All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Four years ago, my mother liked it, so this was our second visit, and I decided to upgrade to Super Ambassador this time.

On the bus ride there, our seats were assigned (there was a paper with our names), and when we arrived, a lovely young lady guided just the two of us. We had front-row seats for the shows at each outdoor village, and during the canoe ride, we were alone while others were in large groups (which was a bit awkward). The meals were supposed to be buffet-style in a separate area, but the staff brought the food to us when we asked.

We had front-row center seats for the show, and during the fire knife performance, it was thick and quite scary.

I think the price is high, but it's perfect for fully enjoying the center, especially for seniors.

４年前に行って母が気に入ったので、２回目となりましたが、以前よりひとつランクをあげてスーパーアンバサダーにしてみました。

行きのバスから席は指定されていて（名前を書いた紙がある）、着いたら感じのよい可愛いお嬢さんが私たちだけを案内してくれ、屋外の各村でのショーを見るときは最前列の席が取ってあり、カヌーは他が大勢乗っている中２人きり（やや気まずいですが）の貸しきり状態ですし、食事は別スペースでほんとはバイキングなのですが、頼めばスタッフが持ってきてくれました。
ショーも最前列の真ん中の席で、ファイヤーナイフの時は厚くて怖いくらいでした。

金額は高いと思いますが、センターを満喫するには、また高齢者には最適です。

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.

We participated as a family of two.
There were a total of five participants, which made it feel very homey, and we had a great time in the wagon.
The guide was also entertaining.
This tree, Dole, Haleiwa, canyon horseback riding, garlic shrimp lunch, turtle watching, and arriving at the hotel around 3 PM.
It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I was able to ride for an hour and a half, and by the end, I got used to the horse and had a lot of fun.
I had always wanted to try the garlic shrimp from the North Shore, and my wish came true. It was very delicious and impressive.
They adjusted the sightseeing times here and there, allowing us to have a meaningful day. We were also able to do some shopping!
It was truly more enjoyable than I expected. Thank you very much.

家族2名で参加しました。
参加者は計5名だったので、アットホーム的で
ワゴン内も楽しかったです。
ガイドさんも面白かったです。
この木なんの木⇒Dole⇒ハレイワ⇒渓谷乗馬⇒ガーリックシュリンプランチ⇒亀見学⇒ホテル15時頃着
乗馬も初めてで不安でしたが、1時間半も乗馬でき
最後の方は馬にも慣れて楽しかったです。
ノースショアのガーリックシュリンプも食べてみたかったので念願叶いました。とっても美味しかったです。感動。
所々で見学時間も調整して下さり、有意義な1日を過ごす事ができました。買い物もできましたし♪
本当に期待以上で楽しかったです。どうも有難うございました。

This facility is operated by a religious university that also manages a fund to preserve the cultures of the Polynesian countries from around the world. About 70% of the performers are students, with half of them being Japanese exchange students. It was interesting to see the students from six Polynesian countries showcase dances introducing their respective nations, but the final show was truly the highlight. It seems that it wasn't as impressive in the past, but the version that was remade a few years ago is a must-see, featuring a rich story that lasts for a full 1.5 hours. I thought it was just a fire performance, but the content was quite substantial. It's better to choose deluxe seating.

世界各国からホリネシア諸国の文化を維持するための基金を運営することも含め宗教関係の大学が運営する施設。
踊っている出演者のほぼ70%が学生で、そのうち半分が日本人の留学生とのこと。
ポリネシア6カ国の学生がそれぞれの国を紹介する踊りなどを披露するものも面白かったけど、最後のショーがなんと言っても最高でした。昔はそうでもなかったらしいけど、数年前にリメイクされたらしい今回のものは1.5時間たっぷりのストーリー性を持ったもので必見です。
火を扱うパフォーマンスだけかと思っていたけど、内容も充実でした。
席はデラックスのほうがいいですよ

I previously went to Paradise Cove Luau, which is similar to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but over 95% of the guests there were American, and the guides only spoke English. Therefore, I think the Polynesian Cultural Center would be more enjoyable for beginners or those who struggle with English, as it would be less stressful. Definitely go for the show; it's wonderful.

以前、ポリネシアンセンターと同じような内容のパラダイス・コーヴ・ルアウに行きましたが、こちらはお客さんの95％以上がアメリカ人で、しかもガイドの方も英語しかしゃべらなかったので、初心者・英語が苦手な方には、ポリネシアンセンターの方がストレスなく楽しめると思います。ショー目当てで是非行ってください。素晴らしいです。

I loved the entire experience. Will go back again. Should have booked the entire day.

I participated with my husband and niece. It was our first time, but thanks to the instructor who helped us relax, I was able to get through it without any issues and had a great experience. My husband seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you very much.

主人と姪の3人で参加させて頂きました。私と主人は初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方がリラックスさせて頂いてくれたおかげで私はなんとか、事なきを終える事ができ、よい体験をさせて頂きました。主人はすごく楽しかったようです。有難うございました。

It's a place where you can spend a relaxing day. You can enjoy various experiences, and it's fun for both children and adults all day long. I especially think the luau is great because you can experience ancient Hawaiian culture and cuisine. After the luau, you can watch various Polynesian dances. I love Hawaiian hula; it's very beautiful. You won't get bored staying from morning until night.

一日ゆっくりと過ごせる場所です。色々な体験もできますし子供から大人まで一日楽しめます。とくにルアウは古来ハワイの文化や食事が体験できるので良いと思います。ルアウの後はポリネシアンダンスが色々ご覧になれます。ハワイのフラはとても素敵で大好きです。朝から夜まで居てもあきません。

On the day we arrived in Hawaii, my husband and I participated in the "Twilight Deluxe" tour in the evening. Although I have visited Hawaii several times, it was my first time going to the Polynesian Cultural Center. I was a bit worried about the distance since I'm not great with cars, but during the ride, our Japanese guide shared enjoyable stories, and we arrived in just a little over an hour.

The restaurant near the entrance that we usually used for meals was under construction, so we took a canoe to a restaurant located deeper inside the center. During the ride, the paddler explained the Polynesian countries on both sides of the river in English. The meal itself wasn't particularly deluxe, but we had plenty of fruit.

After eating, we walked to the theater near the entrance and were surprised to find that the facility was much larger than I had expected, and almost all the seats were filled. The bus guide mentioned that about 20% of the tourists were Japanese, which seemed accurate, as most others appeared to be families from the mainland and older couples from Europe.

The show featured high-quality dancers and was very impressive. The story was well-structured, and we enjoyed various dances from different Polynesian countries, laughing and watching the fire dance—it went by in no time. Photography was prohibited during the show, but afterward, we were able to take pictures with the dancers.

I heard that the content of the show had just changed recently, and I would love to see a different version next time. Also, I definitely want to go during the day next time to see the canoe show and participate in various activities from different Polynesian countries!

ハワイ到着日に‘夕方出発　トワイライトデラックス’に旦那と一緒に参加ました。
何度かハワイに訪れた事はありますが　ポリネシア文化センターに行くのは初めてでした。
車に強くないのでちょっと遠いのが心配でしたが　移動中は日本語ガイドさんが楽しいお話を聞かせて下さり　一時間ちょっと位で到着しました。
通常食事で使用していた入り口近くのレストランが工事中との事で　センター内奥の方にあるレストランにカヌーで移動し　移動中は　漕ぎ手の方が　河の左右にあるポリネシアの国々の説明を英語でしてくれました。
お食事の内容はそんなにデラックスではありませんでしたが　フルーツを沢山頂きました。
食後　入り口近くのシアターまで徒歩で行き　思っていたよりもかなり大きな施設で　ほぼ席が埋まっており　驚きました。
バスのガイドさんが　日本人観光客は２割程度と仰ってましたが　実際その位で　他はメインランドのファミリーやヨーロッパの老夫婦が多く感じました。
ショーは　ダンサーのクオリティが高く　とても迫力がありました。
ストーリーもしっかりしていて　様々なポリネシアの国々のダンスを楽しみながら　途中大笑いしたり　ファイヤーダンスを見たり　あっという間でした。
ショーの最中は撮影禁止ですが　ショーの後には　ダンサーさんと一緒にお写真を撮って頂けました。
最近　ショーの内容が変わったばかりだと聞きましたが　また違うバージョンも見てみたいと思いました。
あと　次回は是非お昼から行って　カヌーのショーを見たり　いろんなポリネシアの国々のアクテビティに参加してみたいと思います☆

I went to Hawaii for my first overseas trip this time. I participated in the tour of the Polynesian Cultural Center starting from the evening of the arrival day. During the one-hour drive from the pickup, I enjoyed the scenery from the car window. After arriving, we took a canoe to move to the restaurant deep within the park.

As for the meal, it was a buffet style, and while the taste was just okay, I appreciated the variety of fruits available. We didn't use the canoe to get to the theater; instead, we walked for about 15 minutes while taking photos along the way. Since I ordered the deluxe course, our seats in the theater were in the second row from the front, which was the best position to enjoy the show.

At first, I didn't have high expectations for the show since I didn't understand English, but as soon as it started, I was captivated by the energy of the many dancers and the story of the show, and before I knew it, the first act was over. During the intermission, I used the dessert coupon from the ticket to enjoy a large serving of ice cream.

In the second act, there were comedic scenes that made me laugh out loud, and I also enjoyed the fire dance. It was a wonderful show that I could only experience in Hawaii, and I was very satisfied. When the show ended, everyone gave a standing ovation, and it was very moving. HA!

今回　初めての海外旅行でハワイに行きました。
到着日の夕方から　このポリネシア文化センターのツアーに参加しました。
ピックアップから一時間ほどの移動中も　車窓からの景色が楽しめました。
到着後　カヌーに乗って園内　奥のレストランまで移動しました。
食事の内容ですが　バイキング方式で　まぁ　そこそこの味でしたが　フルーツの種類が多くて良かったです。
シアターまでは　カヌーは利用せず　途中　写真を撮りながら　１５分程徒歩で移動しました。
デラックスのコースを頼んだので　シアターの座席は　前から２番目というベストポジションでショーを楽しめました。
最初は　英語も解らないのでショーの内容は余り期待していませんでしたが　始まった途端　大勢のダンサーたちの気迫とショーのストーリーに引き込まれてしまい　あっという間に１幕が終わりました。
休憩時間中に　チケットのデザートクーポンを利用し　大盛りのアイスクリームを頂きました。
２幕目からはコミカルな場面で大笑いしたり　ファイヤーダンスも楽しめ　ハワイでしか体感できないすばらしいショーで大満足しました。
ショーが終わると全員スタンディングオベーションで　とても感動的でした。
HA!

My new husband and I booked a private ride with the Hawaii Polo Club while on our honeymoon. I've been on several other guided horseback trail rides in the past, but this was a little different. For one thing, the horses are actually polo-horses, not the standard "follow-the-leader" horses of a typical ranch. Because of this, you are better off if you have at least a little experience in handling horses. There were a few times that loud noises or unfamiliar things on the path caused some skittishness.

One thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that my activity voucher said we would need to sign a liability waiver before the ride. I assume this is a standard practice, but the staff at the club just saddled up our horses, and off we went. No forms, no waivers, they didnt even tell us their names, nor did they ask ours. Good thing (for them) our slightly skittish horses didnt dump us on our heads.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the ride on the beach, the views were a

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.

We thought we could hike to the waterfall and then go snorkeling. From what I had read that would be a possibility. Both were morning options. He parked centrally then we walked to meet him. For the price I should not have expected to be taken to each destination I suppose, but I did. Still we had a good time and swimming in the waterfall was GREAT

The usual choice for horseback riding was Kualoa Ranch, but since the reviews for their horseback riding weren't very good, I searched online and found this ranch that offers a tour with transportation included. I had been using Alan for optional activities in Hawaii, so I made a reservation.
The horses here are very smart, and even beginners can enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. They walk at a very leisurely pace, which might be a bit unsatisfying for experienced riders, but I was able to take photos with one hand while enjoying the scenery in the mountains.
The trail goes through some very enchanting trees, and the view of the North Shore from the top of the mountain was absolutely beautiful.
I think it's definitely an experience worth having when you visit Hawaii.

乗馬の出来る牧場はクアロア牧場とお決まりでしたが、乗馬の評判はあまりよくないので、ネットで検索していたらこちらの牧場で送迎つきのツアーを見つけました。以前からハワイのオプショナル利用はアランを使っていたので予約しました。
ここにいる馬達はとても賢くて初心者でも安心して乗馬が楽しめます。とてもゆつくりしたペースで歩くので経験者には物足りないかもしれませんが山の中の景色を楽しみながら片手で写真を撮ることもできました。
山道ではとても幻想的な木々の中を通っていき山の上から見るノースショアの海は最高に綺麗でした。
ハワイに行ったら是非とも経験した方がいいと思います。

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!

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

This time, my family participated in different activities (horseback riding and the pineapple train), but our guide, Musashi, adjusted the schedule to allow us to spend as much time together as possible. We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much! If there’s another opportunity, I look forward to it.

今回家族で別々の内容での参加(乗馬とパイナップル列車)でしたが、ガイドのムサシさんが出来るだけ家族一緒に行動できるようにと時間を調整してピックアップしてくれたので、とても楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。ありがとうございました~
また機会がありましたらよろしくお願いします。

I wasn't scared even though I have a fear of heights.

It was fun coming down with a parachute while looking at the beautiful sea.

However, there is a lot of waiting time afterward, so if you're short on time, it might be better to go by rental car. I think I waited for about an hour and a half.

高所恐怖症でも怖くありませんでした。

綺麗な海を見ながら、パラシュートで
下りてくるのも　楽しかった。

ただ、終わった後の待ち時間が多いので、
時間がない人は、レンタカーで行ったほうがいいかも。
１時間半くらい待ったかな。

Due to a mix-up with the tour company, the pickup location was different from what I had been informed beforehand, so I waited for nearly 30 minutes. However, the shows and events at the center were wonderful. Personally, I especially enjoyed the canoe pageant. I was surprised by the large number of people, even on a weekday, which showed just how popular it is.

催行会社の手違いか、ピックアップ場所が、事前に聞いていた場所と異なったため、30分近く待ちました。ですが、センターでのショーやイベントは、素晴らしかったです。個人的には特にカヌーページェントが気に入りました。平日にも拘わらず、かなり人が多かったのには驚きましたが、人気の高さがうかがえました。

We gathered locally and took the bus. We went from the hotel to Ala Moana Center, transferred to bus number 52, and I made sure to tell the driver "Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor" to confirm where to get off, arriving just in time for our meeting. We waited quite a while for the bus at Ala Moana Center. There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us, and everyone else on the boat was foreign, making it quite international. As I saw on Alan Net, we were handed a file with notes written in Japanese, but all the explanations were in English. However, they demonstrated how to enter the water with gestures, so if you watch, you can manage. We moved out to sea for about 10 to 15 minutes, and the waves were quite rough. I get motion sickness easily, and even though I took motion sickness medicine, I still felt quite nauseous. We entered the cage four at a time. I was really looking forward to it, so even though I felt unwell, I stayed underwater longer than others, hoping to finally see a shark. Unfortunately, while there were a few small fish nearby, I only caught a glimpse of a small baby shark passing by far below, and I hardly saw any sharks at all, so I ended up getting a sticker and a refund... But the staff were very nice, so I definitely plan to try again next time. On the way back, we strolled around Haleiwa before heading home.

私達は、現地集合にしてバスで行きました。
ホテルから、アラモアナセンターまで行き、乗り換えて52番のバスに乗り、一応運転手に”ハレイワ・スモールボートハーバー”と伝えて降りる場所を教えてももらって無事集合時間ギリギリに到着しました。
アラモアナセンターからバス来るまで結構待ちました。
私達以外の日本人は1組だけで、他は皆船は外国人で国際豊かでした。
アランネットで見たとおり、注意事項など日本語で書かれたファイルを渡されるくらいで説明は全部英語でしたが、ジェスチャーで海への入り方を説明されるので、見てればなんとかなります。
沖まで10分~15分位まで移動し、波も中々の揺れで、乗り物に弱い私は酔い止め飲んでも結構酔いました。
檻の中には4人づつ入りました。
楽しみにしていたので、具合悪い中でも念願のサメに会えると張り切って人より長く海にもぐってましたが、何匹か小魚は近くにいたものの、残念ながらサメはかなり深く遠くの下の方に小さく子サメ？が通り過ぎただけでほとんど見れず、ステッカーをもらって返金になりました・・・
でもスタッフの方々はとてもいい人たちだったので、また次回、絶対挑戦しようと思ってます。
帰りはハレイワを散策してから帰りました。

This was an awesome ride on the beach. And YES you DO ride on the beach. The area is beautiful and could see the whales playing in the ocean as we rode. The white sands of the beaches against the turquoise water was breathtaking.

I took the private ride and it is definitely not a standard trail ride. The polo horses were very well behaved and easy to ride. I recommend this to anyone who loves horses and has always wanted to ride on the beach in Hawaii.

Would definitely book this again when back on the island.

For those of us who enjoy flying (and for those who are not sure), this is a once in a lifetime experience (to soar in Oahu Northern shore). Great time if weather allows, stunning views (we saw even whales...) !

Very complete and entertaining day; learned many new things about Polynesia.
Thank you one and all!

We visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time as a couple. Unfortunately, the weather was pouring rain. Upon arriving at the center, we received ponchos and the tour began. Due to the bad weather, I was more concerned about my footing than the scenery, which really diminished the enjoyment, and that was very disappointing. However, the one saving grace was that we managed to see the dance show on the boat that takes place once a day. The buffet dinner was delicious. But the evening show, "Hā: Breath of Life," was so moving that it gave me goosebumps. It received a standing ovation. I think it's worth seeing the show at least once. If I go again, I would like to opt for a tour that includes just dinner and the show.

夫婦で初めて訪れたポリネシアン文化センター。残念ながら天気はどしゃぶりの雨。センターについてポンチョをもらってツアーが始まりました。悪天候のため景色より、足元ばかり気になってしまい、やっぱり楽しみが半減したのがとても残念でした。でも、なんとか一日一回行われるボートの上でのダンスショーがみれたのが、唯一の救いでした。ブッフェのディナーはおいしかったです。でも、イブニングショーの「ハァ・ブレス・オブ・ライフ」は鳥肌が立つほど、感動しました。スタンディングオベーションでした。一度だけでもいいから、ショーは見たほうがいいと思います。もしまた行くなら、ディナーとショーだけのツアーを利用したいと思いました。

Next time I will do a full day instead of half day and see all the demonstrations in the village.

Awesome experience! Nothing like it. Plenty of parking and in an awesome area, Haleiwa. The ride out to the cage was not long, before a short safety brief. Once in the cage, it's a unique feeling to know one of the oceans apex predetors are swimming around you. They get pretty close, and is well worth price of the tour. A definite must do if visiting the island!

I have been to the North Shore before and enjoyed this trip the most. We enjoyed the Waimia Falls park more due to the guides suggestions. he was very knowledgeable and interesting. I especially enjoyed the turtles. I would recommend it for the young and hardy or an old folk like me. Great fun!

I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time! I think I was able to learn about the various ethnic groups and cultures in the region known as Polynesia. It was fun to see a few selected guests go up on stage and participate in an entertaining show.

I experienced hula dancing for the first time and realized how difficult it is. I can't move my hips as smoothly and softly as that!

What I really liked was the fire dance! I had seen it on a television program before, but seeing it live was a completely different level of intensity!

I was surprised to see such small children able to perform fire dancing!

The final grand dance show was composed of a large number of performers, and it was very moving. The sight of them passionately performing was very impressive. However, if I were to express a dissatisfaction, I would have preferred the content to be a bit richer and easier to understand. They used a large screen to explain the flow and content of the show, but since all the audio that accompanied the visuals was in English, I couldn't fully grasp the content. I was watching while imagining what they wanted to convey through the visuals.

初めてポリネシア文化センターにいきました！！
ポリネシアと言われる地域には、色々な民族がある事や、色々な文化がある事を知る事が出来たと思います。
一般のお客さんが数名指名されて、ステージに上がり面白ろおかしく行うショーが楽しかったです。

フラダンスの体験を始めてして、フランダンスの難しさをしりました。あんなに柔らかく揺ら揺らと腰を動かせません。

気に入ったのがやっぱりファイヤーダンス！！
以前、テレビ番組の放送で見た事はありましたが、やっぱり実際、生で見るのは迫力が違いました！！

こんな小さい子がここまでファイヤーダンスを出来る事にビックリさせられました！！

ラストの最大級のダンスショーは、大人数で構成されていて感動しました。
必死にショーを行う姿がとても印象的でした。
けれど、不満を上げますと、もうちょっと内容が濃いくて、分かりやすい内容だと良かったなぁと思いました。
ショーの流れと言いますか、内容を説明する為に、
大型スクリーンを使っていましたが、その映像と同時に流れる音声は全て英語だった為、よく内容が把握できませんでした。
映像を見てこんな事を伝えたいのかぁって想像しながらの鑑賞でした。

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

Staff were a crack up and made the whole trip full of laughs. From the moment we got out on the boat we saw dolphins and whales so it was a bonus. Sharks appeared right away when you travel a bit further out so it was good there was no waiting around or searching like other tours. The experience was amazing. The staff kept the nature of the sharks a mystery untill you finish your turn. Only then do they tell you that the sharks are complete pussy cats and have never attacked anyone. This added to the adventure and adrenalin rush of the experience. Inside the cage you see LOTS of LARGE sharks. We had 6 sharks surrounding us. Highly recommended!