USA · LUAU EXPERIENCES
Good luau experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina offers sunset beach show, Mai Tai greeting, Hawaiian and Polynesian performances, and dinner with optional Waikiki pickup.
“The bus arrived to pick us up over forty five minutes after the stated pickup time. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour on our way to the luau site. The guide said that the delay was due to the usual Friday night traffic. We arrived at the Paradise Cove luau oRead more”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: flower lei welcome, Waimea Falls hike and swim, kava ceremony, feast, and Polynesian dance show.
“This was an amazing experience. All the staff were warm and friendly offering a top tier experience. The food was great even giving us seconds if wanted. The show was fantastic! Highlighting the different peoples of Polynesia.”
Chief’s Luau at Wet ’n’ Wild Oahu mixes an interactive Polynesian show, lei welcome from Chief Sielu, and a hearty Hawaiian feast.
“Such a fun and immersive way to learn about Hawaiian Polynesian Islander culture not only were you learning but a true admiration from the people and the beauty and the food 10 out of 10 experience my almost 2-year-old loved the fire dancing, and the hula. Great MC and great core family values.”
Mauka Warriors Luau on Oahu brings the Battle of Kipapa to life with an all-you-can-eat feast, hands-on culture, and fire-knife dancing.
“Fabulous luau and experience. Worth the upgrade to the highest level to sit up front. Get there early to enjoy all the activities. Food was great, drinks were good. The show was amazing.”
Polynesian Fire Luau in Myrtle Beach combines a lei greeting, buffet dinner, live Polynesian music, and a Samoan fire-knife finale in about 2 hours.
“Excellent show, friendly staff, good food. It was a good price for all the food and entertainment that was included.”
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation, with buffet dinner, open bar, and a high-energy Polynesian show with fire poi and live drumming.
“We went with family age 3 to 72. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks, missing only a chance to try Poi. The dancing, costumes and entertainment were top notch. Our 3 year old was dancing the hula in the aisle. He totally understood the story being told. It was a wonderful night.”
Te Au Moana Luau at Wailea Beach Marriott: Polynesian dance, fire knife finale, and a three-course tableside dinner in Maui.
“My wife and I booked this for or first Luau & might I say I’m glad we did! Everything was amazing and very insightful, 1 of my favorite events on Maui!”
Oceanfront Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower blends hands-on Hawaiian activities, an island-style buffet, and a high-energy Polynesian fire dance show.
“Pay for a good seat. We sat at a white table behind a black table and still had a hard time seeing. Thankful for our selfie stick”
Oceanfront sunset luau in Maui with a roast-pig imu ceremony, Polynesian dance show, buffet dinner, and optional VIP front seating.
“This was a fun filled evening. Entertainment intertwined with history, culture and fun. The band was amazing for a local entertainment group. Great voices and great mix of music for all ages pre-show. The authenticity of the performers, costumes, dances lends a variety to the Hawaiian heritage and it was nice to see they had all ages and sizes of performers. The buffet dinner had a great selection of locally prepared foods for a Hawaiian luau styling. Our server Warren was the best he made certain our drinks were full and the choices are surprisingly quite a few for all tastes and any of the alcoholic drinks can be provided…”
Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei is an intimate 2 to 3 hour Maui show with buffet dinner, open bar, and Polynesian dance plus fire.
“The food was very good. The show was ok but the location was a little small.........................”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower on Oahu pairs a farm-to-table buffet, hands-on Polynesian activities, and the Sword of Fire finale.
“food was delicious, everyone did great conveying the history. I felt like I learned a lot and still had so much fun.”
Kauai’s Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation pairs a buffet dinner, lei greeting, craft fair, and a 45-minute Tahiti-to-Kauai show with fire.
“Valuable experience in terms of quality food, drink, and service and learning about local culture, tradition, and culture. The show was fun and exciting, but more astute and open-minded visitors will be inspired and educated by the entire experience.”
Enjoy a Kauai luau at Kilohana Plantation with lei greeting, open bar, a local buffet, craft fair, imu reveal, and the Kalamaku show.
“Absolutely wonderful night great hospitality, lovely food and fabulous show.”
A sunset luau at Royal Kona Resort with an included Hawaiian dinner and a full stage show, best for first-timers and food lovers on the Big Island.
“It definitely was less than what I expected. We hoped to see more than just the few dancers, and better food.”
Island Breeze Luau in Kona mixes a seaside Hawaiian luau, big buffet dinner, and Polynesian storytelling from Fiji to Samoa, all in 2 to 3 hours.
“Entertaining and delicious! We had a.n infant and 3 year old with us and they were very accommodating.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
