What should you know about luau in Honolulu on Oahu?
Luaus on Oahu range from show-only tickets to buffet dinners, so start with price, run time and seating to decide which one fits you. Ka Moana Luau's Classic Seating runs 135 minutes and costs from $159 per person. Paina Waikiki: The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott's General Seating runs 2.5 hours and costs from $180 per person. General Seating runs longer, so set aside more of the evening for it.
How do you choose a luau in Honolulu?
For the lowest price among the tours we list, start with the show-only ticket. Mauka Warriors Luau's Koa Classic Package: Show Only starts at $83.74 per person. Koa Classic Package: Show Only from Mauka Warriors Luau's inclusions are a Koa section seat, a sea shell lei greeting and the show. Show-only means no dinner, so it suits anyone who plans to eat before or after.
| Tour | Price from |
|---|---|
| Koa Classic Package: Show Only | $83.74 per person |
| Back Section | $109 per person |
| Koa Classic Package: Rear Seating Section | $132.61 per person |
| Classic Seating | $159 per person |
| Ali’i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section | $161.23 per person |
| Splash Seating | $179 per person |
| General Seating | $180 per person |
| Mōʻī Royal Package: Front Seating Section (online) | $189.85 per person |
Ka Moana Luau's Classic Seating and Celebrity Seating each run 135 minutes. Since the length is the same, the seat and price will do most of the sorting.
If you want a meal, pick a package that lists a buffet over a show-only seat. With young children along, compare the minimum age first, and the next section shows which tours set one.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The Mōʻī Royal Package: Front Seating Section (online) starts at $189.85 per person. Mōʻī Royal Package: Front Seating Section (online) from Mauka Warriors Luau includes a priority entrance lane, complimentary parking on-site and a complimentary round-trip shuttle from Ko'Olina.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
Each tour below lists its own meeting point and check-in time, so read those details before you plan your day.
Queens Waikiki Luau's Back Section meets at the International Market Place in Waikiki.
Paina Waikiki's General Seating departs at 5:30 pm from 2552 Kalākaua Ave.
Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating meets at Aloha Tower Marketplace, with check-in from 4:45 to 5:00 PM.
Mauka Warriors Luau's Ali'i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section meets at Coral Crater in Kapolei, with check-in at 4:45 PM. Ali’i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section from Mauka Warriors Luau includes a complimentary round-trip shuttle from Ko'Olina.
Arrive at check-in time, not show time. Tours without a shuttle leave the trip to you, so plan your own way to the meeting point.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating, Classic Seating, Splash Premium and Splash Seating each list a minimum age of 4 years. If your youngest child is below that minimum, pick a different tour from the table.
Mauka Warriors Luau's Ali'i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section lists two drink tickets for adults and two for youth. That detail helps you plan drinks if your group includes teenagers.
Skip the show-only tickets if a full dinner is the point of the evening.
For music and dance, the Royal Hawaiian: Aha'aina Luau Premium Dinner Show runs 3 hours and includes music and dance.
What are the tours to book?
For a buffet with a welcome drink, start with Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating. Celebrity Seating from Ka Moana Luau is from $229 per person and runs 135 minutes. Celebrity Seating from Ka Moana Luau lists a fresh flower lei greeting, a complimentary welcome mai tai and a buffet dinner.
Classic Seating from Ka Moana Luau lists a buffet and one drink ticket.
General Seating from Paina Waikiki: The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott lists a buffet and sliced prime rib.
How do booking, cancellation, weather and parking work?
Read the cancellation terms on each tour page before you book. Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating and Classic Seating both give a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before the start. Paina Waikiki's General Seating gives a full refund or credit with 72 hours notice. Queens Waikiki Luau's Back Section gives a full refund if you cancel 72 hours before the 5:00 PM start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a luau cost in Honolulu?
Ka Moana Luau's Classic Seating starts at $159 per person.
What are some fun activities to do at a luau?
Mauka Warriors Luau's Koa Classic Package: Rear Seating Section includes pre-show activities.
How long does a luau in Honolulu on Oahu take?
Paina Waikiki's General Seating runs 2.5 hours.
What is included with a luau in Honolulu on Oahu?
Paina Waikiki's General Seating includes a welcome mai tai, a flower lei greeting, the luau buffet and sliced prime rib.
