Ocean
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Float above lit ocean water after dark as Kona's resident manta rays somersault inches beneath you, the Big Island's single most unforgettable hour.
Culture
Oceanfront Sunset Luau
Kālua pig from the imu, hula and fire knife under the stars, and a Polynesian feast by the water. The luau is the island's warmest evening out.
A luau is the oldest kind of island evening: an imu opened at dusk, kālua pig and poi and fresh fish, mai tais as the sun drops into the water, and the story of Polynesia told in hula, chant, and a heart-stopping fire knife finale.
Several oceanfront resorts along the Kohala Coast host luaus on select nights, all a short drive from Hali’i Kai. We know the luaus up and down the coast and can help you choose the one that fits your evening, timed for sunset.
Good to know
Which luau do you recommend?
It depends on your group and the night you want. We know the oceanfront luaus up and down the coast and can help you choose the one with the right feast, seats, and drive time from Hali'i Kai.
What is included in a luau?
A luau ticket covers the buffet feast, usually kalua pig from the imu, poi, fresh fish, and island sides, plus the Polynesian hula and fire knife show. Most include a welcome mai tai or an open bar, and we can tell you exactly what each one includes.
Which nights are luaus held?
Each resort runs its luau on select nights rather than nightly, typically two to four evenings a week that shift by season. We check the current schedule and can help you pick the night that suits you.
Is a luau suitable for kids and families?
Very much so. Children love the fire knife finale and the imu ceremony, most venues offer reduced children's pricing, and the buffet has plenty of familiar dishes alongside the traditional ones.
How far ahead should we book?
The oceanfront luaus sell out, especially in summer and around holidays, so we suggest booking about 1 to 2 weeks ahead. We are glad to help you pick the one that fits your group and time your arrival for sunset.
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