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Polynesian Cultural Center

55-370 Kamehameah Hwy., Laie, Oahu, HI 96762
1-800-367-7060
As featured in Honolulu for young kids
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Laie
4.0 of 5 stars 1188 Reviews
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Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Fee: Yes
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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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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If you ever leave your hotel in Oahu, a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Centre (PCC) is a must. No first visit to the island is complete without it. If it is your first time in Oahu, I recommend taking a tour of the island and the Ambassador Package from the PCC. This way you will be able to travel... More

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Fairmont WV
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

I had purchased tickets in advance online. They were having a special where dining was included with the purchase of admission and the breath of life show. Once there, we decided to do the luau, so we upgraded at a cost of $80. Bad choice. I expected a typical luau with fire and such, the only thing I considered typical... More

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Seattle, WA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Still the best tourist attraction on the islands! Polynesian Cultural Center is a full day excursion, so don't try to do it in a couple of hours. I've gone to PCC many times over the years (since I was a child) and it's good to see that it still does a fantastic job of presenting the cultures of the many... More

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Bayfield, Wisconsin
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

We enjoyed the tour, and shows, wished we had more time. Even though we had a quide and were in the premium area, we missed some things we wanted to see. We will make sure to have more time, the next time we go there. The side tour to the Mormon temple was interesting. Had no idea the Mormons had... More

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Bronx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Polynesian cultural center is a must! There are a bunch of different villages and performances held at each one 2-3 times a day. We spent the day viewing the performances and did not get a chance to browse the villages much, but had a awesome time. The entertainment staff at each village was great, lots of fun and jokes but... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We went to the PCC yesterday with the whole family. We opted for the Super Ambassador package. Make sure you do this because the extra $100 you spend not only goes to help out with the students scholarships, but it also gets you front row seating to the show in the evening. This was great because not only do you... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

fun day out. lots to see and very informative. had the buffet dinner which was ok not great. go as soon as it opens or you will miss out on some of the shows. More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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We visited the PCC on the recommendation of two Americans we met on a cruise to the Hawaiin Islands, and elected to follow their recommendation and pass on Pearl Harbour to do it. after a quick tour of the Island including a brief stop on North Shore (where the waves were nothing short of awesome to a non-surfer) we arrived... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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An entertaining day enjoyed by all the family. The evening show left the kids breathless. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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Be careful which tour you take. I would recommend an early start and later finish if you want to do one of the Luau packages. They are well worth the money but , if you go later in the day (i.e after 11 am) you don;t have time to see the whole group of islands. More

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