Experience Hawaiian culture and history with a luau at an oceanfront outdoor setting at sunset. You’ll enjoy a menu of Hawaiian cuisine, a bar, emceed entertainment with audience participation, interactive activities, and authentic performances with vibrant costumes from Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa culminating in the exciting fire-knife dance.
Oahu Revealed guidebook:
Going to a luau can be a real blast, and it's highly recommended
Fodor's Oahu guidebook:
The luau is an experience that everyone should have. Reservations are a must.
We recommend the two Honolulu luaus below, with their main differences outlined in the table. Both include similar cultural activities and performances, and both are convenient to Waikiki where most visitors stay. All the details and easy online booking can be found by clicking the links below to the individual luau pages.
Activity 1Diamond Head Luau |
Activity 2Ka Moana Luau |
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| Location | Waikiki Aquarium |
Aloha Tower grounds in Honolulu (10-20 min from Waikiki) |
| Transport Available Uber & Lyft are also available | No (but convenient to and even walkable from most Waikiki lodgings) |
Yes (multiple Waikiki/Honolulu stops) |
| Dinner | Fridays: Festival with signature gourmet dishes from 8 popular Hawaiian restaurants Other days: Upscale Hawaiian luau buffet feast catered by a Honolulu restaurant |
Hawaiian luau buffet feast catered by a Honolulu restaurant |
| Extra Attraction Included | Waikiki Aquarium ($12/adult value) |
N/A |
| Size Most other luaus are 500+ people per night | 100-250 |
250-450 |
| Price Higher price is best seating | Age 18+: $175-249 |
Age 18+: $116-199 |
| More Details | More Details |