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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 1196 Reviews
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Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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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Perth
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The luau dinner we selected was the more traditional food which was okay but someone in our group make the comment that they felt like they had just been to Hawaiian sizzler. I had read the ha' show was very Lion King which it was a bit. The begining of the show was a little light on but it got... More

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Lorain, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Selected the ambassador package which had its good points. Offered a lunch buffet for $15 each when we got there as we knew food prices were going to be high. Went to get seconds but food was now limited and they did not give you much time to eat (Okay I guess since we were having the evening buffet too.)... More

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McMinnville, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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If going on your own have plenty of time, takes and hour to get there and shows run about every half hour, so plan your attack on what is important for you to see. If staying on Oahu for more than 3 days look into the Go Oahu card. This is a prepaid card for more than 39 attractions on... More

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Simi Valley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We did the Ambassador package with a shuttle service from our hotel. The shuttle service was so convenient and the driver (Henry) gave fun tidbits of history and sightseeing on the way. I was sketchy about being a part of a tour, but cousin Mike guided us to so much fun shows and activities that I feel like had we... More

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dubbo
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012
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this theme park is run by a loal church to provide work for it's university, So if you have kids around school age this is a an absoult must . woth lots of colour and uni students doing there best to entertain. If youre are looking for an acholic coktail this is not the place for you. the evening show... More

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Nashville, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Polynesian Cultural Center was one of our favorite attractions on Oahu (second only to seeing the USS Arizona). “Ha: Breath of Life” is by far one of the best shows that we've ever seen. The entire complex is a full day event – don’t cut it short. Unless you have small children to consider, plan to experience all that PCC... More

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Elk Ridge, Utah, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

A great way to get a taste of many Polynesian cultures without the expense of traveling to each place. The Samoa, Tahiti, and Aotearoa (New Zealand) shows were my favorite, but I loved all of them. We would have liked to return and spend another day, but just didn't have the time. The "Breath of Life" show was excellent, too!

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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A great place of culture and entertainment highly recommended, I been to Hawaii close to 10 times and never when to this place until last year. I was impressed and would recommend this to anyone visiting Hawaii.

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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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 20 May 2012

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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