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

Activité extraordinaire, au-delà de nos attentes! Le site était de rêve et le buffet était excellen

Reviewed by: Serge

Activité à ne pas manquer! Chaque site était extraordinaire, beaucoup d’informations , très culturel! Le spectacle en fin de soirée à lui seul vaut le prix du billet, à couper le souffle

Je le recommande a tous

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: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/13
Activity Date: 2025/03/11

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Fantastic tour around the island

Reviewed by: Laura J

My family and I had a great time during the tour and enjoyed all the places we visited, except the Dole plantation which we think they should take out of the tour and visit Haleiwa town instead.
Our guide, Kainoa, was fantastic. He knows a lot about the history of Hawaii.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/21

Dole Pineapple Guided Farm Tour, Haleiwa Town & North Shore Sightseeing

Awesome time

Reviewed by: Skinner

It was the best time we have had. Learned a lot about how they grow pineapple 🍍

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: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/23
Activity Date: 2025/02/20

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

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Dd

Authentic and warm. Food was also excellent. Location was great

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/22
Activity Date: 2025/02/20

North Shore Private Romantic Horseback Riding Tour with Lunch at Gunstock Ranch

Perfect way to end the year

Reviewed by: Kara

really wonderful and personal tour, the horses are well cared for and loved!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sweetheart Horseback Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2024/12/31

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

Incredible experience!

Reviewed by: Oregon Lynn

This venue Is jam packed with things to do and see! Each village area representing an island of Polynesian was so informative and filled with fun activities. The students that perform are absolutely wonderful.
We were so impressed by the grand buffet, so much incredibly wonderful food.
The HA Breath of life performance was amazing! The driver of our bus that we went on told us that this show was one of the most authentic depictions of Polynesian culture on the whole island! I concur 100%

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
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/10
Activity Date: 2025/02/08

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

Memories are made of experiences like this

Reviewed by: GJR

This was my first luau and I really didn't know what to expect. I was greatly impressed with the quality of the program, the enthusiasm of the performers and the outstanding cuisine we enjoyed for the meal. The evening with the Toa Luau group was an unforgettable highlight to our visit to Hawaii. In addition to the luau, we had the opportunity to hike to the waterfall while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. As I said, the whole experience was unforgettable.
Greg & Janet R

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/31
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

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 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

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

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

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

The volcano and water falls were awesome

Reviewed by: Marilyn Arney

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/21
Activity Date: 2024/10/15

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

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Nagi

I recently had an amazing horse riding experience, and I couldn’t recommend it more! The ocean views were absolutely breathtaking, and the overall ride was incredibly peaceful and enjoyable. As a beginner, I felt completely at ease, thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable guides. It’s the perfect activity for anyone looking to relax and take in the natural beauty of the surroundings. I’ll definitely be coming back for another ride!

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Thank you for such a kind review, we are so glad you had a good time and hope to see you again soon!

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Packages: Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/23
Activity Date: 2024/09/21

Dole Pineapple Guided Farm Tour, Haleiwa Town & North Shore Sightseeing

Great tour would recommend

Reviewed by: Damian

It wax a excellent all day your.
Thd Dole pineapple tour was only gor thd morning. At the end of Dole tourr we were a pineapple each!! We an awesome lunch by thd beach and visited local shops and pints of interest.

Our guide was very friendly and informative.

Wrestling would recommend this tour

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Packages: Standard Package - Special Deal! Book 7 days in advance and save 10%
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/21
Activity Date: 2024/08/28

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