OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular luau shows & dinners on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina, Oahu: sunset beach show with Mai Tai, Hawaiian food buffet, and Polynesian music, plus optional Waikiki pickup.
Most Popular“We paid for the Deluxe package for the full Hawaiian experience which was £200pp & there were 3 of us = £600 but unfortunately due to circumstances no fault of our own, we ended up just having dinner & a show! We didn’t mind paying the monRead more”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei greeting, Waimea Falls swim, kava feast, Polynesian show, fire knife finale.
“It was recommended by a couple of people that we go to the Tao luau during our two week Hawaii trip. It did not disappoint. Every person there, wanted you to have the best experience and wanted you treated like family. Everyone there, from the time you arrived until you left wanted to engage with…”
Chief’s Luau at Wet ’n’ Wild Oahu pairs Chief Sielu’s fire-knife show with lei ceremony, weaving, and a Hawaiian buffet.
“Great experience! The performance and entertainment was good. A mix of culture, comedy and audience inclusion. My wife and I had a great time. Also the food was very good! This was a cool Luau and not cheesy whatsoever, as I’ve heard experiences from other friends. Highly recommend!”
Mauka Warriors Luau at the Battle of Kipapa: island feast, hula and fire-knife shows, plus hands-on Polynesian workshops in Oahu.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Great fun! The performances are top notch; the food is delicious & satisfying! We had the Royal Package and it's worth every penny!!”
Waikiki luau buffet plus Rock-a-Hula show at Royal Hawaiian Center, with pineapple, Mai Tai, big flavor, and optional VIP upgrades.
“Very nice dinner great variety, the show was entertaining the hula outfitters beautiful. The rock hula show is worth the money.”
Oceanfront Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower in Honolulu: hands-on Hawaiian activities, island buffet dinner, and a high-energy fire-knife show.
“It was a lovely experience. The food was great and I loved the other activities offered; I would just recommend the company extends the times for those, they were over shortly after we arrived.”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower in Oahu: oceanfront dinner show with farm-to-table buffet, hands-on Polynesian activities, and Sword of Fire.
Germaine’s Luau in Kapolei pairs a lei greeting, buffet dinner, included drinks, and a Polynesian show with west Oahu sunset views.
“a long drive to get there. Then a 2.5hr wait until we were able to eat. The kids were bored and hungry by 8pm when dinner was finally ready. i was not aware of this going into it so the kids hadn't eaten since lunch. a bunch of filler activites like taking pictures and having…”
Paina Waikiki Luau at the Waikiki Beach Marriott: lei making, temporary tattoos, mai tais, hula, and a fire knife dance.
“Amazing performance, especially the fire dancing, the little kid was amazing, this was hands down an amazing experience and I would do it again from the tattoo to drinks to music and dances, if you’re debating just book and enjoy, I did the VIP and would 100% do it again.”
Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park brings a lei greeting, hands-on cultural activities, buffet dinner, and a Polynesian show in Oahu.
“This was not as it was advertised . The menu was not the same as on web site. The show was also not as advertised”
Chief’s Luau in Honolulu pairs a custom Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii venue, Chief Sielu-led storytelling, and a big all-you-can-eat feast.
“Truly amazing experience! I was taken back by how beautiful the culture was explained and expressed through their dances and performances.”
Queens Waikiki Luau in Waikiki’s International Market Place: dinner buffet, Polynesian dance show with fireknife, and a handmade shell lei.
“Enjoyed this experience. It was exciting!!!’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’”
Waikiki Starlight Luau at Hilton’s Great Lawn blends Polynesian dance, fire-knife drama, and a hearty Hawaiian buffet for one set price.
“The food and entertainment were well above expections. Wide variety with plenty of wonderful flavors.”
Queens Waikiki Luau in Oahu pairs hands-on culture, a classic Hawaiian buffet, and a lively Polynesian show including the fire knife dance.
Pa'ina Luau Waikiki at Waikiki Beach Marriott: lei and mai tai, hula for Queen Liliʻuokalani, prime rib buffet, fire-knife finale.
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
