excelente
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/15 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
great visit a must
Reviewed by: april
The park is worth to visit, food just ok but the show at night is so good and make the day worth it.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Prime Restaurant Dining & Premium Show Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/10 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Amazing!
Reviewed by: Melanie
I highly recommend this event, particularly as a Super Ambassador. The private tour guide and reserved seating were definitely worth the extra pennies. We partaked in lots of activities, saw all the best shows in best seats and generally had an amazing day. I can't recommend this event enough.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/31 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Fun luau!
Reviewed by: Jonathan W.
This is the only luau I have attended, but I can't imagine one being more enjoyable than this one. The pick-up service was right on time at the scheduled location and the drive over to Sea Life Park was quick considering the time of departure. The pre-dinner activities were fun and I picked up a piece of local artwork from a vendor that has become my favorite Hawaiian collectible. Dinner was very good and I'm still thinking of how yummy the coconut cake was! Chief was very entertaining and the other performers really put their native pride into the show. I would certainly recommend this luau experience!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/24 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
A great day out
Reviewed by: CTJ
My kids and I found it to be a fun and learning experience. To learn about all the different Polynesian people in that kind of setting was great. The food and the show was wonderful.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/14 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
There is reason why it's called Chief
Reviewed by: Jaybird
I am a native Hawaiian so I know my way around a luau. I was home visiting family and decided to take my wife and kids to Chief's Luau at Sea Life Park Hawaii. I must say it was THE BEST luau I have ever been to. The food was excellent as I usually go to a luau for the food first and show second. The show was even better as Chief was the perfect showman with talent to burn. Speaking of burn, the fire dancers were simply AMAZING!! The entire show was dazzling as each Polynesian country were represented in true artistry. What an amazing show with some of the most delicious authentic Hawaiian food I have ever tasted. My only complaint, and its a small one, is that there was no haupia for dessert.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/13 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chief's Luau at Sea Life Park Hawaii/Paradise Seating
Reviewed by: Billy&Janis&Bryton
Fantastic. We were made to feel Welcome to the Beautiful Island. The presentation
was very authentic performed with passion. We really felt as if The Chief had gathered
the best of the best to reflect the special times of island life. The venue is the perfect
size and the interaction during the Meet & Greet time with games and conversation
could only be described as welcomed interaction.
Thank You for the pride of heritage and reality in which all was presented.
Gorgeous view of the bay behind the Stage complimented the performance of these
proud islanders.
Thank You
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Such an awesome day :)
Reviewed by: Laura
So I bought the super ambassadors package which bode well for me, considering the 42 acre mass of land the PCC is situated on! As a wheelchair user, probably not the best thing to be doing that on my own! (However massive my biceps may become!)
Everything from the bus ride there with narration from Cousin Nox to the personalised friendly tour guide Jarom who was a fountain of knowledge and super nice guy - was an incredible experience. That's just the customer service! The site itself was beautiful, plentiful in scenic, educational and picturesque landscapes, with presentations that made you laugh, applaud stamp you feet and clap you hands!
Hands down a great tour and an incredible luau and show to end the night! I was fortunate to go backstage before the show and meet someone of the cast - what a lovely bunch! And to see them in action and knowing their complete and genuine appreciation for U.S. tourists being there, made the show even more spectular and the experience that much more worth while.
For sure, I didn't see everything, and I'd definitely go back, especially for another canoe ride! Was so amazed at the level of attention and willingness that was about when I wanted to row the canoe and participate in activities like that.#SuperAccommodating
Truly a wonderful and amazing experience I'll never forget xD
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/03 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Polynesian Culture Center
Reviewed by: Mindy McKnight
Super Ambassador was the way to go! Loved everything about it, even the little rain shower
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/23 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Fun day! Entertaining and educational.
Reviewed by: B. Hamilton
Our guide, Clifton, was great. He was knowledgable and very friendly. He was quick with a joke or light comment to keep the hot, sunny day light and fun.
The cultural center was well kept and full of beautiful and informative displays.
We enjoyed the entertainment and the food at the luau and "Ha" was beautiful. The dancing was amazing.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Late Entry Package/Polynesian Cultural Center Alii Luau & Night Show
Reviewed by: Jan D
Positives first...the Show is Amazing! I personally enjoy the show more than any Luau I have attended on Oahu. As a former resident and frequent visitor to HI....this has always been one of my favorite activities to visit and bring friends and family......sorry to say that the late entry does not allow you to do anything but attend the Luau and Show...there is NO time to do or visit the other activites....very disappointing.....not sure the Late Entry should be an option at all...unless....you just want to got to the Luau and Show, and it should be advertised that way.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Eye opening
Reviewed by: Marcos A Bonilla
Besides the great time at the Ali'i Luau, and the HA show, the Polynesian Cultural Center has a lot to offer, we start our adventure at 12 noon and at dinner time we were 75% done, every island has a lot of to see and do, from the kids games, to all family fun it was great, best Luau and best cultural experience!!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/18 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Great day out
Reviewed by: Jim c
Great day out lots of shows lots of fun you need a guide as it's very big place food very good will go again if we go back
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| Packages: | Ambassador Prime Restaurant Dining & Premium Show Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「チーフズルアウ」豪華ビュッフェディナーと元世界チャンピオンのファイヤーダンスが圧巻のショー＜ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ内＞
爆笑しました。
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
全て英語の説明でしたが、日本人のぼくらにはゆっくり説明してくれたので困ることはないです。また、ショーは言葉に関係無く楽しめ司会の人のトークは本当に面白かったです。
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| Packages: | 最前列！ロイヤルプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/08 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Super
Reviewed by: Eric P
Get a tour guide. A fantastic day. Would consider doing it again.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Very fun experience!
Reviewed by: Wendy
After swimming with the dolphins at Sea Life Park, we simply walked back through the park to the Luau (very convenient). We were greeted warmly with a shell necklace and photo op with the Chief, and then got to enjoy some games (spear tossing, a Polynesian version of musical chairs (except with sticks), braiding palm leaves to make head-bands, and hula dancing). There were also some tables with native-made goods for sale. Then the Chief led the unveiling ceremony of the roasted pig (he is very entertaining and funny), got our non-alcoholic drinks and food (which was very tasty, especially the pineapple cake!), and then enjoyed the show. The hula dancers were very talented, the fire dancers where great, and it was neat to see all the different dance styles of the islands that were represented. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary, so we got to go up on stage with some other couples and they honored us with some pretty flowers! The only down-side was that the location is a little small, but other than that, we had a great time!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/11 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Favorite adventure during my stay on Oahu
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
What an amazing time at Polynesian Cultural Center. Everyone was so nice. All the shows were top notch and very entertaining. The food at the luau was very good despite reading prior reviews, we thought it was terrific. The "Ha breath of life" show was very entertaining and had us on the edge of our seats. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen the show. The dancers and story tellers are so talented. A definite MUST see on your trip to Oahu. Kudos to everyone at the center especially the dancers and entertainers
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/15 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Cultural center trip was for sisters first visit to Hawaii
Reviewed by: JANICE ferriss
I have gone many times with family and friends so they can enjoy as I did my first time.mmalways great day this time also, as Iwe had private tour guide which was amazing. Reason for one star down is that I paid for mini bus and was transported in large coach which less personal. I admit we had a great driver. Funny informable about trip and culture center. I did pay extra for mini so think I deserve refund for that upgrade.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Great show!
Reviewed by: y'all
The show was great. But the food was not. The whole tour was way too long. If I were you, I would go just for the night show. You won't be regret!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/25 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
So and so!
Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)
It has been a beautiful night, with a very normal dinner, nothing special for the price, with a beautiful show at the end. My disappointment was because I paid for a Royal seating and the seating was not good at all. I had to stand up and sit on the ground to have a beatiful view and I also didn't get the lei. But all the staff people were really very kind and I enjoyed the traditional dances and the fire knives dance.
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/22 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Fantastic backdrop for a great Luau
Reviewed by: Paula
Everyone loved the entertainment, food and ohana spirit here.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/18 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
amazing and hilarious
Reviewed by: Diana
food was delicious, activities were entertaining and fun. The chief was hilarious. View was spectacular. Loved it!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/18 |
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