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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular luau shows & dinners on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
Paradise Cove Luau in Oahu pairs a Mai Tai welcome, imu ceremony, and Polynesian show with sunset ocean views and Hawaiian-style dinner.
Most Popular“The Luau itself was very good.. beautiful setting, great food and entertainment. We only went for the basic package, but were very happy with what we got for our money.. Our only disappointment was having to wait an hour for pick up!.. other people waiting with us had been given a later pick up time..…”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei welcome, Waimea Falls swim, kava and umu, Polynesian dinner show with fire knife dancing.
“Good food and fun show. Costumes were well done. Drummers were awesome. Fire dancer was a world champion and very good. Wear bug repellent!”
Chief’s Luau is a 3-hour Oahu show with Chief Sielu, lei greeting, headband weaving, a Polynesian stage show, and a Hawaiian buffet in Kapolei.
“This luau is THE best! So much fun, very interactive! Our group participated in all the interactive opportunities throughout the luau. We made a lot of great memories. Highly recommended!!”
Mauka Warriors Luau in Honolulu with an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hands-on workshops, and fire-knife dancing set at Kipapa.
“Very entertaining and buffet line very fast, you can tell it’s not there first time,from start to finish A ++ !!!”
Waikiki luau buffet at Royal Hawaiian Center with Rock-a-Hula show, roasted pig feast, Mai Tai, fire-knife dancing, and meet-greet.
“We're vegan, so your mileage may vary, but at least we thought the food was decent or better, depending on what we are talking about (the pineapple was shockingly mediocre, but the lime tofu poke was pretty good), not that there were a ton of options for us, but I was able to fill up.…”
Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower mixes hands-on Hawaiian activities, an island buffet, and Polynesian fire knife dancing near the harbor.
“Worst luau ever do not book! Not authentic at all. This was literally set up in a parking lot by a marina. Not on the beach, they don’t show you how the pig is cooked, and there is nothing authentic about it. And within the first 45 min they must’ve asked for a 5-star review…”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower on Oahu: oceanfront farm-to-table buffet, cultural activities, and a 150-minute Polynesian show.
“Our first Luau and I must say it was an AMAZING experience! Loved the walkthrough of the Polyensian history and culture.. Learned some important facts about the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and culture. Would definitely highly recommend!!”
Germaine’s Luau in Kapolei blends a beachside Polynesian show with an included dinner and drink ticket, plus optional Waikiki pickup.
“Absolutely amazing. From the time I got picked up until I got dropped off. The staff was so attentive to everyone needs”
Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott: lei, tattoos, mai tai, hula, and a fire knife finale in about 3 hours.
“Amazing performance, especially the fire dancing, the little kid was amazing, this was hands down an amazing experience and I would do it again from the tattoo to drinks to music and dances, if you’re debating just book and enjoy, I did the VIP and would 100% do it again.”
Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park delivers lei greeting, hands-on culture, buffet dinner, and a Polynesian show with ocean views.
“We loved going to see all the dances. The food was really good. I especially liked the chicken. They also have shave ice and fun activities”
Chief’s Luau at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii includes lei options, an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, and round-trip hotel transfers in Honolulu.
“Was a nice evening. The show was very good especially the fire part. The food was good given they are serving a large group. The bus over was good and the host shared a lot about the area on the way there.”
Queens Waikiki Luau in Waikiki’s International Market Place pairs a Hawaiian buffet with Polynesian dances and a fire-knife finale.
“The last 45 minutes was a blast! The 1st hour and 1/2 was mostly a guy singing I gave it 3 stars because the ending was fantastic I wish they had more dancing in the beginning and middle I kept getting up and leaving I was bored”
Rock-a-Hula at Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Theater blends hula history, live music, fire dance, and pop tributes in an easy evening show.
“The show is artistically average, concentrating more on rock and pop (Elvis Presley and M Jackson) and not on Hawaiian music and traditions. I would have expected something more authentic hawaiian and not Broadway-like. The only good moment was in my opinion the fire juggler.”
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village pairs reserved seating with a Polynesian dance show and an island-style buffet feast.
“We did the Great Lawn on Friday and it was absolutely perfect, show was amazing, and great set up! Kids loved it as well!”
Queens Waikiki Luau blends hula lessons, a shell lei, a Hawaiian buffet, and a Polynesian show with the fire knife dance.
“It was a great experience for my 9 yrs granddaughter, its was funny, enjoyable and loves the performers, thank you!”
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