Great family experience. We came as a couple for the first time here. Would highly recommend getting there as soon as they open to spend more time going through each of the islands. We got there later and wished we could have spent more time. The ticket was good for three days, so that could be something if you don’t get it all in. The tour to the temple was great and the food was pretty awesome. The show was the highlight and really well done with very seasoned actors and cast that have some great heritage.

This is a theme park where the essentials of the Polynesian cultures are presented neatly in a nutshell. The tour guides are all students but they are well trained and very professional. They are super nice and friendly. The activities in the villages are all interactive. You participate in hula dancing, singing, weaving etc. To me the Samoan talk show was the best and so funny. The fire dances are the most exciting. The place is just full of good happy vibes. We purchased the luau tickets in advance and that gives a 10% discount, and includes admission for 3 days to the villages in the center. There's a hula performance presented along with the luau, and then you can go to the night show, which is also a top notch experience. All in all we enjoyed the center tremendously and it was very good value for money.

This place is beautiful. The stories told by the performers are interesting and educational. The performances are breathtaking and fun. It is really a full day experience. Don't short change yourself and leave early. If you can do the luau there I would recommend that so you don't have to leave at 6pm. Don't forget the ukulele lessons!

We loved our time here! We started with the canoe ride which gave us a great overview of the islands. The islands had fun and educational activities that kept us busy all day. We may have to come back another day to do it all! The luau and show were so much fun as well!! The smoothies at the luau were SO yummy! The service throughout the park was phenomenal and everyone was so nice!

If you are in Honolulu Oahu Island this should be on your bucket list. It's theater show is amazing. Every pacific island showcase their culture very beautifully. You will have many options to participate in their activities. Very colorful and informative. There is a boat ride touching every islanders place. Do NOT miss the 7pm theater show. It is breath taking and very intense. Kids will love it. The Getaway buffet is like world class cuisine all in one place like Vegas Bucknell buffet. Beach is right on the other side of the road and parking is plenty. This place is on the North side of the island about 1hr from Waikiki Beach. I definitely recommend this place. ⛱️

It was one of the best days we had on our vacation!!! While the ticket prices may scare some people off, the tickets are good for 3 days!! So no need to do everything all in one day:) we did get the cheapest tickets just because we had our kids with us and we had been before and didn't need a guided tour or any extra stuff. You can upgrade your tickets later if you want:) - visiting all the islands was great! All the islands had shows, games and lots of fun activities to do! I was kind of worried my kids would get bored or tired, but they really loved everything and the interaction they got from the people. Everything was so clean, people were polite and kind, respectful and it was just a happy place! We will be back! The food trucks outside of the center are amazing!!! The Malasada donuts were so good along with the Korean BBQ food truck! You have to try them!:)

We bought the guided tour, luau and the show. We were there from 12:30pm to 9:00pm. This was my husband and kids first time being here. I was eager for my children to take in their culture. You can talk about your Hawaiian roots but you want your kids to learn about their heritage. The tour guides are college students and they talk about their journey on how they came to the island. The shows were funny and educational. The luau was fun and the food was decent. It was a buffet and all you can eat. The entertainment was beautiful. I loved the show after the luau. It was breathtaking and I loved the story behind it. I totally recommend and children would love the show too.

Really enjoyed our time here!! The cultural presentations were very entertaining and informative. Luau was a blast. The hostess really made it a great experience. And the evening show Ha Breath of Life was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place and suggest getting the upgrades for the luau and evening show!

It's an all-day adventure! I strongly recommend stopping at each country. They are each unique and have hands-on activities. The staff is phenomenal! They are very knowledgeable and helpful. The gateway buffet had an amazing selection of delicious food. The night show was amazing! This was one of my favorite activities in Honolulu

Such a great experience! So much to see and do. Plan to spend time at each of the different islands. You can easily spend a couple days here. The Lu'au was fantastic! The food was excellent and the show was very entertaining. Also, if you're a vegetarian, there is still plenty to choose from. Ask your attendant and they will give you a card listing all the vegetarian options. The Breath of Ha performance was amazing! Well worth the price of admission alone.

Our family had an incredible time at the Polynesian Cultural Center! It's a fantastic spot for families with kids. The opportunity to explore different tribes within the park provided a rich cultural experience. My daughter particularly enjoyed the captivating shows and hands-on craft activities, which added an interactive and educational element to our visit. The Hā Breath of Life show at night was the highlight of our day – absolutely amazing! The performers showcased the vibrant diversity of 7 cultures with breathtaking dances and storytelling. It was a perfect way to end our visit, leaving us with lasting memories. Highly recommend for families looking to immerse themselves in Polynesian culture and entertainment! 🌺🎉

A must try full-day activity in Honolulu! We had a pleasant time there as it was a very informative, fun, and well-organized event. Our tour guide (Ebbygael) was super helpful and ensured that we had a great time there. It was also mentioned that the tour fees would be allocated partially to students there which was definitely the best cause possible. We recommend this tour to everyone.

This center is more like an amusement park with a variety of themed island locations which give you insight into Polynesian Culture. My favorite presentation was the presentation in Samoa - the chief was very funny and it was very educational. They show you fire making, basked weaving, and the show will teach you about how everything is made from the natural environment. I would recommend coming when the park opens and staying until the end because there is plenty to do for the whole day!

Would give it five stars but $187 for TWO tickets is a bit overpriced. But I would still go again. Everything was impeccably clean and absolutely beautiful. A very nice touch was having employees stationed every so often directing people and answering questions. The shows are definitely worth waiting around for because they are very well done and just take your breath away.... You definitely want to get here early, it's a lot to take in and see. I definitely got the feel of a theme park rather than a culture center though. Overall we were blown away by everything in the park....top notch friendly staff everywhere. BRAVO

Definitely recommend a few days here so you are able to tour each island with a guide and then explore on your own. The guides are wonderful. They call you family and I truly felt like they were part of mine throughout our day. Unfortunately I can't remember our guides name, but we loved and appreciated every second with her. The Luau, dinner and program was a good time and a must when you go. Overall an amazing experience and would love to go again

What a fun place to go! There are a few different choices that you can come here and see. There are shows and then food packages that you can purchase separate or together. The shows are always amazing to see and the dancers are very talented. There are areas to sit around some ponds enjoy checking out the grounds. They had a store on site to purchase gifts before or after the show. These are timed shows, I suggest purchasing tickets before hand so you get good seats. You can walk up and purchase tickets as well but some of the shows maybe full.

This was my favorite thing we did on our trip. It was fun to learn about the different cultures and countries. We loved having our own tour guide, the boat ride, the luau and buffet dinner, and the Breathe of Life Fire Show. Your ticket gets you into the PCC to go see anything you may have missed in the villages for a second day. Wish we had an extra day to go back.

We visited this center on Tuesday, our second day in Oahu. We experienced the Alii Luau Package. I would advise anyone to book at minimum 2-3 months in advance. We arrived and parked to the left in the free parking zone. There is a statue of Hamana Kalili the father of the Shaka you can take a photo with at the front entrance. You are allowed to bring in bottled water. We entered the park with our bar codes which were scanned on our phones. We went to Aotearoa first and learned how to play with the double long handled Poi Maori which requires concentration and hand eye coordination. We learned a few sets which was so much fun! We also watched the cultural presentation which is first come first served and seats are socially distanced. The performers did a great job and included New Zealand men and women performing warrior chants and with Poi Maori and Maori sticks. Afterwards we went to Fiji and toured the chief’s home with detailed explanations of the architecture, furnishings, and etiquette. Afterwards we went into another building and did several routines with the derua which was fun along with learning some words in Fijian. They also have temporary tattoos and an area where you can learn to make coconut oil. They also have a Fijian canoe you can view on display. We then went to the presentation area and were socially distanced for seating. The cultural presentation was amazing! We watched the chief interact with a rival tribe member for his daughter’s hand to form an alliance. We watched Fijian performers sing songs with the band and dance. Also the men of the tribe did a warrior dance and chant which was powerful. Afterwards we were welcomed to take photos with a Fijian performer which we did. My boyfriend was even allowed to hold a warrior weapon in his photo. We felt the most connected to Fiji since they are black just like we are and they felt connected to us as well! Afterwards we went to Tonga where we attempted to ride on a canoe, but we decided to just take a photo at the Tonga sign. At the Samoa presentation Kap discussed Samoan culture with us, cracked and shared a drink from a coconut with a guest in the audience, started a fire with driftwood, and milked a coconut. After the amazing presentation, we watched Kap and another Samoan climb a coconut tree which was amazing! At the end of this, we took a photo with Kap. Kap also had a gallery where he sold his artwork. We went to Tahiti afterwards to witness the Tahitian wedding. Once we reached Tahiti, there was a man there that was cooking coconut bread. He allowed guests to try the bread which was delicious. We were socially distanced with seating and witnessed the beautiful Tahitian wedding which told a story of a dynamic love story through music and dance of the band and wedding dancers. I would advise you get to the activities early to get good seats. We strolled through Hawaii where we didn’t get to really do anything since their cultural presentation had not began. This seemed to be the least engaging village in my opinion. Afterwards we walked to the front and checked in at the for the luau. We were given beautiful lei’s and seated in a large dining area. The luau performances were a beautiful dedication to the story of Queen Liliuokalani along with beautiful songs some of which she composed herself. The luau was very organized in the way they allowed guests to get food with a requirement to wear provided gloves at the stations. The food was delicious and had a wide variety of Hawaiian cuisine. My favorites were the Virgin pina colada pineapple drink, the fresh fish, and the imu pork which were all delicious! Afterwards we had an hour until the Ha breath of life show which we used to relax. We weren’t allowed to take any videos or photos at the show at all. The Ha breath of life show was absolutely amazing! It told a story of a boy who became a man on the Polynesian islands through dance, song, warrior trials, battles and fire performances. I recommend all tourists and locals spend a day at the PCC which is the best attraction/luau on Oahu!

I visited it on Feb 2020. Excellent location to known different cultures, in one place. They offer transportation from Honolulu, at additional cost. Shows are amazing and also food. I personally recommend to buy Ambassador package, that’s include a guide in you language, to don’t miss any detail of your experience.

Amazing! Go for the whole day. The shop at the marketplace before 12:45 which is when the islands in the cultural center open. See the show at every one of the islands do the activity at every one of the islands and definitely stay for the luau floor show. It's a theatrical production of very high level. But watching it is made better from the things you learn about each culture throughout the day.

We visited the Polynesian Cultural Center on Memorial Day. We purchased tickets before arriving in Hawaii. The super ambassador options were sold out, so I purchased Great Buffet tickets. That included access to the islands, the buffet, and the luau show. The show was awesome. The buffet was okay, and certain island shows were really good. I view that as a great stop while in Hawaii.

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. A big plus is that they let you come back for 3 additional days for free so you can see and do other activities. I recommend you pay for the fire dance Hā (Breath of Life) and the Luau for the full experience. Friendly reminder to be there when they open at 1230 so you can spend more time/see more things at the center.

Very well done and worth the trip. Each culture and island was passionately represented and proud to share their heritage. I would recommend this place to anyone - they had really worked to make it a family type place as well so not the "boring" one might normally think of. The only suggestion I can offer is to make sure that your shows match the printed schedule. I twice had tried to go to the Hawaiian language class (I'm a linguist myself and was excited for this), but it didn't happen either time.

It was a very nice day. It was my birthday and all the stuff made me feel good. All the activities are awesome. The energy and stamina of everyone is incredible. I took hula lesson, tattoos, games, best buffet and a perfect closure. The final show is amazing! So cool!

We went on 8/2021 and it was a wonderful way to spend the day! The staff are friendly and welcoming.The buffet variety was decent and worth the price for the convenience. However, the show at the end was absolutely the best reason to come and you definitely need to stay for it! Covid precautions weren’t intrusive and they social distanced our seating appropriately.

Excellent! If you’re looking for a venue for your Luau this is the stop you wanna make. Very educational, hilarious audience interactions & lots of fun. The food was amazing at the Luau! Our guide Nancy (a student) was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and took us where we needed to be right on time. Highly recommend this! Great fun for adults and kids. (Avoid the food trucks outside.. not worth it). This will take an entire day but well worth it!

The Polynesian Cultural Center is an absolute must-visit when you’re in the area. To make the most of your experience, I highly recommend getting a guide. They are incredibly beneficial because they know how to pace things out and are eager to customize your visit based on your preferences. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the rich cultures of the Pacific. During our visit, we had the opportunity to explore and experience all of the cultures, except for one, which I didn’t mind at all. We arrived at around 12:30 PM and decided to participate in the luau, a decision we absolutely don’t regret. The food was a culinary delight with a wide variety of delicious dishes. The luau experience included the iconic fresh flower lei, and the buffet-style dining was a feast for the senses. After indulging in the luau, we stayed for the evening show. While it was entertaining, we did find it a tad lengthy. Perhaps shortening the show could be considered, but this might also have been influenced by the full day we spent exploring the cultural center. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, and I personally plan to return if I have the opportunity to visit again. It’s a place that truly allows you to appreciate and celebrate the rich diversity of Polynesian cultures.

I have always wanted to bring my family to the Polynesian Cultural Center so this was a greatoment for all of us. The place looks different from what I remember 18yrs ago more compact lots of newer buildings crowding in open spaces and more food trucks. The Night was completely different but the way the story connects all the islands is wonderful. I love the energy and effort the students put into their performance they did outstanding. All in all it's one of the best places I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to meet culture, people and learn from them but Mostly also support a great course that allows students to earn while they study abroad.

It was a nice experience for a family trip. You can easily spend your whole day, AND easily night, here at this place. You can purchase the ticket ahead of time, which include admission to the main area that demonstrate the various Polynesian islands and their cultures. Lots of activities for the whole family. You can choose to include the buffet and the show, which both of them are exceptional. A must have in my opinion.

Make it a day trip! LOTS to do, my only complaint is we didn’t spend full day. Very ethnic, lots to learn, staff was SO helpful and friendly! Good spot to find souvenirs. The show was Broadway quality! Much more than I expected. It was done in such an amazing way that made the audience feel so’part’ of the experience! Definitely will put on list for next trip to Hawaii!

There is a lot to see and do here. Definitely not enough time in one visit to do everything. I would recommend downloading the app and plan ahead what you'd like to do/see. The presentations and hands on activities were great.

Did the buffet package, which ended up being really good value. The islands had so much to do that we only saw maybe a quarter of what's available, the buffet was great, and the show at the end was fantastic! We also paid for transportation round trip, and our bus driver for the first leg was very informative and funny too. The staff (the majority of which are students at the University nearby) were very kind, attentive, and passionate about showing everyone a good time. All in all, an easy 5 stars and highly recommended for anyone.

An awesome cultural experience. Would highly recommend spending at least half a day here to take your time through all the villages. You can look through the buildings and participate in the activities from the different islands. There are heaps of friendly staff members to help you plan your experience to get the most out of it. We saw some performances and did hula dancing, weaving, spear throwing and tried some traditional foods. Definitely worth visiting.

It was a great experience ever. I wish they opened earlier so we could have more time to learn about the different cultures do all the activities. The buffet was huge and so good. All the food there were amazing.

We took a group guided tour with my 3.5 year old daughter. Overall it was a good experience learning about Polynesian all the islands and culture. The tour guide explained that most of the people working at the center are on scholarship from the university paid for by our admission fees. All the people working here are so friendly and kind and it makes the experience something special. There are many activities but it’s not for everyone. Depends what you are looking for in an activity. Learning about culture is a great way to understand other people though. It was a long day as we had to drive over 1 hour from Waikiki each way. And the Ha breath of life show ends at 9pm with the days activities beginning around 12:30. It’s a long day for kids. My daughter didn’t last to the end. She only saw 15 min of the 90 min ha breath of life show.

An amazing experience! We went all out and had our own private tour for the day. It was well worth it. We were pampered and felt very special. We learned so much and made incredible memories.

The canoe ride was enjoyable. The shows in the different villages were fun and refreshing! The tour to the different villages were just okay. We did not do the buffet because it will get too expensive. We ate at the food trucks instead, and that was good. The Ha: Breath of Life show was spectacular and a wonderful treat to end the your day at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

The workers are very friendly, helpful and informative. They have captured their heritage and gave us the opportunity to experience life as they do on the many islands. It was fun, informative and very enjoyable. Canoe rides, activities, dance and more. The good at the luau is fresh, local and delicious allowing us to try their local food. And the absolute highlight is the show Ha'! The actors and actresses are very talented and energetic. I will definately be back!

10/10 highly recommend. Even if you don’t buy the luau experience your honestly getting a lot for what your paying for. Dinner was delicious. For the show there really isn’t a bad seat in the audience. When we visited the prime minister of Tonga was also visiting… that was cool to see I guess. Would visit again if I ever come back

Highly recommended, The Polynesian Cultural Center is certainly a most wonderful experience. The family had an amazing time not only learning about the cultural, mostly we enjoyed the people. You could see that all the participants at the center took pride in the works they were doing. The emotional pact was much like that of Disney. Everyone was involved in every aspect. The center was very clean, the landscaping was carefully manicured and each learning center as I call them was an enlightening moment. My favorite was Fiji and Tonga. I love hearing the beat of the drums and singing and dancing with the crew. The grand finally show was spectacular and certainly is worth watching. I highly recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also, the food at the Gateway Buffet was great!!! Wonderful!!!

The grounds are beautiful and our tour guide was so sweet the whole day! She is a local college student but originally from California and recently studied in Brazil. She was so nice and even offered to take our pics over and over. Such a good time. She asked us what activities we were most interested in and made sure we were able to do them. James at the Luau was amazing! He went above and beyond servicing us. I wish others got to experience his joy but I’m so happy we were able to! Such a sweet kind soul and made the luau worthwhile.