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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Amazing Luau and Closest to Waikiki
Reviewed by: Myk Powell
I chose to go to the Chief’s Luau at Sea Life Park because it was close to Waikiki but not IN Waikiki. And I had been to Sea Life Park and the ocean views there are absolutely gorgeous. The main reason I chose this one was I had heard so much about Chief Sielu. Everyone says he’s the best in the South Pacific and “everyone” were correct. What a luau!
In my humble opinion, the Chief’s Luau is the best. The Chief Sielu is even better than his reputation. He and his huge cast of male and female dancers first entertained us with crafts, how to weave, make fire, and dance hula. Then the Chief narrated the imu ceremony where they pulled the pig from the underground imu oven. Informative and funny. Dinner was great. Then came the show. Beyond entertaining, exceptionally funny, and more fire knife dancers than I expected. There were about 7 or 8 of them doing really wild stuff.
One of the best parts of this luau was its proximity to where I was staying in Waikiki. It took less than 30 m
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/16 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「アハアイナ」ワイキキ中心！ダイアモンドヘッドを望む絶景オーシャン・フロントでのディナーショー＜ロイヤル・ハワイアン内＞
最高のロケーション
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
奮発してプレミア席を予約し、我々夫婦と甥っ子と３人で４月３０日に参加しました。
集合時間に行くとすでに長蛇の列が出来ていましたが、優先して最前列のテーブルに案内していただきました。一般席を予約している方は到着順に舞台の前列の席から誘導されているようでしたので、早めに到着することをお勧めします。
私たちが案内されたのは舞台の目の前にある丸テーブルの席でした。オーシャンフロントの舞台の背景にはダイアモンドヘッドがあり、最高のロケーションでした。同じプレミア席でも私たちの後から来た方は舞台とダイアモンドヘッドを背にする席でしたのでプレミア席の＜メリット感＞が少ないようにも感じました。
食事はビュッフェスタイルではなく、コースのお料理が順番に席に運ばれてきました。飲み物は席の係の方が頻繁にオーダーを聞きに来てくれていましたのでフラストレーションは感じませんでした。
ワイキキですので、印象としては私たち日本人が圧倒的に多く感じました。私たち９人席のテーブルも隣の席の米国人おふたり以外は日本の方でした。
離島も含めてルアウショーの経験はいくつかありますが、観客が＜ワイワイガヤガヤ＞と参加するタイプのものではなく、全編がしっかりと構成されたエンターテイメントを＜観る＞というものでした。取り分けファイアーダンスは今まで観た中でも圧巻でした。
今回、週に一回のショーの開催日と私のワイキキ滞在日が合って良かったと思います。とても贅沢な時間を過ごすことが出来ましたから。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/05/10 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Great value!
Reviewed by: Aimee
Great value for a great price. The only negative is that you definitely need more than ~1 hour to get an adequate feeling of the entire Center. This is a great package if you're just looking for a luau (buffet style with entertainment) and an excellent evening show. Will definitely go back for an entire day trip!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Traveling with a toddler
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Late entry was perfect for our 3 year old. She was well rested and was able to enjoy the luau and Ha! Too bad we didn't have enough time for shopping and site seeing around the center. Maybe next time.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Full day was great!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
You have to try the spear tossing and eat the pineapple delight!
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/11 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Unique and beautiful experience
Reviewed by: dkm
The center and its activities are both an educational and entertaining experience. Everyone should take the opportunity to visit the center. The Ambassador Prime Rib/Seafood Package is an excellent option. It allows one to just enjoy the day's activities.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/05 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Daughter's birthday
Reviewed by: Hillary kostka
Took daughter to Hawaii for her birthday. Wanted her to experience the Islands and how each of the polynesian islands were different yet simuliar. So informative and would do again and again if I have the chance. Thank you Angelo for the special birthday crown you make for my daughter. I asked her what her favorite part of her trip was and she said The PPC. You all were awsome. A big Mahalo to you all.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/10/20 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Alii Luau at Plynesian Cultural Cen
Reviewed by: Kevin Nicolin
This was the most educational tour of all we took. Really interesting. Great luau and show afterwards. A must see!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/27 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「アハアイナ」ワイキキ中心！ダイアモンドヘッドを望む絶景オーシャン・フロントでのディナーショー＜ロイヤル・ハワイアン内＞
お薦めですね‼
Reviewed by: ロンバケ
いい時間を過ごしました。夏のシーズンで混んでるためなのか、もう少し前の席かと思ったのですが、、、英語がわかるともっと楽しいショーだったと思います。なるべく早く行った方が席は取りやすいのかな？料理もコースで美味しく頂きました。同じテーブルの年配夫婦とお話しながらで時間もあっという間でしたね。日本ではなかなか無いショーなので楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/30 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「アハアイナ」ワイキキ中心！ダイアモンドヘッドを望む絶景オーシャン・フロントでのディナーショー＜ロイヤル・ハワイアン内＞
ハワイに行けば…
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
迫力の有るパフォーマンスは勿論でしたが、
歌と音楽、料理に非常に満足しました。
やはりハワイに行けば、こういうディナーショーは行っておかないと!^^v
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/21 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
Wonderful Show
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The show and dinner were all great, although the difference between booking premiere and regular show seems only to make sure that you have a front table. I was very lucky to sit with a family from Canada who were very friendly and welcoming. This show has seating at large round tables, and so as an individual realize that you are going to be sitting with someone else.
The show itself was first rate and the singers and dancers put their all to it. There is a small part of the show at the beginning that really didn't make sense where they played like to the were doing work in a village....they should let the dancers and singers rest and abandon this part.
This is an expensive but on Waikiki event, no bus to ride on, but let me share with you if you are in the restaurant right next to the show, or are on the public beach behind the show you could see the whole thing for free!
Aloha
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/10 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Polynesian Cultural Center
Reviewed by: Beaty
Especially liked the driver who also guided us through to the shows and where we were could get to when they were starting. She gave us a mini tour on the way to the cultural center which was very interesting. She was fun, joyful, and looked out for us.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/07/26 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
DANCE
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
GREAT TIME
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| Posted on: | 2011/06/17 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
PCC
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Fantastic culture and great shows
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/06/12 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Awesome Show
Reviewed by: Bryan K. Waugh
Like everyone else booked the half day but wish we had a couple more hours to visit. Luau food was very good and the show was wonderful!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/06/09 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Late Entry perfect for our child!
Reviewed by: Mamacita
We easily could have spent all day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and definitely hope to go back and do so someday! But for our 6-year old daughter, that would have been far too much. She enjoyed the canoe ride, the tattoos, the leaf weaving, and the poi demonstration. She is still talking about the dinner. Us grown-ups also loved the experience. The luau and the after show were exceptional! Far better than a previous, more expensive and over-rated experience on Maui. I think that if you only do one tourist activity on Oahu, this should be it, including the show. The HA show is WELL worth the price!
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/29 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Must Do List
Reviewed by: R McCrary
Visiting the Poly. Cultural Center is a must do when visiting Ohau. This is a very enjoyable, educational and informative view of the Hawaiian Island. We had the VIP tour with a wonderful guide Wendy. Just when we thought it could not get any better we attended the theatrical show "Ha The Breath of Life" which was outstanding. What ever you do do not miss this.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/05/16 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Best trip
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I loved the entire experience. Will go back again. Should have booked the entire day.
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/02 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
We wished we'd gone all day........
Reviewed by: Pam
We just went for the late arrival and only got to visit a couple of the islands before dinner and the "HA" show. We would have enjoyed the whole day.
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/11 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Fun Day at PCC!
Reviewed by: Gunjan
great trip out to the Polynesian Cultural Center! very informative and fun at each village.. traveled with family with kids in mid 20s and we all enjoyed. Luau and night show (Ha) were both enjoyable! only problem is that you are on your own once you get there unless you want to pay more for a guide..didnt think you really needed one especially if you just follow the map in order you can see the whole park in a day!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Super Ambassador so worth it!
Reviewed by: Linda
My sister and I had lived on Oahu for 5 1/2 years in the 50s and returned for her 70th birthday. The PCC was not in existence when we lived there but I had visited it with my husband in the 70s. Since we didn't think we would travel to Hawaii again, sis and I decided to go "whole hog" and booked the Super Ambassador package for this outing and luau.
To say it was well worth the extra money is putting it mildly! We were treated like royalty from the minute we got off the bus.
Beke (from Mongolia) was our personal guide for the day and gave us each a beautiful shell lei which identified us all day as SAs. Beke couldn't have been more helpful - she carried any extras we had (umbrellas, sweaters - you name it), got us ponchos when it started to rain, dried off the seats we had to sit on for performances after it rained; if there was anything to be done, she did it and with the friendliest attitude we could have wished for. She was punctual, turning up exactly on time when she ha
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
simply AWESOME!!
Reviewed by: Ms. Emz
I definitely had a great time, by far the BEST! Nice location with a spectacular view of the sunset, the nice green color of the famous Diamond Head, great dinner, and the entertainment was just awesome! You can’t ask for more.
Typical luau is on a buffet style dinner and sometimes you have to wait in a long line before you get your food but with Aha Aina, everything is conveniently served to your table, delicious appetizers, filling main entrée, and multiple choices of beverages. Their servers are fast too, very friendly and accommodating. I can only say good things as I totally enjoyed it! I'll be sure to go again.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/04 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
Open Bar!
Reviewed by: Alex
Gotta love the open bar! Had a great time and the food was very good. The fire dance was cool as well and the MC was very friendly and you knew all the stories he was telling were true. A true Hawaiian experience! Oh, for only another 20 bucks i'd recommend the premium seating so you are right up in the show!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
Loved this luau!!!
Reviewed by: Andrew Valentine
This is far from any traditional luau experience where the typical and expected food and Polynesian show has been conceptualized to provide a very unique Hawaiian culinary and entertainment experience. The narrative is centered around history rather than mythology, unusual for a luau. They moved us indoors because they thought it was going to rain. The food was tasty and filling, service was good, show excellent and informative and the ambiance of this pink hotel was magic ... oh and it's open bar too!!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
Hands down the best EVER!
Reviewed by: Liana S.
I try to come to Hawaii as often as I can, and I have been to a lot of different luaus, and the Royal Hawaiian is without a doubt the best I have ever attended.
The food is utterly mouthwatering and they have the perfect combination of traditional and modern cuisine. I must say that the MC was great and had a fantastic way of intertwining stories about the food and the entertainment together. The dancing, singing and of course the fire knife dance just blew me away. So glad that I decided to do this!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Great Day!
Reviewed by: Retired CA teacher
Very complete and entertaining day; learned many new things about Polynesia.
Thank you one and all!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/27 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Can't wait til I go again!
Reviewed by: Nancy Radwan
Next time I will do a full day instead of half day and see all the demonstrations in the village.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/14 |
Aha Aina Royal Hawaiian Luau - Waikiki Oceanfront Luau Dinner Show
Great evening
Reviewed by: Gary
This is a new show being offered by the Royal Hawaiian. I had attended their old show several years ago and enjoyed it so much that I thought I would check out this one. I was not disappointed! This is a great show with a wonderful easy to follow storyline. The performers were extremely talented and appeared to truly be enjoying what they were doing. I should comment that this show is designed for a more adult/senior audience where the recommended dress is less casual and the menu is very extensive and in a more formal type dining atmosphere.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/09 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
A Must See
Reviewed by: Gary
I have booked the “Polynesian Cultural Center – Full Day Ambassador Package” with Hawaii Activities many times. I have always found their voucher instructions to be concise and accurate. I particularly appreciate the fact that Hawaii Activities will leave a e-mail or hotel voicemail message for you reminding you of your upcoming activity and any necessary updated information.
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a MUST SEE when visiting the Islands! It is an amazing full day of learning the culture of the people who established the Islands. Each Village that you will visit will provide you with a description of their creation and demonstrate their unique culture through dance, song, and demonstrations. The interesting thing about this day is that nearly every individual who is working at the Center is a full-time student at BYU of Hawaii which is located next door. The money raised from the admission fee to the Center funds the scholarship program of the University which su
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/30 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Recommended for First Timers...
Reviewed by: seattleWA
Dont miss "HA-the Breath of Life"-this presentation is showing all the different costumes and dances of the 5 different tribes inside the Polynesian Culture Center-is a very nice introduction to their culture all concentrated in a 90 minute presentation. Staffs were kind and frendly. However, I would not recommend the buffet- food is not worth the price...
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/09 |
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