Ka Moana Luau at Sea Life Park

Spend a magical evening enriched by Hawaii’s vibrant culture, history, food, and dance.

A great opportunity to venture outside the hustle & bustle of Honolulu to the scenic and sparsely populated southeastern coast, the Ka Moana Luau is located at Sea Life Park, a marine mammal park, bird sanctuary, and aquarium. As an alternative to driving yourself, you can be escorted via tour bus via the beautiful coastal route, which traverses through neighborhoods of the rich & famous as well as past Hanauma Bay, while you enjoy the interesting and entertaining commentary by the driver. Just 30 minutes from Waikiki, the luau setting is worth the journey — flanked by towering cliffs on one side and the ocean on the other with offshore islands adding to the charm.

Upon arrival and being greeted with a lei, a Mai Tai cocktail, and some lomi lomi salmon and poi (blended taro) appetizers, you can stroll the grounds taking photos of the stunning surroundings as the sun sets and also visit the many cultural activity stations, including to learn hula dancing, lei making, weaving, ukulele playing, and temporary Polynesian tattoos.

An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcases a variety of island foods, including mahi mahi fish, juicy kalua pork cooked all day in an underground hot stone stove, and tropical desserts. Indulge in the bar that includes specialty tropical cocktails, local craft beer, wine, and more.

Performances during the show portion will take you on a journey through Hawaii and broader Polynesia, both past and present. Highlights include an exciting Maori war dance, graceful hula dancing, and climactic fire dance, with humorous commentary and audience participation sprinkled throughout. You’ll not only be entertained, but also depart with lasting memories and a newfound appreciation for Hawaii.

Also included is (optional) free day admission to Sea Life Park, a $40 value! Coach bus transportation from/to Waikiki is available for only $18/person [note: temporarily suspended due to COVID-19].

Our online prices as published on this page are up to 15% OFF the retail price! There is no downside versus paying full price.

COVID-19 CHANGES (March Update): Since reopening in December, there have been multiple changes for the foreseeable future including: 1) No transportation service (although this is tentatively scheduled to start up again by April), 2) All parties will have a private table, and 3) Meal is served cafeteria-style by staff. 

• The Standard package usually fills up first, so please book that one early, or make sure to check the other seating packages for additional dates that may be available. 
  
  Same-Day Bookings:
• If there is availability, the booking calendar above will allow bookings until 3:30 pm. Booking before then if possible is best. After 3:30 pm, please choose another date; if that is not possible, feel free to contact us and we may be able to still make tonight work. 
• If transport is available, it will ask if you would like to add before proceeding to checkout; if it doesn't ask you, it means it no longer is available today.

• Stunning outdoor setting, whereas other Waikiki luau locations include an indoor hotel ballroom and a rooftop garage adjacent to a noisy streets
• A more intimate setting (averaging 150-250 people) versus other luaus which average 400-1200+
• For those staying in Waikiki, half the travel time than heading to a Ko Olina luau (west coast) which can be about 1 hour each way with traffic. Convenient coach bus transport available (enjoy the luau bar!).
• Includes admission to Sea Life Park (same day or within a week)

Oahu Revealed guidebook:

Ka Moana is the closest luau outside Waikiki. Beautiful natural setting, and entertaining show with lots of dancing. The luau feels less processed than most of the others.

• Island greens with mandarin oranges, radish sprouts, crisp rice noodles, and Asian dressing
• Poi (blended taro)
• Lomi lomi salmon
• Fresh grilled mahi mahi with macadamia nut crème sauce
• Chicken yakitori with teriyaki sauce 
• Kalua pork (cooked all day in an underground hot stone stove)
• Crisp vegetable stir-fry
• Sweet potatoes
• Taro rolls
• Steamed white rice
• Fruit salad
• Pineapple cake

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that might prevent you from enjoying most of the items at the buffet, you can make a note at checkout, and you may be contacted to discuss alternate options.

• Refundable until 24 hours prior to activity time

• 4.712% Oahu sales tax (GET)