A Hawaii luau is an evening feast of Hawaiian food with drinks and a Polynesian show. The price depends mainly on the island, the seating tier and whether the bar is open. We compared sixteen luaus on four islands, from $83.74 to $360. Prices checked October 22, 2026.
Quick Answer: A Hawaii luau costs $129 to $300 per adult in 2026, with an average of $191.57 across the 16 dinner luaus we compared. Oahu is the cheapest island ($129 to $169), and Maui has the most expensive luaus (up to $300 before tax and service). Child tickets run $82.71 to $148.40, and toddlers go free at most luaus that publish a child rate.
Fun Fact
- Cheapest dinner luau: Ka Moana, Honolulu, $129 plus tax ($89 per child)
- Cheapest show: Mauka Warriors show-only seats, Kapolei, $83.74
- Cheapest open bar: Aloha Wailea Luau, Maui, $159.99
- Most expensive: The Lu’au at Grand Wailea, $300 to $360 plus tax and a 24% service charge
- Walk from Waikiki: Queens Waikiki Luau, $139 ($119 per child)
- Runs every night: Myths of Maui, Ka’anapali, $208.94
How We Got These Prices
We sell all 16 of these luaus, and every one is booked through FareHarbor, the reservation system Hawaii’s luau operators use. On October 22, 2026 we took the adult price listed on each luau’s booking page, the child price where the operator publishes one, and the running nights from each luau’s November and December 2026 calendar. Food, drinks and length come from the operators’ own listing text. A child price marked “Not published” means the operator only shows it during checkout.
One thing to know before you compare: luaus quote prices differently. Some show the full price with tax, some add Hawaii tax at checkout, and one adds a 24% service charge. The last column of the table tells you which is which.
2026 Hawaii Luau Prices: All 16 Luaus Compared
Sorted from cheapest to most expensive adult ticket. Tap a luau name to see seating options and live availability.
| Luau | Adult from | Child | Food and drinks | Length and nights | Tax and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauka Warriors Luau Kapolei, Oahu | $83.74 show only; dinner package with Waikiki transport $169 | Not published | All-you-can-eat buffet (dinner packages only) 1 drink ticket (Koa Classic) | 2 hrs show only; 4 hrs with dinner Most nights except Saturday | Price as listed |
| Ka Moana Luau Aloha Tower, Honolulu, Oahu | $129 Classic seating | $89 (ages 4 to 12); youth $109; ages 0 to 3 free | Buffet 1 drink ticket (Classic) | 3 hrs (4:45 to 7:45pm) Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Plus Hawaii tax |
| Aloha Kai Luau Sea Life Park, Waimanalo, Oahu | $134.99 Bronze, includes a Sea Life Park pass | $110.99 (ages 4 to 12); ages 0 to 3 free | Buffet 1 drink ticket (Bronze) | 3 hrs (5 to 8pm) Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu | Price as listed |
| Queens Waikiki Luau International Market Place, Waikiki, Oahu | $139 Front Section | $119 (ages 3 to 12); lap child $20 | Farm-to-table dinner 3 mai tais or soft drinks | 2.5 hrs (5 to 7:30pm) Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat | Price as listed |
| Chief’s Luau Wet’n’Wild Hawaii, Kapolei, Oahu | $152.64 Aloha Experience, self-drive; with Waikiki transport from $188.68 | $108.12 (ages 5 to 12); youth $124.02; 4 and under free | All-you-can-eat buffet Mai tai plus 3 drinks (21+) | 3 hrs (about 5:15 to 8:15pm) Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Price as listed |
| Aloha Wailea Luau Mulligan’s on the Blue, Wailea, Maui | $159.99 General Admission; VIP $199.99 | $99.99 (ages 6 to 12); 5 and under free | Buffet Open bar | 2 hrs (5:30 to 7:30pm) Wednesday | Price as listed |
| Gilligan’s Island Luau Maui Nui Golf Club, Kihei, Maui | $168.54 General seating; VIP $210.94 | Not published | All-you-can-eat buffet Open bar | 2 hrs 15 min (5 to 7:15pm) Sun to Fri | Price as listed |
| Waikoloa Beach Marriott Sunset Luau Anaeho’omalu Bay, Waikoloa, Big Island | $179.14 reserved seating | $82.71 plus taxes and fees (ages 6 to 12); 5 and under free | Buffet Full open bar | 3 hrs (5 to 8pm) Mon, Wed (some Thu) | Includes taxes and fees |
| Drums and Dances of Polynesia Royal Sonesta Kaua’i, Kalapaki Bay, Kauai | $180 General admission | Not published | Buffet with poke bar and roast pig Open bar (beer, wine, mai tai) | 3 hrs (5:30 to 8:30pm) Thursday | Price as listed |
| Feast and Fire Luau Outrigger Kona, Keauhou Bay, Big Island | $185 General seating | Not published | Buffet with imu kalua pig and poke bar Unlimited full bar | 2.5 hrs (5 to 7:30pm) Mon, Thu | Price as listed |
| Huaka’i Luau Hilton Vacation Club, Ka’anapali Beach, Maui | $203.26 General Admission; VIP $237.14 | Not published | Hot and cold buffet Open bar | 2.5 hrs (5 to 7:30pm) Tuesday | Price as listed |
| Myths of Maui Luau Royal Lahaina Resort, Ka’anapali, Maui | $208.94 General Admission | Child rate (ages 6 to 12) at booking | All-you-care-to-eat buffet Cocktails, beer and wine included | 2.5 hrs (5:30 to 8pm) Nightly | Price as listed |
| Luau Kalamaku Kilohana Plantation, Lihue, Kauai | $221.42 with round-trip transport; Manor House dinner $262.88 | Not published | Buffet (Manor House: plated dinner) Open bar | 5 hrs including transport Tue, Fri (some Mon) | Price as listed |
| Mauna Kea Luau Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Kohala Coast, Big Island | $234.27 General seating; Premium $256.41 | $130 plus tax and gratuity (ages 5 to 12) | Buffet 1 mai tai or keiki drink | 2.5 hrs (5:10 to 7:40pm) Tue, Fri | Includes tax and gratuity |
| Feast at Mokapu Andaz Maui, Wailea, Maui | $299.98 Classic seating | $148.40 (ages 4 to 12); 3 and under free | Plated multi-course meal Unlimited bar | 2.5 hrs Sun, Tue, Thu | Includes tax |
| The Lu’au at Grand Wailea Grand Wailea, Wailea, Maui | $300 Standard seating; Ali’i Premium $360 | Not published | Hawaiian dinner menu Hosted bar (mai tais, beer, wine, cocktails) | 3 hrs (5 to 8pm) Most nights | Plus 4.712% tax and 24% service |
Luau Prices by Island
Oahu has the cheapest luaus and the most choice near Waikiki. Maui has the widest range, from a $159.99 open-bar luau in Wailea to resort luaus at $300 and up. Prices below are the lowest full dinner ticket at each luau.
| Island | Luaus compared | Cheapest dinner luau | Most expensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu | 5 | $129 (Ka Moana Luau) | $169 (Mauka Warriors Luau) |
| Maui | 6 | $159.99 (Aloha Wailea Luau) | $300 (The Lu’au at Grand Wailea) |
| Kauai | 2 | $180 (Drums and Dances of Polynesia) | $221.42 (Luau Kalamaku) |
| Big Island | 3 | $179.14 (Waikoloa Beach Marriott Sunset Luau) | $234.27 (Mauna Kea Luau) |
What Your Money Buys at Each Price Level
- Under $150: buffet dinner, a full Polynesian show and 1 to 3 drinks. Ka Moana, Aloha Kai and Queens Waikiki, all on Oahu.
- $150 to $210: most luaus in this band include an open bar. Aloha Wailea, Gilligan’s Island, Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Feast and Fire, Huaka’i Luau and Myths of Maui all pour unlimited drinks.
- $210 to $240: heritage settings and extras. Luau Kalamaku includes round-trip transport, and the Mauna Kea Luau has run on the Kohala Coast since 1965.
- $300 and up: resort luaus with a plated or menu dinner and a full bar: Feast at Mokapu at the Andaz and The Lu’au at Grand Wailea.
Costs the Ticket Price Doesn’t Show
- Tax and service charges: the Grand Wailea adds 4.712% Hawaii tax and a 24% service charge to its $300 and $360 tickets. Ka Moana adds Hawaii tax to its $129 Classic price.
- Transport from Waikiki: Aloha Kai charges $35.99 per person and Mauka Warriors $30 per person. Chief’s transport tickets cost about $36 more per adult than self-drive. Luau Kalamaku’s listed price already includes transport.
- Parking: self-parking at Sea Life Park (Aloha Kai) is $18 per car. At the International Market Place (Queens Waikiki) the first hour is validated, then $2 an hour for hours two to four. Parking is free at Huaka’i, Aloha Wailea and Mauka Warriors, and valet is included at Feast at Mokapu.
- Upgrades: VIP or premium seating adds $22 to $60 per adult: $22.14 at Mauna Kea, $33.88 at Huaka’i, $40 at Aloha Wailea and $60 at the Grand Wailea.
Child Prices and Free Ages
Children pay less at every luau that publishes a child rate, and toddlers go free at most of them. Here is what each luau publishes:
- Ka Moana: $89 (4 to 12), $109 youth (13 to 17), free 0 to 3.
- Aloha Wailea: $99.99 General, $154.99 VIP (6 to 12), free 5 and under.
- Chief’s Luau: $108.12 self-drive (5 to 12), $124.02 youth (13 to 20), free 4 and under.
- Aloha Kai: $110.99 Bronze (4 to 12), free 0 to 3.
- Queens Waikiki: $119 (3 to 12), $20 lap child.
- Waikoloa Beach Marriott: $82.71 plus taxes and fees (6 to 12), free 5 and under.
- Mauna Kea Luau: $130 plus tax and gratuity (5 to 12).
- Feast at Mokapu: $148.40 (4 to 12), free 3 and under.
For a family of two adults and two children aged 4 to 12, Ka Moana Classic comes to $436 before tax, against $491.96 at Aloha Kai Bronze. For more family picks, see our ranking of every luau in Hawaii.
Our Take
How to Pick in 30 Seconds
- Lowest total for a family on Oahu: Ka Moana Classic ($129 adult, $89 child).
- Best value with unlimited drinks: Aloha Wailea on Maui, $159.99, Wednesdays only.
- No car in Waikiki: walk to Queens Waikiki ($139), or take Chief’s with transport (from $188.68).
- Big Island on a Monday or Thursday: Feast and Fire in Kona, $185 with an unlimited bar.
- Once-in-a-lifetime splurge: Feast at Mokapu or the Grand Wailea on Maui, $300 and up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a luau in Hawaii in 2026?
A dinner luau in Hawaii costs $129 to $300 per adult in 2026, across the 16 luaus we compared. The average is $191.57 and the median is $179.57. Show-only seats start lower: Mauka Warriors on Oahu sells them from $83.74. At luaus that publish a child rate, children pay 49% to 86% of the adult price.
What is the cheapest luau in Hawaii?
The cheapest full dinner luau is Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower in Honolulu: $129 per adult (Classic seating, plus Hawaii tax) and $89 for children 4 to 12. The cheapest way to see a luau show without dinner is Mauka Warriors show-only seating in Kapolei, from $83.74.
How much is a luau on Oahu?
Oahu dinner luaus run $129 to $169 per adult: Ka Moana $129, Aloha Kai $134.99, Queens Waikiki $139, Chief’s $152.64 self-drive and Mauka Warriors $169 with Waikiki transport. Oahu is the cheapest island for a luau.
How much is a luau in Waikiki?
Queens Waikiki Luau at the International Market Place is the luau you can walk to from Waikiki hotels: $139 per adult and $119 per child (3 to 12) in the Front Section, with dinner and 3 mai tais or soft drinks included.
How much is a luau on Maui?
Maui luaus cost $159.99 to $300 per adult: Aloha Wailea $159.99, Gilligan’s Island $168.54, Huaka’i $203.26, Myths of Maui $208.94, Feast at Mokapu $299.98 and the Grand Wailea from $300 plus 4.712% tax and a 24% service charge.
How much is a luau on Kauai?
Kauai luaus cost $180 to $221.42 per adult: Drums and Dances of Polynesia at the Royal Sonesta Kaua’i is $180 on Thursdays, and Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation is $221.42 with round-trip transport.
How much is a luau on the Big Island or in Kona?
Big Island luaus cost $179.14 to $234.27 per adult. In Kona, the Feast and Fire Luau at the Outrigger Kona Resort is $185 with an unlimited full bar. On the Kohala Coast, the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Sunset Luau is $179.14 and the Mauna Kea Luau is $234.27.
Do kids pay full price at a luau?
No. Every luau that publishes a child rate charges less for children, usually ages 4 to 12. Examples: $89 at Ka Moana, $99.99 at Aloha Wailea, $108.12 at Chief’s and $119 at Queens Waikiki. Toddlers are free at most of them: 3 and under at Ka Moana, Aloha Kai and Feast at Mokapu, 5 and under at Aloha Wailea and Waikoloa. Queens Waikiki charges $20 for a lap child.
Which Hawaii luaus include an open bar?
10 of the 16 luaus include unlimited drinks: Aloha Wailea, Gilligan’s, Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Drums and Dances of Polynesia, Feast and Fire, Huaka’i, Myths of Maui, Luau Kalamaku, Feast at Mokapu and the Grand Wailea. The cheapest of these is Aloha Wailea at $159.99.
Is tax included in luau prices?
It depends on the luau. Ka Moana lists $129 before Hawaii tax, and the Grand Wailea adds 4.712% tax and a 24% service charge to its $300 price. The Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Mauna Kea and Feast at Mokapu prices in our table already include tax and fees. Check the total at checkout.
How long does a luau last?
Most luaus last 2 to 3 hours, usually starting between 5 and 5:30pm. Aloha Wailea is the shortest at 2 hours. Luau Kalamaku takes about 5 hours because round-trip transport is included, and Oahu luaus with bus transfers from Waikiki add travel time before and after the show.
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Pricing disclaimer: prices are the operators’ published 2026 rates as shown on their FareHarbor booking listings on October 22, 2026. Luau prices change with the season and can change without notice. Final prices, availability and inclusions are confirmed at checkout with the tour operator.
