Maui · MAUI LUAUS & HULA SHOWS
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A luau is the one night that gathers the imu-cooked kalua pork, the hula and the fire knife into a single sitting, and the good ones book out weeks ahead. Below are the best luaus and hula shows ranked: which sit oceanfront, which include an open bar and a real buffet, how the seating tiers move the price, and which suit families.
Maui Nui Luau at Sheraton Maui delivers a sunset oceanfront show, an imu-cooked buffet, and Polynesian dancing across the Pacific.
“This is a nice luau with fire dancers and above average food. It’s pretty pricey, depending on attendance the premium seating isn’t really worth it, we were still on the second row of tables with limited visibility.”
Te Au Moana Luau at Wailea Beach Marriott: Polynesian dance and fire-knife show, plus three-course family-style dinner. Mobile ticket.
“The setting was absolutely beautiful and the food and entertainment were outstanding. Enjoyed it very much!”
Oceanfront Maui luau with shell lei welcome, *imu* roast pig, Polynesian dance show, buffet dinner, and VIP front seating.
“A great time, a must do while on Maui. It is easy to get to, parking is simple and it is an amazing show. The food was plentiful and the staff was attentive. We would like to make a special thank you to Flo and say he is " The Man"......”
Intimate Kihei luau with Polynesian dance, open-bar drinks, and all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet at Gilligans' Island Luau.
“Not much vegan food choice. Show duration is little less for just 2 hours compared to other luau shows in Hawaii. Fruit juices which I tried from the Menu is HORRIBLE including pineapple juice. Full of Sugar from some SoDA can. We thought we will get Fresh Fruit juices at least since there is No Vegan Food choice and did not eat anything except pineapple.”
Maui sunset dinner cruise with open bar, buffet ribs, live hula and slack-key music, plus possible humpback whales near Molokini.
“We arrived there 45 mins prior. Instructions were not clear. We walked towards Pride of Maui, I showed the gentleman greeting customers our bouchers and he said we were on the wrong place and instruction us to walk to Calypso which was on the other side of the pier. When we got to Calypso, they told us Pride of Mayi is on the other side. I called Viator to confirm which boat it is and I was put on hold for a long time. I was still on hold when we reached Pride of Maui and was agitated already when I spoke to the lady greeting customers. She said we…”
South Maui Gilligans' Island Luau pairs an open-bar dinner with close-up Polynesian dance and a Samoan fire finale in Kihei.
“GREAT show. Pay the extra for the vip and better seating - you won't regret it.”
Feast at Mokapu Luau at Andaz Maui pairs plated Hawaiian dishes, open-bar cocktails, and sunset storytelling on Mokapu Beach in Wailea.
“The performers and service staff all did amazing. The food was exallent and the sun setting in the background at the beginning of the show just set up the experience for a knock out show!!!”
Wailele Luau at Kaanapali Beach brings kahiko, awana, fire-knife dance, plus an all-in buffet dinner and drinks at the Westin.
“Food was mediocre at best. Drinks were good. Entertainment was good, but the luau we did in Oahu seemed better. Preformers were good, just wanted to see a better flow.”
Hula, Polynesian dance, and a fire knife finale at South Maui Gardens in Maui. Free parking and a lei, plus food trucks.
“A great overview of Polynesian culture, entertaining and engaging! A great place for eating, relaxing, and entertainment! All the staff were kind and welcoming!”
Feast at Mokapu Farm-to-Table Luau in Wailea: plated ohana meal, open bar cocktails, Polynesian stories, hula and fire knives at sunset.
“Gorgeous venue! Drinks and food were delicious. Loved that the food was served to our table and not buffet style. Our server Dani was fabulous, super friendly and attentive. Even offered to bring out chicken tenders and fries for our younger kiddos! Our whole family really enjoyed the music and entertainment, they even had “tattoo” stamp station and a complimentary photographer. This was the 3rd luau I’ve been to and was by far the best!”
A 2-hour Maui multicultural dance show at Oni Foundation: costume museum, crafts, and live performances from across the Pacific and beyond.
“If you want to know what the locals on Maui are up to regarding the arts and history of dance, you don’t want to miss this show. This high quality dance presentation enlists the talents and skills of the foundation halau (school) presenting a myriad of regional dances from Hawaii and Polynesia as well as Mexico, Spain and the Philippines. Included is a well crafted historical narrative regarding how these various dances came to Hawaii, including especially Maui. This is an event for the entire family and a great way to teach cultural dance history without it being in the least boring. Rather all the dances (and the dancers) are…”
One hour hula basics in Maui. Learn steps, hula terms, legends, and a short routine with expert guidance for $25.
“I loved it! Definitely would recommend. Everyone was nice and welcoming! Was able to cater to everyone’s learning style which made picking up on the dance easier.”
