Kāʻanapali · Wailea · Kīhei
Fire-knife dancers, kālua pig, and an oceanfront sunset. The big differences are the setting, the meal, and the refund policy.
Maui’s lūʻau on Viator are resort shows: on the beach in Kāʻanapali, oceanfront in Wailea, or on a golf course in Kīhei. All of them pair dinner with Polynesian music and dance and end with a fire-knife performance.
Choose by where you’re staying, then by the meal. Some serve a buffet, one serves a three-course dinner at your table, and drinks range from an open bar to a few included cocktails.
Check the fine print: one lūʻau here is all sales final, and start times shift with sunset through the year.
Our picks
We compared every listing on itinerary, group size, reviews, and price. These are the ones we’d book.
Best plated dinner 3 to 4 hoursTihati Productions Ltd.
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort, 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea
Free cancellation
Booked securely on Viator
Why: An oceanfront show at a Wailea resort with a three-course meal served at your table, live music, and a fire-knife finale.
Best in Kāʻanapali 3 hoursTihati Productions Ltd.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Kāʻanapali Pkwy, Kāʻanapali
Free cancellation
Booked securely on Viator
Why: Beachfront beside Black Rock, with kālua pig cooked in an imu on the grounds, a buffet, and an open bar for guests 21 and up.
Most casual 2 to 3 hoursGilligans' Island Luau
Maui Nui Golf Course, 470 Līpoa Pkwy, Kīhei
Free cancellation
Booked securely on Viator
Why: It bills itself as Kīhei’s only lūʻau: small, locally owned, and set on a golf course with ocean views, with audience participation in the show.
Side by side
| Tour | Best for | Length | Rating | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best plated dinnerTe Au Moana Lūʻau at Wailea Beach MarriottTihati Productions Ltd. Free cancellation | South Maui guests who prefer a plated meal over a buffet line | 3 to 4 hours | 4.581,465 reviews | $225 | Check dates |
| Best in KāʻanapaliMaui Nui Lūʻau at Sheraton Maui, KāʻanapaliTihati Productions Ltd. Free cancellation | Kāʻanapali visitors who want an open bar and a sunset setting | 3 hours | 4.421,774 reviews | $218 | Check dates |
| Most casualGilligans’ Island Lūʻau in KīheiGilligans' Island Luau Free cancellation | Kīhei families who want a smaller, more casual lūʻau | 2 to 3 hours | 4.261,412 reviews | $166.49 | Check dates |
| Wailele Lūʻau at the Westin Maui, KāʻanapaliWailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa | Fire-knife fans already staying in Kāʻanapali | 3 hours | 4.23262 reviews | $218.75 | Check dates |
Te Au Moana Lūʻau at Wailea Beach Marriott
Tihati Productions Ltd.
South Maui guests who prefer a plated meal over a buffet line
Check datesMaui Nui Lūʻau at Sheraton Maui, Kāʻanapali
Tihati Productions Ltd.
Kāʻanapali visitors who want an open bar and a sunset setting
Check datesGilligans’ Island Lūʻau in Kīhei
Gilligans' Island Luau
Kīhei families who want a smaller, more casual lūʻau
Check datesWailele Lūʻau at the Westin Maui, Kāʻanapali
Wailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Fire-knife fans already staying in Kāʻanapali
Check datesRatings, review counts, and from-prices are live from Viator and refresh daily. Prices are per person unless the listing says otherwise and change with the date you pick. Booking links go to Viator, where availability and cancellation terms are shown before you pay. We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure.
Ratings across review sites
Viator lists reviews from its own travelers and from Tripadvisor. Here they are separately, so one site can’t hide a weak score on the other.
| Tour | Viator | Tripadvisor | All reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Au Moana Lūʻau at Wailea Beach MarriottTihati Productions Ltd. | 4.601,061 reviews | 4.52404 reviews | 4.581,465 reviews |
| Maui Nui Lūʻau at Sheraton Maui, KāʻanapaliTihati Productions Ltd. | 4.471,429 reviews | 4.17345 reviews | 4.421,774 reviews |
| Gilligans’ Island Lūʻau in KīheiGilligans' Island Luau | 4.24730 reviews | 4.27682 reviews | 4.261,412 reviews |
| Wailele Lūʻau at the Westin Maui, KāʻanapaliWailele Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa | 4.39150 reviews | 4.03112 reviews | 4.23262 reviews |
Figures from Viator’s partner API, refreshed daily. Google reviews aren’t included.
FAQ
It depends on where you’re staying. In Kāʻanapali, the Maui Nui Lūʻau at Black Rock has the beach setting and an open bar; in Wailea, Te Au Moana serves a plated dinner; in Kīhei, Gilligans’ is small and casual.
Most listed here offer free cancellation, but the Wailele Lūʻau at the Westin Maui is all sales final. Check before you pay.
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