Reviewed by: Rose
The show is great and the food is good. I’d recommend anyone that wants to go to a luau, do this one. You will be happy you did!
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Paul
Great fun great crew. Right on time. I would recommend it to everyone
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/08 |
Reviewed by: taythebrat_
great customer service and experience :)
met new friends
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Packages: | Marine Life Sail (11:15 AM) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Gziggy01
The luau was on a beach so the views were incredible. The luau itself always had something to do during the 4 hours you were there. There were 600 people there and they had activities you can do until the show started such as taking pics with colorful parrots (costs extra), kayaking, and throwing arrows. The buffet was pre-portioned and consisted of fried fish, Pork, buns, poi, salad, rice, a cupcake, and ribs. It was very filling. The show was very comical and i highly recommend. I just wish the seating was a little closer since I was at the winged tables.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Hollie
It was a great time, fun music, great drinks, met great people, beautiful sunset, great views of the mountains, and the crew members were awesome!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Dustin
I actually laughed out loud several times as the Chief entertained. Also, Cousin Lisa and Cousin Ben were fantastic on the bus. Good life advice and great senses of humor. And Cousin Ben played the ukulele unbelievably well!
Thanks!
Mahalo!
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
This was such a fun excursion to attend with a friend. Very convenient transportation and the boat was spacious and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful for first-time snorkelers. Lunch and beverages were provided and the trip had amazing views. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Minnesota
Had a beautuful evening with a mai tai in hand it became fun. Seeing Diamond head from the ocean was spectacular and the cruise back ended up being whale watching and watching the sun set with sailboats in the foreground for a post card ending.
JJ, Amos and corrine made a great crew
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Margareta
We had an amazing time on the sunset cruise. Good drinks with an amazing crew. Party atmosphere. We also saw 2 whales . Highly Recommend to have a big group.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ANDREW P
As soon as we came to the POLYNESIAN, we felt like we were in hawaii. This place is worth every penny. Would go back again in a heart beat.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Kathryn Reich
Loved the catamaran, as we got to sit on the sturdy netting and relax during our ride. We saw a mother and newborn calf and hung out with them for the duration of the trip. Adorable. The crew was entertaining, kind, and resourceful.
We were three adults, but we saw several families with children of a variety of ages enjoy the activity as well. It was winter when we did it and it was super warm. They provide sunscreen, but if you are particular about brands, bring your own. Also if you are sensitive to the sun, bring a hat that is able to withstand the wind. Two additional notes: bring shoes you are ok with being locked up as this is a shoeless cruise. And you get two drink tickets with a very serviceable bar and local draught brews.
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Taylor H
It was super windy when we went out but we actually ended up getting a private boat ride since none of the other couples showed up. The crewmembers were incredible and more than accommodating with all of our needs and with my pregnant wife. I would highly recommend choosing to go on the Moana catamaran and we are planning on going back next time we visit Hawaii!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/03 |
Reviewed by: HHY
The boat was nice. The nature expert was very informative and had tons of bad dad jokes. We looked for over an hour before we finally caught sight of the whales. We were pretty far away so we couldn't see them too close. We only stayed for about 10 minutes before heading back, since we were already running late. I'm just glad the trip wasn't for naught.
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Joliro
Chiefs Luau was so fun, delicious and historic. A beautiful display of what Hawaii means to them. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooning Hawaii
Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were in Oahu for 2 days at the tail end of our trip. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish on our last day. The tour lasted roughly 4 hours and we had full transportation to the hiking sites, plus entry fee for Diamond Head. We were able to see the sunrise at Diamond Head which was a once in a lifetime experience!
Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to hike solo, but need the transportation.
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Packages: | Buy One Get One FREE! Diamond Head & Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hiking |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Susan kocher
The whole experience was amazing but I also wanted to say what a treat and rare treasure it was to see and hear uncle Ben play the uklayla on the bus for us. Thank you cousin Lisa for welcoming us intonyour family . You made my birthday special
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Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: AMM
Mina, Sienna, and David were awesome! Very friendly and engaging. We had a blast. Their playlist was perfect and even allowed requests. Loved it and we’ll definitely be back next time.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ashleydz
The best thing About this was the show..which was amazing..but the food was horrible ..the seating has us so squished together that it was completely uncomfortable..definitely not worth the price and definitely won’t recommend
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Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: April Birney
I’m glad I did my research in looking for the best turtle and snorkel cruise because this company surpassed my expectations!! The employees were outstanding, wonderful lunch provided and a couple drinks to top it off. We saw turtles, eels, flying fish, and other tropical fish!! Then they took us out farther to find whales after lunch and we did get a few glimpses of some whales:) fun was had by all!!! Thank you !!!!
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Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Ben
I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed with the tour and our tour guide. The Lau was great but the show Breath of Life blew us away. High recommended.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Michelle B
This luau was our first one but far superior to another one we did later in our trip. The food was great, the scenery gorgeous, and the performers were talented and entertaining. The MC Cousin Billy was truly funny and informative. We had a blast! The next day we did the hike to Waimea Falls and that was excellent as well. I could have floated in the waterfall all day. We spent part of each North Shore day at the Waimea Falls complex and I highly recommend it.
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Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Julia
I booked this Waikiki catamaran cruise for myself and 2 others and it was the highlight of our entire trip! Booking was easy and affordable. The boat is very easy to find on the Waikiki beach. The staff was amazing, so friendly, and made our experience so much fun, helping us take pictures and playing great music.
The highlight of our ride was seeing a huge whale breach about 8 times out in the water!
I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Honolulu!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Amy
We had such a great time. We chose this tour because it hit up half of our "must see" and "must eat" list, all in one day! Susumu was such a fun tour guide, full of stories and interesting facts. He was silly and funny and got the group interacting together. I loved getting malasadas (Portuguese donuts) from Leonard's and seeing whales from a distance at the blow hole spots. We saw incredible, breathtaking beaches, islands and mountains and then would stop off for shaved ice, macadamia nuts, fresh fruit and coffee. Lunch at Fumi's Shrimp really hit the spot! Susumu would give us the history of each place and share stories of the Hawaiian people and culture. It was a long, jam packed day, but so fun and just what we needed to start our vacation, since we learned and saw so much of the island. We'll definitely be revisiting our favorite spots while we're here. Highly recommend this tour, and highly recommend it with Susumu!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Cindy Coronado
This luau is the best! We were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and saw the luau they had from our room. Toa Luau is 100times better that that one! I especially appreciated the intimate and gorgeous setting! The activities they had engaged my 5 and 2 year olds… and had them attentive the whole night! The intimate setting and the care and pride they take in their heritage shows up in the way they do it all! It was personable, intimate, and the wittiest host, Cousin CeCe! I am beyond words for this beautiful experience! Mahalo!
Aloha Cindy, and mahalo for the time you spent with us at the luau! We thank you for choosing us over other luaus, and we are delighted to see too that in the pics you sent us we see nothing but joy in everyone's faces including the kids. Mahalo! we hope to see you guys at the luau again :-)
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Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Lei
It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/25 |
Reviewed by: M & A Tomlinson
There are many breathtaking attractions and stunning tours on Waikiki. NOTHING is better than experiencing the beauty of Hawaii and it's wildlife than from the water - and the Star of Honolulu does it, like no other! Of course, the hope and draw of seeing whales is what brought us to this tour; however, truly, what makes this journey unforgettable is, in fact, the journey!
The boat ride, itself, is nothing short of magical. From the enchantment of rolling out of peer to the unreal experience of being on the ocean, looking towards our hotel from the perception of the sea is nothing we will soon forget! The crew were exceptional at being clear on instructions and protocols, which is appreciated - but truly what dazzled us impressed was how genuinely friendly and eager to help the crew was! I am disabled; the crew did an incredible job helping me and making sure I was alright!
The naturalist on board was great too! He was personable, knowledgeable, and open to questions, without being pushy. He enhanced the trip so much, and ticked our funny bone with his hilarious whale dad jokes!
Finally, seeing whales and dolphins in their own world took everyone's breath away! This was, without a doubt, the icing on the cake! We can honestly say, going on this adventure with the Star of Honolulu was the best and most memorable part of our honeymoon! Four of our biggest thumbs up for this amazing life experience; our biggest thanks to the Star of Honolulu!
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Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Lela Taylor
I had my granddaughter as my companion and we so enjoyed the experience. The food was excellent! Wow a whole lobster which was such a pleasant surprise as I thought it might just be the tail. LOL. The serivice, the entertainment and overall experience will last me the rest of my life. That is coming from this 80 year-old-lady who hopes she has many more years left. Going to Hawaii was a life-long dream and I finally made it.. This sunset cruise topped off my whole trip experience. Have been telling anyone I meet who mentions going to Honolulu I emphatically tell them to take this sunset cruise.
Hugs to all of you.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa Ardon
Loved the show, fruit & cheese and cocktails. The was regular, not very tasty and I expected a real juicy steak not beef tenderloins and the salad could’ve been more than 3 pieces of romaine lettuce. Overall, the cruise was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
We were running late but they waited for us! Great crew kept our drinks topped up and provided spectacular views! An amazing way to see the Hawaiian sunset! We cannot wait to go again.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
Moana sailing is a straight vibe along with their service to our preferred BYOB cruise. Entry was smooth with friendly staff to help with setting a great sail during golden hour near diamond head. I would not skip out experience additional whale watching alongside this blue coastal waters (if your lucky). Bring a pack of claws and your friends into one of the best water rides this side of the Pacific.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
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Aloha Michelle, and mahalo for your review! We are delighted to know you had a great time at the luau and we are so glad too that you were able to come back to Waimea Valley to tour the waterfalls and the botanical garden. Unfortunately, it's not something that everybody gets to do. I'm just so glad you made it. :-) Mahalo for your kind review really; it's something that we take joy from, knowing that what we have set out to do is meeting expectations, and we intend to keep it that way. We hope to see you again - come see us when you're back in the island. Until then, may God bless you and yours :-)