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

Circle Island Tour, Polynesain Cultural Center, dinner & show on Motorcoach/Amb Alii Luau with Guide

Our tour of the island was very enjoyable. Very happy to see the Pineapples growing, and the lay of the land. The guides were prompt and the guide at the Centre, was especially polite. (Congrats to them, too, for indicating they do not except tips.) We visited three villages but I've done these without a guide and on my own, saw all six villages in the time he took us to three. I know time is spent gathering people and passing out leis and explaining procedures, but this did detract from what we could experience. I would suggest that at the Center, folks are given the option to go with the guide or go on their own. The luau and HA - Breath of Life show are phenomenal!! We had half a house for the audience and I was so impressed with the quality of singing and dancing, of the performers, that I started the standing ovation. Those students really deserve our appreciation!!

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/04/05
Activity Date:	2015/03/19

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

Go for PCC, not the Island Tour

Reviewed by: JDJones

The PCC, dinner, luau, and show were fantastic. The Island Tour itself was the sad part. Our driver was late and then we had to rush through all the sites, having barely time for a picture or look before having to reload.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/31
Activity Date:	2015/03/26

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

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Reviewed by: Lalit Khullar

Best tour arrangements . Driver was very helpful and conciderate.He did his best to show us around as much as he could. Best service .

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/13
Activity Date:	2015/02/28

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

Super VIP experience

Reviewed by: Marielle

Awesome and super friendly tour guide, Keith.
Highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Packages:	Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/03/08
Activity Date:	2015/03/05

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

Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Chuck

Enjoyed the bus tour, but it gets you there 2 hours after it opens.
The center itself focuses too much on entertainment and not enough on education. It is run by the Morman education system, so one would think if we are supporting the students we in turn would be educated about the various Polynesian cultures around the pacific.

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/05
Activity Date:	2015/02/26

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

Luau and dinner

Reviewed by: Kim

The Polynesian Center provides a learning environment rich in Polynesian culture. I enjoyed riding the canoe and watching the luau.

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Packages:	Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2015/02/08
Activity Date:	2015/02/03

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

Polynesian cultural cener

Reviewed by: florida

Great time, not to miss! Best time !! It was amazing.

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Packages:	Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/02/06
Activity Date:	2015/02/03

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

Was Amazing! and one of the best experience ever!

Reviewed by: Mr.Jim

A must see experience for anyone visiting Oahu!
The Polynesian Cultural Center is an Awesome and Amazing Experience!!
Highly recommend to pay the extra for the Super Ambassador Package, We had reserved front row seats for every show and never had to wait in line, it’s well worth it.
The whole day was Fantastic! And the best part of this awesome experience was the “Breath of Life" Night Show after dinner was amazing!!
I would Love to come back...

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Packages:	Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/01/21
Activity Date:	2015/01/16

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

Great time!

Reviewed by: Suzanne

The luau combined with the show was a perfect visit to the culture center. We all enjoyed the show! Amazing seats

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Packages:	Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/01/11
Activity Date:	2015/01/06

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

Awesome

Reviewed by: Suji choi

It Was great time and all of steffs are very kind and friendly.
If u are foreigner , do not worry about language problem because they could be speak your language who work in PCC.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/12/04
Activity Date:	2014/12/01

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

Polynesian Cultural Centre

Reviewed by: Pae

Great day out with the family. Fantastic entertainment and food.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/11/10
Activity Date:	2014/09/25

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

Super ambassador

Reviewed by: Julieta Reyna

You should all get the super ambassador ! This tour was totally worth it! VIP on the whole island special tours and front row sitting ! Really recommend this tour best of all Hawaii!

Love this tour!

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Packages:	Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/11/07
Activity Date:	2014/11/03

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

Polynesian Cultural Center Alii Luau & Night Show/Full Day Package

Reviewed by: ScottH

Very good, everything we were told it would be. The performers and staff were wonderful, warm and friendly, however, we were a little disappointed in the lava. It was not what we expected. It was more like a group buffet. On the other hand the Breath of Ha show was thrilling and excellent. We would highly recommend it. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/10/30
Activity Date:	2014/10/06

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

culture experience

Reviewed by: sunita iyer

Very entertaining. Its a little tiring by the end of the day but u still want more. These performers are very enthusiastic and it rubs off on you.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/10/16
Activity Date:	2014/10/13

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

Amazing center and a great cause

Reviewed by: Ian & Tasha

We did the full day PCC package and definitely loved it. However, its all about the tour guide. If you go try to get cousin Main he was extremely knowledgeable and manage to get us in the front row for all the events. Also, learning about how the majority of the proceeds go to student tuition it is a nice to know. Lastly, the HA fire show definitely is one of, if not, the best fire show luau ever.

PCC

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/10/05
Activity Date:	2014/10/04

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Peter

This is a must see attraction. Of course very touristy but very well done. So much to see . Arrived around 12.30 had a quick lunch it was go go go for 5+ hours.It was very entertaining and informative. I want to come back to see what I missed. The extra $25 for lunch and guided tour was well worth it. Loved the Luau and night show . Don't think about this one just go!

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/10/04
Activity Date:	2014/09/08

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

" A Great Experience"

Reviewed by: Todd and Belinda

I have to say that The Polynesian Culture Center is my favorite memory about Hawaii. I learned so much with this experience. We adored our Tour Guide "Cousin ViVii" she was very informative and a pleasure to be around. Not only is it my favorite memory of Hawaii, but a favorite memory of my life.

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Packages:	Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/10/04
Activity Date:	2014/09/09

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

Late-Entry Ambassador Package - Average Experience

Reviewed by: Kristen

After reading so many reviews, we expected this experience to be great; however, we found most of the evening to be okay at best. The prime rib and seafood, "prime" dining, is not good. Much of the hot food was luke-warm, the roast beef...I mean prime rib...although pretty sure it was roast beef, was way overcooked and just gross, and much of the food was slimy and just inedible. There was one hot seafood item which was somewhat hot/somewhat still frozen, and my husband said was disgusting. It was not prime dining. I would suggest skipping dining there altogether.

We had some time to walk around; however, most of the exhibits are just artifacts or movies/shows. The Samoa live show was interesting and entertaining, but the videos were boring and I can't imagine what you could spend an entire day there doing (we went late at 4 PM and had plenty of time). The "Ha, Breathe of Life" show was the best part for sure. The show was entertaining; however, it was very long. We went to another luau and show earlier in our trip, booked through the cruise line, and I would say that show was better. "Ha, Breathe of Life" was very long and had a lot of repetitive dancing. They do a part of the show for each Island, so after awhile the dancing gets repetitive. Some aspects were really neat: fire dancing, a few of the dances with props, etc, but it would have been better if it hadn't been so extremely long and repetitive.

Overall, I can't say that I would recommend this experience. If I did, I would recommend the show, without eating dinner. Additionally, be prepared to pay extra for everything and have things that cost money constantly offered to you (I understand, it is a vacation destination, but for the Polynesian Cultural Center, which doesn't allow tipping and is all about culture, it just seemed weird after awhile). Next time we go to Hawaii, we will try a luau closer to the resort area, and skip the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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Packages:	[Open Spring 2021] Ambassador Luau Dinner & Premium Show Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/10/04
Activity Date:	2014/09/01

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

Amazing time! Best guide ever!

Reviewed by: Candice

When we first booked this tour it was at the recommendation of my parents who had visited a few years previously. My husband and I were originally going to explore the center on our own, however, after spending an hour on the bus with Jermaine (hope I spelled that right) and learning that he was giving the tour, we decided to pay a little extra and join the tour group. Best investment we made on our vacation. Not only was Jermaine knowledgeable, friendly, and seriously hilarious, but he got us to all the shows and we saw more than if we had tried to navigate the center ourselves. Highly recommend this place to everyone, and pay the extra for a guide. Well worth it.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/09/28
Activity Date:	2014/09/22

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

Fantabulous

Reviewed by: Fabes

Awesome experiemce! The food is no that good! Interesting history

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Packages:	Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/09/24
Activity Date:	2014/09/19

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

Polynesian Center

Reviewed by: Lisa WS

The bus tour guide was great but quite disappointed in the Center. Did not seem authentic Polynesian at all. The best time was the fire dance part of the show. The rest I could've skipped. Didn't feel like I learned anything real about the different cultures which was disappointing.

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/08/25
Activity Date:	2014/08/06

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

100% amazing

Reviewed by: Donald & Amanda

This is a must do. Very fun, SOOO much stuff to do. You will not be able to do everything so look through your map and do the stuff you want to do. They do allow you to go back to the park for free for the next 3 days (just don't get to watch the show or eat) to do the other activities if you have time.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/08/11
Activity Date:	2014/08/04

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Wonderful time at PCC

Reviewed by: Wen

This is a family friendly and education show. The host are really funny and great sense of humor. The interactive programs and the shows are awesome! We will be back again

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/07/24
Activity Date:	2014/07/19

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

Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Patty Carrillo

The Polynesian tour was great. This was our 2nd time going, but our grandson's first. He had a great time. We also upgrade with tour and our guide was fabulous,he knew his history of the islands. The luau and the food was good, we didn't try any poa. The students there serving were very helpful and good service. The best of all was the night show, loved it. Bus was on time. Our tour guide made it interesting on our way to the Polynesian Cultural center. Great tour to take. Though it was a long day, it's worth it.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/07/15
Activity Date:	2014/06/21

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

Seating at show

Reviewed by: Diane Wright

Disappointed in our seats for the night show. We booked this so far in advanced and got lousy seats.

The rest of the facility was nice.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/07/06
Activity Date:	2014/06/30

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

Best Show/Dinner

Reviewed by: NC Hairston

We were in Hawaii for our 20th Anniversary and attended Luaus and Dinner Cruises. The PCC had a better dinner than either of the others and my wife loved the show! I visited for the first time 30 years ago, enjoyed it then and will definitely be back. Best experience for the money without a doubt!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/06/17
Activity Date:	2014/06/06

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Christine

Very wonderful experience. Took full advantage of the different villages. Timeline makes it so you don't have to wait long between performances. Employees gladly and excitably answer questions. Wonderful event for families.

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/06/17

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

great time

Reviewed by: linhphu

was great with all the activities. lots of memory

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/06/17
Activity Date:	2014/05/20

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

Circle Island tour

Reviewed by: Sharon

We had a wonderful fun time. We would love to do it again. I was not overly impressed with the food at the Polynesian Cultural Center though.

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Packages:	Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/06/12
Activity Date:	2014/06/04

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Tickets & HĀ Breath of Life Evening Show

A must see when in Oahu

Reviewed by: Julie Mah

A great excursion from the bustle of Waikiki. There was so much to see and do for everyone in the family including our 3 year old. Well done Polynesian Cultural Center we will definitely book this again when we return to Honolulu.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2014/06/03
Activity Date:	2014/05/31

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Circle Island Tour, Polynesain Cultural Center, dinner & show on Motorcoach/Amb Alii Luau with Guide

Go for PCC, not the Island Tour

Lalit Khullar

Super VIP experience

Polynesian cultural center

Luau and dinner

Polynesian cultural cener

Was Amazing! and one of the best experience ever!

Great time!

Awesome

Polynesian Cultural Centre

Super ambassador

Polynesian Cultural Center Alii Luau & Night Show/Full Day Package

culture experience

Amazing center and a great cause

Polynesian Cultural Center

" A Great Experience"

Late-Entry Ambassador Package - Average Experience

Amazing time! Best guide ever!

Fantabulous

Polynesian Center

100% amazing

Wonderful time at PCC

Polynesian cultural center

Seating at show

Best Show/Dinner

Polynesian Cultural Center

great time

Circle Island tour

A must see when in Oahu

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