Of the luaus we list, Mauka Warriors Luau has the highest Google rating: 4.9 stars. Queens Waikiki Luau has 4.6 stars from 4,399 Google reviews, and Ka Moana Luau has 4.5 stars from 4,253 Google reviews. Mauka Warriors Luau has 5,443 Google reviews. Choose by where you stay and how long you want the evening to run.
Which top rated luau on Oahu should you pick?
For the highest rating among the luaus we list, start with Mauka Warriors Luau (Google reviews). If you are staying in Waikiki, Queens Waikiki Luau meets in the neighborhood itself (Google reviews).
What should you know before you book luau on Oahu?
Mauka Warriors Luau meets in Kapolei.
If cost matters most, choose a show-only seat or a back-section seat. If you want a full dinner, pick a package that lists a buffet.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The front section adds a third mai tai or soft drink, and the back section includes one.
| 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 | - |
| Front Section | Queens Waikiki Luau | $139 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 |
| General Seating | Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott | $180 per person | 2.5 hours |
| Mōʻī Royal Package: Front Seating Section - Online | Mauka Warriors Luau | $189.85 per person | - |
The Koa Classic Package: Show Only includes the show, Koa rear-section seating and a sea shell lei greeting, but its listed inclusions do not include a buffet dinner. The Mōʻī Royal Package: Front Seating Section costs $189.85 per person and adds priority entrance, a welcome drink and three drink tickets.
Ka Moana Luau has a Celebrity tier. Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity Seating at $229 per person includes a buffet, two drink tickets per person and a souvenir gift.
Premium Dinner Show from Royal Hawaiian - Aha'aina Luau's listed inclusions are music and dance and island cuisine.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
Paina Waikiki's General Seating runs 2.5 hours, and its departure time is 5:30 PM. The Mauka Warriors Luau Ali'i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section runs 4 hours, with check-in at 4:45 PM.
Arrive at the check-in time on your booking, not at the start of the show. Queens Waikiki Luau's check-in begins at 4:30 PM, before its 5:00 PM opening ceremony.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
Families with young children should look at the Ka Moana tours, which set a minimum age of 4 years. Guests who want a longer show should compare the 4-hour Mauka Warriors package against the 135-minute Ka Moana show.
Kaula Kai is the sail-based option on our list. Kaula Kai: Ko Olina Sunset Sail & Kaula Luau Experience from Hawaii Nautical - Oahu runs 3 hours and includes a sail on a 65 foot sailing catamaran. Kaula Kai: Ko Olina Sunset Sail & Kaula Luau Experience from Hawaii Nautical - Oahu's meeting point is the only place it starts, so plan your own way there.
What are the tours to book?
Koa Classic Package: Show Only from Mauka Warriors Luau includes the show and Koa rear-section seating.
Back Section from Queens Waikiki Luau, from $109 per person. Back Section from Queens Waikiki Luau includes a farm-to-table dinner and a 45-minute show with fireknife dancing.
General Seating from Paina Waikiki - The Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott includes a buffet and sliced prime rib.
Kaula Kai: Ko Olina Sunset Sail & Kaula Luau Experience from Hawaii Nautical, from $299.95 per person, running 3 hours.
Paina Waikiki's General Seating includes a buffet and sliced prime rib, and runs 2.5 hours.
Ka Moana Luau's Classic Seating includes a buffet dinner and runs 135 minutes.
How do booking, cancellation, weather and parking work?
Queens Waikiki Luau allows a full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before its 5:00 PM start. Paina Waikiki's General Seating allows a full refund or credit with 72 hours notice. Ka Moana Luau's Celebrity and Classic seating allow a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before the luau starts. Kaula Kai allows a full refund or a rebooking if you cancel 48 hours or more before departure.
Mauka Warriors Luau's middle-section package allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the show. Ali’i Premium Package: Middle Seating Section from Mauka Warriors Luau's package includes complimentary parking on-site.
Frequently asked questions
Which luau is best in Waikiki?
For the highest rating among the Waikiki luaus we list, choose Queens Waikiki Luau at 4.6 stars from 4,399 Google reviews. Back Section from Queens Waikiki Luau meets at International Market Place in Waikiki.
How long does a luau on Oahu take?
The Kaula Kai sail runs 3 hours.
Ratings last checked September 2026.
