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Aliʻi Lūʻau: Polynesian Cultural Feast & Show
4.6
938 Ratings
Laie
Discover Polynesia’s heart with the Aliʻi Lūʻau Package: cultural immersion, traditional feasts, and breathtaking performances await. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Discover Polynesia’s heart with the Aliʻi Lūʻau Package: cultural immersion, traditional feasts, and breathtaking performances await. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Polynesian Cultural Center - The Aliʻi Lūʻau Package at the Polynesian Cultural Center provides visitors with a comprehensive day of Polynesian cultural immersion. This package includes guided tours, interactive activities, traditional meals, and engaging entertainment. To make the most of the experience, which features visits to six authentic…
- Polynesian Cultural Center - The Aliʻi Lūʻau Package at the Polynesian Cultural Center provides visitors with a comprehensive day of Polynesian cultural immersion. This package includes guided tours, interactive activities, traditional meals, and engaging entertainment. To make the most of the experience, which features visits to six authentic island villages, hands-on activities, a canoe pageant, and the Aliʻi Lūʻau buffet and evening show, guests should plan to arrive at the park’s opening at 12:00 noon. Arriving later may lead to missing important activities.
Suggested Schedule for Aliʻi Lūʻau Package:
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (5 hr 30 min) Islands of Polynesia Guided Tour
Discover six authentic island villages with a guide, engaging in interactive activities and cultural demonstrations.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (1 hr 30 min) Aliʻi Lūʻau Buffet Dinner
Savor a traditional Hawaiian feast accompanied by live music and dance, featuring the unveiling of the imu (underground oven) and other cultural highlights.
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM (1 hr 15 min) “HĀ: Breath of Life” Evening Show
Conclude the day with gold-level seating, enjoying Polynesian dances, music, and fireknife performances.
What's Included
- Free Smoothie at Aliʻi Lūʻau
- Canoe Tour Across the Lagoon
- Islands of Polynesia: Guided Tour of 6 Island Villages
- Flower Lei Greeting at Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner
- Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner Buffet with Live Hawaiian Entertainment
- Free 3-Day Pass (After Initial Visit)
- Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience
- Canoe Pageant: “Huki – A Canoe Experience”
- Gold Level Seating at “HĀ: Breath of Life” Evening Show
- Free Smoothie at Aliʻi Lūʻau
- Canoe Tour Across the Lagoon
- Islands of Polynesia: Guided Tour of 6 Island Villages
- Flower Lei Greeting at Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner
- Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner Buffet with Live Hawaiian Entertainment
- Free 3-Day Pass (After Initial Visit)
- Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience
- Canoe Pageant: “Huki – A Canoe Experience”
- Gold Level Seating at “HĀ: Breath of Life” Evening Show
What's Not Included
- Transportation to Polynesian Cultural Center
- Transportation to Polynesian Cultural Center
Meal Options
- Imu Puaʻa Pork - Stone-fired whole pig prepared in an underground oven and hand-carved by chefs
- Pipikaula with Orange and Rosemary Glaze - Beef short ribs marinated in orange rosemary vinaigrette.
- Huli Huli Chicken - Grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce.
- Teriyaki Brisket - Tender beef brisket glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki…
- Imu Puaʻa Pork - Stone-fired whole pig prepared in an underground oven and hand-carved by chefs
- Pipikaula with Orange and Rosemary Glaze - Beef short ribs marinated in orange rosemary vinaigrette.
- Huli Huli Chicken - Grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce.
- Teriyaki Brisket - Tender beef brisket glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
- Moa with Opu - Savory chicken simmered with fresh squash.
- Pan-Seared Local Fresh Fish - Fresh fish fillet glazed with Olena and Calamansi citrus sauce.
- Whole Steamed Kanpachi in Ti Leaves - Local fish gently steamed in fragrant ti leaves.
- North Shore Crispy Garlic Shrimp - Succulent shrimp tossed in a crispy garlic coating, served with sweet chili aioli.
- Salad Bar - Fresh North Shore Greens with veggies, proteins, crunchy toppings, and dressings including Lilikoi Aioli, Italian, and Ranch.
- Fresh Poke Bar - Fresh poke made with diced fish, seasoned with soy, sesame, and seaweed, served with traditional Hawaiian flavors.
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate Polynesian journey with the Aliʻi Lūʻau Package! Discover six genuine island villages alongside an expert guide, engage in interactive cultural activities, indulge in a traditional Hawaiian feast accompanied by live music and dance, and relish gold-level seating at the acclaimed “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show. This breathtaking…
Embark on the ultimate Polynesian journey with the Aliʻi Lūʻau Package! Discover six genuine island villages alongside an expert guide, engage in interactive cultural activities, indulge in a traditional Hawaiian feast accompanied by live music and dance, and relish gold-level seating at the acclaimed “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show. This breathtaking performance features captivating dances, lively music, and exhilarating fireknife displays that vividly portray the stories and traditions of Polynesia.
- Gluten Free and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Guests should request assistance from dining staff upon their arrival for these alternate menu options.
Location
Polynesian Cultural Center
Kamehameha Highway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(938 Ratings)
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Michiganpete7
Jun 9, 2023
A TOP 3 OAHU EXPERIENCE! Make this a priority! And spring for the Luau package! - It had been 46 years since I last visited the Polynesian Cultural Center, and it retains all of the charm I remember from years ago. I rank this First, it's not a super large facility and can easily be covered in a day. With that said, it won't be possible to do ALL of the activities, shows and other things they offer in a single day. So pick and choose, and enjoy those you choose.
Wander through all six villages to learn about the different cultures and see the many shows they put on. The show at Aotearoa Village was great fun! We loved how enthusiastic all employees were about sharing their culture and answering questions. You can feel the passion they have for being islanders.
Our family felt like they had experienced Hawaii after spending a day here. So many places to get great family photos! The Luau dinner was worth every penny (don't skimp on this - you'll thank me later!), and the Ha: Breath of Life show was exactly what we were hoping to see at some point in our Hawaiian vacation. Dancing! Fire! Hula girls! Laughs!
Parking is plentiful and it's super easy to navigate around inside. Very friendly for those who need use of wheelchairs or other accessibility options.
PRO TIP: I can't say this enough. Spring for the Ali'i Lu'au Package, not the buffet package. Yes, it's expensive, but it's MUCH LESS expensive than a singular Luau dinner elsewhere. Luaus in Maui were pricing $100/person more than what we paid for the Luau dinner at the Polynesian Cultural Center. And the show to end the evening is one to remember! When else are you going to do this??
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731reneev
May 28, 2023
100 out of 10!!! Must visit! - PCC and their staff is amazing! A must see/visit for a family friendly dive into amazing cultures! Everyone we encountered in the staff was super friendly!
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Paulallent
May 20, 2023
Truly Amazing/Truly Beautiful - Here because Elvis shot Paradise Hawaiian Style here so it was a must! Fantastic day - fantastic shows - fantastic food - everything was truly amazing! Cannot rate this place highly enough!! So much to see, so much to do & so very, very beautiful - loved every single minute! You don't want to miss this - you really don't!
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304marilynt
May 3, 2023
A Fun Filled Day! - Every time I visit Oahu I enjoy visiting the Polynesian Culture Center. We had a great “tour” guide on the ride to the center. There’s so much to do and see. The day we went it was pouring down rain, but we still had a fantastic time! The only thing I didn’t really care for was that the luau was a buffet. The entertainment was nice, but I prefer a more traditional luau experience. Despite the lack of ambience, the food was very good! All-in-all it was a very fun day and we learned how to play a ukulele!
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163olio
Apr 21, 2023
Awesome experience for families - Awesome day spent at the PCC with my parents and sister. Had a blast exploring the villages and enjoyed canoeing and riding the big canoe with a guide. Everyone from the bus driver (shout out to Shack) who picked us up, to the staff at each village and throughout the centre were so friendly and easy to talk to. The buffet dinner was extensive and delicious as well. The Ha show was awesome, brought a tear to my eye as a person of Polynesian heritage and my family also loved their experience from beginning to end. Thank you to everyone who made the day special.
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I984hzcarolj
Apr 15, 2023
LOVED IT! - Love it! It was wonderful learning about the Polynesian culture and absolutely lived the Breath of Life show. Worth the trip!
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C4564azcarolw
Mar 31, 2023
Wonder Luau and show - This is definitely a much do on Oahu. The 7 villages give you a real insight on the people's culture and customs and include numerous demonstrations. So many that you can't see everything in one afternoon. Just be sure to arrive right when it opens to meet your tour guide and get the most out of your day. The Luau is wonderful with a great show and the food was fantastic. Be sure to include the HA: Breath of Life show. It's probably the best show I've seen.
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Bethlo3769jx
Mar 27, 2023
Meh - Meh. Food was great at the buffet. Skip the show - it's cheesy and like a Mormon Luau - long sleeve blouses under the tops and pants under the grass skirts for the girls, but boys cold be shirtless :) We much prefer the regular luau shows vs this one. There was weird "security" walking up and down the isles and closed the doors once it started trying to prevent folks from leaving - seemed odd. I would do a different luau over this experience.
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Aaron
Jan 30, 2024
STAY AWAY FROM POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER!!! MORMON OWNED AND HORRIBLE SERVICE AND FOOD. - This place price gouges tourists who don’t know better. I know good Hawaiian food. In Oahu you got Boots and Kimos or Highway Inn serving authentic Hawaiian favorites. These guys do a terrible job. The huli huli chicken was so dry I had to spit it out. Food that was supposed to be hot was cold. The desserts were pathetic. I found a supervisor and told her my concerns and she had the nerve to ask me if I looked at the menu before getting tickets like I just don’t like the type of food. She immediately assumed I’m just some dumb tourists that doesn’t like Hawaiian classics. She then acted like she would discount or refund some of our money since all we ate was fruit. But she just took me to some kid who supposedly messaged the supervisor and the supervisor said nope, won’t do anything for me. But made me walk all the way to the front to do this. This place is run by BYU and the mormons so it’s really no surprise. They continue to exploit and use the island people to make lots of money and not pay them enough to live on. I give this a 1 out of 10 and would be a zero except the fruit was good. I mean you can’t screw that up!
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Zhanak
May 23, 2023
Does not coincide with my beliefs and faith - At first we were excited but after going to several islands and watching the chanting, we realized it's a cult/ritual. Also, one of the dancers spoke about human sacrifice and as many laughed, we were told that they sacrifice men only. Also, the entire dance and chanting with their tongues out just looks crazy. During the next several islands we were told all worked who work there are from BYU - which is a specific belief (you can search it since they deleted my original review due to mentioning religion) . And many people on the island are specific faith. As someone who belives in holy trinity, I can't support this and wish I did my own research. I don't recommend this tour since it is against my faith.
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