The Polynesian Cultural Center is located in Laie on the scenic north shore of Oahu and is open from 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM daily except Sundays. For the best PCC experience, arrive before 1:30 PM. The seven cultural villages close at 6:00 pm.

The Center as a nonprofit entity dedicated to helping preserve the cultural heritage of Polynesia while providing jobs and scholarships for hundreds of students at the adjoining Brigham Young University-Hawaii campus.

Horizons! - The Night Show!

"Horizons," the largest Polynesian revue of song and dance in the world, features over 100 native performers from all corners of the Pacific. Dressed in native attire, Polynesians share their histories, traditions and spirit in the same way their ancestors did for centuries.

A Celebration of Polynesian Discovery" -- a 90-minute evening extravaganza -- is the highlight of the Polynesian Cultural Center experience. This famous production is the largest Polynesian revue in the world. The Center also stages daily its "Pageant of the Long Canoes," the Ali'i Luau dinner buffet, complete with imu (underground pit made to roast pigs) ceremony and "hapa-haole" entertainment, and other special events.

The Center's spectacular evening show, "Horizons! A Celebration of Polynesian Discovery," is staged in the Pacific Theater, a 2,770-seat amphitheater with fiery volcanoes, brilliant fountains, multilevel stages and numerous special effects. The Pacific Theater has state of the art electronic lighting and sound equipment.

Special Features
The Polynesian Cultural Center features seven Polynesian "islands" in a beautifully landscaped, 42-acre setting representing Samoa, New Zealand (Aotearoa), Fiji, Hawaii, Tahiti, the Marquesas and Tonga. A man-made freshwater lagoon winds throughout the Center.

The Center's Gateway Restaurant comfortably seats about 1,000 diners and is the largest restaurant in the South Pacific. separate fine-dining buffet restaurant, the Ambassador, is also available for guests that purchase the all-inclusive, upscale Ambassador Passport package.

The Center's exciting Rainbows of Polynesia Canoe Pageant show is performed daily on the main lagoon. This waterborne introduction to the multitalented youth of Polynesia gives a glimpse of the beautiful colors and personalities of the islands with original music, narration, songs and dances.

In its presentation of Polynesian cultures, the Cultural Center highlights the dignity of the Polynesian people; their great sense of adventure and discovery; the prestige of their cultures; and their uniqueness and ethnicity.

Every visitor will experience an extensive Polynesian tour which would otherwise cost upwards of $10,000 were they to actually travel to these far flung islands. The Polynesian Cultural Center is the only place in the world guests can experience all seven Polynesian islands for as little as $39 in one day.

The Center's Treasures of Polynesia plaza sells a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, and authentic Polynesian handicrafts made at the Center or imported from the South Pacific.

Never a dull spear, or moment

Enjoy a restful canoe ride through the island villages in between your other activities at the Center. Dine on American or Pacific fare in one of three restaurants or our native snack bar when your stomach starts to growl. Pause to enjoy the manicured gardens and fragrant flowers. And take in the colorful canoe pageant that occurs each afternoon on our tropical lagoon. A free guided tour of Laie is also available. The motorized trolley explores interesting local venues, including the dramatic Hawaii temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the nearby BYU-Hawaii campus.

Native Handicraft shopping galleries

Several different shopping galleries afford you the opportunity to purchase native handicrafts and carvings, plus Polynesian jewelry, apparel, art, videos, CD's and more. "Treasures of Polynesia," the Center's IMAX Polynesia Gallery and "Shop Polynesia" offer an ample selection of souvenirs by which to remember your visit to the islands. To request a copy of our latest product catalog, please call: 800-264-8873

Academy-Award nominated IMAX^TM Film

"The Living Sea," a breathtaking ride across and under the ocean with music by Grammy-winning Sting and narration by Meryl Streep, is shown several times daily on the Center's 65-foot tall IMAX^TM screen. Also shown is "Polynesisn Odyssey," a dramatic re-creation of the discovery of the islands of Polynesia.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the scenic north shore of Oahu. From Waikiki take the H-1 freeway west (away from Diamond Head) until reaching the Likelike Highway. Exit H-1 onto the Likelike Highway (toward the mountains) and stay on the Likelike until passing through the tunnel and emerging on the windward side of the island. Exit Likelike and take Kahekili Highway north and west until arriving in Laie ( hint: the Kahekili Highway becomes the Kamehameha Highway after Kaneohe).

You'll see the Polynesian Cultural Center on your left (toward the mountains) as you enter Laie. The Polynesian Cultural Center is located next to Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus and the Hawaiian Temple. Enroute to Laie you will pass such sights as the Chinaman's Hat and Kualoa Ranch.