Reviewed by: Kusha
This was my 2nd time visiting PCC, 16 years ago was my 1st visit. Nice to see Chief Kap is still there and still has many talents. A lot has changed, the Breath Of Life show was spectacular. The fire dance was amazing. The students that work there, every single one I came across were so pleasant and helpful. Everyone had a big smile and go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. If you haven’t been to any luaus in Oahu, I’d suggest PCC. Hands down the best one on the island. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Tricia M Oxford UK
Was so impressed with the overall layout of the PCC. Upon arrival there are restrooms, water refill stations. Shops selling lots of good value and different styles of gifts. We started with a ride on the canoe through the villages , the guide was knowledge and told us about the fifferent countries also very interactive with the younger children. We visited as many villages as possible , experienced aspects of their culture through dance, craft or food. It is clear to see the young peoples love of their countries and culture. The buffet was way beyond my expectations, proper dining experience, we were able to taste all foods and it was self service, chicken,beef pork,fish, rice,noodles,salads and so many desserts the list goes on. Very disappointed to see people wasting so much food, piling plates with too much food, especially when the culture of the Polynesian people is to value food and not waste food. We were thanked for supporting the PCC, the monies raised support the students to study and return to their countries to improve the lives of others. Would highly recommend great day out
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Reviewed by: DLW
Our family -seniors and adult children-were delighted with the sunset sail. It was the best thing I did in Oahu. We learned about Hawaiian values, the significance of the leis, danced some hula steps, and the men pounded taro. It was fun, staff was excellent, and we ended with a chant to the sunset. Everyone was so glad we did this. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
Reviewed by: MarNi06
The Bishop Museum was at the top of our list when it came to museums to visit. With an expansive exhibit in the Hawaiian Hall main building, they have everything from artifacts from the Hawaiian Royal Family to traditional medicine and religion. Do not miss this part of the museum - it's too important to miss!
There was also a kid-friendly Backyard Adventures Exhibit in the Castle Memorial Building, which my young son absolutely enjoyed. Each part of this exhibit is interactive and teaches kids about the seasons and bugs too!
The Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center is an amazing exhibit which houses their volcano exhibit and native flora and fauna. There is an amazing walk through of a dark maze backlit with colorful birds and plants. Don't miss this one either!
The Bishop Museum is a wonderful resource and cultural center for both locals and visitors. I highly recommend it and consider it to be among the most comprehensive publically available experiences on Hawaiian & Pacific culture. Don't miss the chance to visit!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: MarNi06
We headed over to Ko Olina and drove to the main entrance of the Four Seasons Resort. Parking was valet so be sure to bring extra cash, which was $20 plus tip. The stargazing is located on the top floor of the spa building at the tennis courts.
Our guide Greg was very knowledgable and gave interesting tidbits about how the Hawaiians used the stars both in their folklore and in their navigation. The stars are quite beautiful in Hawaii so we were glad to have been able to do stargazing here.
Some of the most unique stargazing can only be done in the islands, so this was well worth doing for us!
Mahalo! Keep reaching for the stars !
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: MarNi06
We did the Admission only package, which is great for families with young kids. It rained the entire day but it was still fun and we enjoyed the experience. We were able to follow our own schedule and still head over the see the different villages even if we were not on the presentation schedule. The boat ride was a highlight for my kids and the giudes were very safety-oriented and made sure everyone was engaged in the narration.
The canoe ride ended on the other side of the park, with walkable access to the villages of Fiji, French Polynesia (Tahiti), and Hawaii. We were able to play some of the games and even check out some of the historical village buildings.
Don't forget to check out their very own large sailing canoe that was built by the staff and students who work at the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU in La'ie. Ask about its story - it's truly remarkable.
The visit to PCC was very much worth doing during our trip. I highly recommend Polynesian Cultural Center!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
This trip was fantastic! We started with a Honolulu city tour learning about the Kingdom of Hawaii, as well as Punchbowl Cemetery. We then headed to Pearl Harbor, where we honored the fallen at the Arizona. The Missouri and Aviation Museum were also great! The bus picked us up promptly at 8am from our hotel in Waikiki and we were dropped off at 5pm, but the day seemed to fly by. Our drivers Lola and BK were wonderful!! The company was also kind enough to hold the last bus for us because we were running late. Royal Star was in charge of the tour - very organized and all the employees were great!!
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Packages: | USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri & Aviation Museum Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Mary Kraft
This is a tour I will remember for the rest of my life. I have never been touched by an experience like visiting the Arizona Memorial!! It left me in awe. I also enjoyed the USS Missouri - tour guides were very knowledgeable and made the signing for the end of the war with Japan come to life. My husband is former Navy and it made the tour even more enjoyable. Loved the Bowfin Submarine and Aviation Museum also.
And our Tour Driver Lehue was OUTSTANDING!
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Javier Manuel mejia
Perfect n awesome very nice to walk around with your family very educational and fun with all the performances also the food was delicious and with souvenirs too I also loved the buffet and the show HA': THE BREATH OF LIFE it was an awesome way to end the day
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Allan
The Stargazing activity was fun and educational.
This was my third visit to Hawaii but my first time in Ko Olina. Our stargazing took place on the top level of The Four Seasons Tennis Court.
My girlfriend's daughter enjoys astronomy and she was excited every opportunity to see through the telescope.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend this experience.
Mahalo. Keep reaching for the stars !
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Packages: | Second Star Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Barry LaCourse
Was very pleased, plenty to see and learn about. We went on Sunday and it wasn't very crowded. Only thing is, by the end of the day this old man was worn out. It's a long day with lots of walking. I do not recommend the Missouri or the Dolphin (the submarine) for anyone who doesn't have full mobility. The interior of the Missouri has lots of watertight doorways and steep stairways to step through and the Dolphin has even smaller watertight doors. (I wouldn't recommend the Dolphin for a larger person either for the same reason. )
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Val
Definitely need sunscreen! We enjoyed this tour, especially the historic importance of the place. Take a lot pictures.
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Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great place to emerge into the Polynesian cultures and learn about each island culture and language. Definitely a fun and family friendly place to be at.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Lindsey
This was a fantastic experience and tourist activity to do as a tourist. The food the, the show, the shops, and hospitality was fantastic. It’s a definite must do.
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Packages: | Dinner Buffet & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Polynesian Evening Show Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Max family
Fantastic day, long but we’ll organized and there is so much to see and learn. Our guide Kimoke’o was knowledgeable and gracious! Great stories, kept us all laughing too. Thank you so much for a wonderful day and for sharing the day with us!
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Granny Lin
We were picked up by Shorts exactly on time and found our guide to be helpful, kind and informative. He was a great driver and answered any questions we had. He provided clear instructions on what to do when and was very patient with our group that ranged from the elderly in a wheelchair to the young kids. He gave us options on lunch and have us plenty of time to sightsee. Shorts is highly recommended!!!
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Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Valerie
This was a charming, intimate, beautiful, culturally informative, entertaining, and interactive experience from end to end. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My husband and I embarked on the sunset tour and I will save up my dollars and do it again in the future. The 4 person crew covered more things than I expected. They are very passionate about their home and it’s history, and educate and support many different people besides tourists.This is a good way to start a visit to the island as it will add more perspective to your visit overall.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Suzanne
The family thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We learned so much and appreciate the service of the military. Thanks for this tour. We could easily have stayed for longer.
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Julie S
First off the tour guide and motor coach driver were so awesome. Two women who did an amazing job giving us the perfect experience. It was so nice having the tour to get you there, navigate all the areas, get tickets for admission prior, and admission/time to see the Arizona Memorial. Great lunch as well in the Aviation Museum. The only drawback was we had to go to the airport to pick up some from another island flying in for the tour. It did take away time I think we may have had on Pearl. More time there would have been nice. Definitely would recommend this way to see Pearl Harbor.
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We really enjoyed our time on the tour it was very well presented.
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Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Tanya from Canada
My hubby wanted to tour Pearl Harbor on his birthday, so I booked this tour and we had the best time! Nani, our tour guide, was the best! He was pleasant, funny and just a great source of information - we honestly did learn so much about Honolulu, Oahu, the Hawaiian culture and Pearl Harbor itself! The tour itself was awesome ... tour bus was on time for pickup, we had the perfect amount of time both for the Arizona memorial and the Mighty Mo tour. It was just a really great day, and my hubby thoroughly enjoyed HIS day spent learning some history! Thank you!!
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Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Honey Liu
I will start with our driver ernie he so nice and good made the drive not boring...The Historical sites of the Pearl Harbor was amazing and ghostbumps..feeling the history that I only read and watch on YT
Mahalo for joining us! Pearl Harbor is a really special place indeed! Glad you made time to visit with us!
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Honey Liu
Its a rain or shine experienced but its awesome...My 7yo son is biracial Filipino Taiwanese and cannot understand english but he clapped like an adult during the HA a breath of life show... the fire dance by the samoan made him amaze...the food at gateway was perfect...I've seen so many Filipinos in the buffet area assesting us... So many crew assesting in the tribes sometimes I felt overwhelmed yet its good...the missionaries were good too... the asked me both are approachable too...they all smile...I'm so proud that they have Filipino and other asian workers...Mabuhay
PS. I liked the bus driver Shaft so funny and informative
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The tour was very entertaining and the guides knowledgeable about everything we wanted to learn about. The weather was drizzly and overcast but they offered rain ponchos free of charge which was very helpful. Would use them again!
Thank you!
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Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Keri
Beautiful space, beautiful people. You can tell that those who work there love their jobs. Great experience and I would definitely go back! Great to learn about all the cultures and the luau topped off a perfect day
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Grace
Our Pearl Harbor tour was wonderful! Do it early as it was starting to get hot, and our tour guide Maureen was amazing. She’s a wealth of knowledge!
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Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Tom M
This was a very good tour. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable of the area. The times at the various stops were more than adequate. I would highly recommend it if you are interested in Pearl Harbor history.
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Apryl
We learned a lot about the Polynesian culture through the activities and demonstrations. Dinner was okay. But the breath of life show after was fantastic.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Keri November
Cody Park was my ASL interpreter and he really made the experience so fun!!! 4 hours went by so fast!!! Wish we had more time!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
We had an excellent driver in Cousin Elaine. Very informative and funny. The PCC is so amazing. Each island was so well done and the entertainment at each one was very different and very good. The food trucks were delicious also. We really enjoyed the tram ride over to the temple. The sister missionaries were so sweet. The PCC is a definite must see on the island. 5 stars ⭐️ for sure.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Evening Show Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/08 |
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