Reviewed by: Alan
We enjoyed our visit ti the Polynesian Cultural Center. The entire experience wad seamless from start to finish.
Wr so appreciated your attention to detail.
Our tour guide driver, Shaft, wad excellent!
Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Weather: | Sunny |
Posted on: | 2024/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2024/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Cheng
Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head! I love it a lot.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Weather: | Sunny |
Posted on: | 2024/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2024/11/30 |
Reviewed by: isi
Eine sehr beeindruckendes Erlebnis!
Kann ich allen empfehlen.
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Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Weather: | Sunny |
Posted on: | 2024/11/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Leslie G
Such a fun night. The food options were delicious. The activities and vendors were interesting and informative. The show is very entertaining and fun to watch. The host, Paul, was fantastic and he made it special for my fiancé and l as he heard we got engaged a few days prior. We got to get our own dance along those who were celebrating anniversaries. That was such a sweet surprise and totally unexpected. I highly recommend luau! The transportation was also fantastic and super easy.
Hyatt
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Packages: | Premium Package with Pick-up: Midsection Seat, 2 Drinks, Kukui Lei & Souvenir |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/11/08 |
Activity Date: | 2024/11/01 |
Reviewed by: BCDavis
Our group was looking forward to our first luau and as we arrived at the destination it started raining. While the hosts were quick to hand out rain ponchos, the rain affected the event.
First, the hosts were rushed to get folks registered and get things moving. As a result, our group was never able to get our picture taken before the event started. Knowing this was an outdoor venue and its rainy season, I would have expected that certain things would have been under cover - like the photo area, the stage and honestly even the seating.
The food was under cover and was good. Not spectacular but good. A couple of our group had raw fish and were all sick that night so having certain foods outside for an extended period was not smart.
The performance from the warriors was good. They tried to show the different dress/dance of various polynesian groups but it would have benefited from more clarity on their differences as they all stared looking the same.
The ONE performance I was looking forward to was the fire dance. It was a disappointment. I expected all the adult performers to have choreographed a phenomenal dance of fire, complete with fire twirling, throwing etc. Instead they handed the "fire dance" off to one young boy for a solo act and two young boys to show off what they learned. YES, they were very good! but the magic of a "warrior tribe" dancing the fire dance was lost. The adults did come back for a grand finale - but it seems confusing at best.
Not what I expected.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/11/06 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Park
Overall, excellent experience. The show was awesome showing the traditional style of dances and performances of the Hawaiian culture. The buffet itself had many selections to choose and eat. The most highlight of the show was the HA breath of life where it was the fire rings twisted by several different men on the show which was pretty cool. We also did the islands of Polynesia 2 hour guided tour where we sat down and peeled bananas and coconut looking like materials with the dressed up villagers on site.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/11/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Mike
We thoroughly enjoyed the show! Would have loved more.
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Packages: | General Admission Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/31 |
Reviewed by: h.kado
初めて参加しました。
動画で見るだけでなく実際に訪問して体験できたことが収穫
お土産も色々販売しております良かったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/11/02 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Julie_MC
[VELTRA Staff Experience]
I had a spectacular experience at the Na Lei Aloha Show! The location is within walking distance from most hotels in Waikiki. The food was the best I've ever had at a luau. The all-you-can-eat buffet at Hyatt Hotel features perfectly cooked prime ribs, short ribs, and pork ribs. It's a seafood lover's paradise! They have high quality snow crab legs, made-to-order sushi, poke station, an incredible variety of salads, hot dishes, and an impressive selection of desserts. It’s hard to pick favorites because every dish was outstanding, I can't wait to go back.
The setting had a lovely intimate atmosphere, and the servers were attentive to every detail. The show was absolutely delightful, highlighting Hawaiian culture and the significance of the Lei, showcasing a wide array of flowers used to create these meaningful flower necklaces. The dancers were incredibly talented, and the storytelling was captivating—I couldn't stop smiling!
Mahalo nui! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us at Na Lei Aloha! Your support of this show also supports our efforts to promote regenerative tourism in Hawai'i, providing a quality and culturally authentic experience for visitors as well as an enhanced quality of life for local residents. We hope to see you again soon!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Annette
It was too long of a day! Our bus left PCC after 9:20pm which meant we got back to Waikīkī almost 11pm. The day was great but the ending with the timing of the bus was a sour note.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/31 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/29 |
Reviewed by: TravelGoddess
(Reviewed by Hawaii Activities Staff)
As we walked in we were greeted with a beautiful cold lei that made us feel welcomed. The location was perfect for Waikiki away from the crowds with stunning views of the ocean/sunset. The food was truly out of this world from just about every thing you could possibly think of. Sushi, meats, a quality salad bar, Korean BBQ, and not to mention the yummy dessert bar. Food for every pallet in the family.
The show was truly engaging, sweet, and wholesome. Based on the history of Waikiki and the importance of flowers being made into leis. Not like any other show i've seen on island. The duration of the activity was perfect, not too long not too short didn't feel rushed to eat or didn't feel like the show was dragging on. Would definitely recommend this for couples and friends looking to celebrate in a unique way.
Mahalo TravelGoddess! We love your comments about everything and especially about the food, the uniqueness of performance and appreciate your recommendations and sharing it with anyone traveling to the islands. Aloha.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Shirley Husted
My husband and I had a fantastic day at the polynesian culture centre.
We went to many of the activities and to the Gateway dinner. We felt it was excellent and a beautiful display plus we learnt a lot.
Thank you all so very much...
I was particularly wishing to go to a Luau and that was what I thought I booked from Australia before we went.....however discovered while there that I had booked the Gateway dinner. Bit disappointed but the dinner was lovely and the whole experience fantastic!!! Thank you all so much...
Shirley and David Husted
Australia...
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/28 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Cin
Greeter was there waiting. My niece was walking towards him and she was amazed. Incredible experience. 100 percent worth it!
Aloha Cin! Thank you for your wonderful review! The greeter, Glenn, was glad to have assisted you and your niece at the baggage claim carousel, and he was advised of your kind words. We truly hope you enjoy your time on the island, and we look forward to providing lei again to you in the future. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Small Group Lei Greeting Package (2 to 7 participants) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/10/28 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Tia & Zoltan
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a “must have adventure” that we would highly recommend from couples to families. We spent a day and enjoyed every second of it. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and kept it quiet but loved the experience of the Tahitian wedding ceremony where we renewed our promise. The food experience was outstanding, we tried a lot of food that we never tried before. The raw tuna was our favourite. 1 day was not enough to have the time to have some art workshop to do and sadly we couldn’t go back to have an Okulele session.
Thank you for the experience of our lifetime. Tia and Zoltan from Ireland
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Small and intimate luau with a lot of Hawaiian history coursing through the show!
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Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
It was a really great ground, but you will be tired after exploring PCC.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The kids had a lot of fun, we think we would skip next but its worth it one time!
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/16 |
Reviewed by: JBCheney
I thoroughly enjoyed a full day walking around the Polynesian Cultural Center, being introduced to the different cultures, learning history, watching free performances, and buying HI things for family back home. The buffet dinner was outstanding with excellent, friendly service from staff.
The best part was the "HA Breath of Life" show. I've seen Broadway in NY and a show in the west end of London, and this show as just as good, maybe even better as it revolves around true cultural experiences for the audience to witness. I actually got tear-upped more than once. I hope many other will get the opportunity. It was worth every penny and the late bus ride back into Honolulu.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2024/10/20 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/23 |
Reviewed by: jmf
Enjoyed the day very much. Dinner was very good with so many choices - not just your average luau food. The Show itself was worth the price of admission. Our seats were so close to the stage we could feel the heat from the torches. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour to future Honolulu visitors.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/13 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Keisha L.
It was a great experience! The activities were fun and educational! Great family environment! Wonderful performances, amazing performers, good food and drinks! The best activity and experience on our vacation! You have to go!
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Packages: | Premium Package: Midsection Seat, 2 Drinks, Kukui Lei & Souvenir |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Kiri and Michael ❤️
You know how you can never quite describe the atmosphere, moments and beauty of something? That was this experience. From a long distance traveler- this was once in a lifetime. Tell everyone you know and bring them with you. 10/10.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Kayla
I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/10 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Laura
We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.
Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Mal and Pam
Outstanding a great reminder why peace is the ultimate goal in life
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Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. 305
Ok, ok. This was my first luau but still, in my opinion, it was the greatest luau you could attended. From start to finish, period! From the time you get picked up the host in the bus doesn’t shut up. I’m kidding. He is great. He entertains you with a comedian style performance to break the ice on your way to the Luau. Who doesn’t like to be entertained. This is better than sitting in a boring 15 minute/ half hour ride. lol. Then you get neckless beads, amazing. Make sure you’re as hungry as a lion cause there is a lot of FOOD. You will gain 10Lbs easy. Then the best awaits. Many different cultural warrior dances both male and female. But they save the best for last. The warrior fire dance. The begging slowly so you won’t poop your pants with so much fire. Talented warriors swinging fire, AMAZING. And if you are celebrating a b-day or anniversary… man you’re in for a treat. Oh did I mention the also take complimentary pictures . Keeps getting better. I’d tell you more but just book the show and see for yourself self.
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Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/10/03 |
Activity Date: | 2024/10/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名
今回はベルトラの割引クーポンがあったので、ベルトラから購入しました。クーポンがない場合には、フリーペーパーについているようなクーポンを利用して現地で購入したほうが安いです。
また、シニアのかたは定価でも、現地のほうが安いです。
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/09/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Damian
It wax a excellent all day your.
Thd Dole pineapple tour was only gor thd morning. At the end of Dole tourr we were a pineapple each!! We an awesome lunch by thd beach and visited local shops and pints of interest.
Our guide was very friendly and informative.
Wrestling would recommend this tour
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Packages: | Standard Package - Special Deal! Book 7 days in advance and save 10% |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2024/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Jerelyn
The show was great. It highlights the cultures of different Polynesian groups. We sign up for a tour guide inside the cultural center. It helps us schedule our activities for the whole day stay over there. The tour guides are students from their university. They are amazing. I can recommend this tour for families. The dinner buffet is sumptuous.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/09/21 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The park was a bit confusing, but the show in the end of the night was awesome!
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What a great way to end off our Oahu trip! Mahalo to Mauka Luau!!
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Packages: | Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2024/09/05 |
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Andrew is the best. He lets us see turtle head!