The best Luaus on Oahu
Oahu is incredibly famous for its rich and colorful native Hawaiian culture. Luau is a traditional Hawaiian party that is usually accompanied by entertainments. Moreover, this party is deeply engrained within the celebration of Hawaiian cultural traditions. Therefore, at the best Luaus on Oahu, you can experience a great number of traditional activities such as watching the Hula dance and listening to Hawaiian jolly music. The party usually includes traditional food such as poke, lomi lomi salmon, kalua pig, haupia (coconut pudding) and poi (Hawaiian taro starch).
Now, if you’re spending your vacation on Oahu, you’re so lucky! Because, Luau is available for visitors to experience in a number of places on the island. So, if you’re wondering which one is the best for you to attend, here is our ranking of the top Luaus destinations on Oahu.
1. POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER LUAU
On the opposite side of the hustling and bustling Honolulu, on the calm North Shore of Oahu located Polynesian Cultural Center. The center is home to one of the best Oahu’s Luau programs. Likewise, here you can find world’s largest Polynesian night show! The dance, traditional clothing and storytelling enable visitors to dive into Polynesia’s people culture. Moreover, there’s a big buffet a must visit, with the traditional Hawaiian food.
In addition to that, the center features interactive villages showcasing the traditions of the island people of Hawaii, Tonga, Samoa, Aotearoa, Fiji and Tahiti. Each village is filled with cultural demonstrations, family-friendly activities and more.
The Polynesian Cultural Center menu:
Pulehu Broccolini, Hekka, Uala Hasselback, Kabocha Pumpkin.
Bear in mind that the Polynesian Cultural Center is ran by the Church of Latter Day Saints, so alcoholic drinks are not served.
Tickets for the Luau at Polynesian Cultural Center start at $139.95
2. THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN LUAU – AHA’AINA
Every Monday and Thursday evening, the luxurious Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian, becomes the grass stage of the Luau. This Waikiki feast is a cultural celebration with an ocean view. The evening festivities include cultural presentation, such as kapa making ( a cloth made of pounded bark), poi pounding ( poi is made by cooking and pounding the taro root) and na lawai’a (tending of fishing tools). Above all, The Royal Hawaiian is located on sacred grounds, where you can experience majestic history through food, songs and stories. A storyteller will share interesting cultural facts, such as why Hawaiians give a flower lei to their guests and how ancient Hawaiians harvested taro to make poi.
The Aha Aina Luau menu:
Features poi, poke, kalua pig, steamed mongchong, Korean kalbi ribs, fresh fruit and dessert.
Important:
Plan ahead for this weekly event and be sure to make reservations since the time slots fill up quickly!
3. GERMAINE’S LUAU
Take in the rich cultural heritage of the pacific islands and enjoy the spectacular Polynesian show at the ocean edge. Germaine’s Luau, nestled on a beach in Kapolei, is an Oahu Luau mainstay. At Germaine’s Luau you can enjoy all-you-can-eat buffet features an array of delicious Hawaiian food. In addition, the evening likewise includes unlimited soft drinks and coffee. The popular Luau features an exotic buffet including poi, chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon and taro rolls and haupia. Moreover, The Luau likewise adheres to Polynesia’s other cultural traditions, including fire knife dancing, hula to traditional costumes and lore. And if you are feeling adventurous, there is an opportunity at the end of the Luau to dance on stage with the talented performers!
The Germaine’s Luau menu:
Kalua Pig, Poi, Sweet Dinner Rolls, tossed Green Salad, Sauteed Island Fish.
For full menu click here.
Important: Round-trip transportation from designated Waikiki locations is currently NOT available.
Tickets for Germaines Luau Start at $101