Reviewed by: Scott
This was our second visit to the center and we enjoyed it as much as we did the first time. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and aware of each of our needs. The young performers were excited about their culture and were full of energy and joy as they shared their culture with us. The luau was very good and the show was excellent. A very enjoyable family activity. We would highly recommend thie Polynesian Cultural Center as s part of your Oahu experience.
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/09/30 |
Activity Date: | 2018/09/21 |
Reviewed by: R James
Don't waste your money on a guided, "skip the line" tour. This ticket is all you need to see everything at Pearl Harbor. You will need to get your own transportation to/from Pearl Harbor but there are options, TheBus.org, The Waikiki Trolley, Uber/Lyft, etc.
We arrived around 8:00 AM on a Saturday and walked right up to the ticket counter to get our ticket and then again right up to the USS Arizona Memorial ticket counter to get this ticket. NO waiting, NO line, NO worry of not getting in on one of the 1300 free USS Arizona Memorial tickets.
The audio tours of the USS Arizona Memorial (note due to maintenance issues we could not get off at the USS Arizona Memorial but we still took the boat tour around it) & the USS Bowfin were great and allow you to go at your own pace. We took the guided tour of the USS Missouri and then you have time at the end to wonder around below deck on your own. There was one additional stop included but we chose not to get off there. This gives you complete flexibility of how to spend your day at Pearl Harbor.
There are a few food options. We chose the food truck at the USS Missouri. It was very good.
This is a Must Do for any American! Very educational and sobering.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/09/11 |
Activity Date: | 2018/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr.Anonymous
Greg was such a great guide, he knew a lot about the stars and different myths relating to them. He pointed out constellations and heavenly bodies throughout the night and told us about how stars played a role in Hawaiian, Asian, and European societies. You can see so many stars out there compared to the city, and the high-tech telescope got us some amazingly close views of Saturn and a nebula. This is an awe-inspiring experience!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Muriel
I had an awesome experience! Why would need 50 characters?
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Luera Family
So pleased with the service and experience I had. Our tour guide was on time and shared a lot of interesting facts and information. We got to spend an extra hour at Pearl Harbor because our guide was given our tickets early so he let us take advantage of that which was very nice. The day could not have turned out better than it did, even if we tried.
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Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/08/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Bill Baker
Travelers were met at the gate on schedule and welcomed with the appropriate flower lei. Greeter was courteous, friendly and professional. Very well done. Would recommend this service to anyone looking to welcome fliers to Hawaii. Keep up the good work!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2018/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
It was a wonderful way to start our vacation. The girl was so sweet and nice. Thank you!!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/20 |
Reviewed by: RaeFlg
I participated in this tour alone but I had a lot of fun there! There were many activities, performances, and exhibitions. I stayed there over 9 hours and I was so satisfied with the tour!
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sandra
This special lei welcome made our arrival in Hawaii that much more special!! I would encourage it!! The orchid leis were beautiful!!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Dave
Frank was great! He totally took care of us. Suggestion to get the package with the food. It was good food and no hassel!
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Val E.
This was a surprise for my mom and daughter who had never been to Hawaii! It was super easy to order online. Everything went exactly how it was supposed to. It was easy to spot the person holding the sign with our names on it. Excellent job! My mom and daughter were surprised and happy! Thank you!
Val E.
Aloha Val! Your greeter, Alfred, was very ecstatic to have met both Carlie and Carla. He was such a happy camper to make things special for them, and we hope the vacation went well throughout. Mahalo, and we hope to serve you again in the new future!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2018/06/05 |
Reviewed by: LisaV
When I first got tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center, I was a little worried since we would be there all day. Would we find enough to do for 9 hours? Yes, yes we could, and one day wasn't even enough!
There were so many incredible activities and performances in all of the different villages, but my favorites had to be Samoa and Hawaii. The presenter for Samoa was not hilarious, but so entertaining, and quite the hottie too! :P I knew Hawaii would be great, how could it not be, but I was blown away by their performances.
We also visited Tahiti and New Zealand, but didn't have time for Fiji or Tonga unfortunately. Next visit! The canoe ride, and the canoe pageant were quite fun, and even the IMAX movie which we chose to see as a break from the walking, ended up being very good! You definitely don't want to miss it!
The food at the luau was so tasty, and I had a LOT of poke. So much poke. Like, pretty much all of the poke was in my belly by the end of dinner. And although I loved the show while we ate, the highlight was definitely the evening Breath of Life show. It was so interesting to see hula and other dances put to a story.
The day was long, but so worth it!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Don & Mary Smith
All day excursion. Wonderful experience. Our guide, Stau, was enthusiastic, fun, and knowledgeable. The different villages, with all of the friendly people, entertainment, and learning opportunities were well done. The luau was good. The Ha, Breath of Life show was amazing. Will go again next time I visit Hawaii. Thanks so much for the experience.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
Honestly guys, this is a must do when you go to Oahu. You get to learn about the Polynesian culture while having fun! The center was huge and there’s lots of activities to do throughout the day. There’s several shows that we’re OUTSTANDING!!! The food at the luau was amazing as well. The final show: HA, was sooo good, it’s a must see. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Christi F.
The tour itself was very good and interesting, especially if you're a history buff. Only disappointment was we had to pick up 1 tour member at the airport and waited for over a half hour for him and he wasn't even there, he showed up later on. We could have used that extra half hour for site seeing on the USS Missouri or other museums at Pearl Harbor. Guide Jay was knowledgeable and engaging. Overall, a great tour with lots to see!
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Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Mike in SC
A must-see for anyone visiting the Islands.
Lots of historical exhibits with helpful tour guides.
Lots of information for those not familiar with the events leading up to the attack.
As a history major and WW2 buff, this was a must-see for me, especially as my grandfather was aboard the USS Dobbin that morning.
Don’t forget to check out Ford Island and the airplane exhibits there.
Be sure to bring a few extra bills and leave donations in the boxes aboard the ships and help preserve our history for generations to come.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/05/12 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Dianna
This was a very fun and educational experience. I learned a lot about the Polynesian islands and their different cultures. I would recommend booking with a tour guide if you would like to see all the villages in one day. The night show finale was the best part. I was pretty exhausted by the end of the day from having so much fun and the long drive there and back. I also recommend setting aside an entire day if you're interested in going to PCC.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Rick Perth Oz
I had completely forgotten about the lei and was so thrilled when we entered the arrival lounge and saw the message. Thanks, it was perfect.
Aloha Rick, thank you for sharing your story with us! What a comical yet sweet experience for you to accidentally surprise yourself with aloha! We are glad, and we sincerely hope that you made many more memories here in beautiful Hawai'i. Mahalo nui loa!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/26 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Extreme1
This was my 4th time here but 1st time for my girlfriend. Just as entertaining the 4th time as it was the first. Very educational and beautiful at the same time. My package included the Luau and that was good too. Not like the other ones I've been to but still was good. The evening show was excellent and very well performed. I highly recommend going to the Polynesian Culture Center to everyone who comes to Hawaii.
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Kat
It was good but wasn’t much to do other then go from Hut to Hut and a lot of them were full and did not get to see.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Stewart
Fantastic experience.
Plenty to do and see during the whole day.
Enjoyed the shows in each country.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Paul
What a totally enjoyable day. Well worth it. I recommend getting the group guided tour inside the Center to save time and get a better experience.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Loquis79
This is a great place to learn about all the Polynesian islands aside from Hawaii. The only thing .. I would've liked for my son to have had more of a hands on experience with the different activities the center offers within each island. We had the ambassador pass and the tour took us quickly from island to island not really giving us a chance to engage in the activities. Or maybe I just thought it would be like the experience I had when I visited back in 2003. Regardless, the night show, Ha .. the breath of life, is a fantastic way to close anyone's night with a memory that will be treasured for a lifetime.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Alejandrina Goswick
Very informative. The staff were very nice and helpful. We went on a rainy day and performers did continue the parade. So cool. it felt authenitic .Luau was fun. Got to eat from the pig. Tasty. yum. We went as a couple. Cant wait to bring the kids on the next trip.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/10 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Al Schroeder
Joe was our tour guide for the Missouri tour and he was awesome. He took us below deck to see the heart and soul of the ship. We learned so much from Joe any history buff would love this tour.
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Packages: | (Temporarily Not Available) Heart of the Missouri - Premium Guided Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Denise
The place was pretty nice and there really wasn't anything wrong. We just were too tired to see the show at the end of the night. I wish they would of had an earlier show.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Lel
The tour guide was a blast but it rained all day so it could have been better.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/01 |
Reviewed by: John & Judy
We would recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center to everyone, all ages. Everyone there was very eager to share their unique cultures, they were so friendly, knowledge and fun.
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Riss
It was one of the neatest places I have ever been and i can't wait to start planning a trip back
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Callam
This was the most amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this. To start with, the pick-up and drop off provided was punctual and hassle free. The driver and guide on the bus were very informative and friendly. On arrival communication was perfect and our day went amazing. The Luau dinner was fantastic and definitely worth it adding to the day. The Night Show was the best thing we did while in Hawaii and the seats were great.
The guide we had for the day got us through all the main attractions and was absolutely amazing.
The only advice I would give is to allow extra time to return the following day (additional entry is provided) as there is just so much to see there.
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/24 |
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