All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

I had a great time. It felt like I was invited onto a friend's yacht, and everything was so friendly. I used it on the evening of my arrival in Hawaii, and I felt fine; I wished I could have stayed on longer. I regret not being able to speak English better, as it might have made the experience even more enjoyable. However, even without speaking English, the rainbow and sunset I saw from Waikiki Beach, along with the time spent with people from various countries, felt like a scene from a movie and still seems like a dream to me.

楽しかったです。まるで知り合いのヨットに誘われたかのような感じで、すべてがフレンドリーでした。ハワイ到着日の夕方に利用しましたが、体調も変わりなくもっと乗っていたかったです。自分が英会話ができたらもっと楽しかったかなと反省しています。でも英語ができなくてもワイキキビーチから見た虹や夕焼け、多国籍の人々と過ごした時間は映画のワンシーンのようにロマンチックで今でも夢のようです。

I was able to enjoy a luxurious cruise while listening to upbeat music and having unlimited drinks. At first, I was worried about getting seasick or if the boat would sway, but the other passengers were also in high spirits, and we were able to enjoy the slight rocking like it was an amusement park ride. There were many foreigners on board, and although I was initially anxious, they were actually more lively than the Japanese passengers, and we all had a great time together. The excitement when the sun was setting reached its peak. When we passed by other cruise ships, we waved at each other and cheered, which added to the excitement. This time, I participated with my mother and sister, and both of them praised the cruise throughout our trip. Next time I visit, I will definitely book the catamaran sunset cruise again.

ノリノリな音楽を聴きながら、しかもドリンク飲み放題で優雅なクルーズを楽しむことができました。
はじめは船酔いしないか、揺れないか心配でしたが、まわりの乗客の皆さんもノリノリで多少の揺れもテーマパークのアトラクションのように楽しめました。外国人の方も多くはじめは不安でしたが、むしろ日本人よりノリがよく一緒に盛り上がることができました。
夕日が沈む瞬間の盛り上がりは最高潮に達していました。また他のクルーズ船とすれ違う際には手を振りあいお互いの歓声でまたひと盛り上がりしました。今回は母と妹の3人で参加しましたが、両者とも旅行期間中クルーズのことを絶賛していました。次回訪れた際も必ずカタマランのサンセットクルーズを申し込みます。

A little background: party was my wife and I, both 30 y/o. We attended this show with the green room and dinner package. The green room and backstage tour portion of the package was underwhelming and really quite boring. One note is that we took a souvenir picture with "Michael Jackson" which was given to us as part of the package as compared to others at the show who had to pay $25 for it. The tour consisted of us, two other couples, and someone who runs the show guiding us around backstage and sharing different behind the scenes info as well as showing us other bits of the production. After that it went to the dinner portion which was held in front of the stage for the hour preceding the show. The food included lobster first course, steak and fish second with veggies and mashed potatoes, then dessert and coffee, all wrapping up before the show started. The food was quite good, especially the steak (tenderloin if I remember correctly). The show, though a little corny, was quite good overall and definitely entertaining. I did not really care for the Lady Gaga portion but the Elvis and Michael Jackson was good overall as well as the fire dancer. One plus of the package was the seating given was right by the stage which gave a small opportunity for the performers to come down and interact with us (not much but a quick appearance) which made it nice when "Elvis" gave my wife his scarf. Overall the night itself was entertaining and the food was good, making the package worth what we paid.

I participated on the first day I arrived in Hawaii. They were inviting people to the Golden Circle seats in order of arrival, so if you want to be in the front row, it might be best to arrive early and line up. You could get food from the people at your table, but there was quite a time difference between the first person who went to the buffet and the last person. The finale of the show featured a breathtaking fire dance.

ハワイに着いた初日に参加させてもらいました。ゴールデンサークル席も、早く着いた人からどんどん席に招待してくれていたので、最前列がよければ早く行って並んでいたほうがいいかもしれません。料理は席の人から取りにいくことができたのですが、はじめにビュッフェに行った人と最後の人とでは、だいぶ時間差がありました。ショーの最後はファイヤーダンスで圧巻のダンスでした。

Due to the time of sunset, our departure was delayed by about 30 minutes. While waiting, we took photos with the boat and Diamond Head in the background and played in the ocean. Before departure, they took a commemorative photo of each family (available for purchase at $20 upon disbanding).

Onboard, there was an unlimited supply of Mai Tais and soft drinks, along with a tip service. The Mai Tais were incredibly delicious, so I had quite a few refills! About one-third of the guests were Japanese, but it was quite lively, and the breeze felt nice. The captain was cheerful, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

We were blessed with good weather, and the sunset moment on the boat was truly moving. Depending on the weather, I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises. Of course, the photos taken before we set out turned out great, and I felt good about purchasing them.

日の入りの時間の関係で出発予定のより30分ほど遅れての出航、それまで船とダイヤモンドヘッドを背景に写真を撮ったり海で遊んだりして待ちました。
出航前に家族ごとに記念写真（解散時に20ドルで販売）を撮ってくれて出航。
船上ではマイタイ、ソフトドリンクの飲み放題、チップのサービスがありました。マイタイは大変美味しかったのでたくさんおかわりしました^^;船上も日本人は1/3くらいでしたが、かなり賑やかで風も気持ちよく、船長さんも陽気でかなり賑やかで心地よい空間でした。
天気にも恵まれ、船上でのサンセットの瞬間は感動しました。天気次第ですが、また機会があれば参加したいですね。もちろん出る前に撮ってもらった写真は写りもバッチリで気持ち良く購入しました。

Everyone was very good at singing. I really enjoyed it. I went for my middle school daughter who loves both old and new Western music. There were many songs I knew. I felt it was a great deal to enjoy both rock and hula shows. The location is convenient, so I recommend it. As a Michael fan, I was of course satisfied, and even my husband, who wasn't that enthusiastic, was very pleased with the high quality of the songs and dances by Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, and later took a cheerful photo with Gaga. My sixth-grade son attended for free as part of a summer vacation program, and he said the intense hula dances and fire performances were really cool and very interesting. We reserved front row seats with drinks, so Elvis came over to shake hands with us. Other than that, it’s not a very large hall, so it seems like you could enjoy it from any seat.

みなさん歌が大変上手でした。とても楽しめました。新旧の洋楽の好きな中学生の娘のために行きました。知ってる曲ばかりです。ロックとフラのショーを両方楽しめるので得した気持ちです。場所も便利なのでお勧めです。マイケル好きの私はもちろん、そんなに乗り気でなかった主人もレディーガガさんや、マイケルジャクソンさんの歌とダンスの完成度のた高さに大満足して、後でガガさんとニコニコで写真を撮りました。小6の息子は今回無料の夏休み企画でしたが、本人はフラの激しいダンスや火を使うダンスがとてもカッコ良くて、すごく面白かったと言ってくれました。飲み物付きの一番前のシートを予約しましたので、プレスリーさんが握手にきてくれました。それをのぞけばそんなにおおきくないホールだから、どこの席でも楽しめそうです。

The actual activity was great. The boat was new, and the staff was friendly. I docked one star only because VELTRA had the wrong time listed on their website and confirmation. They said we were loading at 6:30PM but the actual loading time was 7:15PM, the booking site had it wrong. Other than that it was a great experience.

Incredible view and friendly staff, a highlight of your trip

I made a reservation because I wanted to show it to my mother who does hula dancing. When I arrived early and stood in line, there were a lot of foreigners... Personally, I thought it was great because I want to find places in Hawaii that aren't crowded with Japanese people. Before the show started, there was a service where they would draw tattoos with a marker, and my 17-year-old daughter was thrilled to have it done by a super handsome dancer. I want to go again.

フラダンスをやっている母に見せたいと予約しました。
早めに着いて、並んでいると外国人の方がたくさん・・・
個人的にはハワイでもあまり日本人が集まるところじゃないところを探したいので、いいなと思っていました。
ショーが始まる前にタトウ―をマジックで書いてくれるサービスがあり、１７才の娘は超イケメンのダンサーに書いてもらいウキウキ。
また行きたいと思います。

I went on the fireworks cruise with a friend of mine and it was definitely a trip to remember. The drinks were fantastic and the crew was so friendly. It was definitely something I would do again and I did! Except the next time I did the sunset cruise. The fireworks were spectacular from the boat and was worth it.

An awesome night had with great entertainment service an shiw

New, clean catamaran, friendly staff, unlimited coctails, great experience, highly recommended

I participated via monitor, and I was absolutely thrilled! It seems that different stars perform on different days, but on the day I went, it was Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Lady Gaga. First, I was guided to the green room, where they served a green champagne in line with the theme, along with fruits, coconut chips, and salmon. The manager showed us the costume room and backstage, and then we headed to our seats☆

Our seats were right in the center, directly in front of the stage! Before the show, we enjoyed dinner. I ordered a Blue Hawaii first, and it was really delicious!!! The lobster was sweet and tasty, the main steak was tender and exquisite, and the salmon was large. The truffle mashed potatoes were also very delicious. The dessert, chocolate cake with macadamia nut ice cream, was delightful as the warm cake melted the ice cream, enhancing the sweetness—it was truly satisfying!

The show was of very high quality, especially Michael Jackson, who looked and sounded so much like the real deal. Since we were in the front row, we even got to shake hands with the stars as they came down from the stage, which was a lot of fun. Everyone sang incredibly well, and I think the quality of the show was quite high.

I believe it’s definitely worth choosing the green room, as sitting closer to the front makes the experience much more enjoyable!!!

モニターでの参加でしたが、大大大満足でした！
日によって出演するスターが違うみたいなのですが、私が行った日はマイケルジャクソン、エルビスプレスリー、レディーガガの3人でした。まず、グリーンルームに案内され、ウェルカムシャンパンでグリーンルームにちなんでグリーンのシャンパンがでてきて、他にもフルーツ、ココナッツチップスやサーモンなどをふるまわれます。支配人の方衣装部屋や舞台裏の案内をしてくれ、そのあと座席へ☆

座席は、ステージの目の前ど真ん中でした！
まずショーの前にディナーを頂きます。ブルーハワイをまず頼みましたが、かなり美味しかった！！！伊勢海老も甘くて美味しくて、メインのステーキもやわらかくて絶品でしたし、サーモンも大きく、トリュフ入りのマッシュポテトもとても美味しかったです。デザートのチョコレートケーキとマカデミアナッツアイスも、温かいケーキの上で溶けるアイスクリームは甘さが増して、ほんとに大満足の味でした！

ショーはかなり完成度が高く、とくにマイケルジャクソンは本物と本当にわからないくらい姿も声もにていました。
一番前の席だったのでステージからおりてきたスターと握手したりすることもできてとても楽しかったです。
歌はみなさんすごく上手く、ショーとしてのクオリティもかなり高かったと思います。

座席は前の方が絶対見ていて楽しいので、グリーンルームを選ぶ価値はあると思いました！！！

I participated with my daughter. It might have been a coincidence, but on the day we attended, there were few Japanese people, and it was lively from the start, with a local group present. We were moved as we watched the sunset gradually tilt from offshore Waikiki while high-energy music played. It felt like our hearts were being cleansed... those two hours were incredibly happy moments. I want to participate again soon, but since it's popular, it might be difficult to align it with my schedule!

私は娘と２人で参加しました。
たまたまだと思いますが私たちが参加した日は日本人が少なく最初から盛り上がってて、ロコ系の団体さんがいました。ハイテンションなミュージックが流れるなか夕日が少しずつ傾いていくのをワイキキ沖から観られて感動しました。
心が洗われてるような…あの約2時間はとっても幸せな時間でした。
またすぐにでも参加したいと思いますが人気があるので自分のスケジュールと合わせるのが…難しいかも!！

My partner and I went on this sunset cruise. We had a wonderful time!! It's about 2 hours out. The staff was awesome and made sure our drinks stayed full. It was one of our highlights of our trip. We will do this again and recommend people do this. LOTS OF FUN!! The sunset out there was so beautiful. A must do!!

Fantastic! The crew was so nice and the trip was great. The only regret we have is that we waited until the end of our vacation to take it. Otherwise we would've opted for another excursion, e.g. sunrise cruise, fireworks. We will most certainly use this group again when we return to Waikiki.

We were a group of 7 and attended this event on the night of our arrival. The food was really good for a mass serving and the show was fantastic. It was, in fact, wheelchair accessible and all the folks we cam into contact with couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating.

I read other comments downplaying the fact that we were on top of a parking garage but that didn't detract from our enjoyment one bit!

I took my mum to see this show we did the VIP dinner we had a fantastic time and I would recommend this show. I can't speak highly enough of our service people they bent over backwards for us absolutely loved the show what a great night.

We took our friend who was visiting from AZ and we all had the best time. Good drinks, good service, and good company.

The two women in their forties were very satisfied with the delicious champagne they enjoyed in the green room (＾－＾). While savoring pinchos, they had a blissful time when, surprisingly, Presley came to visit, and they took a commemorative photo, making their luxurious time fly by!(^^)!

Next, they were guided backstage. The explanations were in English, but they spoke slowly, making it easy to understand. They explained the stage equipment and props, and they even took a commemorative photo wearing part of the costumes used in the hula—what a great experience!

The meal included lobster, steak, and salmon, and the portions were ample (＾ｕ＾). They didn't have high expectations for the taste, but everything was delicious☆ They finished the wine they had reserved in advance, and the women in their forties were soon overcome by sleepiness, but the show started right away (*^_^*). Sitting in the center of the front row, they were mesmerized by the performances of Presley, Gaga, and Michael. The hula and fire dance were also wonderful, and they were captivated. After the show, there was a photo opportunity with the stars and cast, and of course, they lined up for a snapshot★

It was a fun time in Hawaii! Several colleagues are traveling to Hawaii this summer, so I recommended this tour to them.

グリーンルームで頂いたシャンパンのおいしさにアラフォー女子二人は大満足（＾－＾）ピンチョスを頂きながら至福の時を過ごしていると、な・ん・と・プレスリーが訪問してくれ記念写真を撮り贅沢な時間はあっという間に終了!(^^)!
次は舞台裏を案内していただきました。説明は英語ですがゆっくり言ってくれるのでわかりやすかったです。舞台装置の説明や道具を説明してくれ、フラで使用する衣装の一部をつけて記念写真を撮ったり、いい体験でした！
食事はロブスター、ステーキ、サーモンなどボリュームは十分（＾ｕ＾）味は期待していなかったけど、すべておいしかったです☆事前に予約したワインも飲み干し出来上がったアラフォーは睡魔に襲われましたがすぐにショーが始まりました(*^_^*)最前列の真ん中でプレスリー、ガガ、マイケルのパフォーマンスにうっとり。フラやファイヤーダンスも素敵で見入ってました。ショーが終わるとスターやキャストとの写真撮影があり勿論列にならんでパチリ★
ハワイでの楽しい時間となりました！今年の夏休みはハワイ旅行をする同僚が数人いるのでこのツアーをおすすめしました。

- It's close to the stage, but since it's just one table away, it's not that different.
- You can receive a lei made of fresh flowers.
- You can go get your food early during the meal.

So, honestly, a regular seat is perfectly fine. The food is the same. The show was absolutely wonderful.
I received a message that the meeting time is at 5 PM, but the doors open at 5 PM and the show starts around 6 or 7 PM, so I think it would be better to arrive a bit later to avoid the line at the entrance.

ーステージに近い、でもテーブル1個分なのでそんなに違わない
ー生の花のレイがもらえる
ー食事のとき早めに取りに行ける

なので、正直普通の席で問題ありません。食事も同じ。
ショーはとっても素晴らしかったです。
集合時間17時と連絡ありますが、開場が17時でショーは18時、19時くらいから始まるので
ちょっとずらしてきたほうが入口の行列に並ばなくてすむとおもいます。

Such a great sail. Well looked after. So much fun.

We had a great time! I would recommend it for a fun night.

This was my second sunset cruise. I made a reservation from Japan. It seems to be quite popular, and it's sometimes hard to get a spot with local bookings. The restrooms are not very clean, but they are available. If you ask the crew, they will guide you. If you're worried about seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance. In winter, I think it might be a bit cold for the sunset, so it's a must-do when visiting Hawaii in the summer.

2回目のサンセットクルーズ。日本から予約していきました。人気があるようで、現地予約では、とれないことも。
トイレも綺麗ではないですが、一応あります。クルーに尋ねると教えてくれます。船酔いが心配な方は、事前に酔い止めを飲まれることをお勧めします。
冬は、サンセットは少し寒いカナと思うので夏場にハワイを訪れた時のmustです。

On the second day of our honeymoon in Hawaii, we participated in this cruise. There was one other Japanese couple besides us. As mentioned in the reviews, there were many foreign participants. Some even brought along their 0-year-old children!

The Mai Tai served was incredibly delicious! However, I was worried about the restroom situation, so I couldn't enjoy it as much as I would have liked... If only the restrooms were properly managed! I think it would have been an outstanding cruise.

ハワイへの新婚旅行の２日目にこちらのクルーズに参加しました。
日本人は私たちの他にもう一組。
口コミ通り外国人の参加者が多かったです。
中には0歳時のお子ちゃま連れも！

サーブされたマイタイはめちゃくちゃおいしかったです！
ただトイレの心配が先立ち、あまり頂けなかったのが残念……。
トイレさえちゃんとあれば！
文句なしのクルーズだったと思います。

When our original fireworks sail was canceled, we were told this sail would be comparable. However, when the confirmation was sent it clearly stated we would not see the fireworks regularly scheduled on Friday evenings since we would be ashore before the fireworks began. We were devastated. BUT... much to our surprise and NOT mentioned on line or the confirmation/voucher documents, we sailed amidst the local sailboat club's Friday sunset "race". It was absolutely breathtaking to sail with several other boats in the sunset. The crew make some awesome Maitai's too! Enjoy!!!

The beauty of the catamaran, where you can feel close to the ocean, was something I experienced last year when I was lucky enough to encounter sea turtles and dolphins during the daytime. This year, I joined to see the beautiful sunset. When we set sail, there were many clouds, and I worried whether we would be able to see the sunset, but soon it cleared up, and we enjoyed about two hours of sailing. The scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head changing with the light of the sunset, the endlessly deep blue sea, and the breathtaking beauty of the sunset shining even more brightly at dusk were all unforgettable. Although we were the only Japanese on the catamaran, which felt completely foreign, we shared the emotion of the beautiful sunset and took photos together, feeling the goodness of peace despite our different backgrounds. (We had visited Pearl Harbor during the day.) Drinks were free, with unlimited Mai Tais and soft drinks. (I brought snacks purchased at ABC Store.) While the foreign guests seemed fine, it was quite chilly on the water, and I was glad I brought a long-sleeve shirt. (If I participate again, I plan to bring socks as well.) The crew spoke only English, so I didn't quite understand the explanation about the restroom... It seemed like you had to open the lid and go down to use it. (We followed the advice from reviews and used the restroom just before boarding.) By the time the sunset was over and we returned to the Sheraton beach, everything around us was dyed pink, creating a beautiful memory that felt like a dream. There was a box for tips when disembarking, so I think it's a good idea to bring a little money.

海を近くに感じられるカタマラン号の良さは，昨年昼間にホヌやイルカに出会うというラッキーもあって，経験済みでした。今年は，美しい夕陽を見たいと参加しました。出航時は雲が多く，夕陽は見られるかしらと心配しましたが，ほどなく晴れ，二時間ばかりのセーリングを楽しみました。夕陽に照らされて刻々と変わっていくワイキキやダイアモンドヘッド等の風景，どこまでも碧く藍色の海，そして日の入り時に一層まばゆく輝く夕陽の美しさ。日本人は，私達だけという完全アウェイ状態のカタマラン号の中でしたが，人種は違っても，美しい夕陽に共に感動したり，写真を取り合ったりと平和の良さもしみじみ感じました。（昼間，パールハーバーを訪れていたので。）飲み物はFreeドリンク。マイタイ，ソフトドリンク飲み放題。（ABCストアで買ったおつまみ持参しました。）外国の方達は平気そうでしたが，海上はとても肌寒く，長袖持参していて良かったです。（次回参加することがあれば，靴下も持って行くつもりです。）クルーの方達は英語のみなので，トイレの説明をされたようですが，よく分からず・・・。どうやら蓋を開けて下に行って用を足していました。（私達は，口コミのアドバイス通りに，乗船間際にトイレを済ませておきました。）夕陽が沈み，シェラトンの浜辺に帰る頃は，辺り一面ピンク色に染まり，夢のような美しい思い出になりました。下船時にチップを入れる箱がありました。少しのお金を持参されるのが良いかなと思います。

What a great way to spend a Hawaiian sunset!
Capt Jake and Travis made sure we enjoyed our cruise.
Dinner at the Shorebird was good, Friday night fireworks and Karaoke was a bonus

Really enjoyed the sail - is the right amount of time and a great way to see Waikiki. Our daughter enjoyed going over the waves and watching sailing in action. Only problem was the on board music. Loud 60/70s rock music - what a way to spoil a peaceful sail! Got to be a better playlist out there for sailing - or how about listening to the waves?!

This year, I chose a different Mai Tai catamaran than the one I rode last year. The departure location was a bit hard to find, as it was behind the Sheraton Waikiki, but fortunately, the people I shared the ride with, including some foreigners, were all very nice. We had a great time taking pictures together and enjoying each other's company. I definitely want to do this again when I come back to Waikiki.

今年は昨年乗ったのとちがうこのマイタイカタマラン号をチョイスしました。出発場所はシェラトンワイキキの裏側とちょっと分かりにくかったのですが、幸いかどうかわかりませんが、乗りあった人たちが、外人の方も含め非常に良い方たちばかりで、みんなで和気あいあいと写真を撮り合ったりと非常に楽しい時間を過ごせました。またワイキキに来たら必ずオプションしたいと思います。