Paina Waikiki Luau
- 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Overview
Spend an evening on the rooftop of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at a Polynesian luau. Guests are welcomed with a flower lei and a Mai Tai, then settle in for Hawaiian and Polynesian music and dance, including hula kahiko (ancient hula) that tells the stories of the royals, homes and landscapes once found on these Waikiki grounds. VIP and General seating include an island buffet with sliced prime rib, and the night builds to a fire-knife finale, with time afterwards to meet the cast and take photos. Choose VIP, General or Show Only seating; seats are assigned at check-in.
What's Included
- Flower lei greeting
- Welcome Mai Tai
- Polynesian hula show and fire dancing, ending with a fire-knife finale
- Lei-making demonstrations and temporary Polynesian tattoos
- Hawaiian luau buffet with sliced prime rib (VIP and General seating)
- Two additional drinks and deluxe seating (VIP seating)
- Self-parking validation at the resort for up to six hours
- Dinner buffet with Show Only seating
- Valet parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3rd floor rooftop, 2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
- 1
Check-in and lei greeting
Check in on the resort rooftop, receive your seat assignment and a flower lei.
- 2
Welcome Mai Tai
A welcome Mai Tai for every guest.
- 3
Lei making and Polynesian tattoos
Watch lei-making demonstrations and get a temporary Polynesian tattoo.
- 4
Hawaiian luau buffet
Island buffet with sliced prime rib for VIP and General seating.
- 5
Luau music and dance performance
Hawaiian and Polynesian music and hula, including hula kahiko.
- 6
Ori Ori Tatou E
An audience-participation dance.
- 7
Fire-knife finale
The evening closes with a fire-knife performance.
- 8
Meet the cast
Meet the performers and take photos.
Additional Info
- The luau is held on the 3rd floor rooftop of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Guests make their own way to the venue; no hotel pickup is included.
- Seating opens in tier order (VIP first, then General, then Show Only). Seat assignments are given at check-in.
- Self-parking at the resort is included for up to six hours with validation at check-in; valet parking is available at an extra charge.
- Children 2 and under who do not occupy a seat are free.
- Cancellation: a full refund or credit is given with at least 72 hours’ notice, and also if the operator cancels because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancel or ask about a cancellation by phone. No-shows are charged the full price.
- Contact Go Tours Hawaii: +1-808-926-3090, reservations@gotourshawaii.com, 2500 Kalakaua Ave Suite E, Honolulu, HI 96815.
- 1–12 travelers per booking
Operated by Go Tours Hawaii
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