The 4 Polynesian Cultural Center Tours Worth Planning Around

1.Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $103Our pick

Spend about six hours at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, exploring villages representing Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, the Marquesas and Fiji. Try activities such as ukulele lessons and spear throwing, and catch cultural presentations and the Huki canoe pageant. The $103.50 ticket includes a three-day village pass, but not dinner or the evening Ha: Breath of Life show.

“We loved it, we had to go back the next day as we wanted to see and experience everything! An amazing place, everybody was so helpful and friendly too. We just wished the weather was better, it rained the whole time we were there, but we bought three rain ponchos and carried on I think it would be great if unberellas were loaned at the entrance and handed back in as you exit”

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2.Polynesian Cultural Center: Gateway Buffet Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $172

Spend an afternoon exploring six Polynesian island villages, with hands-on activities, demonstrations, performances, and a lagoon canoe ride. The Gateway Buffet adds live music and island-inspired food, followed by silver-level seating for HĀ: Breath of Life, a large evening production with more than 100 performers. Transportation and a tour guide are not included.

“This is a whole day experience, rich cultural shows and a good way to learn about Hawaii. We enjoyed the different presentation and the food was great.”

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3.Polynesian Cultural Center Island Villages Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 5 hours · from $103

Spend up to five hours exploring six island villages at the Polynesian Cultural Center: Hawaii, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Samoa. You can watch cultural presentations, try games and crafts, and take part in activities such as canoe paddling, spear throwing and coconut opening. Admission covers the villages only, not transportation, food and drink, luaus or other shows.

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4.Best of Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $271

Spend about 10 hours visiting Pearl Harbor, taking the boat to the USS Arizona Memorial, stopping at a macadamia nut outlet, and exploring Pacific Island villages and performances at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Waikiki transport, admission and lunch are included. The early start and limited time at each site make this a practical sampler, not a leisurely visit.

“Anson was so nice and knowledgeable about the history of Oahu. He was always present when we had questions. He also drove us to the hotel it was so nice of him to do so. Which added to the experience that we will never forget as a family. Also the office staff was very attentive in getting confirmed for the day. Thank you Anson and crew.”

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