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Aloha Kai Lūʻau

Aloha Kai Lūʻau

Enjoy world-class entertainment, with sweeping ocean views, tucked beneath the stunning Ko‘olau Mountains.

Experience an Authentic Polynesian Lūʻau with Scenic Ocean Views

Open 4 days per 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 salmon, fresh island-caught fish, kalua 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.

Notice: All GoCity guests receive complimentary admission to Sea Life Park based on the lu’au package selected. Sea Life Park will be open Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays) from Sept. 1 to Dec. 22. We welcome you to visit the park during during our six-day operating schedule between 10am to 4pm.

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Go City

Your Go City Package Includes:

Silver Package Seating also includes:

  • Fresh flower lei greeting
  • Pre-show Cultural Activities - lei making, hula lesson, ukulele lesson and more.
  • Full buffet dinner with complimentary coffee, tea and island fruit punch, PLUS (2) drink tickets for bar beverages
  • Includes BONUS OFFER: Complimentary General Admission to Sea Life Park. Park visit may be between 5 days pre- or post-Luau date.
  • 20% off Retail Merchandise
  • 20% off F&B at Tiki Treats

Reserve Your Luau Now

Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Choose the date that you wish to visit.

Please input each 12-digit Go City Pass # per person, and separate each # with a comma. Bring your Go City Pass and Aloha Kai Luau confirmation e-mail to Sea Life Park ticket window for check-in.

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Schedule:

  • 4:30pm: Check-in at the Ticket Booth and gain entry to relax at the Beach Boy Lanai (guests can use their drink tickets here at the restaurant, or at the luau bar)
  • 5:00pm: Official welcome and lei greeting
  • 5:30pm: Pre-show cultural activities & interactions with luau staff and cultural practitioners
  • 6:00pm: Luau Dinner Buffet Begins
  • 7:00pm: Journey through the Dances of Polynesia, including dances of the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti, Samoa and more
  • 8:00-8:15pm: Show concludes. Stay and talk with our dancers, or depart for transportation pick-up.

Transportation:

Sea Life Park offers round trip transportation at $35.99+ tax with an early arrival to Sea Life Park to enjoy our park before the show or on-time arrival before the opening of Luau.

Park Admission:

Your pass includes 5-day Unlimited General Admission pass to Sea Life Park. Park visit may be between 5 days before or after the Luau date. Simply present your email confirmation and the Go City pass, and you’ll be granted access to the park.

Know Before You Go:

GoCity Pass Access – Aloha Kai Lūʻau at Sea Life Park

With your GoCity Pass, you’ll enjoy the unforgettable Aloha Kai Lūʻau at Sea Life Park, featuring an island-inspired buffet dinner and a vibrant Polynesian show set against East Oʻahu’s stunning oceanfront views.

How to Reserve Your Lūʻau Experience: Booking is simple—just enter your preferred date and your GoCity Pass numbers during the online reservation process and follow the prompts to confirm.

Important Reservation Guidelines:

  • Reservations must be made online by 2:00 PM HST on the day before your visit.
  • If booking after 2:00 PM HST, please call 808-259-2500 for assistance.
  • Advance reservations are highly recommended.
  • To modify or cancel your booking, changes must be made at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled lūʻau date.

Enjoy a seamless experience from start to finish—and get ready for one of the most memorable cultural evenings on Oʻahu.

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.

Oʻahu Island

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.

Aloha Kai Lūʻau traditional costuming

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

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.

Fire Dancers

See What Guests are Saying

Wonderful event! This was a fun event with a wonderful dinner! The luau was fantastic and the lei class was so fun. Highly recommend. Everyone was so friendly and kind. You will not be disappointed with the show.

— Virginiaisforlovers