KeepCalmBearOn Posted August 23, 2022 #26 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Waikiki has a new luau, the Queen's Luau at the International Marketplace. It is getting good reviews and is certainly easy. https://queenswaikikiluau.com/authentic-luau/ If you have a DOD connection, the Hale Koa Luau in Waikiki is great. https://www.halekoa.com/experiences/events/hale-koa-luau Close to Waikiki and very good is Experience Nutridge. https://www.experiencenutridge.com/ I would choose one of these three over Paradise Cove, Chief's Luau, Toa Luau (Waimea Valley) or Ka Moana Luau on convenience, if nothing else. Germaine's has slipped from where it once was and the 'Aha'aina at the Royal Hawaiian is too formal. The only luau I'd leave the Waikiki area for during a cruise trip is the PCC if I was going to the PCC to see everything else. I would not make the trip to PCC, just for the luau. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted August 23, 2022 #27 Share Posted August 23, 2022 One more. The old Hilton Hawaiian Village luau used to be great, but then they build a parking garage where the luau grounds used to be and they moved the luau to the top of the parking garage. Not a slick move. But past Covid they got the message and moved the luau back to a grassy area in the resort. I've heard zero feedback about it, but it is another one in Waikiki and convenience counts for a lot. https://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/luau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted September 19, 2022 #28 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 8/23/2022 at 12:10 AM, scottca075 said: Waikiki has a new luau, the Queen's Luau at the International Marketplace. It is getting good reviews and is certainly easy. https://queenswaikikiluau.com/authentic-luau/ If you have a DOD connection, the Hale Koa Luau in Waikiki is great. https://www.halekoa.com/experiences/events/hale-koa-luau Close to Waikiki and very good is Experience Nutridge. https://www.experiencenutridge.com/ I would choose one of these three over Paradise Cove, Chief's Luau, Toa Luau (Waimea Valley) or Ka Moana Luau on convenience, if nothing else. Germaine's has slipped from where it once was and the 'Aha'aina at the Royal Hawaiian is too formal. The only luau I'd leave the Waikiki area for during a cruise trip is the PCC if I was going to the PCC to see everything else. I would not make the trip to PCC, just for the luau. How far is the Queen's Laua from the port? Thanks. Great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERNLYN Posted September 19, 2022 #29 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Don't look like they roast a whole pig, but seems to be one of the most economical luaus on all the islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 19, 2022 #30 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, OC PAT said: How far is the Queen's Laua from the port? Thanks. Great info. The Queen's Luau at the International Market Place is in the middle of Waikiki so less than 4 miles from either cruise terminal. https://queenswaikikiluau.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ref611 Posted March 10, 2023 #31 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Anyone with a review of the PCC Luau after attending Planning on going end of March 2023 TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted March 10, 2023 #32 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Ref611 said: Anyone with a review of the PCC Luau after attending Planning on going end of March 2023 TIA Are you going to the PCC and tour around and then staying for the luau? I probably would not drive out just for the luau. What I would do is tour PCC, eat dinner at the Hukilau Marketplace at PCC and just pay for the show, without the luau dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mooline Posted March 12, 2023 #33 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Related question (I hope...) I've heard that it gets cool in the evening and a sweater isn't a bad idea for a luau - is this true? I'm specifically asking about mid- June but others may wonder about different times of the year. And specifically for you, Scottca075, since Nutridge is in a higher elevation, I assume the evening is quite likely to be cool there? (We're from FL so "cool" means low 60's and below... That may be a heat wave to others! 🙂 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted March 12, 2023 #34 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, mooline said: Related question (I hope...) I've heard that it gets cool in the evening and a sweater isn't a bad idea for a luau - is this true? I'm specifically asking about mid- June but others may wonder about different times of the year. And specifically for you, Scottca075, since Nutridge is in a higher elevation, I assume the evening is quite likely to be cool there? (We're from FL so "cool" means low 60's and below... That may be a heat wave to others! 🙂 ) It does get "cool", meaning mid 60's in Winter, but in Summer (mid June to mid October) the temperature seldom dips below 70°, more like 75° for an overnight low, especially at the height of Summer. BUT, I'd still take a sweater/sweatshirt since when the temp drops from 86° to 72°, even 72° feels cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mooline Posted March 12, 2023 #35 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Thanks, Scott! We're excited for Nutridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare carohs Posted March 29, 2023 #36 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Anyone have any thoughts on doing a day at PCC post cruise vs booking luau kalamaku in Kauai as an excursion on POA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ref611 Posted March 29, 2023 #37 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, carohs said: Anyone have any thoughts on doing a day at PCC post cruise vs booking luau kalamaku in Kauai as an excursion on POA? Doing PCC and luau pre cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93yearsyoung Posted April 26, 2023 #38 Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 10:41 AM, carohs said: Anyone have any thoughts on doing a day at PCC post cruise vs booking luau kalamaku in Kauai as an excursion on POA? I would do a luau outside of cruise and excursion time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted May 7, 2023 #39 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Just very concerned about missing the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted May 8, 2023 #40 Share Posted May 8, 2023 7 hours ago, floridababa said: Just very concerned about missing the ship What time does the ship sail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted May 10, 2023 #41 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 10:36 PM, scottca075 said: What time does the ship sail? It leaves at 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted May 10, 2023 #42 Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, floridababa said: It leaves at 11 Any of the luaus in Waikiki will be done around 8:30PM and cabs are easy to get. You can literally walk to the Ka Moana Luau from Pier 2. https://goo.gl/maps/cRp3oiGE9vAnSkee9 Going to Experience Nutridge, you be back well before sailing too. https://experiencenutridge.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted May 10, 2023 #43 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare carohs Posted May 10, 2023 #44 Share Posted May 10, 2023 For those who have done PCC, I'm seeing that there's a Luau during dinner option and the Ha: Breath of Life show after. Two shows in one night seems like a lot, plus DS and DD won't eat if they're distracted. Are we missing a lot if we don't do the Ali'i package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted May 11, 2023 #45 Share Posted May 11, 2023 5 hours ago, carohs said: For those who have done PCC, I'm seeing that there's a Luau during dinner option and the Ha: Breath of Life show after. Two shows in one night seems like a lot, plus DS and DD won't eat if they're distracted. Are we missing a lot if we don't do the Ali'i package? We skipped the luau. The Gateway Buffet & HA show package was enough for us. Or just do the Island/HA package and graze around the Market Place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare georgiacat Posted May 17, 2023 Author #46 Share Posted May 17, 2023 There are a lot of options with PCC. We did the luau with show and the HA, Breath of Life show last week. We were finished by 9 pm with everything. Back to hotel by 10:30 by bus provided by PCC. We chose to use their transportation option instead of renting a car. If you do not stay for HA, you will be finished earlier, about 6:30 pm. The food at the Aloha luau was delicious. The show was great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D & S Posted June 13, 2023 #47 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Queens Laua was mentioned. We have never been to a laua before so questions: We are both picky eaters!! Can you pick the items off the menu that you want or are you served everything in a box? Also, I noticed there are separate prices for front row, middle row and back row-- Does it really make a difference? Thanks for all the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mooline Posted June 23, 2023 #48 Share Posted June 23, 2023 We're in Hawaii, on the Pride of America right now, so I’m able to give a legit review of several experiences including a Honolulu luau. Experience Nutridge is everything that’s been posted here and more! Six of us ranging in age from 6 to 70 had a fantastic time! We opted for the luau provided transportation and the van was right on time at our pickup point very close to our hotel. There is a distinct family feel, aided by the relatively small number of guests, 80 or so. The performances were all very educational, beautiful and fun. There were activities before dinner… leaf bracelet making, henna tattoos, spear throwing, and Hawaiian bowling. We had hula lessons as well! There was ample time to wander the breathtakingly beautiful grounds. The food was outstanding and "seconds" were provided. Everything was authentic Hawaiian, including roast pig, chicken, taro-wrapped purple sweet potatoes, and more. We were SO impressed that the staff took time at the end for special recognition of veterans and active military in the audience. And, remarkably, there was absolutely zero pitch, overt or subtle, for tips.It truly felt like a wonderful dinner and socializing time with a large extended family! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted June 24, 2023 #49 Share Posted June 24, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 9:15 PM, D & S said: Queens Laua was mentioned. We have never been to a laua before so questions: We are both picky eaters!! Can you pick the items off the menu that you want or are you served everything in a box? Also, I noticed there are separate prices for front row, middle row and back row-- Does it really make a difference? Thanks for all the info If you are picky eaters, I'd pick a buffet, not a dinner where you are served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted July 5, 2023 #50 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 6/23/2023 at 11:15 AM, mooline said: We're in Hawaii, on the Pride of America right now, so I’m able to give a legit review of several experiences including a Honolulu luau. Experience Nutridge is everything that’s been posted here and more! Six of us ranging in age from 6 to 70 had a fantastic time! We opted for the luau provided transportation and the van was right on time at our pickup point very close to our hotel. There is a distinct family feel, aided by the relatively small number of guests, 80 or so. What time did you get dropped off at the end of the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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