The Koa Classic Package: Show Only from Mauka Warriors Luau costs from $83.74 per person. A show-only ticket is the lowest-cost way in, and a dinner package costs more.
What should you know about cheap luau on Oahu?
Cheap usually means a show-only ticket or a rear-section seat. The Koa Classic show-only ticket includes rear seating, a sea shell lei greeting and the show. The rest of the choice turns on whether you want dinner included, how close you sit and how long you want to stay.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
Dinner is what a higher price usually adds. The Queens Waikiki Luau back section is from $109 per person, and its inclusions list a farm to table dinner feast and a 45-minute show with fireknife dancing. The Royal Hawaiian Standard Dinner and Show lists exclusions, so plan for extra costs before you book it.
| Tour | Operator | Price from | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koa Classic Package: Show Only | Mauka Warriors Luau | $83.74 per person | - |
| Back Section | Queens Waikiki Luau | $109 per person | - |
| Show Only Seating | Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott | $135 per person | - |
| Classic Seating | Ka Moana Luau | $159 per person | 135 minutes |
| Ali’i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section - Online | Mauka Warriors Luau | $161.23 per person | 4 hours |
| Ali’i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section | Mauka Warriors Luau | $161.23 per person | 4 hours |
| Splash Seating | Ka Moana Luau | $179 per person | - |
| General Seating | Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott | $180 per person | 2.5 hours |
How to choose
If cost matters most, choose a show-only ticket such as the Koa Classic show-only at $83.74 per person. If you want dinner and a full evening, the Queens Waikiki back section at $109 per person includes the meal and the show.
Group ages come next. Ka Moana Luau's Classic Seating and Splash Seating both list a minimum age of 4 years. Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating and Splash Premium each list a minimum age, so match your group's ages to those limits before you pick a seat area.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
The Ka Moana Luau Celebrity Seating lasts 135 minutes and starts with check-in between 4:45 and 5:00 PM. The Mauka Warriors Ali'i Premium Package lasts 4 hours and has check-in at 4:45 PM.
Starting points vary. The Ka Moana Celebrity Seating meets at Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Royal Hawaiian Standard Dinner and Show meets at 2259 Kalakaua Ave. The Queens Waikiki back section meets at International Market Place. Check-in times differ by tour, so leave time to reach the meeting point before yours.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
Guests who want a longer, full evening should pick a tour with dinner. Guests who want to keep costs low and do not need a meal may prefer a show-only ticket. If you want a sail, the Hawaii Nautical Kaula Kai sail costs from $299.95 per person and runs 3 hours.
What are the tours to book?
- Classic Seating from Ka Moana Luau, from $159 per person, 135 minutes, minimum age 4 years. Classic Seating from Ka Moana Luau includes a shell lei greeting, one drink ticket, classic seating and a buffet dinner.
- General Seating from Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott, from $180 per person, 2.5 hours. General Seating from Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott includes a welcome Mai Tai, a flower lei greeting, a Hawaiian luau buffet and sliced prime rib.
- Kaula Kai: Ko Olina Sunset Sail and Kaula Luau Experience from Hawaii Nautical, from $299.95 per person, 3 hours. Kaula Kai: Ko Olina Sunset Sail & Kaula Luau Experience from Hawaii Nautical - Oahu includes a 65 foot sailing catamaran sunset sail and reserved admission to the Kaula Luau.
How do booking, cancellation, weather and parking work?
Royal Hawaiian's Premium Dinner Show gives a full refund or credit with 72 hours notice. The Kaula Kai sail allows a full refund or a rebooking for cancellations 48 hours or more before departure. The Mauka Warriors Ali'i Premium Middle Section needs 24 hours notice for a full refund.
If you plan to drive, sort out your parking before you go. The Ali'i Premium Middle Section includes complimentary parking on-site.
Plan a backup evening in case the sail does not run.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Kaula Kai sail depend on the weather?
Yes, the sail depends on weather and sea conditions, and it is not guaranteed. Book the sail with a backup plan for the evening.
Are luaus culturally insensitive?
Ka Moana Luau's Splash Premium lists cultural activities in its inclusions.
