Luau at The Sheraton Maui Kaanapali

Maui

Luau at The Sheraton Maui Kaanapali

West Maui

Time: Evening

Duration: 3 hours

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Highlights
  • Lavish Hawaiian feast and open bar
  • Polynesian music, hula, and other performances, with a grand finale featuring the Samoan fire dance
  • Emceed entertainment with insights into Hawaiian culture and history
  • Beautiful oceanfront location at Kaanapali Beach and a convenient walk from many nearby lodgings
Overview

The Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort offers an immersive experience of Hawaiian culture, cuisine, and entertainment against a breathtaking backdrop. As the sun sets over the adjacent Kaanapali Beach, with evening cruises passing by and the offshore island of Lanai in the distance, the festivities commence with a ceremonial conch blowing, torch lighting, and a daring ocean dive from the prominent lava outcrop known as Black Rock.

Live music sets a festive atmosphere, where guests can mingle with the welcoming staff while creating flower bracelets, receiving temporary Polynesian tattoos, and watching cultural demonstrations on stage. The abundant buffet dinner features traditional and contemporary local dishes, including ahi poke (raw tuna), wild fern salad, slow-roasted Kalua pork, island fish, and guava BBQ chicken. There is also an open bar, and local sweets for dessert. 

The entertainment portion takes guests on a captivating journey through Hawaii's past and present, showcasing enchanting songs and dances from various Pacific Island cultures. The high-energy Samoan fire knife dance is often considered a highlight of the evening's performances. Audience participation in learning the hula also provides lasting memories.

Want to consider more luau options? Check out our South Maui (Wailea) luau.

TravelShack's Choice

WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS OPTION OVER OTHER LUAUS

  • On spacious grassy area with unobstructed views of the adjacent scenic beach, ocean, and Black Rock cliff, unlike the other main Kaanapali Beach luaus which are on concrete immediately adjacent to a hotel building and with mostly obstructed views of the beach/ocean
  • Exciting fire-knife dance (unlike the large Lahaina luau)
  • Pre-assigned seating and personalized check-in time for quicker arrival process and avoiding need to line up early to get the best seats (unlike others)
  • If staying along Ka’anapali Beach, this convenient location means it's likely only a stroll along the beach pathway (no need to drive)
  • Drinks at the included open bar available all night long (others end early)
  • Everyone receives fresh flower lei necklace (pending availability, otherwise a kukui nut lei or carved turtle or fishhook necklace)
  • Self parking only $2 (or $5 for valet)
  • Pre-show entertainment, including Hawaiian crafts, demonstrations, and live music
  • Audience participation/engagement, including hula lesson
  • Professional photo opportunity
  • Imu ceremony (unearthing and parading of a whole pig cooked all day in an underground stove before it is served for dinner)