Oahu · SHOW
7 reviewed
Good shows fill early in Oahu. Choose by the experience you want, the coast you are already visiting and the practical details that are hardest to change once the day begins.
A close-up Oahu magic show at Hilton Waikiki Beach, with Victorian-style theatrics and an audience levitation act inches away.
“Setting was excellent for show Was very intimate setting too The close contact with the audance and Shooto s, theatrics and comedic approach drew us in as particapants”
Waikiki luau dinner plus optional Rock-A-Hula show near the Royal Hawaiian Center, with pineapple, a big buffet, and fire-knife dancing.
“We're vegan, so your mileage may vary, but at least we thought the food was decent or better, depending on what we are talking about (the pineapple was shockingly mediocre, but the lime tofu poke was pretty good), not that there were a ton of options for us, but I was able to fill up. The problem is that the venue is poor. Lots of traffic sounds, including numerous sirens. Rain was an issue and caused slip hazards. They took my wife's wheelchair and put it where it got rained on. Arrival felt very unwelcoming. There want a greeter, no music or anything that would make you feel welcome. We…”
Oceanfront Honolulu luau at Aloha Tower with hands-on culture, island buffet, and a high-energy Polynesian show ending in a Samoan fire dance.
“Truly a stellar experience! I've been to Hawaii several times and never experienced a luau and it's something I should have done years ago! I would give 5 stars but the food was just OK. Unfortunately the food in the box was underwhelming and I was really looking forward to seeing the pig! But other than that... FABULOUS!!”
Oahu sunset dinner cruise with Diamond Head views, five-course lobster or steak, champagne-style toast, live music, and Hawaiian show.
“I booked this cruise for my wife’s birthday, the bus pick us up from a nearby hotel. We had table on the third deck up where we could go to the upper deck to view the sunset, unfortunately it was cloudy that night but we still enjoyed the food and entertainment. Staffs served each of us a huge lobster and then steak. Steak is very good if you like it medium rare, otherwise you won’t be able to eat it. Lobster was kinda warm but I didn’t care, it was very good with butter and lemon.”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower mixes hands-on Polynesian culture, farm-to-table buffet, and a fire show in 150 minutes.
“Very friendly and talented performers. Dinner was pretty good too”
Honolulu Pacific Star sunset dinner cruise with Pacific Rim buffet, live show, 60-foot deck views, Friday fireworks option.
“Fun to see the lights of the city Fun experience great food. I loved the macaroni salad, roast beef and Fish!”
A 2.5-hour Waikiki sunset dinner cruise with a front-row Friday night fireworks view, 3-course onboard meal, and BYOB cocktail fun.
“Food good. Trip bumpy. Fireworks short. Trip only 2 hours. The photographer only takes cash. The pineapple juice is canned. Disappointed for an island of fresh pineapples”
Germaine’s Traditional Luau on Oahu pairs a beachside Polynesian show with a buffet dinner and the underground-pig ceremony. Optional Waikiki pickup.
“Entertainment was good however seemed more emphasis on Tahitian and other islands. We were expecting an evening of Hawaiian dance. Food was a 2/5. Overpriced activity.”
Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau at Hyatt Waikiki pairs a lei greeting and handcrafted cocktail with a rooftop hula show and dinner buffet.
“Luau entertainment and food were excellent. Staff were most pleasant.”
