Narrow down your selection process and start off by choosing the island you want to visit for the luau.
Oahu, known as the “Heart of Hawaii”, is home to many experiences and is the most popular choice for visitors. The island offers multiple experiences across popular areas such as Honolulu, Waikiki, Kapolei, and more. If you are planning on combining multiple experiences in a short trip to Hawaii, then Oahu would be the ideal choice. You can go surfing on the North Shore beaches, enjoy boat tours, or visit Pearl Harbor with ease.
Mauka Warriors are best known for their authenticity in terms of the experience. They aim to engage, educate, and entertain their visitors through multiple cultural activities, ceremonies, and performances. Ideal for families with children and those who are looking for a more traditional yet immersive luau experience.
Highlights:
Location: Kapolei, West Oahu | Find on Maps
Setting: Open air, quiet setting, on the grounds of Coral Crater Adventure Park
Food: Polynesian (Menu)
Entertainment: Hula lessons, headband weaving, temporary tattoos, kava tasting, live music.
Live show: Warrior history with a focus on their cultural heritage, with hula, fire dancing, music, and battle reenactments.
Price: Starting at $139
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Witness the blend of traditional with modern through performances that range from the "Hapa-Haole" Hula to contemporary dance styles during the Rock-A-Hula Show. The performance takes you on a journey through Hawaii from the 1920s and its evolution over the years. Meet the cast after the show, enjoy comfortable, elevated seating at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, and choose to add the luau feast to your experience. Ideal for theater fans, first-time visitors, and contemporary performance art enthusiasts.
Highlights:
Location: Waikiki | Find on Maps
Setting: 750-seat large-scale venue for the live show, with state-of-the-art lighting & sound system.
Food: Upscale Hawaiian (Menu)
Entertainment: Hula lessons, live tableside music before the show. Meet & greet with the Rock-A-Hula show cast after the performance.
Live show: Hawaiian history from the 1920s till the present, retold with Broadway flair and contemporary performances.
Price: Starting at $86
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Embrace the Aloha spirit and feel the essence of Ohana (family) come to life at this luau. This relaxing luau takes place on a beachfront property under the open sky, creating a serene atmosphere in the lively festivities. Hear the conch shell, watch the unveiling of the kalua pig, and participate in multiple interactive activities. It is ideal for families with kids and those looking for a more casual luau experience.
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Location: Kapolei shoreside, West Oahu| Find on Maps
Setting: Easygoing, backyard-style, open-air luau on the shores of West Oahu.
Food: Hawaiian-American (Menu)
Entertainment: Imu ceremony, fresh floral accessory making, Polynesian temporary tattoo art, live music, and hula dances.
Live show: Known to capture the spirit of old Hawaii through their storytelling, fire-knife performances, song, dance, and hula.
Price: Starting at $124
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Known as the “Garden of Hawaii”, Kauai offers a serene and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle one might find in Oahu. The island is filled with trails you can explore, beaches you can snorkel at, whale watching tours you can experience, and it offers a peaceful environment where you can truly relax. If you want a less crowded, more nature-focused exploration of Hawaii, then visiting Kauai might be the best choice.
Set on the historic Kilohana Plantation in Lihue, Lu’au Kalamaku offers a blend of regional experiences, a feast, and a theatrical live performance highlighting the history of the people of Kauai and Hawaiian mythology.
Highlights:
Location: Lihue, Kauai | Find on Maps
Setting: Historic setting on the Kilohana Plantation grounds in an open-air environment.
Food: Regional Hawaiian with modern influences (Menu)
Entertainment: Live music, imu ceremony, craft fair at the Kilohana Plantation, and a train ride on the Kauai Plantation Railway.
Live show: Historic retelling of the journey of the Tahitian people to the island of Kauai, with a strong emphasis on culture, tradition, and mythology.
Price: Starting at $179
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If you’re looking for a luau in an area that’s close to all the resorts and downtown Honolulu, then the Rock-A-Hula Show luau might be the best fit.
Yes, flights are the only option if you want to travel between the two islands because there are no inter-island ferries available at the moment. It’s approximately a 30-minute flight.
Mauka Warriors Luau in Oahu and Luau Kalamaku in Kauai offer an authentic historic luau experience.
While all luaus are kid-friendly experiences, Germaine’s Luau is known for its family-friendly environment. It was also the location where Disney’s live-action movie Lilo & Stitch was filmed, making it a favorite among children.
Each luau operates nearly daily, with a frequency ranging from 3 to 5 days a week. Check the date and time of your luau before making your purchase.