The location if this event is about an hour away from Waikiki so plan accordingly. We have purchased VIP tickets for this even which included Leis, 3 drinks and a VIP seating. The activities before the dinner were interesting and entertaining. The host cousin Cici did a great job emceeing the show, she was funny, witty, engaged the audience and was pleasant all around. You could tell she is enjoying her job. The food was individually served, banquet style, which is a different format from before COVID, but we found it more preferrable as you did not have to stand in the line of a buffet, it was well executed. This company came into existence right before COVID came upon all of us and they had to work hard through challenges to make this business work. The show was informative and entertaining. Dances and costumes were fun.
There are a few things we have for suggestions. These are not negative comments, but something to consider of improving.
VIP tickets cost more, but it did not feel like VIP. We parked in the standard parking lot and walked through the darkness on the way back with limited lighting. There should be reserved spots for VIP ticket holders in the parking lot by the building with clear markings for direction to it. Everyone received leis, so again it did not feel special. Perhaps you can offer different leis. VIP seating was on par of any other table. The set up for tables for ALL attendees was great so there were unobstructed views of the stage. Perhaps you eliminate the VIP tickets all together as they do not provide any additional value or make VIP ticket holders feel a bit more special. Standard tickets are just fine.
Response from Host
Sep 2022
Aloha and mahalo for this review! We're glad to hear that you enjoye the luau. We appreciate the recommendations, we'll surely forward this to the team. Hopefully we'd get to see you again soon! Mahalo!