Oahu Luaus - Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center

Enjoy watching natives in each of the villages demonstrate and show off their crafts and skills such as creating baskets with leaves, clothing from bark of trees, stories through dance, and fire by rubbing sticks together. During some of the feature presentations you'll hear intriguing and amazing descriptions of the different cooking methods, travel across the oceans, and the preservation of traditions and history.

Highlights of the experience while at the Polynesian Cultural Center include:

A Feast Fit for a King (or Queen)
Long ago, the luau was a lavish feast and meal to honor royalty or foreign dignitaries and at Alii Luau, it still is. Every evening at 5:00 p.m (except on Sundays)., guests are treated to the finest prepared Hawaiian cuisine in the islands—from Kalua Pork cooked in a underground imu oven, to salad bar, chicken long rice, fresh fish from Hawaii, local sweet potatoes, native fresh fruits, taro rolls, traditional desserts and, of course, poi. It’s an experience on your Hawaiian trip that you will not forget.

Spectacular and Amazing Night Show with a Cast of Over 100 people!
"Horizons Night Show," which is the largest Polynesian revue of song and dance in not only Hawaii, but the whole world, features over 100 native performers from all over the Pacific. The performers are dressed in native attire and the Polynesians share their history, traditions and spirit the same way their ancestors did centuries ago. This amazing night show is one you do not want to miss.

Island Demonstrations at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Take part in live demonstrations for the islands of Hawai'i, Samoa, New Zealand, Figi, Marquesas, Tahiti, and Tonga. Seven different islands are represented at the Polynesian Cultural Center!

Village Canoe Tours at the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Canoe tours are well known at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Enjoy a restful and relaxing canoe ride in between your other activities and adventures. The palm trees line each shore of the Center's lagoon as you pass by the seven Polynesian villages on your leisurely cruise.

Canoe Pageant
Legend and lore of over Five thousands years of are acted out in a rousing canoe pageant held on the quiet lagoon that meanders through the Center's 42 tropical acres. 50 Polynesians in traditional costumes and attire treat you to their interpretations of Pacific history in memorable fashion. The Canoe Pageant begins at 2:30 PM.

IMAX Films presented at the Polynesian Cultural Center
"The Living Sea"
Featuring music by artist Sting from the Police and narration by actress Meryl Streep, this 40 minute motion picture is presented on the Polynesian Cultural Center's seven-story IMAX screen. The Academy Award-nominated film takes viewers on a journey about currents, tides, water cycles and how the ocean waters are linked together. You will  feel the power of the ocean as they surf thundering waves in Hawaii, track humpback whales in the ocean, ride in a Coast Guard boat, and take a guided tour of Palau and its giant clam farms and mysterious Jellyfish Lake. This is included in the Polynesian Cultural Tour experience.

Package Options for the Polynesian Cultural Center:

Super Ambassador: This Package is at the top of the list! The Super Ambassador package includes a Personal guided tour, Reserved seating at all of the day activities, full table service dining at our Ambassador Restaurant* ( Ali’i Luau Buffet with entertainment), front row seating at Horizons evening show with an optional back-stage tour, souvenir video with a music compact disc, program booklet for the Horizon show and a pineapple delight. Includes Front Row VIP Seating

Ambassador Luau: This package includes a small group tour, Ambassador Luau, Premium lower level center seating for Horizon show and pineapple delight. This package includes Premium Lower Level seating.

Alii Luau:  Enjoy the Alii Luau with entertainment. Seating is lower level preferred seating at the Horizon Show.

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Gateway Buffet Package: The Admission/Gateway Buffet/Horizons Show is a  mix between admission only, and one of the more expensive meal packages. You get admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center, where you’ll have total access to the seven different Pacific villages, canoe pageant, IMAX movie, tram tour of Laie, and even canoe rides! For dinner, you will enjoy the Gateway Buffet. After dinner, you will attend the thrilling Horizons Night Show, the most spectacular show on Oahu. Note:  This is dinner in the restaurant and is not part of the luau.

Admission / Show: Admission to all day activities beginning at  noon, upper level reserved seating at the Horizons evening show. (No dinner option included).

Transportation is available for pickup in Waikiki at 10 am or 12 pm for an additional charge.

Time: Park opens at noon (12pm) / Night show is over a 9pm. Transportation is available for pickup in Waikiki at 10am or 12pm for an additional charge.

Days of Operation: Monday - Saturday, closed on Sunday