Reviewed by: kakko
I participated in the "All-Day Deluxe" tour to ensure my mother could fully enjoy her first trip to Hawaii! Our guide was Mamoru, a Japanese exchange student who resembled Shun Oguri. He kindly listened to our requests during free time and showed us around the park.
After a buffet-style dinner, we attended the largest show in Hawaii, "Horizon." This was my second visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my first time seeing the show, so I was really looking forward to it. Our seats were in the third row from the front, allowing us to see the powerful dances up close, which was truly impressive.
Although I chose this tour for my mother, I enjoyed it to the fullest as well. If you're going to Hawaii, I highly recommend giving it a try!
「初めてのハワイをめいっぱい楽しみたい!!」という母にハワイを満喫してもらうために「昼から満喫、オールデイ・デラックス」ツアーに参加しました。
ガイドは日本からの留学生まもる君。チョット草彅君似の好青年で、フリータイムの時間も私たちのお願いを聞いて園内を案内してくれました。
バイキング形式の夕食の後は、ハワイ最大規模のショー“ホライズン”。
私はポリネシアンカルチャーセンターへの来訪は2回目ですが、ショー観るのは初めてなので楽しみにしていました。席はセンターの前から3列目。力強いダンスを間近で観られ、迫力たっぷりでした。
母のためにと選んだツアーでしたが、私もめいっぱい楽しめました。
ハワイへ行くならぜひお試しください♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Rodney
We had purchased the deluxe package. Our seats were in front of the stage and we had meal service instead of having to go through the buffet line. There were plenty of activities to do prior to the show. The show was great with the fire show being the best. The meal was ok not great. Overall we had a great time and would go back.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Rick
My wife and I were disappointed with the buffet that was served. We were expecting traditional Hawaiian food like Kalua pig - but ended up with chicken. On a more positive note, the Polynesian dancing was good.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Ron
We, cannot stop talking about our day. Our guide Melody was more than wonderful. We enjoyed her tremendously,she was so knowledgable it was amazing. Everyone should visit this location. Everyone was friendly and nice.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/25 |
Reviewed by: マチャ
I participated in the Twilight Deluxe with my mother. In the evening, a pickup car came, and a Japanese student from the adjacent university guided us along the way, and we arrived at the Polynesian Center in about an hour.
Since the mainland U.S. is on summer vacation, there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the attendees seemed to be American (at least from my perspective).
The fire dance was incredibly exciting, and I enjoyed the hula dance as well. The hula was completely different from the free shows at Waikiki Beach and the hotel; it gave me goosebumps. It's definitely one of the places I recommend visiting when you go to Hawaii.
As for the buffet, it depends on the person, but I think it's better to consider it more of a bonus. There was crab, and my mother was happy to eat it...
Next time, I want to try the afternoon course. I was envious of all the foreigners wearing the same leis around their necks...
By the way, if a review on this website has a rating of 2 stars or lower, it gets deleted. This optional tour was really good, but there were some options that were a bit lacking. I recommend not to rely too much on reviews when participating.
トワイライトデラックスに母親と参加しました。
夕方にピックアップの車が来て隣接している大学の学生さん(日本人でした)が
道中ガイドをしてくれつつ小1時間でポリネシアンセンターに到着。
アメリカ本土が夏休みに入っているということで日本人はちらほら程度。
ほとんどアメリカ人っぽかったです(あくまで私から見て、ですが)。
ファイヤーダンスもすごい盛り上がったし、フラダンスも楽しめました。
フラはワイキキのビーチ、ホテルの無料ショーとは全然違い、鳥肌が立ちました。
ぜひハワイに行ったら訪れて欲しい場所の1つです。
バイキングは人にもよると思いますがおまけ程度と考えていたほうが良いと思います。
カニとかあって母親は喜んで食べてましたが・・・。
次は昼からのコースに参加してみたいです。
外人さん達が皆、首から同じレイをしていてうらやましかったので・・・。
ちなみにこのHPのクチコミは★が2以下になるとクチコミは削除されてしまいます。
こちらのオプショナルは本当に良かったですが中にはちょっと、というオプショナルもありました。
あまりクチコミを信用しすぎず参加されることをお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/22 |
Reviewed by: mayu
I participated for the first time with a friend. Our guide, Steve, was very good at Japanese and had a great sense of humor, making our tour around the park enjoyable!
The night show was especially impressive and breathtaking. I also learned that each island in Polynesia has its own unique greetings and dances. It became a really fun memory! I even want to learn Tahitian dance. I definitely recommend going at least once! Talofa!
友達と2人で初参加しました。ガイドのスティーブ君は日本語がとても上手でユーモアもあって楽しく園内を回る事が出来ました!! とくに夜のショーは凄い迫力で圧巻されました。 ポリネシアにはそれぞれの島で独自の挨拶とダンスがある事も知れたし。すごく楽しい思い出になりました~!! タヒチアンダンス習いたい位です。 一度は是非行く事をおススメします(*^_^*) タロファ!(^^)!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Jose Mendoza
This has been our third luau. We have been to a luau in Kona and the Old Lahaina Luau. This year my family and I decided to attend the luau at the Polynesian center since we had heard so much of it. Unfortunately, we were not impressed and actually disappointed. We were treated better at the other two luau's, such as free alcohol drinks and hospitality overall. Your dinner was good, and the waitress attended us well. We were disappoin- ted with the show. I felt I was watching a Las Vegas show and not a cultural, narrative, Polynesian history show. My family and I love to see the grass skirt dances and you had very little of it. We also did not like the auditorium ambiance and everyone running to get ice cream.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Paradise Cove Luau was extremely entertaining! The bus ride to and from paradise cove was more fun than anyone could have possible imgained! They really know how to show everyone a good time!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
People at this luau is very friendly and fun. I had this lady who is very funny and made the long bus ride fun. Her name is LeiLani. Hopefully next time you go you would have her as your guide. Very fun to attend, i would do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/15 |
Reviewed by: DAvid
This place is beautiful.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/10 |
Reviewed by: ayaaya
The Japanese staff provided polite guidance, which was very good. However, being outside from around 2 PM to 6 PM was quite hot and exhausting. The dinner was very delicious. Next time, I would like to visit just for the dinner and the show.
日本人スタッフが丁寧に案内してくれ
とてもよかったです。しかし14時ごろから18時まで
ずっと外にいるため、かなり暑くばて気味でした。
デイナーはとてもおいしいです。
次回はデイナーとショーのみでおとずれたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/08 |
Reviewed by: akomoko
This is my fourth visit, and my husband’s second to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here, you can experience the "real Hawaii." The interactions with the audience during the show are the same, so even though I know what to expect, I find myself laughing as if it’s my first time. Above all, the highlight is the night show. The scale, the quality of the dancing—it's mesmerizing. Also, the level of the fire dance performance... I plan to go again.
私は、4度目。夫は、2度目のポリネシア文化センター です。
ここにきたら、”本当のハワイ”を体験できます。
お客さまと、ショーのやりとりも同じものなので、わかっていてもまた、初めてのように笑ってしまいます。
なんといっても、圧巻は、ナイトショーです。その規模、ダンスの完成度、見とれてしまいます。また、ファイアーダンスのパフォーマンスの高さ・・・また行くつもりです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Happy 25th
My husband and I went to Hawaii to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We truly enjoyed the food and entertainment. I would suggest this activity to everyone.. My only comment is that we were not recognized as the others were for celebrating a special event.
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/01 |
Reviewed by: The Reddens
This was really an amazing experience. It was fun to learn about hawaiian culture and all the Pacific Island areas. The food was A-mazing! We had a blast and got to see one of the most beautiful Hawaiian sunsets we had seen yet! Thank you for the great time Paradise Cove!
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| Posted on: | 2008/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a blast. There were so many activities for everyone to enjoy and the entertainment was wonderful. The staff members were very friendly.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/31 |
Reviewed by: jd
This was quite an experience of seeing how life in the islands would have been like. It is quite different than life today.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
If you can only make it to one luau while vacationing, make it this one! You won't regret it!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Alan C.
Awesome, we are from New Zealand and the Horizons show certainly made us proud to be part of Polynesia
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/26 |
Reviewed by: MIE
I participated with a female friend. Inside the park, there is one guide for about ten people in a group. Our guide was a 23-year-old named Steve who spoke fluent Japanese. I was surprised to hear that 80% of the employees at the Polynesian Cultural Center are students from the nearby university. The guide was excellent, and the dancers were truly professional!
In the Hawaiian village, we also got to experience hula dancing. The show after dinner was absolutely amazing! We were seated in the third row from the front, right in the center of the stage! They showcased not only hula dancing but also dances from various countries. I especially loved the Tahitian dance. The girls' hip movements were truly beautiful. The audience was also incredibly excited about the fire dance! It was just amazing!
I highly recommend going at least once if you visit Hawaii. Also, I heard that the dancers from here recently came to Japan and performed in Odaiba.
女友達と2人で参加しました。園内では10人ほどのグループに1人のガイドさんがついて案内してくれます。私たちのガイドさんは、日本語ペラペラの23歳スティーブ君でした。ポリネシアカルチャーセンターの従業員は8割は隣接している大学の学生さんだそうです。それを聞いてびっくりなほど、ガイドも上手だし、ダンサーも本当にプロです!!
ハワイ村ではフラダンス体験もさせてもらいました。
ディナー後のショーはマジで最高!!!私たちは、ステージど真ん中、前から3列目の席でした!!フラダンスだけではなくて、各国のダンスを見せてくれます。特に私はタヒチアンダンスが大好きでした。女の子の腰つきは本当美しかったです。あと客席が大興奮だったのはファイアーダンス!とにかくすごい!
ハワイに行ったら絶対一度は行く事をオススメします。あと、この前ここのダンサーさんたちが来日してお台場でやってたそうですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Richard
I had returned after twenty five years and the Center was as good as ever! My traveling companion was visiting for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the day, luau and show. A great day recommended for all visitors to the island of Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Cologal
This was a fantastic evening. We really had a wonderful time. The food was wonderful and the service was great. I really recommend this.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Geraldine Robinson
A wonderful day - our second visit - and should not be missed. Entertaining & informative. The "Horizons" show is fantastic, particularly the Fire Dance.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Geraldine Robinson
A very enjoyable evening - food excellent - a lovely stage show as well and a beautiful venue, right on Waikiki Beach.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Maria
The staff at the Luau were great!!! Had a great time, the activities before the Luau were a lot of fun!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/09 |
Reviewed by: honeygurl
The perfect location, within walking distance to my hotel and you get to enjoy the sunset on waikiki! Amazing food, the best I have ever had at a Luau and absolutely incredible entertainers.
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I have been to Honolulu over a dozen times, but I had a strange preconceived notion and had never considered going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. However, this time, since I am also learning Hawaiian dance (hula) and was able to participate alone with some freedom, I decided to go. Although the reservation deadline on the website had passed, they provided a contact for those in such situations. I reached out two days before my desired participation date, and they confirmed my reservation with a pleasant response, allowing me to participate comfortably. The atmosphere inside the center was very authentic, and the dancers who performed were all highly professional, which was quite surprising. Thanks to this, I was able to have a great time. The dinner buffet was all-you-can-eat, and the taste was quite good. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is a repeat visitor to Hawaii.
ホノルルへはも十数回行っていますが、変な先入観でこのポリネシアン文化センターは一度も行こうとしてませんでしたが今回、ハワイアンダンスのフラも習っていることもあり一人参加で自由もきいたので行くことを決めました。予約はサイトで取扱期限が過ぎてましたがそういった人にも対応していただける連絡先も書いてまして参加希望日、二日前でしたが予約して折り返しの確認も連絡していただき気持ちよく参加できました。センター内はとても現地の雰囲気も出ていて登場するダンサーもかなりのプロ意識を持っている方々ばかりで驚きばかりでした。おかげで楽しく過ごすことができました。ディナーのビィッフェですが食べ放題なのに味もいけてました。ハワイリピーターの方にも一度は参加をお勧めできるツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A very good event to go to. Good food, good show and hundrreds of your closest friends
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/07 |
Reviewed by: snoopy
Had A Fun Time In Honolulu!
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/05 |
Reviewed by: akiko3588
At 4:00 PM, a bus will pick us up at the hotel. Once we get on... it's all Westerners. Everything is in English. The guide is desperately trying to lift the mood with jokes and gestures, making an effort to help everyone get to know each other. Since travel time is limited, and no one wants to waste it, I’ll be clear: if you don’t understand English, the jokes and conversations with your neighbors on the bus might feel dull, and you could feel uncomfortable until the end. Once we arrive, we’ll be ushered inside, where various events await. You don’t need to understand English to participate in those.
For meals, you’ll be sharing a table with people you don’t know, so English conversation will be necessary. Most attendees are from the mainland, so I think English is essential. This experience is suited for those who see chatting with neighbors as part of the fun. The dance and performances are wonderful, and if you’re brave enough, you can even go up on stage. There’s also a couple's dance time. If you’re someone who wants to enjoy without hesitation, you can have fun even if you don’t understand the language. On the return bus, the guide shares entertaining stories, so you won’t be able to sleep. (laughs) Casual attire is fine. I participated with my family, and we were the only Japanese among about 500 people, and since I was the only one who understood English, I translated everything for my family. They said they had a great time because I interpreted for them. Personally, I found this tour to be extremely enjoyable; this is true entertainment.
16:00にホテルにバスが迎えにきてくれます。
乗り込むと・・・西洋人ばかり。すべて英語です。バスの中でガイドさんが気分を盛り上げようと必死にジョークやジェスチャー、初めてあった人と仲良くなるように気を配ってくれます。旅行の時間は限られていて、無駄にしたくないのは誰もの願なのではっきり言いますが、英語が分からないとジョークもバスの中の隣人との会話もつまらないので、最後まで居心地悪く感じるかも。つくとすぐに中に通され、いろいろなイベントが待っています。それに参加するには英語が分からなくても大丈夫。
食事は知らない方々と席をともにするため、また英会話が必要。本土から来ている方がほとんどですので、英語は必須だと思います。隣人の方とのおしゃべりも楽しみの一つと考えられる方に向いています。ダンスやパフォーマンスは素晴らしく、勇気があればステージに上がることもできます。カップルのダンスタイムもあります。物おじしないでどんどん楽しもうという元気のある方なら言葉が分からなくても楽しめます。帰りのバスもガイドさんが楽しいお話を聞かせてくれ、寝かせてくれません。(笑)ラフな格好でOKです。私は家族と参加しましたが日本人は500人ほどの中でわれわれだけでしたし、英語も私しか分かりませんので、すべて家族に通訳しました。通訳したので家族は楽しかったといっています。私個人的にもこのツアーは非常に楽しく、これぞエンターテイメントだと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The luau was wonderful. The food was much better than my wife and I expected. The entertainment was very enjoyable and the host was very entertaining. We met new friends and really had a wonderful evening.
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/27 |
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