The first thing the Polynesian Cultural Center should teach its visitors is how to say "rip-off" in Tongan, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Ekateroan and Samoan. The tip-off is the $6 parking fee. Even the slick Dole Plantation across the island doesn't do that. The basic admission is steep --$46 -- and don't let yourself be upsold to a $13 all-you-can-eat buffet.The ticket-seller... more

Having just sunk good money and precious vacation time attending a Luau and show at the Mormon-run Polynesian Cultural Center, I wanted to post a warning to others. We were told to go to the cultural center for the most authentic Luau experience in Hawaii. We would have never gone if we had known the entertainment contained more Christmas songs... more

While we read many sort of mixed reviews, this was on my list to see anyway - I have always wanted to see the PCC and temple near by. Our experience was overall very good, in fact, had it been maybe a busier day - the villages didn't seem to all be 'on' it would have received a 5 from... more

Yes, this attraction is touristy and theme park-like, but it is educational as well and that makes it worth a visit. It rained on and off the day we were there so we didn't get to enjoy all the activities, but we still saw quite a bit. Visiting the different country pavilions is very enjoyable. My daughter really liked playing... more

There were four of us that went to this attraction on the 3rd day of our vacation. I enjoyed leasurely walking around the different exhibits. I think the most fun myself, my husband, my daughter, and her husband had was trying to learn how to play the ukulele. We sounded horrible but we had a fun time doing it. We... more

I have enjoyed my day there as there's so much to see, do and learn. Be sure you go there as early as possible and enjoy the full day. The evening show is also very well done and worth watching. more

Just the final show for the night ("Ha") was worth the admission price. We chose the "Ambassador" package and it was perfect for us. Get there early and spend the whole day with the included guided tour of the various cultural centers. The dinner buffet (luau) is great and the first poi I ever tasted that I liked! Cousin Eddy... more

This was our second visit to PCC, the first being 32 years ago. This visit was much less enjoyable. We paid for an Ambassador Package and felt it was not worth the extra money. First, we had to wait for them to start the canoe parade while they hawked ice cream for $5 a cup before they began the show.... more

This place is about an hour away from Waikiki and hubby and I wanted to experience the much talked about Culture Center. It was a disappointment at the least. There was barely anything excited either the hubby or me, and we tried to make the most of being there. The cultural presentations were more like a show with a huge... more