Things to know before booking a luau
- Know your locations: There are multiple luau options available since it’s such a celebrated Hawaiian tradition, so you can book one that is close to where you are staying or the most accessible for you.
- Mauka Warriors Luau is in Kapolei, in the heart of Honolulu.
- Rock-A-Hula Show is located close to popular resorts in Waikiki.
- Lu’au Kalamaku offers the ideal experience in the Kilohana Plantations for those who are looking for a day trip outside the island of Oahu.
- For those who are interested in a beachside setting, Germaine’s Luau offers a laidback, open-air, and scenic spot for your luau experience.
- Activities included with the luau & show: The inclusions, amenities, and entertainment options vary based on the luau you select. For example, you can visit the artisan market at the Lu’au Kalamaku and explore the plantation, participate in hula lessons, headband weaving, and get temporary tattoos at the Mauka Warriors Luau and Germaine’s Luau.
- Types of booking options available with the luaus: There are many upgrades and inclusions available within the same luau experience.
- The Mauka Warriors Luau upgrades include additional drink coupons, preferred seating for the live show, souvenir gifts, and a complimentary welcome Mai Tai.
- With your Rock-A-Hula Show tickets, you can add a luau feast, hula lessons, a backstage tour, and a welcome lei with your upgrade.
- If you opt for Lu’au Kalamaku, then you get preferred seating with your upgrade.
- Germaine’s Luau upgrades include preferred seating, additional complimentary beverages, transportation, souvenirs, and more.
- Types of shows at the luaus: Each luau show and performance is unique and highlights different aspects of the Hawaiian culture.
- Mauka Warriors pride themselves on their authentic retelling of Hawaiian and Polynesian history, culture, and mythology through their show.
- The Rock-A-Hula Show is a Broadway-style show that takes place in a state-of-the-art theater in Waikiki, with the largest cast, with modern adaptations of Hawaiian history and culture.
- The show at Lu’au Kalamaku is a theatrical-style showcase and retelling of the ancestral story of their journey from Tahiti to the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
- The show at Germaine’s Luau is known for capturing the essence and spirit of old Hawaii with its traditional setting, and an open-air, lively show on the beachfront in West Oahu.