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Step back in time to early Polynesia with an evening of music, dance and food at a Maui luau.
With romantic names like Drums of the Pacific and Maui Sunset, you are bound for an exciting time and a pocketful of memories. Join in where the excitement never misses a beat at several nightly luaus along Kaanapali Beach, among which is the island’s longest running performance at the Royal Lahaina Resort Luau.
All the popular luaus on Maui are staged by the oceanfront where the Pacific island sunset makes for a spectacular backdrop. You are warmly greeted with a lei, be it of flowers or of shells, and complimentary cocktails.
Watch Polynesian craftsmen at work or learn a few hula steps or two before the buffet dinner begins with the sounding of the conch shell.
For a high-energy, high-octane Maui luau, check out the Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Hyatt Regency Maui.
In keeping with island tradition, the ceremony begins with unearthing the kalua pig from the underground oven.
The pig is shredded and served on a buffet table heavy with island favorites such as huli huli chicken, fresh mahi mahi, poi, sweet potatoes and desserts to delight everyone with a sweet tooth. Keep an eye out for the delicious Ulupalakua beef from island bred grass fed cattle from the historic ranch.
On the oceanfront stage with the oceanfront swell providing offstage music, entertainment starts with a Hawaiian prayer blessing. To gentle island breezes, enjoy performances which narrate the journey of the Polynesian sailors across the South Pacific seas to Hawaii, including a crowd-pleasing and dramatic fire dance.
When attending the Drums of Makena Luau at the Maui Prince Resort, get ready to go on stage to shake your hips during the pulsating Tahitian tamure dance.
Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the dance of fierce Fijian warriors, be enthralled by the hypnotic rhythm of the Taumotus and soak up the romance during the Hawaiian wedding song.
If you're on a budge but still keen on attending a Maui luau, the Maui Prince offers a more affordable cocktails-only ticket; otherwise, prices range between $94-$103 for premium seating. Free shuttle service is offered at most Wailea hotels to this event.
The longest running Maui luau at the Traditional Royal Lahaina Luau ends on a high note with a dazzling fire dance staged against a backdrop of neighboring Lanai and Molokai islands. That comes after a whole hour of exciting story telling through dance, drumming, chanting and drumming. At the start of the evening, you will have more than ample time for photo ops and arts & crafts demonstrations before the conch shell and drums signal the beginning of the show.
Feast on an all-you-can-eat open buffet with island favorites such as kalua pig, kalua turkey, island chicken and lomi-lomi salmon. The resort has a different menu for smaller appetites and the keiki (kids) have their own selections of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese and corn on the cob!
The Wailele Polynesian luau at the Westin Maui resort and Spa is the latest addition to the extensive offerings of entertainment on the island.
You'll be amazed by the only 5-man team of fire dancers on the island as you enjoy full table service in an intimate setting on the oceanfront. Watch out for Tavita, a third generation fire dancer as he proudly displays steps learned from a heritage passed down through time.
Reservations at any Maui luau are highly recommended especially during high season, as they are sold out many weeks in advance.
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