We have been here a few times but everytime when we bring someone who hasn't we try to get here…read more I've heard from some people that it's the second best on the island ( considering how many there are) isn't bad. The luau is actually pretty good, the first time was great but after so many times it's a little bit of an anti climax now. In fact I'm almost over Hawaii. I'm saying almost, not definitely.

We have attended the Hale Koa Luau in 2024 and again this year in 2026. 2024 was better because…read morethere was a female host named Lyric who reminded me of a Disney princess. I later learned that she was a contestant on The Voice. In addition, my 2024 luau was my first visit to Hawaii ever and I was pumped to attend a luau and learn the traditions. Our 2026 host was a gentleman who had more of a flat stage presence. Flash forward to 2026, many components of the luau remained the same. The luau starts at 5 pm and there are various activities on the lawn such as lei bracelet making, some music, a man who climbs up a coconut tree, and a complimentary drink either rum punch or guava juice. There is the typical push for professional photos when your party enters the space with an opportunity to purchase closer to dinner time at $25 each. The show takes a touch to get going and has a strong focus on getting the crowd engaged. There are many songs dedicated towards anniversaries and celebrations which is nice. In addition, there is a big focus on military and those who have served this country being at a military hotel. The event is clean, staff is friendly, yet I do wish there was more performing as opposed to crowd shout outs. The show takes you through Polynesian history, New Zealand and more demonstrated via dancing, fire throwing and hula. There is an MC who hosts, live musicians and interactive crowd sessions. I've never been a big fan of the food but appreciate it all because it's a learning lesson about traditional food. The appetizers are pineapple, pickled onions, poi and salsa with fish that will get split at your table with pre-set plates. Servers will come around to serve the main dish. The main plate contains chicken, pulled pork, steak, fish, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Dessert has always been guava cake which pairs nicely with coffee. My favorite take-a-way from the show is learning how the men have always done the hunting, cooking and cleaning as the women are considered sacred since women can give the gift of life. This is such an honorable lesson that makes me smile. Thank you to the staff as I know it takes a village to put on a show like this especially 3 x's a week. Mahalo!!

We purchased passes for a luau which included entrance to the Sea Life Park. We enjoyed walking and…read moreseeing all the aquatic animals in the park. As time went on, we prepared for the luau which will be starting. We were each greeted with a fresh floral lei as well as shell leis if you were interested. The food is pretty decent and if you're not a big drinker, I would suggest the seltzers for your bar tickets treat yourself and enjoy.

Sea Life Luau was one of my favorite experiences in Oahu! If you're looking for a break from the…read morebusy atmosphere of Waikiki, this is the perfect place to spend an evening. The oceanfront setting is beautiful, and the entire event is well organized. We enjoyed the pre-show cultural activities, a delicious buffet with a good variety of Hawaiian dishes, and excellent service from the staff. I highly recommend Sea Life Luau to couples, families, and anyone visiting Oahu. It was a memorable evening and definitely worth adding to your Hawaii itinerary! Please check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GHNmBP/

3-D dining experience in Waikiki. The show happens on your plate and it's awesome!…read more Can you get better food elsewhere? Yes. If you want better steak, go to a steakhouse. If you want better dessert, go to a dessert restaurant. However their creme brûlée was pretty darn good. The lobster was very tender. I really enjoyed all my food and I wasn't hungry when I left. Can you order what you want? Not really, it's a set prixe fixe menu. I think you can choose vegetarian or regular. Is the service great? Yes. Reservations are a must in this small 30-ish seat(?) restaurant located in a Waikiki boutique hotel. You have to put a deposit down of $30/pp if I recall correctly. It's hard to reschedule or cancel if it's last minute so make sure everyone can come! Parking was with the valet. Overall, if you're looking for a special occasion to do something unique and fun, this is the place. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Le Petit Chef is an interactive dining experience at Romer House Waikiki…read more If you drive, its free valet. Just remember to have your ticket validated. Your "reservation" is "show time." Staff requests that you arrive 30 minutes prior. This is for seating and to ensure that the show begins on time. If you are running late or arent on time, staff will hold up the start time to wait for you. Please dont be that person. Everyone's hungry. Be prepared to dine on 5 courses. They're small, but tasty. I have to be frank, the food was actually pretty good. I enjoyed every course and im kind of picky. I wasn't full, but I wasn't hungry by the end. Staff is super friendly and very attentive. The service is nothing short of phenomenal. They ask if you have food allergies or are celebrating anything. BE CAREFUL about this -- my wife and I went for our anniversary. As a gesture, they congratulated us and brought out a special cupcake for our occasion. Turns out, they charge you for it. Even when we didnt ask for it. This is the reason for the 3 star review. We went for dinner. Its was over $160 a person. They also tack on a 20% service fee, regardless of your party size. For 2 of us, the meal, two drinks, ans the cupcake that we didnt ask for but were charged for landed us around $460. Overall, if you have the money, its worth the experience. Would I go again, absolutely -- but not for the price. Also, I wont go when celebrating anything. Its a bit underhanded to tack on a additional charge for something we never asked for.

Hands down the best intimate luau I've been to. I'm so…read moreimpressed with the food and dancers. It was so amazing and blown away by the culture and hospitality. Thank you cousins and cousin Jackson for a one of a kind experience

Located on the grounds of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu the Waikiki Sunset Luau is a…read morefairly good luau, but there are much better ones out there in comparison. Paradise Cove Luau was the best but, unfortunately, they have closed their doors for good. The food here was OK. The service was fair. The ambience is also OK. I suggest hunting around for other luaus and look at the reviews before making your selection.

The food was great . The mai Tais were AMAZING . I loved getting to learn dances and cultural…read morepractices. It was so great!

I would not recommend booking with Queens Waikīkī Luau. The venue is located in the middle of a…read moreshopping mall, which does not provide the atmosphere most people expect from a traditional luau experience. We attended on June 23, 2026. Rain was forecast throughout the day, and since the company's website clearly states that the event operates rain or shine, I expected them to be prepared for the weather. Unfortunately, they were not. When we arrived, the tables and chairs were soaking wet. While ponchos were provided, there were no canopies set up to protect guests from the rain, and many people were left standing outside the venue trying to find shelter. The event felt poorly organized, and I was not the only guest expressing concerns. More than half of the attendees appeared frustrated by the lack of preparation and accommodations. We spoke with both customer service and the on-site supervisor during the event. Afterward, I contacted customer service to request a refund. Their response stated that they were unaware of the rainy forecast and that they eventually dried the tables and put up canopies. However, these actions took place approximately an hour after the show was scheduled to begin, which is far too late. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. Given the weather forecast and the company's rain-or-shine policy, guests should have been provided with a properly prepared venue from the start. Based on my experience, I would not book with this company again.

Treating ourselves to what may prove to be a once-in-a-lifetime stay at the Royal Hawaiian, we…read morechose to make reservations at the hotel's own Aha'aina Luau. We were not disappointed. The courtesy and attentiveness of the service was unparalleled, the passion and energy of the young performers was a joy, and the storyteller hosting the entertainment was knowledgeable of the lore of the location and culture. The food delicious (I recommend especially the Ahi tuna). Hard to beat the setting as the sun slowly set, the surf struck its rhythm, and mighty Diamond Head was always there in the background.

Pass on this. The show is a history of Hawaii in skits. It only had one good, big dance and the…read morerest boring. Very disappointing.

The overcharge of $20 was a waste. We left after 30 minutes of waiting on our pizza. The pizza was…read moreok. Slightly better than frozen red baron. We had high hopes for the music but was very disappointed that the songs were just about identical to what was being played out on the main floor. We are older so we expected a little better "RnB" vibe than what was played while we were there as opposed to songs like "I don't f w you" . Also know that you're left on your feet with no options for sitting down unless you do table service. Wasn't worth getting table for what we were looking for.

When you want delivery pizza and don't want any of the national brands (Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Papa…read moreJohns) and want something more gourmet, The Lounge is a good choice. They have late hours too. Got That Pizza with Egg ($22), which has prosciutto, truffle oil and egg. It was pretty yummy. Also got the white garlic pizza ($14). I had some scampi at home and the pizza made a place to repurpose the previous night's taco dinner leftover shrimp. The pizza came pretty quickly, about 40 minutes after my order.

Food: AMAZING! We had fish. It was tender and moist. The chef told us he was grilling it as we ate…read moresalad. The wasabi cream sauce made the dish with bok Choy, edamame beans, and rice. The salad had a really yummy sweet papaya sauce. Cheesecake standard but very yummy too! Best food on a boat. They even got our baby some fish and noodles and Cheetos. Service: Alex was so kind and attentive. My son got sea sick and she packed his food, gave me barf bags and a towel. She showed a spot where it was less rocky. She was lovely interacting with the children. Showed them all she decorated. Ambience: very chill vibe, clean bathrooms, Desiree was a cool bartender making everyone comfortable. It was very fun experience for our family. We got great pictures with Diamond head and the sunset. Captain was kind to take pictures while steering the ship. Loved it and will do again when Oahu!

Location 3.5: Kewalo Harbor off of Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii. This is a few miles to…read morethe west of Waikiki beach and not a short walk from there. You can drive, take a taxi, bus or Uber, or the Prince Kuhio staff can arrange pickup and drop off for you at an additional cost. There is plenty of paid parking at the harbor. Service 5: Super nice and friendly staff, all the way from the reception team to the photographer, the servers, the bartender, the chef and the captain. Ambiance 5: The enthusiasm of the staff rubs off on the guests. It is a happy gathering with breathtaking views. We took the Friday night dinner-cruise which lasted longer (and was more costly) so that we could enjoy the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks. The ship 3: The Prince Kuhio was first commissioned in 1984 as a passenger ferry. In 2020, she became part of the Prince Kuhio Tours family and was converted for use in scenic dining cruises. It can accommodate up to 138 passengers with plenty of outdoor and indoor space for dining, cocktails, and sightseeing. The upper, open deck where we sat, has 2 person and 4 person tables with all bench seats facing forward. The set up is optimized for sightseeing which is great. Viewing-wise, every seat is a good seat. Accommodation-wise, the setup is simple and not really fine-dining; hard seats with no cushioning, no tablecloths or cloth napkins, no metal silverware and no glassware. There is a bar facing the dining tables which at the time of our visit in August 2025 only served soft drinks and non-alcoholic mixers. For some undisclosed reason no alcohol was being sold on board but guests were encouraged to bring their own, which we did! Not sure if this is a long-term situation or temporary. The alcohol situation is not clearly stated on their website so if you plan to be drinking you might want to inquire ahead of time whether you should bring your own. The lower deck is enclosed and views are limited compared to the upper deck. The admission price for the lower deck is a little less ($115 vs. $132 at the time of our visit). The restrooms are aft on the lower deck. Again pretty basic. Boarding and seating 3: We got there plenty of time ahead of the scheduled boarding but there was already a long line outside. There was very little supervision. The line was disorganized and people were cutting in and jumping the line. We were greeted cheerfully at the entrance, checked in, and photographed for a separately-sold souvenir photo. Although we had paid for upper deck seating as a family of four, by the time we got there all tables were taken. Again there was no supervision by the staff and it was kind of a "free for all". We had to personally negotiate with the other guests (who had spread out over multiple tables) to secure a 4-seat table. This was a little chaotic and unexpected. Food 4: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner have different menus. We had taken the Sunset Dinner Cruise. Dinner included a garden salad, an entrée and a dessert (cheesecake). For the entrée, you are limited to Fish (Catch of the Day) or Beef Short Ribs. We all had the fish and it was delicious and nicely plated. Given the amount of people that they feed in as short as a time, I do not know how they do it but it came out really well. We met the chef who was going around and meeting the guests after the dinner was served, and he told us that everything is done fresh and on premises in real time. Hats off to the chef and the staff! Drinks 3: As mentioned earlier, they only served soft drinks and mixers at the time of our visit in August 2025. No alcohol was sold on board but patrons were encouraged to bring their own. Suggest you check ahead of time with Prince Kuhio Tours whether this is still the situation. The Last Word 4: The breathtaking views, the friendly crew and the delicious (albeit limited in options) food offerings elevate this experience to a solid 4. I wish they could do better with the boarding process and the seating arrangements. Overall a great experience!