Reviewed by: Charles Mabry
Thank you for meeting my clients. - they were sending photos before they ever claimed their luggage.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Visiting my Aunt
I took my parents, brother, aunt and cousin. We all loved the special treatment with the package. The food was above expectations. The views were nice. Loved the fireworks on the Friday night cruise. The music and entertainment was amazing. The young lady who served us was a new trainee and did a wonderful job. The only thing that was a little off putting was the manager’s conversation was a little repetitive throughout the dinner.
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Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Stacey
We booked a shuttle to and from the Luau and paid for the Standard Package. This set up was perfect. The shuttle boarding was organized, spotless, and new. Our guide filled us in on expectations of the ride and luau. There were funny stories/laughter/entertainment on the bus. The luau was exceptional, professional, very well organized and laid out. Something for everyone. The dancing/singing was fantastic, everyone could see the open air stage from their seats, food was fantastic and lots of it. Drinks were aplenty, beautiful backstage for pictures either by a professional for purchase or your selfie.
I would absolutely take this again and recommend it to everyone!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
It was a little too crowded for my liking and the show was lackluster. Overall a bit to touristy for my liking. My daughter did not feel good the entire trip. They do offer you ginger candy if you are nauseous.
The food was really good, as were the cocktails and the views were amazing.
I also loved the professional photographer and we did purchase a beautiful family picture.
So overall mixed reviews.
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Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Jen1967
We really enjoyed the cruise. Everything was great. Food was excellent, great entertainment. our waitress Geridene was just amazing. I highly recommend doing the dinner cruise.
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Packages: | Casual Star Dinner: 3-Course Crab Leg, Steak & BBQ Chicken & One MaiTai Cocktail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
We had a really great time. From our bus host to the main event. Cousin Tao was our bus host and she made the 45 minute bus ride fly by. She educated us on the culture the tattoos and made us laugh. She talked about pearl harbour, the climate of the island, as well as some of her native language.
We enjoyed the food. The pork was flavorful, chicken was good. Like anyone, I stayed away from what I knew I wouldn't like. Drinks were ok, but we aren't big drinkers to begin with. The main show amazing. Chief was very entertaining. The dancers were authentic. They tell a story and explain each islands culture, while entertaining you. The finale was great with multiple fire knife world champions. I highly recommend this luau! Yeah it's not on the beach, but so what! I learned about the culture, and had great food.
Also at the end of the night we ended up with two drunk strays. Cousin Tao, even though she didn't have to. She could've just said sorry you aren't on the roster and made them get off the bus. She
Called her boss, asked him to come back to bring them back to Waikiki. I thought that was super nice of her. If you want a genuine luau experience go to Chiefs luau.
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: R Gaspar
Our arranged bus was 20 min late, but part of the blame was a nearby hit and run (so traffic staggered around the police and paramedics). This caused us to miss most of the pre-show. Can't really fault anyone for that - just wished we had experienced it.
They no longer separate parties by table, so no more actual COVID separation (on paper/signs, they ask people to wear masks when away from their tables, but hardly anyone did so and no one enforced it).
Food was great. Buffet style, both sides of 2 rows of tables. Pick what you want, go back as much as you want. Lines were quick.
Performance was awesome. I wasn't aware that they had world champion fire dancers in the troupe. I personally loved the stories and explanations of each dance.
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Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/16 |
Reviewed by: ちゃん
サンセットクルーズですが、船は思っていたよりも大きかったです。
3スターにしましたが、ボリューム満点で、なんと言ってもロブスターがとても大きく、プリプリの身でとても美味しかったです。
記念のオプションをつけたので、写真、ケーキ、シャンパンの用意がありましたが、写真は船に乗ってすぐ撮影されたため、背景が陸地でしたので、できればもう少し海上の素敵なロケーションでも撮影してもらえたらなと思いました。
ケーキは、思っていた感じではなく、大きなホールケーキでしたので、その場で食べるというよりは、持って帰る用という感じでした。笑
向こうで食べ切るために、2日ほど朝頑張って食べるという感じになったので、いらなかったかもしれません。笑
オプションをつけたのは窓側がいいからということもありましたが、つけていなくても窓側に座れていた方もいたので、特につけなくてもよかったかもと思います。
服装は、本当にラフな感じで皆さん参加されているので、ドレスコードは気にしなくて大丈夫だと思います。
クルーズは、お料理も美味しく、歌やダンスもとてもよかったです。最後にはみんなで立って一緒にダンスをしたり、大盛り上がりで楽しかったです。
お値段は少し高級ですが、申し込んでよかったと思います。
ハネムーンでご検討されている方でも、オプションは別につけなくてもいいかもです。ツアー自体はおすすめです!
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Packages: | 3スター(ロブスター&ステーキ) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
The steak wasn't that good, but the crab and chicken were. Fireworks were nice but for the price we paid, I'm a little disappointed. The dances they performed are rhe same you would see at a luau. The men's slap dance was entertaining.
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Packages: | Casual Star Dinner: 3-Course Crab Leg, Steak & BBQ Chicken & One MaiTai Cocktail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Asniel Triana
Was a good day at the cruise , I enjoy it very much the day
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Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Mercy
It was such a beautiful setting much nicer than others I’ve been to. The food was just ok and there was too much pause from the entertainment. They wanted people to spend money at their gift shop and buy a portrait. The band would stop playing during these periods.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Mercy
The food was delicious and the cruise was very nice. The only thing is there were too many tables and left no room for the entertainment. There should have been a better stage set up.
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Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved the pretty parrots and learning how to authentic hula!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Overall an amazing experience from the start! Just walking in everybody is already a joker. The performances were captivating and incredible to watch. Not to mention the food that went with it!
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Brittney
Awesome experience. The people are so friendly. We’d enjoyed all the stories and the surroundings. It was all organized very well and you can tell, Chiefs family spend a lot of time on all. Can’t wait to experience this again!
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
My entire family attend Chief's Luau and it was wonderful from top to bottom. They provided a huge amount of good food and moved people through the line quickly. Chief Sielu was delightfully funny, wise, heartfelt and shared his culture in such a beautiful way. All of the musicians, dancers and fire/knife dancers were absolutely amazing. All the performers showed such a passion and love of their culture. I would highly recommend this luau for anyone wanting to learn more about Polynesian culture.
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Angel
The whole tour was fantastic. My family and I had a wonderful time. Seeing the different cultures and stile of living and activities was astounding. The shows that they put on in each island was energetic and very informative. We also watched the final show the Breath of Life. Don’t want to spoil it so you have to come and see it in person. Part of our tour was the food that was included in our purchase. The food was phenomenal. So many different type of food from different cultures. Again you must come and experience it yourself. A five star in my books.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Juliana
Simply amazing
Good food, great shows and such a beautiful place
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/03 |
Reviewed by: TNT
Took my wife for her birthday a few days ago and really had a good time. Food was good, music and entertainment was good as well. Outstanding views!!!
I would recommend this cruise as an addition to your itinerary while on island.
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Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Megan
Pros:
Great show. Very entertaining for all ages. The fire dancing was amazing. Chief was funny and a joy to watch. The food was better than I expected with how many people they were feeding. They ran out of some of the items and for it being an all you can eat, they closed the lines down quickly after everyone had a serving. The food lines also moved quickly.
Cons:
The location. It is inside the wet n wild water park which definitely takes away from it being authentic. Some of the tables has shade but many didnt. They have you get there at 5 but thinks dont really start until closer to 545 so you are just sitting there roasting and burning. I expected more activities to do woth the family but there werent any to do at all except look at 2 booths of trinkets. You also have to use the wet b wild bathrooms and they were so so dirty and smelly.
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Felix
It was good. On time and very friendly Extremely informative and educational
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Packages: | [6:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Casey
Very educational, great food and amazing entertainment
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Reviewed by: The Sager’s
This show was outstanding. It surpassed all of our expectations. The talent and skills were evident and the energy level was high throughout the night. On the needing improvement side of things, the lines to get drinks were unbelievably long and very slow. The food was average at best but they were feeding 1000 people.
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Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Reviewed by: The Sager’s
The grounds are beautiful, but it was just an average experience in our opinion. This luau show itself was low energy and our bus leader was on the over stressed and anxious side. The pre show had all sorts of activities going on that made the experience more enjoyable for anyone with kiddos. The lines for drinks were plentiful and went very well. The buffet food lines seemed to be going in the wrong or opposite direction, as one had to traverse everyone in line with a full plate of food.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Buckner family
My overall experience at this resort was that it was a beautiful place to enjoy and experience laughter, family, love and great music. The resort overall was beautiful sensory with singing and luau dancers dancing next to the ocean. There were items that we didn’t like for example the food. The food was cold and very uncomfortable unclean. What I mean by this is that it was more like a buffet before COVID was established., no one was serving our food and we had to serve ourselves, just a recipe for disaster. Our seating arrangements at the luau were very confusing too, we given a guide to seat us, to sit us by a number system arranged on the tables., with the number of people at this luau their so be a better system on how they seat people for a better experience.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Kara
My family likes to come back each year to this luau, as they ALWAYS make you feel like home! I love the location and the sunset right in front of you.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Charleen
Great ride on the beach! Beautiful sunset! The guides were wonderful, friendly, informative. It was definitely a must do again!
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Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Evelyn
Loved the activity! The travel was not too long. Food was really good and we could go for seconds. I got the VIP package and it was definitely worth it because it gets you closer to the stage, two framed photos to take back home as well as 3 comp drinks and some additional swag. Overall it was a great experience, the show went on longer than expected but we were okay with it. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Plumeria Package with Transportation: VIP Seating, 3 drinks & Kukui Nut Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Mita
Wonderful family affair
Just wish they had guest interaction not just couples
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Eric
This activity is for those who like to treated like a VIP. From arrival to departure, you feel like a special guest. This boat is enormous. 4 floors of dining & entertainment. The views from the 4th floor walk around area can’t be beat. The food is good and the drinks are outstanding. If you get cold easily, bring a light jacket. The dining area is air conditioned. Supposedly, you can see the Hawaiian Village fireworks on Friday nights. A great way to get some fantastic photos and memories.
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Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/23 |
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Aloha Evelyn, First of all thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to write about your experience at our family luau! So happy to hear that you were pleased with your premier seating in our Plumeria package, and the extra amenities, or as you stated "additional swag". We're also glad that you enjoyed our delicious buffet, a variety of island favorites. We hope you will share your time at our luau with your family and friends back home, and hopefully you'll be able to come back to our beautiful island one day, and maybe even come back to visit us too!! Mahalo, Germaine's Luau