All Reviews for Honolulu Nightlife & Things to Do

We booked the Friday night Waikiki fireworks sail. It was fantastic. Our crew were friendly, helpful, and made it an enjoyable experience. My family had a wonderful time.

The food and live performance were absolutely amazing and created a great atmosphere! The buffet style and the variety of dishes (including desserts) made it a perfect choice to go there hungry. Additionally, there was a wide selection of alcohol and drinks! It was fun to have live music close to our seats and to interact with the staff.

We were able to enjoy the band performance up close, which was very exciting. The dance and songs, including those by Michael Jackson, really got everyone pumped up. I'm glad we could spend our last night in Hawaii having such a great time.

料理もライブもとにかく最高でとても盛り上がりました！バイキング形式なのと結構たくさん料理があるので(デザートも)おなかをすかせて行って大正解でした。また、アルコールやドリンクメニューも豊富でした！席の近くで生演奏をしてくれたり、スタッフさんが話しかけてくれたり、で楽しかったです。
バンド演奏も近くで聴くことができてとても盛り上がりました。
マイケルジャクソンなど、ダンスも歌もとっても盛り上がりました。
ハワイ最後の夜だったので楽しく過ごすことができてよかったです。

Sunset catarmaran sail was a blast! An ocean dance party pre-wedding night 5 July!

Walk onboard barefoot from the beach at Duke's through the gentle waves so put your fancy footwear in your bag or store your flipflops on board with all the others.

This was great value for money with the choice of two free-flowing cocktails throughout the trip.

Crew (skipper and ship's mate) are highly-skilled and friendly.

Perfect view of the Friday night fireworks, dont miss it!

This is my second time participating.
I can't speak English, but it's fun!
My 80-year-old mother joined me, and the staff and others around us supported us when getting on the catamaran.
We boarded while avoiding the waves from the sandy beach, but we still ended up getting wet up to our stomachs. Even in mid-July, the night breeze was cooler than I expected, so the beach towel I borrowed from the hotel came in handy as a blanket.
The fireworks were very beautiful, but the view of the hotel cluster at night from the boat was also lovely.
What stayed in my heart was unexpectedly how beautiful the stars floating in the night sky were.

二回目の参加です。
英語は出来ないけど、楽しい！
８０歳の母も一緒でしたが、カタマランに乗り込む際、スタッフ他周りの方もサポートしてくれました。
砂浜から波を避けながら乗りこみますが、やっぱりお腹の辺りまで濡れてしまいました。７月中旬でも夜風は思った以上に涼しかったので、ホテルで借りておいたビーチタオルがブランケット代わりにもなり役に立ちました。
花火もとっても綺麗ですが、船上から眺める夜のホテル群もとても素敵です。
そして、夜空に浮かぶ星々が思いがけず美しかったのが、心に残りました。

A great late afternoon experience. Hats-off to the crew for their organisation, quality of experience and setup on the cat. The kids were entertained on the foredeck (pitching seas seemed to be their gig) with the fore cargo nets, the music was great (well, our era anyway). The drinks were appropriate for the event...champers, beer and "boat mix". All were totally acceptable.
We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset "open bar" cruise and would definitely do it again.

Captain Ian and all the staff were very kind. The captain's special high cocktail was really delicious! It was an amazing experience to enjoy the drinks while watching the sunset!

船長のIanさんとスタッフの皆さん全員親切でした。
それに船長特製のハイタイカクテルほんとに美味しかったです！
お酒楽しみながら夕日も見れて最高に感動しました！

From the moment I entered, the staff kept calling us "Ohana" (which means family in Hawaiian), and they welcomed us as if we were their real family, even giving us flower leis.

The buffet had a wide variety of options, and both the food and drinks were delicious.

I experienced the main show in the grand theater, and even though I'm not very familiar with the history and music of America and Hawaii, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning performance.

The venue's location is also very convenient, right in the heart of Waikiki. If you visit Hawaii, definitely participate and see the emotional impact for yourself ❤️

入場してからスタッフの皆さんが「オハナ」(ハワイ語の家族という意味)とずっと呼んでくれてて、本当の家族をもてなすような感じで歓迎してくれて、お花ののレイもつけてくれました。

ビュッフェの種類も豊富で、食事と飲み物どれも美味しかったです。

本番のショーを大劇場で体験し、
アメリカとハワイの歴史と音楽には詳しくない私でも、圧巻のパフォーマンスをすごく楽しめました。

会場の立ち位置もワイキキの中心部なので、すごく便利でした。
ハワイに訪れた際ぜひ参加してみて、自分の目でその感動さを確かめてみてください❤️

The Royal Hawaiian Center is on the 4th floor, so the access was excellent and very helpful.

The buffet offerings are the same for both VIP and original options, with not too many varieties, and the taste is just pleasantly good.

The show was very enjoyable, especially since I had a great seat in the center, three rows from the front! They entertained us with a variety of genres, from traditional Hawaiian hula and fire dancing to Michael Jackson. My parents, who are in their 60s, particularly loved it!

I rated the food a 3 and the show a 4.5, giving an overall rating of 4.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I think I will opt for a plan that includes just the show.

I think having a night like this would be fun at least once! The staff was kind, and their desire to entertain us really came through. I can recommend it!

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階なので、
アクセス抜群で助かりました。

ビュッフェの内容は、VIPとオリジナルで変わりません、種類はそこまで多くなく、お味は普通に美味しいなという感じです。

ショーは前から3列目のセンターという、とてもいい席だったということもあり、非常に楽しめました！
フラやファイヤーダンスといったザ・ハワイから、マイケルジャクソンまで、色々なジャンルで楽しませてくれます。
特に60代の両親は大盛り上がりでした！

食事3.ショー4.5で、トータル4の評価にしました。

次ハワイに行ったら、ショーだけのプランで行くと思います。

1日くらいはこういう夜があったら、楽しいかなと！スタッフさんも優しいし、楽しませようという気持ちが伝わりました。おすすめできます！

I grew up on Oahu and the staff brings true Aloha to this cruise. We came for a visit and celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday on board with local family and they were also impressed. 10/10 recommend!

The all-you-can-drink option was really great! I think it would be even more fun if you understood English, as it would help you connect with the people around you and the crew!

Since it's an all-you-can-drink deal, it's easy to drink too much, so that's something to be careful about! Snacks are also provided!

飲み放題でとても良かったです！　英語が分かった方がや周りの人や船員さんと打ち解けられてさらに楽しいかと思います！

ついつい飲み放題なので飲み過ぎますがそこは注意です！お菓子も配られます！

The brother Iz tribute brought tears to our eyes, fabulous night!

Staying at Hilton and having the luau on property made it easy with kiddos!

There is a venue on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, and I was able to find it without any trouble. As soon as I arrived and completed the check-in, I was able to participate in the lei ceremony right away. Since my spouse and I wore aloha shirts, we were able to take beautiful commemorative photos with the lei draped around our necks, which was great.

Because we had reserved VIP seats, we were also guided to the buffet with priority. The freshly made roast beef and whole roasted pig were juicy, tender, and very delicious! We also received two complimentary drinks, so we had more than enough to enjoy without needing to order additional ones.

After the meal, we moved to the theater room, which was about a 3-minute walk away, to watch the Hawaiian show. The authentic hula dance was breathtaking. Additionally, we were able to see sharp dance moves and a tribute to Michael Jackson up close, making it a very meaningful time.

Being able to enjoy both the meal and such a show, I think it was overall a highly cost-effective entertainment experience. I recommend participating at least once if you come to Hawaii!
*I participated using a limited-time monitor offer for a second person free.

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの4階に会場があり、迷わず行くことが出来ました。
到着して早々、受付を済ませるとそのままレイセレモニーをしてもらいました。
夫婦でアロハシャツを着用して行ったので、レイを首から下げて素敵な記念写真も撮ることが出来て良かったです。
VIP席で予約をしていたため、ビュッフェも優先的に案内してもらうことが出来ました。
出来立てのローストビーフや豚の丸焼きはジューシーで柔らかく、とても美味しかったです！
ドリンクも2杯まで付いてくるので、追加で注文しなくても十分楽しめました。
食後は徒歩3分ほどのシアタールームに移動して、ハワイアンショーを拝見しました。
本場のフラダンスは圧巻でした。
また、キレキレのダンスやマイケルジャクソンのオマージュも間近で見られて、とても有意義な時間でした。
食事とこれだけのショーを楽しむことが出来て、総じてとてもコストパフォーマンスが高いエンターテイメントだと思います。
ハワイに来たら一度は参加をお勧めします！
※【2人目無料】人数限定モニターを利用して参加しました。

If you want a fun trip out into the water this is the place to book very reasonable for what you get the fireworks was not that long of a show but it was still very nice with music and a finale the crew was also so nice and fun they made the experience great I really recommend if your considering!

This was a great sunset boat ride for our family of five. The staff was freindly and helpful. They made sure everyone was taken care of. Beautiful views of the sunset!

First, we started with a welcome drink. We toasted with a drink full of Hawaiian flavor, and since it was the first night of our trip, I was really excited. After that, we enjoyed a buffet meal. There were many Hawaiian dishes, and each one was delicious, which made me very satisfied. In particular, the whole roasted pig was impressive and tasty. During the meal, hula dancers performed in the middle of the tables, adding to the atmosphere. There was even a mini hula lesson. If you wanted to eat, it was perfectly fine to do so. Afterward, we had a dessert buffet and moved to the show venue. The show lasted over an hour, and I was very satisfied. At the end, we could take photos with the performers. Overall, it was a highly satisfying dinner show.

As a piece of advice for those experiencing this, you receive two drink tickets (separate from the complimentary welcome drink), which can be used at either the dining venue or the show venue. When we tried to order, we were told that the ordering time at the dining venue had passed, so we had to use them at the show venue. The dining venue has a wider drink menu and serves drinks in proper glasses, which enhances the experience. At the show venue, you can drink while watching the show, but the drinks come in takeout containers and the menu is limited. Please be aware that the drink order cutoff time at the dining venue is quite early.

まず初めにウェルカムドリンクからはじまりました。ハワイ感たっぷりのドリンクで乾杯し、旅の初日の夜だったのでとてもワクワクしました。その後、ブッフェで料理をいただきました。ハワイの料理もたくさんあり、どれも一つ一つおいしくてとても満足でした。特に、豚の丸焼きはインパクトもすごく、おいしかったです。料理の中盤からフラダンスの人たちがテーブルの真ん中でダンスしてくださったりして盛り上げてくれました。フラダンスのミニレッスンがあったりもします。食事したい方は食事してても大丈夫でした。その後デザートブッフェをいただき、ショーの会場に移動。ショーはたっぷり1時間以上みれてとても満足でした。最後に出演者の方と写真も撮れます。全体的にとても満足度の高いディナーショーです。体験される方にアドバイスがあるとすると、ドリンクチケットが2枚（無料の乾杯ドリンクとは別）にいただけるのですが、食事の会場とショーの会場どちらでも利用できます。私たちはオーダーしようとした時には食事会場のオーダー時間が過ぎていたため、ショーの会場で使用してくださいと言われました。食事会場の方がドリンクメニューが多いのときちんとしたグラスにいれてくれるので気分が上がると思います。ショーの会場ではショーを観ながら飲めるのですがテイクアウトの入れ物になるのとメニューが少ないです。食事会場のドリンクのオーダーストップは結構早めなのでそこだけ気をつけてください。

After the end of COVID, it's been a while since I've been to Hawaii! This was my first time enjoying live music while having a meal, and I was very satisfied with the Hawaiian music that resonated in my heart, the people who jumped in to dance hula, and the delicious food. I plan to sign up again next time.

コロナあけ久しぶりのハワイ！食事をしながらのライブ鑑賞は初めてて、心に馴染むハワイアンミュージック、飛び入りでフラを踊る人達と美味しい食事でとても満足しました。また次回申し込む予定です

Good: the performers and MC where good. Bad: Food and Drink where minimum. Selection was limited. All seemed a little cheap. No quality drink choices. Best tequila was Cuervo Gold, really! What decade are we in. Ugly: the setting terrible. On a roof at the conference center. No ambiance. A conference room on the roof. Hilton could and should do better. I will not recommend. I picked this Luau mostly because of proximity to our hotel. That was a mistake. It was the worst experience of our week stay in Oahu.

We had the best time with this crew! My husband and I have done several sunset cruises in Hawaii and this one was by far at the top of the list! The crew was very fun, attentive, knowledgeable and kept the drinks flowing! What a great way to start or end your vacation!

And, we saw a full rainbow!!!

I didn't receive the VIP treatment I was expecting, but I appreciated how kindly everyone was treated, regardless of their category.

The show featuring impersonators of Elvis and Michael was, of course, impressive, but the local female singers also showcased remarkable vocal talent, making it a worthwhile experience. Among them, the final act with the fire knife was thrilling; I was worried they might get burned, but it was executed perfectly—truly impressive! Good job!!

The show's progression followed the calendar year, and the deep admiration for 'Iz' from Hawaii, who appeared on the screen at the end, made the entire performance even more moving.

期待していたほどのVIP待遇は受けませんでしたが、どのカテゴリーの人に対しても親切に対応されていたのは好感がもたれました。

プレスリーやマイケルのそっくりさんによるショーは、言わずもがなですが、地元の女性歌手の歌唱力も目を見張るものがあり、見応え十分でした。
中でも、最終演目のファイヤーナイフは、迫力満点で、やけどしてしまわないかとヒヤヒヤしましたが、完璧にこなされ、まさにあっぱれ！Good job‼︎

ショーの展開が暦年を追った演出になっており、最後にスクリーンに登場したハワイ出身の『イズ/IZ』に対する深い敬愛がひしひしと感じられ、ショー全体がより感動的なものに仕上がっていました。

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to see traditional Hawaiian hula dancing and fire dancing. Before the show, there was a buffet-style dinner, but with the staff's signal, everyone rushed to get their food, creating a huge line. As a result, there wasn't much time, and it felt like we just made one round through the buffet. The roast beef was delicious.

The show started with hula dancing, followed by a medley of impersonators of Elvis and Michael Jackson, fire dancing, and songs from local singers, which was quite enjoyable. After the show, I was able to take pictures with the performers, which made for a nice memory.

Overall, I felt that just the show would have been enough.

今回ハワイの伝統フラダンスやファイヤーダンスが見たかったのでこのツアーを申し込みました。ショーの前にビュッフェスタイルの夕食がありましたが、スタッフの合図とともに皆一斉に料理を取りにいくため、すごい行列となり時間も無くなりビュッフェといっても一通り１周して終わりといった感じでした。料理内容はローストビーフが美味しかったです。
ショーはフラダンスから始まり、プレスリーとマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさんのメドレーとファイヤーダンスや地元の歌手？の歌などでまずまず楽しめました。終了後出演者と写真を撮っていただよい記念になりました。
総合的な感想は、ショーだけでよかったと思いました。

We had a great time on the fireworks cruise. The crew was fun and energetic and made everyone laugh. The drinks were nice and strong and service was fast. Some folks seemed like they pre partied all day and got a little raunchy. Families with young kids should keep this in mind (this is also warned on their website). The view was great and the music was fun.
A nice way to end the day!

A relaxed atmosphere where you can feel at ease. However, the performance took a while to start, so I would have liked them to provide a start time! The food was decent! The performance was good, but the children in the pool were a bit distracting (laughs).

気軽な雰囲気でリラックス。ただ演奏か中々始まらないので開始時間を提示して欲しい！食事はまあまあのレベル！演奏は良いがプールの子どもは気になった(笑)

First, we enjoyed a buffet together, and then we moved on to watch the Rock-a-Flash show! When Michael Jackson's song played, I got really excited (laughs).

最初にみなさんでビュッフェをいただいてから、移動してロック・ア・フラショーを鑑賞しました！マイケルジャクソンの歌がかかったときは、テンション上がりました（笑）

The Royal Hawaiian Center is quite spacious, so I struggled to reach the fourth floor, but I managed to arrive a bit early. Since I had made a reservation in advance, I showed my passport at the counter for identification and completed the check-in. Communication in Japanese wasn't very smooth, but I was somehow guided to my seat at the buffet-style dining area. I received a welcome drink and was greeted with Hawaiian dance, allowing me to feel the atmosphere of Hawaii.

As it was buffet-style, participants were called in turn to serve food onto their plates and then return to their seats to eat. Being a buffet, I could choose as much of my favorite dishes as I wanted. The roast beef was cut by the chef from a large chunk of meat. All the dishes were delicious, but the pineapple served at the table was the best. To enjoy the tropical vibe, I ordered a Chi Chi drink. The dining time was set longer, allowing me to finish my meal comfortably.

When it was time for the show, the staff guided us to our seats, and the show began. The stage was spacious, and the lighting was professional. The venue was lively with performances by impersonators of Elvis and Michael, hula dancing by dancers, and ethnic performances involving fire. Elvis even came down to the audience during the show and shook hands with us, which made me laugh because he looked so much like the real Elvis. He brought laughter to the audience with his talk at various points. Although I didn't understand much English, the enjoyable time flew by, and it was a very satisfying show. This is not just a hula dance show; it incorporates advanced Hawaiian elements into the entertainment, so those participating should keep that in mind.

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターは広い為、4階にたどり着くのに苦労したが、何とか時間前に到着。事前予約していたので、カウンターで本人確認の為パスポートを見せて受付完了。日本語でのコミュニケーションは、あまり上手に伝わらなかったが、何とかバイキング形式の席に案内され着席。ウェルカムドリンクをもらう。ハワイアンダンスの歓迎を受け、ハワイの雰囲気を感じることができた。バイキング形式の為、参加者は順番に呼ばれて料理を皿に盛り、席に戻って食事。バイキングなので好きな料理を好きなだけチョイス。ローストビーフは大きな肉の塊からシェフが切ってくれた。どの料理も美味しかったが、テーブルに出されていたパイナップルが一番だった。南国気分を味わう為ドリンクはチチを注文。食事の時間は長めに設定されていて、余裕をもって完食。ショーの時間になると係の人が席に案内してくれてショーがスタート。ステージも広く照明も本格的。エルビス.マイケルらのそっくりさんによる歌、ダンサーによるフラダンス、火を使った民族的な出し物などで会場は大いに盛り上がった。エルビスはショーの途中、観客席まで降りて来て握手までしてくれた。よく似ているので、笑ってしまった。所々トークで会場に笑いをもたらしていた。（自分はあまり英語の理解ができなかったが）楽しいひと時はあっという間だったが、大満足のショーだった。フラダンス主体のショーではなく、先進的なハワイ要素を取り込んだエンターテイメントなので参加される方はお間違えなく。

I participated in the fireworks viewing on Friday. Since it was said that we would get wet while boarding the boat, I went in shorts and sandals. I had seen fireworks before on the Star of Honolulu, but there was nothing obstructing the view this time, and since it was a catamaran yacht, we got close to the fireworks, making it much more impressive. Everyone was drinking Mai Tais, but I requested champagne or sparkling wine. They served us baby-sized bottles, one each. I drank quite a bit and honestly don't remember how I got back to the hotel—definitely a reminder to be careful not to drink too much!

金曜日の花火鑑賞に参加しましたボートに乗る際濡れるとなっていたので半ズボンとサンダルで行きました花火は以前スターオブホノルルでも見たことがあったのですが遮るものがないのとカタマランヨットなので近くまで行ったのでこちらの方が迫力があります　皆マイタイを飲んでいましたがシャンパン？スパークリングワインを所望しました　ベビーサイズのボトルを1本づつ開けて出してくれていました　結構飲んでどうやってホテルに帰ったのかわからない位でした→飲み過ぎ注意ですね

When I went to the reception booth and showed my voucher, they said something like, "Please sign the agreement," and my husband and I each signed. We were told, "Be at that peach over there by 7:15," so we waited on the beach, and soon a boat approached from the sea.

We boarded the same boat that had been used for the previous sunset cruise. After the previous passengers disembarked and the cleaning and preparations were done, we were instructed to take off our shoes and roll our pants up to our knees as we got on board. The staff directed us to our seats, and we stored our shoes and bags in the space behind the chairs. After the staff introduced themselves and shared some safety points about the cruise, we set sail.

I was nervous about how to order drinks, but then they called out, "Who wants a Mai Tai? Raise your hand!" Almost everyone raised their hands. Plastic cups filled with ice and Mai Tais were distributed one after another, and cheers of "Kanpai!" echoed around. After that, we went to the counter to order our favorite drinks.

We moved around to take photos and exchanged shots with different groups. At exactly 8:00, fireworks went off, and there was a loud cheer. The weather was nice, the waves were calm, and the starry sky was beautiful. Along the way, the staff handed out snacks like Doritos.

Both the reception and the boat staff spoke only English, and they spoke quickly. Most of the passengers were foreigners, with probably just one other Japanese group besides us. I was nervous about how it would go, but everyone was a bit tipsy, laughing heartily, and we had a great time.

Even with my limited English, I was able to enjoy myself!

受付ブースに行ってバウチャーを見せると『同意書にサインしてねー』的なことを言われ、夫と各々サイン
『7時15分にあっちのピーチにいてねー』と言われ、浜辺でボーっと待っていたら沖から船が近づいてきた
前の時間のサンセットクルーズに使用したのと同じ船に乗るのね

前の乗客が降りて、清掃&準備が整うと、靴を脱いで乗るように言われ、ズボンを膝上まで捲り上げていざ乗船
スタッフが座る位置を指示してくれる
靴や荷物を椅子の背もたれにあるスペースに収納
スタッフの自己紹介とクルーズの注意点と思われる事を聞いて、いざ出航

どうやってドリンクの注文するのかとドキドキしてたら『マイタイ飲みたい人手を挙げてー』
ほぼ全員挙手
氷とマイタイが入ったプラカップが次々と配られて、あちこちでカンパーイの声
その後はカウンターのスタッフに好きな飲み物を注文しに行く

写真を撮ったり、違うグループ同士で撮り合いっこしたりで、好きな場所に移動
8時丁度に花火が上がって大歓声
お天気も良く波も穏やかで星空もキレイ
途中でスタッフがスナック菓子（ドリトス等）を配ってくれる

受付も船のスタッフも英語オンリー、しかも早口、乗客もほぼ外国人
日本人は私達以外に多分もう一組
どうなる事かとドキドキしたけれど、皆んなほろ酔いでゲラゲラ笑って楽しい時間を過ごせました

出川イングリッシュでも充分楽しめました

The hour went so quickly!
The boat was easy to find, right out the front of Duke's.
The boarding into the boat was relatively easy, there's stairs that come down from the centre of the boat that you climb up. We did get wet leaving the boat but that was okay!

We cruised around to where the fireworks happen and had a great view.
The time went so quickly!

We are here celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and were looking forward to the sunset sail. It was absolutely amazing! The drinks were great and it was very relaxing. The staff were very attentive and polite. If we ever come back to Waikiki, we will definitely do this sunset cruise again and tell anyone we know that will be visiting here to hit up Moana Sunset Cruise.

This was my first luau. Although not a traditional luau that one would see on a beach, this one was fantastic. The food was delicious with plenty to choose from, the staff was courteous and helpful, and the show incorporated traditional song and dance along with "Elvis" and "Michael Jackson"...all were so very talented! The seating in the theatre was comfortable, and the location was easy to get to. I highly recommend!