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

My final visit to the PCC

This was my third and final visit to the PCC over a period of thirty years . Unfortunately I was not feeling well on the day with a head cold . But I did manage to do all I wanted to.The film was great as also was the evening show
I will continue to have happy memories of my visits .You continue to provide the best

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2024/02/21
Activity Date:	2024/02/19

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

Incredible adventure!

Reviewed by: Marilyn

Fascinating to learn about different island cultures through dance, music, games and food. The fact the performers are from those islands amazed me. They are so proud of their island and culture and language. Wish I could go back a second day ( or open earlier) so I could see and play all the games.
The Ha… Breath of life show was stunning!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2024/01/14
Activity Date:	2024/01/12

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

Polynesian Centre

Reviewed by: Jeanne

We enjoyed our excursion from the bus ride to the Polynesian Centre to the bus ride back to our hotel. Our driver's name was Misi! He went above and beyond what was expected of him.

The walk through the Centre was incredible. Seeing the different islands and cultures. We took a canoe ride after walking around for about 4 hours. It was a welcome relief getting of our feet.

Our tickets included the dinner buffet. There was so much food to choose from which made it difficult to try everything. It was good.

After dinner we watched the The Breath of Life which was incredibly good. The performance was amazing. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2024/01/08
Activity Date:	2024/01/06

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

Fun filled day was more than we expected

Reviewed by: TurtleCouple

The Cultural Center Island tour was full of amazing and helpful hosts and entertainers. I have never felt more welcome by so many people. To temper a few expectations some of the activities we expected to be interactive were instead demos by professionals only but we still had a blast doing the many activities that do allow participation and those alone filled a very full day of exploring the islands.

The Buffet was delicious had more foods than we could fit and incredibly welcoming atmosphere.

The HA Breath of life show was an amazing experience and some of the best fire spinning and hula and so much more you will get to see in Hawaii

Be warned: the gap of time between the closing of the cultural center and the opening for the final show is quite long (they do warn you about his on the bus and offer an early exit at 6pm if you decide before 4pm that you wont have the energy) but with that said it was well worth it and we were glad we stayed for the full show.

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

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

It was a great experience for the family

Reviewed by: Mike C

It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2024/01/04
Activity Date:	2024/01/02

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

5 Stars!

Reviewed by: Kara

How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/12/30
Activity Date:	2023/10/19

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

Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/12/30
Activity Date:	2023/10/17

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

Journée avec guide francophone

Reviewed by: Marie

Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/12/16
Activity Date:	2023/11/24

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

Learned about 1,000 percent more about the islands than we had known!

Reviewed by: Simon Way

Every single presentation was excellent! Kap on the Samoan stage was fabulous, entertaining and funny! Great artwork too. Enjoyed the Fiji one also, especially noting that the missionaries led them to Christ and then their idols were torn down! Learned about ancestral New Zealand which I didn’t know the name of, bur I do now! While we did not really have a guide as expected, there were always people to show us the next move when we appeared lost! The luau was good, our first ever. And enjoyed hearing the music of Wahine Elua - very good!
The theater production after the Luau was impressive too! Super talent on display, especially the spectacular fire dancer and her team! WOW!

Samoan presentation by Kap - fabulous and funny!
Amazing Luau

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/11/27
Activity Date:	2023/11/20

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Steven

The service was great. The hosts were so friendly. The drinks were delicious. The scenery was beautiful. I definitely recommend this event.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/11/16
Activity Date:	2023/11/14

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

Food is soooo goooood!!!

Reviewed by: Kimo

The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/11/14
Activity Date:	2023/11/11

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

Great experience to discover new cultures

Reviewed by: Julien

Very well organized experience, we felt very welcome as well.
It was quite interesting to discover new cultures.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/31
Activity Date:	2023/10/06

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Belle

The HA breath of life show was a hit!! we really enjoyed culture center a lot. On the way, the scenery is great also.

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Packages:	Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/10/09
Activity Date:	2023/10/07

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

Great Hawaii experience

Reviewed by: Chinmay

Overall great experience of hawaiian culture.
All 6 villages, all helpful staff and then great food in the end. And ending it with cultural show snd fire show

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/08
Activity Date:	2023/09/15

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

Liked it!

Reviewed by: Blaine

Not too big so you can easily experience all the different Island Cultures and activities in 5 or 6 hrs. The Gateway Buffet has a lot of variety and has quality food, including desserts. The Ha; Breath of Life performance is outstanding.
Really enjoyed our visit

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/10/04
Activity Date:	2023/10/02

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

Awesome Event

Reviewed by: Kara

The full day was filled with so much history, we felt lucky we chose this event on our vacation!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/10/01
Activity Date:	2023/09/08

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

Cultural Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun day and a good wrap with the show and delicious dinner!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/09/18
Activity Date:	2023/08/01

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

Amazing Event

Reviewed by: Kara

Really great evening and full day as well. full of island culture!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/08/14
Activity Date:	2023/07/10

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

The pcc is a wonderful place to visit.

Reviewed by: Beth Chugg

I had a great experience there. The people are awesome and talented and kind.
I had alot of fun and I'm so glad I was able to have that experience. I would recommend it to my family and friends.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/08/05
Activity Date:	2023/07/15

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

great services

Reviewed by: Thang Nguyen

Easy booking and easy check in. Recommand to book early guys, do not wait to purchase at the gate, will regret.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/07/29
Activity Date:	2023/07/04

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Dr Carfagno

Great place for kidss
Very interactive
Had a special feel to it.
Enjoyed the knowledge I got from each pavilion

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/07/29
Activity Date:	2023/07/04

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

Informative and fun times

Reviewed by: NMP

It was the first time taking my family to PCC and they enjoyed learning about the different islands and cultures. It was a fun and filled with hands on activities for any one of any age to participate in. The buffet had a lot of food to offer and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We were initially seated in the back but we had two members in our family with mobility issues and they promptly reseated us closer to the food. The show Ha was great. I have never seen a woman Samoan fire dancer and she was phenomenal.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/07/04
Activity Date:	2023/06/26

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

Amazing Day!

Reviewed by: Kara

All the tours were awesome but the Ha Breath of Life was a great way to end the day!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/07/01
Activity Date:	2023/06/02

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

Wonderful experience overall

Reviewed by: Laurie

The villages were quite a treat! Quite personal, few crowds, and thoroughly educational & entertaining!
The buffet dinner had many choices, but we were not too happy with the quality of the main dishes; beef was of low quality, somewhat tough, & often cold by the time it got to our table; chicken was again of poor quality & soaked in unusual sauces; fish likewise. Would prefer less choices & better quality! Service was good.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/06/25
Activity Date:	2023/05/30

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

Full Day of Fun

Reviewed by: Grace

This tour was truly a full day adventure! I am so happy I visited the PCC and took the time to learn more about Hawaiian culture. The family and I loved the Luau!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/06/20
Activity Date:	2023/06/20

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

In Awe

Reviewed by: Grecia Garcia

If I get the opportunity to come back 2,3,4 times, I’d do it. Enjoyed my time here!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/23
Activity Date:	2023/05/22

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

I Love PCC

Reviewed by: Michael C.

I lived in Hawaii, and have been to PCC several times. I love it every time I go. Whenever I have a newcomer to Hawaii, I take them there or recommend it to them and I recommend it to you all. Also, I advise getting the Luau and show package for the whole experience.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/05/20
Activity Date:	2023/05/02

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

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Kusha

This was my 2nd time visiting PCC, 16 years ago was my 1st visit. Nice to see Chief Kap is still there and still has many talents. A lot has changed, the Breath Of Life show was spectacular. The fire dance was amazing. The students that work there, every single one I came across were so pleasant and helpful. Everyone had a big smile and go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. If you haven’t been to any luaus in Oahu, I’d suggest PCC. Hands down the best one on the island. Mahalo!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/05/14
Activity Date:	2023/05/13

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

Wonderful Insight Polynesian People

Reviewed by: Tricia M Oxford UK

Was so impressed with the overall layout of the PCC. Upon arrival there are restrooms, water refill stations. Shops selling lots of good value and different styles of gifts. We started with a ride on the canoe through the villages , the guide was knowledge and told us about the fifferent countries also very interactive with the younger children. We visited as many villages as possible , experienced aspects of their culture through dance, craft or food. It is clear to see the young peoples love of their countries and culture. The buffet was way beyond my expectations, proper dining experience, we were able to taste all foods and it was self service, chicken,beef pork,fish, rice,noodles,salads and so many desserts the list goes on. Very disappointed to see people wasting so much food, piling plates with too much food, especially when the culture of the Polynesian people is to value food and not waste food. We were thanked for supporting the PCC, the monies raised support the students to study and return to their countries to improve the lives of others. Would highly recommend great day out

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/05/14
Activity Date:	2023/05/09

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

Family-friendly!

Reviewed by: MarNi06

We did the Admission only package, which is great for families with young kids. It rained the entire day but it was still fun and we enjoyed the experience. We were able to follow our own schedule and still head over the see the different villages even if we were not on the presentation schedule. The boat ride was a highlight for my kids and the giudes were very safety-oriented and made sure everyone was engaged in the narration.
The canoe ride ended on the other side of the park, with walkable access to the villages of Fiji, French Polynesia (Tahiti), and Hawaii. We were able to play some of the games and even check out some of the historical village buildings.
Don't forget to check out their very own large sailing canoe that was built by the staff and students who work at the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU in La'ie. Ask about its story - it's truly remarkable.
The visit to PCC was very much worth doing during our trip. I highly recommend Polynesian Cultural Center!

Polynesian Cultural Center Welcome
Rain or shine- don't forget the umbrella!
The canoe ride at Polynesian Cultural Center
Recycling coconuts!
The End of the Canoe Ride.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/04/30

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My final visit to the PCC

Incredible adventure!

Polynesian Centre

Fun filled day was more than we expected

It was a great experience for the family

5 Stars!

Fun!

Journée avec guide francophone

Learned about 1,000 percent more about the islands than we had known!

Great experience!

Food is soooo goooood!!!

Great experience to discover new cultures

Awesome

Great Hawaii experience

Liked it!

Awesome Event

Cultural Experience!

Amazing Event

The pcc is a wonderful place to visit.

great services

Polynesian Cultural Center

Informative and fun times

Amazing Day!

Wonderful experience overall

Full Day of Fun

In Awe

I Love PCC

Amazing!!

Wonderful Insight Polynesian People

Family-friendly!

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