Reviewed by: Doug from Utah
This was the last night of our 8 day vacation, and it was the perfect ending. Beautiful costumes and choreography. Enjoyed the luau too.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)
Everything was just perfect! I had the super Ambassador package with a private guide and I really felt privileged and I enjoyed the culture and traditions of the Polynesian people. Every show, every cultural event was organized with great respect and love for the Polynesian natives. I had a dip in the full life of seven similar, but very different, traditions, culminating in the wonderful final show: Ha, a breath of life! I also appreciated the fact that the Polynesian Center is carried out by students of the various islands and that our contribution is to support their studies. This is a great way to spread culture! MAHALO!
Special thanks to Clifton, my personal guide. He is a good hearted boy with a deep feeling for his culture and a deep respect for other people.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Stella Martin YT Cda
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: ぐんぐん
You can be picked up near the hotel early in the morning and enjoy sightseeing.
You arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center in the early afternoon and have a not-so-tasty lunch.
After that, you can enjoy various attractions on the island with the guide.
After dinner (I wasn't expecting much since lunch wasn't good, but the dinner was delicious, possibly because it was deluxe), we watched a magnificent show.
It was impressive with a large number of participants, and we had a great time.
Since the ending time is late, if you sleep on the bus ride back, you'll quickly arrive at your hotel in Honolulu.
I recommend it.
早朝ホテル近くでピックアップしていただき観光も楽しめます。
お昼過ぎにポリネシア文化センターに着きあまり美味しくないランチをいただきます。
その後担当のお兄さんと共に島内で色々なアトラクションを楽しみ
夕食後(昼食が美味しくなかったので期待してませんでしたがデラックスだったせいか夕食は美味しくいただきました)壮大なショーを見ました。
大人数で迫力があり楽しめました。
終了時間が遅いので帰りのバスの中で寝ているとあっという間にホノルルのホテルに到着します。
おすすめです。
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| Packages: | デラックス(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: ueo
I applied for the deluxe course on behalf of my parents, who are over 60.
As for the meals, while they were considered deluxe from a Japanese palate perspective, they were a bit lacking. However, they had a lot of fun riding canoes, and the bus guide shared various stories along the way. They were very active during the day, so they thought they might be too tired to stay awake for the show, but the fire dance was so impressive that it woke them up! They mentioned it with a laugh.
還暦過ぎの両親の代わりにデラックスコースを申し込みました。
食事は、日本人の味覚からするとデラックスでも、うーん?…だったそうですが、カヌーに乗ったり、バスのガイドさん?も行き掛けに色々な話をしてくれたそうで、とても楽しかったようです。
日中、目一杯活動するのでショーの時間にはもう疲れて眠っちゃうかも、と思ったそうですが、ファイヤーダンスなどがあまりにも迫力があったそうで、目が覚めた!と話しておりました。笑
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| Packages: | デラックス(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/22 |
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 |
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 |
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!
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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 |
Reviewed by: T.O
On the half-day tour of Oahu, we had a fun guide who felt like a friendly neighbor. The staff in the center greeted us with smiles and friendliness. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening Polynesian show. Changing from standard to a petite deluxe package was a success too! 😊
オアフ島半日観光では、近所のおばちゃん感覚の楽しいガイドさん。
センタ内ではフレンドリーに接していただくスタッフの皆さんの笑顔。
夜のポリネシアショーと満喫しました。
スタンダードよりプチ・デラックスに変更したのも成功でした(^^v
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| Packages: | スタンダード(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/13 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: みづか
During my first visit to Hawaii, I signed up for this tour. First, we visited Hanauma Bay. The weather was nice, and the view from above was very beautiful! Next, we went to the Moanalua Gardens to see the "This is the Tree" tree. I had always wanted to see it, and when I finally stood in front of the tree, it was breathtaking! Although the sun was strong, it felt cool under the tree, and it was so comfortable that I could have stayed there for hours.
The Polynesian Cultural Center offered various cultural experiences, all of which were fresh and enjoyable. For the evening show, I had already heard the story in Japanese from our guide, so even though I didn't understand the language, I was able to enjoy it. The final fire dance was breathtaking and spectacular. This tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once!
初めて訪れたハワイで、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。
まずはハナウマ湾を見学。天気が良かった事もあり、上から見た眺めはとても美しかったです!
次に、この~木なんの木♪のモアナルアガーデンへ。一度は見てみたいと思っていたので、いざ木を目の前にした時は圧巻でした!日差しが強かったですが、木の下に入ると涼しく感じ、何時間でも居れるような心地よさでした。
またポリネシアカルチャーセンターは、様々な民族の体験ができ、どれも新鮮で楽しむことができました。
夜のショーは、あらかじめガイドさんから日本語でストーリーを一通り聞いていた為、言語はわからずとも楽しむことができました。最後のファイアーダンスは息を飲むような迫力で素晴らしかったです。一度は体験してみる価値があるツアーでした!
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| Packages: | デラックス(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/27 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: kina
In the morning, I was guided to the main tourist spots in Oahu and enjoyed the breathtaking views. The Dole pineapple soft serve was also very delicious.
In the afternoon, we had lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It was a buffet, but the taste was... well, it was just something to fill the stomach. After lunch, we toured the center with a Japanese guide, but the breaks were short, and there were few shaded areas and benches, so families with small children should be cautious. I was really thirsty.
However, I thought it was great to experience various attractions like making Hawaiian leis and riding a canoe. For dinner, the buffet had more variety and tasted a bit better than lunch. We moved to the show venue and were impressed by the performance, which exceeded our expectations. I didn't understand any English, but I could somewhat grasp the story. The final fire show is a must-see.
After that, we returned to Waikiki by bus, arriving after 10 PM. For those visiting Waikiki for the first time, this might be a tour worth participating in.
午前中はオアフの主要観光スポットを案内してもらい絶景を楽しむ事ができました。
ドールのパイナップルソフトもとても美味しかったです。
そして午後はポリネシア文化センターにてまず昼食。
ビュッフェ形式ですが、味は???取りあえずお腹に入れるという感じです。
ランチ後センター内を日本語ガイドと共に回るのですが
休憩も短く、日陰やベンチが少ないので小さい子供さん連れはご注意を。
とにかく喉が渇きました。
ただ、ハワイアンローズを作成したり、カヌーに乗ったりと
いろいろなアトラクションを経験出来たのは良かったと思います。
そして夕飯のビュッフェ。昼よりは種類も多く味も少し良かったかも。
ショー施設に移動し噂以上のパフォーマンスに感激。
英語が全く分かりませんでしたがストーリーはなんとなくわかりました。
最後のファイアーショーは必見。
その後再びバスにてワイキキへ戻ります。
帰りは22時過ぎでした。ワイキキが初めての方には一度は参加してもいいツアーかもしれません。
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| Packages: | スタンダード(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/28 |
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 |
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