All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I had always booked dinner cruises, but I felt disappointed that the cruising would end without seeing the ocean views. That's when I found the sunset sailing. It was our honeymoon, and since it was my husband's first time in Hawaii, I decided to go for it and make a reservation. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so I was glad I took a walk beforehand to scout it out. You can access it by going through the path between the Sheraton Hotel and Halekulani. Other than us, there were only two other Japanese participants, and the rest were foreigners ( *´꒳`* ). I generally like to visit places with fewer Japanese people when I travel abroad, so I had no hesitation in joining. It's great that Mai Tais are all-you-can-drink! There is a restroom, but I heard it's small, so I didn't drink too much and enjoyed the sunset and the views from the boat while sipping on soft drinks. There is some rocking. When the waves are high, it can be hard to stand. The foreigners were moving around while standing, but since Japanese people tend to be smaller, it's better to stay seated. At sunset, we were in the best position on the water, unfurling the blue sail and turning off the engine to sail only with the wind. The sunset spread out before us, and we had Diamond Head all to ourselves ♡ It was a wonderful tour, and I will participate again!

いつもディナークルーズを予約していたのですが、海の風景を見ずにクルージングが終わってしまうことに残念さを感じていました。そんな時にサンセットセーリングを見つけました。新婚旅行、旦那さんは初めてのハワイだし思い切って予約してみました。集合場所が分かりにくい所にあり事前に散歩がてら探しておいてよかったと思いました。シェラトンホテルとハレクラニの間の小道を入ると行けました。それ以外は日本人の参加者は私達を含め2組で他は外人です( *´꒳`* )元々海外に来たら日本人の少ない場所に行くのが好きなので抵抗もなく参加できました。マイタイが飲み放題なのも嬉しいですね！トイレもありますが、狭いと聞いたのでガブ飲みせず、ソフトドリンクも飲みながらサンセットと船の上からの景色を楽しみました。揺れはあります。波が高い時は立ってられないくらい揺れます。外人は立ってわちゃわちゃ動いてましたが、日本人は小柄なので座ってた方がいいですよ。サンセットの時刻には海のベストポジションでブルーの帆をひらいてエンジンを止めて帆だけで進むんです。目の前に広がるサンセット、ダイヤモンドヘッドを独り占め♡素敵なツアーでした。また参加します！

This April marks my second repeat visit this year. While a pricey dinner cruise is nice, for me, the open-air catamaran cruise swaying with the Hawaiian waves is the best. Unfortunately, there were many clouds, so the sunset wasn't beautiful, but that's part of the charm of travel. I definitely want to repeat this again next time. As I mentioned last time, there are proper restrooms, so you can rest assured...

今年４月に引き続き、今年２回目のリピートです。
高額なお金を払うディナークルーズも良いですが、私には、オープンエアで、ハワイの波に揺られるカタマランクルーズは最高です。
残念ながら、雲が多くてサンセットは綺麗に見れませんでしたが、それも旅の醍醐味。
次回も、またリピートしたいと思います。
前回も紹介しましたが、トイレはちゃんとありますので、ご安心を・・・・

Missed the boat by 5 minutes. Couldn't find exact location. Tried to move the tour to another night but no response or effort. Didn't get refunded and over all lost $200. We are tourists and made an honest mistake on our end. Wishes there was an effort on there end.

We had an awesome time and we'll be back next year.

I participated with a friend. It was a pleasant cruise that really made me feel like I was in Hawaii. There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, but they would greet us using the Japanese words they knew. The music, the refreshing evening sea breeze, and the sunset created a luxurious experience.

友人と2人で参加しました。ハワイに来たなぁって感じがする気持ちいいクルーズでした。日本語が話せるスタッフはいませんが、知ってる日本語の単語で声をかけてくれたりします。音楽と夕方の気持ちよい海風とサンセットは贅沢な時間でした。

Overall it was a fun activity. Clean boat, good drinks, friendly staff, etc. However it was a bit presumptuous on their part to require your picture be taken for an upsell opportunity before you could board the boat. They had all the guests lined up for pictures like grade school photo day. Cheesy! Then of course after the cruise came the sales pitch the second you stepped back on shore. I was literally chased down the beach....LOL. Well it is the 21st century now, so many of us just used our smart phones instead at no additional cost. Other than this odd irritation I had an enjoyable cruise. Thank you.

The Rock-a-Hula Show was fun!! I thought it would just be an impersonation, but the quality was very high and I was satisfied. The food was described as delicious, so I had high expectations, but it felt like what you might find on a typical tour. It might be nice to have partitioned plates. The hula was just okay.

ロックアフラショーは、楽しかったです!!
ただのモノマネかと思っていましたが、とてもクオリティも高く満足でした。
ごはんは、美味しいと書いてあったので期待しすぎてしまいましたがツアーによくありそうな感じでした。仕切りのお皿があるといいかもしれないです。
フラは、普通かなー。

My husband had a great time during the Fireworks cruise. Even though it felt like a lot of people were on board, everyone had a great vantage point for the fireworks show. Afterwards, we enjoyed boating, the views, and unlimited maitais (as well as other alcoholic drinks). The crew was friendly and check in on us, check in/check out was easy, but I would recommend bringing a light sweater because it does get chilly at night!

This is my third time in Hawaii, and I attended the show on the last night. This was my first time seeing the show, and the impersonator of Celine Dion had a wonderful singing voice. In particular, the segment about Elvis reminded me of watching the live broadcast in Honolulu on TV when I was in middle school, and it was very moving. This show is not just an impersonator show; it can be enjoyed as an entertainment show, and I believe it is worth attending at least once.

ハワイは３回目ですが，最後の日の夜に参加しました。
このショーは初めてですが，
セリーヌ・ディオンのそっくりさんの歌声は大変よかったです。
特にエルビスについては，過去のホノルルでの生中継を中学生
の時にテレビで見た記憶が思い出され，大変感動しました。
今回のショーは，単なるそっくりさんのショーでは無く，エン
ターテイメントのショーとして楽しめるものであり，一度は参
加する価値はあると思います。

Should be adults only since it is open bar, but it is amazing. A must do activity.

I participated to see the fireworks. The last time I joined, it was a daytime cruise, but this time it was my first night cruise. The atmosphere was completely different, and I really enjoyed it. The fireworks viewed from the boat were amazing, and I also enjoyed a delicious Mai Tai! It seemed like we took a route that we didn't go on during the daytime cruise, going all the way to Ala Moana and the harbor side, which allowed us to see a wonderful atmosphere that we usually don't get to experience.

花火を見るために参加しました。
以前参加した時は、昼間のクルーズだったのですが、今回は初めての夜のクルーズ。全く雰囲気も違うし、楽しめました。
船から見る花火は最高で、マイタイも美味しく頂きました！昼間のクルーズでは行かないルートを通ったのか、アラモアナ、ハーバー側にまで行ってくれて、普段見れない雰囲気も見ることができてステキでした。

Fun way to spend a friday evening. Great sailing experience. Met some other friendly travellers. The drinks were certainly flowing! If I were to do it again I would have 2 shakers, instead of 3!!

The all-you-can-drink option is great, and the crew is friendly. The space is a bit cramped, but there is a restroom available. However, it can be slightly visible from outside, so it's better for women to take care of that before boarding.

飲み放題もついいてクルーも気さくで少し狭いですがトイレもついていていますが外から若干見えてしまいますので女性の方は乗る前に済ましておいた方が良いです

It was a great night out with my best friend. Phillipe and Dave were both great and the view was amazing.

The show was great!!! Michael Jackson..was on point... I would definitely recommend this show and watch it again.

The experience was fun, the catamaran is nice with plenty of seating & standing room. Some drinks at the bar, you just cruise out, watch the fireworks & cruise back. The kids had a great time but I think it's definitely better for adults without kids. Fireworks go for about 5 mins.

Got a second email to do a review !! Lmao had a great time would totally do it again

The cruise was very nice. On time arrival. Great seating. Amazing bartender!! captain dave was a fun!! Really enjoyed the take home cups!!

It was so beautiful when the fireworks started on the water.We had a great time on boat.

I had high expectations, so I was left with a somewhat disappointing impression. However, I recommend it for those who have seen regular Hawaiian shows several times and want to experience a slightly different atmosphere. Even from the second-floor seats, you could see everything up close with the naked eye!

あまりにも期待しすぎていたのでイマイチな印象でしたが、普通のハワイアンショーを何度か見ていてちょっと違った雰囲気を味わいたい方にはオススメです。２階席でも十分肉眼で見ることの出来る近さでした！

This time, Celine was there. It was so wonderful that I was moved to tears. Michael was smaller than the person who appeared last time. The quality is high, but unlike the impersonators in Japan, the scale is different. It was moving.

今回はセリーヌがいました。とてもすばらしくて感動して涙が出ました。マイケルは前回出ていた方より小柄になってました。クオリティーは高いですが。
日本のそっくりさんと違ってスケールが違います。感動です。

Very nice Luau. Very entertaining. They provided activities for children. The food was very good.

The view of Waikiki from the sea was great. The sunset was perfect. There were more foreigners than Japanese people, and everyone was really lively. On the boat, we all felt like friends together.

良かった海から見るワイキキ。夕陽もバッチリ。日本人より外国の方の方が多く、とってもノリが良かったです。船の上では一体感で皆お友達でした。

Among the many optional sunset tours, we chose this catamaran to fully enjoy the sunset. During our previous dinner cruise on a passenger ship, we couldn't fully enjoy the sunset due to the meal and show, so this time we decided on this without hesitation.
On the boat we boarded, there were mostly foreigners, with only two Japanese people. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, and while we mostly talked as a couple, a group of students engaged us in conversation, creating a very friendly atmosphere thanks to the effects of the drinks. We felt the sea breeze all over and thoroughly enjoyed the sunset.
I would love to take this tour again when I visit Oahu.

サンセットのオプショナルツアーは、たくさんある中、サンセットを満喫したいとこのカタマラン号を選びました。前回客船のディナークルーズでは、食事とショーでサンセットを満喫できなっかたので、今回は、迷わずこちらにしました。
私たちの乗った船は、外国人ばかりで、日本人は、二人だけ。お酒は飲み放題で、夫婦で話をするばかりでしたが、学生のグループが声をかけてくれたりとお酒の効果でとても和やかな雰囲気でした。海風を全身に感じ、サンセットもバッチリ満喫しました。
又、オアフに行ったら乗りたいと思います。

Unlike large ships, my daughter was thrilled by the occasional splashes of waves. There was a rainbow, and she was so captivated by the scenery that she even forgot to drink.

On the way to the meeting point, we walked along the coast from the Outrigger Reef area, but we got soaked along the way. I recommend wearing something that you don't mind getting wet when participating.

大きな船と違い、時々くる波しぶきに娘が大喜びしてました。虹がでていたり、周りの景色に夢中で飲むのも忘れてしまいました。
集合場所に行くまでに、アウトリガーリーフ方面から海沿いを歩いて行ったのですが、途中で早くもずぶ濡れになりました。参加するときは濡れてもいい格好がおすすめです。

Sailing with the wind after turning off the engine, and the beautiful sunset was magnificent. A cruise while drinking a chilled beer is the best.

エンジンを止めた後の風に乗ったセーリング、そして美しい夕焼けは見事なものでした。
冷えたビールを飲みながらのクルーズは最高です。

I participated at the recommendation of a friend who lived in Hawaii. From the moment we boarded, getting splashed by the waves was exciting. There was an all-you-can-drink Mai Tai, Chardonnay, and beer. A cheerful and handsome guy served drinks and kept the atmosphere lively. It felt like a party with people of various nationalities enjoying the catamaran together. The beautiful sunset and ocean really elevated the mood. I highly recommend this for couples, families, or friends visiting Waikiki.

ハワイに住んでいた友達に勧められて参加。乗船から波に濡れてそれがまたワクワク。マイタイ、シャルドネ、ビール飲み放題。陽気でイケメンのお兄さんが飲み物をサーブして盛り上げる。色んなナショナリティの人たちがカタマランに乗ってひとときのパーティーを楽しんでる感じ。美しい夕日と海が気分を最高に盛り上げてくれる。カップルはもちろん家族でも友達同士でもワイキキに行くなら是非おすすめです。

It took a little time before departure, but more importantly, once we boarded the boat, the staff made it fun and enjoyable. Inside the boat, we took off our shoes and went wherever we liked to enjoy the scenery and the breeze. Drinks and food were provided, and until the fireworks started, there was background music playing. The staff frequently checked on our drinks and brought them to us, and they also came around with desserts. The fireworks lasted about five minutes, but the view of the star-filled sky against the dark backdrop and the pleasant breeze were wonderful.

出発まで少し時間がかかりましたが、そんなことより
船に乗りスタッフさんが盛り上げてくれ楽しく過ごせましたよ
船内は、靴を脱ぎ入ると好きなとこに行って景色、風を楽しみました
ドリンクと食事が用意されていて花火が始まるまでBGM が流れスタッフさんが
よくドリンクを聞いて持ってきてくれたり 、デザートも持って回ってきてくれました
花火は5分ぐらいで終わりましたが、真っ暗な空から満点の星、風が良かったです

I went on the Friday Fireworks Sail in August 2016. I'd been on two sunset sails before and wanted to try something different. When we set off after sunset there was still enough light to see the coast clearly and everything looked a little magical in the twilight. As darkness fell the clouds were illuminated with a golden glow from the last rays of the Sun. The twinkling lights from Waikiki shone brightly as the cooling ocean breeze wafted gently across the boat. It was a serene experience. The climax of the trip is the fireworks display at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It only lasts a few minutes but you get a perfect view from the catamaran.

There are other sunset cruises, but I chose this simple tour focused on the sunset. The boarding was just a short distance from my hotel, the Sheraton, and about 35 people boarded. Before and after boarding, the cheerful staff provided explanations mixed with jokes, but I couldn't understand the content since I don't speak English, which was disappointing. I had heard that you need to bring your passport to be served alcohol, but even without it, there was an unlimited supply of Mai Tais. At first, I quietly sat in my seat, but as the boat moved along, the atmosphere became lively, and it felt like a very cheerful buffet party with everyone enjoying drinks. The sunset over the ocean was, of course, breathtaking, but unexpectedly, it started to rain lightly, and on the opposite side of the sunset, we were able to see a magnificent semicircular rainbow with multiple colors.

It was fun to feel the sense of unity as everyone on board was moved by the experience. The staff was incredibly cheerful, and I had a wonderful time. If I come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to join this cruise again.

サンセットクルーズは他にもありますが、サンセットに絞ってシンプルなこのツアーに参加しました。乗船は宿泊先のシェラトンからすぐで、３５人ほど乗り込みました。乗船前、乗船後に明るいスタッフがジョークをまじえた説明をしてくれましたが、英語がわかりませんので、内容がわからなかったのが残念。パスポートを持ってこないと、お酒は出せないようなことを聞いていたのですが、所持してなくてもマイタイ飲み放題でした。はじめはおとなしく席に座っていたのですが、船が進むにつれ、船上は盛り上がり、お酒も入ってとてもにぎやかな立食パーティのようでした。海の上からのサンセットはもちろん感動的ですばらしかったのですが、今回急に雨がぱらついて、夕日と反対がわに見事な半円の七色の虹を見ることができました。
船上でも、皆が感動しているのが一体感があって楽しかったです。スタッフはどこまでも明るく素敵な時間をすごせました。またハワイに来たら、ぜひ乗りたいです。