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

WOW!

Reviewed by: Izzy

5/5 stars! The Polynesian Cultural Center Tour was a trip highlight! Well-organized, easy to follow, and bursting with energy. The setting was perfection!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Don't hesitate to get there early and have snacks for your little ones, so you don't miss the shows

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner &
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/28
Activity Date: 2025/01/24

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

Excellent experience

Reviewed by: Joe

The care, attention, quality, cleanliness, and authenticity made for an unbelievable experience. My family and I left very happy and ready to recommend to everyone. You get what you pay for.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/20
Activity Date: 2025/01/17

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

Long day

Reviewed by: Kara

It was a good day, but there is a LOT going on. You could probably break it up into 2 days as the pass lets you come back for the day-time events.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 3

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner &
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/01/19
Activity Date: 2024/12/05

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

It was one of the best experiences ever ☺️

Reviewed by: Neha

The Polynesian cultural centre was one of the best experiences ever. It was my family’s first time, we just loved it and we hope to go back in the future.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner &
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/15
Activity Date: 2025/01/13

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

Good day

Reviewed by: Kara

It was good, but no alcohol so I would have went to another luau!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner &
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/10/24

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this beautiful nature habitat.

Reviewed by: Patsy

Beautiful gardens, well laid out trails
The luau and show was outstanding. So fun and informative too. 5 star + show and staff.
A great meal too. Thank you

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Cleaner and better stocked bathrooms

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/05
Activity Date: 2024/12/03

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

Thanh you!

Reviewed by: Alan

We enjoyed our visit ti the Polynesian Cultural Center. The entire experience wad seamless from start to finish.
Wr so appreciated your attention to detail.
Our tour guide driver, Shaft, wad excellent!
Mahalo!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/02
Activity Date: 2024/11/30

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

Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head!

Reviewed by: Cheng

Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head! I love it a lot.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head!

  • Turtle head

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner &
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/02
Activity Date: 2024/11/30

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

This was my third time at the show, and it was great! ショーは、3回目でしたが良かった!

Reviewed by: こうちゃん

The pickup on the way there was a bit scary due to the high speed. This was my third time, and I was satisfied with both the dinner and the show. As for the return bus, where would they drop us off? It was quite disappointing for the price, especially with no explanation provided.

行きの送迎は、猛スピードで少し怖かった。
今回3回目でしたが、ディナーもショーも満足でした。
帰りのバスは、何処で降ろしてくれるのか?
何の説明も無く金額の割にはお粗末でした。

現地スタッフ: 1

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 1

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 1

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I want you to secure front-row seats to watch the show, even if it means raising the price a little.

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ショーは、少し金額上げても正面の席を確保して観て欲しいです。

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Packages: 【送迎付き】ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2024/11/23
Activity Date: 2024/11/02

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

It was disappointing. 残念でした

Reviewed by: グク

The guide who came to pick us up was the worst. The explanations on-site were insufficient, and when I was getting the tickets, my smartphone hanging around my neck was yanked, and I almost fell. The guidance for the return trip was also inadequate, leaving me worried about whether I could get back to the hotel.

迎えにきたガイドさんが最低でした。
現地での説明が不十分でチケットをもらう時も首にかけていたスマホを引っ張られて転びそうでした。
帰りの案内も不十分でホテルに帰れるか不安でした。

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Packages: 【送迎付き】ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/11/09
Activity Date: 2024/10/15

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

Perfect Dinner & Show for Family and Friends

Reviewed by: Kevin Park

Overall, excellent experience. The show was awesome showing the traditional style of dances and performances of the Hawaiian culture. The buffet itself had many selections to choose and eat. The most highlight of the show was the HA breath of life where it was the fire rings twisted by several different men on the show which was pretty cool. We also did the islands of Polynesia 2 hour guided tour where we sat down and peeled bananas and coconut looking like materials with the dressed up villagers on site.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/04
Activity Date: 2021/11/23

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

It was a wonderful show! 素敵なショーでした!

Reviewed by: すず

The buffet had a variety of options, and the show was really wonderful! The kids were also very happy. If it weren't for the unnecessary comments from the male driver who picked us up, it would have been perfect. It was none of his business, and his attitude was too rude.

ブッフェも色んな種類があり、ショーもとても素敵でした!
子供も喜んでました♪
送迎してくれた男性の運転手さんの余計な一言が無ければ最高でした。
大きなお世話だし、態度悪すぎる。

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Packages: 【送迎付き】ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/11/03
Activity Date: 2024/10/12

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

Day was too long but PCC was good!

Reviewed by: Annette

It was too long of a day! Our bus left PCC after 9:20pm which meant we got back to Waikīkī almost 11pm. The day was great but the ending with the timing of the bus was a sour note.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/31
Activity Date: 2024/10/29

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

Polynesian culture centre

Reviewed by: Shirley Husted

My husband and I had a fantastic day at the polynesian culture centre.
We went to many of the activities and to the Gateway dinner. We felt it was excellent and a beautiful display plus we learnt a lot.
Thank you all so very much...
I was particularly wishing to go to a Luau and that was what I thought I booked from Australia before we went.....however discovered while there that I had booked the Gateway dinner. Bit disappointed but the dinner was lovely and the whole experience fantastic!!! Thank you all so much...
Shirley and David Husted
Australia...

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/28
Activity Date: 2024/10/03

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

“A must have adventure”

Reviewed by: Tia & Zoltan

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a “must have adventure” that we would highly recommend from couples to families. We spent a day and enjoyed every second of it. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and kept it quiet but loved the experience of the Tahitian wedding ceremony where we renewed our promise. The food experience was outstanding, we tried a lot of food that we never tried before. The raw tuna was our favourite. 1 day was not enough to have the time to have some art workshop to do and sadly we couldn’t go back to have an Okulele session.
Thank you for the experience of our lifetime. Tia and Zoltan from Ireland

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/26
Activity Date: 2024/09/30

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

Lots in 1 day

Reviewed by: Kara

It was a really great ground, but you will be tired after exploring PCC.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/05

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

Good!

Reviewed by: Kara

The kids had a lot of fun, we think we would skip next but its worth it one time!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/09/16

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

The Best part of my HI trip!

Reviewed by: JBCheney

I thoroughly enjoyed a full day walking around the Polynesian Cultural Center, being introduced to the different cultures, learning history, watching free performances, and buying HI things for family back home. The buffet dinner was outstanding with excellent, friendly service from staff.

The best part was the "HA Breath of Life" show. I've seen Broadway in NY and a show in the west end of London, and this show as just as good, maybe even better as it revolves around true cultural experiences for the audience to witness. I actually got tear-upped more than once. I hope many other will get the opportunity. It was worth every penny and the late bus ride back into Honolulu.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/10/20
Activity Date: 2024/09/23

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

Wonderful Day in Paradise

Reviewed by: jmf

Enjoyed the day very much. Dinner was very good with so many choices - not just your average luau food. The Show itself was worth the price of admission. Our seats were so close to the stage we could feel the heat from the torches. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour to future Honolulu visitors.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/13
Activity Date: 2024/10/07

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

100/10 Recommend

Reviewed by: Kayla

I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

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

Very commercialised.

Reviewed by: Laura

We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.

Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/06
Activity Date: 2024/10/03

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Iokua

This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/01
Activity Date: 2024/09/24

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

The show is amazing.

Reviewed by: Jerelyn

The show was great. It highlights the cultures of different Polynesian groups. We sign up for a tour guide inside the cultural center. It helps us schedule our activities for the whole day stay over there. The tour guides are students from their university. They are amazing. I can recommend this tour for families. The dinner buffet is sumptuous.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/21
Activity Date: 2024/09/19

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

Lots going on

Reviewed by: Kara

The park was a bit confusing, but the show in the end of the night was awesome!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/18
Activity Date: 2024/09/10

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

I highly recommend it!! おすすめです!!

Reviewed by: sai

Since our plan was for the afternoon, we didn't participate in any activities and enjoyed shopping and the buffet until showtime. There were many items made in Hawaii, so I felt like I was contributing to the local community.

The buffet had a wide variety of delicious food, and I was very satisfied. There were also poke and dessert bars. Even if you choose a plan without the buffet, there are cafes and restaurants on the premises.

The show featured Polynesian dances that followed a storyline, and it was powerful and captivating. I was moved by the haka from rugby! The narration was in English, but the main language was local, so I could understand enough to stay engaged. Photography and video recording during the show are prohibited.

午後からのプランでしたのでアクティビティに参加せず、ショーの時間までショッピングやビュッフェを楽しみました。ショッピングもメイドインハワイのものが多くあったので地元に貢献できるかと思います。

ビュッフェは種類も多く味もとても美味しくて大満足です。ポケバーやデザートバーも揃っています。もしビュッフェなしのプランでも敷地内にカフェやレストランがあります。

ショーはストーリーにそったポリネシアンのダンスなのですが、迫力があり見応えがあります。ラグビーのハカだ!と感動しました。基本は現地語でナレーションは英語です。なんとなく伝わるので見ていて飽きませんでした。ショーの写真や動画撮影は禁止となります。

  • デザート!

  • ビュッフェ

  • ポリネシアン諸国の説明

  • 入り口

  • メイドインハワイのノート

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Packages: 【送迎付き】ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/09/03

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

My first Polynesian show. 生まれて初のポリネシアンショー

Reviewed by: グク1

We participated in a course that departed from Waikiki at 2:30 PM. On the way there, it was just the guide and the two of us, and we were able to freely ask the guide about life in Hawaii, which was really enjoyable!

After arriving, I heard that we couldn't do any activities, but we could enter the village. However, we were disappointed to be told at the gate of the inner village that we couldn't enter. There were only a few souvenir shops at the front, so we ended up with some free time.

The buffet was surprising with its volume and variety. For Japanese people, a regular restaurant might be enough. The Polynesian show was incredibly moving, just as rumored, and it was very good!

私達は午後14時半、ワイキキ出発のコースで参加しました。行きはガイドさんと私達2人のみで、自由に気兼ねなくガイドさんハワイライフを伺い、すごく楽しかったです♪
到着後、アクティビティはできないけど、村の中に入れると聞きましたが、奥の村のゲートで入場できないと言われガッカリでした。手前の土産物屋は少ししかなくて、時間を持て余しました。
バイキング料理は、ボリューム、種類が多すぎて驚きました。日本人は普通の飲食店ので十分かも。ポリネシアショーは、うわさどおり大感動、とても良かった!

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Packages: 【送迎付き】ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/08/17

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

We loved!

Reviewed by: Kara

Be prepared to take a lot of knowledge in! Everyone in our family had plenty of fun!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/04

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: VaMa

it was very educational and all the staff were informative and very nice. I highly recommend it.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/08/30

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

A Must Do!!

Reviewed by: Jacki (NZ)

This is my 3rd time coming here over the years, and it never disappoints it just gets better and better. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. Visiting the different islands was both informative and entertaining. Our buffet dinner was suburb with vast food choices. The show HA was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed ourself their performance was flawless. Keep up the magnificent work !!

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/29

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Luau Experience

Reviewed by: Keyolfson

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/24
Activity Date: 2024/07/29