Maui Luaus combine festive entertainment and tradition

A Maui Luau on a balmy evening under the stars will transport you to the days of early Polynesia as you enjoy traditional music, dances and food and fun.

Maui offers some fabulous luaus at popular hotels. There are three nightly luaus hosted along Kaanapali Beach: the Hyatt Regency Maui's 'Drums of the Pacific,' Maui Marriott Resort's 'Marriott Luau' and the ‘Royal Lahaina Luau,’ hosted by the Royal Lahaina Resort and one of Maui’s longest-running luaus. In East Maui, the oceanfront Outrigger Wailea Resort Luau is offered four nights a week. Just past Wailea is theMaui Sunset Luau which takes place in a garden setting at the Maui Prince Resort.

Maui Luau: Drums of the Pacific Luau at Hyatt Regency Maui

The excitement never misses a beat during the ‘Drums of the Pacific’ luau, taking place nightly at the Hyatt Regency Maui’s Sunset Stage.

The evening begins with a traditional Hawaiian lei greeting, complimentary cocktails and demonstrations of native Polynesian crafts and customs, including a hula lesson!

Watch the unearthing of a steaming, roasted pig from the underground oven, or imu, before helping yourself to a sumptuous buffet of traditional Hawaiian cuisine and other Island favorites, including kalua pork, Ulupalakua beef, huli huli chicken, fresh mahi mahi, Hawaiian poi and sweet potatoes, fruits, vegetables and delectable desserts.
Then sit back and relax – if you can – as dancers take to the oceanfront stage for a fast-paced, high-energy showcase of songs and dances telling the tale of the first islanders’ migration to the Hawaiian Islands. Chief Fa'a, one of Hawaii's most dramatic and crowd-pleasing masters, will captivate you with his fire-knife dance. Great fun for the whole family!

Reservations for the Drums of the Pacific Luau are required - More info on this Maui Luau.

Photos courtesy of the Drums of the Pacific Luau.

Maui Luau: Royal Lahaina Luau

From the “aloha” shell lei greeting to the dazzling fire dance finale, the Royal Lahaina Luau will immerse you in an unforgettable cultural celebration of dance, music, food and traditions of Hawaii and other Polynesian islanders.

With the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai as a backdrop, join the Royal Lahaina Resort “ohana” (family) in the oceanfront Luau Gardens at sunset for arts and crafts demonstrations and Imu Ceremony.

You might enjoy a Mai Tai before heading to the all-you-can-eat buffet dinner. You’ll find an array of traditional Hawaiian foods to sample – Kalua pork, poi and lomi lomi salmon – as well as fresh fish, Island chicken, assorted salads, side dishes and desserts. An open bar serves standard cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks and fruit punch. For the keiki (children), a special “kids” buffet is available.

The real fun begins as a cast of dancers, musicians and fire artists take the stage for a dynamic Polynesian Revue, weaving the legends of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and Maui into graceful hulas and spell-binding performances.

Reservations for the Royal Lahaina Luau are required - More info on this Maui Luau.

Photos courtesy of the Royal Lahaina Luau.

Maui Sunset Luau at Maui Prince Hotel Makena Resort

Beyond Wailea is beautiful Makena Beach, where you can enjoy a royal feast in a secluded, romantic, oceanfront garden setting at the Maui Prince Resort. Spectacular sunset views, all-you-can-eat buffet and the best in entertainment — what more could you ask for? The after-luau pageant features dances of the Polynesians from Hawai'i, Tahiti, Raratonga, New Zealand and Samoa, all set to pulsating drum beats.

Reservations for the Maui Sunset Luau are required - More info on this Maui Luau.

Photo courtesy of the Maui Sunset Luau Luau.