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Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

A great way to see the island

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This is a great way to see the island. The driver was very knowledgeable, and we visited some beautiful areas. We had about 15 min. at each stop, which was fine, except at the Dole plantation. Honestly, I dont know why they bother. In 15 min we had time to get our ice cream, and that was it. No time to browse the gift shop at all, or browse the grounds at all. Either allow more time at Dole, or skip it altogether. The driver could use a bell of some sort. We often had to wait for people who didnt return when they were supposed to. I dont know if those delays made much difference, we still got to the Polynesian Cultural Center around 1pm, which was plenty of time. The evening show after the luau was fantastic.

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Posted on: 2012/04/07

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 Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Hokey but really well done

Reviewed by: Siegle

I would not characterize this center as a place to do serious information seeking about a culture, but it sure was fun and I learned enough to know it was at least good in what it selected. Yes, the most impressive thing was the stage show, and especially the ending. The story was a rather neat way of combinding all the island cultures and their unique features and similarities. The performers were wonderful.
On the negative side, not many and mostly resolved, our tickets should have included our meal and did not, so needed to be corrected. The food was OK, certainly not great.But there were a few " authentic dishes" that seemed and were more tasty, if only they had been more identified and described.
Sometimes the students hired seemed less than knowledgable or interested in their jobs.Others were wonderful. How do you review them?
And finally, because our tickets needed to be reissued, we ended up in the nosebleed section, which would have been fine, except that the air cond

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Posted on: 2012/02/24

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 Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Great experence!

Reviewed by: Betty

We were thoroughly impressed by the PCC. The lectures and displays were very informative and fun. Everyone there were very nice and helpful. This is a full day activity!

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Posted on: 2011/12/16

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 Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Expected Good -- Got Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Cyberherbalist

From what we had heard from some others we knew who visited the PCC, we were expecting a good experience, but results were beyond expectations!

The staff were consistently helpful and friendly, the presenters (in the village exhibits) were informative, entertaining and clearly loved talking about what they were demonstrating, and loved performing their traditional dances and skills. The Samoan Village demonstrator (coconut husking and fire making using simple materials) was extremely entertaining and I wish I had his muscles!

All that was very fine, but the capstone was the performance of "Ha! The Breath of Life". The performers are largely students at BYU Hawaii, but the performance was worthy of genuine professionals.

The food at the buffet (we didn't do the Luau) was very good and there was a great variety of foods available.

Highly recommended!

I gave "Value" only 4 stars because we are cheapskates and the price for such as we is higher than we would normally pa

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2011/11/04

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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Posted on: 2011/10/20

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

very tiring day but a good day

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a lovely day learnt alot about the island and seeing how the Polynesian lived was very interesting the whole day was very good and we recomend it

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Posted on: 2011/09/30

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Very interesting, time flew

Reviewed by: Lars D

The activity lasted 14 hours, but we were never bored and the time seemed to fly by. A great guide/bus driver in Henry, an entertaining samoan, helped greatly.

You get to see many of the famous beaches, mountains and other parts of Oahu, as well as the Dole plant (where we spent so little time that it was almost a waste) and the Polynesian cultural center.

The buffet was OK, as expected, but nothing special. The shows before and after though, were very good. A must see for all visiting Oahu.

Good value for the money.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2011/09/28

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

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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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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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

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

TOP OF THE LIST! Must Do!

Reviewed by: TheHills

We had a BALL with Henry (our tour guide) and ALL of the employees we came across was sooooo friendly, funny and quick with jokes! This is a MUST DO! in Hawaii and booking thru Hawaii activities was easy and they call to confirm my pick up time and gave all the details again. From the time we got on the bus it was laughter from Everyone! Polynesian CC was just way beyond our expectations - we could not get enough. By the end of the day we were pooped! If you really want to get your $$'s worth and see Hawaii for what it is...DO THIS TOUR! you will not regret it. (Then again who regret anything in Hawaii?) I say BIG THANKS! to Henry and Hawaii Activities!! Mahalo again!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2011/05/28

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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Attended as: Friends
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

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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Posted on: 2011/02/14

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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Attended as: Friends
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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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2011/01/09

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Tamrich

I was here a number of years ago. It is a great experience.
However, it has become much more commercialized!
The selling of drinks, trinkets, etc.way too much.
The dinners were fair.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2011/01/09

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Culture Explosion

Reviewed by: AndyV

This was a great trip, but we should have done the whole day - there just wasn't enough time to visit everything. The food was exceptional - every part of the show was fantastic.

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Posted on: 2010/12/11

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Good tour to join for 1 full day

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Overall the tour was very good with visits to many points of interest around Honolulu in the morning and then tour the PCC in the afternoon. Dinner was quite nice and the "breath of life" show as wonderful!

However, we wish that the driver would let us know that there would not be any time for lunch once inside the PCC as the activities inside the PCC would be jam packed. The bus driver should gave us 15 to 30 more minutes inside the Dole Plantation Center so that we could get a light lunch before we head off to the PCC.

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Posted on: 2010/12/03
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