Reviewed by: Vanessa Z
The chief stole the show, wish he had more show time.
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Nick
It was pretty nice, overall, nothing spectacular or anything, but it is about what we expected. They have a greeting when you board and do pictures and hula dancers. Everyone is super nice and cool. Then they will seat you at your table, as you are immediately presented with salad with cheese and crackers, with non alcoholic champagne. As soon as they shove off, you will do a toast. They will then start taking orders for drinks and then soon bring out your lobster (which is a FULL lobster!) There will be singing and entertainment the entire time, with dancers as they showcase each Polynesian island just like the Luaus do. They then bring out your steak, which is just a tiny sirloin steak and very raw/undercooked. So make sure you tell them a head of time to cook it to your liking. I didn’t do this and never eat rare streak, so it made me very sick later that night. Also, I noticed we only received two drink tickets not three. But the drinks are free (I think you can order more and just have to pay for it.) Then they will bring out your dessert after your meal. You are free to move around the boat and take pictures and videos as well through out the cruise. It goes by very fast and next thing you are back to the dock to debark. The sunset was very nice and we all took pictures on the top deck. At the very end, as it’s getting closer back to the dock, they sort of turn it into a dance-club style. Everyone is dancing to modern songs until you debark. Overall, it’s pretty cool and fun and the food was great! You will be very full too!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: SAI
Great show, it was entertaining. Drinks are easy to access. The food could have been better though.
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Shemika
I booked this dinner cruise for myself and my 10 year old. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the live entertainment. My 10 year clapped, danced and participated from his seat when the audience was asked to join in during the entertainment. I would definitely recommend.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Natalia
The food can be better, also, the ticket said it was waiter served, but It wasn't like that, it was only for the VIP tables . Also, the ticket said open seating, and they didn't let us sit where we wanted and assigned us the farthest table, where we couldn't see very well.
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Packages: | Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Rema Mio
Our family had an amazing time! Chief and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, drinks were great and the entertainment was unforgettable. Thank you for having us :)
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Shani Freeman
The show was phenomenal, food was tasty and views spectacular. I misread and thought it was open seating, but it wasn't. It was well organized, staff were definitely hospitable and the show was truly entertaining even my kid who doesn't like anything like the whole experience. It is a must see! MAHALO!
Sincerest "Mahalo" for taking a moment out of your busy vacation time to write this review, and for choosing our luau! We know you could have chosen anywhere else to spend your time, and hope you'll share your experience and photos with your family and friends back home. We appreciate you compliments, and so very happy to hear that you all had an enjoyable evening with our family at Germaine's Luau.
Warmest Aloha,
Germaine's Luau Ohana
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Packages: | Original Package with Transportation: 2 Drinks & Shell Lei |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Christina
The food came out in good timing intervals. Good food. Drinks were okay. I ended up switching to wine as the mixed drinks were not my favorite. I enjoyed the entertainment. Even with a Dramamine I was still a bit nauseous until we got out of the harbor but once on the ocean everything was fine. Beautiful sunset and great view of Waikiki.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Sylvia R
We purchased our luau through Hawaii activities. Website was super easy to navigate! Since is was a 3rd party reservation I did confirm with the venue just to be safe! The luau was amazing! Food was delicious! Transportation was easy to locate and on time. Our host was great! Highly recommend!!
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Anne
It was beautiful, the dancing and the food were great and out waiter Ryan was the absolute best!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: BAM
This was one of the best dinner cruises I've ever attended. The food was scrumptious and the entertainment was exhilarating. Also, we had one of the most professional and friendliest waitress. I can't forget to say the sunset was breathtaking.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Mariam
Overall, great show! The food was delicious and hearty portions. The show was so good - lots of Polynesian dancing and fire-knife dancing. Chief Sielu was a great host and HILARIOUS!!
Would recommend trying to get the Royal (VIP) seating for better seating for the show! I booked Paradise (General) because the Royal was already sold out for the date that I was available.
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Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: bakerrjmd
The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Leandra Mora
This was our first Luau. My family and I had such an amazing time! Awesome to learn about the history and culture. The show was amazing, it was such a great time. Highly recommend!! It was great! Felt the love! Food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!
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Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Honolulu Headrick
There were 10 of us that had the opportunity to enjoy a fancy dinner on the waters off of Ohau. The age range of our party were from 2-72.
From the time we arrived and checked in we were treated courteously and made to feel welcomed! The music and dancing while we waited made the experience more exciting for my nephews (2,4, & 8 years old) and for my Brother and wife who have never been to Hawaii before. Once onboard we were greeted by the captain of the boat which thrilled them silly and kept my sister in law busy trying to get them to their seats.
We had the best waitress for our table! we always had something to drink and when we were undecided she was able to suggest drinks for the adults and kids. When the boys were unsure with dinner, our waitress brought more cheese and fruit. We never had to look for her she just knew and was always available.
We all enjoyed the dancing and even were invited to join in. My nephews danced their hearts out, along with my mom (the 72 year old) and my sister. The views from the top deck were specular and we got some great family pictures.
Defiantly an event we will remember!
Thank you to the staff aboard the Star of Honolulu! you were fantastic!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Matt Parker
Passport gets you in the park, and into some attractions. Apparently not the Arizona tour, as I was told thats a seperate tour and they were all sold out when I was there. That was disappointing.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner
This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.
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Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Lopez family
We had a great time! Things have changed a little due to Covid but we still had a great time!
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Joy
The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
The food was pretty good. Much better than a couple other luau’s that I have been to in the area. They offered a plate with a little of everything or you could go through the line and pick only what you wanted. They had pulled pork, fried chicken, fried fish, salad, rice, asian noodles, cooked taro root, rolls and for dessert white cake with white frosting and pineapple chunks. They offered individually packaged condiments of ranch dressing, Tabasco sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, butter, as well as small cups of poi and pico de gallo.
We had the royal package and had great seats. The seating was set up in tables of 4. My husband sat side by side and another couple sat on the other side of the table. We had another table of 4 right next to us. The Covid seating restrictions have been relaxed significantly as of June 21st when we went.
The royal package benefits that the paradise didn’t get is drink service at the tables (paradise have to walk to bar), 3 free drinks, fresh orchid lei (paradise get nut lei), closer seating to stage, first to go to buffet.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: R. Kinder
Outstanding show with tons of energy. Well worth the money to see it.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Rox and Rain
It was indeed an outstanding experience doing this sunset dinner cruise with Star of Honolulu. We super enjoyed the 5-course dinner, the overflowing cocktails, the champagne and most of all the live music and cultural dances. You even made the journey more easy with your smooth pick up and drop off. All the staff were great as well! Special mention to Manager Rose for an excellent service⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will be booking with you again when we come back. Aloha and Mahalo❤️
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Dollface
Good price, I had a great time at Polynesian culture. Definitely going back.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Torri Bailey
I had such an amazing time!!! This was one of my favorite parts of our trip. Money worth spending!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: roger
I was skeptical at the beginning but going to the cruise was a great decision. I don’t regret it. Entertainment was great and the food was awesome. Beautiful view. I would recommend it to anyone coming to Hawaii for vacation
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa snd Ramon
Isiah made us at home. Jansen is anexcellent driver! When the food was served, we were treated with an authentic, honest to goodness Hawaiian luau! The performance by the house folk group was astounding! A 5 star experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Rachel Price
We had the best flight! It was our first time on Oahu. This was a wonderful way to see the island from the air before we started exploring. We had a great pilot who was very knowledgeable. We will definitely be doing this again!
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Packages: | 65-min Complete Island Flight |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Nicole T
Such a well thought out organized and creative luau. I’ve been to other luau’s on the island, but this one is hands down the best. The Chief was so entertaining and the shows were amazing! I was also able to take terrific photos! Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/05/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Webster
Chiefs luau was so entertaining. Chief was hilarious and the dancers were amazing. We loved the atmosphere and staff was so friendly. I recommend this as a MUST go to event. Food was really good. We were so glad we picked this luau and would definitely go to again. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
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Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Danny D
This was a really cool & interesting thing to do. We saw some spectacular stars, star clusters and Mars. We even saw the Southern Cross, which was awesome!! Our original date was "clouded out" but they were so accommodating to re-schedule us.
Mahalo and Aloha! Keep reaching for the stars!!
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Packages: | First Star Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/05/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/26 |
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Aloha Natalia, I'm sorry you were disappointed, however you purchased our basic package which does not come with Table Service, or "waiter served". The Vip package comes with the Table Service for beverages and dinner. We normally offer open seating in the Original package, but due to the covid guidelines when you attended our luau, we couldn't. We had to assign tables for Tracking purposes, to know where all our guests were seated. It's a difficult task to sit people at safe distance to each other, with limited seating capacity. If you were able to book a little earlier, your seats may have been better. Even our Vip tables,..if you booked early for a certain date, the odds of you being seated in the front row would be greater. We hope you'll give us another chance on your next visit to our beautiful island, after we pass through this unusual time in our lives.
Sincerely, Germaine's Luau Ohana