All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

What an amazing experience, we spent all day at the PCC saw so many different cultures. We saw the church and did all sorts of activities, the only let down was the night show. It dragged for about an hour until it got fun and we saw the fireshow.

I've been visiting Hawaii every year, but this was my first time seeing a Polynesian show. The sound, lighting, and atmosphere in this setting, different from the hula seen in the city, made me feel like I was drawn into a story, and I was truly moved! The seats were also excellent, and I was very satisfied.

毎年ハワイに訪れているのに、ポリネシアンショーは初めて見ました。街中で見るフラとまた違う空間での音と照明、雰囲気が物語の中に引き込まれる感じがして、感動しました！
席もとても良く大変満足しました。

This was our second visit to the center and we enjoyed it as much as we did the first time. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and aware of each of our needs. The young performers were excited about their culture and were full of energy and joy as they shared their culture with us. The luau was very good and the show was excellent. A very enjoyable family activity. We would highly recommend thie Polynesian Cultural Center as s part of your Oahu experience.

The entertainment and activities were excellent!!
The young entertainers were very enthusiastic and had so much energy. We enjoyed this luau very much.

I decided to participate because the reviews were good. Although the reviews about the food weren't very positive, it was actually quite delicious.

I opted for the deluxe option with crab, but it seemed that the boiled crab wasn't ready in time, so we had to wait quite a bit—about 20 minutes.

The show was very impressive, and I heard that mainly students perform, but the quality was quite high.

It takes about an hour from Waikiki, but it's worth the trip.

Additionally, I learned that international students work as staff to help fund their studies, so I encourage everyone to give it a try!

口コミも良かったので参加しました。
食事に関しては口コミあまり良くなかったけど普通に美味しかったです。
※蟹が付いたデラックスにしたのですが、蟹のボイルが間に合わなかったようでかなり待ちました。20分くらい

ショーは非常に迫力があり学生さん達が主に出演してるとの話でしたがクオリティはかなり高かったです。

ワイキキからだと1時間程度かかりますが、行く価値ありです。

また、留学生がスタッフを務めて資金の足しにしているとの事でしたので皆様も是非体験してみてはどうでしょうか？

ショーはとても素晴らしく、印象的でした。ビュッフェスタイルのディナーの質には少し失望しましたが、ショーの素晴らしさがそのマイナスポイントをカバーしていました。

Show was very great and impressive.
The quality of buffet style dinner was little bit disappointed, but perfection of the show covered it's minus point.

I knew it was going to be a long day so we chose to arrive sometime around 2 P.M.. We Turned in our voucher for real tickets which I was surprised to see a dinner was included with the "HA" show. We checked out the village map and located the villages we wanted to visit. Staff were very friendly, and helpful. The Center is very well maintained ,very clean. After dinner we decided we weren't staying for the show. We had been to Chief's Luau 3 days prior and the Tropical Farms tour right before the Center, both had fire dancer's .I know from the reviews "HA is a great show but the night trip back to our hotel was not going to be easy. It would have been dark and scary.. As it turns out, we were back at our hotel 30 minutes before the show would have started. For us , it was the right choice.

I'm glad I participated because the bus guide taught us various things about Hawaii. It was great that they carefully pointed out recommended spots along the way. For first-timers, it might be a good idea to join this tour early on.

Once we arrived, the bus guide's job was done, so it's best to listen carefully to what they have to say.

The park is relatively large, but the dining and show areas are close together, so you won't get lost. There are various food options, and I really enjoyed it. The crab was packed with meat and very satisfying.

After the meal, it was time for the show. Be careful not to stray from your companions as it gets dark during the move. The show lasted over an hour, but it ended in no time. The performances were spectacular, especially the fire dance, which was amazing.

After the show, we took the bus back home. It was a bit concerning since we were separated from the people we came with and it was dark around us, but the driver was kind. Although he was a foreigner, he spoke to us in Japanese and dropped us off close to our hotel when we told him where we were staying.

I think this tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once.

バスガイドさんがハワイのいろんなことを教えてくれるので参加してよかったです。道中もおすすめポイントを丁寧に教えてくれるのがとてもよかったです。初めての人は前半に組んでおくといいかもしれません。
そんなバスガイドさんとも着いたらお仕事終了なのでしっかり話を聞いた方がいいです。

園内は割と広いですが、食事とショーの場所は近いので迷うことはないです。
食事はいろんなものがあり、結構楽しめます。カニは身がずっしり入ってて食べ応えがありました。

食事が住んだらショーの時間へ。移動中はあたりが暗くなっているのでお連れの方と逸れないように注意してください。
ショーは1時間以上ありましたがあっというまに終わりました。大迫力の演技、特にファイヤーダンスは凄かったです。

ショーのあとはバスに乗って帰宅。行き一緒だった人たちとバラバラで、周りも暗いので不安でしたが、ドライバーさんが優しかったです。外国の方でしたが、日本語で言ってくれたり、ちゃんとホテルを告げたら近くで降ろしてくれました。

一度は行っておいていいかなと思えるツアーでした。

First, the buffet meal! It was very delicious (^^)v If you go for the deluxe option, you get one plate, but it comes with crab~! I highly recommend it~

The show was very impressive, and I felt like I was being drawn into the dance! The seats in the center are the best for viewing! This is also recommended~

When you go to Hawaii, this is definitely a place you want to visit! I want to go again next time!

まずはお食事のブッフェ！
とってもおいしかったです(^^)v
デラックスにすると1皿だけど…カニがつきますょ～！おすすめです～

ショ－とっても迫力があり躍りに吸い込まれていく感じです！
お席も中央は１番観やすい！
これもおすすめ～

ハワイに行ったら！必ず訪れたい場所ですね！
また次回も行きたいです！

There were many performers, and it was a very powerful dance show. It had a story format, which made it different from other luaus.

パフォーマーの人数が多く、とても迫力のあるダンスショーだった。ストーリー仕立てで他のルアウとは違った演出だった。

I was very moved.
It was truly the best!
My image of Hawaiian dance has changed.
Thank you for the great seats this time.

とても感動しました。
本当に最高‼️
ハワイアンダンスのイメージがかわりました。
今回座席もいい席で有り難うございました。

It was truly a wonderful dance show that moved me. I was so touched that I even shed tears, perhaps due to the high level of the dance.
By the way, the buffet was also very delicious. I had a bit of trouble eating the crab, but it was worth it, and I was very satisfied with both the roast beef and the pork.

本当に素晴らしいダンスショーで感動しました。観ているうちに涙が出てしまう程であったのも、ダンスのレベルの高さがそうさせたのかも知れません。
そうそう、ビュッフェも大変美味しかったです。カニを食べるのに少し苦労しましたが、十分お釣り来るくらい美味しかったですし、ローストビーフもポークも大満足でした。

The bus tour guide provided explanations that were polite and very easy to understand, which was great! I would like to see a bit more variety in the meals offered.

バスツアーのお姉さんが乗車中、丁寧で非常にわかりやすく説明してくれたことがよかったです！食事の種類をもう少し増やして欲しいです。

Since it was my second time attending, I chose a seat in the back, but being in the last row made it hard to see the cast's expressions, and I ended up not really understanding it. Therefore, I highly recommend sitting in the front.

There have been many posts saying the food was good, so I had high expectations, but I felt it wasn't that great.

２回目の参加だったため後方席としましたが、最後方の列でキャストの表情等も分からず、よくわからないまま終わってしまいました。ですので前方席を激しくオススメします。

食事は良かったとの投稿が多数あるので期待しておりましたが、そこまでではないように感じました。

I participated with my husband and our children, who are in the first year of middle school and fourth grade. After arriving at the culture center, we spent about 30 minutes sightseeing. We took a light walk and took some photos before hurrying to the buffet for our meal. Well, it might not have been a very leisurely dining experience. You can also go straight to the restaurant without sightseeing, so that's flexible. The crab legs were salty and disappointing, but the juice was delicious!

The show was story-driven, and at one point, I felt overwhelmed with emotion. There were many wonderful dancers, and the stage was impressive! Even the kids, who didn't understand the language, said they enjoyed it, and as a mother learning hula, I was happy too! They seemed to be overwhelmed by the fire dance, which was their first time seeing it.

I'm glad we chose the mini bus for transportation. I considered renting a car, but with being in an unfamiliar place, jet lag, driving on the left, at night, and about a 50-minute one-way trip... it would have been impossible to drive, as I discussed with my husband on the way back. Quite a few people were sleeping on the way there.

If I have the chance to go again, I definitely want to take a daytime tour next time. I was envious of those who had baskets and leis they made at the experience corners in each village!

夫と中1、小4の子供とで参加しました(^^) カルチャーセンターに着いてから、30分位を観光に使いました。軽く歩いて写真を撮ったりしてから、急いでビュッフェに行き食事をしました。まぁ、あまりゆっくりした食事時間ではなかったかもしれません。観光せずにすぐレストランに入ってもいいので、その辺りは自由です。カニ脚は塩っぱくて、期待外れでしたが、ジュースは美味しかった！

ショーは、ストーリー仕立てになっており、途中胸がいっぱいになりました。たくさんの素晴らしいダンサーが並び、圧巻のステージでした！言葉のわからない子供達も楽しかったと言っており、フラを習う母としても嬉しかった♪初めて見るファイヤーダンスには圧倒されたようです。

またミニバスでの送迎にして良かったです。レンタカーで行く事も考えましたが、知らない土地、時差ボケ、左ハンドル、夜、片道50分ほど…運転は無理だったね、と夫と話しながら帰りました。結構な方々が往きの道のりから寝ていらっしゃいました。

もしまた行くチャンスがあれば、今度は是非昼間からのツアーで行きたいです。各村での体験コーナーで作ったカゴやレイなどを持った方々が羨ましかった〜！

The half-day morning tour was a bit rushed, but I was able to see various attractions on Oahu. The Polynesian Cultural Center was charming with the earnestness of the student guide, and the show was fantastic.

午前中の半日観光は駆け足でしたが、オアフ島の色々名所を観ることができました。
ポリネシア文化センターは学生のガイドさんの一生懸命なのが、微笑ましく、
ショーは最高でした。

I didn't have high expectations for the buffet, but it was better than I thought. The theater performance, especially the highlight fire dance, was wonderful. I felt there could have been more solo dance parts for the hula.

ビュッフェはあまり期待していませんでしたが、思った以上に良かったです。
演劇も目玉となるファイヤーダンスが素晴らしかったです。
フラのソロパートのダンスがもっとあっても良い気がしました。

We participated as a family of four. This was our fourth trip to Hawaii, but it was our first time at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
On the bus ride there, we enjoyed the scenery as we passed along the east coast of the island. The guide's commentary was also great.
Since it was a tour that included only dinner and the show, we didn't get to explore much of the center, but I felt it was a very beautiful and pleasant-themed park.
The show was story-driven and entirely in English, but I was able to understand it well enough. Above all, I was overwhelmed by the scale of it. The final fire dance was spectacular, and the crowd was really excited.
Next time, I definitely want to go during the day.

親子４人で参加しました。４回目のハワイですが、初めてのポリネシア文化センターでした。
行きのバスでは、島の東海岸を通るので、景色を楽しむことができました。ガイドさんのトークも良かったです。
夕食とショーのみのツアーだったので、センター内は少ししか回れませんでしたが、とても綺麗で良い雰囲気のテーマパークだと感じました。
ショーはストーリー仕立てで、全部英語でしたが、十分理解できました。何よりそのスケールに圧倒されました。最後のファイヤーダンスは圧巻でした。外人大盛り上がりでした。
今度は是非昼間から行きたいです。

I had an awesome experience! Why would need 50 characters?

We’ve been to many Luaus over the years but this one was the best ever. It was personal, informative, and super entertaining. Definitely recommend to others. Each guest felt involved without big crowds and big lines.

The grounds were very spacious, but since I joined for dinner, I was disappointed that I couldn't fully enjoy it. The buffet meal was delicious, and the show was amazing, making it my best memory in Hawaii.

とても広い敷地内でしたが、夕食からの参加だったので堪能することが出来ず残念でした。
バイキングの食事が美味しかったのと、ショーが最高だったのでハワイで一番良かった思い出です。

We gathered before 8 AM and returned to the hotel around 10:30 PM. It was truly a full day, a fulfilling tour.

Previously, I participated in the afternoon canoe show with a friend, and this time, I joined this half-day tour combined with sightseeing with my mother.

It was great to show my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, Hanauma Bay and the "Tree of Life" from Hitachi. The cultural center, with the canoe show and village performances, was all wonderful and enjoyable. The highlight was definitely the night show; the fire dance is a must-see!

From Hanauma Bay to the "Tree of Life," then to Dole and Haleiwa, the guide provided information along the way, which was fun. However, it felt a bit packed with sightseeing. We only had about 20 minutes in Haleiwa, so a little more time there would have been nice. I rated it ★4, but I highly recommend this satisfying tour.

早朝8時前に集合して、ホテルには夜10時半頃に
戻って来る、本当に丸々1日、充実なツアーでした。

以前、友人と午後のカヌーショーより参加して、
今回は、母と二人で半日観光と組み合わさったこの
ツアーに参加致しました。

初めてのハワイの母に、ハナウマ湾や、日立の
この木なんの木を見せられて良かったです。
文化センターは、カヌーショーも、村々のショーも
みんな素敵で、楽しめました。
圧巻は、やはりナイトショー、ファイヤーダンスは
必見です(^ ^) v

ハナウマ湾→この木なんの木→ドール→ハレイワ
ウミガメの海や、ダイヤモンドヘッド等道すがら
ガイドさんが案内してくれるので、楽しかったです。
ただ、少々観光は詰め込み過ぎかな？
ハレイワは、20分程しか観光出来なかったので、
もう少しあると、良かったので、★4つにさせて
いただきましたが、満足出来るツアーオススメです。

Here we have a small group of nice folks pouring their soul into this wonderful luau. Imagine all this happing within the beautiful confines of Waimea Valley! Great food, great entertainment and one heck of a value. Toa Luau is centered around the traditional Samoan luau ways and pays respect to Hawaii and all the islands of Polynesia. My party of six adults chose the Silver package and were delighted with our seating position to the show. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor... leave the other touristy luaus to the tourists and experience what these lovely folks work so hard to share. Well done Toa Luau!!

I have seen hula shows here and there, but this one portrayed the story of life—from birth to death, and the birth of children—performed with great intensity by a total of 100 dancers, making it enjoyable without getting bored. It's a bit of a distance from Waikiki, but even for those who have seen many hula shows, I believe this show is definitely something to see when you come to Hawaii.

あちらこちらでフラのショーは見ましたが、こちらのは人の誕生から死、子の誕生というように人生のストーリーが総勢100名のダンサーによって大迫力で演じられていて、飽きずに楽しめました。ワイキキからはちょっとありますが、またフラのショーをたくさん見られた方でも、ここのショーはハワイに来られたら是非見るべきものだと思います。

Our departure from Waikiki was around 3 PM, which was just right for our arrival in Hawaii. I chose the premium meal, and it included half a crab! The buffet was also very delicious, and I was extremely satisfied. After the meal, we had free time to explore. The show was grand and very enjoyable. Although it was entirely in English, I think even those who don't understand English will find it easy to follow, as the story is explained on the bus. While we can't take photos during the show, there is a photo session afterward. There are two bus stops for the return trip, so it's best to be careful not to get confused.

ワイキキからの出発が3時頃でしたので、ハワイ到着時の参加にちょうど良かったです。
ご飯はプレミアムにしたのでカニが半身ついていました！バイキングもとても美味しくて大満足です。
ご飯後は自由散策の時間もありました。
ショーは盛大でとても楽しかったです。全編英語でしたが、英語がわからない人もバスの中でストーリーの中身は解説してくれるので話はわかりやすいと思います。
写真は撮れませんが、ショーのあとに撮影会があります。帰りのバス停は二箇所あるので間違えないように気を付けたほうが良いです。

Yuka, who guided us on the bus from the hotel to the cultural center, conveyed her heartfelt effort and creativity in her guidance. Thank you. She had the same name as my daughter who participated with me, and the show was more moving than I expected.

ホテルから文化センターまで、バスの中でガイドをしてくれたゆうかさん、ご自分なりに工夫して一生懸命ガイドしてくれた気持ちが伝わりましたよ、ありがとう。一緒に参加した私の娘と同じ名前でした、ショーは予想以上に感動しました

The Polynesian show was longer and more grand than I expected, but since there were no dialogues, I started to feel sleepy due to jet lag and fatigue. The show itself was quite well-structured; I thought it would only feature fire dancing, so I was pleasantly surprised in a good way. I had a lot of fun.

Since I was seated in the front row, I could see the cast members' faces clearly.

As for the buffet... rather than the taste, there were so many flies gathering that I could hardly eat anything. This was quite shocking for me. Well, I had anticipated it, so I suppose it can't be helped, but I think those who can't handle flies should be prepared before going.

ポリネシアンショーが思ったよりも長く壮大で、しかしセリフもないため時差ボケだったり疲れたりしていると段々と眠気が…
ショー自体はかなりしっかりとしたつくりでファイヤーダンスだけかな？と思っていたのでいい意味で裏切られました。楽しかったです。
前方席だけあってキャストさんの顔もきちんと見える場所に座れます。
ブッフェは…味がどうと言うよりハエが集りに集ってきてほとんど食べれませんでした…こちらはショックでした…まぁ予想はできていたので仕方ないといえば仕方ないですがハエが無理な方は覚悟して行くべきだと思います。

I made a reservation because I wanted to see the fire dance, and I was moved by the performance, which was completely different from what I see on TV! No words are needed!
Due to my mistake, I somehow managed to arrive on my own, but the staff were very kind to us, who only speak Japanese, and I felt the warmth of the people.
Next time, I want to come back with plenty of time to spare for a rematch.

ファイヤーダンスを観たくて予約したのですが、テレビで見るそれとは全く違う演出に感動しました！言葉はいりません‼︎
私のミスで、なんとか自力で到着したのですが日本語しか出来ない私たちにとても親切にしてくださり人の暖かさを感じました。
今度は時間に余裕をもってリベンジしたいです。

Definitely check out the show! In the end, there was a standing ovation. The guide was kind and easy to understand. Along the way, we saw seals on the beach, and there were many experiences that you can't have in Japan.

ショーは是非みてください^ ^最後はスタンディングオベーションでした♪ ガイドの人も親切でわかりやすかったです♪道中もビーチにアザラシがいたり日本では味わえないこともたくさんありました^ ^

I have seen various shows so far, but this was the largest in scale. The content was a bit drawn out, and my 4-year-old daughter lost focus midway. However, the dance itself was very sophisticated. We were seated in row L (with A being the front) because I signed up just a few days prior.

The shuttle bus was guided by a lovely Japanese exchange student who was always smiling. She kindly introduced us to the landmarks along the way and shared information about Hawaii. I regret not giving her a tip. On the way back, it was just the driver.

The meal was a buffet, and while the variety was limited, the quality was good. It was far superior to the Sheraton we visited later! Alcohol was not included on the menu.

今までいろいろ見てきましたが一番規模が大きかったです。
ちょっと間延びした内容で4歳の娘は途中で集中力が切れてしまいました。
が、ダンス自体はとても洗練されていました。
中央前方でしたが、数日前に申し込んだためかL列（Aが一番前）でした。

迎えのバスがガイド付きでしたが、終始笑顔が素敵な日本人留学生でした。
道中の名所やハワイ事情を丁寧に案内してくれました。
チップを渡しそびれたのが心残りです。
帰りはドライバーのみでした。

食事はビュッフェですが、種類は少ないですが、質は良かったです。
後日行ったシェラントンに圧勝です！
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