Experience an Authentic Polynesian Lūʻau with Scenic Ocean Views

Open (4) days/week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Discover one of Oʻahu’s most beautiful lūʻau settings and immerse yourself in an authentic celebration of Hawaiian culture, complete with traditional food, storytelling, music, and hands-on activities. It’s the perfect way to experience the true spirit of Hawaiʻi.

Enjoy a generous island-style buffet featuring local favorites like lomi lomi salmonfresh island-caught fishkalua pork, Hawaiian sweet bread, tropical fruits, and more. One of the evening’s highlights is the authentic imu ceremony—a time-honored Hawaiian tradition where a whole pig is slowly cooked in an underground oven, then unveiled for guests to see.

Lūʻau Packages

  • Experience an intimate luʻau setting boasting the best ocean views beneath the beautiful Ko’olau Mountains.
  • Your journey begins with one of the most scenic drives along the breathtaking Kaiwi coastline, passing iconic landmarks like Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach, the Halona Blowhole and Makapuʻu Lighthouse.
  • Learn about Polynesian culture through multiple interactive activities including lei making, hula lessons, and ukulele lessons.
  • Witness a traditional imu (underground oven) ceremony.
  • Enjoy an island-inspired all-you-can-eat dinner buffet featuring classic (vegan and gluten-free options available on the menu).

Book your reservations online, via email at reshawaii@sealifeparkhawaii.com or by phone at 808-259-2500 (Daily from 8:30am - 4pm HST)

Seating Priority Seating Priority

Gold Package

SAVE $15 ONLINE!

  • Fresh flower lei greeting
  • Complimentary welcome Mai Tai
  • Two (2) drink tickets
  • Gold Seating
  • Cultural Activities
  • Buffet Dinner & Live Music
  • Souvenir photograph (one per group)
  • 10-day Unlimited General Admission pass to Sea Life Park. Park visit may be between 10 days before or after the Luau date.
  • 20% off at retail gift shop
  • 20% off at Tiki Treats
  • Lap Children (0-3) are free
ADULT (SAVE $15) $229.99 $214.99
CHILD (SAVE $15) $175.99 $160.99

Silver Package

SAVE $15 ONLINE!

Enjoy Silver seating for less with Bronze Pricing.

  • Fresh flower lei greeting
  • Two (2) drink tickets
  • Silver luau seating
  • Cultural Activities
  • Buffet dinner & Live Music
  • 5-day Unlimited General Admission pass to Sea Life Park. Park visit may be between 5 days before or after the Luau date.
  • 20% off at retail gift shop
  • 20% off at Tiki Treats
  • Lap Children (0-3) are free
ADULT (SAVE $15) $189.99 $174.99
CHILD (SAVE $15) $155.99 $140.99

Bronze Package

SAVE $15 ONLINE!

  • Shell Lei Greeting
  • One (1) drink ticket
  • Bronze luau seating
  • Cultural Activities
  • Buffet dinner & Live Music
  • 1-day General Admission pass to Sea Life Park will be included. Park visit may be 1 day before or after the Luau date.
  • Lap Children (0-3) are free
ADULT (SAVE $15) $149.99 $134.99
CHILD (SAVE $15) $125.99 $110.99
INCLUSIONS BRONZE PACKAGE SILVER PACKAGE GOLD PACKAGE
Seating Area Bronze Seating Silver Seating Gold Seating
Lei Greeting Shell Lei Fresh Flower Lei Fresh Flower Lei
Drink Tickets One (1) Ticket Two (2) Tickets Two (2) Tickets
Welcome Mai Tai Included
Buffet Dinner & Show Included Included Included
Cultural Activities Included Included Included
Sea Life Park Pass 1-Day Admission 5-Day Admission 10-Day Admission
Souvenir Photo 1 Per Group
Retail/Tiki Treats Discount 20% Off 20% Off
Pricing (Starting at) $134.99 $174.99 $214.99

Aloha Kai Lū'au Additional Information

About Aloha Kai Lū'au

An Authentic Oceanfront Lūʻau on Oʻahu

The Aloha Kai Lūʻau at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi invites guests on an unforgettable cultural journey through Polynesia—guided by the ocean that connects its people, stories, and traditions. Set on Oʻahu’s scenic windward coast, this immersive lūʻau blends authentic Hawaiian culture with world-class entertainment in a breathtaking natural setting.

The Aloha Kai Lūʻau features powerful Polynesian choreography, vibrant traditional costuming, and live music, culminating in a dazzling finale set to an original theme song created exclusively for the experience. The lūʻau is held in Makapuʻu Meadows, an open-air, starlit venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean and framed by the dramatic Koʻolau Mountains—making it one of the most scenic oceanfront lūʻau experiences on Oʻahu.

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Aloha Kai Lūʻau traditional costuming Aloha Kai Lūʻau traditional costuming

The Aloha Kai Lūʻau features powerful Polynesian choreography, vibrant traditional costuming, and live music, culminating in a dazzling finale set to an original theme song created exclusively for the experience. The lūʻau is held in Makapuʻu Meadows, an open-air, starlit venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean and framed by the dramatic Koʻolau Mountains—making it one of the most scenic oceanfront lūʻau experiences on Oʻahu.

A centerpiece of the evening is the traditional imu ceremony, featuring kalua pork slow-cooked in an underground oven. Aloha Kai Lūʻau offers one of the few true imu-prepared kalua pig experiences on Oʻahu, presented in a way that honors time-honored Hawaiian culinary traditions. The island-inspired menu also includes a vegan curry option to accommodate a range of dietary preferences.

Traditional Imu Ceremony Traditional Imu Ceremony
Fire Dancers Fire Dancers

From champion fire-knife dancers to graceful hula, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening at Aloha Kai Lūʻau—where traditional Polynesian music meets original compositions created exclusively for the show.

The lūʻau is offered four nights per week—Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, making it an ideal midweek or weekend evening experience on Oʻahu. The festivities begin with unique cultural performances, including coconut tree climbing, followed by a bountiful island-style buffet and a dynamic Polynesian stage production.

Guests are invited to take part in complimentary hands-on cultural activities, including coconut leaf weaving, kupeʻe making (traditional wrist and ankle lei), ʻukulele lessons, ʻulu maika (Hawaiian bowling), and fish-net throwing—interactive experiences that make this lūʻau especially engaging for families and first-time visitors to Hawaiʻi.

All Aloha Kai Lūʻau packages include complimentary daytime admission to Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi, allowing guests to enjoy the park’s marine life exhibits and oceanfront views earlier in the day before returning for an evening of food, culture, and entertainment.

Schedule & Cultural Activities

Cultural Activities & Demonstrations

  • Polynesian Tattooing
  • Coconut weaving
  • Ukulele lesson
  • Kupe’e making
  • Hula Implements
  • Ulu Maika
  • Fishnet Throwing

Mini-Performances

  • Coconut tree climbing
  • Coconut Demonstration
  • Dinner Hulas
  • Imu Ceremony
  • Hula Lesson

Schedule Time
Check in 4:30pm
Door opens
Lei greeting
Cultural Activities
Demonstrations
5:00pm
Buffet dinner 6:00pm
Polynesian Show 7:00pm
Departure 8:15pm

Driving Directions

We offer a safe and secure parking lot if you choose to drive your own vehicle. Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park Hawaii is about a 30-minute to 45-minute drive from Waikiki.

  • Take the H-1 east (Lunalilo Freeway) east
  • H-1 becomes Highway 72, continue east through residential area
  • The residential area will end, so, continue driving along the coast past Hanauma Bay, the Blow Hole and Sandy Beach, to Makapu’u Point
  • Sea Life Park is located on the left side of the road. You will see the large signage indicating the entrance from the highway

Our parking lot rate is $18 per vehicle, per day (no cash, card only) .  

Get Directions

Aloha Kai Lūʻau at Sea Life Park

41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795
Phone: 808-259-2500

Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi offers round-trip transportation for $35.99 + tax, with two arrival options to fit your schedule and travel style.

Early Arrival Option (highlighted in yellow during booking):

Select the early transportation option to arrive at Sea Life Park before park closing, giving you time to walk the grounds, enjoy the ocean views, and explore select exhibits before the lūʻau begins. This option includes complimentary daytime park access prior to the show.

Lūʻau-Only Arrival Option (highlighted in orange during booking):

Prefer to arrive just in time for the evening festivities? Choose the later pick-up option to arrive after the park has closed, timed for lūʻau check-in and seating only. During booking, the transportation dropdown menu will automatically suggest the pick-up location closest to your hotel. Please select the most convenient location and plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Guests choosing to use taxi, Uber, or Lyft should make round-trip transportation arrangements in advance, as return transportation options are limited in the area after the show.

 

Pick Up Time Location
12:05 pm
3:25 pm
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Grand Islander Bus Depot

2023 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
12:15 pm
3:35 pm
La Croix Hotel
Olohana Street

2191 Olohana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815
12:20 pm
3:40 pm
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Aloha Landing

2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
12:25 pm
3:45 pm
ROSS Dress for Less
Seaside Avenue

333 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
12:30 pm
3:50 pm
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Koa Avenue

2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

FAQs

We strongly recommend booking your Aloha Kai Lūʻau tickets in advance, especially during peak travel seasons, holidays, and school breaks, as lūʻau seating is limited and may sell out.

Yes. On-site parking is available for $18 + tax per vehicle.

Sea Life Park is a cashless facility, so parking payment must be made using a credit or debit card.

Yes. Select Aloha Kai Lūʻau packages include complimentary general admission to Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi, allowing guests to visit the park before or after their lūʻau date—perfect for itinerary planning.

No advance reservation is required. Simply present your lūʻau confirmation number at the ticket window.

Gold Package: Complimentary park admission valid within 10 days of your lūʻau date (before or after)

Silver Package: Complimentary park admission valid within 5 days of your lūʻau date (before or after)

Bronze Package: Complimentary park admission valid within 1 day of your lūʻau date (before or after)

Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays). Guests can enjoy:

Marine life exhibits and oceanfront views.

Educational habitat talks throughout the day.

A relaxed, family-friendly experience on Oʻahu’s scenic windward coast.

The park closes at 4:00 p.m., and lūʻau check-in begins at 4:30 p.m.

Guests may relax in the Beachboy Lānai restaurant area, where beverages are available for purchase. Our team will escort lūʻau guests to the ticket office when check-in begins.

Yes. A Hawaiian-style buffet dinner is included with all Aloha Kai Lūʻau packages.

Our team will guide guests to the buffet line when it is their scheduled time to dine.

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled lūʻau date to avoid charges.

Cancellations made within 48 hours—or no-shows—will be charged the full amount.

Yes. Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi strives to be accessible and welcoming to all guests.

Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice for any special accommodations.

Wheelchairs are available on a first-come first-served basis.

Yes. Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi is 100% cashless.

We accept credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other ePay options.

While enjoying the bountiful buffet at Aloha Kai Lūʻau, guests are also supporting ocean conservation.

Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi has eliminated plastic lids and straws for more than 20 years and now uses plant-based, compostable cups, plates, and cutlery throughout the lūʻau experience. These efforts help reduce single-use plastics and microplastics, which are among the most harmful forms of debris impacting marine life.

Mahalo for dining sustainably and helping protect Hawaiʻi’s ocean ʻohana.

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