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Polynesian Cultural Center

55-370 Kamehameah Hwy., Laie, Oahu, HI 96762
1-800-367-7060
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Laie
4.0 of 5 stars 1039 Reviews
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Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: One of the top Hawaii attractions includes the Polynesian Cultural Center, which features a 42-acre facility on the North Shore of Oahu. Founded in...... more » Owner description: One of the top Hawaii attractions includes the Polynesian Cultural Center, which features a 42-acre facility on the North Shore of Oahu. Founded in 1963, the nonprofit Center was created so that the students of nearby Brigham Young University Hawaii could work their way through college by sharing their island heritage with visitors. The students come from an area that covers approximately 12 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. « less
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omgjsc
West Palm Beach, Florida
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

All the Polynesian people are represented here. The staff is made up of students attending this school. They "work" in the country they are originally from. Fun, educational experience for all. The admission fee helps to pay for their education. Win Win situation. More

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Takeuswu
San Diego, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

I was reluctant to go to the PCC when we arrived and saw the admission price (this was not a destination we sought out, but a spontaneous stop on our drive along the North Shore). I assumed it was going to be a cheesy, poor man's Polynesian Disneyland. Maybe the low expectations helped, but we were very pleasantly surprised at... More

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genelle w
Metlakatla, Alaska
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27 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

This is an a day trip, you can take bus or drive. The drive is lovely, we really like to go that way. there is lots of parking and all kinds of other attractions in that area. You should plan ahead and get tickets to the entire show, plan to participate in the hula dancing, go to the buffet it... More

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ipudah
Honolulu, Hawaii
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

This is an experience everyone should see. The culture, the history and the way the performance is done, is classic. Iv'e gone and taken many friends to see this attraction, when they return for a visit, this is on our list of things to see. More

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HClon
London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW
1
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Whilst there were some elements to this place that were interesting such as the fire making and watching the hake dance, overall the level of activities does not fit the amount of time you are expected to stay there. I paid to get the coach there from waikiki which wasn't worth the money because i left early and had to... More

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J D W
Papillion, Nebraska
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW
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We traveled to the Polynesian Cultural Center on a bus guided by Kali, a young man from Fiji. He told us of the lands and culture of the polynesian islands, and explained that we were not merely guests, but family. We took the tour of the facility, and our 'family' group had a wonderful time learning from him. We also... More

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RobertZanzerkia
Nashua, New Hampshire
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21 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
2
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We loved this place. Best in our whole trip. They have cultural shows for each island. They involve guests and some shows were very very funny. The boat parade was very good. Then the luau was good (food was good, not great). The night show "Ha! breath of life" is excellent. Wish we had more time at this place to... More

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TerryinVA
Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
1
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Unless you are old, tea toddler, and have more money than time, just don't do the luau here. The food is simply not very good, yet expensive. And no alcohol, which you can't find on their website (unless you infer that it is part of the Mormon-owned conspiracy). JUST GO TO THE SHOW AND ENJOY WALKING AROUND THE CENTER. SHOW... More

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oceanscape
England
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9 reviews
14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
3
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We went to the 5pm luau and then watched the "HA: Breath of Life" show after. Avoid the luau - it was awful! You have to share tables with strangers and the show is cheesy, cheap and nasty. We didn't enjoy it. The food is absolutely awful. Didn't expect gourmet cuisine but cold chicken and gelatine noodles was not up... More

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holiday_traveller904
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

If you want Polynesian Culture then this is NOT the place to get it. While it does have people from all over the Pacific Nations it shows just a small amount of their culture and nothing like what you would expect!! We got conned into paying an extra $20 for a tour guide as we were told that we would... More

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