Overview

Aloha Kai Luau is held at Makapuʻu Meadows, an open-air lawn at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi that overlooks the Pacific beneath the Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu's windward coast. The evening opens with a lei greeting and free hands-on cultural activities such as coconut leaf weaving, kupeʻe (wrist and ankle lei) making, ʻukulele and hula lessons, ʻulu maika (Hawaiian bowling) and fish-net throwing, along with demonstrations like coconut tree climbing. A highlight is the traditional imu ceremony, when kalua pork slow-cooked in an underground oven is unveiled. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat island-style buffet with kalua pork, fresh island catch, teriyaki chicken, lomi lomi salmon and poi, with vegan and gluten-free choices. The night ends with a Polynesian stage show of hula, fire-knife dancing, live music and an original theme song written for the luau. Every package includes daytime general admission to Sea Life Park around your luau date. Choose the Bronze, Silver or Gold package; each sets your seating section, lei, drinks and park pass.

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

1. 1

   Check-in and lei greeting

   Check in at the luau, receive the lei of your package and find your seat in your package section.

2. 2

   Cultural activities and demonstrations

   Hands-on activities such as coconut weaving, kupeʻe making, ʻukulele and hula lessons, ʻulu maika and fish-net throwing, plus Polynesian tattooing and coconut demonstrations, coconut tree climbing and mini-performances.

3. 3

   Imu ceremony

   The kalua pork slow-cooked in the underground imu oven is unveiled for guests.

4. 4

   Island-style buffet dinner

   All-you-can-eat buffet with live music and dinner hulas.

5. 5

   Polynesian show

   Polynesian choreography, traditional costumes and live music with champion fire-knife dancers, ending with a finale set to the luau's original theme song.

Additional Info

• The luau is held at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi, 41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7, Waimanalo, HI 96795, about a 30 to 45 minute drive from Waikiki along the Kaiwi coastline. Guests make their own way to the venue; this booking does not include transportation. Parking is available on site for a per-vehicle fee, payable by card only.
• The luau runs on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Arrive at the start of check-in; staff guide guests to the buffet line when it is their turn to dine.
• Your package includes daytime general admission to Sea Life Park, usable a set number of days before or after the luau date (Bronze 1 day, Silver 5 days, Gold 10 days). No reservation is needed: show your luau confirmation number at the ticket window. The park is open 10am to 4pm and closed on Tuesdays.
• Adult tickets cover ages 13 and up and child tickets ages 4 to 12. The operator admits lap children aged 0 to 3 free; this booking covers guests aged 4 and up.
• The buffet has vegan and gluten-free choices. Food is prepared in shared kitchens where peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy and gluten are handled, so no item is guaranteed allergen-free; guests with severe allergies should speak with a team member on arrival. The menu may change without notice.
• Sea Life Park is a cashless facility: credit and debit cards and mobile wallets are accepted.
• For special accommodations, give the operator at least 48 hours' notice. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the luau date for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are charged in full.
• Contact Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi reservations at 808-259-2500 (daily 8:30am to 4pm HST) or reshawaii@sealifeparkhawaii.com.
• 1–12 travelers per booking

Operated by Sea Life Park Hawaii