Hawaii luau

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, on the western side of Oahu.
  
• 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.
  
• Ka Moana Luau is located in Honolulu, in a historic building at Aloha Tower Marketplace, close to downtown Honolulu attractions.
  
• Paradise Cove Luau is located in Kapolei, on the western shores of Oahu, in an open-air and scenic location where you can enjoy seaside views with a great sunset.

▪️Activities included with the luau & show: The inclusions, amenities, and entertainment options vary based on the luau you select.

• You can visit the artisan market at the Lu’au Kalamaku and explore the plantation before the feast.
  
• Participate in hula lessons, headband weaving, and get temporary tattoos at the Mauka Warriors Luau, Ka Moana Luau, and Germaine’s Luau. 
  
• If you’re looking for more traditional and immersive Hawaiian activities, Paradise Cove Luau features a live dinner show before the performance, as well as Hawaiian games such as spear throwing, dart sliding, and rolling stone disks.

▪️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.
  
• Ka Moana Luau upgrades include preferred seating options, a complimentary Mai Tai, choice of lei, souvenirs, and tableside service.
  
• Paradise Cove Luau has the choice of round-trip transportation, different lei options, seating options, varying amounts for the credits offered in the Cove Card, table service, souvenirs, and photos included with its various upgrades. 

▪️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.
  
• The highlight of the live show at Ka Moana Luau is the story behind different island traditions and history across the Pacific Islands. It’s a voyage immersing you in the diverse Polynesian cultures.
  
• Paradise Cove Luau’s live show, the Paradise Cove Extravaganza, features an award-winning cast, complete with a thrilling narration told using chants, live music, hula, and fire performances. 

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