Upgrade to premier seating with round-trip transportation and a plantation train ride
5 Hours
Transport, train ride, open bar
Get closer to the main stage with this Gold Package, plus round-trip transportation and a ride on the Kauai Plantation Railway. Enjoy buffet-style dinner, an open bar, and the Kalamaku show with traditional hula and fire knife dancing.
Check in at least 15 minutes prior to the train ride after you arrive at the property. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds are honored if you cancel within 48 hours prior to your check-in time at the luau. A full charge applies for cancellations outside of 48 hours and for no-shows. For groups of 20 or more, cancel at least 21 days before for a full refund; changes within 21 days are non-refundable.
Transportation runs from 3:30–5:00 PM from designated pickup locations. Check-in starts at 5:00 PM, the train ride runs 5:20–6:10 PM, the pre-show open bar runs 6:10–7:30 PM, and the main show runs 7:30–8:15 PM.
Check in at least 15 minutes before the train ride, right after you arrive at the luau.
Select your hotel and the area of Kauai where you are staying when you book. Your pickup time and location are provided with your booking details.
Kauai, Hawaii
Most visitors rave about the theatrical performance itself, which consistently stands out as the evening's highlight. The show features talented performers, impressive production values, and engaging storytelling that captures Hawaiian culture. Guests appreciate thoughtful touches like the lei greeting, optional train rides where you can feed animals, and the imu ceremony. The food gets generally positive feedback, with many finding it tasty and plentiful, though a few found it just average. Some practical considerations: seating location matters significantly for the experience, with back tables feeling disconnected from the action. The venue handles large crowds, and while most found operations smooth, a few guests felt the pacing between activities dragged or the exit process chaotic with everyone leaving simultaneously. Sound levels during the show run quite loud. Several reviewers mention this was their favorite luau across multiple Hawaiian visits, and return guests speak highly of the consistent quality that brings them back.
The pork was a little salty for me because I hardly ever use salt but the rest was tremendous
Jesse Parenteau
April 3, 2026
The pork was a little salty for me because I hardly ever use salt but the rest was tremendous
Jesse Parenteau
April 3, 2026